Tiny place serving up Shawarma. The service was great. I asked for extra hot. They were very…read moresurprised to say the least. Parisians are not known for anything spicier than cream. They loaded me up not sure if I could take it. It was excellent. The food is excellent. The location is a busy fun street. The restaurant is tight, cramped, and the eating area is kind of dirty. Let's just say when their busy the four seats inside are rarely cleaned. It's the Latin Quarter. You're meant to get the food and go strolling. But, I was tired. That said, I would go back. There are two great Shawarma shops in this street. You can't go wrong with either of them.

The PERFECT drunk meal in Paris. Definitely recommend, the owner is personable and the cook got us…read moreour food within 5 minutes. On a narrow street where you can sit on the curb or take your food to go. 10/10.

The food was exceptional! The mezze platter ( vegetarian) was truly exceptional and so flavorful…read more One of the best Lebanese restaurants I've ever been to!

Incredible food! This is a new top two spot for us in Paris…read more The gin cocktails were some of the most incredible and most creative I've ever had. Both were super unique and I couldn't choose a favorite. Sumac to finish a cocktail? Wow. I could not possibly recommend Assanabel enough. The food here was exceptional. For starters, we got their tabbouleh, stuffed grape leaves, and the pita with cheese and peppers. We had the chicken shawarma for an entree - stellar. Tender, well-seasoned. Not a single complaint. Servers also spoke English and were welcoming and happy to accommodate. We squeezed in without a reservation, but there was only one other empty table. Best to call ahead or reserve online!

A friend of mine told me I had to eat here while I was in Paris. I was a bit skeptical, because I…read moredidn't come here for Lebanese food. I am so glad we got to experience this place! We ordered a variety of traditional foods and shared, to get to try more of their options. I know when you're traveling in Paris, you only have a limited number of meals and you don't wanna waste one. This is worth it!

I never give one star but this place is beyond anything I have seen when it comes to service. I was…read moresitting with my back to their central way and suddenly a knife hit the back of my head coming at a high speed. My skull was definitely impacted. I suspect the waitress dropped the knife as she was passing behind my back. She was non-apologetic and extremely aggressive and rude. Arguing that she did not know where the knife was coming from?! This should not have been her first reaction. I have to assume that somehow she lost the knife from a plate. She kept arguing with me when I pointed out that she should have shown some concerns and simply apologize. She initially did not. Eventually she came to her senses and finally somehow gave a fake apology. We left the premises without eating anything. The atmosphere was dark and kind of depressed. I have to assume that the owner must have been away. Quand le chat n'est pas la, les Souris dansent.

Our air bnb was right next to Cook'n Saj. The wonderful owner welcomed us into his cozy place,…read morecomplete with a settee area to relax and nosh in as well as tables. Everything we had was great and made in house. They close early around 8, so its more of a lunch/early dinner place. Terrific mediterranean food, we had the kibbe sando on homemade pita with fries and the beet hummous! FYI, no beer wine or cocktails are avaliable.

Delicious food and a charming atmosphere- the owner(?) is lots of fun and made us feel very welcome!read more

* service was amazing * staff & owner were very nice…read more * hookah was amazing * bathroom was very clean * we ordered 2 hookah's and he gave the tea for free and as soon as we entered he gave water bottles on the house as well

This place is the perfect chill hookah spot! One of the my favorites the world that I have been to…read more The service is exceptional. Nuts, and water to your table right away and the hookah tastes great. (Lemon mint) and the mint tea is SO GOOD. Get all of that :) Thanks for serving me so well. Great energy and vibes inside. And they have a cute kitten wandering around inside :)

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.

VEGAN! Everything! Fresh falafel with a topping bar. Falafel was excellent and freshly made…read more Pita was soft and fresh. Salad was good, topping bar was a great touch. Fries were very good, but we ordered too much food. Service was excellent, they are used to tourists for sure, but also indulged me while I practiced my French. There's only a few tables if you want to eat inside (I think 3?) so plan on takeaway, and eat somewhere with a nice view.

This Falafel freak flew almost four thousand miles to France to get his fix. Call me a schmuck, but…read moreI did not know there was a location just fifteen minutes south and west of Glen Head in Garden City, NY. Five Fabulous Stars for: 1) Amazing Falafel, just so delicious and crispy on the outside and not pasty but perfect on the inside. Hot and fresh, they had a few in the bin but told me it would be a couple of minutes for the new ones. Love it! 2) Love the limitless topping bar with a bunch of great sauces and veggie toppings. The grilled cauliflower was DAYUMMM ( CJ in NY I am trying but only you have the true impact) as were the marinated chick peas. The green sauce Wowza! Fries were fantastic with a killer seasoning. 3) The hours are perfect for the jet lagged and up at 1:15 am ( Paris time which is 7:15 pm previous day in NY) folks with the gavone hunger pangs. Close at 2 am Thursday through Saturday. Open at 11 am daily. 4) Nice location right in the 5th district of Paris ( Latin Quarter) just south of the Siene river. Clean interior and COVID and mask compliant. 5) 2 fivers for a big ass falafel sandwich, plus a huge order of fries and a bottle of Perrier. No that's too French. Just regular agua. The employees are sweet and generous and kept piling on the toppings per my request,. Nine Euros( $ 10.20 approx) is a steal for this quality and quantity plus the excellent and generous service. Few seats inside. Just grab the two mega falafel sandwiches, walk a few yards and grab a seat next to me ( or 2 metres away ;) in this very cool district of Paris.

The only reason why Au Vieux Cèdre's bewitching Shawarma does not appear in the pages of "A…read moreMoveable Feast" is because the small Lebanese joint opened its doors more than half a century after Ernest Hemingway lived (and ate) literally around the corner... A stone throw away from La Place de la Contrescarpe, and Hemingway's apt at 74 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine (the place where Verlaine died as well), I can assure you that the voracious writer would have devoured many a shawarma, kastas or falafels, as these are indeed "moveable feasts" that you can savor on the go while on your Paris explorations, without being rattan chair bound elbow-to-elbow with other Parisians, as you surely will be (and should be) eventually. This little hole in the wall has indeed the best shawarma I've ever had in three continents, and it's a must have for those on literary pilgrimages in the area. Also try the Soujouk; squashy spicy beef with tomato and hummus. This was my favorite fast food spot while in my 3 month + Paris residency, and the perfect antebellum when sauntering the quaintness of the Rue Mouffetard. Now, for good measure, let me clear my throat *ahem* La seule raison pour laquelle Au Vieux Cèdre's enchantant Shawarma n'apparaît pas dans les pages du "A Moveable Feast"; est parce que le petit joint Libanais a ouvert ses portes davantage que le demi-siècle après qu'Ernest Hemingway ait vécu (et a mangé) littéralement autour le coin... Un jet en pierre à partir de La Place de la Contrescarpe, et Hemingway's convenable à 74 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine (l'endroit où Verlaine est mort aussi bien), je peux vous assurer que l'auteur vorace aurait dévoré des beaucoup un shawarma, des kastas ou des falafels, en tant que ces derniers suis en effet "moveable feasts" que vous pouvez savor sur vos explorations de Paris, sans être chaise de rotin liée coude-à-coude avec l'autre Parisians (comme vous sûrement et devriez être par la suite). Ce petit trou dans le mur a en effet le meilleur shawarma dans trois continents, et son un festin pour ceux sur des pélerinages littéraires dans le secteur. Essayez le Soujouk ; boeuf épicé mou et humide avec la tomate et hummus. Ma tache préférée en mes trois mois dans Paris, et parfait en allant au le Rue Mouffetard. No pun intended, but Pardon my French (in every way, really). But I'm just so fucking glad that Yelp has gone Paris!!?? C'est Cool!

VC had been raving about this shawarma place nonstop since we met up in Deauville-- a throwback to…read morehis semester abroad in Paris several years ago. Part nostalgia, part mouth-watering deliciousness... even though he didn't have an opportunity to revisit and satisfy his craving this trip, J & I took advantage of a free afternoon to wander here for a quick bite. AMBIANCE: Its a hole in the wall. Literally. What do you expect? There is enough room to perhaps duck out of the rain (if there is any) and wolf down your meal while standing... but it's better to just take everything to go and people watch in the round-about a few meters down the road. SERVICE: So friendly! The guy behind the counter was very sweet and made some small talk while he prepared our order. FOOD: J really enjoyed his meal. I thought it was ok... I guess VC hyped it up way too much for me (disappointed). The meat was a mix of tender & dry, while the flavor was also a little hit or miss for me. I ordered a Soujouk for myself based on Yelp reviews, and liked that much better. Prices are extremely reasonable (as all these shawarma/hole in the wall places are...), and we left satisfied. OVERALL: Since this place lacked the wistful longing for me that it had for VC, I'd say Au Vieux Cedre would be around 3 stars for me. However J really enjoyed the meal, so I'll bump it up to 4. For most tourists, this would be quite out of the way, but it is a nice way to see a different side of Paris (much younger and "hipper"), plus you get a chance to walk past the Pantheon and see a nice view of the Eiffel Tower on your way back out through the Latin quarter.

On a street with multiple Middle Eastern eateries Le Cedre stands out for the quality of its…read moreofferings. Everything looks fresh and delicious. The Menu offerings are priced right for either take away or dine in. Service is helpful and polite. The interior space is very clean. A great Lunch spot while sightseeing

Absolutely delicious Lebanese food in Paris! This place was PACKED with locals and as soon as we…read moretook a bite of our food we knew why! Everything was extremely fresh and seasoned perfection! If you're looking for a casual spot in Paris and a change of cuisine this is your spot!

We went around lunch time here while visiting Paris. It was in the area of the Latin quarter of the…read morecity. It's one of those hidden gems that is still convenient while sightseeing in Paris. I adore Lebanese cuisine so this was a real treat. It was authentic grub. We thought it was going to be a pick up spot but they have a ton of sitting in the restaurant. It was packed and a bit tight but still worth the food. The service was slow but we were enjoying the quotes/sayings on the wall and several paintings of well known people. I recommend getting the mixed grill. It was excellent with the preparation of kabobs and grilled chicken. It came with dips like hummus, yogurt mix, plus salad and bread on the side. At the end I tried the homemade baklava that was also sweet love. Topoly is a great lunch option if in the area. ~

Hands down, some of the best Shawarma I've ever had. Cut. Print. End of story…read more The Beef Shawarma in particular is perfectly marinated, tender and transcendentally delicious.