Look. I’ve been to more than 100 of the hippest, coolest restaurants in Paris, but this one brunch spot takes the cake. Not only do most Parisian restaurants not really serve American-style brunch, but the breakfast food you’ll find on offer at most Paris bistros is a croissant and an ‘okay’ cup of coffee at best.

Enter: Kubri. Kubri serves up my favorite brunch in all of Paris. I’ve been multiple times and its creative take on Lebanese food literally never disappoints.

I speak both Arabic and French and have traveled extensively around France and the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. How that shows up in my life today is that I love Levantine and French food. (Well, I love all food, if I’m being honest.) And that also means that I’ve eaten a lot of Middle Eastern food all over the world.

Here’s what makes Kubri stand out:

• Their small plates are perfect for sharing but not so small that you leave your meal still hungry. When we go we’ll order almost exclusively off the small, shareable plates and skip the big roasted meat dishes. It’s nice to have a break from the meat-centric cuisine of many Parisian restaurants!
• They offer playful, modern takes on Middle Eastern classics. Every bite is a new discovery, a new revelation about what Levantine food can be.
• This plant-forward menu pleases vegetarian and vegan diners alike, which is a rare find in Paris!
• I love the way they use so many fresh, delicious herbs! The flavors of each dish positively dance on my taste buds and stay light in my stomach.

Kubri

Levantine, Middle Eastern fusion food. All-around excellent for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Address: 108 Rue Amelot, 75011 Paris, France

Hours:

• Open Tuesday-Saturday
• 12–2:30 PM
• 7–10:30 PM

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