For a gourmet and exotic break, we go to Chile to taste delicious homemade empanadas and Latin American specialties, at Maylin, in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris.
Does the Parisian grayness depress you? So, head for the sun and the warmth of Chilein the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, at Mayli’s Resto & Co, for a gourmet break full of vitamins! The perfect spot to discover this South American gastronomyand its delicious traditional dishes, thanks to the know-how of Maylin and her brother Victor, Chilean of origin, as well as her husband Hugo, a family affair!
Obviously, the flagship product is the empanada, this delicious stuffed turnover very common in the region and revisited in all its forms here, so that it is accessible to all. With around ten seats, this authentic place is pretty small but very well placed, ideal for take away, which is what the majority of customers we encountered do. We sit down in the warm-toned room to taste these homemade specialties right behind us. On the menu, you’re spoiled for choice!
Although we obviously had to try the empanadas, we hesitated for a long time with the burgers and hot dogs, enough to come back another time. For plant lovers, the Bowl Empanada allows you to taste the specialty, with rice, guacamole, a mix of vegetables and plantain. That day, the empanada of the week was original, with Quince paste and mozzarella! A surprising but very good mixture, with whole pieces of cheese and a well-filled and soft turnover, which didn’t change much compared to a normal dough.
We also tested the vegan version, with a dough made from Black radish, giving it an unusual color with two different flavors: caramelized tomato & grilled eggplant or three cheeses! A complete offer accessible to allwhich is inspired by gastronomy from around the world.
The American with BBQ sauce, ground meat and pickles, the ChaparritaItalian-style with ham, tomato and basil, the Caribbean with chorizo and plantain or even the Peru with chicken, Peruvian yellow chili sauce and black olives, a real empanada world tour ! There are obviously traditional Chilean versions, since each country in South America has its own!
We continue the discovery of Chilean cuisine with desserts, which often involve dulce de leche, this delicious, very sweet milk jam. We opted for a mixture of these sweets, to travel to the heart of what this sunny country has to offer, with a reina’s arma soft rolled sponge cake, sprinkled with coconut, as well as a alfajor of maicenaa much crunchier shortbread cookie, a little dry, but perfect for dipping in the associated fresh yogurts!
Enough to stay for lunch in right in the heart of Chilethanks to specialties cooked and served with heart and smile, to the sound of Spanish music. We accompany the meal with a Chilean cocktail to honor the culture until the end, sipping a pisco sourperfectly typical with its slightly acidic lime, which awakens the taste buds, or a horchataa popular drink made from rice and cinnamon.
¡Buen provecho!
