Pattaya Guide Eating Out - November 2018

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RESTAUR ANT FE ATURING

Chef Kato

Large Breakfast Selection Excellent Norwegian Salmon Australian & US Imported Steaks Norwegian, International & Authentic Thai Cuisine www.lindasrestaurant.com

Thappraya Road, Jomtien b󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂󰈂

Open Daily 7am till late | 038 252 726 www.facebook.com/lindasrestaurant

04 INTERNATIONAL DINING

08 RESTAURANT REVIEW

Pattaya has an amazing selection of fresh shell fish and sea fish at great value

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under

the hood

10 EXPAT GROCERIES

16 UNDER THE HOOD

18 PUB & BAR DINING

24 FAST FOOD & DELIVERY GUIDE visit our website | www.pattaya.guide

INTERNATIONAL DINING

As you would expect to find in a multicultural tourist city like Pattaya there are lots of choice when it comes to food.

Everything from an English Breakfast to Japanese Sushi, from the most basic of comfort foods to the finest culinary offerings of Foie Gras and lobster, Pattaya has a vast and wonderful selection of international cuisine to suit all budgets.

The Pattaya Eating Out Guide will wet your appetite with a vast array of quality offerings and many delicious choices for you every eating mood.

When the sun comes up and its time for breakfast fuel to start the day to dinner and beyond, use The Pattaya Eating Out Guide for dining suggestions, offers, specials, events and especially hidden treasures that will have your taste buds craving for more.

These are the restaurants we recommend you should try‌ Aroi Pub & Restaurant

Sukhumvit Soi 89

0870 433 227

fb.com/aroipubpattaya

Akvavit Bar & Grill

Jomtien Beach Road

038 233 672

akvavitjomtien.com

Amber Fine Food

Thepprasit Road Soi 8

094 9 527 869

fb.com/amberpattaya

Hotel Danmark

Soi Whitehouse Jomtien Beach Road

033 005 211

fb..com/danmarkjomtien

Maggs Restaurant

Thepprasit Road

0811 534 733

fb.com/maggsrestaurantpattaya

Momento Beach

Thepprasit Road Soi 8

0927 217 660

hotelmomentopattaya.com

Moonlight Fine Dining

Thappraya Road VT7

0852 777 745

moonlightpattaya.com

News Steak & Grill

Thappraya Road

038 267 174

newssteaks.com

Thai Garden Resort

North Pattaya Road

038 370 614

fb.com/thaigardenresort

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Danish, Scandinavian & Thai Cuisine Experienced & Popular Danish Chef Open daily from 7:30pm till 10pm CHECK ONL INE FOR OUR D A ILY SPECI A L S

hoteldanmarkjomtien.com | 033 005 211 Soi Whitehouse, Jomtien Beach Road

(Between Soi 7 & 8 - end of Soi Whitehouse on the right)

facebook.com/danmarkjomtien

The only Thai Dining Venue with Traditional Dance in Pattaya Showtime: 7:30pm to 11:00pm

The only unique place in pattaya that you can dine and see Thai traditional classic dance shows and music at it's best in a cool, breezy open-air atmosphere.

RuanThai Restaurant serves you with the best Thai & International cuisines.

Seafood, Thai & International Cusine Reservations 038 425 911 or 0624 256 461 Facebook: ruenthaipattaya | www.ruenthairestaurant.com Pattaya 2nd Road (Opp. Dicey Reilly’s) GPS 12.928743,100.8801082

Call 0901 627 303

Open Daily 8am to 11pm

Latest Specials & Events visit fb.com/SunnysRestaurantAndBar

Pattaya’s Largest Family-Friendly Mixed Venue featuring…

Terrace Bar • Aircon Bar with Free Pool Table • Aircon Steakhouse Live Sports on TV • Large Car Park at Rear • Wheelchair Access Aircon Kids Playroom with Video Monitor in Bar • Free WiFi Plus an 800m2 Outdoor Play Area with Paddling Pool, Sandpit, Trampoline, Swings, Adventure Playground and more!

Feeling Hungry? We have a great selection of food from…

Premium Steaks • European Favourites • Thai Food Indian, Chinese & Mediterranean Dishes • Weekly Specials Quench your thirst with a wide selection of drinks from…

Draught Beer & Cider • Bottled Beers & Ciders Spirits • Bottled Wine • Soft Drinks • Boncafé Fresh Coffee Sunny’s is your ideal all-in-one venue for kid’s parties & events.

We also offer licenced outside catering for all t�es of events.

Located between Soi 9 Khao Noi & Soi 24 Nernplubwarn GPS 12.9213714,100.9241588

RESTAURANT REVIEW

Established in 2001, Tequila Reef is an authentic long-standing ‘Tex-Mex’ Mexican American restaurant in the heart of Pattaya located on Soi 7 just 60 meters from Beach Road.

It’s centrally located near Pattaya Klang and includes parking not far from the restaurant which is normally difficult to find in that area of town.

The atmosphere at Tequila Reef is fitting and nostalgic with a family-friendly environment perfect for kids of all ages. Seating can be found both in an air-conditioned indoor area and outdoor seating providing comfortable arrangements to fit everyone. Free and fast wifi is available to all customers.

The history of the restaurant is extensive as its historical indoor décor portrays.

Mexican items including burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, and tostadas are only a small portion of the food found on the menu.

Also featured are American favourite comfort foods such as BBQ pork ribs & chicken, burgers, Cajun specialities, chili, hoagies, salads, soups, and steaks which blend in nicely with their signature Mexican cuisine items.

An adequate list of popular Thai food including fried rice, noodle dishes, soups and other Thai favourites give everyone something to choose from rounding out a very extensive menu with something for everyone.

Not to be forgotten is arguably the best Margaritas in Pattaya along with an extensive list of beers, exotic cocktails, 100% agave tequilas and special ‘grande’ sized glasses perfect to share with 2 to 4 people.

Tequila Reef is a great place for parties and is a branded unique concept for Pattaya with an ‘at home’ cozy feel worth checking out during any visit to Pattaya at very affordable prices For more information & reservations, please visit www.tequilareefpattaya.com and don’t forget to look them up on Facebook at fb.com/tequilareefpattaya 8 Restaurant Review

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Tequila Reef Cantina PATTAYA’S BEST MEXICAN SINCE 2001

JOIN US FOR OUR FABULOUS

TURKEY FEAST OF FRIENDS Thursday 22 to Friday 23 November from 2:00pm Only 595 Baht Per Person or 495 Baht for Children Under 12 Includes Dessert!

Reservations 038 414 035 www.tequilareefpattaya.com fb.com/tequilareefpattaya

EXPAT GROCERIES

Now more than ever, Pattaya has a fantastic range of expat groceries from chocolates to cheese and so much more.

When the Pattaya Guide started way back in 2004 the options when it came to buying expat groceries and the items that we are more familiar with, was somewhat limited.

We all used to be waiting for friends and family to be coming from ‘home’ armed with suitcases full of tinned salmon, Branston Pickle and the chocolates that we all know and love.

Thankfully, that has all changed massively in the last few years with lots of shops around the city stocking a wide variety of expat groceries. In fact, we are lucky that with the advent of the internet we no longer have to leave our homes to find these products, simple searches online usually provide the answers that you need and many offer delivery direct to your door.

There will be many people in and around the city who would crave English sausages and bacon only to have to make do with the local substitutes which fall some way short of the mark.

Luckily, bacon, sausage and even black pudding have once again formed part of the diet of many British expats thanks to the ease and convenience that these products can now be purchased.

It isn’t just the foods from the UK that now fill our stores, you only have to look around and see many products from across Europe, North America and Australia. In fact, every nationality is now well catered for when it comes to all foodstuff and groceries that they would expect to find in any supermarket back in their home.

The options are plentiful and you certainly won’t be left craving for tinned products, raw meats and those sweets that we fancy once in a while!

10 Expat Groceries

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PRIME FOODS | MEAT SUPPLIER We produce sausages, bacon, ham, gammon, steak, chops, burgers, pies plus much more all made to international standards. Wholesale rates and delivery service available for restaurants.

Our shop located on Soi Nernplubwarn is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 4:30pm. www.primefoodservice.net AKA TRADERS | IMPORTED SPECIALITIES Our main “in-house” product lines include a full range of sausages, bacon, smoked fish and bottled preserves. Our imported lines include an extensive selection of Italian specialties, seafood products and beef from Canada and the USA plus a wide range of international wines. www.akatraders.com NoQ | ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY Are you one of 1000’s of people fed up with traffic, parking, spending hours in the shops, screaming kids, long queues at checkout, loading and unloading, more traffic? NoQ online shopping delivered to your door is the solution to the shopping nightmare in Pattaya. www.noq.co.th LONDON PIE COMPANY Traditional British pie company baking a variety of home-made pies, sausage rolls, Cornish pasties, pork pies, bacon & cheese twists, pastries and desserts. Shop is located on Soi Chaiyapruek 2 between Sukhumvit Road and the railway road.

Open Monday to Saturday from 8am till 6pm. www.fb.com/londonpieHQ

MORE THAN JUST A SUPERMARKET FOODMART offers a wide selection of the best food and drink from around the world at seasonable prices.

FOODMART is located on Thappraya Road, north of Thepprasit Road, opposite Pan Pan Restaurant.

CALL 038 303 467 OR VISIT THE STORE

MON-FRI 9AM TO 8PM SAT-SUN 10AM TO 7PM

Located at the top of Soi Khaotalo between Castra Gym and The Birdcage

Call 0631 838 707 fb.com/siamburys

COVER FEATURE

Pattaya has an amazing selection of fresh shell fish and sea fish at great value, you can be assured to find it everywhere.

You can find seafood at Thai style open-air markets to the major supermarkets, from all types of restaurants across the city as well as being sold on the beach.

Overall, if you buy the food anywhere outside of the restaurants you will find that it is relatively cheap especially if you go to the seafood market which can be found at the northern end of Naklua Road. It’s hard to miss as the car park is always full and you will see many Thais buying up the local catch.

Head to the seafood market as it really captures your sense of smell, and look in wonder at some of the strange and unusual sea and shell fish that you probably did not know even existed. The Naklua seafood market appears small from the outside but is large on the inside very much like the Tardis. All of the food is caught fresh with many items still alive and kicking, ready for you to take home.

The shrimps come in all sizes, the crabs and lobsters are also freely available and in comparison to the west, very good value based on price per kilo.

There are other smaller markets that are dotted around the city where again you can purchase fresh seafood, although maybe not quite as fresh as at the Naklua market. Even if seafood doesn’t really float your boat – pun intended, then these markets are well worth taking in if only for the experience. If the smell and the sights of the markets are not to your liking, then we recommend trying the fish counters at any of the major supermarkets, from Big C to Foodland to Makro.

There is little doubting that Thais love their seafood. You’ll find that when friends or relatives visit, seafood will be on the menu whether it be cooked at home, in the yard or garden, or in a simple Thai restaurant or somewhere more fancy.

When Thais travel back to their home cities across the country, most head back with literally kilos of fresh seafood all tightly packed in ice boxes for family and friends back home. It has become something of a ritual and is often expected.

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The fresh seafood is again another of the fantastically attractive qualities of Pattaya and something that often gets overlooked, especially by foreigners living here and in other parts of the country. We should eat more seafood.

Some restaurants do border on charging exorbitant prices for what they have purchased that morning from the seafood market, however there are plenty of places where you can get a good shell fish meal at a fair price. A firm favourite with many diners in Thailand is the grilled seafood that is generally cooked to order. You get the opportunity to pick and choose what you like and it is taken from the tanks and cooked especially for you to your liking.

The fine dining establishments such as Linda’s on Thappraya Road in Jomtien always have an excellent seafood selection and they take great care to prepare a superb meal using the finest ingredients. The Norwegian style shrimp sandwich they offer simply tastes great and is available from their daily lunch menu.

There are other places too that offer shrimps, crabs and lobsters as part of their menu such as the popular tourist venue, King Seafood on Walking Street, which has an extensive seafood menu consisting of international and Thai dishes.

If you prefer visiting local Thai restaurants you can almost guarantee that you will find seafood freely available. The dishes on offer are usually Thai themed using local herbs and spices, most commonly in soups such as Tom Yum Goong (Shrimp) or in stir-fry dishes which often contain local shellfish, squid, octopus or a seafood mix of white fish, shrimp, squid, and crab. These dishes do tend to cater towards Thai taste buds so you might ask for something ‘not too spicy’.

Basically, if you love seafood, then Pattaya is the ideal location for you. From the Seafood Market at Naklua to the small Thai Restaurants, to the restaurants with a la carte menus, you can be confident that you will be served up with a culinary delight. It is maybe something that should be recognised more by people outside of Pattaya but perhaps this is one of the reasons why it is so appealing! visit our website | www.pattaya.guide

UNDER THE HOOD

under

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An inside interview into Pattaya’s Eating Out industry Phil Green from The Loft Resort, gives his answers to our questions on what it’s like to run a restaurant in a competitive place like Pattaya Q When did you start at The Loft Resort?

A Started June this year after having a few weeks much needed break.

Q Tell us about yourself?

A I’ve just turned half a century years old and went home to celebrate with

my 83 year old dad. I’m an avid Man City fan from Lancashire.

Q Best day of the week?

A Every day is good, because we should all enjoy the time we have here.

Q Biggest spenders?

A Everyone is a big spender in their own right, from families to single guys.

Q Your favourite dish?

A Surprisingly I like seafood dishes of any type, thanks to the girlfriend.

Q Most popular items?

A Resort big breakfast, cod & chips, mixed grill and the Thai food.

Q Biggest challenges?

A Encouraging people to come from the ‘brightside’ using our free minibus service to the Resort where you overlook the lake with an amazing view.

Q Best part of the day?

A First thing in the morning and last thing at night, when I sit down with a lovely cup of tea in my hand which is obviously Lancashire Tea! Q Sum up your restaurant in 3 words A Happy, Friendly & Accommodating.

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Sunday Roast Traditional

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Traditional British, European & Thai cuisines Family friendly with swimming pool & slide Aircon kids play area so parents can relax Traditional Sunday roasts with all the trimmings Imported draught & bottled beers & ciders Live sports & English premier league football Regular live music at weekends Open Daily 9am to Midnight ~ Call 038 051 659 Mabprachan Lake, Siam Country Club Road Google Map: goo.gl/JbQDGG Facebook: fb.com/TheLoftResortPattaya

PUB & BAR DINING

With thousands of expats and foreign tourists in Pattaya it is no surprise to find lots of pubs and bars.

Most pubs will have all the live sports you could hope for and unlike many parts of the world there is no limit to the amount of sport displayed at any one time so expect to find lots of TV’s when you enter. Food in these establishments is often very well priced, excellent quality and large portions. If you don’t fancy the local Thai food then the pubs and bars are for you.

It doesn’t matter what nationality you are, the pubs of Pattaya are welcoming places and everyone will be made to feel welcome regardless of it is their first visit or their hundredth. The pubs are great places to make new friends and meet new acquaintances.

These are the Pubs and Bars you should try: Jameson’s

Soi Sukrudee (Soi AR)

038 361 874

jamesons-pattaya.com

Sportsman Pub

Pattaya Beach Road Soi 13

038 710 609

sportsmanpub.com

iRovers

LK Metro

038 489 494

i-rovers.com

Robins Nest

Soi Diana

038 720 194

robinsnestpattaya.com

Retox Bar & Hotel

Soi Lengkee

0874 406 060

retoxpattaya.com

Retox Game On

Soi Honey

0874 406 060

retoxgameon.com

Queen’s Arms

Soi Buakhao

0874 406 060

fb.com/queensarmspattaya

Retox Outback

Siam Country Club Road

0926 174 951

outbackgolfbar.asia

Loft Pub

Lake Mabprachan

0932 12 9 969

fb.com/theloftpubpattaya

Loft Resort

Lake Mabprachan

038 051 659

fb.com/theloftresortpattaya

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New Menu • Free WiFi • Car Park • Smoking Terrace

Sunday Carvery All You Can Eat 395 Baht

Traditional roast with all the trimmings Unlimited starters, mixed meats & sweets

Ladies Night All Cocktails 95 Baht

Saturday & Sunday from 7pm till midnight

Happy Hour All Draft Beers 99 Baht

Daily 11am to 7pm and 11pm to 1am

Jameson’s • The Irish Pub Est. 2004 Soi Sukrudee (aka Soi AR) • Central Pattaya Call 038 361 874 • Open Daily 11am till late jamesons-pattaya.com • fb.com/jameson.pattaya

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Wines Pattaya deliver quality wines at fair prices to our customers right to their door steps. ( Choose / Order / Wait to ConďŹ rm / Receive / Enjoy ) Contact us for pricelist. Prices include all government taxes. www.facebook.com/WinesPattaya

PATTAYA’S LARGEST SPORTS BAR GR OUP

SOI LENGKEE • SOI HONEY • SIAM COUNTRY CLUB

Pattaya’s #1 Sports Pub Group

Live Sports on Big Screen TVs Draught Beers & Cider Unbeatable Daily Specials All You Can Eat Sunday Carvery English Newspapers & Free Wifi RETOXPATTAYA.COM • RETOXGAMEON.COM • RETOXDARKSIDE.COM

FAST FOOD & DELIVERY GUIDE

Pattaya is one of the worlds most active entertainment destinations and thousands travel every year to party.

Partying hard has it’s down sides though and there is nothing better than a food delivery service when you don’t feel like leaving your hotel room. If you are an expat, the idea of cooking might not appeal and quite frankly who would be surprised especially in the heat and when you are suffering from a hangover!

Lucky for you there are plenty of options with Door 2 Door Food Delivery leading the way, plus Nick The Pizza who offer free delivery as far as Lake Mabprachan and Na Jomtien, plus Retox To You is the new kid on the block.

If you’re feeling in a lazy mood, try one of the delivery services below.

Door 2 Door Food Delivery

038 720 222

door2doorpattaya.com

Nick the Pizza

038 373 418

nickthepizza.com

Retox To You

0983 499 927

retox2u.com

MC Burger

0650 312 856

mcburgerthailand.com

New York Pizza House

0807 873 330

nypizzahouse.com

Domino’s Pizza

038 410 356

dominospizza.co.th

The Pizza Company

1112

pizza.co.th

Pizza Hut

1150

pizzahut.co.th

Burger King

1112

burgerking.co.th

McDonalds

1711

mcdelivery.mcthai.co.th

KFC

1150

kfc.co.th

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