Basmati Rice in Pattaya?

[djeetyet]

Is there a shop where I can buy Basmati Rice in Pattaya? Do you know the price?

Thanks

[Suradit69]

Can't you make do with Jasmine rice? Since Thailand is a major rice producer and exporter, I doubt they import much rice.

There is (or was??) an Indian grocery next to the Sikh Temple. Maybe they would have some or know where it could be found.

On the soi that runs parallel to South Pattaya Rd, behind the government school grounds.

Edited May 20, 2016 by Suradit69

[djeetyet]

Suradit69 - Thanks for the suggestion and the map.

[KittenKong]

Can't you make do with Jasmine rice?

It's nowhere near the same (Basmati is much better).

Fairly sure that I've seen it in Makro.

[djeetyet]

Anyone else seen this in Makro? Maybe at other Makro locations?

Thanks

[KittenKong]

Did you look at the big one on Sukumvit?

Pretty sure I've seen big bags of it in the Indian/Foreign section, along with the papadums and lentils and such-like.

[brling]

Anyone else seen this in Makro? Maybe at other Makro locations?

Thanks

Big C extra (Patt. klang), opposite the marmite/ jams etc., also in Foodland. saw it there Sat. 21 May.

[djeetyet]

Thanks guys! I'll check at both Big C on Pattaya Klang and Foodland next time I'm in town. Look forward to a change from Jasmine rice all the time...

[brling]

Can't you make do with Jasmine rice?

Why, "make do". Basmati is known as the worlds best rice.

[heina]

Basmati rice does absorb much more water then thai jasmine rice or regular rice.

It is mandatory for such dishes as pilaf, biryani etc. Rice dishes which are cooked in broth.

By the way you you can buy at the small shop at Suncity hotel` first floor.

[lamplaimattlad]

Available in Sheikh Store behind Smelly Market

[tutsiwarrior]

'jasmine rice has a glycemic index higher than pure glucose: 107'...basmati is better for diabetics at around 56...

 

it also tastes better in black beans 'n rice than jasmine...

[chubby]

is there a particular brand   that sells  Basmati  rice ? 

[Khuram Gilani]

Anmol Basmati rice Available in Big C, Makro, Villa, Foodland. 

- Super Kernel Basmati Rice 

- 1121 Long Grain White Sella

- 1121 Long Grain Golden Sella