OYO 1103 Pirates House Hotel

The atmosphere was nice, and the staff were very kind and tried to make the visit pleasant. Thai or Italian dishes might be a better bet here. We came hoping for a good Indian meal without going to Ao Nang, but were disappointed. The recommended chicken tawa and paneer malai tikka masala tasted almost identical and didn’t seem authentic. They came in foil instead of on sizzling plates, which was confusing. The naan wasn’t fresh, and the food overall seemed frozen and reheated. We tried to enjoy it but couldn’t.

Dinner here was really enjoyable. There was live music, and lots of international customers. Prices were very reasonable, I spent about 800 baht including a cocktail.

We came back twice while we were staying nearby and really enjoyed both visits. The place is very central, so it’s easy and fun to return to. The food was tasty, the atmosphere was great, and there’s live music almost every evening that adds a lot to the vibe. We had butter chicken, garlic cheese naan, salad, and schnitzel, plus lots and lots of mojitos. Definitely worth a visit.

The place itself was nice, with fun music and a good vibe. I wanted to like it, especially after seeing all the positive reviews, but I can’t call the food Indian. I ordered chicken tikka with rice and garlic naan. Both the rice and naan were cold from the start, and the naan’s texture didn’t feel like naan bread. I’d had Indian food in Thailand a week earlier, so I know it can be done well. The chicken tikka was basically tomato sauce, with very little flavor and nothing that seemed like tikka. I sent the cold naan back and got warm bread, but it was extra crunchy. The staff were nice throughout, though they seemed unsure what to do. I asked if the dish was really chicken tikka because I thought they might have mixed it up. The staff member said yes and offered to bring spices. That helped a little, but I was disappointed and couldn’t finish the meal, even though I was hungry. I can’t recommend it for Indian food, though the drinks and atmosphere are fine.