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4 hours ago, Joinaman said:
5 hours ago, CharlieH said:

So help people out and tell them where !! 

cheap Charlies  ?

If referring to Pattaya, the area around Cheap Charlies (which establishment I would strenuously  avoid) being the Sois Buakhau, Lengke, Diana, LK Metro have many UK-style restaurants. You could walk around that area for 10 minutes and be spoilt for choice - really.

 

Just Soi Lengke alone, there's Kungs and The Devonshire both visible from the Buakhau junction - that was as of April '24 - there may be more now. From CC, head north or south and just glance around you. 

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5 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Not necessary to eat all that processed food. Thailand can offer better and more healthy food, vegetables and herbs in particular. And fresh fruits.

So I can pass your KFC or mac-shops without even thinking to buy any of that crap.

Anywhere you go you can get healthy food, if that's your passion. Steaks, pizza, roasts, sandwiches, and burgers can all be healthy if you make them yourself or go to places and tell them what you want in them. Thailand food, tasty, can be healthy or not, depending on how it's prepared. I eat mostly western food, healthy, made mostly by myself but sometimes I go to a western restaurant, although many aren't close, and like when I visit my girlfriend, who makes a variety of healthy Thai food.

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We have roast every Sunday. Either Chicken or Pork with roast veggies, pumpkin, capsicums, potatoes, carrots, onion and broccoli. Green peas and gravy a must.

Just like my mum cooked in "50s and 60s.

Dessert Apple crumble or pie

Afters Home made cherry ripe bars infused with cabbage condensed milk.

Way to go, 2 more sleeps.😄

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21 minutes ago, fredwiggy said:

Anywhere you go you can get healthy food, if that's your passion. Steaks, pizza, roasts, sandwiches, and burgers can all be healthy if you make them yourself or go to places and tell them what you want in them. Thailand food, tasty, can be healthy or not, depending on how it's prepared. I eat mostly western food, healthy, made mostly by myself but sometimes I go to a western restaurant, although many aren't close, and like when I visit my girlfriend, who makes a variety of healthy Thai food.

If you you're convinced it's healthy I can't help you but say "enjoy"🤗

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26 minutes ago, Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai said:

Some of the oily Thai food just as bad. 

I don't know where you eat - and don't want to know - but sunflower oil or olive oil got a good flavour for me. A spoonful of olive oil (not only) will keep you healthy 

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5 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

If you you're convinced it's healthy I can't help you but say "enjoy"🤗

For the last 51 years I've eaten almost all very healthy, with only an occasional cheat. Before that I ate what my parents cooked, which was mostly healthy also.

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The only Western food I can't do without is my English breakfast. The rest of the time I eat 99% Thai food.

 

Getting decent bacon used to be difficult but its readily available now - depending on where you live. Mine comes from Korat Chef in Korat. They sell quite a lot of Western branded food - at a price.

 

I bring Yorkshire Tea, Aldi brown sauce (identical to HP at 1/3 of the price) and a few tins of baked beans in with me when I come back from the UK - the beans run out pretty quickly though. I used to pay ridiculous prices for the local Ayams brand but they seem to have changed recently and are 'mai arroy' - I'd rather go without.

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22 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

When I arrived in Thailand, long time ago, I somehow had this idea to only eat Thai food. I think I did this for maybe one or two months and then I was really fed up with it. And for some time I ate only farang food.

Then not much later I adjusted to eat whatever I feel like at that moment. Sometimes Thai food, sometimes food from "back home", sometime Japanese, Korean, Lebanese, whatever.

Living in the middle of Bangkok here it is easy to find whatever I want.

 

And sometimes I do it myself. I.e. decent steak is very expensive outside, and doing it myself is a fraction of the price and it tastes just fine.

 

Makkro Wagyu beef steak is quite good. Unless you're talking El Gaucho with US and Japanese beef DIY is better. Australian beef has almost no taste.

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On 1/29/2025 at 3:09 PM, CharlieH said:

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Western food—whether it’s a proper fry-up, classic fish and chips, a Sunday roast, or a perfectly cooked steak—sometimes, you just need it.

 

What do you find yourself craving the most? And, more importantly, where do you go to get it in your area?

We all know places like McDonald's and KFC exist here, but let’s be honest—they're just not quite the same as back home. They’ll do in a pinch, but they don’t always hit the spot.

 

So, what’s your go-to when the craving strikes? Do you cook it yourself, or have you found a hidden gem that serves the real deal? Let’s hear your recommendations! - share with and help other find some great food ! 

 

I have my own kitchen and make all the food myself from the bottom up. But if I am away from home, I always make sure I find an English/Irish Pub where they always have decent western food! I am especially fond of the English Breakfast!! I am Norwegian by the way and always enjoyed good Pubs!! They are my Oasis in the "dessert"!! Thai food is for the Thais...not me.😄

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For great European and Thai food try YUPINS Restaurant in Jomtien Complex.

there are plenty of bars there too, to choose from.

Yupins has been there for 12 years and has a great reputation for quality.

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1 hour ago, Rumpelstilskin said:

Makkro Wagyu beef steak is quite good. Unless you're talking El Gaucho with US and Japanese beef DIY is better. Australian beef has almost no taste.

 

Every couple of weeks I eat Thai ribeye steak from Foodland. I like it. And about 550THB/kg it's not expensive.

I tried sirloin three times and three times I was disappointed. But the rib-eye is always good.

This one was 400g for 200THB. 🙂 

 

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Posted
20 hours ago, VBF said:

Thank you...I'm going to try that!  Where exactly is PP Night Plaza?? Is it known by another name?

It is in the Pratumnak Hill area. If you look for The Winner Condominium on Prathumnak Soi 6, it is right across the street.

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3 hours ago, JingerBen said:

+1 for The Duke's Iron Bridge.

You didn't mention pizza.

IM [not so] HO it is the Gold Standard in CM.

Not quite comparable to what you get in Little Italy; Court St. in Brooklyn; or Arthur Ave. in the Bronx, but it is very good and has been for many years now.

That said, I'm always glad to try another place.

Any suggestions?

Not really.

Every time I try a new pizza place it doesn't seem to be any better.

Although some aren't too bad - Rosie's Roadhouse, Peppino's, etc.

With so many good restaurants around these days, there may be some better than The Duke's that I've never heard of.

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3 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

It is in the Pratumnak Hill area. If you look for The Winner Condominium on Prathumnak Soi 6, it is right across the street.

Thanks - on the list to try 👍

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On 1/30/2025 at 12:16 AM, Hanaguma said:

I get the craving for good Greek (food) sometimes.  GRK Restaurant in the Pattaya Park Night Plaza is actually pretty good. 50 baht for souvlaki, good roast potatoes, even tzatziki.  

 

I don't remember paying 50 baht for those particular items. Not that it makes any difference, a few baht here or there if you want something different. But I can make better at home, so once was enough.

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