Our favorite world cuisine restaurants in Strasbourg

Map of our good addresses

ASIA

Matsumotoya, the “real” Japanese cuisine (by Léa)

AtMatsumotoya, there is no sushi or maki: contrary to popular belief, the Japanese don’t eat them every day. The menu at this Japanese restaurant features everyday dishes: gyozas (ravioli), takoyakis (octopus fritters), yasai tendon (fried vegetables), soba or udon (noodles with different accompaniments… A little bonus: gluten-free dishes are also available) and sweet lovers will delight in the matcha green tea cheesecake. It’s copious, delicious, excellent value for money… In short, my favorite Japanese restaurant in Strasbourg. The decoration and the service are also very nice and it is possible to eat “à la japonaise” sitting cross-legged on a tatami.

Cinnamon, the subtlety of Indian flavors (by Léa)

It’s not easy to find an Indian restaurant with unanimous approval, but that’s the case at Cinnamon. It offers the great classics such as lamb or prawns cooked “in the tandoor” (clay oven) or lentil dhal. But also seafood and grilled meats simmered in coconut milk and spices (ginger, coriander, saffron, turmeric, pepper etc. according to your choice). We enjoyed seasonal vegetables with saffron sauce, cashew nut and almond cream and chicken tikka massala. Special mention for the delicious cashew and pistachio naan. However, we did not test the desserts.

Le Cosy, a quality Chinese restaurant (by Vivine)

I remember a few years ago you could find Chinese restaurants everywhere. Then nothing, I guess they became Japanese, Thai and now Vietnamese or Korean haha. Le Cosy for its part, has been warmly installed for 15 years in the discreet but central rue des Couples, to our great delight. The menu is varied: from Chinese fondue to wok, not forgetting Peking duck and egg rolls, with a few vegetarian options: Shanghai in Strasbourg!

Chile Thai Lanna

Chili Thaï Lanna is Thai cuisine in all its finesse. After years of trying to find a decent Thai restaurant in Strasbourg, I’ve finally found the pearl that satisfies my taste buds! The restaurant, located in the Krutenau district, is beautifully appointed, with attentive service, and serves delicious Thai dishes. Don’t miss the crispy rice salad, with its thousand flavors, as well as the other dishes, each more delicious than the last. A favorite!

Hibiki, the finesse of Japan (by Léa)

The Hibiki is the kind of rare pearl that you want to keep the address for yourself! The dishes at this Japanese restaurant, run by two Japanese natives of Nagoya and Hiroshima, are real killers: green beans with black sesame, simmered and caramelized lotus and carrots, salmon with white miso, sashimi, caramelized chicken, red bean or sweet potato ice creams… All accompanied by (real) sake or a fine selection of wines, often organic. The Hibiki will definitely reconcile you with tofu and it is the opportunity to test the Japanese sense of service (excellent).

SOUTH AMERICA

Santa Elena, refined Latin America (by Léa)

Santa Elena is abistronomic version of the flavors of Latin America. On the menu, which changes with the seasons, lamb mice with beer and coriander, fish and seafood cassolette with spicy sauce, beef filet or entrecote, or crepes with milk jam. Being in a very greedy mood one evening, we took the menu starter, main course and dessert at 28 euros. After a guacamole and smoked salmon salad, a fish with coconut milk, spices and quinoa, and a ricotta pie with lime, coconut and almonds, we were full and delighted!

O Brazil, spice in the plate (by Léa)

Located in the very nice street of Jeu des Enfants, the Brazilian restaurant O Brazil delighted us with its delicia de legumes em queijo (vegetables baked in the oven with melted cheese) and its xinxim de galinha (chicken, peanuts, cashew nuts, shrimps, rice and coconut sauce). On the menu, many dishes in sauce, fritters or meatballs, fish, cheese or vegetables but also some grilled meat. I found it exotic, tasty and… spicy 😉 The plate of Brazilian desserts (custard pie, chocolate/coffee cake called despacito and passion fruit cheesecake) finished convincing me. I could have also chosen a bowl of ice cream, sorbets and fried bananas. The staff is very nice and will be happy to advise you.

AFRICA

Abyssinia, the pleasure of eating with your fingers (by Léa)

This is one of the original features of this Ethiopian restaurant: Yemiser Key Wot (lentil purée with chilli), Kitfo (raw beef with green chillies, ginger and onions) or Doro Wot (chicken drumsticks) can be eaten with the fingers at Abyssinia ! We shared a Ye-Tsom Beyaynetu, an assortment of 10 deliciously cooked and spiced vegetables. Being a vegetarian, I only cook vegetables, often with spices, and yet I was surprised and delighted to discover new flavors! Abyssinia also has a small list of African wines, not to be underestimated. We did not taste the coffee (Ethiopian of course) but it is worth the detour.

MIDDLE EAST

With cedar, the delicacy of the flavors of Lebanon (by Laurène)

Feel like Lebanese flavors? Rendezvous at the Lebanese restaurant Au Cèdre, a Strasbourg institution. I enjoyed this fresh cuisine, full of herbs and flavors, with a focus on vegetables… It is also easy to eat vegetarian, even if meat and fish lovers can also enjoy grilled meats. I loved the Mezzeh, which allows you to taste a lot of different little things and to have a lot of taste buds!

Tzatzi, the Mediterranean sun on your plate (by Vivine)

Generally, we like to support the independents. Tzatzi is certainly the concept of a group, but that doesn’t take away from the pleasure of a sunny place in all seasons: bright decoration, welcoming staff and in the plate Mediterranean explosion! Here no borders we find Turkish pides, Lebanese mezzes, Israeli shakshukas and other specialties more or less known or reinvented, all enhanced with cocktails what else 😉

Damascus, a Syrian restaurant offering great value for money (by Céline)

The Esplanade Shopping Center doesn’t look like much, and may seem like a rather odd recommendation. But here you’ll find a host of food stores, Turkish, Asian, Lebanese and Syrian restaurants. From Levantine to Asian cuisine, there are a good dozen world-food addresses to discover. In the center’s courtyard, almost every restaurant has its own terrace (some of them quite large), so there’s always room. If you want to travel a little and discover traditional dishes, this is a really good idea.

Le Damas is a Syrian restaurant, and the dishes are delicious, generous and inexpensive. If you can’t decide, I recommend the assortment of mezzés. The fried Lebanese bread that crisps up in the fatouche salad or the vegetable dishes, what a delight!

Fresh, colorful, fragrant, my favorite dish is Fattah with eggplant… Grilled meats, hot and cold mezzés, manaïchs (Syrian pizza), the value for money is excellent. There’s plenty of choice for under €10, so you can be curious and indulge yourself! The welcome and staff are always very friendly too.

BUT STILL …

As for the “western” cuisine (Europe, North America), the offer is plethoric and don’t count on us for the top burger! Well, we can tell you that the Mammoth Foot is a sure value 😉

However, let’s mention the sublime pizzas of L’Oro di Napoli (next to the Civil Hospital) and more generally the Italian cuisine of La Cantina (Marché Gayot). Let’s also note the Portuguese address La Patrie (Krutenau) and all the other (good) finds that we will add!