The Hit And Run Restaurant "review" Thread

[Jingthing]

On 12/20/2017 at 6:29 PM, champers said:

Recently, I reported that Shamalamadindong has closed. This will be opening at the location (no timeframe, sorry).

 

For people that are in that area often (I'm not) could you please let us all know when this place actually opens? Thanks. As soon as it does, I'll be sure to check it out. 

[champers]

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

For people that are in that area often (I'm not) could you please let us all know when this place actually opens? Thanks. As soon as it does, I'll be sure to check it out. 

Will do. I go past everyday and there is always work being done. It is directly opposite Pizza Big.

[EdBellSmokeAndBooze]

Hello,

 

Have you tried this ?

 

https://www.facebook.com/ChinaPalacePattaya/

 

 

[tolsti]

10 hours ago, EdBellSmokeAndBooze said:

Hello,

 

Have you tried this ?

 

https://www.facebook.com/ChinaPalacePattaya/

 

 

 

 

It is/was a very average delivery service set up I understand by Nick he Pizza. Hasn't been open now for weeks. 

[EdBellSmokeAndBooze]

30 minutes ago, tolsti said:

 

 

It is/was a very average delivery service set up I understand by Nick he Pizza. Hasn't been open now for weeks. 

 

So it is really definitively closed ?

Another loser restaurateur ?

Why so many in Thailand ?

 

 

 

 

[Jingthing]

Chef Tui Ranger

Slogan -- Because Food is Happiness of Mankind 

!!!NEW!!!

BBQ Pork RIBS specialty restaurant

Soi 5 (Immigration) Jomtien, right hand side, not far from Beach Road

 

Decently sized open aired joint with SIZZLING exciting signage, the different sizes of ribs are displayed in front near the grill. 

The cheapest smaller order is 220 including three very small cups of sides/sauce. 

Sizes and prices go up from there. 

Sides of potatoes and salads on offer as well for extra.

Also on offer low priced meat/chicken kebabs but it's clear this place is all about the pork ribs. 

This is a Thai style place.

Whether it's worth it depends on how good the ribs are. I haven't tried as yet. 

Maybe some of you will and report back. 

Edited January 1, 2018 by Jingthing

[Jingthing]

On 12/15/2017 at 8:35 PM, bleble said:

 

For me it is perfectly clear. The only restaurant that will barbecue meat before your eyes.

Do you know any other places doing this apart from street sellers ?

 

What barbecue tradition do you know ? Barbecue is barbecue, I do not see anything else to think about ?! But I might be wrong.

 

 

 

Yes, you are wrong. 

BBQ is not BBQ.

There are many different regional styles.

I did stop into this new place, Firepork, at Avenue Mall tonight and they are now in a very soft opening phase. They don't have their main feature going yes, which will be KOREAN style pork BBQ but presumably with some kind of modern twist.

Yes, you heard it -- KOREAN STYLE.

They do have a menu now on offer of appetizers and novelty dishes, very much in the modern creative (frou frou trendy) Korean style. Not traditional dishes at all. There is also a Japanese fried chicken choice. I found the appetizer prices really high. Seems like a good candidate for EATIGO.COM for me anyway as for Korean I'd rather go to traditional places or to Bonchon specifically for Korean fried chicken (which btw Firepork won't be doing). 

It's not a chain. One of a kind. 

Maybe this gimmick will work for moneyed Thais to go along with the K Pop trend. I really can't see this being a hit with most expats and tourists.

But I might be wrong. 

 

Edited January 3, 2018 by Jingthing

[champers]

On 12/20/2017 at 6:29 PM, champers said:

Recently, I reported that Shamalamadindong has closed. This will be opening at the location (no timeframe, sorry).

 

This place is now open; directly opposite Pizza Big on Naklua Road.

Also on Naklua Road, the recently closed Coffee Club is being replaced by a branch of Thai Express. Work onsite is ongoing.

[dpdp]

15 minutes ago, champers said:

This place is now open; directly opposite Pizza Big on Naklua Road.

Also on Naklua Road, the recently closed Coffee Club is being replaced by a branch of Thai Express. Work onsite is ongoing.

 

And have you tried Yipinlou on third road near the junction where are located all the Thai bars/disco (shortcut to go to BigC) ?

 

 

[Roger Lee]

Big Kahuna

In the old Pastrami and Rye place, same great chef. Had the bacon cheeseburger, patty was cooked fresh, not frozen. The bun was toasted to perfection.

Definitely a quality burger, good to see Jim back. I’ll definitely be back for more, probably try the pizza next.


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[richsilver]

I was there last night and I agree with Roger Lee.  The burger was quite good indeed.  I think they are off to a good start.

[Spaniel]

9 minutes ago, richsilver said:

I was there last night and I agree with Roger Lee.  The burger was quite good indeed.  I think they are off to a good start.

How about prices?       I liked the old P on R but thought his prices on the high side.

[ThaiBob]

15 minutes ago, Spaniel said:

How about prices?       I liked the old P on R but thought his prices on the high side.

I had the burger yesterday too and like others said it was very tasty. Note that some burgers and sandwiches (not all) use a KC sauce which is quite spicy with a definite bite. Next time no sauce for me. Price was 285 which included a Coke, burger, and your choice of BBQ beans, potato salad or fries. The fries were not special. Also note their liquor license is still being processed so no alcohol. 

Edited January 14, 2018 by ThaiBob

[dpdp]

6 hours ago, ThaiBob said:

I had the burger yesterday too and like others said it was very tasty. Note that some burgers and sandwiches (not all) use a KC sauce which is quite spicy with a definite bite. Next time no sauce for me. Price was 285 which included a Coke, burger, and your choice of BBQ beans, potato salad or fries. The fries were not special. Also note their liquor license is still being processed so no alcohol. 

 

So it is just a burger place ? Another champion decided to fail again and again ?!

 

 

[pegman]

1 hour ago, dpdp said:

 

So it is just a burger place ? Another champion decided to fail again and again ?!

 

 

No it's not so try again.

[Roger Lee]

 
So it is just a burger place ? Another champion decided to fail again and again ?!
 
 

He has sandwiches and pizza, along with an excellent breakfast menu.


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[champers]

4 hours ago, Roger Lee said:

He has sandwiches and pizza, along with an excellent breakfast menu.


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Is there anything Hawaiian themed? Hawaiian pizza, I imagine, but any other dishes?

[ThaiBob]

9 hours ago, dpdp said:

 

So it is just a burger place ? Another champion decided to fail again and again ?!

 

 

Not hardly. Sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, breafast with the current focus on breakfast and lunch as they currently close at 7.  They will be adding their own delivery service and Thai menu. 

[hackjam]

WOW, cant believe how negative some folk are, talk about not giving a place a chance.

[Roger Lee]

12 hours ago, champers said:

Is there anything Hawaiian themed? Hawaiian pizza, I imagine, but any other dishes?

I’m certainly not an expert on Hawaiian themed.  Ambience and decorum looks Hawaiian as does the menu with the names of the offerings.  I did have a slice of pineapple next to my burger if that counts.

 

Seriously, Big Kahuna is a nice touch but I enjoyed the food even more. :-)

 

[Jingthing]

WOW, cant believe how negative some folk are, talk about not giving a place a chance.

I think it's a sport.

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[balo]

And the famous Reuben sandwich is back , expensive at 300 baht but it's a big one so you don't have to eat for a while.

[Awohalitsiktoli]

19 hours ago, Roger Lee said:

He has sandwiches and pizza, along with an excellent breakfast menu.


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Yes, at least some items are "Hawaiian."  The breakfast menu includes n omelette made with spam (national Hawaiian food item) and pineapple, among other stuff....several other breakfast items. The pizza is very good.   Nice staff too.   Give the place a try.

[The manic]

I had the excellent 550baht lobster special at cherries on third road. The large starter was good too as was the desert tiramisu. 

[Roger Lee]

On 1/14/2018 at 10:08 AM, Roger Lee said:

Big Kahuna

In the old Pastrami and Rye place, same great chef. Had the bacon cheeseburger, patty was cooked fresh, not frozen. The bun was toasted to perfection.

Definitely a quality burger, good to see Jim back. I’ll definitely be back for more, probably try the pizza next.


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Well I went back for pizza and I have to say it was probably the best pizza I’ve had here.  Knowing the many preferences and definitions of a good pizza along with my favorite crust being thin and crispy, which it was, I’m fully aware of detractors and naysayers chiming in but that’s okay.  

 

That said the thin and crispy crust was cooked to perfection, none have been better than I’ve found here.  The sauce was very tasty and flavorful along with a more than ample amount of toppings.  Jim reports that soon plans are in the works for other styles of crusts soon.  I ordered the Metropolitis, it did not disappoint.

 

New on the menu is Thai food.  Jim had high praises for his Thai chef from Bangkok.  My Thai gf ordered Tom Yum Goong and surprisingly she enjoyed the dish.  I say surprisingly because she is known for being very discriminate being a somewhat of a Thai chef herself.  It is highly unusual for her to like any Thai dish from a restaurant especially a Farlang Restaurant, so my hat’s off to the chef.  

 

What a a great place for dining, both of us will be back!

 

 

Edited January 16, 2018 by Roger Lee

[Jingthing]

That does look like a quite good more American pizza. I suppose Italian food purists might better avoid.

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[hackjam]

For me, P & R was one of the best Pizza I had in Pattaya, was sad to see it go, so hopefully, this place will be something similar.

[lou62]

^^ That Pizza looks great RL. Would love a slice right now.

[Awohalitsiktoli]

Tried the "burger."  Amazing........the burgers are very, very good......the best I have had in all of Thailand (all of Asia). The meat tasted like US grade beef and it was not ground to a past like most places do; rather, it was ground corsely and properly cooked. U are in for a treat! 

[digbeth]

MA-LA Craze

 

Not an actual restaurant visit/review but a note to keep an eye out for the new Thai restaurant craze of MA-LA (Chinese for spicy)

Basically a bbq type restaurant with spicy Szechuan pepper sauce on various things on skewer and of course Szechuan pepper soup.

 

This trend were first around Northern Thailand and is now everywhere in Bangkok, most are outdoor type like a all you can eat BBQ place, with probably cheap and not very good quality ingredients, but hey, if you want tingly MA-LA Szechuan pepper, they've got it. 

 

It's only a matter of time when one opens in Pattaya