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Ruchi is a long-running, well-regarded Indian restaurant on Central Pattaya Road, a short walk up from Beach Road and opposite the Basaya Beach Hotel. It’s a proper subcontinental kitchen, not a tourist curry stop: a huge menu — well over 200 dishes across Indian, Bangladeshi, Thai and Chinese — a Halal kitchen, and a full spread of vegetarian, non-vegetarian and thali options.
What to order
Tandoori dishes, biryanis, dals and paneer curries are the mainstays, with thali sets a good-value way to sample several things at once. Tell the staff your spice level — they’ll adjust — and mix in some breads. It’s strong on both meat and vegetarian cooking, which makes it easy for mixed groups.
Details
- Address: 1/65 Moo 10, Central Pattaya Road — half a block east of Beach Road, opposite Basaya Beach Hotel
- Hours: Daily, roughly 11:00–23:00 — confirm before visiting
- Phone: +66 89 833 2690
- Price: ฿฿ — mid-range and good value; Halal
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Good to know
The dining room is simple and air-conditioned, and it gets busy — service can slow at peak times, so allow a little longer then. Staff typically speak Hindi, Bengali, English and Thai, so ordering is easy. It’s also on the delivery apps if you’d rather eat in your hotel or condo.
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Detailed facts, cautions, facilities & reviews
Full overview
Ruchi is a long-running, well-regarded Indian restaurant on Central Pattaya Road, a short walk up from Beach Road and opposite the Basaya Beach Hotel. It's a proper subcontinental kitchen rather than a tourist curry stop: the menu runs to well over 200 dishes spanning Indian, Bangladeshi, Thai and Chinese cooking, it's Halal, and there's a full spread of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options plus Indian thali sets. Regulars rate it for consistency and value — tandoori and curries at reasonable, non-tourist prices — and it holds a solid rating on the review sites (around 4.3 on Tripadvisor across many reviews), which is high for a busy central Indian in Pattaya. Staff typically speak Hindi, Bengali, English and Thai, which makes ordering easy for a mixed group, and the kitchen handles spice levels on request. It's a sit-down, air-conditioned neighbourhood restaurant rather than a fine-dining room; decor is simple and it can get busy, so service occasionally slows at peak times. The Central Pattaya Road location is handy if you're staying near the beach or Central Festival, with parking tight on the street. Portions are generous and it's popular for both dine-in and delivery. Prices are mid-range for Pattaya; confirm current hours before a special trip, as small kitchens here adjust their times.
More planning notes
- The published address varies between 1/63 and 1/65
- The broad Google spend band is not a menu price list
The details
Prices
As of 2026-07-24 (google.com)
Contact
089 833 2690
https://www.facebook.com/RuchiRestaurantPattaya/
On site
Facilities
- Dine-in
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Indoor seating
- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Late closing
- Halal menu
- Vegetarian options
Listing details
- Area
- central-pattaya
- Cuisine
- indian, bangladeshi, halal
- Prices
- ฿฿
- Hours
- Daily, roughly 11:00–23:00 — confirm before visiting, hours change
- Updated
- July 2026
Recorded guest rating
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Record highlights
- Big, genuinely subcontinental menu — Indian, Bangladeshi, Thai and Chinese, with lots of vegetarian and thali options
- Halal kitchen with a strong, consistent review record and reasonable prices
- Central location just off Beach Road, easy for beachside hotels and Central Festival, plus delivery
Check before relying
- Service can slow when it's busy — allow time at peak hours
- Simple, functional dining room rather than a special-occasion setting
Sources checked · 5
These are the pages used to check this guide. Opening hours, prices and other details can change after the recorded access date.
- Ruchi Indian Restaurant — Tripadvisor (rating, reviews, address) · accessed
- Ruchi Restaurant Pattaya — official Facebook page · accessed
- Ruchi Indian Food, Pattaya — foodpanda (menu and delivery) · accessed
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · accessed
- Google rating · accessed
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruchi Indian Restaurant Halal?
Yes — Ruchi is a Halal kitchen, and it's a popular choice for Muslim visitors and residents. It also caters well to vegetarians, with a wide range of veg dishes and thali sets alongside the meat and seafood menu.
Where is Ruchi and how do I find it?
It's on Central Pattaya Road (Pattaya Klang), about half a block east of Beach Road on the south side, opposite the Basaya Beach Hotel. That puts it within easy reach of beachfront hotels and Central Festival. A Grab, baht bus along Central Road, or a short walk from the beach all work.
Is it good for vegetarians?
Very much so. The menu has an extensive vegetarian section — dals, paneer dishes, vegetable curries and veg thali — so vegetarians and mixed veg/non-veg groups are easily accommodated. Tell the staff your spice preference and any restrictions when ordering.
How expensive is Ruchi?
It's mid-range and considered good value — curries, tandoori and rice dishes at reasonable, non-tourist prices, with thali sets offering a filling meal for a modest sum. A typical dinner for two with a few dishes and rice or breads is affordable by Pattaya standards. Confirm current prices on the menu, as they change.
Do they do delivery, or do I need to book?
You don't usually need to book for a normal dine-in visit — just turn up, though it can be busy at peak times. Ruchi is also available on food-delivery apps for eating in your hotel or condo. For larger groups, it's worth calling ahead on +66 89 833 2690.