Welcome to Kapunka, the gluten-free Thai canteen in Paris.
There are 5 restaurants (address and practical information at the end of the article) offering more or less the same menus. So you’re sure to find one near you!
I had the opportunity to go once to the one in Montorgueil, and I absolutely loved it. I’ve already had the chance to travel to Thailand, and Kapunka’s dishes really took me on a journey! If you too miss Thailand or want to discover Thai cuisine, Kapunka is the place to go.
On the menu are all traditional dishes: soups, spring rolls, noodles, pad thai, curry, but also tapas that change every day… Perfect to accompany a nice little cocktail, don’t you think? And I loved the typical desserts!
There’s also a Kapunka Vegan restaurant, which offers a slightly different menu, including a super gourmet Thai brunch (with pancakes), Thai avocado toast and lots of other surprises!
Their small but perfect menu is 100% gluten-free, so there’s no cross-contamination.
Gluten-free soy sauce, fresh produce that arrives each morning after a careful selection the day before, and the meats are generally local. So there’s no risk of poor quality: the taste and quality are there!
As for the atmosphere in the restaurants, it’s not always too crowded, so you don’t have to book – FINALLY! The decor is sober, but pleasant enough, and the music is soft and perfectly chosen to take you on a journey. The portions are large, so don’t worry about not having eaten enough, Kapunka knows what to do! As for the price, it averages between €6 and €17, so there’s plenty to choose from!
Let’s talk about the restaurants now:
- Kapunka Paradis in the 10th arrondissement: Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11.30am to 3pm and from 6.30pm to 11pm. There is a normal menu and a vegan menu with brunches for everyone.
- Kapunka Montergueil in the 2nd: Open Monday to Saturday from 11.30am to 3pm and from 6.30pm to 11pm and on Sundays from 12pm to 3pm and from 6pm to 11pm. Normal menu with vegan and veggie options.
- Kapunka Montparnasse in the 14th arrondissement: Open Monday to Saturday from 11.30am to 3pm and from 6.30pm to 11pm and on Sunday from 12pm to 3pm and from 6pm to 11pm. Normal menu with vegan and veggie options.
- Kapunka Panoramas in the 2nd: Open Monday to Friday from 11.30am to 3pm and 6.30pm to 11pm and Saturday from 6.30pm to 11pm. Normal menu with vegan and veggie options with an outdoor terrace.
- Cabinet Kapunka in the 17th century: Open Monday to Saturday from 11.30am to 3pm and from 6.30pm to 11pm. Normal menu with veggie and vegan options.
- Kapunka Vegan in the 2nd: Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm, 100% vegan and gluten-free: the menu is right here!
I hope you’ll try this gluten-free thai in Paris soon!
Chloé
