Le Comptoir des Jasmins

Name: Le Comptoir des Jasmins
Address: Paris
Price range: €2 - €25

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Starters

HOT

Tuna Brick

Brick au thon

A classic Tunisian starter consisting of a thin, crispy brick pastry sheet, folded and fried. It is stuffed with a savory mixture of tuna, egg, parsley, and sometimes capers. To be enjoyed hot, often drizzled with lemon juice.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Shrimp Brick

Brick aux crevettes

A variation of the Tunisian brick stuffed with shrimp and herbs. The pastry is fried until golden and crispy.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Minced Meat Brick

Brick à la viande hachée

Crispy brick pastry stuffed with a seasoned minced meat filling. Served fried and hot.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Kerkenah-style Octopus Tchich

Tchich poulpe à la kerkenaise

(barley soup with octopus and capers)

A traditional red soup based on crushed barley semolina (tchich), cooked with tender octopus and capers. It's a comforting dish, slightly spicy and flavored with marine notes.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Hsou bel Kàaber

(spicy vegetable dish with beef pearls)

A creamy and spicy Tunisian soup, thickened with semolina or flour, served with small beef meatballs. It has a velvety texture and a flavor rich in spices like caraway and harissa.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Tuna Fatma Fingers

Doigts de fatma au thon

Fried brick pastry rolls shaped like cigars, stuffed with tuna, potatoes, eggs, and parsley. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Shrimp Fatma Fingers

Doigts de fatma au crevettes

Crispy cigar-shaped rolls of brick pastry stuffed with a shrimp preparation. Served hot as an appetizer or snack.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Bouquet of malsouka tajine

Bouquet de tajine malsouka

(savory chicken flan in brick pastry)

A Tunisian specialty resembling a quiche but wrapped in crispy brick pastry sheets. The filling contains chicken, eggs, and cheese, offering a contrast of textures.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Tajine el Bey

Tajine el bey

(savory flan with beef, spinach, and ricotta)

A refined Tunisian tajine (a type of thick flan/omelet) composed of three distinct layers: meat, spinach, and ricotta. Visually colorful and rich in flavors.

€11 ≈ $13.00

COLD

Trio of traditional vegetarian salads

Trio de salades traditionnelles végétariennes

*Méchouia (grilled vegetables chopped with olive oil and caraway) *Tunisian (brunoise of apples and crunchy vegetables with mint) *Houria (condiment of carrots cooked with preserved lemon and cumin)

An assortment of three iconic Tunisian salads: méchouia (grilled peppers and tomatoes), tunisienne (finely diced fresh vegetables), and houria (spiced carrot purée). Ideal for discovering multiple flavors at once.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Mechouia Salad

Salade mechouia

A composed salad of grilled tomatoes, peppers, onions, and garlic, then chopped and seasoned with olive oil, caraway, and tuna. It can be slightly or very spicy depending on the chili peppers used.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Tunisian Salad

Salade Tunisienne

Fresh salad composed of finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, seasoned with dried mint and lemon. Crunchy and refreshing.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Carthage Ribs Salad

Salade côtes de Carthage

(seafood fricassee in parsley sauce, with tomatoes, olives, and a bed of green salad)

A composed seafood salad with shrimp sautéed in garlic and parsley, served on fresh vegetables. A fresh and flavorful surf-and-turf combination.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Chef's Salad

Salade du chef

(lettuce, seasonal vegetables, grilled chicken, avocado)

A large composed salad with a lettuce base, topped with grilled chicken and avocado. A complete and balanced dish.

€12 ≈ $14.00

SEA

Sfax-style Grouper Couscous

Couscous au mérou à la sfaxienne

Iconic dish composed of steamed wheat semolina, served with a large piece of grouper and a red vegetable sauce. The Sfax version is known for its rich fish sauce and iodized flavors.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Stuffed Squid Couscous

Couscous calamar farcie

Couscous served with a whole stuffed squid (usually with herbs, rice, or eggs) simmered in the sauce. A refined specialty from coastal cities.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Complete Grilled Fish of the Day

Complet poisson du jour grillé

(sea bream or bass or tuna or red mullet) choice of side

Fresh fish of the day (depending on availability) simply grilled to preserve its natural flavors. Served with a side of your choice.

€22~ ≈ $25.00

Seafood Pasta

Pâtes aux fruits de mer

(fell or penne or spaghetti)

Pasta dish topped with a rich red sauce with various seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels). 'Fell' are a type of short pasta typical here.

€20~ ≈ $23.00

Seafood Pasta

Pâtes aux poulpes

Pasta served with a thick, spicy tomato sauce and tender octopus pieces. A classic of Tunisian cuisine.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Kabkabou

(fish sauce, capers, preserved lemon, olives)

Traditional fish stew simmered in a tomato sauce with capers, olives, and preserved lemon. Tangy and fragrant flavor.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Kamounia

(seafood sauce)

Seafood version of the traditional kamounia, prepared here with seafood in a thick sauce heavily flavored with cumin.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Seafood Ojja

Ojja fruits de mer

"eggs, tomatoes, peppers, and spices (garlic, salt, pepper, and caraway), all cooked in olive oil"

A popular dish resembling shakshuka, consisting of scrambled eggs in a spicy tomato sauce with seafood. Enjoyed with bread.

€19 ≈ $22.00

Grouper Gargoulette

Mérou à la gargoulette

Fish (grouper) slow-cooked in a terracotta jar (gargoulette), giving it a very tender texture and preserving all its flavors.

€20 ≈ $23.00

LAND

Lamb Shank Gargoulette with Saffron Potatoes

Souris d'agneau à la gargoulette et ses pommes de terre safranées

Piece of lamb slow-cooked in a terracotta jar, served with saffron potatoes. The meat is meltingly tender and falls off the bone.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Royal Grill

Grillades royales

lamb chops, merguez, liver, and chicken escalope served with choice of side

A generous platter of assorted grilled meats: lamb, spicy sausages (merguez), liver, and chicken. Ideal for meat lovers.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Roast chicken with herbs served with your choice of side

Poulet rôti aux fines herbes servi avec sa garniture au choix

Oven-roasted chicken seasoned with aromatic herbs. Crispy skin and juicy meat.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Lamb Couscous

Couscous à l'agneau

The Tunisian national dish. Steamed semolina grains, served with tender lamb pieces and vegetables (chickpeas, carrots, squash) in a fragrant broth.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Seasonal Vegetable Couscous

Couscous aux légumes de saison

Vegetarian version of couscous, featuring a variety of seasonal vegetables cooked in a spicy broth.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Borzgen

(couscous with dried fruits and lamb)

A sweet and savory festive couscous, originating from northwestern Tunisia (Le Kef). It is prepared with lamb, dried fruits (almonds, hazelnuts, dates), and sometimes milk. Unique and rich flavor.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Merguez Ojja

Ojja merguez

"eggs, tomatoes, peppers, and spices (garlic, salt, pepper, and caraway), all cooked in olive oil"

Spicy dish of scrambled eggs in a tomato sauce with merguez (spicy sausages). A classic of street and family cuisine.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Djerba Rice

Riz djerbien

(steamed rice with meat, spinach, and seasonal vegetables)

Specialty from the island of Djerba. Rice steamed in one go with meat, liver, and lots of herbs (spinach, parsley) and finely chopped vegetables. Very fragrant and does not stick.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Veal Mloukhia

Mloukhia veau

(jute mallow powder stew simmered for 7 hours in a sealed pot with veal)

Traditional dish with a characteristic dark green color, made from ground jute mallow powder. Simmered for a very long time until it reaches a creamy texture and a unique, deep, slightly bitter taste. Eaten with plenty of bread.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Ain Sbanouria

Ain sbanouria

(rolled minced meat stuffed with hard-boiled eggs) choice of side

Spicy minced meat roll encasing whole hard-boiled eggs. Once cooked and sliced, it resembles an eye (hence the name 'Ain'). Served in slices with a sauce.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Kamounia

(lamb and liver sauce)

Hearty stew of meat and liver (usually lamb or beef), characterized by a thick brown sauce heavily flavored with cumin (kamoun).

€18 ≈ $21.00

Royal Couscous

Couscous royal

(couscous with lamb, chicken, merguez, chickpeas, and vegetables)

A hearty version of couscous including several types of meat (lamb, chicken, merguez). A complete festive dish.

€23 ≈ $27.00

Hot Drinks

TEA

Mint Tea

Thé à la menthe

Hot green tea infused with fresh mint and plenty of sugar. The ultimate hospitality drink.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Fresh Almond Tea

Thé aux amandes fraiches

Mint tea served with crunchy almonds floating on top.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Pine Nut Tea

Thé aux pignons

A luxurious variation of mint tea, enhanced with pine nuts that add a delicate nutty flavor.

€7 ≈ $8.00

COFFEE

Espresso

Expresso

Short, strong black coffee.

€2 ≈ $2.00

Decaffeinated

Décaféiné

Decaffeinated coffee.

€2.50 ≈ $3.00

Cappuccino

Capuccino

Espresso topped with a creamy milk foam.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Coffee with milk

Café crème

Coffee diluted with hot milk.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Gourmet Coffee

Café Gourmand

(according to the day's gourmet inspiration) Coffee or tea, mini pastry, scoop of ice cream, fruit cup, or Bouza)

A coffee accompanied by an assortment of small desserts (pastries, ice cream, fruit).

€12 ≈ $14.00

Turkish Coffee

Café turc

Finely ground coffee, boiled with water and sugar (often flavored with orange blossom water). It is served unfiltered, with the grounds settling at the bottom.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Hot Chocolate

Chocolat chaud

Hot milk and chocolate drink.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00