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Valentines Day origins and where to have a romantic meal in Pattaya
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10 EXPAT GROCERIES
16 UNDER THE HOOD
18 PUB & BAR DINING
24 FAST FOOD & DELIVERY GUIDE
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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
033 005 211
fb..com/danmarkjomtien
Linda’s Restaurant
Thappraya Road
038 252 726
lindasrestaurant.com
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
Ruen Thai Restaurant
Pattaya 2nd Road
038 425 911
ruenthairestaurant.com
Thai Garden Resort
North Pattaya Road
038 370 614
fb.com/thaigardenresort
4 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 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
Marinated Mixed BBQ Skewers
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
RESTAURANT REVIEW
Hotel Danmark is a quaint hotel that has an excellent restaurant which serves quality Danish food along with a selection of Thai dishes to make a great dining experience. Located on Soi Whitehouse just off Jomtien Beach Road, Hotel Danmark is perhaps best known for its excellent buffet breakfast which is always very popular and represents great value for money. Indeed, this is one of the things that I opted for when I visited in the past and I can say that I left feeling full. With an extensive a la carte menu, many diners take their time during evening service which is extremely popular, not surprising as the quality of food is very good. The fact that it offers Danish food is also something that you don’t find everywhere so this is a very welcome change if you feel like trying something just that little bit different. They also have a very good selection of drinks which are again very reasonably priced and definitely compliment the food. The décor is simple and appealing which helps to create a relaxed ambience. It has a very open and airy feel that is very nice when you can feel a gentle breeze blowing on you whilst you eat. In many ways, the appearance is more Mediterranean than Scandinavian. There are plenty of places to sit but it gets busy every evening, a good sign that it’s popular with locals and tourists alike. The staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable without being overly intrusive. The food is served at the same time rather than one person having to wait a long time for their meal – something that can be a problem in Thailand. The staff do all they can to make the whole experience more enjoyable so you can’t offer any greater compliment than that. The only very minor problem is that there isn’t as much parking available as what may be needed. However, that would be looking for faults as all in all, this is a great place to eat and the atmosphere is excellent. Highly recommended. 8 Restaurant Review
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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)
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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. primefoodservice.net SIAM EXPAT FOODS Conveniently located on Siam Country Club Road for local expat community, they open from 10am to 8pm daily. They offer many imported dry goods, tea, snacks, chocolates plus a selection of local produce from fresh to frozen goods such as bacon, sausages, pies and so much more. facebook.com/siamexpatfood 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. 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. facebook.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
Valentines Day is an opportunity for loved ones to exchange gifts, flowers and, of course, go out for romantic meals. All this is due to one person, St. Valentine, but how much do you know about the saint and the tradition of Valentines Day? Here is a brief run down on what you may need to know dating right back to Roman times. WHO IS ST. VALENTINE? In actual fact, very little is known about the man himself other than he dates back to Roman times when the tradition of Valentine’s Day began. There are at least three saints recognised by the Catholic Church called Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom went on to become martyrs. One story, and the one that most attribute to the real beginnings of the celebrations relates to a priest who was executed by Emperor Claudius II. He believed that single men made better soldiers so, therefore, banned younger men from marrying. ORIGINS OF VALENTINE’S DAY The general consensus is that this was a Pagan festival that was celebrated in February to ‘celebrate’ Valentine’s death believed to have been on 14th February. The Christian church made it a feast and this is why so many people go out for a meal on Valentine’s Day as it is something of a tradition. The connection with romance originated in the UK and France, it was believed to be the start of the birds mating season and the day has remained the same since around 1400’s. TYPICAL GREETINGS In the 17th century, it was common for lovers to exchange small gifts as a show of their affection towards one another. They were accompanied by hand-written notes, by the start of the 20th century, these had started to be replaced by printed cards. These days, most people celebrate with flowers, chocolates and by going out for a romantic meal to celebrate their love for each other. 14 Cover Feature
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VALENTINE’S DAY IN PATTAYA Of course, Pattaya is often a place that is closely associated with couples so it is hardly surprising that it is celebrated in the city. The ladies often receive flowers along with, in many cases, gold along with going out for a meal. Many of the hotels are offering packages to encourage people to stay a little longer and see just what the city has to offer. Naturally, the hotels will be offering romantic meals but there are plenty of other places that you can eat. What better way to show your love for your other half than a romantic meal at one of the following rooftop dining venues. The new Sky 32 at Grande Centre Point, next to terminal 21 on North Pattaya Road, or along Pattaya Beach Road, the Sky Restaurant at Siam@Siam hotel or the Horizon at the Hilton on the 34th floor. The Ruffino Lounge at Centara Phratumnak offers a wonderful sunset view from their rooftop, and further south is DIB at D Varee on Jomtien Beach. Alternatively, you could choose to dine on the beach at popular venues like the Glasshouse, Cafe Del Mar or Bacco Beach, all very close to each other in Na Jomtien, or one of the five star hotels such as Centara Grand Mirage or the Pullman located on Wongamat Beach offering romantic set menus. A few other notable mentions would be Cabbages & Condoms, Caprice at Royal Cliff Hotel, or The Sky Gallery, all are located in Phratumnak. For fine dining, Cafe des Amis is off Thappraya Road, Mantra on Beach Road, in Wongamat you could choose Surf & Turf or the Breeze Beach Club. These are just a few potentially romantic venues if you are planning to impress a loved one but there are so many places to choose from that we simply could not list them all. There really are some superb options when it comes to enjoying a romantic meal in Pattaya and you definitely won’t be disappointed. There is something for everyone’s budget and everyone’s taste just make sure that you book early to avoid disappointment. visit our website | www.pattaya.guide
UNDER THE HOOD
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An inside interview into Pattaya’s Eating Out industry Nueng from Nueng’s Pies & Rick Bakery gives her answers to our questions on what it’s like to run a restaurant in a competitive place like Pattaya Q When did you start? A Rick Bakery started in 2004 in Soi Khao Noi, Nuengs Pies started in 2017 in Soi Arunotai, which has now moved to Soi Khao Noi. Q Tell us about yourself? A I’m hardworking and enjoy what I do, I get great satisfaction from customers enjoying my products and at the same time making a better life. Q Best day of the week? A Everyday is a good day, we love what we do Q Biggest spenders? A Hotel’s are the biggest spenders, followed by restaurants, supermarkets and bars all across Pattaya. Q Your favourite dish? A Pie and chips with a slice of fresh bread and butter. Q Most popular items? A White loaf and wholewheat bread from the bakery, steak and kidney pie, mince beef and onion pie, and sausage rolls from the pie shop. Q Biggest challenges? A Trying to please many different nationalities from around the world as they have slightly different tastes, an English pie is not the same as an Aussie pie. Q Best part of the day? A Mornings, the lovely smell of fresh bread and pies baking. Q Sum up your business in 3 words A Affordable quality classics. 16 Under the hood
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Rick Bakery was established in 2004 and has since been providing quality breads and pastries to many of Pattaya’s top restaurants and supermarkets Open Daily 8am to 6pm ~ Call 0928 317 460 Located Soi Khao Noi 13 ~ East Pattaya facebook.com/RickBakeryPattaya
Nueng’s Pies Wide selection of freshly made meat pies, pasties, scotch eggs, sausage rolls, and dessert pies. ~ Open 8am to 6pm Closed Sunday Soi Khao Noi 13, East Pattaya Call 093 024 2967 facebook.com/nuengspies
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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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
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
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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
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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