English Indian Curry - Cant Find!

[BattyBatty 0]

Does anyone know where I can go for a proper, and I mean proper, English Indian Curry in Bangkok. My guess is, only the Brits will understand what I mean by English Indian.... That Balti style, thick sauce, massive chunks of boneless meat served up in a piping hot Balti style bowl with a nan bread the size of your condo.

They are unique to England, I think, as I have tried Indian curries in several S.E.Asian countries but none of the resemble a curry made in England, by Indians.

Oh, how I miss Coventry and Birmingham. The home of English Indian curry.

The curries here are so lame; watery like soup, <deleted> meat, no spicy aroma and as for the nan breads.... dont get me started man.

The best I had in Thailand was in Samui - and that was crap.

Im after that real rich red sauce, very thick with chunks of meat..... Sccoped up using your nan bread, no spoons or forks.

Thats top of my list, anyway. Further down I'm gagging for a real Melton Mowbary style pork pie. Sausage rolls with REAL sausage. Bacon with little fat. Scotch eggs. Cornish pasties.

Actualy, while im on the subject.... English style chinese....That would be nice.

Im ranting. Answers to the Balti question would be appreciated.

Ta.

[Thaiquila 0]

I am a Yank, but I'd love to find some good Balti as well. I had it in London and still crave it. Does it exist in Thailand?

Edited June 22, 2006 by Thaiquila

[djc45 0]

Does anyone know where I can go for a proper, and I mean proper, English Indian Curry in Bangkok. My guess is, only the Brits will understand what I mean by English Indian.... That Balti style, thick sauce, massive chunks of boneless meat served up in a piping hot Balti style bowl with a nan bread the size of your condo.

They are unique to England, I think, as I have tried Indian curries in several S.E.Asian countries but none of the resemble a curry made in England, by Indians.

Oh, how I miss Coventry and Birmingham. The home of English Indian curry.

The curries here are so lame; watery like soup, <deleted> meat, no spicy aroma and as for the nan breads.... dont get me started man.

The best I had in Thailand was in Samui - and that was crap.

Im after that real rich red sauce, very thick with chunks of meat..... Sccoped up using your nan bread, no spoons or forks.

Thats top of my list, anyway. Further down I'm gagging for a real Melton Mowbary style pork pie. Sausage rolls with REAL sausage. Bacon with little fat. Scotch eggs. Cornish pasties.

Actualy, while im on the subject.... English style chinese....That would be nice.

Im ranting. Answers to the Balti question would be appreciated.

Ta.

try this guy i am sure he can help you out

English food you only dreamed of

In Khon Kaen

Thongsar Mini Mart and Number 1 Bar

Thongsar Mini Mart

99/31 Mooban Pimnchon 2

Moo 9 Tambon Muang Kao

Amphur Muang

Khon Kaen 40,000

Phone: - 043 226253

Mobile: - 09 5413588

Email: [email protected]

We buy direct from

Simple Simon

Wholesale Meat Company

Jomtiem

Thongsar Mini Mart always keeps a small stock of sausages, bacon & pies

Orders placed by Sunday will arrive Khon Kaen by Thursday

A 50% Deposit is required when ordering

If you live out side of Khon Kaen delivery can be arranged at your cost

Prices may change at short notice

We are open weekdays 09.00 Till 16.00 but please phone first to save disappointment

Example (Price list on request)

Pork Sausages 232, Baht per kg

Wiltshire smoked back Bacon 295, Baht per kg

Horseshoe Gammon 275gr 70, Baht each

Steak & Kidney pie 74, Baht each

Pork pie 74, Baht each

Bramley Apple pies twin pack 68, Baht per pack

Virginia ham 250gr 115, Baht per pack

T-Bone steak 350gr 125, Baht each

Lamb chops 550, Baht per kg

[djc45 0]

Have you tried around the nana plaza area off soi 3 across from the bamboo bar

Real lamb curry, roti and Nan bread

Sorry I cannot be more exact as I have only been the once and don’t know bkk too well

If you go to Pattaya, Bentleys bar on second rd puts on free Indian curry every Saturday night and its proper stuff

[Ulysses G. 26,190]

English style chinese....That would be nice.

[dantilley 348]

I'm in agreement with you BattyBatty - I've had a few tasty curries in Thailand, notably Om Ganesh in Haad Rin, Koh Pha Ngan, and there's a decent one just off Soi 8 Sukhumvit.

But still nothing that matches up to a decent curry in the UK. The curries I've had here have been very mild, nothing with the real kick that a UK-style Vindaloo or Madras has. Poppadums are nearly always practically inedible here, and you never get the nice array of pickles as you get in England. Nan, also, is good sometimes here, such as in the aforementioned Soi 8 place, but nothing yet to beat a nice thick Peshwari nan from the UK.

And by the way, why did you laugh at that comment about "English style Chinese", Ulysses G?

[Thaiquila 0]

OK, I have mentioned this before, but I do suggest:

RED PEPPER RESTAURANT

(AT REMBRANDT APTS.)

SUKHUMVIT SOI 20

BANGKOK 10110 THAILAND

PHONE: (66-2) 261-7100

EXT. 7540

No baltis, but world class biryanis, and curries so hot and spicy that they will knock your British socks off IF you make it very clear you want that.

Again, definitely not English style, but very good more Indian Indian at very decent prices too.

[Guest endure]

I'm in agreement with you BattyBatty - I've had a few tasty curries in Thailand, notably Om Ganesh in Haad Rin, Koh Pha Ngan, and there's a decent one just off Soi 8 Sukhumvit.

But still nothing that matches up to a decent curry in the UK. The curries I've had here have been very mild, nothing with the real kick that a UK-style Vindaloo or Madras has.

Then you've not had a serious Thai curry. They're hot enough to melt your face.

[dantilley 348]

I'm in agreement with you BattyBatty - I've had a few tasty curries in Thailand, notably Om Ganesh in Haad Rin, Koh Pha Ngan, and there's a decent one just off Soi 8 Sukhumvit.

But still nothing that matches up to a decent curry in the UK. The curries I've had here have been very mild, nothing with the real kick that a UK-style Vindaloo or Madras has.

Then you've not had a serious Thai curry. They're hot enough to melt your face.

Yes I have, almost daily in fact. I was referring to Indian curries found here in Thailand, those are pretty mild in my experience.

[Ulysses G. 26,190]

And by the way, why did you laugh at that comment about "English style Chinese", Ulysses G?

It just sounds funny to me because of England's reputation for bland food. I have always seen it described as "European Style".

However, "English" or "European", I would probably like it!

[britmaveric 224]

Most are tandoori style - haven't had a good balti since Cowley Rd in Oxford!!!

[dantilley 348]

Most are tandoori style - haven't had a good balti since Cowley Rd in Oxford!!!

Me too - at the Aziz by any chance?

And, UG, I see what you mean but some British style Asian food is far from bland though, especially at the aforementioned Bangladeshi / Indian restaurant called Aziz which is a bit of an institution amongst Oxford residents...

Edited June 24, 2006 by dantilley

[Thaiquila 0]

Any entrepreneurs, don't you think there is enough demand for a balti joint in Bangkok or Pattaya?

[The Skipper 0]

Every Indian I ever talked with says the INDIAN HUT is number 1.

Can't say if they carry the English Curry though. Worth a look.

I like the old, India Cafe across from the Trocedero Hotel on Suriwong.

[dekka007 0]

Try the Lamb Rogan Josh and Nan bread at the indian restaurant in the NEW emporium Food Hall. Not a bad effort at all and cheap (By emporium standards )