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Pizza through the ages and a few places we recommend for a slice of history 16 COVER FEATURE
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20 PUB & BAR DINING
24 EXPAT GROCERIES
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
The Loft Resort is a hidden gem overlooking Lake Mabprachan in East Pattaya making it the perfect place to chill out and relax. This is a very popular venue with families with children of all ages being made to feel very welcome. The bouncy castle, swimming pool and dedicated air-con play room means there is plenty to keep the kids occupied while you relax. One excellent feature is that the resort offers a pick up and drop off service throughout Pattaya which means that you don’t have to worry about drink driving. This tends to allow people to spend longer with friends without the concerns regarding how they are going to get home. In terms of entertainment for the adults, Sunday night is live music night and this always attracts a good crowd of visitors all looking to soak up the atmosphere. Live sport is also shown with the EPL again drawing people in, especially those who live in the area and don’t fancy heading in to the city to catch games. Thanks to the layout and atmosphere of the Loft Resort, the venue has gained a superb reputation for holding private parties. The owner and staff will go to great lengths to ensure that everything runs smoothly and you get exactly what you want. Everyone is always friendly and welcoming and not surprisingly this encourages people to come back again and again. The menu is also very good with a wide selection of typical international food along with all the usual Thai favourites. The prices for both food and drink are very reasonable and one thing that is always appreciated is how cold the beer is. The Sunday lunch is something that everyone should try and is one of the best available in East Pattaya whilst the fish and chips goes down a treat. Accommodation is available which is another benefit. You may wish to stay there for the duration of your holiday or you may prefer to stay there after attending a party. Either way, you will find it a thoroughly relaxing place to stay. 038 051 659 | facebook.com/theloftresortpattaya 4 Restaurant Review
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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
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
Big Kahuna
Thappraya Road
0972 422 329
fb..com/bigkahunajomtien
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
Restaurant Oscars
Jomtien Beach Road
0900 437 806
fb.com/restaurantoscar.pattaya
Thai Garden Resort
North Pattaya Road
038 370 614
fb.com/thaigardenresort
8 International Dining
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Tequila Reef Cantina PATTAYA’S BEST MEXICAN SINCE 2001
TEQUILA REEF CANTINA RESTAURANT & BAR IS IDEALLY LOCATED 30m ALONG SOI 7 ON PATTAYA BEACH ROAD. Specialties include “Sizzling” Fajitas & “Pregnant” Burritos plus Mexican Specialties are only the tip of the iceberg at Tequila Reef as we offer your favorite American dishes in our extensive menu. Without question, our most famous item is our renowned Bar-B-Q-Pork Ribs, guaranteed to simply “fall off the bone”. Look no further for Savory Steaks, Fresh from the Water Seafood, Authentic New Orleans Louisiana “Cajun” Specialties, Massive Burgers, Scrumptious Sandwiches, Heavenly Hoagies and Tasty Thai Food.
Reservations 038 414 035 www.tequilareefpattaya.com fb.com/tequilareefpattaya
The Wooden Box offers outdoor on indoor dining with air conditioning and can seat 60 people. Free WiFi is available. Wooden Box Pattaya
Call 0971 265 432
Located on Thappraya Road in front of Pattaya Provincial Court Open Daily from 9:30am to 10:30pm
Call 0901 627 303
Open Daily 12pm to 12am
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 Issan-style Restaurant • 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 & Issan Food Indian, Chinese & Mediterranean Dishes • Weekly Specials Quench your thirst with a wide selection of drinks from… 5 Draught Beers • 2 Draught Ciders • 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
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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
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
CORNER OF JOMTIEN BEACH ROAD SOI 3 - OPEN 9:30 TO 12AM
11 BOUTIQUE ROOMS
International & Thai Cuisine Weekly Specials & Cocktail Bar Imported Argentinian Steaks Fresh Seafood Specialities Weekend Lunch Buffet 299 Baht Events & Outside Catering
FOR ALL PROMOTIONS VISIT AKVAVITJOMTIEN.COM FACEBOOK AKVAVIT GRILL & BAR | CALL 038 233 672 * EXCLUDES BUFFETS, SPECIALS, SET DINNERS, PROMOTIONS OR DRINKS OF THE WEEK
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COVER FEATURE
When we think of dishes that are available in almost every country around the world, pizza immediately springs to mind. The name comes from the Latin word ‘pinsa’ which simply means flatbread, the bread that we most commonly associate with traditional Italian pizzas. Pizzas date back to Bronze Age and indeed a pizza was found during an archaeological dig in the Veneto region although it appears to have really risen in popularity during the days of the Roman Empire. By the time we had reached the Middle Ages, pizzas were very similar to what we would recognised today. The flatbread was topped with olive oil and herbs. This dish was enjoyed by the peasants but avoided by the aristocracy at the time. Several years later Indian Water Buffalo were introduced to Italy and pizzas started to have mozzarella cheese topping like you would expect to be served today. The introduction of tomatoes into Italian cooking happened during the 18th century even though they were first known in the country during the 1500’s. By the turn of the 19th century, pizza had become popular with everyone, not just the peasants. Street vendors and local shops sold pizza that could be customised with your own favourite toppings. The first true pizzeria opened in Naples in 1830 and was known as ‘Antica Pizzeria Port Alba’ and is still going to this day. The pizza Margherita, the basis of almost every pizza was named after Queen Margherita of Italy who visited the Pizzeria Brandi again in Naples in 1889. The design was based on the Italian flag and made especially for the Queen. The red was the tomatoes, the white the mozzarella and the green was fresh basil. The traditional Neapolitan pizza was now popular throughout Italy. In the 20th century, an increasing number of different pizzas became available throughout Italy. However, somethings always remained the same, the pizza was round, made to order, and cooked in a traditional wood-fired pizza oven. The first recognised versions were Pizza Capricciosa and Pizza Veronese. 16 Cover Feature
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Pizza Quattro Formaggi and Quattro Stagioni were perhaps the first that were available throughout Italy. These days there are literally dozens of different types of pizza and these are almost the same wherever you eat them. You can buy the same pizza in New Zealand as you can in Italy or England. The dishes has become something of a global sensation with many children believing it has always been part of their country’s cuisine. It was during the 20th century when the American Pizza came to prominence. There were two versions, the Chicago style pizza which is thick with lots of cheese and New York pizza that was far thinner and more in keeping with the traditional Italian version. American Pizza certainly has a place in our minds and our stomachs but it is the traditional Italian pizza that stole our hearts. Here in Pattaya, pizza is one of the most popular European style dishes and is enjoyed by Thais and foreigners alike. Pizza Company is the leading fast food pizza restauarnt & delivery servicehere in Thailand, followed by international chains like Pizza Hut and Dominos in the city that offer pretty much the same experience as you would get anywhere in the world. Of the more international style venues, you can enjoy pizza in Central Pattaya at the Sportsman on Soi 13 who offer a pizza and pasta night every Friday for just 249 baht. In East Pattaya, Aroi Pub Resto on Sukhumvit Soi 89 offer a pizza and pasta buffet every Thursday night starting at just 245 baht. In Jomtien, Hemingway’s also has a range of tasty pizzas that can be washed down with a cold beer and is a very family orientated establishment. In addition to these options, you also have Nick the Pizza who have an excellent range of pizzas that can be delivered direct to your doorstep. When it comes to delivery options Door 2 Door offer home delivery from over 100 restaurants in Pattaya so you are sure to find something that you like without the effort of having to leave your home. These are just a few places to mention, there are many more restaurants in and around Pattaya that offer great pizza. visit our website | www.pattaya.guide
UNDER THE HOOD
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An inside interview into Pattaya’s Eating Out industry Emiel de Kegel aka Peter from Aroi Pub Resto 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 open Aroi? A I came in to the restaurant 2 years ago. Q Tell us about yourself? A I sold my stores in Europe, and came to retire in Thailand. After 3 months, I knew retirement is not for me so I started helping restaurants getting back on track. I came to Aroi and saw the potential so after one year I bought it! Q Best day of the week? A Saturday is beef night. I’m a carnivore which means everything else on the plate is a total distraction for me. Wouldn’t you agree? Absolutely (Ed.) Q Biggest spenders? A Corporate parties & events, which we are always happy to cater for. Q Your favourite dish? A Argentinian tenderloin, the meat is absolutely perfect. Delicious. Q Most popular items? A Sunday carvery is very popular as its all-you-can-eat for only 349 Baht. Q Biggest challenges? A A perfect service is the challenge, ie when service & kitchen are in sync. Q Best part of the day? A When I see smiles on the faces of our guests. Q Sum up your restaurant in 3 words A Atmosphere. Guests. Satisfaction. 18 Under the hood
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OPEN DAILY 12PM TILL LATE • FOOD SERVED TILL 10PM
Call 0824 595 733
fb.com/aroipattayapubresto Soi 89 Sukhumvit Road European & Thai Cuisine International Fine Wines Imported Aus & US Meat Spacious Aircon Restaurant Relaxing Atmosphere Outdoor Kids Area Family Friendly
Monday ~ Meatballs Tuesday ~ Roast Chicken Wednesday ~ Spare Ribs Thursday ~ Pizza & Pasta Large deal with soft drink ~ 245 Baht Extra Large with draft beer ~ 299 Baht All-you-can-eat Sunday carvery served from 12pm to 9pm
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: 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
O'Garas
Phratumnak Road
038 250 666
taracourthotel.com
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
20 Pub & Bar Dining
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BALTI TOWERS INDIAN CUISINE Possibly the finest Indian restaurant in Pattaya, Balti Towers offers English-style Indian food that is prepared by Chef Rawat who has over 20 years’ experience. Come to our restaurant or order a take away. Open daily from 4pm to 12am. 0985 541 600 | curryhousepattaya.com WOK THIS WAY CHINESE FOOD Do you ever crave English-style Chinese food? Wok This Way has just the answer, delivering your favourite dishes direct to your hotel or home any night of the week here in Pattaya. Open daily from 4pm to 11pm. 0983 499 927 | fb.com/wokthiswaypattaya LICENCED TO GRILL BBQ FOOD Licensed to Grill offers some of the finest BBQ dishes in Pattaya all at very reasonable prices. We have daily specials or you can custom-build your perfect burger and select your favourites side dishes. Open daily from 4pm to 11pm. 0983 499 927 | fb.com/retoxlicencedtogrill RETOX2U FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE We all fancy those familiar, traditional dishes but quite often we’re just too lazy to eat out! Retox2u has the answer bringing their superb dishes direct to you regardless of where you are in Pattaya. Open daily from 4pm to 12am. 0983 499 927 | retox2u.com
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
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! 24 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 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
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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
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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
Pattaya Meals
0952 859 551
pattayameals.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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