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Zinzin

Restaurant Zinzin (Paris)

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Yes, the name, French for “nutcase,” is a little irritating; sure, the neighborhood isn’t necessarily the most exciting one in Paris; but still, these sandwiches served on Rue Pigalle look more than decent… At this small bar surrounded by a few tables, the trio of Marc-Élie Hayek, Jules Behar and Arthur Billard do what they do best, showcase comforting Mediterranean cooking in its on-the-go iteration. So… will it be a pastrami, Tunisian, kefta smash, falafel or Italian sandwich? We chose the vibrant smash burger: kefta meatballs with crispy edges, Serrano bacon, sweet peppers, fresh tomatoes, onions, dill and a healthy dose of olive and garlic yogurt sauce, which fortunately didn’t turn the semolina bread holding it all together into a soggy mess. For a side, we opted for the rather underwhelming roasted potatoes with tzatziki and even more garlic and olives, before a nicely undercooked almond and orange blossom cookie. After all that, a little siesta is in order! // Théodule Mollard

FEELING THIRSTY? : Lemonade (€3), Denise pale ale (€5 for 330 ml) or water if you’re not feeling too crazy (Thonon or Badoit, €3 for 500 ml). 
PRICE: : Set menus €15-17, sandwiches €12 (kefta smash burger +€1), sides €3.50, desserts €3.50. 

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