ARISTIDE Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I always go to The Shangri La every years and it's been pretty much the same. This year I'm looking for another lunch X mas buffet for the family. Other than the obvious Duke's, where else would you go? Where did you go last year and enjoy? Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepsel Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I have also been researching places to go for Christmas Day lunch/dinner. Hotel prices seem quite pricey this year ranging from 1500 baht and up per person. I was quite disappointed in the Shangri-La Christmas Day dinner buffet last year at 700 baht per person. Many items were either overcooked or cold, and it was not up to the standard of a luxury hotel, and I am hesitant to go back there again. I have been thinking to drive up to the Chiang Dao Nest as they are serving a seven course meal this year on Chrstmas Day. Also the Chedi has a Christmas Day lunch, as well as the Four Seasons, D2, Holiday Inn, Meridian, etc. etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I have nothing to do with him but you would be hard pushed to beat the value of Pedr's Xmas Lunch at Ye Olde Belle Ende, although it's plated, not a buffet if I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 The Chedi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Haha thanks all I might check out the Chedi after all although I've heard of good things about Chiang Dao Nest but mother wouldn't like the long trip but very interesting place indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) The Chedi THB2000 plus plus too rich for us. Perhaps if we knock the Dhara Dhevi New Year's Eve soirée on the head we could do it. (-: Edited December 10, 2012 by Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yeah, the Chedi is a little pricey, but the setting is beautiful and tranquil, the food excellent, food choices are overwhelming, staff seems to read your mind and there's holiday entertainment. Plus, free flow of red and white wine. I suppose if you didn't enjoy wine, it might seem pricey, but if you'd otherwise want a couple of glasses of wine with your holiday lunch, then it's really a very good deal for a five star experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 (edited) Went to Chedi today asking for X Mas eve buffet lunch. Its two thousand bath-ish with the option of unlimited wine or unlimited champagne. Unfortunately mother and the wife don't drink. Normally a dish here cost around 700 bath so I think 2000 baht is not expensive at all! Yeah, the Chedi is a little pricey, but the setting is beautiful and tranquil, the food excellent, food choices are overwhelming, staff seems to read your mind and there's holiday entertainment. Plus, free flow of red and white wine. I suppose if you didn't enjoy wine, it might seem pricey, but if you'd otherwise want a couple of glasses of wine with your holiday lunch, then it's really a very good deal for a five star experience. Edited December 10, 2012 by ARISTIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastGarrison Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I have nothing to do with him but you would be hard pushed to beat the value of Pedr's Xmas Lunch at Ye Olde Belle Ende, although it's plated, not a buffet if I remember. Yeah went here for Xmas dinner a couple of years ago and it was decent scran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MESmith Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 It's the one day of the year I cook for the family. Christmas dinner at home can't be beaten 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 I cook at home most days and on days like this that I don't do cooking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 so far sounds like Dukes it is. Now if I was a drinking man it would be the Chedi and I would consider it cheap. Was wondering if bake and bite La Maredian and all the other usual's would have a Christmas day lunch. Surely there must be a lot of other choices out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Places doing Christmas lunch that are known for good food: Inexpensive Bake and Bite The Garden (the one across the street from the Inter Inn) Pun Pun (on the river) Gecko Garden Sojos Medium to High The Duke's More Expensive Le Meridien The Holiday Inn Edited December 12, 2012 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 I would love to indulge myself at the Chedi if mother and wife is out of town. so far sounds like Dukes it is. Now if I was a drinking man it would be the Chedi and I would consider it cheap. Was wondering if bake and bite La Maredian and all the other usual's would have a Christmas day lunch. Surely there must be a lot of other choices out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 The Duke's last year was 1600 something no? I don't know if Holiday Inn will be more expensive than The Duke. Medium to High The Duke's More Expensive Le Meridien The Holiday Inn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 You might be right. I have not heard what the price is this year, but was under the impression it was much less than that last year, but was not sure. That is why I put it in the medium to high section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Bake and Bite has the best basic holiday turkey dinner of any of the places that I have tried (see list above) over many years.They don't have all the bells and whistles like oysters and smoked salmon that the Duke's and Holiday Inn have (which are excellent too), but the turkey is moist and tasty, the mashed potatoes, vegetables, stuffing and pumpkin pie are just like mom made. They are having Christmas dinners on two days. Christmas Eve Day, lunchtime and Chrismas day lunchtime: 11:30 AM-4 PM Turkey dinner 340 baht (I do not think that includes desert) Smoked Ham dinner 320 baht (I do not think that includes desert) Christmas Eve and Chrismas day: BUFFET dinner 6-8 PM Adults 520 baht Children 250 baht Gai advises interested parties to book in advance: 053 249 689 Edited December 12, 2012 by Ulysses G. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
femi fan Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I know bake and bite is a big name in this town, but aside from those very reasonable prices, anything else to recommend this venue? Does it have a garden or anything? Is it big or small? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true blue Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 belive the pub do a nice xmas nosh,2 sittings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I know bake and bite is a big name in this town, but aside from those very reasonable prices, anything else to recommend this venue? Does it have a garden or anything? Is it big or small? Haven't tried them myself. But four friends did last year and they all said the turkey was great. Three of them gave a thumbs down on the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Any updates on prices this year for places to go on Christmas? The Duke's?? I heard Shangri La is something crazy like 1500 THB pp. What's that - about a 100% increase over last year? Wasn't so good at 700 or whatever it was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 heres the un irish offering dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Already booked at Dara Dhevi a bit expensive but thinking I should get her the best stuff I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Chedi & Dara are the top choices...ambience is unbeatable....since I will be in Sydney ...will just be singing under the bridge then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 heres the un irish offering dave2 Looks pretty good as long as you can get out before the pitiful wailing known as "irish music" starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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