Indus

The story

Indus Bangkok: Michelin-Recommended Contemporary Indian Dining in Sukhumvit

A Home for Authentic Mughlai Indian Cuisine

Since 2005, Indus has stood as a refined destination for Indian cuisine in Bangkok. The restaurant occupies a 1960s art deco house on Sukhumvit Soi 26, a setting that immediately sets it apart. Inside, an elegant dining room, a capacious bar, and a private dining room coexist with a tropical garden for alfresco seating. Doorways fitted with antique Rajasthani frames and an impressive art collection create an ambiance of quiet sophistication, while dim lighting and lounge music frame the experience as contemporary fine dining.

The Vision Behind Indus

Owner Sid Sehgal, a graduate of New York University, returned to Bangkok in 2004 with a clear intention: “to create a fresh and vibrant Indian restaurant with high quality ingredients, creative presentation, and most importantly – delicious food.” That commitment to quality and authenticity has remained the restaurant’s backbone. Indus is credited not only with pleasing expatriates but also with converting many Thai diners into fans of Indian cuisine—a testament to its balanced, welcoming approach.

Recognition and Evolving Craft

The restaurant’s consistent high standards earned it a Michelin Recommended award, placing it among Bangkok’s notable dining addresses. That recognition aligns with the kitchen’s openness to innovation: a recent Diwali degustation featured Chef Nishant Choubey of Dusti Devarana New Delhi, whose 7-course menu blended molecular techniques with authentic Indian flavors and was paired with wines by Italasia. Such collaborations hint at a kitchen that respects tradition while exploring new expressions of Indian cuisine.

Whether you come for the Mughlai-style classics or the weekend brunch, Indus delivers an experience built on substance, not hype—a place where the food, the art-filled rooms, and the manicured garden all speak the same confident language.