FOOD:

The menu has no pretensions to being authentically Indian, leaning towards Western favourites-including a very good, creamy chicken tikka masala, popular with British tourists-and several interesting Chinese-Indian specialities, the best of which is Manchurian dumplings, rather like peppery dim sum. Starters include pastry-covered kauchori, chicken pakora and highly moreish salt-and-pepper french fries. Other main course options include piquant, slightly sour fish tikka, fiery lamb vindaloo and a variety of dals. Spicing is relatively moderate overall, but any ravaged tastebuds will be soothed by a dessert of mango kulfi; sweet and sticky gulab jamun is an alternative. If your interest is piqued, Mrs Balbir's also offers popular cookery lessons. 155

SETTINGS:

Culinary TV celebrity Vinda Balbir has been keeping Bangkok's curry fans happy for over 30 years, most recently in this smart but not opulent location near Nana skytrain station.

ADDRESS :

155/18 Sukhumvit Soi 11 (next to Swiss Park Hotel), Bangkok 10110