Central Festival food court

[Celsius]

Arrived to Pattaya after so many years. I was truly amazed by crowds at beaches, bars and central. It was never, ever like this. PACKED. 

 

I was also amazed by prices at central festival food court. 170 baht for Khao kha moo or similar dishes. Had it. Worth the price, but still

lol what a rip. told wife to turn around.

 

 

 

[CharlieH]

Pattaya forum, moved.

[JackGats]

It was like this during a couple of years just before the opening of Terminal 21. But this was due to the fact that Central Festival was still the only shopping mall in Pattaya. It got better after the inauguration of Terminal 21, but not for long.

 

I don't mind the price hikes. What I resent is walking around with a tray and not finding a place where to sit.

[scubascuba3]

Tourist prices in Central Festival, other food courts are cheaper but can have a canteen school dinners feel like Big C Extra

[mran66]

53 minutes ago, JackGats said:

I don't mind the price hikes. What I resent is walking around with a tray and not finding a place where to sit.

 

... So prices still too low to balance with space for customers. 

[GypsyT]

3 hours ago, Celsius said:

I was also amazed by prices at central festival food court

I used to eat on the back side of the buiolding. There were street food stalls on the curb.

Pad Thai was excellent and only 50 B.

[PoorSucker]

Terminal21 has best food court

[redwood1]

4 hours ago, Celsius said:

Arrived to Pattaya after so many years. I was truly amazed by crowds at beaches, bars and central. It was never, ever like this. PACKED. 

 

I was also amazed by prices at central festival food court. 170 baht for Khao kha moo or similar dishes. Had it. Worth the price, but still

lol what a rip. told wife to turn around.

 

 

 

 

The food court is only busy because its peak high season....

 

The food court has been deader than dead for years now......Ever since they did the bad remodel a number of years ago now.......Along with the remodel came much higher prices.....The whole place offer very very poor value now.....

 

The food court thats closer to beach road in Central offers a bit better value.....But nothing to write home about....

[Centigrade32]

4 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

Terminal21 has best food court

 

Pier 21. Meals generally from around 35 baht to 60 baht. Good value as I think the vendors aren't charged rent.

[cjinchiangrai]

8 hours ago, Celsius said:

Arrived to Pattaya after so many years. I was truly amazed by crowds at beaches, bars and central. It was never, ever like this. PACKED. 

 

I was also amazed by prices at central festival food court. 170 baht for Khao kha moo or similar dishes. Had it. Worth the price, but still

lol what a rip. told wife to turn around.

Wait until you see the prices at the "Night Market". I'm staying here.

[jacko45k]

18 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

Terminal21 has best food court

Yes, better prices than Central too. Still remember when Central opened and me and Mrs went to the food court, she complained way back then it was overpriced! Not eaten in there since.......

[steven100]

I didn't realize just how many cheap charlies there are around Pattaya,  now I know .... 

[EVENKEEL]

We went to T-21 yesterday. Took an hour from Suk to T-21 by car. The food court was solid packed not that we had planned eating there. Our fav noodle joint No 8 had a waiting list. Ended up at Sizzler for salad bar. Our go to place if the ole lady is with us is Shabu shi with platinum menu.

[steven100]

14 hours ago, Centigrade32 said:

 

Pier 21. Meals generally from around 35 baht to 60 baht. Good value as I think the vendors aren't charged rent.

do you think you'll be able to afford a 35 baht feed all week ....

let us know if you need some canned foods,   we can drop some off if your really in need. 

[petermik]

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

I didn't realize just how many cheap charlies there are around Pattaya,  now I know .... 

 

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

do you think you'll be able to afford a 35 baht feed all week ....

let us know if you need some canned foods,   we can drop some off if your really in need. 

Add me to the delivery list cocker....Fray Bentos tinned pies if you have them please...

[Centigrade32]

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

do you think you'll be able to afford a 35 baht feed all week ....

let us know if you need some canned foods,   we can drop some off if your really in need. 

 

Probably a mere 20% of your daily beer budget  Who is the "we" and the "us"? It's just you. Alone.

[jas007]

If I'm not mistaken, the Central Festival lower level has two food courts?  One is right net to the Tops grocery store, and the other is in another area, but still on that same level. 

[GypsyT]

3 hours ago, steven100 said:

I didn't realize just how many cheap charlies there are around Pattaya,  now I know .... 

Spoken by "2 week millionaire"?

If you get a good meal for 40-50 B why pay more?

 

 

[redwood1]

3 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

We went to T-21 yesterday. Took an hour from Suk to T-21 by car. The food court was solid packed not that we had planned eating there. Our fav noodle joint No 8 had a waiting list. Ended up at Sizzler for salad bar. Our go to place if the ole lady is with us is Shabu shi with platinum menu.

 

 Shabu shi blows big time.....I hate that place.....Will not eat there....

[hotandsticky]

2 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

 

 Shabu shi blows big time.....I hate that place.....Will not eat there....

 

"blows big time" - can you elaborate.............it would be helpful to have hard facts 

[redwood1]

3 hours ago, steven100 said:

I didn't realize just how many cheap charlies there are around Pattaya,  now I know .... 

 

Sir my 200 baht a day budget makes me feel like Bill Gates in the land of smiles...

[hotandsticky]

6 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

 

Sir my 200 baht a day budget makes me feel like Bill Gates in the land of smiles...

 

 

That wasn't the answer I was looking for 😀

 

Not trying to harangue you, I was just looking for a valid reason for your disdain. 

 

Inadequate budget would be an acceptable reason.......

[redwood1]

Just now, hotandsticky said:

 

"blows big time" - can you elaborate.............it would be helpful to have hard facts 

 

Their whole boiling food in water restaurant concept just does now work for western tastes with any farang I know......I have given it a honest try a few times and always left unhappy.....

 

The grilling food at your table at a buffet is way better...

[hotandsticky]

Just now, redwood1 said:

 

Their whole boiling food in water restaurant concept just does now work for western tastes with any farang I know......I have given it a honest try a few times and always left unhappy.....

 

The grilling food at your table at a buffet is way better...

 

 

That's more like it  -  thanks.

 

It does seem to suit the palate of @EVENKEEL though. 

[Ohyesuare]

6 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

 

Their whole boiling food in water restaurant concept just does now work for western tastes with any farang I know......I have given it a honest try a few times and always left unhappy.....

 

The grilling food at your table at a buffet is way better...

 

You don't know me but It suits this farang. Boiling food in soup, not just water. But I agree, the grill places like Sukishi or AKA are much better.

[fredwiggy]

4 hours ago, steven100 said:

I didn't realize just how many cheap charlies there are around Pattaya,  now I know .... 

Questions. Is it any of your business how much anyone spends for food? Why do you consider a person cheap if they want to save money?  Being frugal is always a smart idea because one never knows when they might run into trouble and need a lot of their savings to get out of that trouble. People who comment like this are actually bragging that they have more money to spend than others. How they came into that money is the real question. Did they work a job that was helping others or the earth, or was it taking advantage of others, raping the earth's resources or moving rich people's cash around so they make a profit doing really nothing useful for the average man?

[Delta Shift]

On 1/11/2025 at 1:16 AM, Celsius said:

Arrived to Pattaya after so many years. I was truly amazed by crowds at beaches, bars and central. It was never, ever like this. PACKED. 

 

I was also amazed by prices at central festival food court. 170 baht for Khao kha moo or similar dishes. Had it. Worth the price, but still

lol what a rip. told wife to turn around.

 

 

 

 

Pattaya = Overpriced food + small "sample-like" portions
Phuket is even worse

 

[hotandsticky]

4 minutes ago, Delta Shift said:

 

Pattaya = Overpriced food + small "sample-like" portions
Phuket is even worse

 

 

 

Have you actually been to Pattaya?

[Delta Shift]

1 minute ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

Have you actually been to Pattaya?

 Many many many times.

Last time was probably 5 months ago.

But not anymore.

I'll be headed to Bang Saen, Cha-am, Hua Hin, etc, from now on.

Pattaya simply sucks.

[hotandsticky]

5 minutes ago, Delta Shift said:

 Many many many times.

Last time was probably 5 months ago.

But not anymore.

I'll be headed to Bang Saen, Cha-am, Hua Hin, etc, from now on.

Pattaya simply sucks.

 

 

Yep, some people are just not suited to Pattaya.