ARZEH - Paris 15e Arrondissement

I was walking down rue cambronne which is situated in the 15th arrondissment in Paris. A street full of butcher shops, greengrocers and restaurants of all types and I glimpsed this small restaurant/take away called Arzeh, Lebanese specialities. I immediately decided to try it. No fine cuisine but a place where you can relax and be yourself thoroughly. The owner, who then introduced himself as Abou Bassel, wanted to explain the menù but I chose the meze for one person without hesitation. This consisted of four cold selections and three hot ones. Interestingly enough they brought me the pains orientales in the packet so that I could take as much as I want. Among the food I had hummus which I devoured with the bread. There was tabbouleh which is a vegetarian dish made of tomatoes, finely chopped parsley, mint, bulgur, and onion, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. There was some boulgour which is a kind of dried cracked wheat, and moutabal, cooked eggplant with tahine and olive oil. I had also Kibbeh, a dish made of bulgur, minced onions, and lamb, and pieces of chicken. Everything was good. Then Abou Bassel gave me a piece of bakhlava and some tea. All in all it was a positive experience and the staff is very friendly. Since the place is also cheap I noticed that is also very popular as a take away. Do try if you are in the vicinity.

Arzeh is just a lovely place. I just arrived in Paris and was starving, without having amo knowledge in french language. Casually me and my girlfriend entered Assaf and it was such a nice surprise. Staff couldn't be friendlier, their lebanese food is cheap and delicious!

Friendly staff, tasty Lebanese mezzes and sensible prices made this a good find for a quick supper one Wednesday evening. Sitting outside was fun and we were reassured by the many locals dropping by for takeaway food. Try it!

I was traveling with my husband and we needed an affordable place for lunch.

While I was standing at the counter trying to decipher the French menu, the owner's son gave us a delicious tea and gave us an excellent overview and options.