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King Falafel Palace

3.3 (78 reviews)
InexpensiveMiddle Eastern, Fast Food
Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Falafel pita
Rachael M.

Amazing falafel pita sandwiches here stuffed to the BRIM with amazing falafel, veggies, and tahini. We got our food very fast and it was amazing. I highly recommend and would definitely return.

Falafel pita
Jaclyn C.

Our first stop in Paris. Fantastic. We got the falafel and chawarma. Both were incredibly delicious with fried onions and delicious roasted eggplant. The service was quick and easy. A must stop while in Paris!

Pita Mixte
Adam B.

Was hoping to try the L'As du Falafel, but an expected bathroom flooding caused them to close. This place was nearby and ranked solidly on Yelp. It lived up to the 3.5 star reputation; tasty but not necessary something to go out of your way for. Pita Mixte: The chicken shawarma was awesome. It tasted so rich, it could have easily been chicken confit. And they got a nice sear on it too. Meanwhile, the falafel itself was a tad disappointing. Not crispy at all, kinda thin and long. The other veggies and sauces were fine; the roasted eggplant was especially notable.

Falafel / Vegetarian Plate
Racha H.

They serve "plates" with a side of bread or "pita bread" filled with deliciousness. It was very tasty. The bread was warm. I loved the little portions of everything. Very nutritious and filling.

Waiting for customers  worst food and attitude ever.
Guy V.

Rude aggressive owner Empty restaurant Def don't go if you have family or ladies. So we went to that area for falafel, there were 3 options this and the other 2( other 2 were great), so this place was empty and that came first so I went in to get a beer and my wife and kids were waiting outside and they saw big line next door so we thought let's go check it out. Well, I paid for my beer and asked them if I could use their bathroom I wanted to pee, I used their bathroom, than went next door to eat one of the MOST amazing falafel ever. While we were eating outside - The Owner of this pace marched towards me and was so angry that I used their bathroom (which I bought beer from) and was eating a $5 felafel next door. He started yelling and swearing in front of my 4 and 6 years old and my wife. He was waiting outside all day long to see how many customers the other store had and he had none. No wonder he has no customer. He don't deserve customers. Also besides the rudeness their place was crap. Don't go there go where the lines are. Use his bathroom tho. That will make him more upset.

Falafel heaven
Cassie P.

All hail the king! Wandering around Le Marais, I knew I couldn't leave without some falafel. When L'As du Fallafel was closed for the week, this stand came up next and we went for it. For only 5 Euro I got a perfectly soft pita stuffed with freshly fried falafel balls, hummus, vegetables, and more, all sprinkled with their tangy hot sauce. Heaven. I do not know how it compares to others around the area but it was certainly perfect in my book. We devoured our creations outside on a table to refuel before pounding the pavements again. It was a tad annoying listening to the waiters yell in front of us to lure more customers our way but I was too entranced with my falafel to care.

Delicious falafel
Matt C.

There is another Falafel place about 100 meters to the left of this place (if you are facing the restaurant standing outside), which we walked by on the way to this place, and the aforementioned "other" Falafel place had an extremely long line... probably 30-40 people deep. So we were inclined.. and we had to have Falafel. And this place had a line of maybe 10 people. Falafel is tough to get right. And this place did it! It was extremely tasty. The pita was put together well also, did not sog / fall apart / etc... like may happen at a much lesser quality place. Also, I had been drinking and had a "walker" and they let me come in with that "walker" as well. Which I liked. All in all, it was quite delicious.

Falafel plate
Zee A.

I liked this Falafel place in Paris much better than the overrated one next door. We ordered a falafel plate and a kefta kabob plate. The kefta was amazing, quality meat and quality food, unlike L'As de Falafel where the chicken was rubbery! Waiters were extra helpful and nice. Will definitely come back during my next visit to Paris.

Falafel plate
Jessica S.

My favorite falafel on the Rue de Rosiers! Good place to come to eat, or grab a to-go order. The people who work here are very friendly! I recommend this place if you want to get a great falafel.

Jay Y.

I never thought too much about falafel in the US, but this place changed my prospective! The falafel here was so massive that I was initially dumbfounded when it was handed to me. This was literally the first thing I ate in Paris, and boy, that's when I was really in the city of great food. Because King Falafel Palace was next to my airbnb, I just wanted a quick snack because I wrongly assumed it was small like in the US. The portion was enormous! Aside from the lettuce and the fried fritters, I can't identify what else are in the wrap but I didn't try to identify because it was so delicious that I was too busy munching it down while trying not to make a mess. For I believe under €10, the falafel here can really fill you up! Apparently there is a more famous falafel down the street and I didn't try that one, but I thought this one was already pretty good so if you don't want to wait in line, give King Falafel Palace a shot!

Falafel prep
Abigail S.

This part of the Marais can be a cramped convergence of foot traffic from the Pompidou, the Place des Vosges, and the many other shops that are clustered around, but King Falafel is a little beacon where you know that you can get a solid takeaway meal that will fuel you for the rest of the day. There is another adjacent falafel place that the New York Times has raved about and that has high reviews, but King Falafel is open more regularly, and is still a fine choice. Step up to the to-go window and place your order. Even a basic falafel pita is still a massive handful of food, including crispy tasty falafel rounds topped with shredded cabbage, cucumber, tomato, frizzled onions, grilled eggplant, and a liberal dressing of tahini. Paired with a cold can of Coke and you are in business. If you are taking the sandwich away, grab extra napkins because the tahini is liable to leak. Pro-tip: If you don't want to eat standing up, amid a zoo of people, walk back towards to the Place des Vosges, on the Rue de Francs Bourgeois. You will soon come upon a little enclosed park on your right with benches. This a nice quiet spot to enjoy your meal.

Shawarma platter
Isabella L.

After raving about how great I thought L'as du falafel was, my friend who had already been in Paris for a semester said that I had to try King Falafel first before I decided which had the best falafel in Paris. So on a saturday afternoon, when we were actually intending to go to L'as, we got there and realized they're closed saturdays. Luckily, this place is just down the street. There wasn't really a line at all for this place and the inside seating area was almost empty save for 2 other tables. The inside is a lot more modern looking and clean than L'as. Me and two of my friends ordered the falafel platter and then the shawarma platter. Both of them came out pretty fast and were big portions but for those prices thats what I expected. I think each platter was in the price range of 15€-17€. The shawarma platter was so good. The meat was tender and flavorful and the hummus and everything else that came with it was so good. The falafel on the other hand...I cant compare it to L'as. I cant say which one I definitely prefer because they're so different! L'as has a lot denser and crispier and bigger pieces of falafel. King's falafel are in smaller pieces and are extremely light and fluffy on the inside. They're both sooo good! I do have to say that the eggplant that they give you on the side is a lot better at L'as because it was really cold at King. BUT the best thing about the food at king falafel was that they served their food with crispy onion strings which were amazingggg with the food!

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Great flavor combinations in the falafel pita. Easy to eat or take away. English speaking? No problem!

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Best pita chawarma ever! To go or sit in. Nice ambiance. Love the people who work there! Went 3 times in 2 weeks

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We walked to the Jewish quarter in the Marais for L'as Du Falafel but it was closed unfortunate due to Roshashana.

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Maison de la Poutine - La bûcheronne !!!!!

Maison de la Poutine

4.1(12 reviews)
1.4 kmEtienne Marcel/Montorgueil, 2ème
€€

POUTINE!!!! I have been missing poutine since I moved to Europe and was pumped we were stopping…read morehere on our food tour. It was delicious, but I must lament that I was sad there was no squeaky cheese. The curds are an integral component. With that said, it was still very yummy. We tried three different kinds and my fav was the beef bourguignon poutine. Would gladly return to try their other offerings.

Being a poutine fan, when I heard that there was a poutine place in Paris, I knew that I had to go…read more Maison de la Poutine is tucked away in one of the small streets near Rue du Montmartre, in the very heart of the city. It's a small place, although with enough seats next door to the cashier to sit down and enjoy your meal. I ordered the original ("poutine Montréal") and was told to wait a few minutes for the cheese curds to melt a bit. Although I was starving, I was glad that I waited-- makes the food all the more appetizing! Taste was solid-- super hearty and generous portions of cheese curds. I did find that the gravy wasn't so hot, which unfortunately didn't melt the cheese curds too much. Cheese curds themselves had that right "squeeky" bite, which demonstrates good cheese curds. The fries were a bit unlike what I'd expected from other poutines I've tried (i.e. darker, not as crispy as others), but altogether a decent poutine in France. Service was efficient and friendly. Portions were well-enough for one person, so it's especially good if you come hungry! Worth checking out while in Paris. :)

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Maison de la Poutine
Maison de la Poutine - Poutine Montréal.

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Poutine Montréal.

Homer - Connecticut roll -- this one is the XL one and it was outstanding

Homer

4.4(25 reviews)
0.5 kmBeaubourg, Marais, 4ème

Surprisingly excellent…read more Happened to walk by and saw the reviews on the wall. It is as good as advertised and different from the US style. Had the "Connecticut" version which features lemon butter with the mayo and secret herbs. Delicious. It's prepared and served piping hot and the cook slathers butter everywhere. Good portion too. Eat this.

Homer is known for their lobster rolls, but I was actually eyeing the Salmon Pastrami Sandwich! I…read morefound this shop during my stay in Paris and the sandwich really interested me since I love salmon. When I saw that they were only a 15 mins walk away from my hotel, I decided to make the trek over here for dinner. This location is in the Le Marais neighborhood, which is quite a lively area with plenty of intriguing restaurants. Everything on the menu looked pretty delicious, but I decided to stick with my original pick, the salmon pastrami sandwich. The salmon pastrami sandwich (15 euro) was very delicious, each bite was super satisfying. The sandwich includes pastrami style smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomatoes, capers, and olive oil. If you love salmon, you'll certainly love this! Homer has a diner and fast food atmosphere with a concept and branding that is appealing. The prices are a little expensive, but I can confirm that the food was pretty good. If you're looking for a casual food experience while in Paris, give them a try!

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Homer - Salmon Pastrami Sandwich

Salmon Pastrami Sandwich

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L'As du Fallafel - Falafel Special Pita Sandwich | 10€

L'As du Fallafel

4.3(2.2k reviews)
0.1 kmMarais, 4ème
€€

Missing pictures…read more... Quality/Quantity - Just follow the line. Just look for the longest and busiest line and it will be there. Actually, there are two lines, one for take away (on the left) and one for sit down. Both lines are just as long, but the take away moves much faster. Fairly organized. For the take away side, an employee takes orders while you wait in line, to expedite the process. (If you are from CA, think of an In and Out burger drive thru business model). Overall the food is good and reasonably priced. And great advertising seeing everyone walk around with your "sandwiches." Ambiance - Crazy busy. Both inside and outside. But plenty of employees (again both inside and outside). Fairly organized considering the volume. Service - Good. Price - Reasonable.10-15 Euros for a pita sandwich. $11.60 to $17.50 US. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1978.

While out on a self-guided walking tour I found myself in the old Jewish quarter of Paris…read more Fallafel joints appeared plentiful but only L'As du Fallafel screamed out as the one to dine at. On first pass, there was a line at the take-out window. When I returned to dine in, there was a rather significant line there as well. My party of 2 was apparently the magic number because they had us stand in the front of the line and we were seated inside almost immediately. The food here is served so rapidly that I seriously doubt anyone needs to wait long as there's a constant turning of tables. Schwarma and Fallafel and whatever else we consumed here was so fresh, delicious, and satisfying that I tried coming back here again the night before leaving Paris. Unfortunately for me, they close early on Shabbat, so I had to be satisfied with my single visit. Outstanding experience, delicious food as over 2,000 reviews already attested to.

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L'As du Fallafel - Falafel sandwich and a carrot orange juice

Falafel sandwich and a carrot orange juice

L'As du Fallafel - Falafel Special Pita Sandwich | 10€

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Falafel Special Pita Sandwich | 10€

Five Guys - Bacon burger

Five Guys

3.8(54 reviews)
4.2 km8ème, Avenue Montaigne/Faubourg St-Honoré
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This Five Guys is location on the Champs Élysée and is easily accessible. It has both outdoor…read moreseating near the boulevard, as well as tables just outside the entrance under tents. We stopped here after getting back to Paris late one evening. The setup is identical to any found in the states, down to the peanuts. This is clearly not the experience we've had at that other US based chain from Oakbrook IL, which always feels tiny and cramped. We ordered a Burger (€9.95) and a Bacon Burger (€12.95) both with cheese. And no, it wasn't called a "Royale with Cheese" LOL. Our Tab came to €23.77 plus 10% VAT or €26.15. Both tasted very fresh and served Medium, with the meat being a little pink inside. Nice! The Coke machine inside, was also identical to the ones you've seen that serve multi-drinks. But here, everything tasted like Dr Pepper. Ugh. Otherwise, everything was good.

Very good. I can't believe I am writing this review much less ate at a fast food chain from the US…read morewhile in Paris, and am going to have to admit eating here twice during this week long trip! I remember fondly my first visit over 20 years ago to the very first non-franchised 5 Guys. So I will admit I have a special place in my heart for this very successful fast food chain. After spending the day at Roland Garros, sitting in the sun, this was a perfect option for dining. Nothing fancy needed. We arrived and the place was packed. They have inside dining upstairs, outside dining in an attached area and a third area next to the street which is also covered. The line moved quickly as they had I think four ordering areas open. On each occasion we ordered a Little Burger, a Petite Fries, a coke, and a beer. Food cost $23 Euro. We opened out burger, cut it in half and poured our fries out to share. I have to say this burger and these fries were perfectly cooked. They came exactly as ordered. My only wish has remained over the years is that I wish they warmed their buns! Highly recommend. No reservations taken. Line moves quickly. Attitude of all workers is unbelievably positive. Will recommend.

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Five Guys - Rude service person at the door.

Rude service person at the door.

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Five Guys - That pigeon is at my table.

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That pigeon is at my table.

De Clercq les Rois de la Frite - Petit cornet de frites

De Clercq les Rois de la Frite

3.5(51 reviews)
2.0 km9ème

Small place, a few seats at tall tables with stools. There's a loo - not sure if it is clean, but…read moreit seems to be on the main level, and not down an endless rickety flight of stairs, so that is good. We each got a small order of frites (3.50 Euro each). A small order (a "cornet") comes with one sauce, so I got mayo and my husband got ketchup. Yes, they call it ketchup here, not sauce tomate. The frites are PLENTIFUL. I am a big person with a hearty appetite, and I could not finish mine. So how are they, you ask? They are fresh (you can watch your order being dunked in the oil for the second time) and hot and tasty - crisp outside, tender inside, just like they doctor ordered. Are they life-changing? No. Did I have a frites epiphany? I did not. But are they crunchy and yummy and filling and do they hit the spot? Yes, yes, yes, and yes.

Spotted this place as we were walking on the street. Thought it would be interesting. We ordered…read moreregular fries and it was totally whatever. I tasted the oil the potatoes were fried in, which I did not like. Also it wasn't salted as much as I would like, but that could be my personal preference. I wanted to like this place but sadly I was disappointed. I would rather get McDonald's fries.

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De Clercq les Rois de la Frite - A "small" cornet of frites. They really do spill out like that, AND fill the cornet. You get a LOT for 3.50 Euro.

A "small" cornet of frites. They really do spill out like that, AND fill the cornet. You get a LOT for 3.50 Euro.

De Clercq les Rois de la Frite - Frites!

Frites!

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Prêt à Manger

Prêt à Manger

4.3(24 reviews)
2.1 kmPalais Royal/Musée du Louvre, 1er
€€

After wandering around Paris in chilly, rainy, and totally nasty weather, Pret a Manger felt like…read moreexactly the kind of refuge we needed. The first thing I noticed was how much seating there was, and it was such a relief when your feet are tired and you just want to sit down somewhere warm for a bit. It ended up being the perfect place to escape the damp evening and give my soaking wet boots time to dry off (a little). We settled in with a hot cup of tea and a small snack, which was easy in a country where we don't speak the language. Pret is a grab-and-go type of place where you make your selection from a large refrigerated case then carry it up to the register to pay. They have a great selection of freshly made food (sandwiches, salads, side dishes, desserts, and more), and their organic coffee is a big plus if you're in need of a proper pick-me-up. I was especially hungry (and a little cranky, to be honest) after walking around all day in the bad weather, so I grabbed a small snack that turned out to be surprisingly high quality. It was kind of like a shrimp cocktail, but fresher and lighter, with bright flavors. Maybe it's because it's in Paris, but the ingredients felt a bit fancier than I expected. There was even fresh dill and lime in it, which made it feel extra refreshing and thoughtfully prepared. Overall, Prêt à Manger is a reliable place to stop when you're out exploring Paris. Whether you need to warm up, rest your feet, or just grab something quick but tasty, this place does the job really well.

I know that it's a chain and that might be looked down on in Paris. But their food is so delicious,…read moreit's also super cheap and quick to grab and go. Their service is always nice too! Highly recommend for a quick fuel up, they also have very healthy options which is great.

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Prêt à Manger - Croissant and Tuna Nicoise Salad

Croissant and Tuna Nicoise Salad

Prêt à Manger
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King Falafel Palace - mideastern - Updated July 2026

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