Punjabi Tadka, 2nd Road near Marine Plaza

[MM 6,562]

This is one of many Indian restaurants on 2nd Road near Marine Plaza. This one is right next to Wattana Market You can see the street view athttp://goo.gl/428IRC

I'm not a connoisseur of Indian food, but this was good according to my tastes, and I'd go back for what I had or one of the many other choices on the menu.

The service was excellent, and I had only been set for a few minutes when my meal started coming out...all assembled within a few minutes.

I wish I'd asked for a doggie bag!

Total cost was 320 baht, including the bottle of water I didn't order but needed after diving into the Biryani...it was 15 baht, but it saved my life.

[bratpack 91]

Looks good Martin,sadly lacking authentic british indian food.We have a traditional british chinky now,with wok and rock opening last sunday.and excellant food too.

[MM 6,562]

Looks good Martin,sadly lacking authentic british indian food.We have a traditional british chinky now,with wok and rock opening last sunday.and excellant food too.

 

Given that I'm not British, I think I'd prefer authentic Indian food. I am not sure what the distinction is anyway, since I've only eaten in Indian restaurants here and in the USA.

 

I'd definitely return to this place with a bigger appetite tho.

[papillon 695]

Looks like overpriced crap to me. Nan looks ok though.

[SunnyValentine 173]

Been there quite a few times, and mostly enjoyed their food.

It is not absolutely consistent though, means I have had some not so great moments there too, but most of the time spot on. And the price is right.

One of my favorite Indian Places for sure.

[MM 6,562]

Looks like overpriced crap to me. Nan looks ok though.

 

Are you referring to the chicken biryani? It was very good, though biryani is not that aesthetically pleasing.

 

Maybe you are used to the "British Indian" style cooking? Do they put it in a pie where you come from? Maybe some mushy peas and beans would make you happy?

[bigmick 840]

He cant afford Indian food, a happy meal is more his style

 

Are you referring to the chicken biryani? It was very good, though biryani is not that aesthetically pleasing.

 

Maybe you are used to the "British Indian" style cooking? Do they put it in a pie where you come from? Maybe some mushy peas and beans would make you happy?

[MM 6,562]

Been there quite a few times, and mostly enjoyed their food.

It is not absolutely consistent though, means I have had some not so great moments there too, but most of the time spot on. And the price is right.

One of my favorite Indian Places for sure.

 

Speaking of good food...when are you going to tell us about Brooklyn Diner?

 

I had the best Shrimp Linguine Carbonara I've ever eaten there last week.

[Trvlr 50]

 

Are you referring to the chicken biryani? It was very good, though biryani is not that aesthetically pleasing.

 

Maybe you are used to the "British Indian" style cooking? Do they put it in a pie where you come from? Maybe some mushy peas and beans would make you happy?

 

You will get many different interpretations of what biryani is supposed to look like, or even what it is.

But the most commonly accepted look in Muslim homes is actually quite pleasing. Also called "pulao" (again, there may be dissenters) it is meat layered in basmati rice, and then drizzled with saffron water (saffron soaked in water). So the look is brilliant white rice with a saffron accent.

I will search the net at some point and see what I can find in the way of an image.

It is not an everyday dish - it is cooked on festive occasions. So sometimes it will have bits of very thin silver foil as an accent. The dish is also likely to have a small amount of raisins and slivered almonds.

Wish someone made it in Thailand but it is not likely.

 

Tikka Center in Soi Buakhow, having Pakistani style cooking (many people now prefer a real Pakistani restaurant to an Indian one) is a possibility. But the owners come from the Punjab, and they have their own style of biryani.

[MM 6,562]

 

You will get many different interpretations of what biryani is supposed to look like, or even what it is.

But the most commonly accepted look in Muslim homes is actually quite pleasing. Also called "pulao" (again, there may be dissenters) it is meat layered in basmati rice, and then drizzled with saffron water (saffron soaked in water). So the look is brilliant white rice with a saffron accent.

 

 

There are indeed many different looks for chicken biryani...check out these images.

 

The one I had resembles this

[jacko 8,815]

 

Are you referring to the chicken biryani? It was very good, though biryani is not that aesthetically pleasing.

 

Maybe you are used to the "British Indian" style cooking? Do they put it in a pie where you come from? Maybe some mushy peas and beans would make you happy?

Indian food is quite the thing in the UK and many a Brit can be a critic quite legitimately.

An extremely wide variation of styles and quality levels.... and in my opinion, mostly superior to what you would get in Thailand.

Can you do a Google Maps link ? The facebook one is inaccessible to me.

[jacko 8,815]

Wish someone made it in Thailand but it is not likely.

 

Tikka Center in Soi Buakhow, having Pakistani style cooking (many people now prefer a real Pakistani restaurant to an Indian one) is a possibility. But the owners come from the Punjab, and they have their own style of biryani.

A friend of my Thai lady does an absolutely excellent one... she is Thai 100 % so I don't know where she got the skill from.

I even sent the TGF over to try and learn it from her, but too complex and time consuming.

Thanks for reminding me, I shall have to drop a few hints, she hasn't sent one over for a while.... I believe she makes a big-load in one go.

Edited December 4, 2013 by jacko

[papillon 695]

 

Are you referring to the chicken biryani? It was very good, though biryani is not that aesthetically pleasing.

 

Maybe you are used to the "British Indian" style cooking? Do they put it in a pie where you come from? Maybe some mushy peas and beans would make you happy?

 

Don't forget the HP!

[Trvlr 50]

A friend of my Thai lady does an absolutely excellent one... she is Thai 100 % so I don't know where she got the skill from.

I even sent the TGF over to try and learn it from her, but too complex and time consuming.

Thanks for reminding me, I shall have to drop a few hints, she hasn't sent one over for a while.... I believe she makes a big-load in one go.

 

That is entirely possible. Cooking is not a science, however much recipe books would like us to believe it. She must have an inner affinity for that dish.

As an aside, there was a stall in the Tops (Central) food court many years ago that did some excellent Pakistan/Indian style dishes. I used to look forward to visiting it. The counter person was a Thai lady, but a friend told me that the cooking was done by someone from Pakistan or India. It was replaced by a stall operated by people from Nepal, and that was crap. Not to say Nepalese food is crap, but they just did not know how to cook what they were selling. They closed soon after opening.

I asked, but could never find out where the original cook went...one of life's minor regrets.

[Trvlr 50]

Indian food is quite the thing in the UK and many a Brit can be a critic quite legitimately.

An extremely wide variation of styles and quality levels.... and in my opinion, mostly superior to what you would get in Thailand.

Can you do a Google Maps link ? The facebook one is inaccessible to me.

 

Both Pakistan and Indian food sold in the areas of London and Birmingham with large subcontinent populations is excellent. It is far superior to what is available in Los Angeles. Thailand is not even in the running.

Indian food in Los Angeles is not that good. There are some places in the Little India area of Artesia/Cerritos that are okay. Mostly for chats and vegetarian food. The best all-round food in that area is served by a Pakistani owner.

The best known restaurant in the entire LA area amongst people who enjoy food from he subcontinent is Al-Watan, again owned by people from Pakistan. It is an unimposing place near LAX.