Chit Chaat Brings Punjabi Hospitality and Late-Night Rhythm to Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand, November 25, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The city’s dining scene just got a little more loud. Chit Chaat, the city’s newest Indian restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 24, is here to prove that not every meal needs to whisper. It’s where conversation comes spiced, cocktails come with opinions, and Punjabi warmth meets Bangkok’s appetite for drama.

Rooted in Punjabi hospitality that is warm, lively, and social, Chit Chaat takes its name from two of India’s greatest exports: chit-chat and chaat (a street-side snack), bringing together the art of conversation, or perhaps a little gossip, with the vibrant, street-side spirit of chaat.

In a city where Indian dining often swings between budget-friendly canteens and white-tablecloth formality, Chit Chaat carves a new space entirely on its own. It’s casual yet considered, stylish yet soulful — a social dining concept that defies expectation. The restaurant proves that Indian food, beyond clichés, can be expressive, modern, and full of heart without losing its roots.

“Chit Chaat marks a fun new chapter for Boutique Corporation as we build food and beverage concepts that complement our hotel expansion across Thailand,” says Prab Thakral, President and Group CEO, Boutique Corporation PCL. “Dining has become such a vital part of how people experience hospitality, and we see it as a creative space to express personality and connect with guests. Chit Chaat does exactly that — it’s food with feeling, flavour that sparks conversation and laughter. Indian food has always had soul; we just wanted to add a bit of fun to it.”

The space is bold, bright, and just a little dramatic, where colour, rhythm, and a touch of chaos come together in perfect balance. Think playful Indian iconography, witty details, and nostalgic art with a modern wink. The playlist shifts gears as the night unfolds, starting with easy beats over chai and ending with a late-night groove. There’s just enough attitude to make every table feel like the best seat in the house. From the first chai to the last call, it’s a vibe.

And the food? Equal parts nostalgia and newness. To start, Tuna Pani Puri Chaat pops with tangy waters and spice, while Crispy Shiso Chaat gives the street-side classic a modern crunch. Rajasthani Lal Maas Tacos wrap fiery mutton in soft Mughlai bread for a perfect collision of cultures. Then come the Naan Rolls, Chit Chaat’s undisputed signatures.

Picture Butter Chicken tucked into fluffy naan with tomato-cashew gravy, Smoked Duck with garlic and Rajasthani spice, or Baadshah Lamb Leg Roll with slow-braised meat and greens. They’re bold, handheld, and unapologetically messy in the best way possible.

Mains stay loyal to the classics but never play it safe. Goan Chicken Vindaloo turns up the tang with a vinegary chilli kick, Kashmiri Rogan Josh simmers in 14 aromatic spices, and Paneer Makhani swirls with creamy tomato-cashew sauce. For something heartier, there’s Shahi Lamb Leg Musallam glazed in almond-cashew paste and Mutton Nehari that is slow-cooked overnight for that melt-off-the-bone satisfaction.

And just when you think the drama’s over, dessert takes the stage. Ghevar, the traditional Rajasthani honeycomb-style crisp, arrives with rich saffron cream. It’s sweet, airy, and utterly irresistible. Shehd-e-Jaam drenches deep-fried milk dumplings in syrup, while Mango Kulfi and Dil-e-Rasmalai end things on a note of nostalgia: sweet, creamy, and thoroughly indulgent.

The cocktail programme is less mixology and more performance art. Each drink arrives with a sense of theatre and a knowing wink to Indian nostalgia. The Coolie No. 1 blends Bacardi white rum with masala chai, vanilla, and a soft lassi foam, served in a miniature attaché case reminiscent of those carried across India’s railway platforms. Tiffin Box mixes 42 Below vodka with mango, kokum, cumin, and house ginger beer, presented deconstructed in a three-tier steel tiffin that guests can assemble themselves or leave to the team’s creative hands. Chaiwala combines Bombay gin, cucumber, Midori, and a hint of chilli, poured from a kettle into small glasses in the style of a station teaseller. Ticket Master, a refined blend of Dewar’s whisky, St-Germain, spiced honey, and kewra, arrives with a silver tray of biscuits and an old-fashioned drink ticket that your server punches before pouring.

At the centre of it all is Chef Narayan Bahadur Panthi, a master of curry and tandoor with more than two decades of experience spanning India, Croatia, and Bangkok. Before joining Chit Chaat, he spent eight years at Charcoal, where his signature flame and depth of flavour became known to the city’s food lovers. His cooking here is soulful, expressive, and technique-driven, the kind that makes noise without ever shouting.

As the night goes on, the playlist grows bolder, the cocktails loosen your collars, and the tables start to feel like old friends. Because at Chit Chaat, silence isn’t golden. It’s just suspicious.

RESTAURANT INFORMATION:

Address: 15 Sukhumvit 24 Alley, Klongtaan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Thailand 10110

Tel: +66 93 608 6623