South Asian Food Guide
Butter Chicken in Patong brings tender chicken and a creamy tomato-based sauce to your table. Enjoy this Indian curry at Royal Kitchen, a short stop from Patong Beach.
What is Butter Chicken?
Butter chicken, also called murgh makhani, is known for a tomato-based gravy enriched with butter and cream. Its appeal comes from the contrast between the savoury chicken and a rounded, gently tangy sauce. Recipes vary in their seasoning and richness.
It is different from a dry grilled chicken dish: the sauce is an important part of the meal. Bread is useful for scooping it up, while plain rice leaves room for the curry’s flavour.
What does it taste like?
A smooth, buttery sauce with tomato tang and fragrant spices, balanced by tender pieces of chicken.
The menu name gives a useful introduction, but the kitchen can explain the current seasoning and preparation. Tell the team if you prefer less chilli or have ingredients you need to avoid.
Why the sauce matters
A good butter chicken meal gives you a way to enjoy the gravy as well as the chicken. Naan and roti let you scoop a little sauce with each mouthful. Rice takes the meal in another direction, soaking up the tomato and spice flavours without adding another rich sauce. Choose the accompaniment you enjoy rather than ordering several breads automatically.
Choosing between chicken dishes
If you want a saucy main, butter chicken is a different experience from tandoori chicken. A grilled starter brings roasted edges and a drier finish; the curry brings a smooth gravy. For a shared table, combine different cooking styles instead of choosing several very similar creamy mains.
Enjoying Butter Chicken in Patong
Tear warm naan into pieces and scoop up the sauce. Add plain basmati rice and a fresh salad for a balanced table. Serve alongside lentils or a vegetable dish when sharing.
Find Royal Kitchen at 142/1 Thaweewong Road, Patong, Phuket, near Patong Beach. Our printed menu lists Butter Chicken as item 41. The Butter Chicken product page has the current displayed price; contact the team for availability and portion guidance.
Planning a shared curry meal
If your table is sharing Butter Chicken, choose accompaniments around the dishes you have already ordered. Butter Naan is a straightforward bread option, while Garlic Naan adds another savoury flavour. Order each separately and ask the staff about quantities for your group.
For variety, consider a lentil dish rather than a second chicken curry. Keep any dietary requirements clear when ordering for several people: one guest may need different ingredients or a separate dish. The team can help you plan the table before the kitchen begins preparing your order.
Butter Chicken FAQs
Is Butter Chicken very spicy?
Butter chicken is often gently spiced, but chilli levels vary. Ask our team about the current preparation and your preferred heat.
Does Butter Chicken contain dairy?
Butter and cream are characteristic ingredients. Tell the team about allergies before ordering and ask about the full recipe.
What should I eat with Butter Chicken?
Naan, roti or basmati rice all work well with its creamy sauce.
Where can I find it in Patong?
Royal Kitchen serves Butter Chicken at 142/1 Thaweewong Road, near Patong Beach.
For background on the dish’s general preparation, see Swasthi Shreekanth’s Butter Chicken recipe. Restaurant recipes can differ.
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