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Sunday Carvery All You Can Eat 395 Baht
Traditional roast with all the trimmings Unlimited starters, mixed meats & sweets
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Salad is often a side or a garnish to a main dish, so we delve in to the history of this healthy food. 14 COVER FEATURE
Thai 12 THAI COOKING GUIDE
16 SPOTLIGHT
20 PUB & BAR DINING
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Portofino is a brand new Italian restaurant in Central Pattaya. To describe where it is, the best description would be that it is next to Jameson’s in the Nova Park Hotel. On the face of it, you would expect the restaurant to find some stiff competition from some of the other Italian restaurants in the not too distant vicinity but so far at least, it has coped admirably. The food is excellent and all freshly prepared and their claims that it represents the true taste of Italy are pretty accurate. The menu consists of dishes that you would generally expect to find in an Italian restaurant plus some additional western dishes. The speciality pizza “Krapow Gai” was very impressive as I could not imagine how a popular Thai dish would work with pizza but was tremendous. There is also a wide choice of Thai food with salads available. The place is neither too big nor too small which makes it appealing to the vast majority and is decorated to a very good standard. The staff are friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable which helps to create a great ambience and relaxed atmosphere. The kitchen is open so you can see the chefs in action as they prepare your food as well as being safe in the knowledge that the kitchen has to be exceptionally clean as it is on public display. The food was very well presented and of a high standard but what was most pleasing, was that it represented excellent value for money. The portions were just the right size, I shared several starters and pizzas, and had my own dessert, the whole combination felt perfect. The drinks menu is extensive too with plenty of draft beers along with a wide selection of imported beers – many of which you often struggle to find in Pattaya. The place would be great for private parties and overall it is a great venue and the fact that there is parking easily available adds to the ease of the experience. The place has gone from strength to strength in a very short period and it is not hard to appreciate why as it has all the components to make this a very successful restaurant. Vivi a lungo Portofino 4 Restaurant Review
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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. RECOMMENDED PLACES TO VISIT Aroi Restaurant
Belgian
East Pattaya
10am to 10pm
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Hotel Danmark
Danish
Jomtien
8am to 10pm
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Norwegian
Jomtien
7am to 1am
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Casual Dining
East Pattaya
8am to 11pm
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Linda’s Restaurant Livv Momento Beach
French
South Pattaya
10am to 11pm
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Moonlight
Fine Dining
Jomtien
4pm to 11pm
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Ruen Thai
Thai
Central Pattaya
11am to 11pm
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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
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THAI COOKING GUIDE
Thai This month’s recipe is the popular Fried Rice with Shrimp that’s easy to cook even for the culinary challenged. SERVING SUGGESTION Serving for one person
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
INGREDIENTS: 1.5 cups Thai jasmine rice
6 green onions (spring onions)
5-6 large prawns, cut in half length-wise
2 tbsp fresh chopped coriander
2 eggs
1 tbsp sugar
1 medium/small onion
3 tbsp light soy sauce
3 medium cucumbers
2 tbsp tomato ketchup or Thai ketchup
2 fresh limes
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 fresh Thai chilli pepper
METHOD Steam the jasmine rice in a rice cooker, using about 2 cups water. Slice onion into rings of approximately 1/4” thickness. Fry onion in oil until they start to turn golden brown. Add the prawns, ketchup, sugar and soy sauce, and stir together. Add the steamed rice and continue to stir-fry. Remove from pan. Fry eggs in 1 tbsp oil, turning and breaking regularly. When done, mix in the rice, and season to taste, we suggest sprinkling it with Thai pepper powder. Cut cucumbers into 1/4” slices, and slice the red chili lengthwise. Spoon the stir-fried rice onto plates, and garnish with coriander and chili. Serve cucumber slices, spring onions and lime wedges on the side of plate. 12 Thai Cooking Guide
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COVER FEATURE
Salad is a healthy food option that appeals to people from different cultures and can take many forms. It can be an appetiser, side dish or even a main meal. They often contain green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, kale or spinach along with a wide selection of meats, cheeses or beans. Almost any ingredient can be included to enhance the taste to your particular liking. Most salads are topped with some form of salad dressing which is most commonly a mixture of oil, vinegar and herbs. Alternatives use fermented milk such as kefir depending on the country of origin. There are so many choices available, it makes the salad very versatile.
History of Salad The name salad derives itself from the French term “salade” and has formed part of the English language since the 14th century although during this time, it was often spelt “sallet”. Salads were common with the Ancient Greeks and Romans and were often seasoned with brine and oil and it is thought that they were referred to in Latin as “salata” which means salty.
Types of Salad There are numerous types of salad available with different cultures having their own particular slant. Here are some of the most common ones that you will find in restaurants in and around Pattaya. GREEN SALAD The green salad is probably the best known and is often referred to as the “house salad” in restaurants around the world. Typically, it will include Romaine lettuce and (red) onion. More often than not, other ingredients will be added such as carrot, cabbage, kale and radishes. This is a simple salad with many twists and can be topped with a variety of different dressings. 14 Cover Feature
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CAESAR SALAD This is another salad that is very well known and again includes Romaine lettuce but also croutons. It is the sauce that sets this aside and is made from mayonnaise, garlic, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce amongst other things. The salad is topped with Parmesan cheese. One twist on this is the Chicken Caesar Salad that includes chicken breast or fillets topped in the same manner. GREEK SALAD Greek Salad can be found in restaurants around the world and again includes Romaine lettuce, red onion, olives and feta cheese with tomato and bell peppers frequently added for additional colour. This is typically topped with lemon juice, olive oil, oregano and black pepper. Again, like all the other salads, you can add your own twist. WALDORF SALAD This is usually served as an appetiser with the main ingredients being walnuts, apples, celery, grapes all mixed together with mayonnaise. Of course, other ingredients can be added and it could be a light main meal. TUNA SALAD A tuna salad is exactly as it says on the tin! It is most frequently a variation on the green salad only with a tin of tuna added. The tuna can be mixed mayonnaise and sweet corn if so desired and is a popular dish around the world. DESSERT SALADS There are, of course, some dessert salads although these tend to be a variation on the fruit salad which is essentially a salad made from fruit! These are frequently topped with syrup or cream to give added flavour.
Types of Dressing There are again numerous variations here but the most common are probably: FRENCH DRESSING This is a typical oil-vinegar dressing and is traditionally a combination of shallots, olive oil, red or white vinegar, Dijon mustard, along with salt and pepper. It has evolved with some people also adding tomato paste. ITALIAN DRESSING This is very similar to the French variation but also includes garlic, lemon juice, finely chopped red peppers instead of shallots, and parsley and oregano. Other dressings include Blue Cheese Dressing, Honey Mustard Dressing, Thousand Island Dressing and a Ginger Dressing. 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
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Sportsman
English Pub
Central Pattaya
7am to 2am
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iRovers
Sports Bar
Central Pattaya
Open 24 hours
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Retox Outback
Sports Bar
East Pattaya
7am to 11pm
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Hemingways
English Pub
Jomtien
10am to 12am
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Surf & Turf
Casual Dining
Wongamat
9am to 11pm
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Fine Dining
South Pattaya
6pm to 11pm
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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Sportsman
English Pub
Central Pattaya
7am to 2am
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iRovers
Sports Bar
Central Pattaya
Open 24 hours
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Retox Gameon
Sports Bar
Central Pattaya
Open 24 hours
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Loft Resort
English Pub
East Pattaya
8am to 12am
loftresort.pattaya.guide
Retox Outback
Sports Bar
East Pattaya
7am to 11pm
outback.pattaya.guide
Hemingways
English Pub
Jomtien
10am to 12am
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
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Nick the Pizza
038 373 418
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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
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Pizza Hut
1150
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1112
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1711
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1150
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