The short answer
New Delhi Indian Restaurant: what visitors should know first
A practical choice when you want Indian home-style flavours after several days of Thai food. The kitchen also cooks meat, so tell the staff clearly about vegetarian, Jain or no-onion needs and confirm hours before going.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
New Delhi Indian Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- 46/32 Ratchawithi Road, Chiang Mai
- Dining style
- Casual sit-down Indian restaurant
- Price signal
- Moderate for Chiang Mai
- Signature order
- Try: dal or chana masala with naan
- Diet note
- Serves meat; vegan options listed on HappyCow
- Good for
- Familiar Indian meal for mixed groups
Why it matters
Why New Delhi Indian Restaurant is worth your time
Many Indian visitors reach day four or five in northern Thailand missing dal and roti. New Delhi is one of the better-known answers in the city, and a travel-blog roundup lists it among Chiang Mai's Indian restaurants with good vegetarian and vegan options.
Its value is familiarity and flexibility rather than strict rules. Because meat is cooked on the premises, strict vegetarians and Jain families should decide whether that suits them. For flexible families, it offers a calm sit-down meal with recognisable dishes, which is easier on older stomachs than another round of street-food chilli.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Dal and chana masala
Reviewers mention both, along with potato, pumpkin and mushroom matar curries that suit a shared vegetarian table.
- 02
Bread to share
Naan and roti are on the menu, which makes the meal easy to share among elders and children.
- 03
Say what you avoid
Tell the staff about vegan, Jain or no-onion needs before ordering, as the kitchen also cooks meat.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
New Delhi Indian Restaurant sits at 46/32 Ratchawithi Road, a short ride from the old city. Directory reviews describe a menu built around North Indian staples: dal, chana masala, potato and pumpkin curries, aubergine, mushroom matar, onion bhajis, and naan or roti to scoop it all up.
The kitchen is not vegetarian, and HappyCow records it as serving meat with vegan options available. For that reason, say plainly at the start what you cannot eat, and ask how a dish is cooked before it is made. One reviewer reports that the owner's father was a strict Jain and that the staff understand vegan, Jain and Thai jay requests, but the restaurant itself does not make a Jain claim on the pages we opened, so treat that as a conversation to have rather than a guarantee.
Order two or three vegetable dishes and one dal for the table, with a basket of bread, and ask for the heat to be kept mild if elders are eating.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm opening hours before you go
- State dietary needs before ordering
- Ask for mild spice for elders
- Carry cash in case cards are not accepted
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Ratchawithi Road, northwest of the old city moat
- Time needed
- 60 to 90 minutes
- Best time
- Lunch or early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A street-level restaurant, so there should be no long climb to reach it, but check the entrance, seating and toilets with the staff by phone if anyone in your group has limited mobility.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are normal for small groups. Reserve by phone for a larger family. A HappyCow listing shows daily opening, but hours listed online can be out of date, so confirm opening times by phone or on a map listing before you travel.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A street-level restaurant, so there should be no long climb to reach it, but check the entrance, seating and toilets with the staff by phone if anyone in your group has limited mobility.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is New Delhi Indian Restaurant vegetarian?
No. It serves meat, and HappyCow lists vegan options. Ask how vegetarian dishes are cooked.
Is it Jain?
It does not claim to be. A reviewer says the staff know Jain requests, so ask directly and do not assume.
Where is it?
At 46/32 Ratchawithi Road, Chiang Mai, according to HappyCow and a travel roundup.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
