Le Passage de Pondichéry

Name: Le Passage de Pondichéry
Address: 84 Pass. Brady, Paris, パリ
Price range: €2.5 - €21.9

Indian Specialties - South and North

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Menus & Set Meals

Pondicherry Thali (Non-Vegetarian)

Thali Pondichéry (Non-Végétarien)

Lunch and Dinner. Tandoori Chicken + Meat Samosa + Cheese Naan + Lamb Masala + Chicken Curry + Basmati Rice + Dall + Desserts (Fruit salad or kheer or halwa)

A traditional complete meal platter served in a large round metal dish. It includes a variety of small dishes (curries, meats, bread, rice, dessert) offering a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. It's the ideal way to taste everything.

€16.90 ≈ ¥3,062

Pondicherry Thali (Vegetarian)

Thali Pondichéry (Végétarien)

Lunch and Dinner. Vegetable Samosa + Mixed Fritters (onions, eggplant, potatoes) + Plain Naan + Homemade Vegetables + Palak Paneer + Dall + Basmati Rice + Desserts (Fruit salad or kheer or halwa)

The vegetarian version of the traditional meal platter. It combines several vegetable curries, lentils, rice, and bread on the same platter. A varied and balanced culinary experience.

€14.90 ≈ ¥2,700

Madras Menu

Menu Madras

Lunch €10.90 / Evening €14.50 (Except Saturday). Starter of your choice: Onion Pakora or Baingan Pakora or Vegetable Samosa Accompanied by plain naan (cheese +€1). Main courses of your choice: Chicken Curry or Fish Curry or Homemade Vegetables Accompanied by rice. Dessert of your choice: Semolina cake or Fruit salad.

A classic starter-main-dessert menu featuring Indian cuisine essentials. Ideal for a complete meal at a good price.

€10.90~ ≈ ¥1,975

Ganga Menu

Menu Ganga

Vegetable starter or Tandoori Chicken or Onion Pakora accompanied by cheese naan. Main courses of your choice: Punjabi Chicken Masala or Hyderabad Lamb or Vegetable Curry accompanied by rice. Dessert of your choice: Semolina cake or Gulab jamun.

A complete menu offering slightly more elaborate dishes like Tandoori Chicken or Hyderabad Lamb. Served with rice and cheese bread.

€16.90 ≈ ¥3,062

Jamuna Menu

Menu Jamuna

Starter of your choice: Chicken Tikka or Fish Tikka or Baingan Pakora accompanied by cheese naan or plain naan or Paratha. Main courses of your choice: Lamb Korma or Palak Ghost or Navratna Korma accompanied by basmati rice. Dessert of your choice: Semolina cake or Gulab jamun or Fruit salad.

The gastronomic menu featuring grilled specialties and rich saucy curries (Korma, Palak). A finer exploration of North Indian flavors.

€21.90 ≈ ¥3,968

Starters Grilled Specialties

The tandoor is a terracotta oven used for charcoal cooking

Tandoori Chicken

Poulet Tandoori

Chicken thighs marinated in tandoori spices

Chicken thigh marinated in yogurt and red spices, cooked in a tandoor oven. The meat is tender with a characteristic smoky flavor. Usually eaten with fingers or a fork.

€6 ≈ ¥1,087

Chicken Tikka

Poulet Tikka

Chicken breast marinated in tikka spices

Diced boneless chicken breast, marinated and grilled. Spicy flavor and firm yet juicy texture. Perfect as a starter or to share.

€7 ≈ ¥1,268

Lamb Kebab

Kebab d'agneau

Skewered minced lamb with onions, herbs, and spices

Minced lamb meat mixed with fresh herbs and spices, molded into a sausage and grilled. Tender and very aromatic texture. Served with mint or tamarind sauce.

€7 ≈ ¥1,268

Mixed Grill

Assortment of grilled prawns, lamb Tikka, kebab, chicken Tikka, fish Tikka, served with cheese naan or rice.

A large platter featuring all the chef's grilled specialties (chicken, lamb, fish, prawns). Ideal for discovering the variety of Tandoor cooking. Served sizzling.

€16.50~ ≈ ¥2,989

Starters

Vegetable Samosa

Samosa aux légumes

Phyllo pastry stuffed with vegetables and peas

Fried triangular pastries stuffed with a mixture of potatoes, peas, and spices. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. To be dipped in green or red sauce.

€6 ≈ ¥1,087

Onion Pakora

Oignon Pakora

Onion rings in batter (chickpea flour batter)

Fried onion fritters in a chickpea flour batter. Crispy, golden, and savory. A classic street snack in India.

€4.50 ≈ ¥815

Raita

Raïta

Yogurt and spice cucumber salad

Cold accompaniment based on yogurt, cucumbers, and mild spices. Creamy texture and refreshing taste. Ideal for soothing the heat of spicy dishes.

€4.50 ≈ ¥815

Breads

Plain Naan

Naan Nature

Sourdough bread

Traditional Indian leavened flatbread, cooked against the walls of the tandoor oven. Soft with a light crust. Used as a utensil to eat saucy dishes.

€2.50 ≈ ¥453

Cheese Naan

Leavened bread stuffed with melted cheese

The most popular version of naan, stuffed with melted cheese (like Laughing Cow). Rich, hot, and gooey. An absolute delight.

€3.50 ≈ ¥634

Garlic naan

Naan à l'ail

Garlic sourdough bread

Naan sprinkled with fresh garlic slivers and cilantro before baking. Very fragrant and flavorful. Excellent with meat curries.

€4 ≈ ¥725

North Indian Dishes

Butter Chicken

Chicken pieces in a spicy sauce with butter, tomatoes, milk, cashews. Mild

The most famous Indian dish: chicken simmered in a creamy tomato and butter sauce. Mild, rich, and slightly sweet. Perfect for those who fear strong spices.

€12.90 ≈ ¥2,337

Chicken Tikka Masala

Poulet Tikka Masala

Grilled chicken pieces in a tikka spice sauce

Grilled chicken then simmered in a creamy orange sauce, flavorful but not too spicy. Mix of spices, tomatoes, and cream. A great balanced classic.

€12.90 ≈ ¥2,337

Chicken Korma

Poulet Korma

Chicken pieces in a sauce flavored with cinnamon, star anise, cashews

A very mild royal curry based on cashew cream and mild spices (cinnamon, cardamom). White or pale yellow sauce, creamy and rich. Ideal for delicate palates.

€11.90 ≈ ¥2,156

Lamb Rogan Josh

Agneau Rogan Josh

Lamb cubes in a yogurt, ginger, and cinnamon sauce. Moderately spicy

A great Kashmiri classic. Lamb simmered in an intense red sauce flavored with ginger and spices. Deep flavor and rich in meat.

€12.90 ≈ ¥2,337

Lamb Vindaloo

Agneau Vindaloo

Lamb marinated in ginger, mint, and green chilies in a light sauce. Very spicy

Dish of Portuguese origin from the Goa region, known for its spiciness. Vinegary, garlicky, and very spicy sauce. Reserved for thrill-seekers.

€12.50 ≈ ¥2,265

Palak Ghost

Lamb pieces cooked with spinach in fine spices

Tender lamb cooked in a thick green sauce made from crushed spinach and spices. Earthy and healthy flavor. Pairs very well with white rice.

€12 ≈ ¥2,174

Vegetarian Dishes

Palak Paneer

Spinach and fresh cheese

Cubes of fresh Indian cheese (Paneer) served in a creamy, spiced spinach puree. A must-have vegetarian dish, mild and nutritious.

€9.50 ≈ ¥1,721

Dhall

Lentil curry

Lentils simmered with spices, garlic, and tomatoes. Thick soup texture, comforting and protein-rich. A staple in India.

€7.50 ≈ ¥1,359

Baingan Bharta

Eggplant heart curry

Eggplant caviar grilled in a tandoor oven then sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and spices. Unique smoky flavor and melting texture. Delicious with naan bread.

€9.50 ≈ ¥1,721

Southern Indian Specialties

Masala Dosai

Savory crepe with potatoes and various vegetables cooked with onions

Large thin and crispy crepe made from fermented rice and lentils, filled with a mixture of spiced potatoes. Served with a soup (sambar) and coconut chutneys. Iconic Southern specialty.

€12.50 ≈ ¥2,265

Sada Dosai

Simple savory crepe

The plain version of the South Indian crepe. Thin, golden, and crispy. To be dipped in accompanying sauces.

€7.50 ≈ ¥1,359