Lebanese ice creams in Paris for all tastes. (Credit: M.L/L'Orient-Le Jour)
A delicious remedy for the summer heat, Lebanese booza (a type of ice cream) has become a fixture on Parisian streets in recent years. Unlike classic ice cream, this Levantine specialty stands out for its distinctive flavors and chewy texture, created by sahlab (wild orchid starch) and mastic.First popularized in Paris by the Bachir brand, booza is no longer confined to one location. Other Lebanese ice cream makers now serve their own versions of the dessert, offering Parisians and visitors alike the chance to taste this emblematic treat.From ashta (a thick, silky cream used in Levantine desserts) and ward (rose) to avocado, L’Orient-Le Jour highlights five spots to (re)discover booza in all its forms.Bouzet Bachir, a rejuvenation, with added nostalgia. Photo M.L. Article not found.Bachir, the most iconicA household name in Lebanon with...
A delicious remedy for the summer heat, Lebanese booza (a type of ice cream) has become a fixture on Parisian streets in recent years. Unlike classic ice cream, this Levantine specialty stands out for its distinctive flavors and chewy texture, created by sahlab (wild orchid starch) and mastic.First popularized in Paris by the Bachir brand, booza is no longer confined to one location. Other...
