Jingthing Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 JT it's not a restaurant it's a fast food joint, big difference to me where ++ is concerned. I get your point entirely but if I find their food decent enough I'm going to cough up the dough no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1950 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) If you really want to have fun, come at night and see the color light schemes. Gil I'm sorry, color light schemes are not my idea of fun and neither for a cool dinning atmosphere. I can get color light schemes by walking down Walking Street, which I avoid like the plague. I will pass on the offer. Edited November 30, 2011 by BB1950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) If you really want to have fun, come at night and see the color light schemes. Gil I'm sorry color light schemes are not my idea of fun, nor for a dinning experience. I can get color light schemes by walking down Walking Street, which I avoid like the plague. I will pass on the offer. So many negative nellies here. But whatever you, don't let this poor lady near your joint! http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/43758/crazed-woman-fixated-by-south-pattaya-streetlight/ Edited November 30, 2011 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 But whatever you, don't let this poor lady near your joint! http://www.pattayaon...ya-streetlight/ Yes speaking from experience acid and a plate of different coloured salsas can result in a whole lot of laughter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 So many negative nellies here. JT, you and Gil seem to be the only ones promoting this place. I can understand Gil's reason. Do you have a vested interest? He likes Mexican food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergen Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 I will still visit Sunrise when I'm in Jomtien! I'll try to concentrate on the food, not the prices when I read the menu - that way I won't get annoyed when the bill comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) That's true. Thai trendies do like the Bangkok Sunrises and there are always lots of them in Jomtien. Vested interest? Gimme a break BTW, I really wouldn't call all or even most of the items on their extensive menu fast food. Tacos, sure. And remember they're doing HANDMADE tortillas. That is impressive anywhere. Edited November 30, 2011 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergen Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) I've been to Sunrise Sukhumvit, and Emporium several times and have not been disappointed yet. Edited November 30, 2011 by bergen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oink Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 JT looks like you should get good service as you may be quite lonely with the number of people who will boycott due to the ++, I fully support them. Whatever. I don't like ++ either but really can't believe there are that many people who will avoid all restaurants that have that if they are attracted to the place otherwise. I'm only put off when there are comments or unpleasantness when no tip is forthcoming as I've paid 10% already. Some places are like this and some are not. Wait and see.... I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for and that includes the waiter carrying the damed food from the kitchen to the table at no extra cost (or I can go get it myself). Shit what next? An optional extra of 15% if you want the chef to cook it? 5% for the dish washer? When you buy a product, you should receive the full package and not be expected to pay the staff wages to obtain that product under a separate agreement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Handmade tortillias??? I thought that was standard fare for Mexican food. What's so special? No other place in Pattaya is doing that. The lazy way is buying the machine made brands sold in Thailand. It's considered special in the US at Mexican restaurants. I'd say most don't. More common in Mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 JT looks like you should get good service as you may be quite lonely with the number of people who will boycott due to the ++, I fully support them. Whatever. I don't like ++ either but really can't believe there are that many people who will avoid all restaurants that have that if they are attracted to the place otherwise. I'm only put off when there are comments or unpleasantness when no tip is forthcoming as I've paid 10% already. Some places are like this and some are not. Wait and see.... I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for and that includes the waiter carrying the damed food from the kitchen to the table at no extra cost (or I can go get it myself). Shit what next? An optional extra of 15% if you want the chef to cook it? 5% for the dish washer? When you buy a product, you should receive the full package and not be expected to pay the staff wages to obtain that product under a separate agreement! Staying home always an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) Handmade tortillias??? I thought that was standard fare for Mexican food. What's so special? No other place in Pattaya is doing that. The lazy way is buying the machine made brands sold in Thailand. It's considered special in the US at Mexican restaurants. I'd say most don't. More common in Mexico. By your own admission, there aren't any decent Mexican places in Pattaya. I'm sorry, you are incorrect. I'm from Southern Calif and it's not special at Mexican restaurants. It's standard fare. I even worked at a few Mexican restaurants as a teen. Speaking of which, I wonder what happened to my sombrero? Yes of course it would be more common in areas of the US that are heavily Latino. Not going to get into a pissing war with you about the semantics of the word special. Better Mexican restaurants of course do it (better doesn't have to mean fancy or expensive, just better food). Many don't. I would bet the majority of Mexican restaurants in the US don't based on personal experience. Another factor, in the US better quality tortillas CAN be bought in (as opposed to Thailand). But I'm sure you can't find statistics on that, so how about we drop this silliness? In any case, what Sunrise is doing is special without a doubt for Thailand: from Gil of Sunrise I can say though, that we import our own 100% organic white, yellow and blue corn in kernel form from the U.S.A. We then grind it, add water and salt, and hand work it. Each tortilla is then HAND pressed and turned into one of the most tastiest corn tortillas I have ever had. Fast food indeed. To clarify, it is my OPINION that Pattaya has lacked even one half decent Mexican restaurant. Not an admission, just one person's opinion. Edited November 30, 2011 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1950 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) To which we can agree upon.The lack of quality ingredients in Thailand, and in particular Pattaya. Bangkok and Chang Mai areas do a better Mexican because they have sources that can import some quality ingredients. Some places in Chang Mai grow their own Maize. The same reason is for the lack of good Southern Country/Western cooking. Decent corn meal is hard to find in Thailand. The best you can do is find processed Jiffy Corn Bread Mix. If it weren't for the expensive costs of quality ingredients in Thailand, these dishes could be inexpensive and delicious! Edited November 30, 2011 by BB1950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenail Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 When is Sunrise taccos going to open????????????????????????????? (...its Facebook said "November". It is now December) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangBuddha Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 When is Sunrise taccos going to open????????????????????????????? (...its Facebook said "November". It is now December) Supposed to open today (thursday 1st) at noon according to a post yesterday by Gil, the owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheMook Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Damm it is only 7am now I will stop by later for a Burrito and fresh Ass Whopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) Bangkok and Chang Mai areas do a better Mexican because they have sources that can import some quality ingredients. Some places in Chang Mai grow their own Maize. Actually, they have better Mexican food, because someone figured how to make it with the ingredients that are available here and there is no reason why someone can not do the same in Pattaya. Edited December 1, 2011 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangBuddha Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 One-hour in and I'm still waiting for a report...would have thought JT would be the first one in line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) One-hour in and I'm still waiting for a report...would have thought JT would be the first one in line Don't be too shocked. I'm not rushing in. Very new restaurants can be scary. Also, it may be hard for me to do, but my good intention now is to NOT comment on the food at this place at least for a very long while. I am hoping lots of people here try it and post their impressions. Particularly, I'd like to hear details about SPECIFIC dishes, what you liked or didn't like, and why. As we've mentioned, their prices aren't cheap so that kind of information can help us make menu choices. The reason I think I should pass on commenting myself is that I have been advocating here for such a Mexican place to open in town for years now, so I think any comment I make, pro or con, may have more influence than I'm comfortable with. Edited December 1, 2011 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRed Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 One-hour in and I'm still waiting for a report...would have thought JT would be the first one in line Don't be too shocked. I'm not rushing in. Very new restaurants can be scary. Also, it may be hard for me to do, but my good intention now is to NOT comment on the food at this place at least for a very long while. Not rushing in? the place is only 8 months late opening JT! you would have thought they would have a RED carpet and Mexican cowgirls/boys in sombrero's awaiting you Very new restaurants should not be scary,they should be warm welcoming and the food at its best and the service fantastic....that is what you train staff to do. Sadly a lot go down hill after the honeymoon period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRed Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 One-hour in and I'm still waiting for a report...would have thought JT would be the first one in line Don't be too shocked. I'm not rushing in. Very new restaurants can be scary. Also, it may be hard for me to do, but my good intention now is to NOT comment on the food at this place at least for a very long while. I am hoping lots of people here try it and post their impressions. Particularly, I'd like to hear details about SPECIFIC dishes, what you liked or didn't like, and why. As we've mentioned, their prices aren't cheap so that kind of information can help us make menu choices. The reason I think I should pass on commenting myself is that I have been advocating here for such a Mexican place to open in town for years now, so I think any comment I make, pro or con, may have more influence than I'm comfortable with. You could go in disguise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabC Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 1322720342[/url]' post='4883818']1322720088[/url]' post='4883813']One-hour in and I'm still waiting for a report...would have thought JT would be the first one in line Don't be too shocked. I'm not rushing in. Very new restaurants can be scary. Also, it may be hard for me to do, but my good intention now is to NOT comment on the food at this place at least for a very long while. I am hoping lots of people here try it and post their impressions. Particularly, I'd like to hear details about SPECIFIC dishes, what you liked or didn't like, and why. As we've mentioned, their prices aren't cheap so that kind of information can help us make menu choices. The reason I think I should pass on commenting myself is that I have been advocating here for such a Mexican place to open in town for years now, so I think any comment I make, pro or con, may have more influence than I'm comfortable with. You really do have delusions of your own grandeur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) 1322720342[/url]' post='4883818']1322720088[/url]' post='4883813']One-hour in and I'm still waiting for a report...would have thought JT would be the first one in line Don't be too shocked. I'm not rushing in. Very new restaurants can be scary. Also, it may be hard for me to do, but my good intention now is to NOT comment on the food at this place at least for a very long while. I am hoping lots of people here try it and post their impressions. Particularly, I'd like to hear details about SPECIFIC dishes, what you liked or didn't like, and why. As we've mentioned, their prices aren't cheap so that kind of information can help us make menu choices. The reason I think I should pass on commenting myself is that I have been advocating here for such a Mexican place to open in town for years now, so I think any comment I make, pro or con, may have more influence than I'm comfortable with. You really do have delusions of your own grandeur Not exactly. If I posted the food sucks, Pattaya STILL lacks a half decent Mexican restaurant, given the build up I have posted about this issue for years ... I could be sued. Not worth it. No I am not saying the food sucks or that it rocks. In this case, I'll be mum. But I sure hope it rocks! Edited December 1, 2011 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) You could go in disguise Not an issue. I can't post in disguise. In any case, I think I've said enough of why I won't post a review in this special case. General note: don't hijack this thread by harping about this personal issue, whether you think it's crazy or not. Edited December 1, 2011 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheMook Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Just came back from a chicken burrito lunch , right on par with the Bangkok locations. Quasi fast food Tex-Mex style that most Americans would be very familiar with. Not a cheapie place to eat but probably the best Mexican food in Pattaya this side of Corona, Queens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 Great. Could you describe the pricing situation? Is it the listed price and then 17 percent added to that? Also, what about salsas? Are you free to select salsas as you like from a salsa bar or are you restricted to what they put into the burrito? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheMook Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Great. Could you describe the pricing situation? Is it the listed price and then 17 percent added to that? Also, what about salsas? Are you free to select salsas as you like from a salsa bar or are you restricted to what they put into the burrito? 17% is tacked on the end when the check is received , it is noted on the menu albeit in fine print and it sucks. Bottle of water and a burrito and I walked out of there almost 300 baht poorer. You select your salsa, they can put in the burrito or you may ask for it separately like I did. I ordered the next to hottest salsa option and it was nice and spicy - the hottest would probably cause a sphincter sting, if you know what I mean. The look like they will have a self serve salsa cart similar to what they have in the Bangkok locations , but that was tucked away and not prepped yet. It was the 1st day and the place was busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) It was the 1st day and the place was busy. Wow! I do hope they do actually offer a salsa self serve station. They really ought to for those prices. I wonder if the Russians will go for Meksikansky food. Edited December 1, 2011 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awohalitsiktoli Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Just came back from a chicken burrito lunch , right on par with the Bangkok locations. Quasi fast food Tex-Mex style that most Americans would be very familiar with. Not a cheapie place to eat but probably the best Mexican food in Pattaya this side of Corona, Queens. You have your opinion, but mine is that there is no Tex-Mex in Thailand and Sunrise Tacos does not offer anything that resembles it. I have no idea why people think Tex-Mex is in Thailand. I have tried virtually every place and it simply does not exist here. I just walked past the new place. It looks very nice from the outside and there were lots of people inside. The 17 percent top off bothers me, in terms of principle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurfRider Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) "Bottle of water and a burrito and I walked out of there almost 300 baht poorer" WOW - I haven't been back to the States in a while, but can't ever remember spending almost US$10 for a snack . . . --- Would be interesting to see the final tab on a standard Mex. meal for four. If they offer their Tuesday and Friday afternoon special - "all you can eat" for 220 Baht (advertised on their Bangkok menu) - along with 99 Baht Margaritas - that might soften the blow a bit . . . http://www.sunriseta...taco-friday.htm . Edited December 1, 2011 by Rimmer Quote fixed also color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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