Masala Papad (2 pcs)
Crunchy, tangy, always welcome
Get directions ↗ · 2 min walk from Grand Mercure
Last orders 30 minutes before closing
Dine-in · takeaway · delivery via GrabFood and LINE MAN
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the papad fried or roasted?
You can usually request it either deep-fried for extra richness or dry-roasted for a lighter option.
How many pieces come in one order?
This specific portion includes two fully topped Masala Papads.
Will the papad get soggy?
Yes, due to the moisture from the fresh vegetable topping, it is best eaten immediately upon serving.
What kind of lentil is used for the papad?
Typically, they are made from urad dal(black gram) flour spiced with black pepper.
Is this appetizer vegan?
Yes, it is completely plant-based and dairy-free.
About Masala Papad (2 pcs)
Masala papad is the snack that turns a humble lentil wafer into a proper starter — the crisp, tangy, colourful plate that lands on Indian tables the moment people sit down with a drink. It takes the plain roasted papad and crowns it with a fresh, zingy salad topping, giving you the satisfying snap of the wafer together with the crunch and acidity of raw vegetables and chaat masala. It is one of the most popular things to order over a beer or a lassi while you decide on the rest of the meal.
We start with two papads — thin wafers made from urad (black gram) lentil flour — roasted briefly over an open flame until they puff and blister, with no oil. They are then topped at the last moment with finely chopped onion, tomato, cucumber and green chilli, a scatter of fresh coriander, a generous sprinkle of tangy chaat masala and a squeeze of lime. The contrast is the whole appeal: hot, crisp, smoky papad under a cool, sharp, salty-sour topping.
Because the topping is fresh and wet, masala papad is meant to be eaten straight away — leave it more than a few minutes and the papad begins to soften under the vegetables, losing the crunch that makes it work. Break off a loaded piece and eat it in one go. It pairs naturally with drinks from the bar and with our other starters, and it is fully vegetarian and vegan. Where our roasted papad is plain and the fry papad is rich, masala papad is the loaded, snacky version — the one that disappears fastest from the table.
Vegetarians and meat-eaters share most tables here; the menu has plenty for both. Visit BHARAT →
See also: the Snacks & Chaat menu · Indian vegetarian food in Bangkok · our fresh paneer dishes · halal-friendly kitchen.