Bomba, the Latin American restaurant-bar that's waking up the Grands Boulevards

Bomba is the superb new restaurant-bar on the Grands Boulevards. In this unusual spot nestled in a lush jungle, you'll enjoy Latin-American cuisine, refined tapas to share and hot cocktails.

Bomba is the new restaurant-bar on the Grands Boulevards that will take you on a journey. Just a stone's throw from the Bonne Nouvelle metro station, this hot spot from the Mamie group marks the revival of this iconic boulevard. Both trendy and unusual, the spot immerses you in a luxuriant jungle where you can enjoy refined cuisine with a Latin-American accent.

The open kitchen gives you a glimpse of the magic happening behind the stove. Here, you'll enjoy a gourmet menu devised by French-Colombian Chef Guillermo Donoso. Having cut his teeth at Paul Bocuse's Brasserie du Louvre and Alain Ducasse's Les Ombres, this young talent is set to surprise Parisian gourmets with signature dishes revisited in his own way.

The result is a range of delicious tapas to share. We start with a must: tortilla chips with homemade guacamole. You might find this a classic, but it's well worth the experience: you dip corn chips in a deliciously tangy guacamole, with pomegranate seeds adding an extra kick.

And don't miss the tuna ceviche, served in coconut with plantain chips, pineapple, pomegranate and passion fruit. Ultra fruity and vitamin-packed, it's the perfect way to feel like you're on vacation in this spot that does nothing like everyone else.

For meat lovers, the tiradito de carne might just make your heart skip a beat: the beef, just seared, literally melts in your mouth. The slices are arranged on a bed of the famous guacamole, with peppers adding an irresistible juicy crunch with a chimichurri sauce.

There's also street-food revisited, such as grilled corn. Here again, you shouldn't expect simplicity: in any case, you can trust Bomba to make every dish you order an unforgettable taste experience. The corn, for example, is topped with cream cheese and parmesan, which melt into the kernels.

A final favorite? The beer-marinated braised chicken, expertly seasoned and sprinkled with peanuts. Particularly suited to lovers of smoky, bitter flavors.

The spot, which lends itself perfectly to lunch in a verdant setting, is transformed in the evening with dimmed lights and a festive atmosphere. From Thursday to Saturday, you can dance the night away until 2am, feeling like you're on vacation as you sip cocktails featuring South American flavours.

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly.

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.

This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation. If your experience differs from ours, please let us know.