Table of Contents
- Start With India’s Most Beloved Street Food
- Try a Signature Dish From the Grill
- Don’t Miss the Railway Lamb Curry
- For a Complete Lunch, Choose the Biryani
- Finish With Something Sweet
- A Different Side of Boulevard Haussmann
For many visitors, a trip to Paris includes at least one pilgrimage to Boulevard Haussmann.
The grand façades of Galeries Lafayette and Printemps have been drawing shoppers for generations, combining fashion, architecture, and Parisian elegance in a way few destinations can match. Yet after a morning spent navigating luxury boutiques, designer floors, and historic galleries, another question inevitably arises: where should you eat?
While the district offers countless dining options, one of the most rewarding discoveries is also one of its most unexpected. Inside Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet, The Crossing introduces travellers to a contemporary interpretation of Indian cuisine inspired by regional traditions, railway journeys, and the diverse flavours of the subcontinent.
If you’re looking for Indian food near Paris’ biggest department stores, here is what you should order.
Start With India's Most Beloved Street Food
The best Indian meals often begin with contrast.
Few dishes demonstrate this better than Dahi Puri, one of the most popular starters at The Crossing. Crisp wheat shells are filled with tangy potatoes, tamarind chutney, and spiced yoghurt, creating a balance of crunch, sweetness, acidity, and freshness in a single bite.
For travellers unfamiliar with Indian street food, it offers the perfect introduction. Light enough for lunch yet packed with flavour, it immediately showcases the complexity that makes Indian cuisine so memorable.
Another excellent option is the Junction Aloo Tikki, where crispy potato patties meet tamarind chutney and a vibrant carrot and beet slaw.
Try a Signature Dish From the Grill
Indian grilling traditions deserve far more attention than they often receive.
The Chicken Tikka at The Crossing demonstrates why. Marinated in yoghurt and Kashmiri chilli before being cooked over high heat, it delivers depth of flavour while remaining remarkably balanced. Mint labneh and black masala complete a dish that feels refined without losing its roots.
Seafood lovers should consider the Gun Powder Prawns, where pan-grilled prawns are paired with aromatic podi butter garlic. The result is bold but controlled, showcasing the kitchen’s emphasis on precision rather than excess.
These dishes work particularly well for lunch, offering flavour without the heaviness many visitors mistakenly associate with Indian food.
Don't Miss the Railway Lamb Curry
Every restaurant has a dish that captures its identity.
At The Crossing, that dish is the Railway Lamb Curry.
Slow-braised lamb is paired with yoghurt, fennel, and Kashmiri chilli in a preparation inspired by the railway journeys that shaped Chef Ankur Chakraborty’s childhood. The dish reflects the restaurant’s broader story: India’s railways as cultural corridors where recipes, ingredients, and traditions travelled across the country.
It is rich without being heavy, deeply comforting without relying on extravagance.
For many guests, it becomes the meal they remember long after leaving Paris.
For a Complete Lunch, Choose the Biryani
Travellers often want a dish that can stand on its own.
The Chicken Dum Biryani is exactly that. Fragrant saffron basmati rice, tender chicken, carefully layered spices, and cooling raita come together in a meal that reflects centuries of Indian culinary tradition.
Unlike many restaurant versions, the focus here is on balance. Every ingredient contributes without overwhelming the others, reflecting Chef Ankur’s belief that Indian food should reveal itself gradually rather than demand attention all at once.
Finish With Something Sweet
Even a shopping day deserves dessert.
The Saffron Kheer remains one of the most elegant ways to end a meal. Made with chilled rice pudding, cardamom, and saffron, it offers a gentle conclusion rooted in one of India’s most enduring culinary traditions.
For visitors accustomed to French pastries, it provides a different kind of sweetness—subtle, aromatic, and comforting.
A Different Side of Boulevard Haussmann
Most people visit Boulevard Haussmann for fashion.
The most curious visitors discover something more.
Located inside Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet, The Crossing invites travellers to experience India’s regional flavours while remaining in the heart of one of Paris’ most iconic districts. As the first Indian restaurant within the landmark destination, it adds another layer to a neighbourhood already known for craftsmanship, culture, and discovery.
Because the best meals while travelling are rarely the ones you planned months in advance.
They’re the ones you stumble upon between adventures.
