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Parsley chopped by hand
The flat parsley is chopped by blade and the fine bulgur measured in the Lebanese tradition, for a green tabbouleh where the herb leads, never the grain.
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Cold mezze · Lyon 3
Lebanese tabbouleh in Lyon
Lebanon, a bridge between East and West: a green, fresh and lemony tabbouleh, made each day on rue du Dauphiné, to travel for the length of a meal.
Every dish has a story
Tabbouleh, an ode to flat parsley
At Layali Beyrouth, tabbouleh is made just as it is in Lebanon: a dish of finely chopped flat parsley, lifted with firm tomato, spring onion, a squeeze of lemon and olive oil. The fine bulgur plays only a supporting role. Enjoy it in our dining room in the heart of Lyon 3, as takeaway or delivered.
“Tabbouleh is first and foremost parsley. Everything else comes to accompany it.”
01 · The essentials
Three reasons to choose our Lebanese tabbouleh in Lyon
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Fresh daily
Produce chosen fresh day by day, never stocked: firm tomatoes, juicy lemons, quality olive oil. The dressing is made shortly before it reaches the table.
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The chef's recipe
A recipe led by our chef qualified in Lebanese cuisine, faithful to the family proportions of Beirut and Mount Lebanon.
Chapter · The recipe
An authentic tabbouleh, far from the semolina version
Many people in Lyon discover tabbouleh through its French version, dominated by durum semolina, abundant mint and sometimes raisins. The tabbouleh we serve on rue du Dauphiné follows another logic, inherited from the families of Beirut: what dominates the plate is the deep green of finely chopped flat parsley, while the fine bulgur brings only a grainy texture, just enough to soak up the juice of lemon and tomato.
Alongside the parsley you find firm tomato in small dice, thinly sliced spring onion, a little mint, freshly squeezed lemon, olive oil and salt. No processed ingredient: the freshness of the produce and the precision of the cut make all the difference. A mezze that pairs perfectly with our creamy hummus and our grills.
Chapter · At the table
Tabbouleh, a pillar of the cold mezze served in Lyon
In the Lebanese tradition, a meal begins with a succession of small dishes shared in the centre of the table: the mezze. Tabbouleh is one of its pillars, alongside hummus, moutabal and fattoush. Served as a starter, it refreshes the palate and prepares for the bolder flavours of the hot dishes, kafta, chich taouk, shawarma.
In the middle of the table, it balances the richness of a hummus or a smoky-aubergine moutabal. For a lighter meal it can also stand as a dish in its own right, with Lebanese bread. Many of our regulars from the Part-Dieu area choose it at lunchtime, between two appointments, to enjoy dine-in or as Click & Collect.
To pair with
Tabbouleh at the heart of the Lebanese table
- Our house hummuschickpea purée, tahini, lemon and olive oil, the creamy companion to tabbouleh.
- Our cold mezzean assortment of starters to share, of which tabbouleh is the must-have.
For a buffet, a group meal or a reception of up to 30 guests, discover our Lebanese grills too.
FAQ
Your questions about Lebanese tabbouleh in Lyon
What sets a real Lebanese tabbouleh apart?
Lebanese tabbouleh is above all a salad of finely chopped flat parsley, lifted with fresh tomato, onion, a squeeze of lemon and olive oil. The fine bulgur plays only a supporting role, unlike the French version where semolina dominates. At Layali Beyrouth, we make this traditional recipe respecting the Lebanese family proportions.
Is the tabbouleh made every day in Lyon 3?
Yes. Our produce is chosen fresh day by day, without stock, which lets us prepare the tabbouleh in the kitchen at service time. The parsley is chopped by hand, the tomatoes and onion cut finely, and the dressing made shortly before it reaches the table to preserve the freshness of the herbs.
Can the tabbouleh be ordered as takeaway or delivery?
Tabbouleh is available dine-in, as takeaway via our Click & Collect service, and delivered across Lyon and its area through Uber Eats and Deliveroo. For takeaway we recommend calling or using Click & Collect to guarantee availability at busy times.
Is Lebanese tabbouleh suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets?
Yes, the tabbouleh as we make it is 100% plant-based. It contains no dairy, egg or meat: only fresh vegetables, herbs, bulgur, lemon, olive oil and a little salt. It is one of the dishes on our menu most appreciated by the vegetarian and vegan clientele of Lyon.
Can tabbouleh be part of a catering buffet or a group meal?
Absolutely. Tabbouleh is one of the must-haves we offer as catering and for group receptions of up to 30 guests. It pairs ideally with our assortments of mezze, grills and starters, in a format suited to the number of guests and the setup of the event.
Where can you enjoy this tabbouleh in Lyon?
Layali Beyrouth is located at 38 rue du Dauphiné, in the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon, near Part-Dieu. We welcome guests from Monday to Saturday, 12pm, 2pm at lunch and 7pm, 11pm in the evening. Booking is recommended, especially in the evening and at weekends.
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Online booking, from lunch to dinner. Groups up to 30 people on request, with an adapted menu.