Le Palais de la Perse

Name: Le Palais de la Perse
Address: 285 Rue Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, France, Paris
Price range: €2.5 - €20

Lebanese and Iranian dishes.

★ 4.5 (419) 📍 285 Rue Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, France

APPETIZERS - MEZZES

Hummus (Cold)

Hommos (Froid)

Chickpea puree, Sesame cream

A creamy puree made from chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon. Creamy texture and savory taste. Usually enjoyed with pita bread.

€4~ ≈ $5.00

Mtabbal (Cold)

Mtabbal (Froid)

Eggplant caviar, Sesame cream

Smoky dip made with grilled eggplant pureed and mixed with tahini. Silky texture with a distinct smoky flavor. Served cold as an appetizer.

€4~ ≈ $5.00

Labneh (Cold)

Labné (Froid)

Fresh Cheese Cream

Creamy white cheese made from strained yogurt. Fresh and slightly tangy taste, thick texture similar to cream cheese. Often drizzled with olive oil.

€4~ ≈ $5.00

Warak Inab (Cold)

Warak Inab (Froid)

Vine leaves stuffed with rice and tomato 3 pieces

Rolled vine leaves stuffed with a mixture of rice, tomatoes, and mild spices. Tangy flavor and tender texture. A classic Middle Eastern appetizer.

€3~ ≈ $3.00

Falafel (Hot)

Falafel (Chaud)

Vegetable croquettes 3 pieces

Fried balls made from ground chickpeas and herbs. Crispy exterior and a soft, fragrant interior. Often served with tahini sauce.

€3~ ≈ $3.00

Sambousek (Hot)

Samboussek (Chaud)

Minced meat pastry 2 pieces

Small fried or oven-baked pastries, stuffed with seasoned minced meat. Crispy on the outside and savory on the inside. Served hot.

€3~ ≈ $3.00

Cheese Sambousek (Hot)

Samboussek Fromage (Chaud)

Cheese pastry 2 pieces

Crispy small pastries filled with a mixture of melted cheeses. Golden texture and stringy center. Served hot as an appetizer.

€3~ ≈ $3.00

OVEN-BAKED PITTA

Hot Lebanese sandwich with salad, Tomato, Labneh

Pitta Falafel

Vegetable croquettes, Hommos, Tahini

Pita bread filled with crispy falafel, hummus, and tahini sauce. Served with fresh vegetables. A hot and vegetarian sandwich.

€7~ ≈ $8.00

Vegetarian Pitta

Pitta végétarien

Moussaka, Hommos, Tahini

Hot sandwich in a pita bread with moussaka (eggplant) and hummus. Rich in Mediterranean flavors and melting textures.

€7~ ≈ $8.00

Pitta Chawarma

Oven-baked beef slices, Hommos, Tahini

Pita sandwich filled with marinated and grilled beef slices, served with hummus and sesame sauce. Flavorful and hearty.

€8~ ≈ $9.00

Pitta Taouk

Marinated chicken, Garlic cream

Tender marinated chicken sandwich, served in a pita bread with a creamy garlic sauce (toum). A Lebanese street food classic.

€7.50~ ≈ $9.00

Plates

Tawouk

Marinated chicken skewer, salad, hummus, mutabal, moussaka, cucumber labneh, vine leaf, rice

Full plate with marinated chicken skewers (Shish Taouk) and an assortment of cold and hot mezzes. Served with rice. A balanced and varied meal.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Chawarma

Oven-baked beef slices, salad, hummus, mutabal, moussaka, cucumber labneh, vine leaf, rice

Plate of marinated shredded shawarma-style beef, served with a variety of traditional mezzes and rice. Rich in oriental flavors.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Assorted Mezzes

Varié de Mézzé

Salad, hummus, mutabal, moussaka, cucumber labneh, vine leaf, meat sambousek, cheese sambousek, falafel, rice

A large assortment of cold and hot Lebanese specialties, including meat and cheese pastries. Ideal for tasting everything.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Vegetarian Mezzes

Mézzé Végétariens

Salad, hummus, mutabal, moussaka, cucumber labneh, vine leaf, cheese sambousek, falafel, rice

Vegetarian plate consisting of a variety of mezzes such as hummus, falafel, and vine leaves. Fresh and complete without meat.

€17 ≈ $20.00

LUNCH MENU

Valid at lunchtime.

PLATE MENU

MENU ASSIETTE

PLATE + DRINK OR DESSERT Drink: Coke, Diet Coke, Perrier, Mineral Water, Orangina, Fanta, Ice Tea **-10% for students**

Lunch deal including a full plate accompanied by a drink or dessert. A convenient option for a complete meal.

€20~ ≈ $23.00

PITTA MENU

MENU PITTA

PITTA + DRINK OR DESSERT Drink: Coke, Diet Coke, Perrier, Mineral Water, Orangina, Fanta, Ice Tea **-10% for students**

Quick lunch deal including a filled pita sandwich and a choice of drink or dessert. Ideal for a light lunch break.

€13~ ≈ $15.00

Vegetarian Dishes

Meat-free Persian specialties.

Khoresh Gheimeh Bademjan

Split pea, eggplant, tomato sauce, dried lemon, saffron rice stew

Vegetarian Persian stew simmered with yellow split peas, eggplant, and dried lemon (limoo amani) in a tomato sauce. Served with saffron rice. Rich and slightly tangy flavor.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Khoresh Alou Esfenaj

Spinach, prune, saffron rice stew

A mild and savory stew made with spinach and prunes. The sweetness of the fruit balances the earthy taste of the spinach. Served with fragrant rice.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Khoresh Fessenjan

Walnut, pomegranate concentrate, saffron rice stew

Iconic Iranian dish made with a rich sauce of ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses. Offers a unique blend of sweet and sour flavors. Served without meat in this version.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Mirza Polo

Eggplant, tomato, garlic, egg, saffron rice

Northern Iranian dish made from grilled smoked eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, and eggs. Melting texture and pronounced smoky flavor. Served with rice.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Dishes

Khoresht is the IRANIAN stew cooked with various meats, spices, and vegetables

Khoresh Fessenjan

Walnut, pomegranate concentrate, chicken, saffron rice stew

Rich and creamy traditional stew made from ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses, simmered with chicken. Distinctive sweet and savory taste. Served with saffron rice.

€18 ≈ $21.00

Khoresh Alou Esfenaj

Spinach, prune, chicken, saffron rice stew

Chicken stew with spinach and prunes. A simmered dish offering a balance between savory and sweet. Served with rice.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Khoresh Ghormeh Sabzi

Iranian herb stew, red beans, sautéed veal, dried lemon, saffron rice

The quintessential Persian herb stew. A mixture of parsley, coriander, and fenugreek simmered with veal, red beans, and dried lemons. Very fragrant and slightly tangy.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Khoresh Gheimeh Bademjan

Split pea, eggplant, tomato sauce, chicken, saffron rice stew

Tomato-based stew with yellow split peas, fried eggplant, and chicken. Enhanced with dried lemon for a tangy note. Served with rice.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Zereshk Polo Morgh

Chicken, barberry and saffron rice

Festive chicken dish served with saffron rice sprinkled with 'zereshk' (barberries), small tangy red berries. An Iranian classic.

€20 ≈ $23.00