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The Summery New Flavours of Sheraton Pranburi Villas. The second dish we ordered was a simple but delicious dish of deep fried prawns wrapped in basil leaves and served with a sweet chili sauce. The basil was light and went well with the sweet and tender perfection that was the prawn. The dish screamed Thai food while not being as overwhelming in flavor; we all know how generous the Thais are with their spices. It was served in a frying wire basket with a banana leaf underneath that hinted that it really is the simple things that are the most wonderful. Hua Hin is rapidly becoming a favorite We next ordered the Duck with black truffle holiday destination for most travelers in sauce. The tender medium duck and the dark Thailand and it’s not hard to see why. With its truffle sauce were balanced out with bright beaches, fusion of tropical and vintage styles in architecture and design, friendly people, playful monkeys at Khao Takiab, vibrant night market scenes and the beautiful King’s summer palace, what’s not to like? The most striking feature of Hua Hin is its myriad array of food. From traditional spicy street food to luxury intercontinental dishes, you name it and Hua Hin has it.
The last dish we tried was the steamed sea bass with apple sauce and crispy vegetables. The golden sauce was made from apples and ginger and served with sautéed vegetables. Light, colorful and delicious, the sea bass was a pleasant way to end the dinner.
orange carrots and tiny yellow and purple flowers. The overall impression was that it was an earthy and warm dish that went well with the warm and intimate setting of the restaurant.
One such place that offers a unique and pleasant culinary experience would be Sheraton Pranburi Villas; most particularly the Sheraton Villa located some 7 kilometers south from the main town in Pranburi. My friend and I were greeted by a warm staff , warm lights and tropical palm trees. We ordered the Mango Moonlight and the Pranburi beach to start the dinner off. Refreshing, fruity and colorful, these are the perfect drinks for a relaxing day at the beach.
Overall, I felt like the dinner was themed after the vibrant summers of Hua Hin, with its numerous varieties of fresh fruits, colorful flowers, beaches and the fresh seafood. This is a menu definitely worth trying if you are looking a new culinary experience this summer in Hua Hin.
Eager and excited to taste Chef Chanawin Supsin’s food, we started off with a lobster appetizer which I could not describe to you as anything but summer on a plate. The lobster was tender taking center stage alongside crunchy and vibrant orange carrots, fresh green cucumbers and tiny purple and yellow flowers.
For more information call: 032-708-000
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Soi 100/1 Petckhasem Rd, Hua Hin, Thailand (”The Lapa ”)
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Book Your Thursday Evenings at The Tapas Lounge Buffet; Oceanside Beach Club. The barman creates refreshing cocktails using Gin as the base combined with lime, chili and ginger. A non-alcohol option is also available and tastes as just as good; especially to those who like their drinks sour and spicy. The set up is competed with a live band playing light pop music. Don’t forget to try the small éclairs which you can also find at Ob oon and take some home afterwards.
Oceanside is the idyllic seaside set up where elegance, comfort and serenity come together. A refreshing contemporary design, friendly service and an ideal setting; for what more could you ask? If you arrive there on time you can marvel at the beautiful red and orange colours of the sunset at the beach, enhancing the spectacular view of the fishing pier. Now we have one more reason to go on Thursdays. Tapas lounge is here again, with free flow wine and signature cocktails. The tapas lounge features an elaborate buffet with a selection of sea food and summer freshness inspired tapas.
Every Thursday at 18:00 – 20:00 at Oceanside Beach Club & Restaurant Price: 699 THB per person For more information: 032-531-470
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Surf & turf Grilled angus beef tenderloin and tiger prawn accompanied with grilled vegetable and roasted potatoes Ingredients Beef tenderloin
0.18 kg
Tiger prawn
0.10 kg
Salt
0.01 kg
Black pepper
0.01 kg
Lemon juice
0.03 kg
Red wine
0.01 kg
White wine
0.01 kg
Olive oil
0.03 kg
Sauce Red wine gravy
0.04 kg
White wine lemon butter
0.04 kg
Bearnaise sauce
0.04 kg
Garnish
Preparation - Marinate beef with salt, black pepper, mustard, red wine and salad oil. - Grill until medium. Remove to plate. - Marinate tiger prawn salt, black pepper, lime juice, white wine. Grill cooked. - Remove grilled tiger prawn to grill plate. - Serve with red wine gravy sauce, white wine lemon butter and bearnaise sauce. - Garnish with grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes and mixed green salad
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Roasted potatoes
0.08 kg
Green asparagus & turn vegetable
0.01 kg
Mixed green salad
0.02 kg
Roasted pumpkin
0.08 kg Vichien Phadungvieng Sous Chef At Rest Detail Hotel
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Herb-pistachio Crusted Sea Bass
Herb-pistachio crusted Sea bass filet, grilled onion, parmesan sauce and seasonal vegetables. A delicious and fresh dish, delightful during the hot season. Ingredients Local Sea Bass
150 gr
Italian basil
10 gr
Parsley
10 gr
Tarragon
10 gr
Baby carrot leaves
10 gr
Dill
10 gr
Butter
15 gr
Pistachio
10 gr
Green pea
30 gr
Onion
20 gr
Baby Carrot
40 gr
Broad bean
20 gr
Parmesan
40 gr
Whipping cream
120 gr
Potato
25 gr
Preparation Mix together Italian basil, tarragon, dill, parsley and baby carrot leaves. Add breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and butter, and mix again. Spread between 2 baking paper sheets and chill for 30 mn. Grate some parmesan and put it in a pan with whipping cream. Season with salt and pepper and reduce until thick and soft. Boil some peas until soft. Blend them with whipping cream and butter. Season to taste. Grate thinly some parmesan on a baking tray topped with baking paper. Bake for about 5 min at 180c. Without peeling the onion, cut it in half and sear 2 halves until almost burn. Boil baby carrots and broad beans, but still crunchy. Drain and sautee in olive oil and butter. Season to taste. Slice thinly potatoes and make layers with butter, salt and pepper in between each one. Mr.Romain Aletru Executive Chef of The Lemongrass Restaurant At Banyan Hua Hin
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TOP THINGS TO DO IN NIGHT MARKET
You may have heard about the Night Market in Hua Hin and even passed by it many times thinking ‘it’s probably nothing special’. You couldn’t be more wrong. From fish spas, to barbequed lobsters, outdoor bars and its vibrant atmosphere, the Night Market offers a one of a kind experience filled with food, fun and energy. Here are some things to do in the Night Market that will help you experience and fully enjoy all it has to offer.
Get a T-Art Made
Ko Seafood
A lot of people love taking selfies or having portraits made of themselves, but the only fun way to do it is to get your portrait done on a T-shirt. In the Chatsila Market, you will find an artist surrounded by people watching him as he spray paints cartoon portraits on white t-shirts in no more than 10 minutes. A color portrait costs THB 399 and a black and white portrait costs THB 299. It is an interesting memento worth making and keeping to remember Hua Hin fondly in the future.
The Hua Hin night market is most well known for its large variety of fresh seafood, so fresh that you get to pick your choice of seafood and have it prepared right there for you. The BBQ Lobster with Garlic Sauce or the BBQ Lobster with butter is the most popular even though the lobster is not from Hua Hin itself. It costs THB 1800 for a 1 kg lobster and 900 THB for a half kg at Ko’s Seafood. Expensive but worth it especially since you’ll be in the amusing company of a server named Mr. Phad Thai (thai for fried noodles).
Mango Sticky Rice at Chatsila
Rotee
Fish Spa
One cannot leave the night market without having tried the Mango Sticky Rice. At the Chatsila Night Market, a mango sticky rice stall is located right next to the live singer and guitarist. A small helping will cost you only THB 40 or if you have an exceptionally sweet tooth the medium costs THB 60 and the large one is THB 80. It is a perfect sweet end to a wonderful night out.
The night market has a handful of Rotee (crepe) stands, but the one you want to visit is the one in the upper night market where you will meet Nui, the theatrical rotee maker who will entertain you with his enthusiastic and hilarious rotee making skills. The Rotee with egg and banana with chocolate syrup is THB 40 and definitely the one you should try.
Have you ever had a fish spa? If you haven’t then this is your chance. In the Chatsila market, you will find a number of fish tanks with bright lights and tiny fishes that nibble on your feet. It is a ticklish experience and definitely worth a try. Plus, fish spa boasts many health benefits and it comes at THB 100 for 15 minutes and THB 150 for a whole 30 minutes.
Hua Hin chestnuts
Hua Hin Souvenirs
In the upper night market, you will find a narrow little stall with a man roasting chestnuts. Delicious, warm and cheap, you can buy half a kg for 140 THB and 1 kg for THB 280.
Located in the upper night market, the Hua Hin Reminder is a wacky looking souvenir stand with everything from plastic severed arms, masks of well known personalities like George Bush, Osama, Saddam and many more. They also have rubber snakes, wind chimes and Hua Hin fridge magnets that would make cheap and useful gifts or souvenirs to take back home. The fridge magnets cost only THB 20 each. If not to buy anything, this shop is worth visiting just for a laugh.
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By Kesang Yuden
Napat Massage
Mangosteen
What better way to relax than getting a nice foot massage after hours of walking the streets of Hua Hin? The Napat Massage outdoor parlour is located at the entrance of the Chatsila night market. There you will be greeted by women wearing bright orange t-shirts and warm welcoming smiles. They offer a relaxing foot massage for an affordable THB 99 for 30 minutes. You can even get a whole body massage for THB 170 for a full hour.
The Queen of Fruits, as dubbed by the Thais, the Mangosteen fruit is now in season. For anyone who hasn’t tried it yet, this would the best time. You will find mangosteens at the first fruit stall upon entering the night market called the Pranee Fruit Shop that sells a whole kilogram of mangosteen for THB 90. Of course you can find the fruit at every fruit stand costing around the price. You can also try other fresh fruits that are on sale as well.
Aliyu Tea Shop If you’re not much of a drinker, then you might want to try the Thai Tea at the Aliyu Tea Shop opposite the Retro Bar. Refreshing and not overwhelmingly sweet, the Thai Tea is perfect for a balmy night and sells for only
Crispy Mini Waffle This crunchy bite sized delight is a delicious snack filled with sweet cream and coconut shavings wrapped in a crispy mini crepe. It costs THB 10 for 10 pieces. You can find this stand at the entrance of the night market.
Ko Knockout Bar In the same restaurant, Ko SeaFood, you will also find a small bar, Ko Knockout Bar, where you can sit and absorb the energy of the night market while enjoying a beer or a cocktail. The best seller Sawasdee Hua Hin costs THB 120.
Decoration Lights
Pork Salad
In the upper night market area, you will find a shop adorned with bright fairy lights where they will sell you ball lights only for THB 250 and flower lights for THB 500. They are beautiful to look at and will make great decorations or presents to take back home.
In the Chatsila night market you will find a small food court where you can get delicious papaya salad with pork or beef salad. It is dish filled with flavor and it costs only THB 50.
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Oysters, Beer and Sexy Dancers at Banyan Resort!
Oysters on ice, entertaining music from a DJ and sexy bikini dance shows all night; this is what we were promised this is exactly what we got. Chang beer free flowed all night helping the guests to relax and dance under the rhythm of the DJ together with the sexy dancers. The Oysters were on ice and rock salt in a long boat and the staff didn’t let it empty for a minute. The guests had a selection of different sauces to make their own combinations and enjoyed the fresh oysters the way they like it. Caramelised onions with lime was my preference of the night.
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A buffet with warm dishes on the side also gave us a big smile. Oysters gratin with mushrooms and cheese was mouth watering and it was hard to stop. Chef Romain didn’t let the guests to go before he changed their palette to something sweet. Mango tart was one of these; it was fresh, light and delicious and let us go with a sweet and summery feeling. The Banyan Resort team showed us once again their professionalism and Khun Bruce kept entertaining us with his great humor. For upcoming events call: 032-53-8888
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The “MUST GO TO” Thai Seafood Buffet The Chay Had Sea Side Restaurant & Lounge - Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
I only managed to sample a fraction of the dishes available which included: salt and pepper squid, crab cakes, grilled lemongrass prawns with tamarind glaze, BBQ duck spring rolls, beef salad with sunflower sprouts, soft shelled crab (wow!!!), caramelized bananas with vanilla bean icecream, Thai tea crème brulee, spiced coconut brownies with white chocolate icecream and mango sticky rice with coconut icecream. I know I was a glutton but I just could not help myself.
I have lived in and around the Hua Hin area for over 10 years. During this time I have had the opportunity to sample a variety of excellent Thai and international cuisine at many top class restaurants. However, whenever my family and friends come over to visit I can count on less than one hand the “MUST GO TO” places that I would highly recommend for a truly exceptional dining experience. Having just dined with my wife at the Friday evening Thai seafood buffet at the open air tranquil beach front Chay Had Restaurant at the Hilton Hua Hin, I have added this to my exclusive list of “MUST GO TO” dining venues. This is a dining extravaganza not to be missed under any circumstances during a visit to Hua Hin. I would not describe the Thai seafood buffet at the Chay Had as good or excellent that just does not do it justice. I would describe the buffet as sublimely delicious in a setting full of ambience. The range of appetisers, main dishes and desserts is staggering and all of the finest quality. It is impossible in this short review to comprehensively cover the full spectrum of what you can expect but believe me, I fail to see how anyone will not come away from this dining experience without a feeling of supreme happiness and contentment.
The Thai seafood buffet which opens from 7 to 10pm every Friday evening costs only THB 799 net (no ++). It’s a good idea to make a reservation as when we were there it was nearly full by 7:30pm. I hope that you keep this review a closely guarded secret and only let your family and closest friends know about this absolute gem of a dining experience. It goes without saying that the staff at Chay Had were brilliant. Thai Seafood Buffet THB 799.-net Every Friday Night from 7.00 pm. – 10 pm. At Chay Had Restaurant Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa . For more information call: 032-538-999
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