Paneer Fried Rice
Creamy paneer, golden grains
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
Are the paneer pieces soft or crispy?
The paneer is lightly tossed in the wok so the edges get a slight sear while the inside remains extremely soft and fresh.
Is the paneer marinated before frying?
The paneer is kept relatively plain to absorb the flavors of the soy sauce, garlic, and vegetables during the wok tossing process.
How spicy is the Paneer Fried Rice?
It is naturally mild, seasoned predominantly with soy sauce and white pepper, making it very kid-friendly.
Can I order it spicy?
Yes, we can easily make a Schezwan Paneer Fried Rice if you request a higher spice level.
Are there other vegetables in the rice?
Yes, we include finely chopped carrots, beans, and spring onions alongside the paneer cubes.
About Paneer Fried Rice
Paneer Fried Rice is the vegetarian answer to chicken fried rice within the Indo-Chinese repertoire, the hybrid cuisine the Hakka Chinese community built in India by adapting Chinese wok cooking to local taste. It is neither authentically Chinese nor North Indian, just a popular part of that fusion, and it is one of the milder, more crowd-friendly options on the menu. At BHARAT in Huai Khwang the paneer is set fresh in our kitchen every day rather than vacuum-packed, which is why the cubes hold their shape and stay soft instead of turning rubbery in the wok. We toss them with cooled basmati rice, onion, capsicum, and spring onion in light soy, and lightly sear the paneer edges in the wok while keeping the inside fresh and tender. We also add finely chopped carrot, beans, and spring onion alongside the paneer. The paneer is left fairly plain on purpose, so it absorbs the soy, garlic, and vegetable flavours during the tossing rather than fighting them. The result is naturally mild, seasoned mostly with soy and white pepper, which makes it genuinely kid-friendly. The soy is house-made and the kitchen is halal-friendly with no pork. If you want more heat, the chef from Uttarakhand can turn it into a Schezwan Paneer Fried Rice on request. Compared with Mushroom Fried Rice, which leans earthy, this one is built around the soft, fresh paneer and the lift of capsicum and onion. It makes a satisfying vegetarian main on its own, filling enough to stand alone, and also sits well next to a gravy dish if you are putting together a fuller spread for the table.
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See also: the Fried Rice & Noodles menu · best paneer in Bangkok · Indian vegetarian food in Bangkok · paneer tikka from the tandoor.