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L'As du Fallafel is a lively, always-buzzing spot in the Marais and easily one of the most popular street food stops in Paris. We tried the chicken shawarma, lamb and turkey shawarma, along with their house hot sauce, fries, and an Israeli beer. Everything hit the mark--the wraps were packed, juicy, and easily among the best we've had anywhere. The chicken shawarma in particular stood out for its flavor and freshness, while the hot sauce added a great kick without overpowering the food. The fries were simple but satisfying and worked perfectly alongside the wraps. The atmosphere is fast-paced and energetic, with a constant mix of locals and tourists, and it's usually packed, which adds to the experience. Service was friendly despite the crowds and the quick turnover. A must-visit for anyone craving a generous, flavorful, and satisfying falafel or shawarma experience in Paris.
Had some amazing French restaurants while in Paris, but this cute, casual place has them beat. Still dreaming of L'As du Fallafel and their perfectly crispy falafels and creamy hummus. The portions are generous and I recommend sharing a plate or pita with someone because it's a lot! Great place to stop by after a day of shopping. No wait for our party of 8 despite the very limited seating (they gave us two tables of four) because it was 3pm in the afternoon.
Incredible Service, incredible food. The nicest men waited on us perfectly. Food is yummy and authentic. Had the falafel wrap. Ohhh so delicious.
Best Fulop and Paris highly recommend going to this place. We came here because my mom had been here in the past. It's an amazing blend of cultures. You see people from all over the country. All religions dining in one place just to have great food.. We had the falafel sandwich which was phenomenal crispy with the pain is from the pickles that was perfect. We also have a Shawarma plate that was immensely tasty a great amount of food. I particularly loved the cabbage salad. The staff is extremely friendly informative made you feel like you're at home. You can take the food to go or eat there. I highly recommend coming to this place. Whether you're in the neighborhood room for a destination to come if you're in the neighborhood or make it a destination for the incredible friend in the shopping in this neighborhood both vintage and otherwise it's truly outstanding. One of our favorite areas in all of. Paris.
Famous falafel spot in the Marais. There was a bit of a line right when they opened but they're efficient about it. We split the Falafel Signature sandwich and it's tasty. The Falafel balls were crispy and fresh. I loved the addition of roasted eggplants and the spicy sauce added a nice kick to the sandwich as well. Not the best I've ever had but a fun snack nonetheless.
VEGAN REVIEW My friend recommended this place vehemently & I was a little like... what's the big deal, it's falafel... YOU GUYS IT IS SO DELICIOUS The falafel is perfection, as are all the side dips, salads & breads. Dine in if you can, the menu is larger (plates & such) Service is SO FAST Lenny Kravitz loved this place, so you know it's good LOL
As someone who goes to Paris quite often, I am always on the hunt for some new places to eat at. I stumbled upon L'As du Fallafel, and this restaurant had some delicious dishes to try! It is a very busy spot, so finding a seat can be quite difficult. But the service is really fast and the servers are also very kind. Prices do differ if you want to dine in vs take out. Now on to the food, the falafel plate is delicious and with the portion sizes are big so can definitely be shareable! The sandwiches are very fresh, have great flavour and its just packed with so much ingredients! 9/10 recommend!
We made a stop here for a late night snack, I was excited to give them a try after seeing all the raving reviews. I decided to order the Falafel special, which comes with falafel, veggies, eggplant, tahini sauce, and hot sauce in a pita. The pita was packed with everything and I really liked the falafel, it was very tasty and cooked perfectly. The hot sauce also had that spicy kick that spicy lovers will enjoy. The tahini was just okay though, I felt like I had better tahini at other places in the states. Overall, the falafel pita was pretty good, but the tahini brought it down a little bit. Compared to other places I've been to in the states, I felt like the white sauce wasn't better. With that in mind, it's still a pretty good spot to get your falafel fix in.
I mean, yeah come on. The food is phenomenal. Not a long wait, great service and staff who keep the line moving. Very authentic and a great mix of textures and flavors. Tried the lamb shawarma and falafel pita. DELISH
While waking around the old Jewish quarter our local friend suggested we come here to get takeout and go eat in a nearby park. We were told they usually have a long line but it wasn't bad that day. We got a bunch of schawarmas and fries - all quite delicious and for Paris a 15 euro schawarma with juicy tasty meat is reasonable. They have seating inside but on a nice day the hidden gem of a park just a few steps to the right of it is a much more pleasant venue.
Not my first time dining here; it's a must do each time we are in Paris. Don't be dissuaded if you see a line at the door, it moves quickly. I adore their food and so does everyone else as it's always filled with locals! You may consider sharing a few things because portions are large.
The first time we came here, my family loved it. We came in the winter and it was the perfect hot meal and the falafel was super crispy. Now, two years later, we came back and felt that it was alright. There are always lines but it goes relatively quick. The falafel is probably the best falafel we've ever tried, but the shawarma in a pita was ok and the rest of the veggies and sauces in the falafel were not the best we've ever had (best meat in pita we've had is Falafel Stop in northern california).
By far the best falafel in the world (and yes I've had a lot of falafel in the US and internationally including Egypt). Absolutely incredible. Quick service even if you are waiting in line to sit down (wait is usually 20 minutes or less). The guy writing your name down is hilarious and fun. If you don't want to sit down there is a to go line that is quick. The restaurant itself is like a fast food seating with basic chairs and tables that is semi clean. Service is definitely very quick. The food is absolutely amazing. The hot sauce is fantastic. The veggies are fresh. I could eat this everyday. I'm so sad it's in Paris and would love for it to be in the USA It is a must go otherwise you didn't do Paris right! Scrap the Michelin stars and go here
3 years ago
Great food good service. Long waiting line for take outs. Full house inside. Service was great! read more
5 years ago
There may be a line, but it moves fast and the falafel is absolutely worth the wait. I recommend getting it a little spicy when they ask (it's still pretty mild). Delicious! read more
This is the best falafel sandwich I have ever had. The sandwich is filling. The falafel are fresh loaded with cabbage and tahini. The line can be long but trust me it is worth it. 5 stars will be back soon to try their shawarma . read more
4 years ago
What!? I haven't left a review about this place?! I mean, I know I've been busy. But still! When I go somewhere and the food's great, I gotta let y'all know! Came here summer of '21. Was a great time to visit Paris. Folks say the summers there are crazy crowded. We were still heavily in the throws of C19 so I guess a lot of people chose to stay home. Lucky for us. Now, let's talk about L'As du Fallafel! On y va!!!!! I love fallafel (Mamoun's is my fave in NY. Not that you asked. But I'ma share it anyway!) Before leaving for Paris, I checked out things to do, places to go and most important, things to eat. This place popped up a few times. I had no wifi so couldn't use my beloved CItymapper to find the place. So, I kinda wandered until I found it. Knew I came upon it when I saw a line. None of the other Le Marais restaurants had a line so I KNEW! And, yup, at the end of the line was L'As du Fallafel! There was a guy who came and took orders as we waited. He said that my "pain" french croissant earrings, gifted to me from my daughter cos she knows I love Paris, are "perfect"! So, yeah, he took my order, I paid, briefly chatted... Next thing I knew, I was at the window collecting my massive fallafel sangwich!! I don't think I've ever seen a fallafel that big! I was good and hungry after a full day of touring so I appreciated that. Got it back to the hotel and...I wish I'd taken a pic to share with y'all but I wasn't thinkin' 'bout y'all. I was HONGRY! At some point, I took a pic and the L'as du bag got in the pic so I'll share that. You're welcome.) About halfway through the sangwich, I thought I wouldn't be able to finish it. But, you know when you're full but what you're eating tastes so good, you don't want to stop eating? T'was one of those situations. Good to the last drop. I loved it. Can't wait to go back. Saving up for the next trip to Paris and L'as du Fallafel right now as we e-speak! read more
I've seen this spot featured in many places for many years and had a chance to finally pay a visit. Better believe the hype is real because it was THAT amazing. If you are not a big fan of falafel, then try the grilled chicken. Honestly thought was better than the falafel sandwich. The grilled chicken was smoky, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The prices you see on the menu outside is if you take your food to go. We ended up eating inside and ended up paying a little more for eating inside. But the plus of that is that you can eat all of the amazing hot sauce they have! If I'm back in Paris, I'll definitely be coming back to this spot. Service is not amazing but it's really not a spot you expect amazing service so I did not take into consideration of my review. One thing, I noticed that the workers here don't use gloves LOL as you can see in my video, there's a guy in the back that puts his whole hand in the pita..honestly this has been a theme in few other places I noticed in Paris. So if that's important to you, this spot won't be for you. read more
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According to Lenny Kravitz, this is the best fallafel in Paris. The guy's not wrong, this fallafel is amazing. Truth be told, when we told friends we were visiting the city of lights, nearly every person said we had to stop at this spot. That, pairied with Lenny's seal of approval and the 1000+ raving reviews - we knew we had to go. Located in the Marais district, this spot is unassuming. There is a window where you can order outside, as well as seating inside. It's tiny, and extremely casual. Luckily, we went at an off time - around 4 pm - so it wasn't crazy busy and we were able to snag a table. We ordered a fallafel, a schwarma, and french fries. Truth be told, I don't loooove fallafel. Sometimes it's dry, sometimes it's meh. That's why we ordered the schwarma, kind of as a back up. Fast forward to our food and WOW. The fallafel was 100000000x better than the schwarma (which was also great) and the portions are huge. The pita is so fluffly, the fallafel is moist and flavorful, and all the veggies they load it up with are the perfect addition to everything going on. It's a messy meal, but worth it. The table is also adorned with a green and red hot sauce that are both amazing. It went really well mixed into mayo with the fries. It sounds crazy to stop for Fallafel in a sea of crepes, but DO IT. You won't be sorry! read more
Wow, who would've thought something so simple as felafel could be so intricate. Leave it to the French to elevate a felafel pita sandwich.... Yes there's a line, yes there's no way around it but some things in life are worth the wait and this is one of them. read more
3 years ago
The best!! Great food, friendly service. Although it was crowded and busy, we didn't wait long to be seated and once served, we didn't feel rushed. Please do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant in the colorful Marais neighborhood in Paris! read more
Definitely worth trying once or maybe twice but other than the fact that they pack tons of stuff into your pita I've found that the Ace is not worth the wait. My wife and I have been going for over a decade because we usually stay near Rue de Rosiers when we are in Paris but our last few visits have been pretty lackluster considering the wait time -- the roasted eggplant has been too oily, the harissa not a bit spicy and worst of all the falafel has been hard. It's still quite delicious mind you, just not worth more than a 10 min wait. I actually think Miznon on Rue Escoffiers has better falafel than the Ace but they don't do the overstuffed sandwich thing so not quite fungible. read more
3 years ago
Best falafel I've ever had outside of Israel! The lines are a bit long because they're so popular, but they have someone take your order while you're in line so that you're ready to go when you get up to the counter. Cannot recommend this place enough and will definitely be back next time I'm in Paris. read more
6 years ago
This place is world famous!!! It really is. On their sign it says "recommended by Lenny Kravits" and they have pictures of all of the celebrities that have visited there. The line was long too. BUT it was well worth it! Very delicious and I've had a lot of falafel at different places all over. Falafel is one of my husband and I's favorite dishes. This was super yummy and just in a really cute area too with lots of other things to do. If I'm ever back here, I will go again! read more
2 years ago
shawarma taste is average but the mint lemonade is surprisingly refreshing. overpriced for an average experience. will seek out other fallafel in le marais. read more
We came here for a late dinner on a Sunday night and there was no line. We got a seat relatively quickly, but the restaurant was still pretty loud and crowded inside. There is takeout, but we wanted to be able to enjoy our food without inhaling cigarette smoke emanating from a small crowd outside. Plus, pita sandwiches can be a little messy to eat on the go, so we enjoyed our meal over one of their square logo branded tables, which is pretty smart marketing if you want customers to really remember the name of your establishment. We ordered from the English side of the menu. 5€ Panache: very tasty, sweet, and citrus-y, so much so that I don't think I can taste any beer flavor 4€ Israeli mango juice: also very tasty and sweet, a little too sweet, but complements the savory food quite well 4€ for 10 Falafel Balls: There was no way I was not going to try the falafel balls, and these are very good! I was concerned that ten falafel balls might be too much for Mr. Joy and I to share, but they are very small and bite sized, have a meaty, mild flavor, not too strong and garlicky. They're so satisfying that I think I could have polished off more on my own. The red and green sauces were also very good, savory and spicy but not too spicy. 11€ Grilled Chicken Pita Sandwich: This chicken pita is rather large and brimming with very juicy chicken pieces, a creamy white sauce, and grilled vegetables. This is a very satisfying sandwich, and also comes wrapped in their branded packaging. I could imagine myself as a local Parisian making pit stops regularly for a snack of very affordable falafel balls, or to try other parts of their menu. The only thing I didn't like was their menus, which were difficult to read through the frosty plastic texture. read more
Make sure you have the right falafel shop! There are multiple shops along the alley, but you want to make sure you eat at this one! They have both sit down and take away. If doing take away, you place your order with the guys outside and hand your slip to the counter guys who put together the pita. I orderedle falafel pita with hot sauce. I can't believe how tasty it was, and at such a great price! Everything tasted so fresh and the falafel was just fried. Very fast and friendly service! Definitely recommend eating here! read more
We walked nearly 2 miles to get a fallafel pita here so that says something about the popularity of L'As du Fallafel. We decided to eat inside rather than takeout because tables were available and my feet were tired. The pita fallafel was 8.50€ and one heck of a meal! Stuffed with lots of fresh fallafel, eggplant, shredded cabbage, and a creamy tahini eauce, my mouth just wasn't big enough to take it all in. Thankfully they gave us forks. All of the flavors and textures worked together perfectly. I especially enjoyed the spicy red sauce and poured it all over the fallafel. My husband and I shared 1 fallafel pita and it was perfect for the both of us. Service was quick and decent. I think this place gets an even mix of locals and tourists. I heard this was Lenny Kravitz's favorite. I can see why. Was this worth the walk? Absolutely! read more
3 years ago
Perfect falafel- much more relaxing eating inside than outside on a fall evening. We had falafel special each and shared a plate of frites. The falafel is excellent because 1. Pita is fluffy and fresh 2. Falafel is crunchy outside and soft inside 3. Eggplant! 4. Sauce picant! Good enough for Lenny k! read more
8 years ago
A little too much hype. I think the draw here is it's kosher and very affordable, plus it is in Le Marais where many people venture out to shop, eat, and drink. I feared having to wait in line for a long time so I came prepared and brought McD's Happy Meal for my little one in tow. We got seated fast enough so we brought in the food and unbeknownst to us, because they only serve kosher, non-kosher food was not allowed to be eaten inside. Don't make the same mistake. As far as food goes, we ordered the LAMB SCHAWARMA pita sandwich (€11), SCHAWARMA PLATE (€20), and FALLAFEL (10pcs for €4). This was plenty for 3 people with normal appetites. I loved the white sauce on the sandwich; the pickled cabbage, hummus, and fries from the plate dish; while their fallafels were really something. No rice here so that was disappointing and the meat was dry, too. Consider doing the take-out-counter-route for the FALLAFEL SANDWICH if you find yourself in Le Marais. Otherwise, there is no need to go out of your way. read more
6 years ago
Omg, this place is definitely worth the long lines. I got the schawarma sandwich, and it was amazingly delicious! The sandwich is packed with lamb and turkey, veggies, white sauce, and hot sauce. SO GOOD. The sandwich is actually pretty big too. Best falafel I've ever had. Can't wait to come here again! read more
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3 years ago
I understand the hype now. When I arrived, there was a line (as expected) but the line moved quickly and efficiently. I had their falafel pita and fries. Their falafel was delicious, fresh and crispy. Their fries were OK! nothing special but they still completed my experience. read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Someone in a Facebook group I'm in described the falafel here as life changing. On our first night in Paris, we were hungry. When I Yelped food, this place popped up. The FB acquaintance's glowing reviews and the reviews on Yelp convinced my husband and I to walk three blocks to try the food. Short story: The falafel and sandwiches are good--not great and NOT life changing. I'm not convinced that this is the best falafel in all of Paris. Don't believe the hype. Long story: 1. Super long lines around 10 pm. 2. There's a dine in or take away option. We chose take away. 3. The whole process was a bit confusing, but we managed. You order from a guy, he gives you the ticket, you go inside and pay, and you wait in line to get your food. 4. We waited in line for over an hour to get our food. I think people like this place because it's kosher and the sandwiches/wraps are jam packed with meat, sauce, and veggies. However, I didn't find the meat to be juicy or flavorful. All of the stuff in the sandwich felt like it was put in the sandwich to cover up the subpar meat. We got a side of falafel. I did like how small the falafel was. We got about 10 of them, and they were pretty good. I was asked if I wanted my shawarma spicy, and I said YES. If you LOVE spicy food, NOTE: THIS IS NOT SPICY (like at all). Anyway, cheapish eats in the Jewish quarter of Paris. If the line is long, move along. Stop by when there isn't a wait. Happy eating! read more
8 years ago
Be prepared for a wait. A guy comes up to ask for your order since the line is so long. It's easier to pay with cash as you can just pay the guy who took your order unless you have someone to hold your space in line since you have to go inside the store to pay with card. They are known for their falafel but their swarmas are amazing too. They don't put onions in the wraos, so for me that was a nice surprise. They do add eggplant. I have never seen that before, but it definitely works! Highly recommend this. You can ask for spicy version and they will put some hot chilli sauce. read more
I had heard lots of great things about this, but walked away pretty underwhelmed. Should mention that I'm not a falafel person. I would have preferred this a lot more if they used lamb instead of falafel. The falafels tasted just like any other falafel to me.. ie tasteless. The other ingredients were good though, particularly the eggplant. And the bread was tasty. We got takeout so the wait wasn't too bad. It was quite messy though so I don't recommend eating it while walking... I dropped a bit on my coat. Price is fairly reasonable at about 6 euros. read more
Had to try what the hype was all about. Two lines with one for dine-in and one for take out. Both equally long, but the wait for the take out was quick. I had the falafel with their alleged spicy sauce. Far from spicy but it was a good hearty snack/meal. Located in the Jewish quarter of Paris (Marais). read more
In Le Marais (Paris' former Jewish Quarter) is a pedestrian-only lane lined with falafel shops. But one restaurant stands out in particular with its long line waiting for orders at the takeout window: L'As du Fallafel. Surprisingly though, if you go inside, there always seems to be a free table available, as the whole operation has been streamlined and made super efficient. And was the falafel worth the hype? Let's just say that I'm convinced! The Complete Falafel Plate came with 10 balls of round falafel that were perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices and had just the right crunchy bite. The falafels were served with hummus, tehina, a tomato/onion paste, fried eggplant slices, and three different Israeli salads: white cabbage, red cabbage, and chopped cucumber/tomato. I paired my falafel plate with a side of soft, fluffy, white pita and a squeeze of their red chili sauce, which was not only spicy but also carried an amazing flavor profile. On the screen hanging next to our table played a video showing some of the dishes (including hummus and shawarma) being prepared, and the owner's passion for Israeli cuisine (Kosher certified!) really showed through. read more
After seeing all the hype on the internet and social media, many food blogger cover this spot, It was a great reason to go to Paris! I loved the sandwich, the sauce makes it extra special. The whole concept of this gem is outstanding and authentic which I really appreciate. I have had better falafels though but it's still a must try when in Paris. I do find it overrated due to the hype, I must have had extremely high expectations met with lower experience! read more
While craving for some food after checking out museums, we decided to check this place out. I mean at an almost 5 star rating, what could go wrong right? And Yelp pulled through for us again as we came here and there was a line... for pick up/take out orders. Yeah it was that crazy, and on top of that there was another line for seats inside the restaurant. If there are lines, my tip is to definitely just go for the take out line. They ask for your order and then you pay. If you have a card, you go inside to pay, otherwise you pay the guy who asks for your order. Now, if you want to line up for seating inside... Good luck, it looked pretty much impossible when I was there. The tables aren't plenty and it looked super cramped inside. So what did we get? We got the falafel and of course the schwarma. Luckily I was watching them make mine, but I noticed that they made the wrong one. Two falafels instead of schwarma and luckily I caught it because I would have been disappointed for missing out on the schwarma. The food was amazing. I would say that it would be great to just eat on a bench and watch someone else. I don't think it's really enough to sit down at a table and eat with it though. It's more of a on the go/street food type of falafel. If you're in the mood for something quick-ish, this is definitely the spot to be. Even if there are lines, I think this place is something that needs to be checked out if you're looking for kosher/falafel sandwiches. read more
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Super long line and I can see why! Hands down the best falafel I have ever had. Also, the mushroom hummus was also delicious. I will be dreaming about this place for a while. So happy I got to try this place while I was in Paris. This is a must-go to when going to Paris, you don't want to miss out. The only bummer is that the spicy sauce was not spicy at all haha. read more
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34 rue des Rosiers
75004 Paris
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Marais, 4ème
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