Raja’s — Restaurant in Paris

Ordered two mains. My chicken biryani was very good but my partner’s gambas (prawns) were a little bit on the burnt side. Portions were very generous.

Garlic naan was large and delicious. The chicken biryani I definitely enjoyed - ordered spicy and it was a good spice but not overly so for me. The raisins and fragrance of the rice in my biryani provided some subtle sweetness that was very pleasant. I tried my partner’s and also enjoyed the masala which you would like if you like a significantly sweeter sauce/curry (which I do!) but some may not.

Atmosphere was a bit odd. Did come a bit later but we were basically the only customers for the majority of the time so it was a bit awkward to talk. Not sure if this is the...

We just had dinner at Raja's and it was incredible! Service was very warm, we were treated like guests in someone's home. I tend to like my food very spicy for a westerner and I was warned that the full spice level may be too much. At the chef's recommendation I ordered a 2.5/3 spice level and for me personally it could have been spicier, but the flavours were amazing. Very generous portion sizes, we are so full! I would buy a jar of the pickles they provided before our meal they were so good. We are only in Paris for a few days but we will probably go back once more...

I was in the 17th district and I found this restaurant by roaming in the neighbourhood.

It was a good discovery. Small restaurant with tasty Indian food and reasonable prices. I took cheese naan which was prepared in front of us, very delicious and fresh. I tried Biryani chicken a bit spicy but delicious. I tried as well butter chicken and was in deed delicious.

Give it a try if you are in the...