The short answer
Tantra Patong: what visitors should know first
Go if your group is mixed and wants North Indian food within reach of the beach. It is not a vegetarian kitchen, so strict vegetarians should choose a pure-vegetarian place instead.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Tantra Patong facts at a glance
- Location
- 185/5-6 Thawewong Road, Patong
- Dining style
- Sit-down North Indian, tables or floor cushions
- Price signal
- Mid-range for the beach road
- Signature order
- Try: a shared North Indian curry with bread
- Good for
- Mixed vegetarian and non-vegetarian groups
Why it matters
Why Tantra Patong is worth your time
Not every Indian family is vegetarian, and groups often need one place where everyone can eat. Tantra fills that role on the main beach road, with a menu split clearly enough that a vegetarian grandparent and a chicken-eating teenager can share a table without negotiation.
We list it mainly for that practical reason, and we keep the tags narrow. It is Indian, and its menu has vegan choices. It is not pure vegetarian, and we make no claim about Jain food. Being precise about what a restaurant is and is not matters when families rely on these labels to decide where to eat.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Floor or table
Guests can choose traditional floor seating or standard tables.
- 02
Vegetarian and vegan section
The menu sets these dishes apart, which makes ordering easier for mixed groups.
- 03
Beach-road location
You can walk here from central Patong hotels, or come straight from the sand.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Decide on seating as you walk in. The cushions are fun for children and some adults, but older relatives will be more comfortable at a table, so ask when you book. Guides describe North Indian and Punjabi dishes such as curries and garlic naan.
Vegetarians in a mixed group can order from a separate section of the menu, and one vegan directory notes a dedicated vegan menu. That is helpful, but this kitchen also cooks meat, so anyone who needs a fully vegetarian kitchen should eat at Chotivala rather than here. If you do order vegan, confirm that the dish is cooked without ghee or cream, since those details can change between servers and shifts.
The restaurant suits an early dinner after a beach afternoon. Later in the evening, this stretch of road gets busier and noisier, and a short taxi ride back to the hotel is more relaxing than walking.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask for table seating for older relatives
- Tell staff if you are ordering vegan and confirm the ingredients
- Check hours before going, because sources differ
- Reserve in peak season
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 185/5-6 Thawewong Road, Patong
- Time needed
- About an hour
- Best time
- Dinner, after the heat has eased; check current timings
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Ask for chairs when you arrive: the restaurant also has floor cushions, which are difficult for many older diners. It is on the busy beach road, so get dropped off close by rather than crossing on foot in heavy traffic.
- Tickets and access
- Reservations are sensible at peak season. Listed hours run from about 11 am to 11 pm, but sources vary, so confirm. Halal certification is reported by one guide; ask if it matters to you.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Tantra Patong
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Ask for chairs when you arrive: the restaurant also has floor cushions, which are difficult for many older diners. It is on the busy beach road, so get dropped off close by rather than crossing on foot in heavy traffic.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Tantra Patong vegetarian?
No. It serves meat, with a separate vegetarian and vegan section on the menu. Strict vegetarians may prefer a fully vegetarian kitchen.
Is there vegan food?
Yes. HappyCow notes a vegetarian and vegan section and another directory notes a separate vegan menu. Confirm ingredients when you order.
Is the floor seating compulsory?
No. Chairs are available too, and they are the better choice for older diners.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
