Plain Naan
Soft, warm, and comforting
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 this naan dairy-free?
Naan dough often contains yogurt or milk, so it may not be dairy-free.
How is the naan baked?
It is slapped against the extremely hot inner walls of a clay tandoor oven to bake rapidly.
Does plain naan have any stuffing?
No, it is a traditional plain flatbread without any additional fillings.
What dishes pair well with Plain Naan?
It is ideal for creamy curries like Butter Chicken or Dal Makhani.
Is it suitable for vegans?
Our standard naan dough uses yogurt and milk, so it is not vegan. For a vegan bread option, order Tandoori Roti or Plain Paratha(without ghee)— both come off the same charcoal tandoor and pair just as well with our curries.
About Plain Naan
Naan is a leavened tandoor bread, and where roti uses whole wheat, naan is made from maida — refined white flour. Our dough is softened and lifted with yogurt and a little baking powder, which is why the finished bread is fluffier and more pillowy than any roti, and also why it is not dairy-free. It is rolled out, then slapped by hand onto the inside wall of our real charcoal tandoor at around 480°C, where it grips the clay and bakes in roughly ninety seconds, puffing as it cooks. The signs of the oven are clear: random brown spots across the top from the hot clay and a light char along the bottom edge where the dough held to the wall. Nothing is brushed on the plain naan and there is no filling — it is the simplest, most versatile bread we make. It is halal-friendly with no pork. Soft and a little chewy, it is the standard match for any of our gravies and is especially good with creamy dishes like butter chicken or dal makhani.
Vegetarians and meat-eaters share most tables here; the menu has plenty for both. Visit BHARAT →
See also: the Breads menu · how our tandoor breads are made · tandoori dishes to pair with bread · North Indian food in Bangkok.