L'As Du Fallafel

There’s a reason the line snakes out the door at L’As Du Fallafel in Le Marais. This legendary spot has perfected the art of the falafel sandwich, and the efficient crew behind the counter moves with practiced precision. You’ll order and pay while waiting in line, so by the time you reach the window, your food is ready to go.

The star of the show is the falafel pita, generously stuffed with six crispy falafel balls so loaded with fresh herbs they practically glow green. The sandwich gets piled high with crunchy shredded cabbage, cool cucumber, and a crowning glory of silky fried eggplant, all drizzled with creamy tahini. It’s a two-handed affair that somehow manages to be both hearty and fresh.

For the full experience, grab your sandwich and head to the nearby Square Charles-Victor Langlois park to enjoy it al fresco. If you’d rather eat indoors with access to facilities, the shorter line to the right of the storefront leads to the dining room—a slight premium, but worth it for the comfort.

Whether you’re a falafel devotee or a first-timer, L’As Du Fallafel delivers exactly what you’d hope for: perfectly crispy, wonderfully herby falafel in a freshly baked pita, served up with the efficiency and confidence of a place that knows it’s the best at what it does.