The guide
What is Lebanese cuisine?
Mediterranean origins, mezze, grills, fresh herbs and the art of sharing, explained by the chef of Layali Beyrouth in Lyon 3.
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The Layali Beyrouth blog
Lebanon, a bridge between East and West: our articles tell the dishes, the gestures and the traditions of Lebanese cuisine in Lyon.
Every dish has a story
The journal of Lebanese cuisine in Lyon
The Layali Beyrouth blog gathers our articles on Lebanese cuisine: where mezze come from, how a chich taouk grill is prepared, what tells a shawarma from a kebab, and what to order on a first visit. Every guide is written from our kitchen at 38 rue du Dauphiné, in Lyon 3, where the Zbib couple has been serving home-made Lebanese cuisine since May 2010.
All the articles
Our guides to Lebanese cuisine
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The guide
What is a Lebanese mezze?
Definition, cold and hot mezze, the art of sharing and how to enjoy them in Lyon 3, at a family Lebanese restaurant.
The guide
What is hummus?
Definition, ingredients, Levantine origins and tasting of a mezze that became emblematic of the Lebanese table.
The guide
What is a falafel?
Levantine origin, chickpea, herb and spice composition, cooking and tasting of the best-known fritter of the Levant.
The dishes
Traditional Lebanese dishes in Lyon
Mezze, kibbeh, shawarma, falafel, grills and baklava: an overview of the great classics to know before sitting down.
The grills
What is chich taouk?
Origin, spellings, the secret of the yoghurt marinade and the flame cooking of the Lebanese chicken skewer.
The grills
Lebanese chicken chawarma
House marinade, slow cooking on the vertical spit, chicken, beef or mixed versions, and the Lebanese way to enjoy it.
Understanding
The difference between shawarma and kebab
Origins, meats, marinades, sauces and preparation: two dishes often confused, two quite distinct traditions.
Tips
What to order in a Lebanese restaurant?
Mezze, grills, dishes to share: our tips in Lyon to build a first order without going wrong.
Catering
The typical menu of a Lebanese caterer in Lyon
Mezze, grills, desserts and Lebanese wines: quantity bearings and organisation ideas to build your buffet.
Catering
How to choose a Lebanese caterer
Authenticity, freshness, formats and logistics: the right criteria before entrusting your event in Lyon.
The guide
What is baklava?
Filo pastry, nuts and syrup: composition, shapes and variants, differences between the Lebanese, Turkish and Greek versions, and how to serve it.
The guide
Lebanese tabbouleh recipe: the real one, with parsley, and why it looks nothing like…
An authentic Lebanese tabbouleh recipe: a flat-leaf parsley salad with a little fine bulgur, lemon and olive oil. Step-by-step method, mistakes to avoid, differences with French-style tabbouleh.
The guide
What is kibbeh? Bulgur, meat and shaping: the guide to the national dish…
What is kibbeh? Bulgur, meat, stuffing, spindle shaping and the main families (fried, baked, nayyeh): the guide to Lebanon's national dish.
Discover the restaurant
After the reading, the tasting: the menu, our story and our formats for your events in Lyon 3.
Visiting Layali Beyrouth
Three ways
to spend a good evening.
Book a table
Online booking, from lunch to dinner. Groups up to 30 people on request, with an adapted menu.
Delivery & Click and Collect
Order online for delivery or pick up your meal at the time that suits you.
Find us
38 rue du Dauphiné, 69003 Lyon
Mon, Sat · 12-2 PM / 7-11 PM
Free street parking
Mercière car park, 5 min walk