AARCHNA

Name: AARCHNA
Address: 19 Rue du Télégraphe, 75020 Paris, France, Paris
Price range: €2 - €26

Indian restaurant offering traditional tandoor-cooked specialties, curries, and homemade breads.

★ 4.5 (747) $$Moderate 📍 19 Rue du Télégraphe, 75020 Paris, France

Menus and Set Meals

Vegetarian Dish of the Day

Plat du Jour Végétarien

Served only at lunchtime (from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM). Except Sundays and public holidays.

A daily changing vegetarian main dish according to the chef's inspiration. Usually composed of seasonal vegetables cooked with Indian spices. Served hot.

€9.50~ ≈ $11.00

Non-Vegetarian Dish of the Day

Plat du Jour Non-végétarien

Served only at lunchtime. Except Sundays and public holidays.

A daily changing meat main dish (chicken or lamb). Prepared with traditional spices in sauce. Ideal for a quick lunch.

€10.50~ ≈ $12.00

Vegetarian Menu

Menu Vegetarien

Starters + Main Courses + Desserts. With Cheese Nan or Spicy Cheese Nan or Plain Nan.

A meat-free main course including starter, main, and dessert. Offers a variety of classic vegetarian Indian flavors.

€17~ ≈ $20.00

Lunch Menu

Menu Midi

Served only at lunchtime. Except Sundays and public holidays. Starters + Main Courses + Desserts.

Economical lunch offer providing a complete meal with starter, main course, and dessert or coffee. Various choices including vegetarian options.

€14~ ≈ $16.00

Children's Menu

Menu Enfant

For the little ones. Plate of basmati rice with a non-spicy grilled lamb or boneless chicken skewer cooked in the tandoor, served with cheese nan or spicy cheese nan or plain nan + an ice cream.

Menu adapted for children with mild flavors. Includes rice, a non-spicy grill (chicken or lamb), Indian bread, and ice cream for dessert.

€8.99 ≈ $10.00

Gourmet Menu

Menu Gastronomique

Starters + Main Courses + Desserts.

High-end tasting menu offering refined dishes. Ideal for discovering the chef's specialties and the more complex flavors of Indian cuisine.

€26~ ≈ $30.00

Starters

Tandoori Specialties (Cooked in a wood-fired earthen oven)

Tandoori Chicken

Poulet Tandoori

Marinated, spiced, and grilled chicken thigh

Chicken thigh marinated in yogurt and red tandoori spices, then grilled in a traditional clay oven. Smoky and spicy flavor, tender meat.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Chicken Tikka

Poulet Tikka

Boneless chicken skewer, marinated and grilled

Marinated and grilled boneless chicken pieces. Similar to tandoori chicken but in easier-to-eat bites. Rich and slightly lemony taste.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Chicken Achari

Poulet Achari

Boneless chicken skewer, marinated, grilled, and very spicy

Chicken marinated with pickle spices (achaar), offering a distinct spicy and tangy flavor. For those who like spicy dishes.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Tandoori Quails

Cailles Tandoori

Marinated and grilled quails

Whole quails marinated in Indian spices and cooked in a tandoor oven. Delicate meat with crispy, fragrant skin.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Lamb Tikka

Agneau Tikka

Marinated and grilled lamb skewer

Tender lamb cubes marinated in a blend of spices and yogurt, then grilled. Intense grilled meat flavor enhanced by spices.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Lamb Kebab

Agneau Kebab

Grilled minced lamb skewer

Minced lamb meat mixed with herbs and spices, molded onto a skewer and grilled (Seekh Kebab). Tender texture and very aromatic taste.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Lamb Achari

Agneau Achari

Lamb skewer, marinated, grilled, and very spicy

Lamb pieces prepared with an Indian pickle spice marinade. Strong, spicy, and tangy taste.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Bara Kebab

Marinated and grilled lamb shank

Lamb shank marinated for a long time to tenderize the meat, then grilled. A hearty dish with meat that falls off the bone easily.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Tandoori Shrimp

Gambas Tandoori

Marinated and grilled shrimp

Large shrimp marinated in mild spices and grilled in the tandoor. Juicy meat with a slight smoky flavor.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Saumon Tikka Aarchna

Marinated and grilled salmon skewer

Indian-marinated and grilled salmon cubes. The fish remains tender inside with a flavorful spice crust.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Mixed Grill for 2 people

Grill Mixte 2 pers

Lamb tikka, chicken tikka, vegetable samosa, lamb kabab, Onion fritters and potato fritters

Tasting platter for two, including an assortment of grills and fritters. Ideal for sharing and discovering several starters.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Mixed Grill Aarchna for 2 people

Grill Mixte Aarchna 2 pers

Lamb tikka, chicken tikka, salmon tikka, lamb kabab, tandoori chicken, tandoori quail, tandoori shrimp

The chef's grand grill platter for two. A premium selection including fish, shellfish, poultry, and lamb cooked in the tandoor.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Paneer Tikka

Grilled homemade cheese served with vegetables

Fresh Indian cheese cubes (Paneer) marinated and grilled with peppers and onions. Firm but melting texture, mild and milky taste.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Shrimp Pakoras

Crevettes Pakoras

Shrimp fritters

Shrimp coated in a chickpea flour batter and fried. Crispy and golden.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Paneer Pakoras

Homemade cheese fritters

Fries of Indian cheese slices (Paneer) in batter. A rich and tasty vegetarian starter.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Baingan Pakoras

Eggplant fritters

Eggplant slices dipped in a spicy batter and fried. Melt-in-your-mouth inside, crispy outside.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Onion Pakoras

Onion fritters

Fried onion rings in a chickpea flour batter (Bhaji). Very popular, with a sweet, caramelized onion flavor.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Vegetable Pakoras

Légumes Pakoras

Potato fritters

Spicy potato fritters. A classic Indian street food snack.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Mixed Fritters

Beignets Mixte

Shrimp, eggplant, onion, and potato fritters

Assorted fritters (pakoras). Perfect for tasting different vegetarian options and fried seafood.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Vegetable Samosa

Samosa Légumes

Fried vegetable cones

Crispy triangular pastries stuffed with a mixture of potatoes, peas, and spices.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Lamb Samosa

Samosa Agneau

Minced lamb cones, peas and dried fruit

Meat version of samosa, stuffed with spicy minced lamb, peas, and sometimes dried fruits for a sweet and savory touch.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Chicken Soup

Soupe de Poulet

Poultry broth flavored with mild spices and fresh herbs. Comforting and light.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Indian Lentil Soup

Soupe de Lentilles Indiennes

Velvety soup prepared with yellow or red lentils (Daal), seasoned with cumin and other spices.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Raïta

Cucumber and carrot salad with yogurt

Fresh side dish made from beaten yogurt, grated cucumbers and carrots, lightly spiced with cumin. Soothes the palate after spicy dishes.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Shrimp Salad

Salade de Crevettes

Fresh salad with cooked shrimp, lightly seasoned.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Chicken Salad

Salade de Poulet

Salad with chicken pieces (often tikka), served cold.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Green Salad with Indian Sauce

Salade Verte Sauce Indienne

Simple green salad with Indian spice vinaigrette.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Homemade Breads

Breads prepared in the Indian style, either whole wheat or leavened dough (white flour), and cooked over charcoal in an earthen oven

Spicy Cheese Nan

Cheese Nan Epice

Dough stuffed with cheese and spices

Naan bread stuffed with melted cheese and seasoned with chili or spices. Soft and spicy.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Keema Nan

Leavened dough stuffed with minced lamb

Leavened bread filled with minced lamb and spices. A hearty bread that can almost serve as a light meal.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Olive Nan

Leavened dough filled with olives

Naan variation incorporating olive pieces for a Mediterranean flavor.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Kashmiri Nan

Leavened dough filled with pistachios

Sweet and savory naan bread stuffed with dried fruits and nuts (pistachios, raisins, almonds). Delicious with spicy dishes (Peshwari Nan).

€5 ≈ $6.00

Kulcha

Leavened dough stuffed with vegetables

Bread stuffed with a mixture of mashed vegetables (often potatoes and onions).

€4 ≈ $5.00

Cheese Nan

Leavened dough filled with cheese

The classic naan bread stuffed with melted cheese (like Laughing Cow). Very popular for its creaminess.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Garlic Nan

Leavened dough filled with garlic

Nan flavored with fresh garlic and often coriander. Very aromatic.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Onion Nan

Oignon Nan

Leavened dough filled with onions. Chef's Specialty

Naan stuffed with finely chopped and lightly spiced onions.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Nan Jaipuri

Leavened dough filled with mint and potatoes

Original naan with dried mint and potato, offering a fresh, herbaceous flavor.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Paratha

Whole wheat flour and butter pastry

Unleavened flatbread, layered with butter (ghee). Richer and crispier than naan.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Nan

Leavened dough

The standard plain Indian bread, cooked in the tandoor. Soft with toasted bubbles.

€2 ≈ $2.00

Chapati

Grilled rye flour pastry

Thin, round flatbread made from whole wheat flour, cooked on a hot plate (tawa). Lighter and healthier.

€2 ≈ $2.00

Main Courses

Lamb

Lamb Tikka Masala

Agneau Tikka Masala

Grilled lamb skewer in spicy sauce

Grilled lamb pieces (tikka) then simmered in a rich sauce based on tomato, cream, and spices (masala). Flavorful and creamy.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Lamb Vindaloo

Agneau Vindaloo

Lamb in very spicy sauce with potatoes

Dish from Goa, very spicy, with a sauce based on vinegar, chilies, and strong spices. Often served with a potato to absorb the heat.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Lamb Sagwala

Agneau Sagwala

Lamb curry with spinach

Lamb cooked in a thick green sauce made from spinach, garlic, and spices. A dish rich in iron and very tasty (Saag Gosht).

€14 ≈ $16.00

Lamb Karahi

Agneau Karahi

Lamb in a spicy-sour sauce served in a heated copper pot. Chef's Specialty

Dish prepared in an Indian wok (karahi) with tomatoes, peppers, and fresh ginger. Intense flavor and thick texture.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Lamb Rogan Josh

Agneau Rogan Josh

Traditional lamb curry with almonds and saffron

Kashmiri classic. Lamb slowly simmered with many aromatic spices (cardamom, cloves), almonds and saffron. Deep red color but not necessarily very spicy.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Lamb Shahi Korma

Agneau Shahi Korma

Lamb in cashew sauce, fresh cream, and mild aromatics

Very mild and creamy royal (Shahi) dish. White sauce based on cashews, cream and mild spices. Ideal for those who don't like chili.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Lamb Balti

Agneau Balti

Lamb in thick spiced sauce served in a copper pot. Chef's Specialty

Curry type cooked quickly over high heat in a special 'balti' dish, resembling a spicy stir-fry.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Lamb Madras

Agneau Madras

Lamb in sauce, seasoned with 24 spices

South Indian curry, dark red and quite spicy, flavored with many spices (mustard seeds, curry leaves).

€13 ≈ $15.00

Keema Mattur

Minced lamb meat with peas. Homemade specialty

Minced meat (Keema) dish simmered with peas and spices. Granular and flavorful texture.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Chicken

Chicken Tikka Masala

Poulet Tikka Masala

Grilled chicken skewer in spicy sauce

The world's most famous Indian dish. Grilled chicken (Tikka) served in a creamy tomato and cream sauce. Rich and sweet taste.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)

Poulet Makhani (Butter Chicken)

Grilled chicken skewer in butter and tomato sauce

Butter chicken. Very rich, mild, and velvety sauce made from butter, tomato, and cream. Mild and sweet taste.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Chicken Vindaloo

Poulet Vindaloo

Chicken in very spicy sauce with potatoes

Chicken version of the famous very spicy Goan curry, with potatoes.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Chicken Sagwala

Poulet Sagwala

Chicken curry with spinach

Chicken simmered in a spinach and spice sauce.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Chicken Karahi

Poulet Karahi

Chicken in a spicy-sour sauce served in a heated copper pot. Chef's Specialty

Chicken sautéed with peppers and spices, served in a traditional dish.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Chicken Shahi Korma

Poulet Shahi Korma

Chicken in a cashew sauce, fresh cream, and mild aromatics

Very mild chicken curry in a creamy white sauce with cashews.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Chicken Balti

Poulet Balti

Chicken in thick spiced sauce served in a copper pot. Chef's specialty

Chicken cooked Balti style, rich and thick sauce.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Madras Chicken

Poulet Madras

Chicken in a sauce seasoned with 24 spices

Spicy chicken curry, typical of South India.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Fish and Shrimp

Shrimp Korma

Crevettes Korma

Peeled shrimp in a cashew sauce, fresh cream, and mild aromatics

Shrimp in a mild and creamy Korma sauce.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Shrimp Curry

Crevettes Curry

Homemade shrimp curry

Standard shrimp curry, medium spicy sauce.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Madras Shrimp

Crevettes Madras

Peeled shrimp curry, sauce seasoned with 24 spices

Shrimp in spicy Madras sauce.

€13 ≈ $15.00

Shrimp Karahi

Crevettes Karahi

Peeled shrimp in a spicy-sour sauce served in a heated copper pot. Chef's specialty

Shrimp sautéed with spices and vegetables Karahi style.

€14 ≈ $16.00

Madras Fish

Poisson Madras

Cod in a sauce seasoned with 24 spices

White fish (cod) in a spicy sauce.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Bengali Fish

Poisson Bengali

Cod in ginger, coriander, tomato sauce

Recipe from Bengal (coastal region), fragrant and slightly tangy.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Fish Aarchna

Poisson Aarchna

Salmon with fresh cream and coconut sauce

Salmon cooked with coconut, a classic combination from South India (Kerala style).

€14 ≈ $16.00

Gambas Malai

Shrimp, fresh cream sauce, and mild aromatics

Large shrimp (gambas) in a rich and creamy sauce (Malai means cream).

€17 ≈ $20.00

Shrimp Curry

Gambas Curry

Spicy shrimp curry to your liking

Shrimp in traditional curry sauce.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Biryani

Rice-based dishes

Chicken Biryani

Poulet Biryani

Boneless chicken simmered with rice and various spices

Basmati rice cooked in layers with chicken pieces and fragrant spices. Often served with yogurt (Raita).

€14 ≈ $16.00

Lamb Biryani

Agneau Biryani

Boneless lamb simmered with rice and various spices

Basmati rice with spices cooked with tender lamb meat.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Shrimp Biryani

Crevettes Biryani

Peeled shrimp simmered with rice and various spices

Festive rice dish with shrimp and spices.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Vegetable Biryani

Legumes Biryani

Various vegetables simmered with rice and different spices

Vegetarian version of biryani, with a mix of vegetables.

€12 ≈ $14.00

Biryani Aarchna

Chicken, lamb, shrimp, and various vegetables simmered with rice and different spices

The 'Royal' or mixed biryani, combining meats and seafood with fragrant rice.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Vegetables

Paneer Tikka Masala

Homemade cheese curry in spicy sauce

Indian cheese cubes (Paneer) grilled then cooked in a Masala sauce (tomato-cream). The vegetarian equivalent of Tikka Masala.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Palak Paneer

Spinach curry with homemade cheese

Classic vegetarian dish: Indian cheese in a spicy spinach puree.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Mattur Paneer

Peas with homemade cheese

Peas and Indian cheese curry.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Baingan Burtha

Eggplant caviar

Eggplant grilled in the oven then mashed and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices. Melting texture.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Daal Handi

Mix of several lentils with garlic and ginger served in a heated copper pot. Chef's specialty

Simmered lentil dish, rich and protein-rich.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Daal Makhani

Mild Indian lentil curry

Black lentils simmered for a long time with butter and cream. Very creamy.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Daal Saag

Indian lentils with spinach

Healthy combination of lentils and spinach.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Aloo Gobi

Cauliflower and potato curry

Dry cauliflower and potato curry with turmeric.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Aloo Palak

Spinach with potatoes

Potatoes cooked with spinach.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Korma Aarchna

Mild vegetable curry. Aarchna specialty

Mixed vegetables (Navratan Korma) in a mild creamy sauce.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Rice

Basmati. A variety of rice grown in the Punjab region, of extraordinary quality and recognized worldwide

Rice

Riz

Saffron Rice

Basmati rice flavored with saffron, giving it a yellow color and a delicate aroma.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Kashmiri Rice

Riz Kashmiri

Saffron rice with dried fruits

Sweet and savory basmati rice mixed with dried fruits and nuts (Kashmiri Pulao).

€4 ≈ $5.00

Pilau Rice

Riz Pilau

Saffron rice with peas

Fried rice with light spices and peas (Matar Pulao).

€5 ≈ $6.00

Desserts

Indian Mango Cake

Tarte à la Mangue Indienne

Sweet tart filled with a mango preparation.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Suji Halwa

Halwa Suji

Semolina cake with dried fruit

Hot dessert made from toasted semolina, sugar, butter (ghee), and dried fruits. Granular and melting texture.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Gulab Jamun

Honey pastry

Fried milk dough balls soaked in a sugar syrup flavored with rose water. Very sweet and soft.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Gajjar Halwa

Carrot cake wrapped in richness

Grated carrot pudding slowly cooked in sweetened milk with dried fruits.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Fresh Fruit Salad

Salade de Fruits Frais

Mix of cut seasonal fruits.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Pistachio Kulfi

Kulfi Pistache

Pistachio Indian ice cream. Homemade specialty

Traditional Indian ice cream made from reduced milk, denser and creamier than Western ice cream, flavored with pistachio.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Mango Kulfi

Kulfi Mangue

Mango Indian ice cream. Homemade specialty

Traditional Indian mango ice cream.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Alcoholic Sorbets

Sorbets Alcolises

Colonel

Lemon sorbet with vodka.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Sorbets

House Selection

Classic ice cream or sorbet scoops.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Fresh Indian Mango

Mangue Fraiche Indienne

In season, from June to August

Fresh mango slices (often Alphonso or Kesar variety when in season), very sweet and fragrant.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Drinks

Aperitifs

Non-alcoholic Cocktail

Cocktail Sans Alcool

14cl

Mix of non-alcoholic fruit juices.

€5 ≈ $6.00

House Cocktail

Cocktail Maison

14cl

Restaurant's alcoholic creation.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Aarchna Cocktail

Cocktail Aarchna

14cl

Restaurant's signature cocktail.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Vodka, Gin, Tequila

5cl

Classic spirits.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Red Label, J&B Whisky

Whisky Red Label, J&B

5cl

Blended Scotch Whisky.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Chivas or Black Label

Chivas ou Black Label

5cl

Premium Scotch Whisky.

€7 ≈ $8.00

White or Red Martini

Martini Blanc ou Rouge

5cl

Italian vermouth.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Pastis or Ricard, Americano, Port, Suze

Pastis ou Ricard, Americano, Porto, Suze

5cl

Aniseed or wine-based aperitifs.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Kir

Blackcurrant, Blackberry, or Peach. 10cl

French cocktail with white wine and fruit cream.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Kir Royal Aarchna

10cl

Kir prepared with champagne.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Glass of Champagne

Coupe de Champagne

10cl

French sparkling wine.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Indian Drinks

Lassi

33cl. Mango, Banana, Rose, Mint, Plain, Sweet or Savory

Traditional Indian drink made from beaten yogurt. Creamy and refreshing, perfect for soothing the heat of spices. Available in fruity, sweet, or savory versions.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Nimbu Pani

33cl

Fresh Indian lemonade, often made with black salt and spices (Diluted lemon juice).

€5 ≈ $6.00

Diluted Lemon Juice

Jus de Citron Allongé

Diluted lemon juice with water, refreshing.

€5 ≈ $6.00