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In the rapidly changing Gerland neighbourhood in the 7th arrondissement, this restaurant takes you on a culinary journey. At the helm is a close-knit couple: Jennifer Palopoli on the restaurant floor and Ashwin Vijaykumar, who was born in India and trained in French pastry-making and cuisine in New Zealand. In a former neighbourhood bistro that has been turned into a bright and contemporary space, the chef creates dishes with exotic accents, drawing on spices from India and Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. We were particularly taken with the grey prawn toast with fine herbs, with a dab of turmeric mayonnaise and gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes), one of their vibrant, generous dishes. A small courtyard to the rear completes this exotic haven.