Great restaurant for those with gluten and lactose intolerance! What a joy to eat pastry chefs' cakes. Special mention for the carrot cake and the royal! The pain au chocolat isn't exactly flaky, but is still very good!
On the other hand, I was disappointed because the opening hours on Saturdays aren't 9:30 a.m. but 10:30 a.m. We waited an hour in the neighborhood, only to find that all the savory brunch items weren't available until noon...
Even the lattes weren't available. It's a shame because the concept and the food are great!
I'll be honest: I didn't even want to leave a comment... Because Le Balagan is a place you want to keep to yourself. This restaurant is a slap in the face. World peace. Yannick takes obvious pleasure in offering vegan, organic, gluten-free cuisine—and mind you, not sad or sloppy dishes, no, everything here is crafted, thoughtful, and delicious. This is something you've never seen before in Marseille. Every plate is amazing, there's nothing to throw away. The eggplant moussaka with rosemary, the tajine-style stew with candied lemon, almonds, and apricots... pure bliss. Honestly, I didn't know how to repay him, it's so good... and then I realized: the best way is to come back, again and again. Thank you, Yannick. You've set the bar very, very high.
90% of the menu is gluten-free. The menu also has vegan options. The restaurant owner is very attentive and knows his dishes perfectly. The sauces are also gluten-free, so it's fantastic for celiacs. The food is very affordable and the dishes are delicious. If you order a starter, main course, and dessert, it costs 25 euros per person. I highly recommend it. A big thank you to Dragon Bay for this wonderful experience.
I love this restaurant, with most of the vegan and gluten-free choices, being coeliac I go there with my eyes closed.
The menu changes regularly, the portions are generous, the atmosphere is great, and the service is impeccable.
The concept is very promising: gluten-free pastries, with tempting products. We sense a real desire to offer a delicious alternative for people with gluten intolerances or sensitivities, and that deserves to be commended.
However, the flavors are lacking. The cookies, for example, aren't unpleasant, but they clearly lack flavor. There's no real taste identity; the flavors are bland, as if the base is there, but without the finishing touch that makes all the difference.
It's a shame, because we feel there's potential. Perhaps a little more work on the recipes, textures, dosages, or natural ingredients could really change the products offered.
I might come back in a few months to see how things are progressing, hoping that the taste will finally be there.
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