Christmas Day Lunch

[Farangdanny]

Any suggestion for good, table service Christmas Day Lunch this year please

[scottiejohn]

I think a bit more info is required re;

You say lunch but what time of day; many have various sittings and times

Cost bracket

Children 

Location/transport

First time visitors or just long term residents

Etc;

Edited December 7, 2018 by scottiejohn

[jonwilly]

Yummy Pizza on 25th, 3 separate  sittings over day starting at midday.

B650, last year was top notch as one expects from Toni and his crew.

 

john

[Loaded]

I always go to Big C. I


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[Shoeless Joe]

1 hour ago, jonwilly said:

Yummy Pizza on 25th, 3 separate  sittings over day starting at midday.

B650, last year was top notch as one expects from Toni and his crew.

 

john

I had Christmas lunch here a couple of years ago and it was a terrible experience. An excessively long wait (1 hour+) for very average food (dry, cold turkey) and vegetables served lukewarm. Endless excuses regarding lack of serving staff and inexperienced kitchen staff I think the price was B550/600 add in the price of a couple of drinks and it was more than B1000 each. I don't really understand why it's double the price of a Sunday lunch (except for the blatant profiteering, like many other restaurants on this day).

 

Ho, ho ho...

 

Joe

 

 

 

[LomSak27]

Any Hotels that have a special Christmas day meal? 

[Mahseer]

1 hour ago, LomSak27 said:

Any Hotels that have a special Christmas day meal? 

All of the 4-5 star hotels have both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day offerings with the Eve being the more formal of the two.

 

What's your budget? 

 

137 Pillars House has a Gala dinner on 24th for 4,900baht++ and Dukes by the river have buffet 25th for 1,500+ so difficult to suggest without knowing what you fancy spending.

 

[LomSak27]

Thanks for your response. Sorry been living in the wastelands for too long. It slipped my mind I would have a “CHOICE “. What a concept.

4 hours ago, Mahseer said:

What's your budget?

 

I guess 500  to 2000 B, I'm not a difficult diner.

 

I’m looking for low key. I’m here alone. The G Friend is at her sisters. Usually I wouldn’t bother. That said. I have reason to celebrate, have a good meal. I am back in CM after a decade in Nakhon Nowhere, have my R extension, condo I like, and going to be traveling  a lot in 2019.

Looking for a nice place to have a meal, and be thankful.

[Mahseer]

Just to start the ball rolling this is what Dukes by the river is offering for 1,500baht++

 

Shrimp Cocktail, Smoked Salmon, Seared Tuna, Antipasti, Cheese Platter, Pate, Scallop Casino, King Crab Legs and Fresh American Oyster on the shell, Butter Nut Squash Soup, Caesar Salad, Greek Feta Salad, Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella Salad, Roast Turkey, Roast Prime Rib Au Jus, BBQ Honey Ham, Salmon with Lemon Butter, King Prawns and Parker House Rolls, Italian Sausage Stuffed Shells with Marinara, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Stuffing, Casserole, Cranberries, Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Chocolate Mousse, Blueberry Cheese Cake, Mini Flan, White Chocolate Cake with Strawberries and Cream

 

Other option..

 

Sheryle’s Bar & Restaurant Ratwithi Road - Our traditional Christmas dinner is served from 12 noon on till 10 pm. Pick your time to sit in. Starter either cream pea or ham soup or classic shrimp cocktail/ main course either roast turkey, best top rump roast beef, honey glazed ham or roast leg of lamb / deserts choice of xmas pudding with brandy sauce or dutch apple pie or divine apple crumble with custard – 590thb

 

Both of these were cut and pasted from a weekly e mail so not personal recommendations.

 

Happy hunting.

 

 

[LomSak27]

I found the Chiang Puak magazine site, that lists up a bunch also.

[EL159]

Yes. But bear in mind. Dukes is pretty crap. Always promises a lot but delivers little. 

[eyecatcher]

If people were honest and actually said what they want instead of being guided by western tradition then more people would be enjoying my kind of christmas dinner...

 

[Loaded]

Anyone else going to watch Mary Poppins?

 

 

Edited December 8, 2018 by Loaded

[DavidOxon]

Any links to hotel buffets for Christmas Day Lunch  ? Google is being rather uncooperative.... Holiday Inn & Meridien are usually good

 

[Mahseer]

7 minutes ago, DavidOxon said:

Any links to hotel buffets for Christmas Day Lunch  ?

Once more from the weekly e mail. This is the Meridien offering....

 

Christmas Brunch at Favola Delight in a captivating Christmas setting at Favola this winter and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Take a culinary journey through a countless selection of menus with imported European cheeses and cold cuts, fresh seafood, Christmas classics including traditional turkey, festive bakes and much more. Time: 11:30 – 15:00 with a live Duo band Price:            THB 2,799 net per person include a glass of champagne, continuous flow soft drinks, juices, and mocktails Club Marriott and SPG Gold and Platinum members enjoy special price at THB 2,699 net per adult Advance purchase at THB 2,499 net per adult before 17 December 2018.

[Denim]

On 12/7/2018 at 8:13 PM, Loaded said:

I always go to Big C. 


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Agreed. Big C always pull out all the stops and offer a very traditional Christmas.

 

The Jingle bells on a loop makes the Khao man gai look and taste like turkey and all the checkout girls wear Santa hats. Fake Christmas trees and screaming kids give it the authentic feel. Highly recommended.

[DavidOxon]

net = + 10% + 7%?

 

[Mahseer]

10 hours ago, DavidOxon said:

net = + 10% + 7%?

For hotels yes but some offer discount cards. Four Seasons have one that offers 20% deduction and the Meridien used to have something similar but haven't been there for a year so you'll have to enquire if tempted.

[HungDonger]

11 hours ago, DavidOxon said:

net = + 10% + 7%?

 

Net = the total cost to you . 10% + 7% have already been added

[Loaded]

14 hours ago, Denim said:

Agreed. Big C always pull out all the stops and offer a very traditional Christmas.

 

The Jingle bells on a loop makes the Khao man gai look and taste like turkey and all the checkout girls wear Santa hats. Fake Christmas trees and screaming kids give it the authentic feel. Highly recommended.

I agree, highly recommended. I thought I was the only person with sense.

 

And don't forget the beer girls; plus all the miserable old farang who normally hangout there for the free air-con will be at one of the many farang Xmas parties paying 1,000 baht for a poultry meal - lol

 

We'll have it to ourselves

[jonwilly]

Does anyone know if The Pub will be offering Christmas Dinner.

I know a couple of years back when the price of Turkeys went sky high they cancelled for that year.

Understand that this year turkeys are back to about B3,000 Per bird.

 

john

[sammieuk1]

Almost always uniformly abysmal and overpriced just go to wine connection or sizzler and dream of years gone by if that don't work vigorously rub your groin and imagine you've pulled a cracker ????

[beau thai]

a shout out for My Kitchen, bistro style in Saraphi, run by French Bruno. Tasty food and amazing value. Check out their facebook for Christmas Menu- at such low prices I suspect it will book out soon as only a small place.  No connection, just a very satisfied customer of their daily specials @ 100baht. Generous portions and do take out too.

[orang37]

16 hours ago, Denim said:

The Jingle bells on a loop makes the Khao man gai look and taste like turkey and all the checkout girls wear Santa hats. Fake Christmas trees and screaming kids give it the authentic feel.

If what you've had does not involve smoke, quaalude, amphetamines, or alcohol, I'll have some of that, please.

 

~o:37;

[LomSak27]

Hoping this will work. The best, or longest list I could find. I'm making reservations today or tomorrow. Beautiful Day to do it. 

 

https://changpuakmagazine.com/en-article/CHRISTMAS-AND-NEW-YEAR/287333/

 

Thanks for all the help and suggestions made by posters here.  Happy Holidays.

Edited December 19, 2018 by LomSak27

[Mahseer]

For those looking for an affordable option Yummy out at Mae Hia has a three course turkey dinner for 650baht.

[LomSak27]

Meanwhile back in River City

 

[LomSak27]

Turns out the Holiday Inn's menu is significantly different than what Chang Puak Magazine listed.

 

I have never been there before but as it is somewhat nearby, I stopped in yesterday. On the positive side, there were people, like tourists and things, bustling and in these times, let us be thankful. The River Terrace (their 'premier' restaurant) does have outside seating with a nice view over the river. Inside yes getting closer to industrial packing but,  ... . 

 

Moving onward   

Edited December 20, 2018 by LomSak27

[HAKAPALITA]

Is it only me who  remembers the Hell that was Christmas back Home. Could never please the In Laws or Parents as to who went where for Christmas . We all had that old Uncle who embarrassed everyone trying to copy the Kids Dancing. Love it here, open house n no rules.

[Jip99]

2 minutes ago, HAKAPALITA said:

Is it only me who  remembers the Hell that was Christmas back Home. Could never please the In Laws or Parents as to who went where for Christmas . We all had that old Uncle who embarrassed everyone trying to copy the Kids Dancing. Love it here, open house n no rules.

 

 

I was that uncle..............

 

You should see me jigging to Morlam.......