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Fried to order
Kebbeh, sambousek and falafel are fried to order so they reach the table still hot, with a crisp outside and a soft centre.
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The art of sharing · Lyon 3
Lebanese hot mezze in Lyon
Lebanon, a bridge between East and West: golden kebbeh, crisp sambousek and grilled halloumi to share at the centre of the table, to travel for the length of a meal.
Every dish has a story
Hot mezze, the burning heart of the Lebanese table
At Layali Beyrouth, hot mezze is prepared just as it is in Lebanon: dough shaped by hand, a fragrant filling, then frying or the griddle at the last moment. Small steaming plates set at the centre of the table, to enjoy in our dining room in the heart of Lyon 3, as takeaway or delivered.
“Hot mezze is the gesture of sharing: little plates that leave the kitchen steaming and are passed from hand to hand.”
01 · The essentials
Why choose our hot mezze in Lyon
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Fresh produce daily
Our fillings are prepared every day by our chef qualified in Lebanese cuisine, from fresh produce selected without stock.
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More than ten recipes
Fried, oven-baked or griddled, with meat or fully vegetarian: enough to build a mezze table your own way, dine-in, as Click & Collect or delivered.
02 · Our menu
The hot mezze served at the restaurant
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Each hot mezze is prepared to order in our kitchen at 38 rue du Dauphiné. Here is the selection you will find in the dining room, as takeaway or delivered.
- Kebbeh 2 piecesكبة12,00 €
Fine bulgur shells filled with minced beef, onion and pine nuts, fried to a golden, crisp crust.
- Meat sambousek 3 piecesسمبوسك لحم12,00 €
Thin pastry parcels filled with minced meat seasoned with Lebanese spices, fried to order.
- Cheese sambousek 3 piecesسمبوسك جبنة12,00 €
Crisp parcels filled with melting cheeses lifted with fresh herbs.
- Fatayer 3 piecesفطاير12,00 €
Pastry triangles filled with spinach, onion and sumac, hand-folded and oven-baked.
- Falafel 5 piecesفلافل12,00 €
Chickpea and fava balls with fresh herbs, fried to order for a tender centre and a crisp shell.
- Kellajكلاج15,00 €
Markouk bread stuffed with melting halloumi, griddled for a stringy, crisp finish.
- Meat arayessعرايس لحم16,00 €
Lebanese bread filled with seasoned minced meat, griddled until crisp.
- Mixed arayessعرايس مشكل18,00 €
A selection of meat and cheese arayess, to share and discover several fillings on one plate.
- Chawarma hummusحمص شاورما15,00 €
Tahini chickpea cream topped with hot chawarma shavings, olive oil and pine nuts.
- Halloumiحلوم15,00 €
Cypriot cheese griddled and served hot with a touch of fresh herbs.
- Foul moudammasفول مدمس15,00 €
Fava beans simmered with garlic, lemon, olive oil and cumin, a Lebanese classic served warm.
Chapter · Tradition
Building a mezze table the Lebanese way
In Lebanon, a meal is built around sharing. The table opens with cold mezze, hummus, moutabal, tabbouleh, before making way for the hot mezze, more generous and more fragrant. Sambousek, fatayer and falafel are eaten with the hand, while kebbeh and arayess are cut with a fork: this progression warms the table and prepares the palate.
For a meal to share, pair our hot mezze with our creamy hummus and our cold mezze. Vegetarian guests have their place at the table too, from spinach fatayer to cheese kellaj.
Signature mezze
Falafel, the crisp emblem of the hot mezze
Among our hot mezze, falafel holds pride of place. Chickpeas and fava beans are worked with a bunch of fresh herbs, shaped into balls and fried to order: the outside turns golden and crisp while the centre stays soft and fragrant. A fully vegetarian recipe, served piping hot with a drizzle of sesame sauce.
It is rarely eaten alone: alongside hummus, grilled halloumi or a fatayer, enjoyed in our dining room at 38 rue du Dauphiné, as takeaway with Click & Collect or delivered in Lyon via Uber Eats and Deliveroo.
Fully vegetarian
Hot mezze for everyone, even without meat
- Our falafelchickpea and fava balls with fresh herbs, fried to order and served piping hot.
- Our hummustahini chickpea cream, perfect for dipping sambousek, fatayer and falafel.
For a birthday, a company meal or a private hire, discover our group offers and our catering service, for up to 30 guests on site.
FAQ
Your questions about hot mezze in Lyon
What is a Lebanese hot mezze?
A hot mezze is a small preparation served warm or hot as a starter, designed to be shared. At Layali Beyrouth in Lyon, these mezze cover the classics of the Lebanese repertoire: kebbeh, sambousek, fatayer, falafel, grilled halloumi or arayess. They are ordered as an assortment, set at the centre of the table, to build a convivial meal for several.
How many hot mezze should you plan per person?
For a full mezze meal in Lyon, plan on around three to five pieces of hot mezze per person, alongside cold mezze and perhaps a grill. Our dining-room team will advise you according to your appetite, the number of guests and the other dishes ordered. The aim is sharing: it is better to vary the flavours than to pile up plates.
Can hot mezze be ordered as takeaway or delivery?
Yes, all our hot mezze are available as takeaway via Click & Collect at 38 rue du Dauphiné in Lyon 3, as well as delivered through Uber Eats and Deliveroo within our coverage area. To keep the sambousek, kebbeh or falafel crisp, we recommend eating them quickly or warming them for a few minutes in the oven.
Do you offer vegetarian hot mezze?
Yes, several hot mezze on our menu are fully vegetarian: cheese sambousek, spinach fatayer, falafel, grilled halloumi, foul moudammas and kellaj. They make it possible to build a complete Lebanese meal without meat, paired with our cold mezze such as hummus, moutabal or tabbouleh. Do ask the team if you follow a specific diet.
Are hot mezze included in your set menus?
Our set menus combine cold mezze, hot mezze and a main dish depending on the chosen composition, with options at €18, €30 and €35. For a group, family or colleagues' meal in Lyon, we can also steer you towards a catering menu or a private hire suited to your number of guests.
Can you order hot mezze for an event in Lyon?
Yes, our hot mezze can be prepared on platters for your company meals, birthdays, seminars or private receptions in Lyon and the surrounding area. The restaurant also welcomes up to 30 people on site. To discuss your project, get in touch: we adapt the quantities and pairings to your guests' profiles.
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Online booking, from lunch to dinner. Groups up to 30 people on request, with an adapted menu.