sfcastro Posted May 2 Posted May 2 I will be in Jomtien this coming week and would appreciate any restaurant recommendations. I understand there will be differing views, but looking more for quality vs inexpensive (both combined is fine). Apologies for the repeat post, but the original post with the responses was lost when the site was restored from an earlier backup. Appreciate those who responded adding their comments again as I was going to use the site as my reference and did not copy the recommendations before the site went down. Quote
Londoner Posted May 2 Posted May 2 My recommendations were Sandbar (with reservations concerning the menu) and Pon's in Terminus 21, without reservations. sfcastro 1 Quote
hank75 Posted May 2 Posted May 2 Pupen seafood was touristy but enjoyable. Lots of locals eating there so it must hit the mark for them. Plenty of seating when we arrived early at 5.30 and nice beach sunset view. Overall good value, usual wisdom when ordering seafood applies. Worth mentioning that staff have no interest in upselling you as their job is to serve you as efficiently as possible so they can turn over, though they may point out specials. Compared to the scammers on Beach Road. Lung Sawai just a minutes walk away is also recommended online though I’ve never been. stay away from the other “recomended” seafood spot Moom Aroi, might be good for locals but as a foreigner I found it poor If you’re the bougie sort, Cave Beach Club and Glasshouse were nice. tm_nyc and sfcastro 2 Quote
Popular Post BjornAgain Posted May 2 Popular Post Posted May 2 Er' we go again. 2 3 4. You can't go wrong with The Wine Cellar, which is part of The Poseidon Hotel. On your right as you enter JC from the Trappraya Road entrance. 22/23 May is Chef Bart's next 16 dishes menu, like a Chef's tasting menu. Price normally 1200THB, eat as much as you can. Next theme is 'World of Food'. Link to menu:- https://poseidonpattaya.com/16-dishes-22-23-may-2026/ For Mexican, then Buenos Mexican in JC, just down from The Wine Cellar, else a short Bolt or BahtBus away (heading towards Pats), is Mike's Mexican. For French then Yupins in JC, across from CockA2, or Natan's which is on Trappraya Road, across from Take Care Bar which is a live rock music venue, or up from Lone Star Saloon Bar if you like your live music Texas and Country. For a really good French restaurant, then recommend La Bordeaux, which is in Pattaya, behind TukCom. Link to last week's Table d'hôte menu :- https://maps.app.goo.gl/5qCSLsJvCrFa5N5T8 In terms of posh Thai, then May's on Trepprasit Road. Else for cracking value Isan, then Zaab High, to your left as you look out from the front door of TukCom. Be warned, if you ask for it hot, it will be!! For Italian, then with a family feel, Salotto on Trappraya Road, just up from Tinnies Pies, which is ripper Aussi Tucker. Bewarned. Salotto's pizza's are big! Else Tattoria Delina which is at the back of the Jomtien Bus / Coach depot. For traditional English pub grub, then Hemmingways on Trappraya Road, on your right as you exit JC. Sports bar fee, so plenty of TV's. If it's late night alcohol soakage you're after, then none finer then 2 or 3 7/11 hot ham and cheese toasties! On the other hand, for all you can eat Surf&Turf, then The Hilton over in Pats, do a good quality Smash-And-Grab buffet, they also do an unlimited wine option at 1300THB. Depending on if you have a Hilton loyalty status or not, you can get upto 25% discount off the bill. Enjoy. tm_nyc, sfcastro, BL8gPt and 2 others 5 Quote
Popular Post vinapu Posted May 2 Popular Post Posted May 2 breakfast at O'Delices, corner French place, for rest of day Sophia's kitchen few steps away or whatever takes your fancy. Remember there's no such thing like good or bad food as tastes vary immensely BjornAgain, sfcastro, Vessey and 2 others 5 Quote
hank75 Posted May 2 Posted May 2 5 hours ago, BjornAgain said: For a really good French restaurant, then recommend La Bordeaux, which is in Pattaya, behind TukCom. Link to last week's Table d'hôte menu Looks good thanks, have bookmarked. I also like steak street Pattaya Sai Song which is my usual for fancy night out in that general area sfcastro 1 Quote
Londoner Posted May 6 Posted May 6 One of the joys of Pattaya/Jomtien is the number of fine restaurants, serving a host of cuisines- some unexpected- and at remarkable prices. At least for a Londoner. Quote
BjornAgain Posted May 7 Posted May 7 12 hours ago, Londoner said: One of the joys of Pattaya/Jomtien is the number of fine restaurants, serving a host of cuisines- some unexpected- and at remarkable prices. At least for a Londoner. Yer right, unfortunately no Pie&Mash shops serving 'Liquor', but the rest of the international fare can be readily found. Quote
kram987 Posted May 7 Posted May 7 On 5/2/2026 at 7:44 AM, vinapu said: breakfast at O'Delices, corner French place, for rest of day Sophia's kitchen few steps away or whatever takes your fancy. Remember there's no such thing like good or bad food as tastes vary immensely Oh there is such a thing as bad food. Take it from someone who wound up at the doctors…. kokopelli3 and vinapu 1 1 Quote
kokopelli3 Posted May 7 Posted May 7 In Jomtien there is Marcos, an Italian style restaurant on Thappraya Road Pattaya close to entrance to Jomtien Complex. Very popular! BjornAgain and sfcastro 2 Quote
vinapu Posted May 7 Posted May 7 10 hours ago, kram987 said: Take it from someone who wound up at the doctors…. glad it was not me . When I travel I try not to be adventurous when comes to what I eat Quote
BjornAgain Posted May 8 Posted May 8 Just now, Olddaddy said: What's Yupins like ? Nice. Ensure you get an inside table, so AirCon'd. The outside tables will give you the lively ambience of the complex. Peter (Brit) the owner is a local wine importer, got the impression he services Poseidon/The Wine Cellar amongst his clients. Noticed a lot of similarities. On the 2 times I've visited, food has been good. Mediterranean in style with a selection of Thai dishes. Got the impression, that despite closing early, normally fall into the category of "farang sit, farang drink" at CockA2, so notice it closes between 21:00 and 22:00 whilst sipping my gin and FeverTree, his wine business is his main passion. Been away the last month, so unsure of status of the new resturant Schatze's, which is likely to have similar fare. Out for a wander later, so will check on Schatze's status. vinapu 1 Quote
BjornAgain Posted May 8 Posted May 8 15 hours ago, vinapu said: glad it was not me . When I travel I try not to be adventurous when comes to what I eat Ah, the old Usain Bolt mindset. Read recently that 2 weeks before a major competition he eats nothing but McD's chicken McNuggets, as needs to built protein and quality guaranteed, rather than sample any of the local stuff. vinapu 1 Quote
floridarob Posted May 8 Posted May 8 5 hours ago, BjornAgain said: rather than sample any of the local stuff. Aunty Vin gets plenty "local stuff" protein, whether he's training (marching) or not 😉 vinapu and ichigo 2 Quote
Londoner Posted May 8 Posted May 8 One place I forgot to mention- my partner will be furious as it's his favourite- is MK. Branches in Central, Big C, T21 and Lotus ( Outlet Mall). The duck is the best I've had anywhere. I've not met a Thai who doesn't adore this chain . The waitresses (and a couple of slightly shy waiters) used to perform a dance at 20 00 to entertain diners. It was on Youtube. sfcastro, vinapu and bkkmfj2648 3 Quote
vinapu Posted May 8 Posted May 8 11 hours ago, BjornAgain said: Ah, the old Usain Bolt mindset. Read recently that 2 weeks before a major competition he eats nothing but McD's chicken McNuggets, as needs to built protein and quality guaranteed, rather than sample any of the local stuff. I learned that lesson eons ago when travelling to India with somebody adventurous when comes to exotic food and witnessed how dream vacation turned almost immediately to life threatening ordeal owing to poor choice of banana lassi supplier. Fortunately one of our pack was doctor Olddaddy 1 Quote
vinapu Posted May 8 Posted May 8 5 hours ago, Londoner said: One place I forgot to mention- my partner will be furious as it's his favourite- is MK. Branches in Central, Big C, T21 and Lotus ( Outlet Mall). The duck is the best I've had anywhere. I've not met a Thai who doesn't adore this chain . The waitresses (and a couple of slightly shy waiters) used to perform a dance at 20 00 to entertain diners. It was on Youtube. thank for the lead as duck is one of my most favorite foods. Curiously , my local East Asian restaurant here is also named MK and I wonder what MK may stand for . KM I'd translate inti 'killing meal " but MK ? Londoner 1 Quote
Members daydreamer Posted May 9 Members Posted May 9 6 hours ago, vinapu said: I wonder what MK may stand for . KM I'd translate inti 'killing meal " but MK ? From the MK Restaurant website: "Our Beginning, 1962- Thai Restaurant at Siam Square Soi 3. A small Thai restaurant in a one block commercial shop house in Siam Square Soi 3 managed by Aunty Thongkam Mekto was the beginning of MK. The name MK was derived from the former owner of the shop, Makong King Yee, the Hong Kong businessman who relocated to Boston, USA in 1962." bkkmfj2648 and vinapu 1 1 Quote
BjornAgain Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago On 5/7/2026 at 12:55 PM, kokopelli3 said: In Jomtien there is Marcos, an Italian style restaurant on Thappraya Road Pattaya close to entrance to Jomtien Complex. Very popular! Happy to recommend this as well. Been on my to-do list for a long time. Location is on Trappraya Road, just up from The Bus Station, View Talay 1 and just before Grande Carabbean condo. Definitely the best quality Italian in Jomtien. Inside and outside dining, approx. 30 covers inside, good extensive wine list, and food service on point. Shared starter, 2 mains including a melt in your mouth Aussi tenderloin (Fillet, Filet Mignon or Eye of Fillet if you're Aussi) steak, bread, wine, Italian Brandy and a couple of Expresso's, change of 3000. Going back Saturday to investigate the wine cellar in more detail. Quote
