Where to eat lamb curry in Bangkok

[ciliate]

Hello all,

as the title of my post implies I am on the lookout for a restaurant that serves lamb curry. Now, I realize that (most?) Thais won't touch lamb, but I am positive that there must be a place that serves lamb curry in Bangkok. Perhaps a muslim restaurant? Please let me know as my Greek blood is craving lamb which I must satisfy!

[AyG]

Virtually all of the Indian restaurants here will serve a Punjabi-style lamb (or mutton) curry.

Thai Moslem restaurants will typically serve southern Thai curries with lamb (though the meat will be halal which I personally find unacceptable).

Which are you after? Indian or Thai Moslem?

Though perhaps more in keeping with your Greek background, had you considered Lebanese which will have lamb kebabs?

[meatboy]

go to makro get a boned shoulder of nz.lamb cook it nice and slow,then order some vindaloo or rogan josh from little india,there is plenty of curry sauce with the chicken so split it between the chicken and the lamb.

[ciliate]

I love the Indian version but have never tried the Thai Moslem. I would love to though.

As for cooking my own, that is not possible since I live in a serviced apartment with no cooking implement.

Ok, I will search for an Indian or Thai Moslem restaurant then. Thanks everyone

[AyG]

For Indian food, have a look at the topic http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/726672-where-is-everybodys-favourite-place-to-eat-indian-food-in-thailand/

[meatboy]

I love the Indian version but have never tried the Thai Moslem. I would love to though.

As for cooking my own, that is not possible since I live in a serviced apartment with no cooking implement.

Ok, I will search for an Indian or Thai Moslem restaurant then. Thanks everyone

back in the 80's mrs balbur soi 11 off sukhumvit rd near the ambassador hotel if its all still there,good home cooking.

[billd766]

There used to be a Lebanese restaurant in the basement of a mall by Sukhumvit soi 2 just in front of Villa or Foodland (I can't remember which one but it had a McDs on the first floor.

Also around soi Nana and soi 5 there should be plenty of places selling lamb.

[Seastallion]

Virtually all of the Indian restaurants here will serve a Punjabi-style lamb (or mutton) curry.

Thai Moslem restaurants will typically serve southern Thai curries with lamb (though the meat will be halal which I personally find unacceptable).

Which are you after? Indian or Thai Moslem?

Though perhaps more in keeping with your Greek background, had you considered Lebanese which will have lamb kebabs?

Why is halal unacceptable?

All of NZ lamb is halal, every lamb, hogget, sheep, that is slaughtered for export or domestic consumption is certified halal.

I know, I was a government Meat Inspector and watched it every day.

[IMA_FARANG]

If it is still open there used to be a place just off Sukhumvit Road Soi 3/1 called Sharazad.

Haven't been there in years, but they did Middle Eastern, Indian. and Lebanese food.

Had grilled lamb Kabobs to die for. Served with Pita bread and some kind of sauce.

Only thing was .... owner was an Iranian then, and no Alcohol was allowed in the restaurant.

There was a Moslem prayer room upstairs, so no alcohol allowed.

Just seriously good food, including Lamb Kabobs cooked on a Grill, Grilled Sweet Green Peppers, Pita Bread, Rice Pilaff, and much more.

Wander around those restaurants near where Soi 3 or Soi 3/1 joins Sukhumvit Road.

I'm almost sure you will find somewhere that serves Lamb dishes there.

If it is still open there used to be a place just off Sukhumvit Road Soi 3/1 called Sharazad.

Haven't been there in years, but they did Middle Eastern, Indian. and Lebanese food.

Had grilled lamb Kabobs to die for. Served with Pita bread and some kind of sauce.

Only thing was .... owner was an Iranian then, and no Alcohol was allowed in the restaurant.

There was a Moslem prayer room upstairs, so no alcohol allowed.

Just seriously good food, including Lamb Kabobs cooked on a Grill, Grilled Sweet Green Peppers, Pita Bread, Rice Pilaff, and much more.

Wander around those restaurants near where Soi 3 or Soi 3/1 joins Sukhumvit Road.

I'm almost sure you will find somewhere that serves Lamb dishes there.

Note: do a Yahoo search on the topic "Sharazad restaurant in Bangkok"

Edited July 1, 2014 by IMA_FARANG

[AyG]

Why is halal unacceptable?

All of NZ lamb is halal, every lamb, hogget, sheep, that is slaughtered for export or domestic consumption is certified halal.

I know, I was a government Meat Inspector and watched it every day.

It is not true that all lamb in NZ is halal, though a significant proportion of animals are slaughtered by having their throats slit and a prayer said, halal-style. See http://www.beeflambnz.co.nz/index.pl?page=faq&m=458#7

The objections to halal are twofold: (1) it's a barbaric way of killing the animal, causing the animal to suffer greatly, particularly if the slaughterer doesn't get his slash right, (2) I don't want to eat meat that has been dedicated to a pagan god (or any god for that matter).

Unfortunately, meat that comes from animals killed in this way is often not labelled as such and if one eats meat can't be avoided. This raises a third objection, not related to the slaughter itself, in that in many countries immigrants have imposed their way upon the host country and taken away the right of the native peoples to choose what they eat.

[Seastallion]

Why is halal unacceptable?

All of NZ lamb is halal, every lamb, hogget, sheep, that is slaughtered for export or domestic consumption is certified halal.

I know, I was a government Meat Inspector and watched it every day.

It is not true that all lamb in NZ is halal, though a significant proportion of animals are slaughtered by having their throats slit and a prayer said, halal-style. See http://www.beeflambnz.co.nz/index.pl?page=faq&m=458#7

The objections to halal are twofold: (1) it's a barbaric way of killing the animal, causing the animal to suffer greatly, particularly if the slaughterer doesn't get his slash right, (2) I don't want to eat meat that has been dedicated to a pagan god (or any god for that matter).

Unfortunately, meat that comes from animals killed in this way is often not labelled as such and if one eats meat can't be avoided. This raises a third objection, not related to the slaughter itself, in that in many countries immigrants have imposed their way upon the host country and taken away the right of the native peoples to choose what they eat.

I'm not aware of any meatworks that does not kill halal. and I travelled the country from works to works. There may be the odd small rural abbatoir, but as it said, a "significant proportion" is halal.

It is not inhumane because in NZ meatworks the sheep are electrically stunned and are unconscious when killed by the halal slaughterman.

Your aversion to meat dedicated to any god is odd. If you don't believe in the god, then what are a few muttered words going to do to the meat?

[AyG]

Your aversion to meat dedicated to any god is odd. If you don't believe in the god, then what are a few muttered words going to do to the meat?

Not believing in a god doesn't mean one's indifferent to religion. I see religion as a sign of backwardness and unenlightenment and would be delighted to see all religions die out. One religion particularly has those characteristics and I don't want its impacting my life in any way.

I'm far more relaxed in my attitude to shechita, though the level of animal cruelty is similar, since kosher meat is not entering the regular food chain unlabelled and is consumed almost exclusively by Jews. I can boycott it if I want (and do). It's also my understanding that the slaughter isn't performed at such a rapid pace as in halal slaughterhouses, so there's less chance of making a bad cut leaving the animal to suffer for several minutes.