Indian Restaurants

Some of the vast amount of Indian Restaurants in Bangkok

Being British, well English really, there is nothing better, after a long night of drinking beer, than the national dish of my country, Chicken Tikka Masala!
Here are a few places that serve proper Indian food, not the pale imitation stuff that seems to be a cross between Pakistani and Middle Eastern rubbish that so many so-called Indian restaurants here in Bangkok, serve.

Rang Mahal Rembrandt Hotel Sukhumvit Soi 18, 26th Floor

This is the best Indian Restaurant in Bangkok and winner of the 2000 Dining Awards as well as numerous others.
A bit expensive but fine food in luxurious surroundings with brilliant panoramic views out over the city.
Try their enormous nan bread, serves 8!
The best day to go is for the Sunday lunch buffet, get there early before all the Indian tailors turn up with their horrible children though, I am usually in and out before 1pm if I go, this seems to be about right.
The vast buffet includes juices etc. so there is no additional charge unless you want a few bottles of genuine Kingfisher beer.
4 people can eat for 1900 Baht including tax etc. so it's very economical on a Sunday.

Indian Hut 311/2-5 Suriwong Road (New Road end) Opposite Manohra Hotel

Recently expanded onto the ground floor, I have had very good Indian food here for a modest price. Large portions too. Specialises in Northern Indian food.
Runner-up in the dining awards several times, as well as the winners in 2005, so I'm not the only one recommending this restaurant.
As it's not in a hotel, it's far more reasonably priced, a good all-round choice for Indian food you will recognise from visits to UK restaurants.

Best choice for all round taste, quality, & value. The only problem is it's a bit off the "beaten track", and best visited by taxi. Tell them you want to go to the Manohra Hotel, and you can't miss it.

RED Contemporary Indian Dining Soi 9 Tonglor (Sukhumvit 55) Tong Lo Skytrain Station

New on the scene in 2007, the humour of the name was at first lost on me (Red Indian!) but it may be unintentional.
Located a short walk up Soi Tonglor on the left hand side, and easily found on foot from the Skytrain.

Visit the RED Website for a detailed map and to see the menu etc.

Mrs.Balbir's Soi 11/1 Sukhumvit

Inexpensive and tasty food from this long established restaurant that has not changed in the past 15 years. Located up the small Soi just past Soi 11, by the Business Inn. Buffet lunch and a la carte in the evenings up to about 10pm only, it always seems to close early.
Mrs. Balbir is often seen here, check out the press cuttings on the walls, former caterer to the rich and famous and Star TV broadcaster.

Also occasional Indian cookery classes where you end up eating everything! Definitely worth a visit, especially as it is in staggering distance of Cheap Charlie's bar on the wall on the opposite side of Soi 11! Both, 'not to be missed' institutions in Bangkok.
Long-term supporter of The Ploenchit Fair, look for Mrs Balbir's Indian food at this annual charity event normally held on the last Saturday in November.
Mrs Balbir's Website

Hazara 29 Soi 38 Sukhumvit Tong Lo Skytrain Station

This is a very interesting place, within a genuine Thai teak house, but still easy to find and in the heart of the city. Great photo opportunity, so take a camera.
It is a short way into Sukhumvit 38 which is right at Tong Lor Skytrain station, so no taxi required.

The complex also houses a pastry shop and cafe VISAGE, The FACE BAR, and LA NA THAI Thai restaurant.

Website

Indus 71, Sukhumvit Soi 26 Phrom Phong Skytrain Station

Occupying the building that was once The Whole Earth restaurant, you will now find Indus.
Smartly decorated and with a good menu. It's a bit of a trek down Sukhumvit 26 from either end, but worth it.
Draft Paulaner beer served, goes nicely with spicy food!

Bangkok Dining & Entertainment Magazine Award for Best Indian Restaurant in Thailand for 2006.

Good detail on their website HERE

Passand 214, Sukhumvit Soi 12

Find Passand on the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 12, just by the footbridge. Cheap and cheerful, good sized portions.
A bit sparse on the decor, but the food is quite good. Free delivery service within 2 KM if your order is at least 300 Baht.

Tandoor Inside Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Silom Road

A bit expensive as it's in a hotel, but a wide selection of good genuine Indian dishes, just as you would expect to get back home in the UK!
Take the lift to the sixth floor from the lobby.
Buffet lunch on a Sunday, as with the Rang Mahal, get there as close to 12 noon as you can, to avoid the Indian tailors and their unruly kids who seem to turn up at more like 1pm!

Bukharah's Sukhumvit Road near Soi 7

Recommended by an Indian friend, I tested this restaurant and you should not be disappointed. Slightly more expensive than it should be, but probably due to the location on the main street.
Try and get a seat on the ground floor as service upstairs is a bit sporadic.

Bawarchi (formerly Haveli & Copper Chimney) Meridien President Grand Hotel basement

Well decorated and a bit more expensive than others, although slightly cheaper than the Rang Mahal.
Due to its location in a 5 star hotel complex, the prices reflect the rent for the restaurant space. There are alternatives, but if the cost is not a problem then it's worth a try as it's highly regarded amongst the Indian community.
Their sign says Fine Indian & Zen Indian Chinese Cuisine, whatever that is.

Tried and tested, good food, well presented but the bill was loaded by me drinking 2 Kingfisher beers and getting charged 195 Baht++ for each bottle!, well out of order, and more than double the price of Kingfisher elsewhere.

Bawarchi Near Entrance No.6 Suan-Lum Night Bazaar (Lumpinee Night Bazaar) Rama IV (4) Road/Wireless Road

Opened in 2003, this is quite a large restaurant, but a bit on the quiet side when I visited, especially for a Saturday night. Standard dishes on the menu, very quick service from friendly attentive staff. My food was well cooked and tasty. Not too expensive, Chicken Tikka Masala, Aloo Gobi, Rice and a plain nan with 2 cans of ginger beer was Baht 430.
This is not too easy to find, even less so if you look at the map on their business card! If you are visiting the Night Bazaar, it's well worth a visit.

Indian Garden Sukhumvit Soi 8 Nana Skytrain Station

Several people have told me about this restaurant, although I haven't got round to visiting it yet, check out their economical menu HERE

Easy to find from Nana Skytrain station on Sukhumvit Road.

India Today On the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 8 Nana Skytrain Station

Opened late 2006 above a tailoring shop, very prominent location, and modern clean decor.
There is a bar on the first floor, and a further floor up there is the restaurant.
The food appears to be cooked freshly to order judging by the time my meal took to arrive. Well presented and the usual familiar items on the menu.
No Kingfisher beer though.....

Central Chit Lom

"Food Loft" on the 7th floor of Central Department Store in Chit Lom has a great selection of international food, plus an Indian counter with an Indian chef and a real tandoor.
Excellent food cooked to order. Slightly more expensive than the usual food court food, but well worth a visit.

Komala's Sukhumvit Soi 20 (look for the sign on the left, halfway down)

September 2002 saw the opening of this fast food style operation from Singapore. Good menu of vegetarian specialties and dishes you may have never seen before, very tasty. Everything is cooked specially for you. Order from the cashier and hand your printed order to the staff at the kitchen. Loads of staff, all eager to help. Not only good tasty fresh food, also extremely cheap as well. Set lunch 125 Baht, for example. Deliveries to your room as well.
Worth a visit for a giant dosa and some aloo gobi, and to try things you may never have seen before.

Website HERE Tel: (02)6635971/6635972.

Worth A Mention

Not really Indian restaurants, but with Indian food

Coco's Cafe Inside Novotel Lotus Soi 33 Sukhumvit

The International buffet is on until 9pm, but then this restaurant is 100% Indian. A strange idea, but the manager said he has to provide international food for the hotel guests. Easy to find up Soi 33 Sukhumvit, Forget it on public holidays as well as Friday and Saturday unless you book a table in advance.

Indian Take-Away

Good quality and reasonably priced Indian food is available from department store, The Emporium, Sukhumvit Soi 24 and within Villa (super) Market, Sukhumvit Soi 33/1.
There are 2 outlets, run by The Novotel Lotus Hotel, where you can buy various dishes to either eat on the premises (in the food court) or take home in the plastic containers. The first outlet is on the 5th floor in amongst the restaurants and food counters - look for chef's hats on the staff. The second one is within the supermarket, or as they call it, The Gourmet Market, also on the 5th floor. The Novotel counter, in the supermarket, has a wider range of dishes to take away. 50% off after 8pm!

Indian Delivery!

Food By Phone is a company that will send a motorcycle to your favourite restaurant to collect your meal for you. They bring it back in a heated container and serve you in your room, all for a very modest charge.
Their list includes Passand & Indian Hut. Ring them on 02 663 4 663, expect your meal in your room, 45 mins later.

Chefs XP offer a similar service and are slightly cheaper, delivering food from the same restaurants. Full details on their website.

Kingfisher beer, from India, is widely available in Indian restaurants and is for sale in Value Mart on Sukhumvit Soi 12, and in the Mini-Mart at the Rembrandt Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 20 entrance.

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