Review Tapori: Bangkok's Newest Spot for Authentic Indian Cuisine, Art, and Socializing on Sukhumvit 47 - Luxury Society Asia: Best Luxury Lifestyle Community

The best way to eat Indian food is to follow the recommendations of Indian friends, and my dear friends highly recommended dining at Tapori restaurant.

The name, derived from Hindi slang for ‘wanderer’ or ‘lovable, street-smart rascal,’ reflects the journeys of chef Rohit Sharma, who has compiled authentic dishes from across India that are largely undiscovered by both Indian and global palates.

Chef-owner Rohit conceptualizes restaurants end-to-end, overseeing not just the initial concept but also the design, decor, and menus. Tapori is his culinary dream come to life—a meticulously crafted concept reflecting his deep passion for and knowledge of Indian cuisine, embodying a love for both tradition and innovation.

India’s vast landscape is matched only by its incredible diversity: 28 states and eight union territories, each with its own unique culture, language, and culinary traditions.

Tapori features traditional recipes handpicked from every region and community of India, each dish telling a story through vibrant expressions of the country’s complex flavors and spices. Thoughtfully divided into small and large plates, the menu is designed to encourage communal eating with dishes inspired by the diverse regions of India and authentically reflect local tastes. It’s a great opportunity to preserve and celebrate popular local dishes.

Here you can order in any combination, creating own experience, much like a family dinner table. The food presentation here so elegant like top fine dining, but without rules or restrictions, offering a very friendly environment.

Siddu – a street food dumpling from Himachal Pradesh, filled with lentils, sesame, Indian mustard oil, and flax seeds makes a great starter for the meal.

Food in India is incredibly diverse and regionally specific, shaped by a history of invasions, trade connections, and the varied religious and cultural practices of its inhabitants.

A remarkable innovation, the cold liver mousse with spices can be enjoyed as a starter or between meals to cleanse the palate and refresh. I absolutely love it and guarantee you won’t find this dish at any other Indian restaurant.

Chef Rohit travels across India, reaching out to grandmothers and mothers, who are the guardians of kitchen traditions. He explores the tapestry of flavors that define the heritage, creating a menu that pays tribute to the authentic recipes passed down through generations.

Dal Pakwan – a Sindhi must-order dish – impresses with its presentation and vibrant colors. Traditionally served for brunch or whenever you desire, this dish is full of surprises. Every table around us that ordered it was visibly wowed. The combination of tasty, crunchy, and smooth flavors makes it impossible to stop eating

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Food highlights:

Kheema Ghotala – a remarkable dish from Mumbai, Maharashtra – comes highly recommended by the chef. You can choose either spicy minced beef or lamp and mix the eggs with the curry and use soft bread for dipping. It’s truly great, bursting with flavors and herbs.

Pork Vindaloo – an Anglo-Indian dish – was a delightful first-time experience. The chef sous vides the pork before searing it to achieve a crispy exterior and aromatic flavor, then soaks it in curry. It’s incredibly delicious.

Doi Maach – Yoghurt fish with beautiful yellow curry from West Bengal, showcases the artful use of fish bones. Served with a bowl of steamed Gobindobhog rice, the fish is tender and smooth, while the curry is perfectly balanced and not too spicy. Spiked with mustard oil, ginger and green chili.

Kerala Beef Chilli Fry is my go-to favorite dish, featuring tender beef infused with aromatic curry flavors and topped with grilled coconut chips. Served alongside crispy roti, it’s an immensely flavorful experience. If you enjoy beef, I highly recommend trying this dish.

We have dined at many Indian restaurants before, and our impression was that most of them were too spicy, with food that looked and tasted almost the same. However, this place has opened our eyes to another level of Indian cuisine that we enjoy very much.

Benami Kheer is a delightful surprise, made from a main healthy ingredient commonly found in all Asian kitchens. We won’t spoil the surprise by revealing it; you must experience it for yourself. This dish boasts natural sweetness without the addition of any sugar.

We usually don’t take much dessert at the end of meals, but here it ended with full of surprises. I have to say, it was one of the experiences we will never forget. We left the place with smiles, feeling good after having his desserts.