About
Ali Baba — full name Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant — is one of central Pattaya’s true dining veterans. Open since 1984 and, by its own account, the longest-serving Indian restaurant in the city, it has spent four decades on Central Pattaya Road turning out North Indian and tandoori food to a steady stream of tourists and resident expats. Longevity like that in a fickle restaurant town is its own kind of recommendation.
It sits a couple of hundred metres in from the beach, between Beach Road and Second Road, which makes it one of the handiest Indian meals in the tourist core — a comfortable, air-conditioned room where the cooking, not the decor, is the draw.
What to order
Go for the classics: butter chicken and other rich, aromatic curries, tandoori grills and kebabs, biryani, dal, and a basket of fresh-baked naan and roti to share. Vegetarians are genuinely well served, with a broad spread of vegetable curries, paneer and breads. Mid-range prices — most curries a few hundred baht — mean a shared feast stays reasonable.
Details
- Address: 1/13-14 Central Pattaya Road (Pattaya Klang), between Beach Road and Second Road, central Pattaya
- Hours: Daily, roughly 11:00–24:00 — confirm before visiting
- Price: ฿฿ — mid-range; most curries a few hundred baht
- Established: 1984 — billed as Pattaya’s longest-running Indian restaurant
- Also: delivery and catering available
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Good to know
This is a heritage curry house rather than a slick new opening, and that’s the appeal — four decades of practice show in the consistency of the tandoor and the curries. Reviews are good rather than perfect, so the odd off-night happens at a place doing this kind of volume, but for a central, well-priced, reliable Indian dinner with real history behind it, Ali Baba earns its place. Ask about halal or specific dietary needs when you order.
Recorded facts, FAQs & qualifications
Full overview
Ali Baba (trading as Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant) is a Pattaya institution — by its own account the city's longest-serving Indian restaurant, open since 1984 and now well past its 40th year. It sits on Central Pattaya Road (Pattaya Klang), a couple of hundred metres in from the beach between Beach Road and Second Road, which makes it one of the most convenient Indian meals in the tourist core. The kitchen is classic North Indian and tandoori: aromatic curries from butter chicken to rogan josh, sizzling tandoori platters, biryanis, dals and a full range of freshly baked naan and roti, with a generous vegetarian selection alongside the meat. Four decades in business have earned it a solid following among tourists and expats, and it holds a respectable Tripadvisor rating (around 4.1 of 5 across several hundred reviews, ranked in the city's upper tier) — good rather than flawless, with the occasional off-note you'd expect from a high-volume veteran. Prices are mid-range: most curries run a few hundred baht, so a shared spread with breads and rice is very reasonable for the quality. The air-conditioned dining room is comfortable if unshowy — this is a place trading on consistency and longevity rather than the latest design — and it offers delivery and catering as well as sit-down meals. For a dependable, central Indian dinner with genuine heritage, it's a safe bet.
More at-a-glance details
- Price
- THB 200-1,200As of 2026-07-24 · google.com
- Known for
- Tandoori dishes · Indian curries
More planning notes
- Current daily hours are not consistently published across the checked sources
- The Google spend band spans a wide THB 200-1,200 per person
- The restaurant is on busy Pattaya Klang rather than in a quiet dining precinct
The details
Prices
As of 2026-07-24 (google.com)
Contact
+66 38 361 620
https://alibabatandoori.com/
On site
Facilities
- Indoor dining room
- Table service
- Reservations accepted
- Takeaway
- Delivery
- Full bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Credit cards accepted
- Vegetarian options
- Gluten-free options
Listing details
- Area
- central-pattaya
- Cuisine
- indian, tandoori, north indian
- Prices
- ฿฿
- Hours
- Daily, roughly 11:00–24:00 — confirm before visiting
- Updated
- July 2026
Recorded guest rating
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Record highlights
- A genuine Pattaya institution — the city's longest-running Indian restaurant, open since 1984
- Broad North Indian and tandoori menu: curries, biryani, tandoori grills and fresh-baked breads, with plenty of vegetarian choice
- Central, easy to reach on Central Pattaya Road between Beach Road and Second Road; air-conditioned, with delivery and catering
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- A long-established spot where the dining room can feel dated
- Well-rated but not flawless (around 4 of 5 across hundreds of reviews), and it's on a busy central road
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ali Baba in Pattaya?
It's on Central Pattaya Road (Pattaya Klang) between Beach Road and Second Road — roughly 200 metres in from the beach, in the heart of the tourist area. It's an easy walk from many central hotels and a short baht-bus or Grab ride from anywhere in the centre.
How long has Ali Baba been open?
Since 1984 — the restaurant bills itself as the longest-serving Indian restaurant in Pattaya, now more than 40 years in business. That longevity is a big part of its reputation with returning tourists and the local expat community.
What should I order at Ali Baba?
Stick with the North Indian and tandoori classics: butter chicken and other rich curries, tandoori grills and kebabs, biryani, dal, and plenty of freshly baked naan and roti to share. There's a strong vegetarian selection too, so mixed groups are well catered for.
Is Ali Baba expensive?
No — it's mid-range. Most curries run a few hundred baht, and a shared meal with breads and rice works out very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. It's pitched well below hotel-restaurant prices while being a step up from a basic curry house.
Does Ali Baba do delivery and catering?
Yes. Alongside sit-down dining, Ali Baba offers delivery and has long run a catering service — useful if you're staying in a condo or hosting a group. Order direct or through the usual delivery apps; confirm the current delivery area when you order.
Is Ali Baba still open, and are there vegetarian options?
Yes, it's trading and remains one of central Pattaya's better-known Indian restaurants. Vegetarians are well looked after with a broad range of vegetable curries, dals, paneer dishes and breads; if you need halal or have specific dietary needs, ask the staff when you order.
Sources checked · 4
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- Alibaba Restaurant Pattaya — official site · accessed
- Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant — Tripadvisor · accessed
- Alibaba — Exotic Tastes of Indian Cuisine (Pattaya Mail) · accessed
- Google rating · accessed