Maison Issa, Lebanese restaurant in the 15th arrondissement, Paris, France.
Maison Issa is a Lebanese restaurant in the 15th arrondissement of Paris serving authentic Levantine cuisine. The menu features traditional mezze dishes, shawarmas, and specialties like makloubé prepared in an open kitchen that guests can watch from their tables.
Chef Hassan Issa founded the restaurant to preserve traditional Lebanese recipes that his family had passed down through generations. He brought authentic cooking techniques and flavors from his homeland directly to the Paris dining scene.
The restaurant reflects Lebanese food culture through the way diners share multiple small plates and eat together from the same dishes. This practice turns the meal into a social and communal experience.
The restaurant is located near Convention metro station and is easily reachable by public transport. Visitors will find a no-frills space focused entirely on food quality, with minimal decoration and a straightforward dining setup.
The space deliberately avoids elaborate decoration, choosing instead to focus entirely on authentic food preparation. The open kitchen allows diners to watch chefs at work and see traditional cooking techniques in action.
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