The owner of Bibi restaurant is a native Pakistani and his Thai wife. It has nothing fancy, but can make good Thai meals for low prices. This restaurant is located near “Tak Ha” or “Ya Tek Ha” intersection. All people of Korat will know where is this intersection. Tek Ha is an old restaurant in Korat located on the corner of that intersection.
Few tables only inside the restaurant. You won’t see much foreigners here!
Their menu has English and you can also see some of the dishes in front. The Pakistani owner doesn’t speak English very well. But it’s funny, we can still communicate with him and he will be happy to serve new customers.
I didn’t remember the name in Thai of this rice, but if you meet the owner, you just ask “biryani rice”. It was something like “Khao Mok Gai”. I had it today and seriously, it’s one of the BEST rice I had. And I normally don’t like rice… Chicken was fine, roasted chicken. “Khao Mok Gai” is muslim food according to Thais…
This is a picture of the front of the restaurant. It’s not a very good picture… but this place serves honest food with honest price. If you want some special Indian Curry, Dal, Pakistani food, he can make it but you must tell him IN ADVANCE.
They recently opened a new branch at the Food Court of Terminal 21, on fourth floor. The food court at Terminal 21 is actually amazing. They took all the best and famous places of Korat, put them together and often you can eat there even cheaper than the original restaurant.
[flickr_set id=”72157670782534058″]Visitor Tips
Located in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), this is one of the many dining options available to visitors and expats in the Isaan region of Thailand. When visiting restaurants in Korat, it is customary to order several dishes to share. Most restaurants in this area serve both Thai and international cuisine, and staff often speak some English.
Getting There
Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) is located approximately 250 km northeast of Bangkok. You can reach Korat by bus from Bangkok’s Mo Chit terminal (about 3.5 hours), by train from Hua Lamphong station, or by minivan from Chatuchak. Tuk-tuks and songthaews (shared trucks) are the most common local transport within the city.
About Isaan Cuisine
The Isaan region of northeastern Thailand has its own distinct culinary tradition, influenced by Lao and Khmer cultures. Signature dishes include som tam (spicy papaya salad), larb (spiced minced meat salad), sticky rice (khao niao), and grilled chicken (gai yang). Food in Isaan tends to be spicier and more sour than central Thai food, using ingredients like padaek (fermented fish sauce) and fresh herbs.
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