AARCHNA
















Indian restaurant offering traditional tandoor-cooked specialties, curries, and homemade breads.
19 Rue du Télégraphe, 75020 Paris, France
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bara Kebab
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.
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.
Saumon Tikka Aarchna
Saumon Tikka Aarchna
Marinated and grilled salmon skewer
Indian-marinated and grilled salmon cubes. The fish remains tender inside with a flavorful spice crust.
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.
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.
Paneer Tikka
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.
Shrimp Pakoras
Crevettes Pakoras
Shrimp fritters
Shrimp coated in a chickpea flour batter and fried. Crispy and golden.
Paneer Pakoras
Paneer Pakoras
Homemade cheese fritters
Fries of Indian cheese slices (Paneer) in batter. A rich and tasty vegetarian starter.
Baingan Pakoras
Baingan Pakoras
Eggplant fritters
Eggplant slices dipped in a spicy batter and fried. Melt-in-your-mouth inside, crispy outside.
Onion Pakoras
Onion Pakoras
Onion fritters
Fried onion rings in a chickpea flour batter (Bhaji). Very popular, with a sweet, caramelized onion flavor.
Vegetable Pakoras
Légumes Pakoras
Potato fritters
Spicy potato fritters. A classic Indian street food snack.
Mixed Fritters
Beignets Mixte
Shrimp, eggplant, onion, and potato fritters
Assorted fritters (pakoras). Perfect for tasting different vegetarian options and fried seafood.
Vegetable Samosa
Samosa Légumes
Fried vegetable cones
Crispy triangular pastries stuffed with a mixture of potatoes, peas, and spices.
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.
Chicken Soup
Soupe de Poulet
Poultry broth flavored with mild spices and fresh herbs. Comforting and light.
Indian Lentil Soup
Soupe de Lentilles Indiennes
Velvety soup prepared with yellow or red lentils (Daal), seasoned with cumin and other spices.
Raïta
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.
Shrimp Salad
Salade de Crevettes
Fresh salad with cooked shrimp, lightly seasoned.
Chicken Salad
Salade de Poulet
Salad with chicken pieces (often tikka), served cold.
Green Salad with Indian Sauce
Salade Verte Sauce Indienne
Simple green salad with Indian spice vinaigrette.
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.
Keema Nan
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.
Olive Nan
Olive Nan
Leavened dough filled with olives
Naan variation incorporating olive pieces for a Mediterranean flavor.
Kashmiri Nan
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).
Kulcha
Kulcha
Leavened dough stuffed with vegetables
Bread stuffed with a mixture of mashed vegetables (often potatoes and onions).
Cheese Nan
Cheese Nan
Leavened dough filled with cheese
The classic naan bread stuffed with melted cheese (like Laughing Cow). Very popular for its creaminess.
Garlic Nan
Garlic Nan
Leavened dough filled with garlic
Nan flavored with fresh garlic and often coriander. Very aromatic.
Onion Nan
Oignon Nan
Leavened dough filled with onions. Chef's Specialty
Naan stuffed with finely chopped and lightly spiced onions.
Nan Jaipuri
Nan Jaipuri
Leavened dough filled with mint and potatoes
Original naan with dried mint and potato, offering a fresh, herbaceous flavor.
Paratha
Paratha
Whole wheat flour and butter pastry
Unleavened flatbread, layered with butter (ghee). Richer and crispier than naan.
Nan
Nan
Leavened dough
The standard plain Indian bread, cooked in the tandoor. Soft with toasted bubbles.
Chapati
Chapati
Grilled rye flour pastry
Thin, round flatbread made from whole wheat flour, cooked on a hot plate (tawa). Lighter and healthier.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Keema Mattur
Keema Mattur
Minced lamb meat with peas. Homemade specialty
Minced meat (Keema) dish simmered with peas and spices. Granular and flavorful texture.
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.
Kashmiri Rice
Riz Kashmiri
Saffron rice with dried fruits
Sweet and savory basmati rice mixed with dried fruits and nuts (Kashmiri Pulao).
Pilau Rice
Riz Pilau
Saffron rice with peas
Fried rice with light spices and peas (Matar Pulao).
Indian Mango Cake
Tarte à la Mangue Indienne
Sweet tart filled with a mango preparation.
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.
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun
Honey pastry
Fried milk dough balls soaked in a sugar syrup flavored with rose water. Very sweet and soft.
Gajjar Halwa
Gajjar Halwa
Carrot cake wrapped in richness
Grated carrot pudding slowly cooked in sweetened milk with dried fruits.
Fresh Fruit Salad
Salade de Fruits Frais
Mix of cut seasonal fruits.
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.
Mango Kulfi
Kulfi Mangue
Mango Indian ice cream. Homemade specialty
Traditional Indian mango ice cream.
Alcoholic Sorbets
Sorbets Alcolises
Colonel
Lemon sorbet with vodka.
Sorbets
Sorbets
House Selection
Classic ice cream or sorbet scoops.
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.
Non-alcoholic Cocktail
Cocktail Sans Alcool
14cl
Mix of non-alcoholic fruit juices.
House Cocktail
Cocktail Maison
14cl
Restaurant's alcoholic creation.
Aarchna Cocktail
Cocktail Aarchna
14cl
Restaurant's signature cocktail.
Vodka, Gin, Tequila
Vodka, Gin, Tequila
5cl
Classic spirits.
Red Label, J&B Whisky
Whisky Red Label, J&B
5cl
Blended Scotch Whisky.
Chivas or Black Label
Chivas ou Black Label
5cl
Premium Scotch Whisky.
White or Red Martini
Martini Blanc ou Rouge
5cl
Italian vermouth.
Pastis or Ricard, Americano, Port, Suze
Pastis ou Ricard, Americano, Porto, Suze
5cl
Aniseed or wine-based aperitifs.
Kir
Kir
Blackcurrant, Blackberry, or Peach. 10cl
French cocktail with white wine and fruit cream.
Kir Royal Aarchna
Kir Royal Aarchna
10cl
Kir prepared with champagne.
Glass of Champagne
Coupe de Champagne
10cl
French sparkling wine.
Contains Dairy
Peanut Allergy
Contains Fish
Contains Shellfish
Gluten Free
Vegan Options
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19 Rue du Télégraphe, 75020 Paris, France
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