Pattaya

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The city meets this demand admirably with aand Au Bon Coin on soi 5 (the latter having the
plethora of venues dedicated to satisfying thebetter reputation of the two). At Klein Vlaanderen
needs of the hungry and thirsty. A large numberon the Pattaya 2nd road customers can enjoy
of establishments are aimed specifically atauthentic Belgian cuisine, as they can at Patrick's
tourists, while others continue to provide theBelgian situated at the Diana Arcade. Italian food is
same fare to the same Thai clientele that theybest enjoyed at either Duilio's on Central road or
always have.at Little Italy situated opposite the Royal Garden
For lunch, fast food lovers will find the City GrillPlaza.
restaurant on Walking street a good call, with itsFor a good curry of the Indian variety, Ali Baba
excellent selection of burgers, hot dogs and similaron Central road or Sher E Punjab on Beach road
fare, while Bob's BBQ & Grill makes someshould fit the bill, while Yamato on soi Yamato is a
pretty awesome Wagon Wheel burgers and tastysafe bet for Japanese cuisine. Daidomon at Big C
barbecued ribs. In addition, a branch of theand the Royal Garden Plaza also offer Japanese
famous chain Subway is located on Pattaya Klangfood although they have a chain-restaurant feel.
road and sells the usual impressive selection ofFinally, if it’s tacos and chili you are after
hearty sandwich creations.try out the Mexican cuisine at either the Tequila
For a lunch with a distinctly English flavour,Reef on soi 7 or the Blue Parrot on soi 2.
Pat’s restaurant on soi 3 is well -knownAfter dinner, the appeal of an ice cold beer or
for its fish and chips, pie and chips and Sundaywine cooler at one of Pattaya’s watering
roasts, while the Queen Victoria Inn on soi 6 hasholes may well encourage you to set off in
favourites like shepherd's pie, ploughman's lunchsearch of the best spot at which to enjoy a
and Cumberland sausage with mash.pleasant drink. Depending on the kind of character
Come sunset, hunger will be creeping up on youyou are after, you may want to take advantage
again and it’ll be time to find an eveningof the city’s abundant girly-bar selection, a
dining destination. The selection in this category isbooming scene which dominates the main drinking
a good deal wider than that of lunchtime venues,area known as Walking street.
with many establishments only opening their doorsIt is however possible to avoid the venues
for evening business including many Thai eateriesassociated with this scene. Kilkenny's Irish Pub, for
of the roadside variety.example, is a great little place to enjoy a drink
The stalls of Thai food vendors are ideal places atwith likeminded individuals, as is the Bamboo Bar
which to find cheap and authentic local cuisine. Ason Walking street. On Beach road, the Hard Rock
long as you don’t mind the absence ofCafé, Hopf Brew House and Rosie
competent English speakers and the grit andO'Grady's offer pleasant ambiences with no skin
grime of the roadside setting, these stalls aretrade associations. For a pub with a traditional
great places to enjoy an evening meal.English atmosphere and beverages to match, try
If you still want Thai food but in a more pleasantthe Queen Victoria Inn on soi 6 of the Pattaya
environment, then Somsak on soi 1 offer2nd road, while Shenanigans, located on the same
authentic cuisine at affordable prices, while Baanroad, is a cheery Irish style venue.
Thai on Central road presents a nouvelle cuisineTo be entirely sure of avoiding the riff-raff and
approach to Thai food (and its prices reflect this).not having to be accosted by flirtatious young
For dining alongside live performances, head forThai ladies, visitors are advised to seek out the
PIC Kitchen on soi 5 or Adam &bars at the city’s respectable hotels such
Eve’s at Sabai Jai Village, Sukumvit road.as the All Seasons on Pattaya 2nd road, Sheraton
International options in Pattaya are plentiful andin Pattaya Hill, Royal Orchid Resort in North
include French, Belgian, German, English, Italian,Pattaya and Marriot on Beach road. While these
Mexican, Japanese and Indian. While internationalvenues are unlikely to raise the roof, they do
establishments are invariably run by Thai staff,offer quiet and upmarket settings where drinks
the proprietors are generally foreign and on handmay be pricey but the atmosphere is anything
to oversee operations.but cheap.
Pattaya has a good selection of French eateries