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Mexican food is proving popular in Pattaya, and the taco is often a first choice
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Thai 12 THAI COOKING GUIDE
16 SPOTLIGHT
20 PUB & BAR DINING
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
ThaiThai Kitchen can be found on Soi 15, Soi Buakhao and it’s fair to say that it’s not easy to find if you don’t know about it. From the outside, it looks very similar to many other traditional Thai restaurants around the city. It has the typical glass cabinet containing ingredients and the cooks working behind a counter. The food is served on plastic plates and you sit at rather basic tables. Nothing out of the ordinary just yet! Then the food arrives! Firstly, before we start on our food, the place is very clean and the food is surprisingly well presented. The menu has all the usual Thai dishes that you would expect and is very reasonably priced. They appear to be busy throughout the day with both Thais and foreigners with take away food also available. The queues and wait for food is always a positive! The food was excellent, I ordered a straight-forward fried belly pork and kale dish (Pad Kana Moo Khorb) and my girlfriend went for a prawn dish. My food was excellent with young kale being used as opposed to some option that has the texture of old boots! I asked for it medium spicy which was what they served. I tend to find when I make this request; it usually has no taste or is too spicy for it to be enjoyable. I am not a seafood lover but I must say that the prawns looked superb and were clearly very fresh. She really enjoyed the food and this is a good sign as she can be quite critical of Thai restaurants. The rice was fresh and perfectly cooked – I often find that in restaurants it can be wet when cooked on a large scale. The usual accompanying sauces on the table also look freshly prepared and had clearly not been sitting there for days. Even the sugar hadn’t succumbed to the humidity and looked more appealing than usual! Now that we know where this restaurant is, I am sure that we will go again when we are in town and looking for excellent Thai food at a good price. 4 Restaurant Review
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ThaiThai Kitchen The Best Thai & Western food at great prices
The food was best I have had in Pattaya. The place was spotless and staff so friendly Alan Johnston
Nice authentic Thai food Quick service, very cheap. All good Peter Pedro
Thai & Vegetarian Cuisine Homemade dishes from 70 baht Dine-in or takeaway • Free WiFi FREE DELIVERY 0631 859 756 Open Daily 11:30am to 10:30pm Corner of Soi 15 Soi Buakao
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. RECOMMENDED PLACES TO VISIT Aroi Restaurant
Belgian
East Pattaya
10am to 10pm
www.aroi.pattaya.guide
Hotel Danmark
Danish
Jomtien
8am to 10pm
www.hoteldanmark.pattaya.guide
Norwegian
Jomtien
7am to 1am
www.lindas.pattaya.guide
Casual Dining
East Pattaya
8am to 11pm
www.livv.pattaya.guide
Linda’s Restaurant Livv Momento Beach
French
South Pattaya
10am to 11pm
www.momento.pattaya.guide
Moonlight
Fine Dining
Jomtien
4pm to 11pm
www.moonlight.pattaya.guide
Ruen Thai
Thai
Central Pattaya
11am to 11pm
www.ruenthai.pattaya.guide
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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.
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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
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THAI COOKING GUIDE
Thai This month’s recipe is the popular Thai Chicken Tacos that’s easy to cook even for the culinary challenged. COOKING TIME Total Time: 10 Mins
Prep Time: 5 Mins
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
Cook Time: 5 Mins
2 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup bean sprouts
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 cup Thai peanut sauce, homemade or storebought
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4-6 small tortillas
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
METHOD In a large bowl or a Ziplock bag, toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with the rice vinegar and soy sauce until evenly coated. Let marinate for anywhere from 15 minutes to 4 hours. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon, and add to pan. Season immediately with salt and pepper. Saute for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Lay out tortillas on a work surface. Portion out the shredded cabbage, bean sprouts and cooked chicken into the center of each tortilla. Drizzle the chicken in each tortilla with Thai peanut sauce. Then top with cilantro and green onions. Serve immediately. 12 Thai Cooking Guide
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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
COVER FEATURE
When you think of Mexican food, you probably think of enchiladas, quesadillas, guacamole and, of course, Tacos. HISTORY OF THE TACO Although tacos are a mainstay of Mexican food these days that hasn’t always been the case. They appear to date back to around the mid-19th Century and Mexican silver mines. The original was called “taco de minero” which means miner’s tacos. The term taco relates to the paper that the miners would put around explosives in the mines. The original shells used were soft and paper-like – hence the name, nothing like the harder shells that we see today. The food was introduced to other areas of Mexico by the working classes connected to the mining industry that had enjoyed this hearty, easy to eat dish. The dish became more internationally recognised in the early 20th century when the food was sold by migrants in the US as street food. The tacos had hard shells as many of the basic ingredients were different from what was available in Mexico. It really became popular once Taco Bell took the dish around the US. The dish is now one of the most popular both in Mexico and around the world. COMMON INGREDIENTS The crisp-fried corn tortillas are the modern version that we all recognise today. They will include a filling that is usually meat-based such as beef, chicken and sometimes pork cooked with chilli. Seafood and can used on occasions although that is less common. Vegetables such as peppers, lettuce and onion will also be added along with the customary cheddar cheese. The toppings or sauces are usually sour cream, guacamole and spicy tomato salsa. Fresh coriander is used as a garnish and adds some flavour. PREPARATION Assuming that you have purchased the taco shells, the preparation process is very easy. Firstly, you can make your salsa sauce. For this, you need a can of plum 14 Cover Feature
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tomatoes. Drain off some of the sauce and set aside. Blitz garlic and chillies (ideal Jalapeno chillies) to taste in a food processor. Roughly chop one onion and coriander and add to the food processor along with the tomatoes. Add the juice of one or two limes and a pinch of salt. Blend until your desired consistency. Next, cook your meat in a skillet until brown – usually around 8-10 minutes. Drain off excess fat and put the salsa in a pan, bring to the boil and stir for 5 minutes. Place in a serving bowl and heat tacos as directed. Serve with vegetables, cheese and sauces. WHY IS MEXICAN SO POPULAR? Mexican food is wholesome and packed with flavours. It can be as spicy or as mild as you wish. As most of the ingredients are fresh and no sugar is added with a little salt so it is also fairly healthy. Tacos are easy to prepare and can be eaten as finger food or as a main meal. Other Mexican main meals are tasty and easy to prepare which adds to their appeal. ARE TACOS UNIVERSALLY THE SAME? Alas, Mexican does vary in taste due to the availability of the ingredients but retains much of the same taste as the more modern, hard-shelled tacos. Family recipes that are passed down through the generations will also be slightly different but you would still recognise the dish. The skill of the cook also plays a role but if the ingredients are the same, it won’t be far off! PLACES TO EAT IN PATTAYA There are a few Mexican restaurants in Pattaya where you will be able to pick up your favourite tacos. Perhaps the best known are Tequila Reef Cantina and Mike’s Tex Mex Restaurant. Taco Taco and Comfort by Harlan also serve excellent Mexican food that is cooked more in a US-style. Taco House in East Pattaya on Siam Country Club Road is very popular with local expats. There are other options throughout Pattaya so you are sure to have some near you. visit our website | www.pattaya.guide
SPOTLIGHT
With 100’s of places to dine in Pattaya, it can be a daunting task to pick the right place. We make that choice much easier by putting the bars and restaurants in the spotlight. When you live somewhere for an amount of time, you get to know your favourite places when it comes to food and drink. However, when you’re on holiday, you often check the internet on where to dine, however don’t you often find a lot of places come up short, they simply don’t live up to their reputation. With spotlight, we offer insight to places we have been to and why you should try them. With so many dining out option in Pattaya, it’s certainly a tough task, but for those of us who live here or for those of you on holiday, it really is true that we are spoilt for choice. So our selection for you to try is as follows… RECOMMENDED PLACES TO VISIT Jameson’s
Irish Pub
Central Pattaya
9am to 1am
www.jamesons.pattaya.guide
Sportsman
English Pub
Central Pattaya
7am to 2am
www.sportsman.pattaya.guide
iRovers
Sports Bar
Central Pattaya
Open 24 hours
www.irovers.pattaya.guide
Retox Outback
Sports Bar
East Pattaya
7am to 11pm
www.outback.pattaya.guide
Hemingways
English Pub
Jomtien
10am to 12am
www.hemingways.pattaya.guide
Surf & Turf
Casual Dining
Wongamat
9am to 11pm
www.surfandturf.pattaya.guide
Fine Dining
South Pattaya
6pm to 11pm
www.cafedesamis.pattaya.guide
Cafe Des Amis
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CAFE DES AMIS
SOUTH PATTAYA
In our opinion, the best fine dining experience to be had in Pattaya. From start to finish, the overall experience is perfection, ambience, service, and most importantly, the food. Steaks and beef wellington are outstanding, great choice of drinks. This is ideal for special occasions. Bookings are recommended. more info www.cafedesamis.pattaya.guide I-ROVERS
CENTRAL PATTAYA
One of the best 24 hours sports bars in central Pattaya, i-rovers is in the heart of LK Metro. No matter what time of day or night, you’ll always meet people at this popular air-con venue. Wide choice of meals and drinks, attentive and attractive service staff, this place ticks all the boxes. Ideal for guys of all ages on a budget more info www.irovers.pattaya.guide SURF & TURF
WONGAMAT
Located on the beach in Wongamat, this is an ideal spot for sundowners with a very relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. The menu selection has something for everyone, however the seafood selection is particularly good. There’s a wide range of drinks available and should be on everyone’s list to visit. more info www.surfandturf.pattaya.guide RETOX OUTBACK
EAST PATTAYA
Close to my home, this is a terrific sports bar and restaurant that has everything you would want from a local pub. Good selection of meals and daily specials, the food is always consistent and the dishes for your table are all served at the same time. The service staff are outstanding as it gets very busy in the evenings and weekends. more info www.retoxoutback.pattaya.guide
HEMINGWAYS
JOMTIEN
Jomtien’s only gastro-style pub offers a spacious air-con bar and restaurant. They have a varied menu with reasonable prices, plus daily specials, live sports, pool table, weekly quiz, live music, and much more. This is my type of place that I would visit daily if I lived in the Jomtien area, well worth a visit if you’re in the area. more info www.hemingways.pattaya.guide JAMESONS
CENTRAL PATTAYA
Jameson’s is one of the oldest Irish-theme pubs in Pattaya. It’s popular with expats and tourists, offers a wide range of draught beers, traditional food including an all-you-can-eat Sunday carvery. The friendly service staff are always on hand, and they have a wide range of live sports. If you’re in the area, we recommend you try it. more info www.jamesons.pattaya.guide AROI
EAST PATTAYA
A bit further out of town, Aroi has recently move to new premises but still offers the same terrific deals, such as the all-you-can-eat Sunday carvery at 299 baht. Peter the host is very friendly and is always on hand, so if you get a chance head over as you won’t be disappointed. They also have a huge selection of wine at the lowest prices more info www.aroi.pattaya.guide THE SPORTSMAN
CENTRAL PATTAYA
I used to be a sportsman daily regular ten years ago when I lived in town, nowadays I visit a couple of times a month. The Sportsman is the benchmark that other English pubs in Pattaya follow, it’s easy to see why. They run a tight ship with excellent food, drinks, staff and live sports. more info www.sportsman.pattaya.guide
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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. RECOMMENDED PLACES TO VISIT Jameson’s
Irish Pub
Central Pattaya
9am to 1am
www.jamesons.pattaya.guide
Sportsman
English Pub
Central Pattaya
7am to 2am
www.sportsman.pattaya.guide
iRovers
Sports Bar
Central Pattaya
Open 24 hours
www.irovers.pattaya.guide
Retox Gameon
Sports Bar
Central Pattaya
Open 24 hours
www.gameon.pattaya.guide
Loft Resort
English Pub
East Pattaya
8am to 12am
www.loftresort.pattaya.guide
Retox Outback
Sports Bar
East Pattaya
7am to 11pm
www.outback.pattaya.guide
Hemingways
English Pub
Jomtien
10am to 12am
www.hemingways.pattaya.guide
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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. If you’re feeling in a lazy mood, try one of the delivery services below. FAST FOOD PLACES TO ORDER FROM Door 2 Door Food Delivery
038 720 222
www.door2doorpattaya.com
Nick the Pizza
038 373 418
www.nickthepizza.com
MC Burger
0650 312 856
www.mcburgerthailand.com
New York Pizza House
0807 873 330
www.nypizzahouse.com
Domino’s Pizza
038 410 356
www.dominospizza.co.th
The Pizza Company
1112
www.pizza.co.th
Pizza Hut
1150
www.pizzahut.co.th
Burger King
1112
www.burgerking.co.th
McDonalds
1711
www.mcdelivery.mcthai.co.th
KFC
1150
www.kfc.co.th
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