In the middle of the urban jungle of the Tolbiac district, a colorful spot stands out from the surrounding landscape. Poggi Cup, a new haunt for street food enthusiasts, is a real UFO, as much for its flamboyant Memphis-style decor as for its original concept. The idea? A new takeaway street food formula, innovative and gourmet. The result is the Poggi Cup, a dish that’s unstructured and upside-down in its composition, then served in a cup. We tell you all about our visit to this unusual new address!
Poggi Cup: fast good in the heart of the 13th arrondissement
In the bustling student district of Tolbiac, a surprising little stall nestles just off rue Charles Moureu. With gray tiles on the wall and red neon lights, the Poggi Cup storefront is surprising, but nothing like what awaits us inside. Because yes, in this little pocket restaurant, walls and furniture all follow the iconic Memphis style, for an ultra-design retro and pop ensemble. Totem tables, leopard wallpaper and Bold chairs by Moustache: everything is there to transport us to an 80s movie!
Now that we’ve set the scene, let’s get down to business: Poggi Cups! The concept behind these revolutionary street-food recipes? A comforting and tasty dish, deconstructed and served in a cup version, for all the gourmet taste of a takeaway restaurant plate. Available in several savory and sweet versions, the Poggi Cup has as its common ingredient delicious mousses or espumas assembled in a siphon, used to bind all the ingredients together. Each recipe is a festival of textures and tastes. You can taste it over and over again, until you’ve scraped the bottom, without ever feeling like you’ve taken the same bite twice.
Looking for comfort? Go for the Poggi classic, with bacon, parmesan, onions and potatoes. Or try the Winter Poggi, with bresaola, reblochon cheese, onions and arugula pesto. You can even try the surprising Black Poggi, with mushrooms, chicken, Saint-Félicien and vegetable charcoal. And to finish on a sweet note, go for the airy, creamy tiramisu or lemon recipes.
All the ingredients for an unusual and innovative restaurant idea! All you have to do is visit Poggi Cup!
Poggi Cup – 4, rue Charles Moureu, 75013