To bring some sunshine into your day (and your stomach, for that matter), there's nothing like turning to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. FromMoroccoto Pakistan, viaAlgeria,Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Israel, the Palestinian territories, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia,Turkey, Iran, and Afghanistan, Middle Eastern cuisine is as diverse as the countries in this corner of the globe.
The same is true of Mediterranean cuisine, which includesLevantine,Iberian,Arabic,Jewish, Corsican, Provençal, Greek, and Italian cuisine. Unlike France, where haute cuisine is enjoyed in restaurants, steeped in tradition and custom, these countries have mastered the art of eating on the street, with their fingers.
Yes, street food is widespread in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. It must be said that the weather is always nice there, and it's more pleasant to eat a sandwich in the sun than in the rain. But despite the unpredictable weather in the capital, it's still possible to enjoy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern street food in Paris.
Here are the best places to go!
Spanish culinary excellence takes center stage in Paris thanks to these 19 addresses.
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Mersin, the new Turkish street-food gem in Paris
After helping to popularize Berlin-style kebab in Paris with Gemüse, Noé Lazare returns with Mersin, a spot devoted entirely to Turkish street food. On the menu: döner, mezzes, and above all tantuni, a specialty still little known in the capital. [Read more]
Chouchou Paris: The temple of flame-grilled fare, kebabs and XXL crêpes lands in Strasbourg-Saint-Denis
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A tasty, honest stop right across from the theaters, where industrial street food has no place. Here, everything is 100% homemade, crafted with a family’s exacting standards and generous portions. [Read more]
Baobab Kebab, in the heart of Paris, is redefining street food with a menu that's both delicious and generously crafted.
Sponsored - In the heart of the Halles, just two minutes from Châtelet–Les Halles RER station, Baobab Kebab is redefining Parisian street food with its oversized, revamped crepes, generously sized plates, and artisanal halal veal kebabs. [Read more]
Slak, two iconic names in Turkish street food, now bring their signature wet burger to Pigalle—must-try for food lovers.
Pigalle has always been lively and flavorful, but Slak is here to inject a fresh burst of authentic street-food energy. Inside this tiny counter, inspired by the bustling stalls of the 1970s, a sibling duo behind L’Atelier Dürüm opens a spot that celebrates two Turkish icons: the juicy burger and the tantuni—a spicy, rolled-up meat wrap. [Read more]
Claudine: The Mediterranean slow-sandwiches simmering with love in the 11th arrondissement
Claudine isn’t just serving up ordinary sandwiches — she offers “slowdwichs,” a nod to her slow-cooked meats. At this Mediterranean-inspired spot, lamb simmered for eight hours becomes a family affair... and an obsession! [Read more]
Gamra, the Moroccan restaurant serving up authentic, homemade dishes, is delighting diners in the 17th arrondissement of Paris
A new Moroccan restaurant is opening its doors in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. Gamra welcomes diners on rue Cardinet with a cozy, homemade family cuisine: tajines, couscous, soft breads, and Moroccan pastries are on the menu at this charming spot. As a bonus, they also offer a special Ftour menu during Ramadan. [Read more]
Ayadi Gourmet, Fatteh's committed Syrian street-food counter in Paris
Ayadi Gourmet is the first street-food or rather street-good counter in Paris specializing in Syrian Fatteh. Located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, this mini takeaway restaurant-counter offers a unique specialty made entirely in-house from the finest produce. And as the icing on the cake, we tell you all about the restaurant's commitment to the underprivileged. [Read more]
Leven, Kurdish street-food on fire
Boarding for the Middle East at Leven, a new Kurdish street-food stall in the Sentier. [Read more]
Nissi, soft hallah sandwiches with Levantine flavours, very (very) tasty
From sabich to schnitzel, Moroccan-style fishballs to stewed beef, Nissi's finger-licking hallah sandwiches with Levantine flavors. [Read more]
La Sabicherie, home of the 'other' Israeli sandwich
Less well known than the falafel sandwich, the sabich has nothing to envy it! You can eat it to go at La Sabicherie, near Bastille and now at SoPi too! [Read more]
L'Atelier Dürüm, the Turkish canteen with delicious dürüms in the 18th arrondissement
On Rue de Clignancourt, in the 18th arrondissement, Atelier Dürüm is a family affair, before becoming a must-visit address in the neighborhood. On the menu? Generous, homemade cuisine, inspired above all by the traditional cuisine of southeast Turkey. [Read more]
Zinzin, Gargouille's little brother in a naughty Mediterranean sandwich version
Following in the footsteps of its big sister, Gargouille, Zinzin offers Mediterranean dishes in a saucy sandwich version. [Read more]
Choukran, couscous and Moroccan sandwiches by Abdel Alaoui
Abdel Alaoui opens the Choukran restaurant in the 9th arrondissement. On the menu: couscous, chakchouka and Moroccan sandwiches. [Read more]
Brooch, Israeli stall, shawarma and falafel in the Passage des Panoramas
Broche keeps things simple with 2 recipes that pack a punch: a lamb-chicken shawarma cooked over a wood fire, and a falafel pita. Head for the Passage des Panoramas! [Read more]
Nour, a small counter serving Israeli street food and grilled arayes
Nour unveils arayes, a must-try Levantine street food that is still too little known in Paris. [Read more]
Faurn and his man'ouchés, Alan Geaam's Lebanese pizzas
Alan Geaam has opened Faurn, a restaurant a stone's throw from his previous addresses, where he makes it a point of honour to introduce diners to man'ouché, the Lebanese cousin of pizza! [Read more]
etsi l'ouzeri, Greek street-food according to Mikaela Liaroutsos
Following on from étsi le bistro, Franco-Greek chef Mikaela Liaroutsos has just opened a Greek taverna a stone's throw away, featuring Greek street-food and shareable mezzes. [Read more]
Papo, tasty Portuguese street food in the 11th arrondissement
This new little shop, called Papo, highlights a Portuguese speciality that is still little-known in Paris: papo, a small bread with fillings that comes in several delicious versions. [Read more]
Man'ouché, the Lebanese street food restaurant a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou
Fans of chawarmas, galettes and pittas should head to Man'ouché, a Lebanese street food restaurant just a stone's throw from the Centre Pompidou on rue Rambuteau. It's the ideal spot to grab a bite to eat while discovering Lebanon and its gourmet cuisine! [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
