Lotus

Lotus,  Located on Phang-nga road just down from Roxy and The On-On hotel this foreigner friendly eatery seems to be restoring some of it's former glory.
 Previously a teeming open air Thai restaurant. About 2 years ago the owner got some ideas about gentrification, air-conned it and turned the place into a mid-level steakhouse decorated in a quaint bistro style. With a Menu that seems to have come straight from Sizzler but perhaps with better ingredients.
 Recently however things have been looking up, the Thai food is returning to the menu ( even if the customers aren't) and their truly splendid 'massaman gai' chicken curry complete with whole onion and potato is back and still the best in town.
The lack of atmosphere caused by frequently being the only table in there is a little disconcerting but the chicken steak (120baht), whole ribs (190baht) and aforementioned chicken curry (125 baht) make it always a pleasant visit. I never understood why the crowds left this place but until they return I will continue to enjoy it ..... in an awkward silence.