★ 4.4
GOOGLE · /5
ALIBABA TANDOORI & CURRY RESTAURANT
"Pattaya's oldest Indian restaurant - serving North Indian and Mughlai classics since 1984, halal-certified, 41-year track record"
Last visit · 23 Apr 2026· Editor visits · 3 in the last 12 months· Next review · Sep 2026
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
A Central Pattaya institution — open over a decade, still on the editors' shortlist.
SKIP IF
You want a casual walk-in — book ahead for the good slots, especially weekends.
BEST FOR
halal, indian cuisine, mughlai
01THE VERDICT · WHY IT'S ON THE LIST
ALIBABA TANDOORI & CURRY RESTAURANT.
Pattaya's oldest Indian restaurant - serving North Indian and Mughlai classics since 1984, halal-certified, 41-year track record
IndianMughlaiNorth IndianTandooriBiryaniHalal
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Lamb biryani (dum-style)
DID YOU KNOW
Pattaya's oldest Indian restaurant - serving North Indian and Mughlai classics since 1984, halal-certified, 41-year track record
02BY THE NUMBERS
1,100
GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.0
TRIPADVISOR · /5
$$
500-900 THB
03EDITORS' SCORE · 4 DIMENSIONS
THE SCORECARD.
Editorial score across our four ranking dimensions. Each is computed at the latest visit and reviewed at the next.
CONSISTENCY
7.7/ 10
Across visits, day to day
VALUE
9.8/ 10
Price-to-experience ratio
RETURN
8.0/ 10
How often we'd come back
How we score · Read the editorial standards
04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
A Pattaya institution. The list would be wrong without it.
Open over a decade. The fixtures are part of the menu.
Six-plus tables are routine. Sharing menu on request.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Walk-ins work weekday lunch. Weekends and prime-time evenings book by Thursday.
- Order: Lamb biryani.
- Expect roughly 500-900 THB per person for a full meal ($$). Wine and pairings can add 50–100% on top.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
HalalIndian CuisineMughlaiTandooriGroups · 6+Family DiningLong Standing InstitutionMuslim Travelers
07GETTING THERE · TRANSIT & DISTANCES
HOW TO GET HERE.
From the airport
✈️
AIRPORT
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
86 km·117 min by car·~1,744 THB taxi
✈️
AIRPORT
U-Tapao Airport (UTP)
31 km·51 min by car·~674 THB taxi
🏙️
CITY
Bangkok City Center
101 km·135 min by car·bus 117 THB · van 200 THB
Closest hotels & landmarks
🛍️
MALL
Central Festival Pattaya
0.5 km · 6 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Holiday Inn Pattaya
0.6 km · 7 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Hilton Pattaya
0.7 km · 8 min walk
🏖️
LANDMARK
Pattaya Beach
1.1 km · 13 min walk
08HOURS · TUE · 11:00-23:00
OPEN WHEN.
MON11:00-23:00OPEN
TUE11:00-23:00OPEN
WED11:00-23:00OPEN
THU11:00-23:00OPEN
FRI11:00-23:00OPEN
SAT11:00-23:00OPEN
SUN11:00-23:00OPEN
09AMENITIES · WHAT'S IN THE ROOM
WHAT'S IN THE ROOM.
🌙 Halal🥗 Vegetarian🌱 Vegan🍷 Alcohol served📅 Reservations required👶 Kid-friendly🐶 Pet-friendly
10IN THE AREA · 5 CLOSEST PINS
EAT NEARBY.
11FIND IT · HOW TO GET THERE
HOW TO FIND IT.
Contact · Coordinates · Price
Phone+66 38 361 620
AreaCentral Pattaya
CuisineIndian / Mughlai
Price tier$$ · 500-900 THB
Today11:00-23:00
Coords12.9298°N · 100.8852°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant?
Walk-ins are fine on weekday lunch but Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant fills up on weekends and prime-time evenings — book by Thursday for Friday or Saturday. Call +66 38 361 620.
What's the dress code at Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant?
Casual. Shorts and sandals are fine; you can dress up if you want, no one will mind.
How much does dinner cost at Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant?
Expect roughly 500-900 THB per person for a full meal ($$). Wine, pairings, or premium add-ons can add 50–100% on top of that. Service charge of 10% is typically added in fine-dining rooms; another 5–7% tip is appreciated for strong service.
What's the signature dish at Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant?
Lamb biryani. If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant open today?
Today (Tuesday): 11:00 to 23:00. Open every day.
Where is Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant?
1/13-14 Central Pattaya Road, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.
Is Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant halal?
Yes. Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant is a halal-friendly kitchen — no pork is served, and the kitchen is set up for Muslim diners.
Is Alibaba Tandoori & Curry Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes. Highchairs, a kids menu, and staff who welcome the noise. Best at lunch and early evening.
13ALSO APPEARS ON · 15 LISTS
ON 15 OTHER LISTS.
This restaurant has earned a spot on these editor-curated shortlists across the guide. Tap any to see who else is on it.
Halal Friendly#04Best Indian#02Best Top 10 Indian Restaurants In Pattaya#02Eat in Central Pattaya#15Near Central Festival Pattaya#12Near Floating Market#11Near Hilton Pattaya#12Near Holiday Inn Pattaya#12Near Mytt Beach Hotel#13Near Pattaya Beach#15Near Restaurants On Beach Road Pattaya#15Near Restaurants Second Road Pattaya#13Near Restaurants Third Road Pattaya#03Near Soi Buakhao#14The Pattaya 50#38
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