Restaurant Buddha

Name: Restaurant Buddha
Address: 13 Rue Saint-Hippolyte, 75013 Paris, France, Paris
Price range: €0.7 - €55.9

Nepalese and Indian inspired cuisine. All our dishes are homemade.

★ 4.6 (862) $$Moderate 📍 13 Rue Saint-Hippolyte, 75013 Paris, France

Drinks

The Lassi - 33cl

Le Lassi - 33cl

"It's like a yogurt drink but a thousand times better" - your waiter

A traditional yogurt-based drink, very smooth and refreshing. Its texture is soft and creamy, comparable to a thick smoothie. Ideal for soothing the palate after spicy dishes.

€4~ ≈ $5.00

Ginger Beer

Soft drinks - 33cl

Fermented ginger soda, non-alcoholic. Piquant and sweet taste.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Coca Cola

Soft drinks - 33cl

Classic cola soda, fizzy and sweet.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Coca Zero

Soft drinks - 33cl

Sugar-free version of the famous cola soda.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Ice Tea

Soft drinks - 33cl

Sweet and refreshing iced tea, often flavored with peach or lemon.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Sprite

Soft drinks - 33cl

Sparkling lemon-lime flavored soda, clear and bubbly.

€4 ≈ $5.00

Evian 1L

Still natural mineral water from the French Alps.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Evian 1/2L

Still natural mineral water in a half-bottle format.

€3.50 ≈ $4.00

San Pellegrino 1L

Italian sparkling natural mineral water, finely bubbly.

€6 ≈ $7.00

San Pellegrino 1/2L

Sparkling natural mineral water in a half-bottle format.

€3.50 ≈ $4.00

Beer of the Month (Draft)

Bière du mois (Pression)

Selected draft beer of the moment. Ask your server for the current variety.

€4.50~ ≈ $5.00

Indian Kingfisher Beer (33cl)

Bière Indienne Kingfisher (33cl)

Light and refreshing Indian blonde beer. It perfectly complements spicy dishes and curries.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Buddha Cocktail (25cl)

Cocktail Buddha (25cl)

House signature cocktail, likely fruit-based or with mild spirits.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Buddha Mocktail (33cl)

Mocktail Buddha (33cl)

Non-alcoholic version of the house cocktail, refreshing and fruity.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Kir (12cl)

Classic French aperitif made with dry white wine and fruit cream (blackcurrant, blackberry, or peach).

€4.50~ ≈ $5.00

Kir Royal (12cl)

Elegant version of Kir prepared with Champagne instead of white wine.

€7.50 ≈ $9.00

Ricard (2cl)

Marseille anise liqueur, served diluted with fresh water and ice.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Glass of Champagne (12cl)

Coupe de Champagne (12cl)

Sparkling wine from the Champagne region, served by the glass.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Coffee

Café

Espresso, Long, Decaf

Coffee served as you prefer: short and strong (espresso), diluted with hot water, or decaffeinated.

€3 ≈ $3.00

Tea

Thé

Mint, Cardamom, Jasmine

Hot infusion. Choice between the freshness of mint, the mild spice of cardamom, or the floral scent of jasmine.

€4.50 ≈ $5.00

Chai

Chaï

Traditional Indian tea prepared with milk, sugar, and a blend of spices (often cardamom, ginger, cinnamon). Rich, sweet, and comforting.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

Starters

Papadum

Chickpea flour flatbread baked in a tandoor oven and served with the trio of sauces (mint, tamarind, and pickles).

A thin, crispy flatbread made from chickpea flour. Lightly salted and spiced with cumin, served with dipping sauces.

€0.70 ≈ $1.00

Aloo Pakoda

Fritters coated in chickpea flour and fried. (potatoes)

Potato fritters coated in a chickpea flour batter and fried. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

€6.90 ≈ $8.00

Pyaj Pakoda

Fritters coated in chickpea flour and fried. (onions)

Spicy onion fritters fried in chickpea batter, similar to onion bhajis.

€6.90 ≈ $8.00

Baigan Pakoda

Fritters coated in chickpea flour and fried. (eggplant)

Eggplant slices dipped in a spicy batter and fried until golden.

€6.90 ≈ $8.00

Mixed Pakoda

Mixte Pakoda

Fritters coated in chickpea flour and fried. (A mix of pakodas + 1 aloo chup)

An assortment of different vegetable fritters, ideal for tasting a bit of everything.

€8.90 ≈ $10.00

Vegetable Samosa

Samossa Légumes

Fried triangular pastries filled with vegetables

Fried triangular pastries filled with a spicy vegetable mixture (often potatoes and peas).

€6.70 ≈ $8.00

Meat Samosa (chicken)

Samossa Viande (poulet)

Fried triangular pastries filled with meat and served in pairs.

Fried triangular pastries filled with spicy minced chicken meat.

€7.70 ≈ $9.00

Chicken Tikka

Poulet Tikka

Massala marinades grilled in the tandoor (traditional oven).

Marinated chicken pieces in spices and yogurt, then grilled in a tandoor oven. Tender and slightly smoky.

€9.50 ≈ $11.00

Tandoori Chicken

Poulet Tandoori

Massala marinades grilled in the tandoor (whole leg)

Whole chicken leg marinated with tandoori spices and yogurt, grilled at high temperature. Characteristic red color and smoky taste.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Tandoori Shrimp

Gambas Tandoori

Massala marinades grilled in the tandoor (5 shrimp)

Large shrimp marinated with spices and grilled in a tandoor oven.

€19 ≈ $22.00

Dall Soup

Dall Soupe

Soups prepared with bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, very fragrant. (yellow lentils)

Fragrant yellow lentil soup with mild spices. Comforting and nutritious.

€7.90 ≈ $9.00

Rasam

Soups prepared with bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, very fragrant. (tomatoes)

South Indian tomato soup, spicy and tangy, often prepared with tamarind and black pepper.

€6.50 ≈ $8.00

Aloo Chup

(Mashed potatoes with fresh herbs, leeks, then fried in vegetable oil)

Mashed potato croquettes with herbs and spices, fried until golden. Nepalese specialty.

€7.60 ≈ $9.00

Paneer Chili

(pan-fried cheese fondue with peppers and onions in a chili sauce)

Indian cheese (paneer) sautéed with peppers, onions, and a chili sauce. A flavorful and spicy Indo-Chinese fusion dish.

€10.90 ≈ $13.00

Bara

(lentil fritter with its fragrant sauce)

Traditional Nepalese flatbread made from fried lentil batter. Spongy texture inside and crispy outside.

€8.30 ≈ $10.00

Main Courses

The Curries

Traditional curry sauce prepared with bay leaves, cloves, cardamom.

Vegetable Curry

Légumes Curry

Assortment of seasonal vegetables simmered in a fragrant curry sauce.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Chicken Curry

Poulet Curry

Tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, spicy curry sauce.

€15.50 ≈ $18.00

Lamb Curry

Agneau Curry

Lamb pieces simmered for a long time in an aromatic curry sauce.

€16.50 ≈ $19.00

Shrimp Curry

Crevettes Curry

Shrimp cooked in a spicy curry sauce.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Shrimp Curry

Gambas Curry

Large shrimp prepared in a traditional curry sauce.

€20.50 ≈ $24.00

The Tikka Massalas

Grills in a massala sauce prepared with ginger, garlic, coriander, tomatoes.

Chicken Tikka Massala

Poulet Tikka Massala

Grilled chicken then simmered in a creamy sauce of tomatoes and spices. A very popular classic.

€15.50 ≈ $18.00

Lamb Tikka Massala

Agneau Tikka Massala

Grilled lamb pieces served in a rich and fragrant massala sauce.

€17.90 ≈ $21.00

Shrimp Tikka Massala

Gambas Tikka Massala

Grilled shrimp topped with a tomato and spice massala sauce.

€24.90 ≈ $29.00

The Butter Chicken

Le Butter Chicken

Massala-marinated chicken pieces grilled in the tandoor and then prepared in a creamy butter sauce with cashews and almonds.

Chicken marinated and grilled, then cooked in a mild, creamy butter sauce with tomatoes and cashews. Rich and mildly spiced flavor.

€15.80 ≈ $18.00

The Shahi Kormas

Your choice in a cream sauce with cashews, almonds, very mild.

Vegetable Korma

Légumes Korma

Assorted vegetables in a mild, creamy white sauce with cashews and almonds.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Chicken Korma

Poulet Korma

Chicken in a very mild and rich cream sauce with almonds and cashews.

€15.50 ≈ $18.00

Lamb Korma

Agneau Korma

Tender lamb in a mild, creamy sauce with dried fruits.

€17.90 ≈ $21.00

Shrimp Korma

Crevettes Korma

Shrimp served in a mild and creamy korma sauce.

€19.90 ≈ $23.00

Shrimp Korma

Gambas Korma

Shrimp prepared in a rich cream and nut sauce.

€21.90 ≈ $25.00

The Biryanis

Base of a curry to which rice and vegetables are added and stir-fried, very tasty.

Vegetable Biryani

Biryani Légumes

Spicy basmati rice dish sautéed with a mix of vegetables.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Chicken Biryani

Biryani Poulet

Fragrant basmati rice cooked with chicken and aromatic spices.

€16.90 ≈ $20.00

Lamb Biryani

Biryani Agneau

Full rice dish with lamb pieces and biryani spices.

€17.80 ≈ $21.00

Shrimp Biryani

Biryani Crevettes

Basmati rice sautéed with shrimp and spices.

€19.60 ≈ $23.00

Biryani Buddha

House special biryani, likely a mix of meats and seafood.

€21.90 ≈ $25.00

Vegetarian and Vegan Dishes

Vegetarian Dishes: Lentil mix in a very fragrant sauce / Chopped spinach prepared with cheese fondue in a cream sauce. Vegan Dishes: Stuffed eggplant caviar with bay leaves / Chopped spinach prepared with yellow lentils / Chickpeas in a masala sauce prepared with ginger, garlic, coriander, tomatoes.

Dahl Makhni

Black lentil and red bean dish simmered in a creamy, buttery sauce.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Palak Paneer

Cubes of fresh cheese (paneer) in a spicy and creamy spinach puree.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Baigan Bartha

Puree of grilled and smoked eggplant, cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Dahl Palungo

Nutritious mix of lentils and spinach with spices.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Chana Masala

Chana Massala

Chickpea curry in a spicy and tangy tomato sauce.

€15 ≈ $17.00

Nepalese Dishes

Khukura Ko Masu (chicken)

Khukura Ko Masu (poulet)

Prepared in a traditional Nepalese sauce, Ayurvedic spices, a very vegetable-rich dish.

Traditional Nepalese chicken curry, simmered with local spices.

€15.80 ≈ $18.00

Khasi Ko Masu (lamb)

Khasi Ko Masu (agneau)

Prepared in a traditional Nepalese sauce, Ayurvedic spices, a very vegetable-rich dish.

Nepalese lamb curry, rich and aromatic.

€17.80 ≈ $21.00

Kofta Kebab Massala

Spicy minced meat balls, grilled and served in a massala sauce.

€15.80 ≈ $18.00

Vegetable Kofta

Fried vegetable balls served in a creamy curry sauce.

€14.60 ≈ $17.00

Vegetable Chow-Mein

Légumes Chow-Mein