Middle Eastern cooking in Lyon is best sampled on the Croix-Rousse slopes, where small kitchens trade on flavour over formality. Nafas on Rue Rene Leynaud in the 1er is the address that defines the category, known for its falafel and mezze in the Martiniere quarter. It is a single strong recommendation rather than a wide field.
Nafas in Lyon's 1er is the Middle Eastern counter on Rue Rene Leynaud cooking hummus bowls, wraps and falafel plates with house pickles, tahini and sumac.
OrderThe hummus bowl with kebab; add the falafel side for €3 more.
TipLunch and early dinner only; closed Sunday. Take-away through the side window after 14:00.
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