Bollynan Streetfood indienne - Grands Boulevards — Restaurant in Paris

I hadn’t been in the neighborhood in (many!) years but I’m a fan of Indian food so, naturally, when I found out that an Indian restaurant was right there, I wanted to give it a try.

At first, I was skeptical about the idea of mixing street food and Indian food (I usually love sitting and the whole ordering process) but these guys managed to do it in such a clever way!

The food itself is served directly from the “traiteur” area where the waiter can guide you and recommend based on your tastes. Which means you get the benefits of a buffet (you see what you order) but also of a more traditional restaurant (the food is fresh and not touched by other clients). The bread is also warmed up per order before serving, which is better than many buffets where the bread is warmed up constantly until you pick it up.

I found the quality of the food very good, especially at that price. My feeling is rather that I paid the street food price for restaurant-grade food. Which is a fantastic bargain for the customer! (Special mention for their home-made lassi—a real treat!)

The atmosphere of the room is far away from street food: it’s super cozy and comfy! But with a view on the street (the real street food part of it? :)), which gives an impression that you eat in the busy city while still enjoying the peaceful room of the restaurant.

The staff was friendly, warm, and welcoming, also helpful and willing to accommodate the new guest I was, showing me how to enjoy best my time with them. Which I did… and intend to...

If there was 0 star rating. I would give that..As a tourist at least you expect to be treated nicely..Unfortunately only one person knew a little English. It’s just shocking that you have an Indian restaurant in tourist spot and there’s absolutely no communication that is going to help the tourists. This is all secondary now the main part ..the Chef unfortunately I don’t know his name..I was ordering my stuff and the so called Chef randomly came and said ‘By the way you are three people so order 3 plates you can’t just have one plate and share it’ I was like excuse me? I hadn’t even started ordering what made you think I would take only one plate and share? It would be right to say that if I had ordered only one plate!! But you can’t just assume all customers do that and it’s completely embarrassing.The person who served the food just didn’t understand a little bit of English and poured half of the stuff I ordered onto all 3 plates..which is again a waste. I don’t understand how this restaurant has so many starts and how are people statisfied with this..No wonder when we went there were hardly 2 or 3 people.

Please save yourself and there are plenty of Indian Restaurants that are good by heart and also...

I am 100% Indian and this is not Indian food. This is not at all even close to Indian food. Very disappointed. On top of that, they claim to be Bollywood themed but the only music I heard was American and that too Justin Bieber.

Added after the response by the owner:

I am sorry if you didn't like my review. 100% Indian was just to convey that I know very well about different cuisines that are there in India. I just couldn't relate to the taste. My problem is not with spiciness of the food. I actually prefer less spicy food. I came with my local friends and they did not relate to the food as well. But then again if this concept is working for you, I wish you all the best. I have increased the rating too. I would definitely love to give it another try and try some other dishes. Maybe what I selected didn't suit my platter.

As for the music, a bit of Bollywood would be appreciated by your non Indian customers also. I understand the American music penetration everywhere but that's the point, you can give a complete experience. We have recently had pretty nice songs in india and not the cliche...