Dishes in French style with an Asian flair. La Boussoule has a good variety of dishes from fish to chicken and duck... Their menu has some fusion options like chicken cous cous with Indian spices and teriyaki salmon etc and even Vietnamese ans Thai dishes. We ordered three mains and wines - all are tasty and price is fairly reasonable. The place is very nice and cozy, the server speaks good English. They also have menu items in English if you need them. read more

La Boussole - Salmon teriyaki - Asian Fusion Near Me - Paris, 75

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Petite terrace mais plaisante - Personnel sympa et prévenant- Carte et menu appétissants - Nos plats étaient délicieux- Prix abordables Small terrace but agréable - Professional and pleasant Staff - Palatable menu and plat du jour - Very affordable prices read more

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As my group and I wandered the streets of Paris, we had made arrangements to meet our Parisian friends here at La Boussole. From the outside, the place didn't look like much but I was told this was a great place to enjoy some simple French fusion cuisine without the pretension. For the most part, my Parisian friend was right. Named after the famous French ship that scoured the Pacific 300+ years ago, La Boussole's interior is intimate, group friendly, and lively. With low ceilings, stone walls, old world maps / globes, as well as a compass logo on the menu, the decor does a good job of showcasing the voyage of discovery theme. The expedition this time around, was simply trying their food. My group and I had ordered a variety of dishes recommended to us by our English speaking waitress. For roughly €24, one could get an appetizer, main course, and dessert - a good deal considering we were all collectively blowing $$$ just by breathing Parisian air. After a couple bottles of wine, a complimentary bottle of champagne, and turning our table into a communal family style gathering, we managed to come away with a solid sampling of a good portion of the menu. Some things were delightful, while some other items were extremely disappointing. The one dish I was excited about was the steak tartare and it turned out to be bland and underwhelming. There was a overly creamy texture to the meat, which made it more like pudding than a nice puck of meat. Another dish we weren't so fond of was the chicken curry ravioli - a nice idea in theory, but came out negative on the flavor scale. The sauce was water and the chicken was a bit on the tough side. As a big time curry fan, this was just no bueno errr..no bon. Something that did make us do a double take was the lamb tagine (tajine d'agneau), which was rich in flavor and the lamb was cooked just perfectly. Stewed lamb chunks marinated in the sweet but savory tagine sauce was some African awesomeness that tasted better than it looked. Looking a bit like a cross between a pan fried scallop and hockey puck, the potato au gratin side that came with the tartare was also excellent. Best stuff all night were the desserts. The trio of sorbets (trilogie de sorbets) featuring raspberry, strawberry, and tangerine were tangy, fruity, and a great complement to the meal. Next up was the mango / lychee tangine with kiwi sorbet and it did not disappoint. The kiwi sorbet was soothing on the tongue and the mango + lychee combo tasted fantastic alongside each other. A chocolate "valrhona" lava cake? Superb. It was decadent, rich, and all things melted chocolate with butter and flour should be. It didn't last more than a few seconds before being cleaned out by some hungry Americans. Service wasn't the greatest and that's not really supporting the French stereotype. I am certain there are other things on the menu that we missed out on and with the price being so affordable, I could see myself coming back for a casual meal and nothing more beyond that. read more

Really great food with unique flavors. Great wine. Not too expensive for the area. Clean and well-lit restaurant. Had an appetizer with egg and mushroom and toast, the salmon tataki, and lemon custard dessert. read more

La Boussole - Asian Fusion Near Me - Paris, 75

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Came here for a traditional French meal and wasn't disappointed. They have deals where you can order two (appetizer and entree or entree and dessert) or three courses for a set price. My friend and I each got two courses, I got an appetizer and she got dessert, so we could try more things. I definitely recommend this! We started with the escargots, which were cooked in a cream sauce with mushrooms. Very good! I got the lamb tagine entree and she got sea bass. Bother we're excellent! The lamb was probably the most tender I've ever eaten. We finished with the Valrhona chocolate cake, which was also delicious. A couple of glasses of wine completed the night. read more

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Good taste Nice street-side tables Friendly service. Works well if you prefer no gluten. Good options. read more

I really wanted this to be a 4 or 5 star experience, but it wasn't. Not that it was a total loss. Just being in Paris itself is wonderful, so I tried not to let that cloud my judgement. That being said, it was a nice experience. We met up with my friend's friend who studies in Paris. Unless you have a really good sense of direction or know a local, this place is inconspicuous. she led us down a long side street (although there are lots of those in Paris) and it took a while to get there from the main street we were at. It's a cool, hip place to eat. I ordered the duck main entree (our French buddy ordered everything, so I have no idea what it was exactly called...I just said merci) and three mini crème brûlée desserts (vanilla, pistachio, and ginger). I don't usually eat gamey meats like duck, but the French are all about duck, and so I ordered it. It was okay. For duck. I just don't have an affinity for it. It was well prepared though, and I did finish it. The dessert was good as well, although I do not really like ginger either. Hmm. maybe I should have gone for what I liked rather than what is expected. Perhaps next time. All in all it was a nice experience that I would like to try again. No duck next time. read more

La Boussole - Main entree: Duck dish. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Paris, 75

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What a wonderful, comfortable yet beautiful place to eat! The staff is welcoming and friendly. The food is amazing and interesting. We had Foie Gras, salmon, stir fry, raviolis, pretty much tried it all. Much of their items have an Asian flair and are really fabulous. We visited there more than a couple of times on our visit to Paris. They also have AC which was a Godsend during the Summer heatwave! read more

Our Parisian friend recommended this restaurant it would have been difficult to find otherwise. La Boussole is known for its use of spices from around the world and innovatively infuse East and West flavors into French cuisine. It was difficult enough for us trying to translate the menu, after all of that, we couldn't decide what to have for dinner. Thanks to our friendly waiter who made perfect recommendations for us. We recommend this restaurant for those you who love spices and would like to try something unique and different. read more

Came here based on several recommendations from various people. The atmosphere was nice. Located on a street with lots of festive activity. Most menu items contained seafood and had Asian flavors. We had salmon and a Steak Wok. Both were delicious. The wine recommendation was perfect. read more

The service is honestly 3-4 stars but the food was 5+ crispy duck confit changed my life and I tried snails for the 1st time here and they were fantastic in a cream sauce with mushrooms. Wife loved he shrimp wok as well the reviews are correct I could kiss this chef I'm so satisfied with this flavor bomb. read more

Everything was wonderful! I went with a group of six and between us we had three linguines, two tiger tears (beef), and one lamb. Seriously no bad options read more

La Boussole - Lamb - Asian Fusion Near Me - Paris, 75

Since the sangria is printed in bold at the top of the menu, we asked our waiter if it is any good. He admitted that it's not the best he's ever had, and I can now add myself to that list of people who feel that way. The sangria is really more of a spiced wine than a fruity wine-based punch. For the a starter, I ordered the "transparence guacamole...," which they helpfully translated to English as "transparence guacamole..." Either they brought me the wrong starter, or it wasn't what I had been expecting. I was thinking it would be like an avocado and crab salad, but it was more of a medium-thickness slice of something red (not sure what, still), with a little green something sprinkled on top, and all of it in a creamy sauce. It didn't impress me, unfortunately. For my main, I had the steak. It didn't disappoint, but it certainly wasn't anything special and so I would never recommend it to someone visiting for less than a few months. For all this complaining, I did find that the service was quite friendly and the restaurant itself is very nice and has great decor! If you're in the area, starving, and need a reasonably priced meal (the starter + main cost 24 euro, I think), then this could be your place! read more

I only ate here once but it was an extraordinary experience. I had a delicious coconut curry, if I remember correctly. A nice break from regular French cuisine as it is a mix between North African cuisine and French. I welcomed the flavors and spices after eating traditionally savory and buttery but kind of bland French fare. It's a great option if you want to experience French food / the restaurant scene in Paris while not wondering so far into foreign/ethnic cuisine that you question if it's worth it to try such food while in Paris (As in, 'why would I eat Japanese food in Paris when I'm only in France for a week and have already eaten just-as-[un]authentic-Japanese food back home?' ) read more

La Boussole used to be one of my favourite places to take people who visit me in Paris. However, under current management everything is stressed and disorganised. We have twice been made to wait almost 2 hours, even after making firm reservations. If you go, go early. Also avoid being seated under the arches downstairs where the crumbling plaster on the ceilings will fall into your food - paint and dust and cobwebs (eww). The food is contemporary and the 'Spice Route' theme means they experiment with different spices, something not often found in traditional French cuisines. Some dishes are North Africain influenced (like the tagines) and others are a spicey twist on an old favourite such as the 'trilogie de creme brulee', a trio of the famous desert each with their own added kick: cardamom, star anise and chocolate. read more

The concierge at our hotel suggested this restaurant to us. It's a fairly small place, on an out-of-the-way street, but inside it's cozy and warm. We were pleasantly surprised at their ability to steer us toward some gluten-free options. We had an excellent meal, and the service and atmosphere were both pleasant and inviting. We will certainly be returning, and would recommend it to others. Keep in mind that this is not a 'quick stop'... Expect to eat and be served at leisure. If you're not in a rush, it's a great experience. read more

Got lost . . and found a nice spot here on a busy, but tiny little side street. Our waitress was great and allowed us to share dishes when we realized we really weren't hungry enough to eat full portions. We sat just inside but with open doors, felt as if we were both in and out. Just checking out the construction inside is worth a visit; stay for the interesting menu and great food. read more

We were staying in the neighborhood and decided to have dinner there. It was delicious. Try the scallop appetizer ... you can't go wrong. Slightly casual; wonderful dinner. read more

Delicious. Not your traditional French/Parisian food but absolutely tasty. I had the duck breast, which was amazing. The chef played with flavors I'd never mixed together before. It was a carnival in my mouth, very enjoyable. I also recommend the shredded beef with pesto, buffalo mozzarella and Parmesan as an appetizer. You can get an entree+plat or a plat+dessert for 15.80€. WHAT A STEAL!! read more

I was wandering the streets of Paris one evening several years ago and came upon La Boussole. It was so wonderful, I returned several nights later. La Boussole has become my go-to restaurant when I'm in Paris. And, I eat there at least two nights of every trip. Have yet to be the slightest disappointed. read more

Pleasant service. Cramped seating but cozy. Baked camembert was good. Ravioli with curry appetizer was very good. Duck was over-done. Liver was served almost raw. On a less busy night might be better. read more

Amazing! We had all courses and every one was a treat. The entire dining party left with full bellies and smiling faces! One of our favorite things was the desserts...the creme brûlée was unreal! read more

What I liked about the place is that the vegetarian options were clearly marked in the menu. The place has a nice ambiance and all but I don't think I'll go there again because although the food was good it wasnt my cup of tea. read more

Ick.....two hours from the time we entered until the first food. 45 min just to get water and wine. And if he food was terrific we might have overlooked some of that but it was underwhelming, I understand about the "Spice Route" theme but some things were so oddly spiced while others were undercooked. We also saw at least two tables walk out after unsuccessfully trying to get the staff's (staff of two, that is) attention. There are many other places on that very 'mignon' street. Go to one of them but reserve ahead of time. We hadn't, which is how we ended up here. read more

Very reasonably priced fusion food! Great atmosphere and good for groups or a more intimate dinner. My friend and I both got the formule, but I didn't get dessert. The entrée was a very interesting take on eggplant tagine, and the presentation was nice. The couscous plat is worth going for. It's comforting and savory. Very nice staff; would definitely go again! read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant! The food was great! We choose to do the three course menu option and everything we tasted was amazing! The food came out really appealing to the eye and very fresh and tasty. read more

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I can't recommend this place enough. When I was deciding what to have for dinner, this restaurant stood out to me for the slightly different offerings and flavors presented on their menu. After walking for 10 min checking out other offerings, this place stuck with me and I came back to it. I was greeted by friendly waitstaff who spoke excellent English. I ordered the sea bass and it was phenomenal. The portion size was perfect, the food light and fresh, and the flavors fantastic. I had the strawberry mascarpone for dessert. A perfect finish. Not to sweet or rich. Just the right balance. I highly recommend this restaurant, but do agree that you should expect a more leisurely meal length. Bon appetit! read more

Love this healthy and delicious food. Clean. Friendly. Kind to Americans. Would definitely recommend. read more

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I have eaten here twice and have enjoyed both meals. I have usually had the duck and couscous and it has been very very good. I also enjoyed the dessert I had there this past visit which was an excellent creme brulee read more