The short answer
Taste of India (White Sand Beach): what visitors should know first
Worth a stop if you want an Indian meal on Koh Chang. The menu is mixed, so vegetarians should order the vegetable dishes and confirm how they are cooked. Hours and branch details change, so confirm before you go.
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
Taste of India (White Sand Beach) facts at a glance
- Location
- Main road, White Sand Beach, opposite Mac Resort
- Dining style
- Air-conditioned Indian restaurant with photo menu
- Price signal
- Mid-range; rice may be charged extra
- Signature order
- Try: dal makhani with fresh naan or aloo gobi
- Good for
- Indian meals, groups with mixed diets
Why it matters
Why Taste of India (White Sand Beach) is worth your time
For Indian travellers, a familiar meal in a new country matters most on a long trip, especially for older family members who find constant Thai food, fish sauce and shrimp paste hard to manage. Taste of India gives White Sand Beach a place where roti, dal and a vegetable curry are an ordinary order rather than a special request.
It is a tourist-area restaurant, so judge it as a practical option rather than a destination. Reviews are mixed and one guide calls the vegan range limited, so go with realistic expectations, ask what is cooked fresh that day, and keep a Thai vegetarian backup in mind for other meals.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegetable dishes
Aloo gobi, choley, chilli paneer and mixed vegetable sabji are named by a local review.
- 02
Made in-house
The owner says nothing is brought in pre-made or frozen.
- 03
Cool room
Air-conditioning is a relief at midday.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Taste of India sits on the inland side of the main road at White Sand Beach, opposite Mac Resort. A local review notes it moved in 2018 to a larger, fully air-conditioned space about 200 metres south of its old spot, so use a current map pin rather than an old directions.
The menu is a photo menu of familiar North Indian dishes. The same review says everything is made in-house rather than brought in pre-made or frozen, and lists fresh naan and dal makhani among the sides. Vegetarian choices named there include aloo tikki, aloo gobi, chilli paneer, choley and mixed vegetable sabji. A restaurant guide that tags vegan items lists dal with roti and rice, aloo gobi and saag as the dishes it marked vegan.
This is not a vegetarian kitchen: butter chicken, tandoori chicken and lamb vindaloo are also on the menu, so tell staff clearly about meat, egg and onion preferences and ask how a dish is prepared. Spice can be raised or lowered. Drinks include fresh fruit lassis and local beer, and the review reports no cocktails.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask how each dish is cooked if you avoid egg or onion
- Confirm opening hours before you go
- Ask about rice charges and spice level
- Carry cash or check card acceptance
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Main road, White Sand Beach, opposite Mac Resort
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or an early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The room is air-conditioned and on the inland side of the main road, so it is cooler than beachfront tables. Check the entrance for steps and ask staff to seat you near the door if walking is slow.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-ins are normal. Reserve for larger family groups at dinner, and confirm opening hours, which listings give as around midday to 10 pm.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The room is air-conditioned and on the inland side of the main road, so it is cooler than beachfront tables. Check the entrance for steps and ask staff to seat you near the door if walking is slow.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Taste of India fully vegetarian?
No. It also serves chicken and lamb dishes, so vegetarians should order carefully and ask about cooking.
Does it have vegan food?
One guide marks a few vegan dishes such as dal and aloo gobi, but the range is limited; confirm with staff.
Is it Jain-friendly?
We found no evidence of Jain cooking. Ask about onion and garlic, and do not assume.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
