Zynnia Restaurant Opens in Paris

Owners of Zynnia Indian Dine & Drink, Aman and Omkar Deep, welcome guests to their new fine-dining restaurant on Rest Acres Road in Paris.

Rubyyy Jones

Cultural Correspondent

Paris’ blossoming restaurant landscape has welcomed a stylish newcomer: Zynnia Indian Dine & Drink on Rest Acres Road. Offering an elevated take on Indian cuisine, the restaurant blends bold flavours with polished service and a sophisticated setting, giving food lovers plenty to celebrate close to home.

Zynnia soft launched their establishment just before Labour Day and have been welcoming guests, dignitaries and friends to sample their fabulous fusion menu and handcrafted drinks. The menu is varied and features small plates in addition to their appetizer and main course options, and the fusion factor is in the innovation and modification of traditional dishes for a range of palettes. 

Zynnia is owned by husband-and-wife team, Aman and Omkar Deep, who fell in love with Paris when they first moved here, and are passionate about flavourful and accessible Indian Cuisine. 

“We wanted to make our menu inviting for many kinds of people and also, we wanted the fusion of our menu to represent and honour the delicious options and flavours available in Canada too. We have created a few dishes specifically for people who love all the flavour and complexity of Indian food but can’t handle the spice - any dish can have the spice level adjusted in fact,” they shared.  

“We wanted to cater to those who love Indian cuisine and wanted to pair it with the fine dining experience; we’re excited to be offering something that is needed by the community and will, hopefully, be enjoyed very much.” 

With so many tempting options on the menu, narrowing down our choices was no easy task. We settled on a shared appetizer and main dishes with sides, guided by our attentive and knowledgeable server, who also suggested a complimentary small plate to sample. To our delight, the experience began with an outstanding amuse-bouche—beautifully presented and bursting with flavour.

Those bursts of flavour were so stimulating and satisfying, the amuse-bouche alone blew my mind with it’s balance of elements and compact complexity. The Crispy Yogurt Globes, which are panipuri shells - a popular street food filled with layers of chutneys and rich yogurt – almost served as a whole meal in one bite. 

The menu offers a wide range of meat and vegetarian dishes, from traditional favourites to creative fusion plates, so we decided to sample a little of both. For our appetizers we had the Chicken Tikka Tacos, which were fresh, tasty and had a satisfyingly crunch. The Canape Chaat, which is a house baked tart shell filled with Granny Smith apples, Moong sprouts and other yummy and crisp components, including in-house made pineapple ‘caviar’ was a dazzling starter that delivered both in presentation and flavour. 

For our main course, we wanted something fusion and something more classic so we went with Lamb Changezi, Zynnia’s take on an Old Delhi Changezi, and the Canadian Korma, a very mild and creamy dish with slow roasted chicken. The latter was specifically created with sensitive tummies in mind and would be the perfect choice for someone who likes Indian food but can’t - or no longer can - handle spicy dishes. Both dishes were amazing, and we recommend you get the Pulua rice with whatever you end up ordering because it was phenomenal too. 

Service is one of the elements of fine dining that can sometimes be overlooked. While it’s always friendly, true fine dining demands more—and Zynnia’s team delivered. From their knowledge of the menu to polished etiquette, they managed to blend small-town hospitality with the grace of an upscale dining room.

With food so flavourful, we happily went home with enough leftovers for a second dinner and probably someone’s lunch. Layer upon layer of flavour and care made the evening unforgettable, and it’s a delight to see such an experience flourishing in Paris.

Zynnia - Indian Dine & Drink is now ready to welcome you, open seven days a week from 12 pm to 10 pm, with options for dining in, take out and even catering for your next party or event. Follow them on social media, @zynniaofficial or visit www.zynnia.ca