Curry is the kind of dish that awakens the senses from the very first spoonful: hot, fragrant, comforting, sometimes spicy but always generous. Behind this single word lies a culinary world as vast as it is colorful. After all, you don't eat the same curry in Tokyo as you do in New Delhi or Bangkok! Each country has its own recipes, traditions and nuances. Red curry, green curry, yellow curry, thick or creamy, curry is infinitely versatile.
In India, curry is not a single dish but a way of cooking: spices are roasted, mixed, and infused in a sauce made from tomatoes, yogurt, or coconut milk. These are known as masala, korma, or tikka. Each region and even each family has its own version. Indian curry can be vegetarian, made with lentils or eggplant, but also with chicken, lamb, or fish. It's all about the fragrance, the juices, and the aromas that slowly infuse the dish.
To the east, in Thailand, curry becomes livelier and more intense. Here, no spice powder, but a paste of raw ingredients: red and green chillies, lemongrass, galanga, garlic, shrimp paste... Everything is crushed with a mortar and pestle, then browned in a saucepan with coconut milk to form a rich, glossy sauce. Red curry, pungent and creamy, is one of the best known; green curry, often the spiciest, is also very herbaceous; while yellow curry, milder, tends towards turmeric and cumin. Chicken, beef, tofu or shrimp are added, along with crunchy vegetables and Thai basil. Often served with jasmine rice, Thai curry explodes in the mouth.
In Japan, curry takes on a completely different form. Kare raisu is a family dish that is mild, thick, and slightly sweet. It is very popular and is often served with white rice and breaded pork. The sauce, which is thick like a velouté, is made from a curry roux and vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onions). It is a comforting dish that is easy to love and is part of everyday life in Japan.
In fact, what makes curry so irresistible is its ability to adapt to all tastes. Whether you like the fire of green curry, the roundness of Japanese curry or the spice of masala curry, there's bound to be a curry to suit you. So, here are the best places to enjoy a curry in Paris!
Gourou, a traditional Indian bazaar in Paris
With its traditional bazaar look, the Indian restaurant Gourou will open its doors in Paris next autumn. [Read more]
Buja, vegetarian restaurant with Thai and Vietnamese specialties Paris 13th arrondissement
Looking for a good vegetarian restaurant with an exotic flair? We'd like to take you to Buja, the good restaurant serving Thai, Vietnamese and even Korean specialties in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. [Read more]
Kuna Bada, a colorful Indian brasserie near Place des Victoires
The Kuna Family opens Kuna Bada, its third address in Paris. This time, it's a large Indian brasserie, a stone's throw from Place des Victoires. [Read more]
Kuma, comforting Japanese curries and donburis
For a dose of comfort, head to Kuma, which specializes in donburi and Japanese curry. [Read more]
Yujin: the 2nd arrondissement restaurant in Paris that fuses Japanese cuisine and street food
When four lifelong friends decide to join forces to create a place that's just like them, the result is Yujin! Located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this friendly, gourmet eatery fuses Japanese cuisine and street food in a modern restaurant with a hip-hop soundtrack. [Read more]
Jinchan Yokocho, the Japanese curry den in Paris
Following the success of Jinchan Shokudo, Franco-Japanese couple Alban and Miyo Cacace are back at it again, opening a new izakaya, Jinchan Yokocho, where you can wolf down comforting Japanese curries. [Read more]
Baan PhadThai, the Thai restaurant in Paris' 2nd arrondissement
Baan PhadThai, Bangkok's benchmark for traditional pad thai, has set up shop in Paris's Étienne Marcel district. We're off to discover this exotic new spot, which will take us back to Thailand for a meal, indoors or on a sunny terrace. [Read more]
Q Bar, the excellent Thai restaurant and cocktail bar in the 11th arrondissement.
We'd like to take you on a tour of Q Bar, a Thai restaurant featuring homemade dishes made with fresh ingredients, and historically the first Thai bistro to open in Paris. Exotic cocktails, astonishing pad thai and superb, flavorful plates await you in a pretty, unique decor. [Read more]
Luangpra, a little Lao-Thai nugget in the neighbourhood
As tasty as it is affordable, the Luangpra restaurant, with its specialties at the crossroads of Thai and Laotian cuisine, deserves to be known by the inhabitants of rue Saint-Maur, but not only. [Read more]
Little Bambou: the new Thai gem near Trocadéro
Little Bambou is the name of the new Thai restaurant on the Trocadéro side of the 16th arrondissement. The little brother of Bambou Paris, this exotic new spot is sure to delight your taste buds. A real gem for lovers of Asian cuisine, combining taste and fresh produce. [Read more]
Thiou, Apiradee Thirakomen's Thai restaurant back at the Norman hotel
Chef Apiradee Thirakomen installs Thiou, her iconic Thai restaurant from the 2000s, in the Hotel Norman, a stone's throw from Place de l'Etoile. [Read more]
Berkeley Garden, the Indian restaurant on the Pont de l'Alma
Berkeley Garden is the name of a new Indian restaurant in the 7th arrondissement, behind the Eglise de la Sainte-Trinité, offering a modern North Indian gastronomic experience. In a refined setting, you'll discover the best of Indian gastronomy in Paris. [Read more]
Nana Bistro Thaï, the Franco-Thai restaurant at MK2 Quai de Loire
A Thai restaurant in the MK2 Quai de Loire, Nana offers fine palates a simple but well-crafted Franco-Thai cuisine that transports us a thousand miles away. [Read more]
The Sir Winston and its chic English pub atmosphere
The Sir Winston has undergone a facelift to become a spicy restaurant, somewhere between an English pub and Indian cuisine made in London. [Read more]
Jaipur Café, the Indian restaurant for lovers of Indian and Pakistani cuisine!
Le Jaipur Café has been serving Indian and Pakistani cuisine in Paris for over 10 years. If you're looking for a good Indian restaurant, head for Gare de l'Est in the 10th arrondissement to enjoy delicious, spicy, well-cooked dishes. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Where to eat good butter chicken in Paris? Our good addresses
An emblematic dish of Indian cuisine, butter chicken seduces young and old alike with its creamy sauce, mild spices and perfect balance of heat and sweetness. In Paris, it's one of the most popular dishes ordered in Indian restaurants, so here's a list of good places to try it! [Read more]
Where to eat good butter chicken in Paris? Our good addresses
