Assanabel

Name: Assanabel
Address: Paris
Price range: €3.5 - €42

Assanabel Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Mezze are the most authentic way to enjoy Lebanese specialties. They are presented as an assortment of cold and hot dishes. The number and quantity vary depending on the number of guests. A vegetarian or vegan option is available upon request.

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Our Mezze to Share

Cold Mezze

Assanabel Hummus

Hommos Assanabel

Chickpea puree, tahini, lemon, parsley, garlic

A special variation of classic hummus, enriched with parsley, garlic, and lemon for extra freshness. The texture is creamy with herb pieces. Enjoyed with Lebanese bread.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Hummus

Hommos

Chickpea puree, tahini, olive oil

The famous Lebanese dip made from crushed chickpeas and tahini (sesame paste). Rich, nutty, and creamy taste. A must-have with pita bread.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Tabbouleh

Tabouleh

Parsley, cracked wheat, tomato, spring onion, pomegranate, olive oil and lemon

A very fresh herb salad dominated by chopped flat-leaf parsley, mixed with a little bulgur and tomatoes. Lively lemon and olive oil dressing. Crunchy and light.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Moutabal

Eggplant caviar, sesame oil, and lemon

Also called Baba Ganoush, it is a puree of grilled eggplant mixed with tahini. Distinct smoky flavor and silky texture. Perfect for dipping bread.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Labneh Beltoum

Whipped white cheese with garlic, mint, olive oil

A strained fresh cheese, thick and creamy, similar to very dense Greek yogurt, seasoned with garlic and dried mint. Tangy and refreshing taste.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Chanklish

Chankliche

Feta salad worked with za'atar, herbs, tomato, olive oil

A crumbled aged cheese, often strong in flavor, mixed with tomatoes, onions, and thyme (za'atar). Unique salty and spicy taste.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Warak Enab

Hand-stuffed vine leaves with rice, tomato, parsley, and lemon

Small vine leaf rolls stuffed with a mixture of rice and herbs. Served cold, they are tender and tangy thanks to the lemon.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Moussaka

Eggplant, chickpeas, peppers, tomato sauce

Unlike the Greek version, Lebanese moussaka is a stew of eggplant and chickpeas simmered in tomato sauce. A rich and melting vegetarian dish.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Mujadara

Moujadara

Lentils, onions, rice

A rustic and comforting dish based on lentils and rice cooked together, garnished with crispy fried onions. Earthy and sweet flavor.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Patata Harra

Patata Hara

Potato, garlic, coriander

Diced potatoes sautéed and spiced with garlic, coriander, and often chili. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Kibbeh Nayeh

Kebbe Nayeh

Traditional Lebanese Tartare: Raw beef, cracked wheat, onions, mint, and spices

The quintessential Lebanese tartare. Very fresh raw meat finely pounded with bulgur and spices. Eaten with olive oil, mint, and bread.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Hot Mezze

Hummus Lahmeh

Hommos Lahmeh

Chickpea puree, tahini, pan-fried sliced meat, pine nuts

Classic hummus served hot or warm, topped with sautéed lamb or beef and toasted pine nuts. A more substantial and flavorful dish.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Kellej

Kellage

Grilled Lebanese bread, topped with halloumi cheese, za'atar, and tomato

Type of grilled sandwich in crispy flatbread, filled with melting halloumi cheese. Flavored with wild thyme (za'atar).

€12 ≈ $14.00

Arayess

Oven-baked Lebanese bread, stuffed with kafta and pine nuts

Pita breads stuffed with spicy minced meat (kafta) then grilled until the bread is crispy and the meat juicy. Served hot.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Cheese Sambousek

Sambousek Jebneh

Sheep's cheese fritters

Small fried rolls stuffed with a mixture of melting cheeses. Crispy and golden.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Meat Sambousek

Sambousek Lahmeh

Minced meat fritters, pine nuts

Fried half-moon shaped pastries stuffed with a mixture of spicy minced meat and walnuts. Crispy outside, soft inside.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Kibbeh Krass

Kebbeh Krass

Cracked wheat shells stuffed with minced meat, walnuts, and pine nuts

Fried fritters made from meat and bulgur, stuffed with a mixture of spicy meat and walnuts. Crispy outside, soft inside.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Fatayer

Spinach fritters, pine nuts, sumac

Oven-baked triangular pastries stuffed with spinach seasoned with sumac (lemony spice) and onions. Tangy taste.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Rekak

Crispy cheese pastry

Cigars of fine and crispy dough, filled with cheese. A very light and crumbly texture.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Falafel

Chickpea puree, coriander, onions, tahini sauce

Vegetarian fried fritters made from chickpeas and herbs. Crispy and golden, served with a sesame sauce (tahini).

€12 ≈ $14.00

Foul

Seasoned fava beans, olive oil

Stewed fava beans, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and olive oil. A hearty dish often eaten for breakfast or as a mezze.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Soujouk

Slightly spicy Lebanese sausages

Small, slightly spicy, and dried beef sausages, pan-fried, often with tomato or lemon. Intense and zesty flavor.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Kafta Ball

Kafta Boulette

Minced meat balls, fresh mushrooms, pomegranate molasses, lemon

Juicy meat balls cooked in a sweet and sour sauce with pomegranate molasses. Unique mix of sweet and savory flavors.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Our Specialties

Our salads and specialties can be integrated into your mezze selection to choose from

Fattete Assanabel

House specialty: eggplant, bread, yogurt, marinated veal

Layered dish consisting of toasted bread, eggplant, and meat, topped with a yogurt and garlic sauce, and garnished with pine nuts. A mix of hot and cold textures.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Truffle Hummus

Hommos à la truffe

Chickpea puree, tahini, black truffle, truffle oil

A luxurious version of traditional hummus, infused with black truffle. The earthy flavor of truffle complements the richness of the chickpeas.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Halloumi

Pan-fried Halloumi cheese, fig jam

Slices of semi-hard cheese grilled until golden brown. The texture is slightly chewy and the salty taste is balanced by the sweet jam.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Our Mezze Menus

Opt for a one-way gastronomic journey to Beirut with our Royal menu.

Mezze for 1 person

Mezzés pour 1 personne

Plate composed of cold and hot mezze

A complete assortment for one person, allowing you to taste a variety of cold and hot specialties.

€32 ≈ $37.00

Mezze for 2 people (Chef's suggestion)

Mezzés pour 2 personnes (Suggestion du chef)

Chef's suggestion. Price per person.

Tasting menu for two, selected by the chef. Includes a variety of dishes representative of Lebanese cuisine.

€32 ≈ $37.00

Mezze for 2 people (To choose)

Mezzés pour 2 personnes (À choisir)

7 cold and hot mezze to choose from. Price per person.

Flexible formula for two allowing you to compose your own assortment from the mezze menu.

€35 ≈ $41.00

Mezze for 3 people (Chef's suggestion)

Mezzés pour 3 personnes (Suggestion du chef)

Chef's suggestion. Price per person.

Large mezze assortment selected by the chef, suitable for three guests.

€32 ≈ $37.00

Mezze for 3 people (To choose)

Mezzés pour 3 personnes (À choisir)

10 cold and hot mezze to choose from. Price per person.

A formula for three people offering a wide choice of 10 different dishes to share.

€35 ≈ $41.00

Mezze for 4 people (Chef's suggestion)

Mezzés pour 4 personnes (Suggestion du chef)

Chef's suggestion. Price per person.

Mezze banquet chosen by the chef for four people.

€32 ≈ $37.00

Mezze for 4 people (To choose)

Mezzés pour 4 personnes (À choisir)

12 cold and hot mezze to choose from. Price per person.

Grand feast for four with the freedom to choose 12 different dishes from the menu.

€35 ≈ $41.00

Mezze for 5 people

Mezzés pour 5 personnes

Chef's suggestion: €32/person. 14 cold and hot mezze to choose from: €35/person. Price per person.

Friendly formula for five people, available as chef's selection or à la carte.

€35~ ≈ $41.00

Mezze for 6 people

Mezzés pour 6 personnes

Chef's suggestion: €32/person. 16 cold and hot mezze to choose from: €35/person. Price per person.

The largest formula for six people, ideal for large groups wishing to share a complete meal.

€35~ ≈ $41.00

Mezze as a starter, followed by the Chef's Mixed Grills

Mezzés en entrée, suivis des Grillades Mixtes du Chef

Price per person.

The complete experience including a selection of mezze as a starter followed by an assortment of grilled meats. Price per person.

€42 ≈ $49.00

Our Grills

Assanabel Grills

Grillades Assanabel

Chef's Mixed Grill (Lamb, Chicken, and Kafta Skewers)

A generous plate bringing together the best meats: tender lamb, marinated chicken, and kafta (spicy minced meat). Ideal for tasting everything.

€29 ≈ $34.00

Lahem Mechoui

Marinated lamb leg, tenderly skewered

Skewers of quality lamb cubes, marinated for tenderness then grilled over a wood fire. Smoky and juicy flavor.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Kafta Mechoui

(3 skewers) Minced meat, onions, parsley

Skewers of minced meat mixed with parsley and onions. The meat is flavorful and well-spiced.

€27~ ≈ $31.00

Fatayel Djaj

House specialty: Slices of chicken breast marinated in the Lebanese style then sautéed with lemon

Tender chicken breast strips, marinated in Lebanese spices and cooked with a zesty lemon sauce. A light and fragrant dish.

€26 ≈ $30.00

Veal Shawarma

Chawarma Veau

Thinly sliced veal, marinated and grilled

Thinly sliced marinated veal, seasoned with traditional shawarma spices, then roasted. Served tender and juicy, often accompanied by tarator sauce (sesame).

€24 ≈ $28.00

Shish Taouk

Chich Taouk

Traditional Lebanese grill: Skewers of marinated chicken breast then grilled

A Lebanese classic: chicken cubes marinated in yogurt, garlic, and lemon, then grilled on skewers. The marinade makes the meat very tender.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Our Soups

Lentil Soup

Soupe de lentilles

Velvety and comforting lentil soup, often seasoned with cumin and served with a lemon wedge.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Our Salads

Fattoush

Fatouche

Traditional Lebanese salad: Mixed greens, romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, radish, onions, pita bread chips, pomegranate

A colorful and crunchy mixed salad, famous for its pieces of fried pita bread and its sumac and pomegranate molasses dressing.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganouge

Smoked eggplant, onion, parsley, mint, radish, lemongrass sauce, olive oil

Grilled eggplant salad (not to be confused with moutabal puree), mixed with crunchy vegetables. Smoky flavor and chunky texture.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Our Desserts

Mixed Baklava (3 pieces)

Backlawa Mixte (3 pièces)

Assortment of Lebanese pastries filled with pistachios, walnuts, and dates

Fine filo pastry pastries, filled with chopped dried fruits and drizzled with sugar syrup. Crispy and sweet.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Bousa (2 scoops)

Bousa (2 boules)

Artisanal Lebanese Ice Cream

Traditional ice cream with a unique elastic texture thanks to mastic (vegetable resin). Often flavored with orange blossom water.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Mouhalabia

Cream-based on milk, flavored with orange blossom water and sprinkled with pistachios

Lebanese milk flan, smooth and silky. The floral scent of orange blossom water is characteristic.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Fresh fruit platter to share

Plateau de fruits frais à partager

Selection of sliced seasonal fruits.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Fresh Fruit Salad

Salade de fruits frais

Refreshing mix of diced seasonal fruits.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Lunch Formulas

EXCLUDING WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

Menu at €24

Menu à 24€

Assorted plate of cold and hot mezze (with meat or vegetarian or vegan) + 2 pieces of Baklava

Quick lunch formula including a complete mezze plate and a dessert.

€24~ ≈ $28.00

Menu at €25

Menu à 25€

Veal or chicken Shawarma plate with Hummus and Tabbouleh. Dessert of your choice.

Lunch formula centered on shawarma, accompanied by Lebanese classics and a dessert.

€25~ ≈ $29.00

Menu at €30

Menu à 30€

Starter + Main + Dessert

Complete formula: starter, main course, and dessert, allowing you to choose from the menu's favorites.

€30~ ≈ $35.00

Our Cold Drinks

Homemade Lemonade

Citronnade maison

Refreshing drink prepared on-site with fresh lemon juice and water. Tangy and sweet.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Homemade Pomegranate Juice

Jus de grenade maison

Freshly squeezed juice from pomegranates, an emblematic fruit of the region. Sweet and slightly astringent taste, rich in antioxidants.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Orange Juice

Jus d'orange pressé

Freshly squeezed orange juice made to order.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Our Hot Drinks

Mint Tea

Thé à la menthe

Hot tea infused with fresh mint leaves. Digestive and soothing.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

Coffee

Café

Standard espresso coffee.

€3.50 ≈ $4.00

White Coffee

Café blanc

This is not coffee, but an infusion of hot water and orange blossom water, sometimes sweetened. Very fragrant and soothing for the stomach.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Our Alcohols

Glass of Lebanese wine

Verre de vin libanais

A glass of wine from Lebanon's vineyards, a historic wine-growing region.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Le Cèdre Beer 33cl

Bière Le Cèdre 33cl

A lager-style beer.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Arak glass

Arak verre

The national alcohol of Lebanon. An anise-flavored eau-de-vie distilled from grapes. Usually drunk diluted with water and ice, which makes it milky white.

€8 ≈ $9.00

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