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Klong Toey is the area of town where by far the most Indian restaurants are found, but not too many specialise in the cuisine of India’s far north. This one does, including Pakistani dishes, and it succeeds admirably. Specials include murgh tikka masala. Portions can be huge, the service is sweet and the prices are reasonable.
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One reason this restaurant was always a favourite with long-time expatriates was Cha Cha, the founder, who served on Lord Mountbatten’s staff in India. He also cooked for diplomats in Laos before the communists took over, forcing him to flee to Bangkok, where he opened his restaurant a stone’s throw from the posh riverside hotels. Cha Cha died in 1996, but his family resolutely keeps the faith.
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Vinder Balbir wants you to be comfortable and to eat any way you like, but don’t be surprised if she reminds you of the proverb “To eat Indian food with a fork and spoon is like making love through an interpreter”. This is probably the best known Indian restaurant in Bangkok, and not only because Mrs Balbir is a local celebrity, having hosted a cookery show on television. It’s also widely praised for its delicious food. Specials include rogan josh and tandoori chicken tikka. Very good value.
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