A beloved dish in Indian cuisine, butter chicken, AKA Murgh Makhan, is one we admit to craving frequently during the previous lockdown. A dish that’s rather straightforward, what makes us come back for more are the burst of flavors in the buttery tomato gravy, the perfect tenderness of chicken and all of it enjoyed with fresh, oven-baked naan. Mmmm. If you’re a Murgh Makhan lover like us, here are some of our favorite places to get it in the city.

Nestled in Sukhumvit Soi 11, Amritsr delivers authentic Indian cuisine across Bangkok from chefs with more than 20 years of experience. The restaurant serves many bangers, and butter chicken is one of them. Served in a buttery gravy with an abundance of spices, the chicken is exquisitely tender. 

Amritsr
Eleven Bangkok, 26/13 Sukhumvit Soi 11
Open daily 8am-8pm
fb.com/amritsr, 083-009-9719

The butter chicken at Indian Hut is everything. Comprising rich layers of spices and herbs, the curry and chicken are so wonderfully fragrant. Be sure to check out their Facebook for special offers and discounts for delivery. 

Indian Hut
414, 420 Surawong Road
Open daily 11am-10pm
fb.com/indianhut, 02-236-5672

You’ll find yourself coming back for more after trying Royal India’s butter chicken. Opened in 1963, Royal India was Thailand’s first Indian restaurant in Thailand and has been serving patrons the most delicious northern Indian food for decades. With big chunks of smoky poultry in the creamy sauce, the butter chicken is highly savory and saucy. 

Royal India
Locations: Siam Paragon, The Emporium, The EmQuartier, Phahurat
Open daily 10am-10pm
fb.com/royalindia

Mrs Balbirs was founded in 1975 and their famous taste has won the hearts of many over the decades, not to mention features in the BBC, The New York Times, and The Lonely Planet, to name a few. As for their butter chicken… it doesn’t disappoint. You can even sign up for their cooking classes to learn how to make their sensational sauce.

Mrs Balbirs
Locations: CentralWorld, 21 Wachiratham Sathit 36 Alley
mrsbalbirs.com,  081-833-1335

Indus has consistently maintained its high standards and dedication in serving authentic Mughali style Indian cuisine since 2005. Their butter chicken is said to be “The Perfect Bite”—smooth, creamy, fragrant, velvety and warm with just the right amount of spice. Tear apart a freshly baked garlic naan and dip it in for the ultimate satisfaction. 

Indus
71 Sukhumvit Soi 26
Open daily 11:30am-10:30pm
fb.com/indus, 086-339-8582