Best street food in Pattaya and Jomtien?

[soistalker]

When asked if he ever gambled, my uncle used to reply, "Only when I eat out."

In Pattaya, there is a street food place on South Pattaya Road, across from the Wat, and down about 100meters east, in front of 7/11. They are cheap and the food is great. Down a small side alley 50-75 meters west of that is another street food place that is very good. Both are west of Tukcom.

In Jomtien, there is a complex on the left, 200 meters south of where Theppraya road becomes Jomtien Second Road. There are many places there, but I have not tried any yet.

I really don't think it is any better going to a restaurant. The food usually isn't as good as street food, and way more expensive. I used to frequent the Boat Bakery restaurant on second road, but the portions are small,  and I am sure all the waiters are zombies.

Also, what do you guys think about the safety of eating street food? The food usually sits for hours on end in the heat.

[sotsira]

The Night Market on Jomtien Beach Rd has some good street food stalls, they seem very 

popular with the tourists & expats as well.

Also on the Beach Rd between soi 3 and 4 you'll find a good range of street food that's also

busy.

The busier the better, as it keeps the food fresher with a higher turnover.

[KittenKong]

3 hours ago, soistalker said:

In Jomtien, there is a complex on the left, 200 meters south of where Theppraya road becomes Jomtien Second Road. There are many places there, but I have not tried any yet.

 

Sounds like Rompho market opposite Soi 5 (immigration).

 

It has several daytime fixed food stalls inside the covered market (including an excellent noodle soup vendor) and in the afternoon/evening the entire parking lot becomes a night food court. Very popular with Thais and farangs, and has several good vendors.

[mogandave]

I like street food okay, and I think it’s safe enough, but to eat I like a nice table and chair, in a bug-free, quiet, air-conditioned environment and if I have to pay more for those things then so be it.

 

That said, I generally eat at home. Faster, cheaper, easier, cleaner and more comfortable.