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Eating Out in Pattaya

You want to eat? You’re in the right place.

Pattaya has one of the best range of eating options in Thailand. From fiery curries to exotic fruits to fresh seafood, you are never more than a few metres away from a meal.

Food fans on a budget can pick at prawns from a deckchair while serious eaters can choose from many high-end restaurants serving Thai and international cuisine.

Here at pattaya24seven, we’ve been out filling ourselves to make sure you know the best places in town.

Eating advice

Thais like food. Thais also like to socialise, and these two things go together like a knife and fork (or fork and spoon).

When ordering Thai food, it’s best to pick a few dishes and stick them in the middle so everyone has a little of everything. Thais don’t generally pick one dish for themselves unless they’re eating alone. They don’t do starters either.

Once you’ve ordered, your dishes probably won’t all arrive simultaneously so just eat what arrives, and sooner or later everything will appear.

Thailand is legendary for its spicy dishes, and even if you’re used to your vindaloos back home, be wary. ‘Mai phet’ means ‘not spicy’ and is one of the most oft-used phrases around here.

Contrary to popular belief, beer isn’t the answer to a burning tongue; rice or cucumber works better. If you do brave the ‘som tam’ or ‘tom saep’ then you’ll certainly go up in the estimations of those around you.

When drinking, go for bottled water and ice with holes in.

Goy-tee-ow stalls are everwhere and serve delicious noodle soup. They don’t have menus, so simply prop yourself on a plastic stool and point at what you want. Goy-tee-ow moo is pork and noodles, while goy-tee-ow gai is noodles and chicken. A variety of herbs and chilis on your table mean you can choose how spicy things get.

Many restaurants add a service charge of 10 per cent, and some also stick on a 7 per cent tax as well.

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