Tandoori Flames

Just off Beach Road on Soi Patong Resort, Tandoori Flames pulls you in with the perfume of charcoal, cardamom and grilled garlic. It’s the kind of place where the tandoor never cools and platters of chicken tikka and butter-glossed naan fly from the oven to the table in minutes. Portions are generous, spice is dialed in to your taste, and the staff keep things moving even when it’s heaving after sunset. Go classic and you’ll eat well: smoky tandoori chicken, dal makhani that’s slow-simmered and creamy, shahi paneer in a rich tomato gravy, and fluffy butter or garlic naan to swipe it all up. Vegetarians are looked after, and the mango lassi is a legit cool-down if you’ve over-ordered the chili. Prices are mid-range for Patong and fair for the quality. Location is ace for a beach day or late bite — it’s a quick stroll from Patong Beach, so you can wander in sandy and hungry. Open daily from 12pm to 1am, it’s handy for a lazy lunch, pre-bar curry, or a proper sit-down after a long night on Bangla Road. Ask for your spice level and they’ll hit the mark.