Born out of a project launched in 2019, initially just for delivery, Gourou now takes on a new dimension with the opening of its first restaurant in the 11th arrondissement. It's an immersive place where you can zip from an Irani café in a Mumbai style to a traditional bazaar in the blink of an eye, where dishes are enjoyed with your fingers, and every detail evokes the founder's journey of discovery. In short: a restaurant that adds a touch of sparkle to Indian street food without ever betraying its traditions.
Gourou, the project of a dynamic duo
At the helm, the duo Valentin Bauer and Adrien Bouchaud, a chef trained in palaces like Crillon and Ritz, and in bistronomic references like Richer and 52 Faubourg Saint-Denis. The adventure began in 2019, nourished by a long series of travels in India and a deep admiration for the recipes, techniques, and atmosphere of local kitchens. After several years delighting Paris with delivery, Gourou is shifting into restaurant mode.
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In the kitchen, Adrien Bouchaud showcases his skills and his years of culinary exploration in India. Since the age of 18, he has traveled across the country, bringing back a sharp understanding of regional specialties. The result? A menu that reflects the diversity and heritage of a vibrant, lively, and multifaceted cuisine.
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Immersive decor at the heart of Mumbai
The decor, envisioned by DOD Architecte – the agency behind the designs for Tripletta, Ardent, and Bouillon Pigalle – draws inspiration from the Irani cafes of Mumbai and traditional bazaars. The facade, painted in a vibrant red and adorned with climbing vines, sets the mood: you could almost feel like you're stepping into a neighborhood shop. Inside, the atmosphere instantly transports you into a cinematic Mumbai, featuring black and white portraits of Indian personalities, retro posters, and a collection of dishes and trinkets brought back straight from India.
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The journey is designed as a stroll through the streets of Mumbai: after passing the first room, you discover yellow mesh walls that reveal the brigade in action, shelves overflowing with spices and products for sale, masala chai, and signature drinks. At the very back, a hidden room evokes street food stalls, a little secret that only regulars will know.
Ultra-Authentic Indian Cuisine
At Gourou, everything starts with a flawless selection of fresh products. Chef Adrien Bouchaud explores the diverse regional Indian cuisines in all their glory: from market street food to home-cooked stews. The menu reveals sometimes lesser-known specialties, far beyond the expected classics, for a generous, popular, authentic, and distinctly urban cuisine.
Here, vegetables reign supreme. You’ll find a Palak Paneer made with fresh spinach and artisanal paneer (very rare in...restaurant), flavored dahls, a melt-in-your-mouth butter chicken, chicken tikka, and even a spicy Gobi tikka with cauliflower for a punchy veggie version. Of course, street food makes an appearance: Vada Pav (the veggie burger from Mumbai), masala vadai, squash pakoras, chicken tikka or veggie samosas, all served with homemade chutneys. The portions are designed to be grabbed, shared, and taken away.
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When it comes to sweet treats, we're all about the Moa au chocolat (chocolate mousse, caramelized puffed rice, and shredded coconut), the Cardamome Affogato, and the homemade ice creams (cashew, turmeric, cinnamon, mango, coconut, cardamom…) that you can jazz up with delightfully retro toppings. And let’s not forget, the drink menu makes all the difference! Enjoy Indian Kingfisher beers, signature cocktails, coffee from the Lyon-based Mokxa, lassis, chai… and especially an irresistible collection of homemade syrups (lemongrass, rose, cumin, coriander, chai, tamarind, lavender…). You can sip them in the traditional way, as Sharbat, or go for the sparkling version.
Address: 42 Léon Frot Street, 75011 Paris, France