The first fasting day of Ramadan 2023 has been set for Thursday March 23. During this holy period, observant Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to sunset. At nightfall, the fast is broken with a large meal, the ftour. Often rich and gourmet, made up of traditional Middle Eastern dishes, this meal is celebrated every evening of this holy month. Whether you are a believer or not, this is the best time to discover the delicious Oriental cuisine, and in particular its pastries. From zlabia, a sweet fried dish with a distinctive orange color, to gazelle horns and all kinds of almond cakes, the wealth of Oriental pastries is unique. Delicacies to enjoy during the ramadan and every day of the year.
Laouz
Well-known to all sweet tooths, Maison Laouz is a fine Algerian patisserie not to be missed. You’ll discover all the excellence of Algerian patisserie, in gourmet creations. A journey of the senses with every bite! Available on site or by delivery.
📍63-65 Boulevard Masséna, 75013 Paris
Maison Gazelle
At the heart of this boutique-teahouse in the 11ᵉ arrondissement, similar to a modern-day Palace of a Thousand and One Nights, is one of the treasures of Moroccan pastry-making: the gazelle horn. But not just any old way: the traditional, rich Oriental pastry is not only honored, but also sublimated, as airy and fragrant as it is refined. With rose, orange blossom, sesame or cocoa, the various recipes honor Oriental tastes as much as more Western flavors.
📍2 Rue Jean-Macé, 75011 Paris
The Sultan’s Palace
This renowned oriental patisserie in the 19th arrondissement is a delight for the taste buds. You’ll discover great classics like baklava, gazelle horns and other mouth-watering specialties for which Oriental cuisine is famous. An address not to be missed!
đź“Ť38 Rue d’Aubervilliers, 75019 Paris
The Rose of Tunis
Don’t let the name fool you: this patisserie doesn’t just feature Tunisian sweets, but celebrates Oriental patisserie in all its excellent diversity. Both Algerian pastries, moroccan women la Rose de Tunis’ creations are some of the best in the capital. From rosewater Kaaks to Zlabia or its Moroccan version, Chebbakia, you’ll always find something to please you.
Kenza’s Ring
Specializing in delicacies algerians la Bague de Kenza pastry shop will have you salivating from the moment you enter with its creations on display in the window. These colorful sweets, which smell of the Orient, range from Tcherek, the traditional gazelle horn, to almond and lemon cakes, two staples of Oriental cuisine.
đź“Ť7Avenue Charles de Gaulle, Savigny-sur-Orge, France, 91600
Oriental delights
Head for the 15ᵉ arrondissement to discover an address that is often cited as the best Lebanese grocery store in the capital! On Avenue Emile Zola, the Les DĂ©lices d’Orient chain of shops covers Lebanese gastronomy from every angle: delicatessen, delicatessen, butcher’s, greengrocer’s… and, of course, patisseries. Knefeh, baklava, namoura: you’ll find all the Lebanese gourmet specialties here. But there’s much more to the address than just the sweet delights of the Lebanon but also to the rest of the Middle East.
đź“Ť52 Avenue Emile Zola, 75015 Paris
Diamande
Another spot in the 11ᵉ arrondissement, Diamande honors an ingredient found in many oriental pastries:almonds. This nut is sublimated through creations as modern as they are traditional, and delicately worked with other fine flavors such as rose or jasmine. Baklawa, Makrout, Mhancha… So many delicious creations to discover, even in gluten-free versions!
đź“Ť4 Rue Sedaine, 75011 Paris