Butter chicken (murgh makhani in its original version) is one of those dishes that you try once and never forget. It arrives on your plate with its orange sauce, topped with cream and butter, with tender pieces of chicken cooked in a spicy but mild tomato sauce.
The aroma rises, that of garam masala, cumin, dried fenugreek, mild chili... Butter chicken is a curry that isn't spicy: it caresses, it warms without being aggressive, and that's probably why it appeals to both connoisseurs and novices of Indian cuisine, young and old alike.
The origins of butter chicken date back to New Delhi in the 1950s, when it was still a simple way of accommodating leftover tandoori chicken by simmering it in a butter, cream and tomato sauce, enriched with mild spices. The result is a rich, melt-in-your-mouth, mostly affordable dish that has become one of the great classics of Indian cuisine the world over.
This totemic dish can be found on the menus of many Parisian restaurants. So, here are the best places to eat butter chicken in Paris. To be accompanied by a cheese naan, of course!
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]
Seeklo, the art of the Indian grill washed down with cocktails, a flawless performance.
At Folie-Méricourt, Seeklo showcases the art of Indian-style grilling, washed down with cocktails. And it hits the spot! [Read more]
Delhi Bazaar, contemporary and creative Indian restaurant
Contemporary and creative, the Delhi Bazaar restaurant overturns the codes of Indian cuisine as we know them in Paris. A more than successful challenge! [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]
Ismaïl, colorful and tasty Indo-Lebanese cuisine
The Ismaïl restaurant offers a marriage of two gastronomies with many points in common. Indian and Lebanese cuisine come together in colorful, spicy and flavorful dishes. [Read more]
Find the location of all these places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
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Where to eat a good Indian curry, Thai curry or Japanese curry in Paris? Our best addresses
