Mokonuts, exterior

Mokonuts

Top choice in Paris


Much-loved hole-in-the-wall Mokonuts, with a beautiful mosaic-tiled floor, makes a cosy refuge for snacks like flourless chocolate layer cake, clementine almond cake and white-chocolate and roasted-almond cookies. Sea bream with chickpeas and capers, and lamb shoulder with hummus are among the all-organic lunchtime mains (book well ahead). Natural wines and craft beers feature on the drinks list. Bookings are recommended.

Alternatively, head around the corner to its offspring Mokoloco for gourmet sandwiches, salads and famous cookies – look for the same mint-green façade.


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