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WELCOME TO HARRY’S Harry’s Pattaya is located in the heart of Pattaya where it all happens. Our bar and Hotel is open 24 hours 365 days a year. THE RESTAURANT Open for breakfast at 7am and closes at 11pm. Pork Tenderloin Plank 195 baht - everyday.
HARRY’S BAR & RESTAURANT Soi Diana, Central Pattaya | Open 24 Hours Call 038 429 683 or Email harrys@harryspattaya.com fb.com/harryspattaya | www.harryspattaya.com
04 EXPAT GROCERIES
08 INTERNATIONAL DINING
Our top ten guide to Russian dishes available at the many restaurants around the city. 18 COVER FEATURE
22 RESTAURANT REVIEW
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24 PUB & BAR DINING
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30 UNDER THE HOOD
32 FAST FOOD & DELIVERY GUIDE visit our website | www.pattaya.guide
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! 4 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
OPEN DAILY 10AM TO 7PM
Located at the top of Soi Khaotalo between Castra Gym and The Birdcage
Call 0631 838 707 fb.com/siamburys
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
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Welcome to Soi Welcome and to Restaurant Oscar, the newest high quality restaurant in Jomtien. We are proud to serve you the best tastes and flavors for very affordable prices. Our educated Western Chef will make sure about that. At Oscars there’s something for every person and wallet.
Hours: Open Daily 9:00am-11:00pm Call 0900 437 806 • www.restaurantoscar-jomtien.com
Hawaiian dishes Great sandwiches
Juicy burgers
Tasty Thai Cuisine
Home-made pizza
hearty breakfast
Beers & Drinks fresh Cocktails Thappraya Road Jomtien
Facebook: Big Kahuna
open Daily 7am-9pm
Call 0972 422 329
Soi Diana, Central Pattaya Food served 2pm to 11pm info@ziphotelbar.com www.ziphotelbar.com
Closed on Monday
Photo is for illustration only
Open From 11:30am till late
Our Speciality: A selection of old-style recipes that are prepared with precision and slow cooked to perfection. ~ Australian High-Grade 7 Steaks Available ~ Our Drinks: An excellent selection of wine from around the world, premium spirits, Belgian beer, local beer, Asahi draught beer and Pascucci Italian coffee. ~ Wine Cellar: 30% off prices when takeaway ~ Reservations 0824 595 733 ~ 038 416 285 info@AmberPattaya.com ~ www.AmberPattaya.com fb.com/AmberPattaya ~Â GPS: 12.9098585,100.8801237 ~ Monthly Prize Draw ~ Loyalty Card Available ~
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
COVER FEATURE
Meatballs are almost everywhere, with many variations on how to make, cook and serve. We look at the history of the meatball and which restaurants offer them in Pattaya. There are lots of foods that we hear get mentioned every day but we don’t really know what they are. Meatballs, for instance, are just one particular example Okay, we know they are made from meat and that they are balls, but what else do they contain and where do they come from? Meatballs have close links to a number of places around the world with Scandinavia, Persia and the Middle East often getting a mention. It seems that most people link the humble meatballs’ origins with Persia, perhaps due to its similarity to ‘Kofta’ which roughly translates as ‘pounded meat’. Many of the ingredients are the same as is the preparation and their shape so there could well be some foundation to this. As we start to delve a little deeper into their past, it appears that they were nearly always made with leftover meat that was chopped with various herbs and spices added depending on the country and what was available. In fact, such is the vagueness of their origin, the Oxford English Dictionary simply defined them as ‘any combination of raw or cooked meat shaped into balls.’ Hardly anything too confusing or inspiring to be honest! It seems fair to assume that the meatball was something that evolved rather than being invented - much like many of the popular homemade dishes that we are more accustomed to back home. Avoiding wastage is the key element of the meatball regardless of which continent the dish was prepared or served. Going back to ancient times, the Roman’s frequently enjoyed making meatballs from game such as pheasant and rabbit, whilst in Asia and still to this day, pork meatballs are frequently seen on menus in Thailand, at food stalls and 18 Cover Feature
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in restaurants here and around the world. Meatballs grew in popularity in Scandinavia and the introduction of common kitchen appliances made their preparation all the easier which naturally added to their global appeal. These days there are thousands of different ways to enjoy meatballs. They are frequently served with on kebabs, pizza and within various pasta dishes. In fact, here in Pattaya, Retox serve a delicious meatball sub with melted cheese and fries that always proves to be incredibly popular. This just goes to demonstrate how this simple food has grown in popularity with different cultures and now multiple cooking and preparation techniques are used. For centuries, meatballs have formed part of the staple diet of people around the globe. They are quick and easy to prepare and as offcuts are often used, the meat is generally affordable. They are a versatile dish with often the Italian version proving a winner which is made from ground meat (usually beef), breadcrumbs and typical Italian herbs served in a tomato sauce. Swedish meatballs, which are available at Harry’s Bar and Restaurant, are another variation and once again available in various guises. One of the most popular versions is combining ground beef, parsley, nutmeg, allspice, onion, garlic and egg. This is then served in a creamy gravy which is a blend of double cream and Dijon mustard along with other ingredients. Norwegian meatballs are not too dissimilar to this although frequently served with a tomato sauce in a similar manner to the Italian version. Norwegian meatballs are available from the ever popular Linda’s Restaurant in Jomtien and not surprisingly often people’s dish of choice. Of course, it’s always a good idea to try your hand a creating your own versions but if you would prefer the experts to do it for you, why not try the selections that are available at Aroi Pub & Resto, Sunny’s Restaurant, The Sportsman or Robin’s Nest. The Pattaya food scene is superb as there are many great choices. visit our website | www.pattaya.guide
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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
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
RESTAURANT REVIEW
The Robin’s Nest on Soi Diana is one of the places that often goes unnoticed by many who aren’t regulars and this means that they are missing out on a real gem. Under the British management team, that has a wealth of experience in the restaurant and catering industry both in Britain and here in Pattaya, the venue has gone from strength to strength. They take a simple approach to the food that they offer, good quality, wholesome food that is served at a great price. As you walk into the restaurant, you will find a warm and friendly environment rather than anything too flash. You will quickly notice that there are plenty of friendly regulars who are more than happy to chat and make you feel welcome. The service is excellent and the team all speak good English and the food is served efficiently and without delay. In terms of the menu, you will find that it is quite extensive with a range of your favourite international dishes along with the usual Thai options. Most dishes can be tweaked to your liking so you don’t need to have any concerns about anything being too spicy or conversely, too bland. They also offer an all-youcan-eat Indian buffet every Tuesday from 5pm till late for only 299 baht. The inside air-conditioned area is where most of the food is served but if you would prefer to sit outside on the terrace that won’t be a problem. This is a great place to watch the world go by and look at the many interesting sights that will walk past as you enjoy your food. This is a very relaxed restaurant and WiFi is available throughout so you don’t have to have any concerns about catching up with the sport or Facebook whilst you are eating - no one will batter an eyelid. To top everything off, the drinks prices are very reasonable as well! 038 720 194 | robinsnestpattaya.com | facebook.com/robinsnestpattaya 22 Restaurant Review
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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. 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
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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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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
PATTAYA’S LARGEST SPORTS BAR GR OUP
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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
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
UNDER THE HOOD
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An inside interview into Pattaya’s Eating Out industry Kai Pairoj, chef from i-rovers gives their answers to our questions on what it’s like to run a restaurant in a competitive place like Pattaya Q When did you start work at i-rovers? A I came to i-rovers last year, in fact I’ll be celebrating one year in August. Q Tell us about yourself? A I’m originally from Ayutthaya and came down ‘south’ about five years ago. I originally started out in Hua Hin, but gained all my necessary hands-on training here, in the kitchen of the Dusit Thani hotel. Q Best day of the week? A It has to be Fridays. That’s the day that sport really kicks off for the weekend, and we sell a lot of fish & chips, as well as burgers, they’re always popular. Q Biggest spenders? A Probably the British and the Aussies, closely followed by the Americans. Q Your favourite dish? A ‘Twet Tiao’, a 40 baht noodle dish. From the menu, it’s chicken parmigiana. Q Most popular items? A Chicken Parmigiana outsells everything from one side, and then Thai dishes: pad Thai, massaman and chicken with cashew nuts, are all very popular. Q Biggest challenges? A I would love air-con in the kitchen as it’s so hot cooking so many meals! Q Best part of the day? A Cooking plenty of meals for hungry customers, that makes it all worthwhile and seeing my boss happy as food is constantly coming out of the kitchen! Q Sum up your restaurant in 3 words A Sports, service & quality 30 Under the hood
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HOME OF PATTAYA'S FRIENDLIEST STAFF pattaYa’s prEMIEr sports bar
20 Large Widescreen Television Displays Loads of Live Sports Shown Daily 24 Hour Bar with Wide Selection of Drinks Extensive International & Thai Food Menu Food Served Daily from 8am to 2am Rooms Available at Competitive Rates I-rovers LK Metro Central Pattaya www.i-rovers.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
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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