Whether its newcomers like Jhol or long-time mainstays like Indus, you can get a taste of some of the best Indian restaurants in Bangkok

Punjab Grill

BKRW price: B1,199

Authentic yet modern, chef Bharath Bhat’s menu at Punjab Grill’s Bangkok location has creative touches. Your meal starts off with a white tomato “tea”, followed by broccoli or prawns that have been marinated in black garlic butter. Truffle aficionados will adore the lamb truffle korma and portobello truffle korma, both of which feature truffle oil and a truffle cheese kulchette that’s balanced out by a tangy onion yoghurt gravy. Dessert is rounded off by a sweet mango busundi and white chocolate concoction.

Radisson Suites, 23/2-3 Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-645-4952. Open daily 5-10:30pm; Sun 11am-2pm

 

Jhol

BKRW price: B1,199

Jhol, a contemporary southern coastal Indian restaurant in the heart of Sukhumvit, is ready to fill you up with the best that the region has to offer. Your meal starts off with an amuse bouche of delicious masala muska buns. From there, meat lovers have a number of options ranging from spicy prawn koliwada to ghee roast chicken to injipuli pork ribs, while vegetarian diners have their pick of corn ribs, mushroom roast, and a jackfruit-based kofta curry.

7/2 Sukhumvit Soi 18, 02-004-7174. Open daily 12-9pm

 

Benares

BKRW price: B1,199

In a lavish setting of black and gold furnishings and warm hanging bulbs, Benares is a modern Indian restaurant that deals in creative cross-culture bites. The non-vegetarian menu features flavorsome signatures like the slow-cooked sous-vide lamb shoulder, and Chef Belli Ram’s eponymous meat belli ram. Simultaneously, vegetarian will be delighted by the punch packed in the Hyderabadi Veg Biryani and the smooth, sweet finish of the paan kulfi served with a side of gulkand berry sauce.

G/F, 15 Sukhumvit Residences, 12/499 Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-023-2113. Open daily 11:30am-3pm, 6:30-11pm

 

Chowpati

BKRW price: B899

With the intention of bringing India’s huge variety of street food to Bangkok, Chowpati prides itself on their vast menu selection. Diners can pick from an assortment of perfectly fried and crispy pooris, as well as quintessential Indian dishes like lamb seekh kebab, butter chicken, paneer tikka, aloo ghobi, and fish amritsari. Afterwards, sit back and take your time enjoying some sweet, milky rasmalai or a refreshing serving of mango kulfi.

G/F, 15 Sukhumvit Residences, Sukhumvit Soi 13, 02-003-2113. Open daily 10:30am-10:30pm

 

Indus

BKRW price: B1,199

From the gorgeous 1960s house and garden to the hyper-vigilant service and unctuous curries, Indus has represented the peak of northern Indian dining in Bangkok for over a decade. Meat lovers will be delighted by the creamy kebab-e-malai, mouthwatering tandoori tiger prawns, and a classic butter chicken. Similarly, vegetarians can choose from the colorful papdi chaat, slow-cooked daal bukhara, or the flavorful khatte baingan — just to name a few!

71 Sukhumvit Soi 26, 086-339-8582. Open daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 6-10:30pm

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