Bomba, the Latin American restaurant-bar that wakes up the Grands Boulevards

Bomba is the new restaurant-bar of the Grands Boulevards that will make you travel. A stone's throw from the Bonne Nouvelle metro station, this hot spot from the Mamie group marks the revival of this iconic boulevard. Both trendy and unusual, the spot immerses you in a lush jungle where you will be able to enjoy a refined cuisine with Latin American accents.

The open kitchen gives you a glimpse of the magic that happens behind the stove. Because here, you can enjoy a gourmet menu created by the French-Colombian Chef Guillermo Donoso. After having worked at Paul Bocuse's Brasserie du Louvre and Alain Ducasse's Les Ombres, this young talent is about to surprise Parisian gourmets with his own revisited star dishes.

We discover delicious tapas to share. We start with a must, the tortilla chips with their homemade guacamole. You may find this classic, but the experience is worth it: you dip corn chips in a guacamole to die for, deliciously acidic with pomegranate seeds that bring even more pep.

You can't miss the tuna ceviche, served in a coconut with plantain chips, pineapple, pomegranate and passion fruit. Ultra fruity and full of vitamins, it's the perfect way to feel like you're on vacation in this spot that does nothing like everyone else.

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For meat lovers, the tiradito de carne might just make your heart skip a beat: the beef, just seared, literally melts in your mouth. The slices are arranged on a bed of that famous guacamole with peppers that also provide an irresistible juicy crunch with a chimichurri sauce.

We also find revisited street-food like grilled corn. Here again, you should not expect simplicity: in any case, you can trust Bomba to make every dish you order a memorable taste experience. For example, the corn is covered with cream cheese and parmesan cheese that melt among the grains.

A final favorite? The braised chicken marinated in beer and sprinkled with peanuts. This one will particularly suit lovers of smoky flavors and bitterness.

The spot, which lends itself perfectly to a lunch in a green setting, is transformed in the evening with dimmed lights and a festive atmosphere. From Thursday to Saturday, you will be carried away by a rhythmic and dancing atmosphere until 2 am with the impression to feel on vacation while sipping cocktails which honor the South American flavours.