Where Is Everybody’s Favourite Place To Eat Indian Food In Thailand?

[IsaanRick]

I have tried many places to eat Indian food in Thailand & unfortunately most I have been to are not the same as a good BIR British Indian Restaurant/Takeaway!

I would recommend trying the

Royal India

Phahurat Branch

392/1, Chakraphet Road, Phahurat
Near Sapanhan, Bangkok 10200

I would say they are more authentic Indian food than BIR but it was still a very enjoyable meal & has a really nice clean air con restaurant.

Where are you favorite places & why?

[prakhonchai nick]

Nobody seems to care enough for us expats that live down here in lower Isaan.

Short of popping over the Cambodian border to Siem Reap where there is a plethora of Indian restaurants (some very mediocre) we have to make do with those that are sold for home consumption. Nookie Bear provides a few along with his other wares, whilst we are fortunate perhaps to have Little India curries produced in Surin.

The late Martin from Farang Connection offered a few on his menu, but I think they are no longer available.

Maybe one day someone will open an Indian around thse parts

[IsaanRick]

Nobody seems to care enough for us expats that live down here in lower Isaan.

Short of popping over the Cambodian border to Siem Reap where there is a plethora of Indian restaurants (some very mediocre) we have to make do with those that are sold for home consumption. Nookie Bear provides a few along with his other wares, whilst we are fortunate perhaps to have Little India curries produced in Surin.

The late Martin from Farang Connection offered a few on his menu, but I think they are no longer available.

Maybe one day someone will open an Indian around thse parts

Which is the best one in Siem Reap? other members that are going there for a holiday might be interested?

Cheers

IsaanRick

[prakhonchai nick]

Nobody seems to care enough for us expats that live down here in lower Isaan.

Short of popping over the Cambodian border to Siem Reap where there is a plethora of Indian restaurants (some very mediocre) we have to make do with those that are sold for home consumption. Nookie Bear provides a few along with his other wares, whilst we are fortunate perhaps to have Little India curries produced in Surin.

The late Martin from Farang Connection offered a few on his menu, but I think they are no longer available.

Maybe one day someone will open an Indian around thse parts

Which is the best one in Siem Reap? other members that are going there for a holiday might be interested?

Cheers

IsaanRick

It's all down to personal taste I suppose, but having tried many in Siem Reap, my vote goes to Dakshins.

[p_brownstone]

Do we really need yet another "where is the best Indian Restaurant in Bangkok" Thread?

It's been done to death - do a Search.

Patrick

[stoneyboy]

Do we really need yet another "where is the best Indian Restaurant in Bangkok" Thread?

It's been done to death - do a Search.

Patrick

Did someone force your hand to open the thread,the title is easily readable without having to open the thread so if you don't want to participate because it's a been done to death thread simply jog on.

[Garydag]

Rick & Nick.

Promoting your Business for free again are we.

This is you Rick

http://www.surinfarang.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?120-Little-India

This is you Nick

http://www.surinfarang.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?110-Isaan-Angkor-Tours

Get a Life.

[IsaanRick]

Do we really need yet another "where is the best Indian Restaurant in Bangkok" Thread?

It's been done to death - do a Search.

Patrick

It does not say in the title "where is the best Indian Restaurant in Bangkok" it says ''where is every-bodies favorite place to eat Indian food in Thailand?

[IsaanRick]

Rick & Nick.

Promoting your Business for free again are we.

This is you Rick

http://www.surinfarang.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?120-Little-India

This is you Nick

http://www.surinfarang.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?110-Isaan-Angkor-Tours

Get a Life.

You seemed to be extremely bothered by my posts? yet you have only ever had 2 posts & both were about my threads?? I smell a rat? Why am I promoting my business? I actually recommend another business & dont even mention mine?

IsaanRick

Edited May 17, 2014 by IsaanRick

[prakhonchai nick]

Rick & Nick.

Promoting your Business for free again are we.

This is you Rick

http://www.surinfarang.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?120-Little-India

This is you Nick

http://www.surinfarang.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?110-Isaan-Angkor-Tours

Get a Life.

Garydag...It is you that would appear to need to get a life..Nobody was promoting their businesses. . Questions were asked and answers provided. Isn't that what a forum is for, and isn't that what Thai Visa does every day? What is your gripe?

The subject was Indian food - I mentioned the ease of access to a good restaurant across the Thai border.. It was not me that mentioned a tour company. IT WAS YOU!!!

[The byaMemo]

penang

[prakhonchai nick]

Alibaba in Pattaya (which I went to years ago) was/is the only Indian restaurant I have been in that did not have a TV on with Thai soap operas.

I frimly believe a television has no place in any restaurant!

Any recommendations for good no TV restaurasnts?

[IsaanRick]

Alibaba in Pattaya (which I went to years ago) was/is the only Indian restaurant I have been in that did not have a TV on with Thai soap operas.

I frimly believe a television has no place in any restaurant!

Any recommendations for good no TV restaurasnts?

Ive never tried that place i will give it a go next time I'm in Pattaya.

The point you were making about the TV reminds me of back in the day when we used to sit down for Sunday dinner & my dad was always going mental about turning the TV off while we eat

[RuamRudy]

In Phuket, I would recommend the Royal Tandoor in Patong. Service is always good, food tasty and lots of it. The only negative is that they seem to be scared to make the food spicy - even extra spicy seems mild to my taste.

My favourite in Bangkok is probably a bit predictable, but I cannot fault the Rang Mahal at the top of the Rembrandt Hotel. The service is good and attentive, and the food is exquisite. They have a set menu that is just course after course of wonderful Indian food. The only problem for me is that the set menu is far too much food for one person - I am unsure if they would allow two people to share a set menu for one. Anyone know?

[prakhonchai nick]

In Phuket, I would recommend the Royal Tandoor in Patong. Service is always good, food tasty and lots of it. The only negative is that they seem to be scared to make the food spicy - even extra spicy seems mild to my taste.

My favourite in Bangkok is probably a bit predictable, but I cannot fault the Rang Mahal at the top of the Rembrandt Hotel. The service is good and attentive, and the food is exquisite. They have a set menu that is just course after course of wonderful Indian food. The only problem for me is that the set menu is far too much food for one person - I am unsure if they would allow two people to share a set menu for one. Anyone know?

Don't like going to Bangkok, but if a visit to Rang Mahal is as good as you say, it will take away some of my hatred for the metropolis.

[smokie36]

In Phuket, I would recommend the Royal Tandoor in Patong. Service is always good, food tasty and lots of it. The only negative is that they seem to be scared to make the food spicy - even extra spicy seems mild to my taste.

My favourite in Bangkok is probably a bit predictable, but I cannot fault the Rang Mahal at the top of the Rembrandt Hotel. The service is good and attentive, and the food is exquisite. They have a set menu that is just course after course of wonderful Indian food. The only problem for me is that the set menu is far too much food for one person - I am unsure if they would allow two people to share a set menu for one. Anyone know?

Don't like going to Bangkok, but if a visit to Rang Mahal is as good as you say, it will take away some of my hatred for the metropolis.

Go on a Sunday lunchtime for the buffet at 850 Baht....not just for the value but to enjoy more variety of food.

[meatboy]

back in the 80's I used to go to mrs.balburs off sukumvit rd.around by soi ambassador.last time someone said its in Robinsons and not good.[maybe a franchise now]

[pmarlin]

since when has Indian food become western food?

[prakhonchai nick]

since when has Indian food become western food?

Indian food is one of the most popular foods in the UK (the West). Not surprising really due to the balance of native Brits and immigrants!

But you are correct. Perhaps the mods/admin would care to move the thread to International food.

[IsaanRick]

since when has Indian food become western food?

(BIR) British Indian Restaurant food is 100% western, it was Indian & Bangladeshi food that came over to the UK & was bastardized to suit the British pallet. Chicken Tikka Masala was invented in Scotland & the Balti was invented in Birmingham so I would definitely call it western food.

[prakhonchai nick]

since when has Indian food become western food?

(BIR) British Indian Restaurant food is 100% western, it was Indian & Bangladeshi food that came over to the UK & was bastardized to suit the British pallet. Chicken Tikka Masala was invented in Scotland & the Balti was invented in Birmingham so I would definitely call it western food.

You live and learn. Thanks for that info Rick.

[Jip99]

Nobody seems to care enough for us expats that live down here in lower Isaan.

Short of popping over the Cambodian border to Siem Reap where there is a plethora of Indian restaurants (some very mediocre) we have to make do with those that are sold for home consumption. Nookie Bear provides a few along with his other wares, whilst we are fortunate perhaps to have Little India curries produced in Surin.

The late Martin from Farang Connection offered a few on his menu, but I think they are no longer available.

Maybe one day someone will open an Indian around thse parts

Which is the best one in Siem Reap? other members that are going there for a holiday might be interested?

Cheers

IsaanRick

It's all down to personal taste I suppose, but having tried many in Siem Reap, my vote goes to Dakshins.

I know the thread is about Thailand but, as the question has been asked about Siem Reap, I would put Dakshin's streets ahead of any of the other Indian restaurants. Ranked no4 on Trip Advisor.

[meatboy]

back in the 80's I used to go to mrs.balburs off sukumvit rd.around by soi ambassador.last time someone said its in Robinsons and not good.[maybe a franchise now]

not related to Thailand but has anybody ever had indian curry at any of these fine places in south wales.

one of the oldest and in one of the [was] roughest places in Europe THE BOMBAY BUTE ST CARDIFF.

the curry was out of this world with most of it on the walls SWEATY BETTY'S MILL ST.PONTYPRIDD.

this one would make the hottest that you could stand THE JALPOUR TAFF ST.PRECINT PONTYPRIDD.

now there is an up market franchise who are pretty good THE CINAMON TREE PETERSTONE NEWPORT.

but I have had a few in Thailand I could only describe apart from mrs.balburs as dish water.

[IsaanRick]

back in the 80's I used to go to mrs.balburs off sukumvit rd.around by soi ambassador.last time someone said its in Robinsons and not good.[maybe a franchise now]

not related to Thailand but has anybody ever had indian curry at any of these fine places in south wales.

one of the oldest and in one of the [was] roughest places in Europe THE BOMBAY BUTE ST CARDIFF.

the curry was out of this world with most of it on the walls SWEATY BETTY'S MILL ST.PONTYPRIDD.

this one would make the hottest that you could stand THE JALPOUR TAFF ST.PRECINT PONTYPRIDD.

now there is an up market franchise who are pretty good THE CINAMON TREE PETERSTONE NEWPORT.

but I have had a few in Thailand I could only describe apart from mrs.balburs as dish water.

I have not tried any of the ones you mention but they sound great, I grew up near 'Curry Mile' in Manchester so I was spoilt for choice, the best Indian mixed kebab I have ever had (many times) has to be 'Rusholme Chippy' which is on the curry mile.

p.s. I think its fair for anybody to mention Indian restaurants, takeaways, or street food that is not in Thailand as many people travel & its always nice to have recommendations of where to eat, I will try to change the title of the thread if that's possible.

[prakhonchai nick]

I went to an Indian restaurant in Ilkley, some 35 years ago (must have been one of the first Indian restaurants) i recall the food was fantastic. The restaurant was all done out in pine wood. It was clearly an upmarket sort of place as most of the diners had jackets and ties on. I did too, but not because I was visiting the restaurant.

it was a very hot evening, so I removed my jacket and tie. Some 10 minutes later the proprietor, having given me a filthy look, announced that as it was a hot evening, "gentlemen may remove their jackets".

What a load of bo....ks! Today, and for as long as I remember, anything goes!

[Totster]

Mrs Balbir's on Suk Soi 11/1 - used to go there years ago as it was just up the road from my usual hotel, Business Inn

totster

Edited May 18, 2014 by Totster

[martin501]

GARAM MASALA Best Indian Restaurant in Pattaya Thailand

Nearly as good as my Little India Curry I get to eat at home in Surin on a Saturday hight whilst watching the Football

[IsaanRick]

GARAM MASALA Best Indian Restaurant in Pattaya Thailand

Nearly as good as my Little India Curry I get to eat at home in Surin on a Saturday hight whilst watching the Football

I will definitely give the Garam Masala a try next time I'm in Pattaya, thanks for the recommendation. I should probably start compiling a list of all the best places to eat Indian food in & around Thailand from the recommendations of the Thia Visa members.

Edited May 18, 2014 by IsaanRick

[Jingthing]

I have tried the dinner BUFFET at Garam Masala. I was not impressed by the quality so I would not recommend it. There are better options in town for Indian dinner buffets (similar prices). I can't speak to the a la carte menu but am now inspired to try it. My impression is that it is a LARGE TOUR GROUP buffet restaurant for the most part and haven't really noticed people ordering off the menu. But perhaps I'm wrong. It happens.

http://www.soidb.com/pattaya/restaurant/garam-masala.html

For tour group buffet food at lower prices (non-veg) my top pick in Pattaya is:

Indian Chimney, Beach Road.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293919-d3539483-Reviews-Indian_Chimney-Pattaya_Chonburi_Province.html

Edited May 18, 2014 by Jingthing

[meatboy]

I have done quite a lot of travelling in the uk.and always ended up in an indian,whitechapel London a place that cooked meat on large skewers in a tandoor,

Birmingham,manchester,Yorkshire,they were all great curry houses but without doubt sweaty betty's [ponty] was the best,it was next to the first Chinese to open in ponty.

jim hong, he let us go next door get a curry sauce to go with our Chinese great days for over 40yrs.ago.