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Punjabi Dhaba brings proper North Indian, Punjabi-style cooking to the middle of Pattaya. The name references the roadside ‘dhaba’ eateries of the Punjab, and the kitchen leans into that heritage — rich, generous, spice-forward food cooked from regional recipes rather than a bland, catch-all curry menu. It sits on Soi 8, in the heart of the central grid.
What to order
The signatures are the ones you would hope for: dal makhani, black lentils slow-cooked overnight with cream and butter; a properly creamy butter chicken; paneer tikka and other vegetable dishes for non-meat eaters; biryanis; and a tandoor working through naan, garlic bread and grilled meats. Order a couple of curries, a dal, rice and a basket of bread between two and you have a full North Indian spread.
Getting there
You are on Pattaya Soi 8, one street back from Beach Road and Second Road, in the busy Soi 6–8 area of Central Pattaya. That makes it walkable from a huge number of central hotels; Grab, Bolt and Beach Road songthaews all get you close. If you would rather not brave the soi, takeaway and delivery are available.
Good to know
Soi 8 is a lively, bar-lined street, so this is a central-Pattaya buzz rather than a quiet dinner — fine for most, worth knowing if you want calm. There is indoor seating plus a family lounge and a covered terrace. Hours run late (around 11pm on weekdays, later at weekends per the restaurant), but confirm by phone if you are aiming for a late meal.
- Address: 217/23 Pattaya Soi 8, Central Pattaya
- Price: ฿฿ — mains around 250–350 baht
- Phone: +66 80 573 7003
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Full overview
Punjabi Dhaba is a North Indian restaurant on Pattaya Soi 8, cooking the hearty, unapologetically rich food of the Punjab — the dal makhani, butter chicken, tandoori and fresh naan that 'dhaba' (roadside eatery) cooking is built on. It is tucked just off Beach Road and Second Road in the busy Soi 6–8 cluster of Central Pattaya, so it is an easy walk from a lot of hotels, and it leans on chefs who cook regional Punjabi recipes rather than a watered-down 'international curry' menu. Expect the classics done properly: slow-cooked black-lentil dal makhani, creamy butter chicken, paneer dishes for vegetarians, biryanis and a tandoor turning out naan and grilled meats. Prices are middle-of-the-road for Pattaya Indian — mains sit roughly in the 250–350 baht band, with breads and sides cheaper — and there is dine-in seating, including a family lounge and a covered terrace, plus takeaway and delivery. It is a solid, no-nonsense choice for a proper North Indian meal in the middle of town, particularly for vegetarians and anyone missing real tandoor bread. Note that Soi 8 is a lively, bar-heavy street, so the setting is more 'busy central Pattaya' than serene.
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The details
Prices
As of 2026-07-24 (google.com)
Contact
https://www.punjabidhabapattaya.com/
On site
Facilities
- Soi 8 location
- Indian and Punjabi cuisine
- Lunch service
- Dinner service
- Vegetarian options
- Dine-in
- Drive-through pickup
- Delivery
Listing details
- Area
- central-pattaya
- Cuisine
- indian, punjabi
- Prices
- ฿฿
- Hours
- Mon–Fri roughly 11:00–23:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–24:00 (official site) — confirm before visiting, hours change
- Updated
- July 2026
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Record highlights
- Authentic North Indian and Punjabi cooking, not a generic curry-house menu
- Strong vegetarian options and fresh tandoor naan
- Central Soi 8 location, walkable from many hotels, with takeaway and delivery
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- Soi 8 is a busy, bar-lined street — lively rather than relaxed
- Rich Punjabi cooking and mid-range prices will not suit everyone; portions and spice are generous
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- Punjabi Dhaba Pattaya — official site · accessed
- Punjabi Dhaba — Tripadvisor · accessed
- Punjabi Dhaba — Wanderlog · accessed
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · access date not recorded
- Google rating · accessed
Frequently asked questions
Where is Punjabi Dhaba in Pattaya?
It is at 217/23 Pattaya Soi 8, in the Soi 6–8 cluster of Central Pattaya just back from Beach Road and Second Road. That puts it within an easy walk of a large number of central hotels.
Does Punjabi Dhaba have vegetarian food?
Yes — vegetarians are well catered for, with dishes like paneer tikka, dal makhani and a range of vegetable curries, plus a full spread of tandoor breads. It is one of its stronger suits.
How much is a meal at Punjabi Dhaba?
It is mid-range for Pattaya Indian: mains generally run about 250–350 baht, with naan and sides cheaper. A couple sharing a few dishes, rice and bread will spend a moderate amount for a full meal.
Does Punjabi Dhaba do delivery and takeaway?
Yes — alongside dine-in seating that includes a family lounge and a covered terrace, it offers takeaway and delivery, which is handy given how central it is. Order direct or via the usual delivery apps.
What are Punjabi Dhaba's opening hours?
Its own site lists roughly 11:00 to 23:00 on weekdays and 11:00 to midnight at weekends. Hours can change, so confirm by phone (+66 80 573 7003) if you are planning a late meal.