La Cantine de Sam, Vegetarian Lebanese restaurant in the 9th arrondissement, Paris, France
La Cantine de Sam is a vegetarian Lebanese restaurant on Rue Catherine de La Rochefoucauld in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. The space is small and simply decorated, with a menu that covers bowls, sandwiches, mezze, and desserts.
The restaurant was founded by Sam, who is often present in the dining room and greets regular customers personally. Over time, it has become a regular spot for people living in the 9th arrondissement.
La Cantine de Sam serves Lebanese food with no meat and no alcohol on the menu, which sets it apart from most restaurants in the area. The dishes, like hummus, baba ganoush, and tabbouleh, are meant to be shared, following the Lebanese tradition of communal eating.
The restaurant is open at lunch and dinner, which makes it easy to fit into a day of walking around the neighborhood. Food can also be ordered for delivery or picked up through Click and Collect.
The desserts here have a following of their own, with chocolate and red fruit options that often hide a fruity center inside. The restaurant is a good starting point for a walk through the 9th arrondissement, a neighborhood known for its small theaters and art galleries.
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