Pattaya, a seaside resort on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand, is a popular holiday destination. Initially it was known for its go-go and beer bars, but local authorities have now turned it into a family destination. Although the sex tourism industry is still going strong, the resort attracts local families and holidaymakers and catering to their needs are a large number of beachfront resorts, Pattaya villas and several budget options.
While beaches are a major draw, food in Pattaya has been able to carve out a place of its own and attracts a fair share of visitors who come here time and again to savour the heavenly delights. The resort offers an excellent range of eating options, both fine and casual. Its population is a colourful mix of nationalities and their influence finds rich reflection in the food on offer.
Low to mid-range eateries
Pattaya and the surrounding satellite towns boast a plethora of mid and low range eateries serving food to satisfy diverse pallets. Italian food is much in demand and you will be able to pick up a stone oven cooked pizza, antipasta and lasagne at reasonable prices. Then there are some restaurants and eateries run by Mexican expats where you sample authentic Tex-Mex food. Some Swedish expats also run Swedish restaurants.
Gourmet food
Pattaya is also a great place to savour French style gourmet food in luxurious eateries. The food is authentic and the added bonus is that it is priced much lower than what you would have to pay in Paris, London and New York. Some of the more well known restaurants include Casa Pascal's in the heart of Pattaya, Pascal Schnyder, which has the reputation for selling the best French meals in the city, and Bruno's, a restaurant in Jomtien which is famous for its cordon bleu specialities. There is also a walk-in wine cellar where you can pick a drink for your meals.
Oriental delights
No food odyssey in Pattaya can be complete without savouring Thai food. Local delights are abundantly available throughout the city. You can sample the freshest seafood and spicy dishes in roadside eateries, beachside stalls and in fine settings overlooking the oceanfront. Indian food is also very popular and there is a complete range of restaurants serving north and south Indian food, from tandoori delights to Madras curries to spicy vindaloos to assorted vegetarian delights.
Touching once again on Thai food, if you are staying in private Pattaya villas, chances are that the services of a Thai chef would be included in the package which means that you can have Thai and intercontinental dishes prepared to your exact specification.
While beaches are a major draw, food in Pattaya has been able to carve out a place of its own and attracts a fair share of visitors who come here time and again to savour the heavenly delights. The resort offers an excellent range of eating options, both fine and casual. Its population is a colourful mix of nationalities and their influence finds rich reflection in the food on offer.
Low to mid-range eateries
Pattaya and the surrounding satellite towns boast a plethora of mid and low range eateries serving food to satisfy diverse pallets. Italian food is much in demand and you will be able to pick up a stone oven cooked pizza, antipasta and lasagne at reasonable prices. Then there are some restaurants and eateries run by Mexican expats where you sample authentic Tex-Mex food. Some Swedish expats also run Swedish restaurants.
Gourmet food
Pattaya is also a great place to savour French style gourmet food in luxurious eateries. The food is authentic and the added bonus is that it is priced much lower than what you would have to pay in Paris, London and New York. Some of the more well known restaurants include Casa Pascal's in the heart of Pattaya, Pascal Schnyder, which has the reputation for selling the best French meals in the city, and Bruno's, a restaurant in Jomtien which is famous for its cordon bleu specialities. There is also a walk-in wine cellar where you can pick a drink for your meals.
Oriental delights
No food odyssey in Pattaya can be complete without savouring Thai food. Local delights are abundantly available throughout the city. You can sample the freshest seafood and spicy dishes in roadside eateries, beachside stalls and in fine settings overlooking the oceanfront. Indian food is also very popular and there is a complete range of restaurants serving north and south Indian food, from tandoori delights to Madras curries to spicy vindaloos to assorted vegetarian delights.
Touching once again on Thai food, if you are staying in private Pattaya villas, chances are that the services of a Thai chef would be included in the package which means that you can have Thai and intercontinental dishes prepared to your exact specification.
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