Gandhi Ji' s — Restaurant in Paris

A Night to Remember at Gandhiji – A Culinary Gem in Paris

Sometimes, the most unforgettable experiences come from the most unexpected encounters. On my trip in Paris, I was standing in front of the iconic Louvre Museum, waiting to catch a bus to the Seine River. Amid the bustling street, a car stopped at the signal, and a kind gentleman rolled down his window and asked where I was from. I replied, “Surat,” and to my surprise, he smiled and said, “Me too.”

That gentleman was none other than Arvindji, the proud owner of Gandhiji, a remarkable Indian restaurant nestled in the heart of Paris. In a world where even, close acquaintances hesitate to help, here was a stranger in a foreign land offering to drive me to the Seine River, simply because it was on his way. That small act of kindness turned into one of the most memorable evenings of my life.

Arvindji invited me to dine at his restaurant, and what followed was nothing short of magical. From the moment I stepped into Gandhiji, I was welcomed with warmth and hospitality that felt like home. His wife, truly a gem of a person, along with the gracious staff, hosted us with such love and care that it felt like a family gathering.

Now, let’s talk about the food — authentic Indian cuisine at its finest. As someone who lives in New York City and used to work as a chef, I’ve tasted Indian food across continents, but Gandhiji served the best Indian food I’ve ever had outside India. The flavors were rich, the spices perfectly balanced, and the presentation elegant yet comforting.

And then came the star of the evening — the Cheese Garlic Naan. I say this with complete conviction: it was one of the best in the world. Soft, buttery, infused with garlic and generously layered with cheese — it was truly to die for.

Gandhiji isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a reflection of the soul of India, brought to life in Paris by a man whose kindness and passion for food shine through every dish. Thank you, Arvindji, for the ride, the hospitality, and the unforgettable meal. You’ve created something...

An unassuming little restaurant on a swanky street of Paris. A middle aged man opens the door with a grim on his face which continues as he finishes the french greeting of "good day". It's noon and a few tables are occupied. Everything is plain and simple, almost acting as background dancers to the heart of the place - it's owner, Gita. She prances around, shaking hands with glee, choosing to give a warmer embrace to her regular customers while testing waters with the new, occasionally standing for 10-15 minutes to have a longer conversation with some. And she came out of nowhere, almost waking me from a deep thought, asking if I had slept. I nodded with the most excited I could be and asked her for some basic north Indian food: rajma, rice, paratha, samosa and chai. "Low spice for me" I said. Gita was perturbed but understood the assignment and left with the order. I found my corner table quite conducive to carry on my reading as samosa and chai slipped into my table. I barely moved, only to realize the comfort of nice food while lost in deep thought. Samosa was what it should be and chai had the milky cardamom flavor as if made at an Indian home. I thought I had got more than I could expect. But as the active staff swiftly cleaned my tables to get ready for the main course, I felt I was not ready to move on. I stayed with that taste as I ploughed through my reading which I was doing for an interview I have next week. Hesitatingly I started with paratha and rajma. The paratha had layers, made in ghee, crisp on the outside, and soft within. It was a baguette born in an Indian kitchen. When mixed with rajma it became something magical. And the spice was balanced with tomatoes. Ending a hearty meal with saffron rice, I was full. The lights then went off, the music was on, and Gita came out with fireworks on a cake for a customer's birthday. It was a Diwali miracle! What more can I say about this 22 year old enterprise owned by a Gujarati and named 'Gandhi ji', which is certainly "her experiments...

Gandhi ji: a wonderful Indian restaurant in Paris that serves you all sort of Indian cuisine along with a beautiful ambience, just suited right to your mood. I say this because I have met the host who were really friendly and would definitely suggest you what can you eat at that moment at that time. The crowd was too high to get a nice video there, but I managed to click some pictures and there we met some people whom we felt. We never have met them for the very first time. I am referring to Tamannaah and Rohit. The owner of the restaurant is well known in India because he has been in connection with so much reputed people in India. I’m talking about honourable Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi ji and also the famous cricketer MS Dhoni. Talking about the food, it was really nice, and when we ask them, if we can get, they said why not it is the weather and we are Indians here is the tea and we enjoyed our food to the tummy full. I would recommend each one of you visiting Paris to once visit this place and share love. You have restaurant at the basement . The staff is very hospital.. the crowd was super friendly. The decoration was really awesome, giving you a hometown, Feel. I am definitely going to visit them once again when I am in Paris or many times when I’ll be in Paris, I’m going to see them. Moreover, I would like to say there are only five stars to give them on the rating platform. However, however, I want to give them Infinity stars. Lots of love to all of you.❤️

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