This was my first experience in an Indian restaurant. The place is very nice and the servers were friendly. I didn't really like the dips served at the beginning, but that is a matter of personal taste I guess... the main dishes were fabulous! Recommended for an authentic experience:) read more

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Akash is located on the lovely pedestrian section of rue Nicolas Flamel, just south of the rue des Lombards. It is a well known and loved fixture of the neighborhood. Since the departure of Mr. Akash the elder, his son has naturally become the heart and soul of the restaurant. He has refurbished the beautiful 50 seat terrace as well as freshened the decor of the interior in true north Indian jewel tone hues. The northern Indian cuisine remains true to this establishments reputation. The quality, the colors, the rich smells and delicate yet complex flavors remain unchanged. The young owner spends his time looking for the few dishes in the country of the Taj Mahal to put in the menu spotlight in this restaurant where the emphasis is on hospitality and authenticity---where spices and colors give full complimentary harmony to the dishes served. Enjoy the very reasonably priced menu of quality breads, seafood, grains, meat and vegetables--with the aromas of ginger, coriander, cumin, cinnamon and chutney fruits wafting through the air. The flamed desserts in Cointreau are heavenly. Sit on the terrace and people watch. Try the house cocktail (delicious) and toast this heavenly slice of India in the middle of Paris. Jai ho! '¿) read more

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Craving for Indian food was increasing with every day of the Europe tour. In our regular exploration of Paris streets, we found this place - Akash. Great food - very authentic, not like other places which just toss the chicken/veggies into raw masalas and color it up. Very much same as North Indian food from Delhi perhaps. Awesome location, courteous staff. Cheers! read more

Was craving for Indian food and we googled and found this place. It was just me and my husband. What we ordered: Rose Lassi, Jingha Masala, Palak Paneer, vegetable Korma, Cheese Garlic Naan and Chapati. Portion: 4/5 Very good portion. Taste: 5/5 Loved the taste of Jingha Masala and Palak Paneer. Staff: 5/5 Very Friendly and Helpful. Recommended: Rose Lassi and Jingha Masala. read more

We really enjoyed our dinner here. The food was good, just not as spicy as we would have liked and ordered. That's why minus a star.

Absolutely not. This was the worst experience I believe I have ever had with staff at a restaurant. First, we tried to enter and a waiter pushed my sister out the door, saying they were not open for 15 more minutes, even though the place was full. We assumed it was for some private function, even though he didn't bother to say that. Why would we look into a full restaurant, with no sign or note on the door indicating otherwise, and think it was not open for regular business? Then, when we returned 45 minutes later, we stood and waited until they seated us. They proceeded to clean every table, replace every glass, reset every single table in the now-empty restaurant for over 30 minutes without coming to our table or saying anything to us. No water, nothing. We got up and left since they made it painfully obvious they did not want us there. All of our interactions were in French, my sister went to school here in Paris and we definitely were not in any form "rude foreigners". read more

Strolling down the streets of the 1st arrondissement in Paris we find this Indian gem of a restaurant. It's located off a quiet street away from the immediate hustle and bustle. There are many other cafes and bars in the surrounding area however our hearts were set to have dinner at Akash and little did we know that we would come back another four times! The service was better compared to other Parisian restaurants. The service staff was great, very attentive and friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating, inside is more romantic, dimly lit, and very cozy and the outside is casual, romantic especially in the evening as the sun sets. We ordered some of our favorite Indian dishes and were not disappointed. Everything tasted fresh with quality ingredients. If you prefer your dish to be a little hot, they will prepare it for you as such. The wine list could be better however I would like to add that some of their mixed drinks were skillfully prepared. If I make it to Paris again- Akash will be one of the first places on my list to visit. Thank you Akash for your wonderful service and delicious food. read more

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At last I have found a curry house in Paris that is as good as anything England has to offer! We have only visited once - so far - but the deep chilli red Chicken Madras I chose was mouth-wateringly tasty and devilishly hot! It was paired-up with a soft, warm and crusty Naan bread which lacked just one thing - a dash of melted ghee! Inexpensive (10 - 15 Euros for a curry dish with rice) and great, attentive service from the staff. Has the added bonus of fine views of the Tour St. Jaques from the front terrace. read more

Great Meal, Service excellent. We left our faith into our server's hands. and his two ladies friends that helped him. great house cocktails specials. Three of three menus at 24 euros. We want to try everything and he did serve us every thing.\ Great appetizers, great entrees and rice: Great lamb madras, great curry and shrimps. and great desserts. Good job AKASH Fun times. i will go back. read more

Ok Indian food, but not great. Missing much of the flavor. Butter chicken had a very liquid gravy, which is typically thicker. The Gulab Jamun was cut in half and had a cream of some sort on it. I prefer it in the traditional way. Still, some may prefer this way. Minus the cream, it was tasty. Nice servers. Liked the outside dining. Would probably look for another place next time. read more

Came with two others and we were immediately taken in by the inviting aroma of spice. Ordered the lamb rogan, chicken tikka masala, and Bombay aloo. All of the dishes were great, especially the lamb which had alot of heat in the sauce. If you are feeling burnt out on French food (it's okay to admit it), stop in for an inexpensive and incredibly delicious meal. Bonus: Harry Potter nerds, be sure to get a picture under the Nicolas Flamel sign. read more

Best Chicken Tika ever, amazingly tender, well seasoned. We also had the lamb curry which stood up well, Looking forward to trying out more of their dishes. They accommodated my gluten allergy well, this is one of the restaurants (also in the neighborhood where we stayed) we will eat at twice while here in Paris. Friendly, fast service, hard not to like this place! read more

Like the location. Not too far from louvre and the metro. The ambience was also very good. However compared to Indian restaurants in other parts of the World (USA, Dubai, London, India or even Aruba) it was ok. They served the naans with the appetizers which I don't get! So by the time the rest of the food arrives it was cold. read more

Pretty average. I had matar paneer with garlic naan. The naan was crispy and kind of bland. The paneer was good but nothing special. I wasn't crazy impressed, mildly bummed because I was pretty jazzed for some Indian food and it was a let down. read more

Very good indian food. The cheese garlic nan was made well and fresh. The tika masala and butter chicken was good. Food was not spectacular, but easily 3.5-4 stars. Worth a trip if you're in the area and craving indian food. read more

Veeeery beautiful ambiance, spa effect and amazing food! Just try it!!! If u are in love with Indian food, you will see you will love it more than ever. Take a sit inside and make your reservation before ! Cheers guys!!! Enjoy and be in peace! read more

One of the better meals we had in our Paris neighborhood stay in La Marais. The atmosphere was welcoming as was the service. We enjoyed the veggie samosas, chicken tandoori and chicken tikka masala. No room for dessert but it looked delicious. We recommend this place. read more

Very good food in Paris. I'm from CA & it was hard to find a good Indian food in Paris. Great attentive service by Amit & it was busy but he took great care of us. read more

I was there last week and we planned to go to Indian Restraurant. We found one on Qype - akash. Superb, superb vegetarian food. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Extrmely good value for money too read more

My mother and I were thrilled to find this place while on vacation. As much as we love Paris, we're vegetarian and French cuisine is pretty meaty, so Akash was a godsend; it has something for everyone. I order Bengan Bharta every time I'm at an Indian restaurant that has it on the menu, and Akash's was truly the best I've ever had (my mom agreed). The garlic naan was soft and flavorful and not too heavy or greasy. The vegetable biryani was also fantastic--beautifully seasoned with lots of fresh, perfectly tender vegetables. The atmosphere inside is elegant but warm and welcoming, with lovely decor and music. The service is very friendly and efficient. We both speak reasonable French, but whenever we hesitated the staff were quick to use their very good English to help us out. The level of spice was just right for us--flavorful without an uncomfortable burn--but those who like their food hotter might want to ask for that specifically. read more

Okay Indian food. Biryani wasn't much authentic. Lamb palak and chicken seekh kebabs are good. Tiny portions. Go if you are craving some Indian food. Else can be skipped. read more

I went there alone on a quiet evening. Everything was fine for the first ten minutes : I was quickly seated, ordered within a few minutes and the staff was friendly. After that... food was just ok, but the meat was not cooked enough. I then tried to get the attention of the staff about dessert, to no success. I chose then to pay and leave, which was not a simple operation. I called two different waiters to have my check, they nodded but did nothing. At that point, I gathered my belongings and went to leave. And voilà, someone managed to get me the check in a few seconds. read more

I made reservations via "The Table" (La Fourchette). We had to change the number from 6 to 4, so I DUTIFULLY went back to the site, and the site requires that you first cancel and then reissue a reservation request. I did, and I got confirmations for both. Upon our arrival at the restaurant, the waiter, asked if we made 2-reservations, showing us on his phone. And, I explain, yes, but I cancelled one because the number changed, but apparently they didn't receive the cancellation. He was extremely condescending and lectured us, unacceptable behavior. Then when we got our appetizer, one of us found a broken glass in our "samosa" we pointed this out to the waiter, thankfully, it was replaced. When the manager, approached us, I assume he was, I explained again, I don't like being lectured to and in fact, I am a food writer, and since I have lived in Paris since 2008, I have never been lectured like this. I initially got the impression he almost wanted to slough off my complaint. Then proceeded to tell me that it's better if the customer cancels, which I did, but obviously I can say it a million times, and they still don't listen. Then, he proceeded to explain how "the fork" charges and their profit margins, which by the way as a consumer I really don't care, not my problem. Bottomline, you guys (the table/Restaurant) need to get your act together. We were NOT happy customers. read more

We visited twice in a week, as we found the food so much to our liking. It is a little more British-Indian than American-Indian, but we appreciated that. The Chicken Madras is indeed wonderful, our naan did have a bit of ghee on it, and the garlic naan was fabulous. We tried the saag paneer and many other dishes, all of them wonderful. There is a French touch to the cooking that we also loved. The number of vegetarian entrees is large, and yes, the people watching is excellent. I'll try the house cocktail next time! read more