The best Indian restaurants in Paris: our spicy and stylish top 5
Fancy an express trip to India without leaving Paris? Here are five addresses where spices dance with precision.
Ministry of Spice: a relaxed and tasty dining experience
Located in the 10ᵉ arrondissement, Ministry of Spice offers a modern, accessible take on Indian cuisine. The atmosphere is warm and urban, with colorful decor, light effects and a well-chosen playlist. It’s a lively place, but without excess, perfect for dinner with friends or a slightly different meal during the week.
On the plate, the restaurant revisits the great classics with precision. The butter chicken is melt-in-your-mouth, well-balanced and not too rich. The Chicken Briyani is just the right amount of spice. For vegetarians, the menu also offers great options such as Dal Makhani or Kadhai Paneer.
The drinks are not to be outdone. The cocktail menu is inspired by Indian flavors: mango, ginger, coriander, cardamom… The house lassi is a good alternative for those who prefer a non-alcoholic option.
Ministry of Spice strikes the right balance between quality street food and restaurant cuisine. It’s simple, well executed and makes a pleasant change from the classic addresses. A pleasant surprise to discover in a neighborhood on the move.
Ministry of Spice, 22 Av. Duquesne, 75007 Paris
Jugaad: a new generation of Indian chic
Jugaad is elegant and inventive India. Chef Manoj Sharma revisits the classics in a contemporary, graphic approach. Located in the 2ᵉ, the place seduces as much by its decor as by its plates. Thali becomes gourmet, homemade naan takes on an air of haute couture. Ideal for a refined dinner with accents of the subcontinent.
Jugaad – Indian Restaurant Paris 2, 16 Rue Favart, 75002 Paris
Sharma Ji: cool canteen and a well-balanced curry
In the Marais district, Sharma Ji breaks with clichés. The atmosphere is relaxed, the service fast, and the recipes ultra-mastered. Grilled chicken tikka, fragrant dhal, homemade lassi: everything is done for a quick but tasty lunch. We come here with friends, we come back for the homemade sauces. Simple, effective, always just right.
Sharma Ji, 16 Rue Frémicourt, 75015 Paris
Kuna Bada: Tamil street food
Kuna Bada is a plunge into Tamil Nadu cuisine. There’s no flashy decor here: the focus is on the plate. Crisp dosas, powerful sambars and vegetarian curries are effortlessly transporting. The spice is there, but never overpowering. Discover, share and enjoy. A still confidential address, but formidably good.
Kuna Bada, 42 Rue d’Argout, 75002 Paris
Desi Road: gentle, poetic India
On the quays of the Seine, Desi Road offers a subtle and delicate experience. The dishes are conceived as tributes to the regions of India. Each dish is precise, uncluttered, yet deeply flavorful. The place is chic without pretension. Ideal for a quiet dinner, far from the hustle and bustle, with a view of the river and an explosion of flavors.
Desi Road, 14 Rue Dauphine, 75006 Paris
Whether you’re looking for Bollywood ambience or understated elegance, these restaurants all offer a singular vision of Indian cuisine. Try them according to your mood, hunger… or craving for garam masala.
