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Punjabi Corner is a small, unassuming North-Indian restaurant in the Soi Buakhao area of central Pattaya that quietly outperforms its modest looks. It carries an excellent rating — around 4.8 on Restaurant Guru across scores of reviews — earned the honest way, through consistently tasty home-style Punjabi cooking and the kind of warm, attentive service that turns first-timers into regulars.
What to order
The menu is classic Punjabi comfort food. From the tandoor come chicken tikka, tandoori chicken and fresh naan and roti; from the kitchen, rich curries like butter chicken, dal makhani and a range of paneer and vegetable dishes, plus biryanis. It’s a strong choice for vegetarians — Punjabi cooking is built around lentils, paneer and vegetables — so mixed groups with veggie and meat-eaters are easily kept happy. Portions are generous and geared to sharing, which is the best way to eat here.
The vibe
This is a casual neighbourhood curry house, not a smart destination restaurant — simple surroundings, friendly faces, and food doing the heavy lifting. That’s exactly why it’s worth knowing about: you get genuine, well-priced Indian home cooking without the tourist markup, in a spot locals and expats keep coming back to.
Details
- Area: Soi Buakhao, central Pattaya
- Cuisine: North-Indian / Punjabi, with good vegetarian range
- Price: ฿฿ — affordable, generous portions
- Hours: Confirm before visiting (typically lunch through late evening)
- View on map
Getting there
Soi Buakhao runs through the heart of central Pattaya, parallel to Second Road, and is ringed by budget hotels and guesthouses — so if you’re staying centrally, Punjabi Corner is very likely within walking distance. Baht buses run along Second Road and Soi Buakhao, and a Grab or Bolt can drop you close. The soi is easy to navigate on foot once you’re in the area.
Good to know
Come for the food and the welcome rather than the setting — it’s a compact, no-frills room in a lively district. Hours can vary, so if you’re making a special trip it’s worth a quick call ahead to confirm the kitchen is open. For a reliable, affordable Indian meal in central Pattaya with strong vegetarian options, it’s a dependable pick.
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Detailed facts, cautions, facilities & reviews
Full overview
Punjabi Corner is a small, well-regarded North-Indian (Punjabi) restaurant in the busy Soi Buakhao area of central Pattaya. It's a modest, unassuming place that punches above its size on the review sites — it carries an excellent rating (around 4.8 on Restaurant Guru across scores of reviews), largely on the strength of tasty, home-style Punjabi cooking and warm, attentive service. The menu is classic North-Indian comfort food: tandoori chicken and tikka, rich curries (butter chicken, dal, paneer dishes), biryanis and fresh naan and roti from the tandoor, with plenty of vegetarian options — a Punjabi kitchen is one of the more reliable choices for veggie travellers in Pattaya. Prices are affordable, portions are generous, and the vibe is casual and friendly rather than fancy. Sitting in the Soi Buakhao district, it's within easy walking distance of a huge concentration of budget hotels and guesthouses, which makes it a handy, good-value Indian option for anyone based in central Pattaya. It's the kind of neighbourhood curry house locals return to rather than a polished destination restaurant — come for honest food and hospitality, not decor.
More planning notes
- The THB 100-500 figure is a directory range rather than an itemised menu
- Service continues to 02:00, so late-night conditions may differ from daytime service
- No current official menu was recovered
- No standalone official website was found
- Facebook, Instagram and LINE accounts were not verified
The details
Prices
As of 2026-07-24 (restaurantguru.com)
Contact
+66 99 435 1124
On site
Facilities
- Outdoor seating
- Live music listed
- Breakfast service
- Brunch service
- Takeaway
- Delivery
- Late-night dining
- Telephone ordering
- Central Soi 8 location
Listing details
- Area
- central-pattaya
- Cuisine
- indian, punjabi
- Prices
- ฿฿
- Updated
- July 2026
Recorded guest rating
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Record highlights
- Excellent reputation — around 4.8 on Restaurant Guru — for tasty, home-style Punjabi cooking
- Affordable prices and generous portions, with plenty of vegetarian options
- Central Soi Buakhao location, walkable from a huge cluster of budget hotels and guesthouses
- Friendly, attentive service that reviewers repeatedly single out
Check before relying
- Small, simple premises — this is a casual curry house, not a smart dining room
- It's in the busy Soi Buakhao bar-and-guesthouse district, so the surroundings are lively rather than serene
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- Punjabi Corner Indian Restaurant, Pattaya — Restaurant Guru (rating & reviews) · accessed
- Buakhao Corner / Punjabi Corner — Facebook · accessed
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · access date not recorded
- Google rating · accessed
Frequently asked questions
Where is Punjabi Corner in Pattaya?
In the Soi Buakhao area of central Pattaya, among the district's dense cluster of guesthouses and small restaurants. It's an easy walk from most central Pattaya budget hotels; confirm the exact soi when you head over.
What kind of food does Punjabi Corner serve?
North-Indian (Punjabi) cooking: tandoori chicken and tikka, rich curries like butter chicken, dal and paneer dishes, biryanis, and fresh naan and roti from the tandoor. There's a good range of vegetarian dishes too.
Is Punjabi Corner good for vegetarians?
Yes — Punjabi cuisine is naturally strong on vegetarian dishes, with plenty of paneer, dal, vegetable curries and breads, making it one of the more reliable veggie-friendly options in central Pattaya.
Is Punjabi Corner expensive?
No — it's an affordable, good-value curry house with generous portions. Expect mid-range Indian pricing rather than tourist-restaurant markups.
Do I need to book at Punjabi Corner?
It's a small, casual place where walk-ins are the norm. For a larger group or a busy evening it's worth calling ahead, but most of the time you can simply turn up.