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

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.

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.

The Chedi

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.

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, 201213 yr by Thailand

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.

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, 201213 yr by ARISTIDE

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.

It's the one day of the year I cook for the family. Christmas dinner at home can't be beaten

I cook at home most days and on days like this that I don't do cooking!

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.

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, 201213 yr by Ulysses G.

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.

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

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.

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, 201213 yr by Ulysses G.

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?

belive the pub do a nice xmas nosh,2 sittings.

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.

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...

heres the un irish offering

dave2

Already booked at Dara Dhevi a bit expensive but thinking I should get her the best stuff I can.

Chedi & Dara are the top choices...ambience is unbeatable....since I will be in Sydney ...will just be singing under the bridge then

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.