After signing off on spots such as Jugaad, Amanie, Sir Winston, and the Korean delights of Seoul Mama, chef Manoj Sharma reveals a new project in the heart of Paris. Since June, The Indian Arms has been welcoming food lovers in the 2nd arrondissement with an original concept that fuses the world of the British pub with the richness of Indian cuisine.
With its shimmering décor, its laid-back vibe and its roaming menu, the place evokes the London gastropubs the chef rubbed shoulders with during his years in the United Kingdom. A gastropub designed to welcome both professional lunches and the afterworks, meals on the terrace as well as evenings that stretch into a cocktail. You feel here the idea so dear to the culture of English pubs: a lively spot where people come to share a drink and a few plates at any hour of the day.
The presence of Indian dishes on the menus of London’s gastropubs is the fruit of a remarkable cultural fusion that sprang from the rise of Desi Pubs in the 1960s, when South Asian owners began reinventing the traditional pub by pairing beer with tandoori grills.
Today, this popular tradition is further elevated by a wave of trendy gastropubs that are shaking up London's dining scene by replacing the classic Sunday roast with regional, refined Indian cuisine. A perfect pairing that embodies London’s cosmopolitan identity, where the curry has long stood as a cornerstone of the local gastronomic heritage!
At The Indian Arms, Manoj Sharma reimagines several great British classics through the lens of spices and Indian flavors. The result is an original menu that stays approachable: the scotch egg (€9) comes with a dal of red lentils and minced pork masala, the cauliflower (€11) is roasted and gratinated, topped with a cheesy sauce and a spicy rose crumble, while the garlic bread (€5) flaunts its best brioche-y virtues.
Meat lovers can turn to the vindaloo pork ribs (19€), devilishly long-simmered travers de porc, or the roasted coquelet with Goa-inspired flavors, a poultry dish that’s rare to see on Parisian menus. Of course, the desserts continue this fusion of the two culinary traditions, with the mango crème brûlée (8€) and the ginger cake (8€), not far removed from the sticky toffee pudding in execution.
The chef stretches the metaphor right into the glasses, with cocktails that echo flavors from afar, like the Queen Bee (bourbon, vanilla syrup, mango, ginger beer; €12) and the Lady Sharma (gin, Prosecco, Saint-Germain, cardamom syrup; €12). Another pleasant surprise is the presence of a lunch menu, and a noteworthy one at that. Expect €21 for a starter/main or main/dessert combo, or €26 for a starter/main/dessert, covering nearly all of the menu choices!
With The Indian Arms, Manoj Sharma isn’t aiming to recreate a classic English pub or a traditional Indian restaurant. Instead, he envisions a hybrid venue drawn from his two adopted cultures, and it’s a success.
This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.
Dates and Opening Time
Next days
Thursday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 02:30 p.m.
- from 05:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 02:30 p.m.
- from 05:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 02:30 p.m.
- from 05:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Monday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 02:30 p.m.
- from 05:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tuesday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 02:30 p.m.
- from 05:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
from 12:00 p.m. to 02:30 p.m.
- from 05:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location
The Indian Arms
9 Rue Paul Lelong
75002 Paris 2
Route planner
Official website
www.theindianarms.paris
