Le Faham by Kelly Rangama brings Réunionnais reference points into Paris’s modern-dining register, with Michelin recognition and a polished room in the 17th arrondissement. The meal works through French pacing rather than island-themed shorthand: controlled spice, pastry discipline, and a €€€ bracket that places it among Paris’s serious contemporary tables.
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- Address
- 108 Rue Cardinet, 75017 Paris, France
- Phone
- +33 1 53 81 48 18
- Website
- lefaham.com
- Directions
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Le Faham by Kelly Rangama is a Modern Cuisine restaurant in Paris.
The restaurant’s name refers to faham, an orchid native to Réunion that is known for a subtle almond scent. Kelly Rangama, noted as a 2017 Top Chef contestant, chose this flower as part of the restaurant’s identity. Beyond that verified description, a reliable way to frame the venue is simply: Modern Cuisine in Paris, with the restaurant’s name carrying a clear Réunion reference.
Modern Cuisine in a Paris setting
For diners comparing contemporary restaurants in Paris, Le Faham by Kelly Rangama is best read through its confirmed essentials: Modern Cuisine, €€€ pricing, and evening service at the start of the week, with lunch also listed from Wednesday to Friday.
In a Paris dining plan, it can sit alongside other modern-minded restaurants without needing to overstate the comparison. Rooster, Coretta, Agapé, and Furna are useful names to consider separately when mapping different versions of contemporary dining, while Le Faham by Kelly Rangama has its own identity through its name, chef association, and Modern Cuisine listing.
The clearest editorial reason to consider the restaurant is its combination of Paris setting, Modern Cuisine classification, €€€ price level, and the Réunion reference embedded in the name. Those are the grounded facts; more detailed claims about the exact cooking style, room, or service format should be treated as unconfirmed unless verified by the restaurant.
Why the verified listing matters here
The restaurant is in Paris, serves Modern Cuisine, is priced at €€€, and has a smart-casual dress code. Its opening times are listed as dinner on Monday and Tuesday, lunch and dinner on Wednesday through Friday, and closed on Saturday and Sunday.
That schedule makes the restaurant especially relevant for weekday planning. Monday and Tuesday are dinner-only in the verified hours, while Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday include both a midday and evening service. No verified take-out, delivery, allergy accommodations, seat count, tasting-menu format, or specific dish list is available here.
For readers building a wider Paris itinerary, the safest comparison is with other Paris dining rooms in general terms rather than through unverified claims about geography, awards, or menu overlap. The restaurant should be evaluated on the confirmed basics: Modern Cuisine, Paris, €€€, smart casual, and the stated weekly hours.
How to read it against Paris and beyond
The useful way to approach the restaurant is to treat it as a Paris restaurant with a verified Modern Cuisine listing and a name that references Réunion through the faham orchid. The available confirmed data does not support detailed claims about specific influences on individual dishes, exact techniques, or a fixed dining format.
For a broader dining plan, compare it with other Paris restaurants according to the practical details that matter most: schedule, price band, cuisine category, and dress code. Within that frame, the restaurant is a weekday-focused €€€ Modern Cuisine option in Paris.
The editorial case is direct: this is a restaurant for diners looking for Modern Cuisine in Paris, with a smart-casual setting and a verified schedule that includes weekday dinners and Wednesday-to-Friday lunch service. Anything more specific should be confirmed directly before making a reservation.
Cuisine Lens
Side-by-side context: comparable cuisine and price.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Faham by Kelly RangamaThis venue — the venue you are viewing | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin 1 Star |
| Rooster | Modern Cuisine | Not listed | Modern Cuisine, €€€ |
| Agapé | Modern Cuisine | Not listed | Modern Cuisine, €€€€ |
| Coretta | Modern Cuisine | Not listed | Modern Cuisine, €€ |
| The Union Rye | Modern Cuisine | Not listed | Modern Cuisine, ££ |
| Furna | Modern Cuisine | Not listed | Modern Cuisine, £££ |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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Current opening hours
- Monday
- 7:30–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:30–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
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