Okay tourists, listen up: ALL THE FALAFELS IN RUE DES ROSIERS TASTE THE SAME (which is to say good but nothing exceptional). I know because I've worked in the area for over 7 years and did many blind tests with colleagues and none of us could consistently spot the one from l'As du Falafel. So don't be daft. Don't lose half an hour of your life waiting in line when you could have the exact same thing at any of the nearby shops in less than two minutes. And if you want to be silly anyway and insist it must absolutely come from l'As du Falafel and nowhere else, then at least come during a weekday when there is NO QUEUE! read more

Pretty good falafel! Spicy chicken was bomb! No area to site at if you are getting it take away style. We pretty much stood to the side to eat. read more

L'As du Fallafel - Spicy chicken! Love the addition of the cucumbers! - Kosher Near Me - Paris, 75

Was pretty glad to have something with a hint of spiciness! It's so difficult to find anything remotely spicy aside from tabasco sauce in Paris. I thought the falafel was very good, but I think I may have had better in San Diego.. Which surprised me. There is going to be a line out the door when you arrive, but with luck you will be seated quickly. Worth a visit! I ran into Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) while on my way here walking from Bastille. read more

According to the tour books, L'as Du is THE place to get falafel in Paris. The tour books are full of... let's politely say "chickpeas." Going to L'as Du consists of the following steps: 1. Wait in a very long line. 2. Give your money and order to someone walking down the line. 3. Receive a piece of paper indicating your order. 4. Finally get to window, hand paper to employee. 5. Receive food. 6. Realize you have no place to sit and eat. Now, there is nothing wrong with the falafel you get. But you have no choices about what goes inside (unlike Maoz, which is also more centrally located!), but there is nothing special about it and you have just waited on a very long line to get it. And if you've made the mistake of getting anything else (e.g., a drink) you will have trouble juggling it while trying to eat it. Overall, the definition of "tourist trap" that is not actually good but just famous for being famous. (L'as Du is French for "Kardashian.") read more

Came here because of all the yelp reviews during my little trip to Paris and the Yelpers were right!! BEST fallafel I've ever had! The Fallafel balls were very flavorful and they smothered the pita in sauce. I had a bite of the bf's lamb but i still think the fallafel is the best! NOTE they're closed friday and saturday nights! We didn't know so we had to go to the fallafel shop next door. They were good but not AS GOOD. AFTER you eat there walk down towards the left alley and get a fantastic crepe! I forget the shop's name but he's usually making crepe by the green window. read more

Oh falafel balls, where have you been all my life? Who knew I would discover the best falafel I've ever had while in Paris. Okay, i'm not a falafel expert. But these were well seasoned, I loved the eggplant and slaw mixture, they were very sauced and you can ask for some picante if you like it hot. The previous reviews mention long lines, we went later in the evening (after 8) twice and never had a wait. If you're staying in the neighborhood and in look of a hot, tasty, budget friendly meal this is your spot. read more

L'As du Fallafel - Excited for the falafel! - Kosher Near Me - Paris, 75

Best falafel I've ever had in my life!!! I've had variety of falafels in the US but this one tops it all! It's so flavorful with perfect crunch to it. If it's your first time, make sure you try the house special falafel sandwich. It's totally worth the wait and the walk to get there! It has perfect proportion of falafel, veggies, and amazing sauces. Their white sauce and hot sauce (both red and green) are delicious!!! I wanted to go back to try their turkey or chicken/lamb sandwich but didn't have time. I will definitely go back here next time I visit Paris! Oh, and the sandwich goes really well with their French fries too so make sure you get it! The wait was NOT long at all. We were seated within 10 minutes and fun server came by to take our order almost immediately. If you get the food togo (take out), it's about 1-2 euros cheaper than eating it at the restaurant. Grab the sandwiches togo, and find a nice park to sit, relax and enjoy!!! read more

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Excellent falafel and shawarma joint. They have a large sit-down restaurant as well as a take out window a couple doors down. Enjoy the amazing Le Marais neighborhood and some of the best restaurants in Paris. read more

What would a trip to Paris be without having a falafel sandwich at L'AS du Falafel? If you are a connoisseur, you will miss one of the best sandwiches ever! I am a purist so I asked for my sandwich without all the extras which they so generously provide--cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, even grilled eggplant. As a result, my sandwich was chock full of purely delicious falafels. Get on line, tell the guy what you want, pay for it, get a ticket in return and show your ticket to the food preparer. And don't forget to tell the server anything specific that you want because the ticket guy hasn't passed it on... it's up to you. Some servers speak English but why not try to order in French??? Enjoy..... read more

My boyfriend and I went here twice during our visit to Paris because it was so good. Both times, we got our food to go because we didn't want to wait in line to eat inside. On our first visit, we got one falafel pita and one shawarma pita and shared both. The shawarma was good, but the falafel was great. I honestly don't care for falafel normally, but we're foodies and enjoy trying famous places in various cities, so I put L'As du Fallafel on the list since I'd seen it on TV so many times. Their falafel pita was really, really delicious. The falafel are cooked to perfection, not greasy at all, and quite tasty on their own. The pita is huge and filled to max capacity with veggies; the eggplant is delicious and the pickled veggies are a nice touch. Get the sauces! I got mine "a little spicy" and it was perfect. If I had access to this place all the time, I'd be getting their falafel pita at least once a week. If I ever find myself in Paris again, I will definitely be making a stop here. read more

Went here today and had a ball. Service was slow, but that was the only bad aspect. And that may be only because the place was super crowded and popular. The vegitarian falafel was the very best I've ever had. Huge and stuffed with tons of veggies, mostly cabbages and eggplant Totally yummy and fulfilling. GO THERE!!! When in the Marais section of Paris, of course. read more

L'As du Fallafel - Crazy busy...but real good. - Kosher Near Me - Paris, 75

If you're reading this, you've probably already seen the 400+ 5 star reviews. And hopefully you've already written down the address (metro St Paul on the 1, cross the street and a left on rue des rosiers, et hop !) and are all set to try it out. So there's not much left for me to do here, except give you my few tips to making this excellent experience even better: 1. Eat in rather than take out. The line for take out is always longer and always seems to move slower. Also, do you really want to risk the horrifying possibility of dropping one of your fallafel onto the street?! Don't be put off by the long eat-in line - it moves quickly, especially if you're a table for 2, they will sometimes pull you out and send you in earlier than larger groups ahead of you. The eat in line is to the right of the building. Just join the queue and the guy running the street outside will come up to you, tell him the number of people in your party and hold on to your paper ticket. 2. My perfect order: fallafel sandwich, fries to share, and a house-made citronnade (soooo good). Spicy harissa sauce comes in little bowls on the table to spoon on if you're so inclined. 3. Don't come on Saturday or Friday evening (closed for Shabbat). Friday afternoon is especially hectic as they're moving even faster than usual trying to get everyone in and fed before sundown so I usually avoid that too. A good option for Sunday lunch or informal dinner if you can't find something open in your area. 4. Have fun and enjoy the hectic atmosphere of waiters literally running past you and tables crammed in elbow to elbow. This is not your romantic Parisian bistro lunch spot, but that's okay, you'll have plenty of other chances for that. Bon appétit ! read more

My husband and I loved the food here while in Paris! There's a similar location across the way, but we decided on this place and it did not disappoint. read more

L'As du Fallafel - Kosher Near Me - Paris, 75

A friend recommended this place while I spent a summer in Paris. They sold it to me as Lenny Kravitz's favorite falafel place. This place was incredible. The amount of delicious things in there were phenomenal. I do have a detailed account of what was included --- I will update with those ingredients later. The best thing that put this dish together were the pickled vegetables. It was the first time I had seen anything pickled in a falafel, and it was exquisite. I wish I could have their falafel everyday. read more

If you go to this place as soon as you land in Paris and there's a sign in the window saying "closed for two days", make sure you make the effort to go back in two days hoping it's open like we did. I know this place can get busy, but we went around noon and got a seat right away inside. Take a minute and sit down to eat, it's the unmessiest falafel sandwich you'll ever eat, but it's a big sandwich so I wouldn't take it to go. Falafel, Schwarma and fries are where it's at. Throw some of those fries in your pita and enjoy! If it's good enough for Lenny Kravitz, it's good enough for you! Mazel Tov! read more

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?? Why this place has so many reviews confuses me. It serves average falafel: portions are huge, service is quick, but all the flavors meld into one, albeit very filling, mass. I've eaten many falafels that have been better spiced and of superior texture. Do not come to Paris to eat falafel. Come to Paris to eat foie gras and see the Eiffel Tower. Update: My husband got food poisoning from here. Avoid. read more

Who eats fallafels in Paris? I DOOOOO!!! :) I absolutely loved the Jewish Quarter. I went back three times on my trip and just walked around. My friend and I had dinner here one night and it was packed. We both got the fallafel sandwich with a drink. The fallafels were SO good. cripsy on the outside and hot in the middle. Lots of flavor and that white sauce... omg the white sauce. The sandwich also had eggplant which was a nice twist. They have salsas on the table and I honestly used all three. Just looking at the pictures my mouth is watering. GO, you wont regret it! read more

This is the place to go if you want a quick and delicious meal in Paris. Their fallafel is the best you're going to eat anywhere in Paris. There are a bunch of copycats in the neighborhood, but don't be fooled. You want to eat at this place. If you've forgotten the name once you've arrived to the area, don't worry. Just look for the long line in front and you'll know you're at the right place. You can order your Fallafel for take away and its 5.50 Euros or eat inside for 8 Euros. There is a courtyard nearby where you can eat your Fallafel to enjoy the Paris air and save some money for gelato nearby at Amerino. We came back for a late night snack another night and ate inside. We ordered some french fries which we didn't like and the manager was kind enough to take it off our bill. Great customer service! Love this place and highly recommend it when you're in Paris. read more

The falafel here is good, but honestly I think Mi-Va-Mi across the street is better (and is where I usually go partially just because the line is usually so much shorter). I came here because it was late and my friend and I needed something quick and easy to eat. We were on Rue des Rosiers, and before we even got close to either falafel place, the guy working here accosted us asking if we wanted to eat in or take away. There was no line, so we decided to indulge him and placed our orders. Our food was good, but not the best. The eggplant had no taste at all, unlike the Mi-Va-Mi eggplant (I usually hate eggplant, but I always eat it there because it actually is really good), the veggies were ok, and the falafels were good. I asked for spicy sauce, which I never got. Overall, the falafel is fine (if you're in a hurry and there is no line). However, I didn't like how aggressive the guys are, and how our food was thrown together. read more

It's hard for me to get excited about fallafel, especially when I'm only spending 10 days in Paris, and have 70 restaurants bookmarked. Not to mention that I'm the person who gets anything BUT fallafel: schwarma, kebabs, hummos, etc. The fallafel I've tried--be it Egyptian, Lebanese, Israeli, has struck me as too dry, and the smell I'm a little sensitive to. Even the name, I'm not a fan of. But when everyone from David Lebovitz to Lenny Kravitz are raving about something--it's worth giving it a try. If you get the thing to-go it's a couple euro cheaper, but there aren't many places to sit in the area. And fallafel is not an easy food to eat standing, especially this monster--you really want to catch every last dripping. We opted for inside and ordered two Maccabee beers and two fallafels. In five minutes we were stuffing our faces. I added a bunch of the red sauce because it had been too long for me to go without having something spicy. THAT made it perfect. Even my husband, who's not a fan of messy handheld food was loving it. They're doing something special here. I'm just afraid to know what it is. Total 26.50 euro or approx. $36. read more

The Shawarma sandwich was excellent and very satisfying. Unless you have a big appetite the sandwich on its own should be more than enough to get you full. We had ordered some fries as well, but lucky for us they forgot to bring them. I was too full after the sandwich to have eaten them, so it was a blessing that they forgot. There was a long line when we got there, but we got a seat very quickly. The service was fast, the food was great, and the servers were extremely nice. read more

BEST FALLAFEL EVER. Who knew? This place is the bomb. And they have bouncers outside of the restaurant. Yes, bouncers! If I didn't know better, I would think that I was in a club but no. It's a fallafel restaurant. Service is impeccably fast. The moment we ordered our fallafels, it came in a minute. WHAT? They have other things on the menu too but like my co-worker mentioned ... why would you order anything else? Mind-blown. read more

Oh my goodness, great falafel. I came here from a word-of-mouth recommendation from a friend like 4-5 years ago. Glad I kept the place bookmarked on Yelp! They do everything right -- from the soft, fluffy pita to the perfectly fried falafel with crunchy outsides. The eggplant topping my pita was a nice surprise and was well seasoned. The sauce was dripping everywhere, but I didn't care because it was delicious. Grab some extra napkins! There isn't much seating so go during an off time or do what I did and take it to go. The location is easy to get to on foot or by bicycle. read more

this place got my vote! I went all the way from the other side of town to see what all the hype was about. It's funny that literally 15 feet away is another falafel restaurant with both shops fighting for your business. I had Shawarma with some fries and went into the to go line. I was pretty surprised that while I was waiting in line the cook was very friendly and conversing with me hooking me up with a taste of the falafel while I waited. I must admit, im not a big falafel fan, but it was pretty legit and was one of the best I ever had. The Shawarma was a good serving size so big that you need a fork to eat it. The fries were very fresh and tasted like fries from In and Out Burgers which is the most popular burger joint in California. They also give you ketchup and mayo for your fries. I paid a little over 10€ for a Shawarma, fries, and a drink, which made me pretty full and the best bang for your buck in Paris. In all the place is super official, with good quality, quantity, and price.It is also highly recommended by Lenny Kravitz. read more

We went to Paris for our Honeymoon, and we were looking forward to eating at L'As du Fallafel, because of all of the great reviews I read on yelp. We had no problem finding the location. There are tons of falafel shops in this area, so make sure you see the sign for L'As du Fallafel. This establishment did not dissapoint. We decided to sit inside (if you order at the outside window it's a little cheaper, because service is not included- but it was worth it for us to sit down). The waiter was very nice and patient with us, as we don't speak French. We both ordered the delux falafel pita. It is an overstuffed pita, busting at the seems with crispy on the outside, but moist and just the right density and spice combination on the inside falafel balls... (I think there were 5 or 6), grilled eggpant that was cooked perfectly- not too chewy or rubbery, creamy hummus and tahini, red beets, and pickled red cabbage. It was HUGE, and the mixture of flavors and textrues could not be beat. My husband got a soda, and I got water. We spend under just under $20. A lovely lunch for sure. We are falafel lovers, and we both agreed that this was the best we have EVER had. I crave it and can't wait to get back to Paris (for falafel, among other reasons!) Sidenote: We really loved spending time in Marais. It is a great part of the city and a short walk to Notre Dame. read more

Yeah, I know. This place does an amazing falafel, and you can order in your choice of Hebrew, French, or English. You might think the other places with shorter lines are acceptable substitutes, but you would be wrong. This one is the best. Personally, I prefer the shawarma (turkey + lamb = tasty). Insider tips: There is a green hot sauce called "scoog" (something like that) that is fait maison (home-made) and amazing. Be sure you ask for it. Unfortunately, it's not available on Sundays. On Sundays, you have to settle for the inferior but still good red harissa sauce. If you ask for extra eggplant on your pita, you will be a happier person. Gluten-free notes: Yes, you can order your "sandwich" with no pita. They will be confused. Just tell them to put it on a plate. Eventually they will oblige. read more

Best fallafel I've ever had. What else is there to say that hasn't already been said? The pita bread was soft, the deep-fried chickpeas were flavorful, and I loved the delicious eggplant all of which were drenched in tahini. You also get plenty of tomatoes and cabbage. If you eat in, they also have a red and green sauce, which were spicy enough to add a nice kick to the fallafel. The pita itself was generously stuffed so large that I had difficulty taking bites without getting tahini all over my face. It's easier to eat with a fork until you can gradually work your way down to reasonably taking bites. The girlfriend had the schawarma, which was just as big and good, but I preferred the crispy texture of the fried balls and flavor of the seasoned chickpeas to the meat. If you're eating on the go, takeaway for a fallafel is only €5! read more

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Touted as the best falafel in Paris, of course we had to give it a try. This popular stand is located in the heart of the Marais, in the old Jewish quarter. It's worth a trip to see the area and also for the experience of lining up at L'as. A vibrant, hustling man manages the line, taking your order as you wait and getting payment to make everything move faster. Switching effortlessly between French, English and Hebrew, he and his big smile kept us entertained as we waited. The men behind the counter were no less engaging. Watching them top their falafels was like watching a dance as their tongs flew from topping to topping, constructing the shawarmas and falafels at a rate of (we guessed) about 6 per minute. For all the show, however, I would put Maoz's falafel a little higher. These were delicious and worth the theatrics, but it was Maoz we returned to on our last day. Vegetarian Score: 7/10. Great falafel, but the shawarma is made in the same place and I doubt there is much separation in the preparation (if that sort of thing matters to you). read more

I've been living in Paris for two months now and have sampled my fair share of competing falafels on rue des Rosiers. Forget the other places. Please. Do not waste your 5.50 Euro. They are nothing compared to this one. Other falafels are dry, boring or waaaay too garlicky (I couldn't even finish the one from right across the rue). This is the place where Parisians go, which is how I ended up there off a recommendation before I saw all the signage proclaiming it to be the best, it just is. The only thing is this place is closed Friday to Saturday to observe Jewish Sabbath. But otherwise it is the BEST. Don't take a substitute. read more

Paris, known for artisan cuisine... Most reviewed place in Paris, winning by a landslide (a victory margin of over 400 reviews and me adding to that victory): L'As du Fallafel. Verdict: It's above average in taste, but nothing special. It was cheap and fast. I don't understand the hype. Is it popular because Lenny Kravitz went here? Is it like Obama at Roscoe's? Someone pls explain read more

Best tasting chicken and lamb sandwiches ever. However the way they run the business is terrible. They make you stand in the SLOWEST line. It's long not because it's popular but because they give out one sandwich every 5 min. This is the pace even though they have you PREORDER and PREPAY. They don't actually take your receipt with order until you get to the front so preordering doesn't save you time at all. It is just so that you can't leave the line after you realize how slow it is. read more

Their affordable pita fallafel vegetarian with high-quality ingredients was even more flavorful than the ones I ate in Israel. It has been the best fallafel restaurant in France. The famous singer Lenny Kravitz has been also a fan! His pictures and autographs decorated the "L'As du fallafel" (The Ace of the falafel). The restaurant was located in the Jewish district. read more

This is hands down the best falafel I have ever had! ...and I eat a lot of falafel. I still think about this falafel sometimes, but too bad it lives in Paris and I live in Los Angeles. Next time I come back, I'm heading straight to falafel-ville. If you like your falafel hot, spicy and very flavorful like I do, be sure to get all three sauces (the green, red and white). I love the fried eggplant in the falafel as well. The whole thing was very fresh, herby, and flavorful. I know you might be thinking to yourself, "Who comes to Paris and eats Middle Eastern food?" But seriously, do yourself a favor and try this falafel, it might be the best you ever had! read more

Order at the window and it's made expeditiously in front of you. The toppings are plentiful and fresh, the Fallafel is fantastic, and the sauces are yummy and just the right amount. It may be a little messy, but that's a good thing. Tip- try to figure out when the lines are absurd and avoid those times. Great for lunch or dinner! read more

L'As du Fallafel - Fallafel special - Kosher Near Me - Paris, 75

The falafel here was really good, though for me, it didn't live up to all the hype. The portions were quite big and the falafel balls themselves were tasty and fried to perfection, though I thought they could use a bit more spice. The salads inside the falafel were good, as well, though again, could have done with a bit more kick. I highly recommend the lemonade, which was a little bit expensive but seriously delicious. The line to get seated was quite long and looked intimidating when we arrived, but it actually moved very quickly as there is tons of seating inside. read more

I have tried, people, too many times to see the appeal of this place. Actually, I have given many more chances than any other place in Paris. I got duped by the Lenny Kravitz endorsement. I'll take him singing in my pita any day of the week. If I wanted fried balls of tasteless cardboard, aka l'as du falafel falafel, I could do it better chez moi and avoid the tourists. read more

Way Overhyped! Very packed. You can either order to go or sit in. Maybe we should ordered the original falafel, but I'm a meat type of guy. We ordered the grilled and fried chicken pita. Not impressed. The pita and chicken did not mix well together with the sauce in my opinion. I've had better pita at other places. read more

L'As du Fallafel - Fried Chicken - Kosher Near Me - Paris, 75

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Lenny Kravitz vouches for this place - what more do you need? I came here 3 times in one week for their falafel sandwich. It's that good. People sit on doorsteps and church stairs for about a 2 block radius eating these delicious concoctions, so don't be afraid to plop your behind down on the sidewalk to munch. They are incredibly fast, and even when the line gets long, a guy walks down the line taking your order to keep things efficient. So don't be daunted by the prospect of waiting! For me, the grilled eggplant makes the sandwich. Make sure to get the hot sauce! read more

L'As du Fallafel is a real institution in the Marais. The first time I came on a Sunday around lunchtime, there was an entire TV crew on-site filming the guys inside madly trying (and succeeding) to overstuff layers of cabbage, falafel, eggplant, and tahini into enough pita pockets to satisfy the huge mass waiting outside, completely ignoring the falafel shop right across the alley. Overhyped? Yeah, but considering how much hype there is, it would be hard not to be! The falafel sandwich (6€) is extremely tasty and filling, methodically layered with two kinds of shredded cabbage, seven or eight smaller, extra crispy falafel, topped off with eggplant, tomatoes, tahini, and spicy sauce. I prefer larger falafel, but the falafel themselves are excellent, the fried eggplant is terrific (I always try to come on an off-hour and ask for extra aubergines), the shredded cabbage and tahini were surprisingly bland and could use more salt and lemon, and the spicy sauce is properly spicy, salty, and tangy. The pita's fine, nowhere near the level of Naf Naf in Chicago. So yes, definitely get yourself a falafel from L'As du Fallafel, especially if you're craving Mediterranean/Israeli flavors. It doesn't reach the level of Taïm in NYC and doesn't let you customize your falafel like Maoz, but during two months in Paris where I've eaten more pastry than real food, I've gotten their falafel several times - good stuff. read more

L'As du Fallafel - le fameux fallafel - Kosher Near Me - Paris, 75

There are some icons that are overrated. The Louvre. Any hamburger over $10. All of Las Vegas. And some are underrated: the Taj Mahal. Leonard Bernstein. Minneapolis. L'As is just right. No frills just perfectly crispy Falafels in chewy pitas, killer harissa and everybody has messy hands. Much better meal than anything with sea foam, bone marrow and cardamon- burgundy reduction sauce. And, the frites are good, too. read more