Sâj by Alan Geaam, the Lebanese pancake counter to die for

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Published by My de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on May 15th, 2021 at 09:05 a.m.
Alan Geaam, Qasti's Michelin-starred chef, has launched a new concept called Sâj, a takeaway counter where he offers Levantine galettes, the flagship food of Lebanese street-food. Garnished with hummus, kefta or labneh, these patties are a real treat.

Like many other Michelin-starred chefs(Guillaume Sanchez, Assaf Granit...) in these troubled times for haute gastronomy, Alan Geaam has ventured into street-food. The idea was to offer a cuisine more suited to takeaway (and delivery). Alan Geaam created Sâj, a takeaway counter dedicated to Lebanese galettes.

The chef has set up Sâj on rue de Montmorency, in Paris's 3rd arrondissement, just a stone's throw from Qasti, his Lebanese bistro. The Levantine galettes ofAlan Geaam, the Michelin-starred chef of Alan Geaam's restaurant in the 9th arrondissement, are baked on a curved hot plate. The saj, hence the name.

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In addition to its galettes, comptoir Sâj also offers Qasti's finest mezzés (hummus, tabbouleh...). Starters include the excellent Baba Ganoush, Makanek with pomegranate molasses (small pan-fried sausages spiced with lamb), all served with Lebanese bread.

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The Sâj patties, meanwhile, are filled with a choice of zaatar, labneh,halloumi and mozzarella, lamb kefta and hummus, or spice-marinated chicken for a shawarma-style patty. We love the Soujouk/Halloumi version and the Kefta.

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As for desserts, Julien Noray, Alan Geaam's head pastry chef, has created a range of sweets in verrines: saffron cheesecake, orange blossom rice pudding, mouhalabieh and baklawa .

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So, are you ready to devour Lebanese street-food made by a Michelin-starred chef?

This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please mention it in the comments.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
Starts April 14th, 2021

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    Location

    51 Rue de Montmorency
    75003 Paris 3

    Access
    Rambuteau

    Booking
    saj.bonkdo.com

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