Best Falafel in Paris
L’As du Fallafel is by far the best falafel restaurant in Paris and, for many, the best falafel found anywhere outside of the Middle East. It’s located on Rue des Rosiers in the heart of the Jewish district in Paris’ Le Marais neighborhood and over the years has become true street food institution in Paris.
First, the food. The restaurant has an ample menu of Kosher dishes from the Middle East and North Africa, but the thing to order is definitely the falafel. There’s a large and almost always crowded interior dining room, but I’d suggest just rolling up to the to-go window, placing your order with one of the waiters outdoors, and grabbing a tasty falafel to enjoy in one of the local squares.
The falafel is miles away from the mealy, tasteless patties you get at your standard kebab joint. These were hot, perfectly crisp, and studded with tasty fresh herbs. They come served in a pita bread piled high with layers of cabbage, roast eggplant, hummus, and yogurt sauce. Tip: ask for it spicy and you’ll get a delicious and not too spicy sauce to go with it. One to-go falafel sandwich costs round 5.50 euros.