Aklé, Lebanese restaurant in Lyon, France
Aklé is a Lebanese restaurant in Lyon serving traditional dishes including fresh mezze platters, grilled meats, and vegetarian specialties made with authentic Mediterranean ingredients. The kitchen also offers appetizers meant for sharing, house specialties from the grill, and homemade desserts in the Levantine style.
The restaurant was founded in 2012 and started as a food truck traveling through Lyon's streets before expanding to multiple locations across the city. This growth helped bring Lebanese cuisine to a wider audience throughout the region.
The name Aklé means 'good cuisine' in Lebanese, showing the owner's commitment to sharing authentic Middle Eastern cooking traditions. The dining space blends contemporary style with design touches that reflect Levantine heritage.
Located on rue Paul Bert, the restaurant opens Tuesday through Wednesday for lunch and Thursday through Saturday for both lunch and dinner service. Arriving early on weekends is recommended since it gets busy and can fill up quickly.
The restaurant maintains a stand at Les Halles Paul Bocuse market, offering catering services and Lebanese grocery products for home cooking. This additional location lets visitors purchase ingredients to recreate the food at home.
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