L'As du Fallafel - Paris

Those who live or being to Paris before are likely to know L'As du Fallafel as this is one of the most popular cheap eats in Paris. For the rest, this may require some explanation.

L'As du Fallafel literally means The Ace of Falafel. Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food, which is typically deep-fried balls made from chickpeas. Falafel can be eaten in the original ball form, or used as an ingredient in the sandwich. A pita (slightly leavened wheat bread) is usually used for the sandwich to hold falafel balls, together with salad and pickled vegetables, hot sauce and tahini-based sauce. Falafel sandwich is a vegetarian food, but different types of meat can be added as variants. At L'As du Fallafel, the falafel served is of Israeli type.

At Rue des Roisers area, there are a number of Falafel  restaurants, but you can't miss L'As du Fallafel, as it has the most human traffic with people moving in and out of the restaurant at one side and long queue at the takeaway counter on the other side. For a slightly higher cost, you can have the luxury of a seat in the crowded restaurant, enjoying the interestingly busy atmosphere and depending where you sit, understanding the steps of preparing of the food on TV. Alternatively, you can join the many others munching the falafel sandwich on the street.

The minimum you should order is the Special Fallefel sandwich. My favourite is the Sauteed Chicken in Curry sandwich. The falalel, curry chicken, vegetables and the sauces provide many layers of flavours, but amazingly combine to result in an enjoyable taste experience. A nice paring to this sandwich is the homemade lemonade.

Budget : $

Rating : 8.5 / 10