Eating Out
Pattaya is a magnet for tourists from all over the world and just
about every cuisine is represented.
There are restaurants specialising in food from all of the continents
of the world; a truly international cuisine. Almost every European
country is represented somewhere in the city and all of the Asian
Nations are of course also represented.
There are a variety of American, Russian and Middle Eastern food
providers.
Fresh seafood is understandably popular and you can choose from
a variety of live catch at the lively restaurants on Walking Street.
Many of the large hotels offer special Sunday brunches and weeknight
buffets for a fixed price.
Consult local advertising for the choice on offer.
Street Vendors
Street food is available everywhere, most of which is very tasty
and perfectly safe to eat. Just look for a vendor who cooks food
to order and has lots of customers.
By way of introduction to local food try the food halls located
on the upper floors of the shopping malls. Easy to see, buy and
try with a high standard of cleanliness in preparation, presentation
etc. and inexpensive (less than Bt 100 per person)
Fast Food
For those who are not enticed by the delightful international
and local food on offer you’ll be comforted by the availability
of McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Starbucks.
Do-it-Yourself
There are excellent international style supermarkets present in
Pattaya including Tesco Lotus, Carrefour, Foodland and Big C. Ready
meals, hot food, cold preparations, salads, fresh bread etc abound.
Just like home, so if your budget is limited you can eat to suit
your purse from supermarkets, Thai markets, local street vendors
and Thai restaurants. But please remember - any food, cooked or
uncooked, left in the heat for even a short length of time is apt
to be unsafe to eat.