Royal India
Cuisine: Indian
Price Range: $$$$
10Best Says
Some people won't go near this place, and others who have discovered it via guidebooks often turn and walk the other way as if they have made a mistake. Set in a dark and dingy alleyway on the fringes... Read More
Some people won't go near this place, and others who have discovered it via guidebooks often turn and walk the other way as if they have made a mistake. Set in a dark and dingy alleyway on the fringes of Chinatown, with a few dozen rats guaranteed to be running around, this tiny Pahurat neighborhood diner doesn't win any ambiance awards, but yes, the food is fantastic, and no, you aren't going to faint or get sick. Royal India is one of the few places where you can get a decent thali (dal, vegetable, pickles, rice, and condiments all in one) at a very fair price and actually imagine that you are sitting somewhere in Calcutta or Delhi. Besides the excellent thalis and naan, there is also a fantastic sweet shop on premise as well.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Dave Stamboulis
Bangkok Local Expert
- Chinatown/Yaowarat's Best Restaurants, Indian: "The best way to get here is to take the subway (MRT) to Hualamphong and then grab a taxi, as Royal India is pretty inconveniently located in terms of public transport."
- Best for Chinatown/Yaowarat's Best Restaurants Because: For genuine cheap Indian eats in Chinatown, Royal India is tops!
- Best for Indian Because: For true local taste and flavour, Royal India is a perennial favourite.
