Who’s it for? Hummus habitués.
What should I order? Hummus, duh. Either vegetarian or dotted with mouth-watering meats.
How much? The lunchtime set menu is a snip at €11.
Chalkboard menus, Israeli pop, roasted cauliflower…it could almost be the cult Marais restaurant Miznon. But here, the star of the show is smooth-as-butter hummus, with a distinct tahini tang. This Château d’Eau joint imports its humus from Israel – but all organic veg is grown in South-western France.
The €11 lunch deal includes the pitriyot humus, brightened up with Paris and roasted Portobello mushrooms, pickled onions, parsley and sprinkled with dukkah, a mix of grains, nuts and spices. To boost the protein levels, you can add a hard-boiled egg for €1. Pita bread comes warm and is perfect for dipping in the giant plate of tangy hummus.
In keeping with the sesame vibe, the tahini biscuit (€1.50) is melt-in-the-mouth delicious and the perfect end to this little jaunt to Israel.