All About The Recently Opened French Bakery 'Paul' In Mumbai

Mumbai now has a taste of France with the famous French bakery chain Paul Depuis's opening at Phoenix Palladium Mall. This also marks the vintage bakery's debut in the city. It already operates in Delhi and Haryana. Established in 1889, the French bakery chain entered the Indian market in 2019. HistoryStarting in 1889 by Emmanuel and Trish Croix in Nord, France, the bakery has seen decades of transitions. It was in the year 1953 when Francis Holder took over a better-known bakery-pâtisserie owned by the Paul family and retained the "Paul" name. With over 130 years of history, the bakery legacy has spanned five generations of the family, all known for their love for bread.MenuThe bakery's extensive menu covers breakfast, lunch, and drinks. It features a wide range of pastries, cakes, croissants, sandwiches, quiches, tarts, crepes, eggs, and over 140 types of bread. In addition to these food options, Paul Depuis also offers various beverages, including tea, wine, soft drinks, and a diverse range of coffee-based drinks. The ambience is also a big draw. The French-inspired decor and comfy seating transport you to a charming Parisian cafe. Location: 462, Shop C-10B, Ground & Mezzanine Floor, Phoenix Palladium Mall, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, MumbaiOther Eateries In Mumbai You Must Not MissThe House of Bakers: It offers a mix of Parisian desserts such as mousses, jellies, sponges, and Indian street-style snacks. Where: Runwal Greens, 73 R Galleria, Mulund West, MumbaiCelebrations Fine Confections, Lower Parel: This one is famous for its cakes, especially the Christmas Pud Cake, a blend of cake and pudding. Where: Adhraru Ind Est Unit No. 3 Ground Floor Sun Mill Compound, Opp Phionex Mills, MumbaiFree India Bakery: It is another well-known spot known for its baked goods like nankhatai, puffs, and pastries.Where: 99-B, Girgaum Terrace, Jagannath Shankar Seth Rd, Bhatwadi, Girgaon, MumbaiBritannia And Co, Ballard EstateFounded by Boman Kohinoor in 1923, Fort Britannia & Company is a renowned Iranian restaurant in Mumbai. It draws patrons for its Mughlai-Parsi flavours. One of its must-try dishes is the famous berry pulao.Where: Ballard Estate, Fort, MumbaiKyani and Co., Marine Lines Known for its Parsi dishes, Kyani and Co. evokes a sense of nostalgia. It was founded by Zoroastrian migrants who wanted to recreate a taste of home in the city. This restaurant is one of the oldest in Mumbai. Try their chicken sali boti, Irani kebab, and chicken salami sandwich, to name a few.Where: Jer Mahal Estate, 657, Jagannath Shankar Seth Rd, opp. Metro Inox Theatre, Dhobi Talao, Marine Lines, Mumbai