The Hit And Run Restaurant "review" Thread

[TaaSaparot]

46 minutes ago, AlexCanada said:

Visited Central Marina the other day and was saddened by the demise of Texas Chicken.  Not that I go often but it was a treat for me once a month.  Place was getting busier over time.  Guess Thai prefer their KFC.

 

Anyone know of another Texas Chicken in Pattaya?

 

The closed notice on their door said they had moved to ....... ?

[TaaSaparot]

Just now, TaaSaparot said:

The closed notice on their door said they had moved to ....... ?

Chaiprayuek 2

 

[Jingthing]

Where is Jomtien PTT branch?

[DrTuner]

4 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Where is Jomtien PTT branch?

https://goo.gl/maps/QeoFBQgCkYyUykzy7

 

PTT must mean the gas station.

Edited May 16, 2019 by DrTuner

[AlexCanada]

39 minutes ago, DrTuner said:

https://goo.gl/maps/QeoFBQgCkYyUykzy7

 

PTT must mean the gas station.

Omg that's so far away. Can I get there and back using the white baht bus? 

[TaaSaparot]

23 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Where is Jomtien PTT branch?

 

23 hours ago, TaaSaparot said:

Chaiprayuek 2

 

[KneeDeep]

23 hours ago, AlexCanada said:

Omg that's so far away. Can I get there and back using the white baht bus? 

 

Yes

[KittenKong]

On 5/16/2019 at 6:54 PM, DrTuner said:

https://goo.gl/maps/QeoFBQgCkYyUykzy7

 

PTT must mean the gas station.

There are a lot of restaurants and other shops in that new service station.

[DrTuner]

15 minutes ago, KittenKong said:

There are a lot of restaurants and other shops in that new service station.

Interesting. It's not too far from me so maybe I'll pay a visit soon. Not exactly a place where I'd go for gourmet food but might be one to pop by while heading south.

[Jingthing]

Food Court

Avenue Mall

Taiwanese / Chinese stall

 

Well this place that I consider a "FIND" has apparently not been found by enough people to bother to stay open!

 

The last two times I visited specifically to eat there, they were dark.

 

No sign of being officially closed at this point. The signage is still up. But I am not happy with the situation. 

[toenail]

I do not understand the renovated Marina Mall leasing strategy...( well, maybe I do, the Thai business way of thinking is to lease as much space to food vendors outside and do not care it takes clientele from the big name franchise restaurants that have invested in leasing long term inside the shopping center. Most of the restaurants at Marina shopping center (2nd Rd) are not packed , including the new building that was constructed just for restaurants ( tastefully done). So why does the business manager in charge of leasing and making the place attractive allow food vendors to sell food outside, taking customers away from the established restaurants inside. No one likes to eat in an empty restaurant. Is it a “I do not care” attitude because if the restaurants go out of business, the shopping center already had their long term deposit?


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[Yellowtail]

1 hour ago, toenail said:

I do not understand the renovated Marina Mall leasing strategy...( well, maybe I do, the Thai business way of thinking is to lease as much space to food vendors outside and do not care it takes clientele from the big name franchise restaurants that have invested in leasing long term inside the shopping center. Most of the restaurants at Marina shopping center (2nd Rd) are not packed , including the new building that was constructed just for restaurants ( tastefully done). So why does the business manager in charge of leasing and making the place attractive allow food vendors to sell food outside, taking customers away from the established restaurants inside. No one likes to eat in an empty restaurant. Is it a “I do not care” attitude because if the restaurants go out of business, the shopping center already had their long term deposit?


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I think it fair to say it's two separate markets. Plenty of people wandering around Marina Mall (or any nicer mall) that don't earn enough in a day to take their girl/family to one of the nicer places, and the guys making the long jack will go to the nicer place regardless. 

[AlexCanada]

6 hours ago, toenail said:

I do not understand the renovated Marina Mall leasing strategy...( well, maybe I do, the Thai business way of thinking is to lease as much space to food vendors outside and do not care it takes clientele from the big name franchise restaurants that have invested in leasing long term inside the shopping center. Most of the restaurants at Marina shopping center (2nd Rd) are not packed , including the new building that was constructed just for restaurants ( tastefully done). So why does the business manager in charge of leasing and making the place attractive allow food vendors to sell food outside, taking customers away from the established restaurants inside. No one likes to eat in an empty restaurant. Is it a “I do not care” attitude because if the restaurants go out of business, the shopping center already had their long term deposit?

It's a shame because that new food building is so nice.  Only Shabushi and Santa Fe remain upstairs.  I go to the Santa Fe there the staff is friendly.  It is fairly busy.  Stopped going to the Shabushi there because the other Shabushi restaurants are better.  It was never busy.  

 

I look around the restaurants downstairs but nothing ever seems to catch my eye.  Is that guy who boiled ramen noodles and sold them still there?  My choice in Central Marina is usually Sukiya.  

 

Marina suffered a big blow with Terminal 21 opening nearby.  

[Jingthing]

That special avocado with fruit ice sherbet that I recommended at T21 mall is no longer available.

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[Jingthing]

So sad. Food is so temporal. That Taiwanese food stall at the food court at Avenue Mall is definitely closed now. They took the sign down.

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[mogandave]

Yes, you eat it and a day later it’s gone!

[Jingthing]

Korea Restaurant

in the "Burger King Korean Food Mall"

off 2nd road, North Pattaya, north of Marina, south of T21

 

I've reviewed this place before. It's an authentic standard Korean dishes and BBQ restaurant. Their banchan is excellent. I've mentioned before it may be the best value in town if you order something like a tofu soup because with it you get their fantastic banchan, including a generous portion of fried fish, rice, water, and watermelon. That deal used to 200. They raised it to 230. Oh well. Still a great deal.

 

Anyway the news is this. They now have TWO locations. The one above as mentioned that's been there for many years and now a new location in the front of Marina Mall. Personally I think I'll probably keep going back the original one though. 

[Jingthing]

Cherry's

3rd road

Pattaya institution. 

 

Tonight is their CLOSING night. 

 

Rest

In

Pork

[bkk6060]

9 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Cherry's

3rd road

Pattaya institution. 

 

Tonight is their CLOSING night. 

 

Rest

In

Pork

What a shame I liked their buffet.

Any chance they are moving along with many expats to Vietnam or Cambodia?

Would like to visit if they are.

Thanks

[bkk6060]

On 6/17/2019 at 9:30 PM, Jingthing said:

Korea Restaurant

in the "Burger King Korean Food Mall"

off 2nd road, North Pattaya, north of Marina, south of T21

 

I've reviewed this place before. It's an authentic standard Korean dishes and BBQ restaurant. Their banchan is excellent. I've mentioned before it may be the best value in town if you order something like a tofu soup because with it you get their fantastic banchan, including a generous portion of fried fish, rice, water, and watermelon. That deal used to 200. They raised it to 230. Oh well. Still a great deal.

 

Anyway the news is this. They now have TWO locations. The one above as mentioned that's been there for many years and now a new location in the front of Marina Mall. Personally I think I'll probably keep going back the original one though. 

Sounds good.

What is the name of the place?

Is it "Korea restaurant" or another name?

Thanks

[Jingthing]

Sounds good.
What is the name of the place?
Is it "Korea restaurant" or another name?
Thanks

In English it's either Korea restaurant or Korean. That's it. Don't confuse it with the multiple other Korean restaurants in Burger King Korea town that have less generic Roman script names.

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[Jingthing]

Doubtful.
End of an era.

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[DrTuner]

Update on Jim's Burgers, they now have wraps and burrito-ish things as well. Went this week, wife had the burrito thing and it was quite alright. Unfortunately they renovated the place and it now looks like a prison toilet with white ceramic and bare concrete. The designer should be barred from human kind forever, it used to be more cozy american style diner but now it's downright repelling. Burgers and beers are still good. Just don't drop the soap.

[myjawe]

Sorry, but do you know any better restaurant but Kiss to eat not too poisoned food that seems almost healthy ?

I cannot stand anymore all these Thai "restaurants" that always miss ingredients and put more sugar and MSG than processed food.

Only kiss seems reliable for me, what about you ? Not your feeling, please talk about facts, Kiss is the best / most reliable restaurant around Thailand for me !

 

[JamJar]

On 6/29/2019 at 12:07 PM, Jingthing said:

Cherry's

3rd road

Pattaya institution. 

 

Tonight is their CLOSING night. 

 

Rest

In

Pork

 

Was a load of rubbish for too long.

[JamJar]

41 minutes ago, myjawe said:

Sorry, but do you know any better restaurant but Kiss to eat not too poisoned food that seems almost healthy ?

I cannot stand anymore all these Thai "restaurants" that always miss ingredients and put more sugar and MSG than processed food.

Only kiss seems reliable for me, what about you ? Not your feeling, please talk about facts, Kiss is the best / most reliable restaurant around Thailand for me !

 

 

Cannot agree about KISS at all.  Have never felt the need to return. Those prawns don't impress me.

I like Don Joe, as aforementioned. Also Ae & Ek Steak and Bakery is popular.

https://www.facebook.com/aeandek/?rf=868180949954735

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ae-Ek-Steak-Bakery-Siamcountry-Club/484725628701455

 

Jae Na on Thanon Chaiyaphruek is cheap and good. To be found at The Famous House.

 

If you are referring to low priced restaurants, don't expect too high standards.

 

 

 

[petemoss]

1 hour ago, myjawe said:

Sorry, but do you know any better restaurant but Kiss to eat not too poisoned food that seems almost healthy ?

I cannot stand anymore all these Thai "restaurants" that always miss ingredients and put more sugar and MSG than processed food.

Only kiss seems reliable for me, what about you ? Not your feeling, please talk about facts, Kiss is the best / most reliable restaurant around Thailand for me !

 

The only thing wrong with Kiss is that the food is disgusting and overpriced. And you're wrong about MSG, it's the staple seasoning in Kiss. There are only 2 reasons to go in Kiss, you're drunk, it's 3am and you and a random bar girl are starving or you're walking up Soi Diana to 2nd road and you have to walk through the restaurant because they've completely usurped the sidewalk.

 

Best food for taste and value in Pattaya at the moment, At The Table, 5th floor, Central. Thai/Japanese fusion food. Delicious and interesting. IMO the pizzas are the best in Pattaya too. Wafer thin with excellent tomato sauce and tasty toppings.

 

 

Edited July 6, 2019 by petemoss

[Jip99]

1 hour ago, petemoss said:

The only thing wrong with Kiss is that the food is disgusting and overpriced. And you're wrong about MSG, it's the staple seasoning in Kiss. There are only 2 reasons to go in Kiss, you're drunk, it's 3am and you and a random bar girl are starving or you're walking up Soi Diana to 2nd road and you have to walk through the restaurant because they've completely usurped the sidewalk.

 

Best food for taste and value in Pattaya at the moment, At The Table, 5th floor, Central. Thai/Japanese fusion food. Delicious and interesting. IMO the pizzas are the best in Pattaya too. Wafer thin with excellent tomato sauce and tasty toppings.

 

 

 

 

Absolute rubbish.

 

Kiss (especially Jomtien) have been knocking out half decent Thai staple food at a very price for years.

[JamJar]

1 hour ago, Jip99 said:

 

 

Absolute rubbish.

 

Kiss (especially Jomtien) have been knocking out half decent Thai staple food at a very price for years.

 

De gustibus non est disputandum 

 

"In matters of taste, there can be no disputes"

 

or as we like to say, "There is no accounting for taste".

 

 

[petemoss]

7 hours ago, Jip99 said:

 

 

Absolute rubbish.

 

Kiss (especially Jomtien) have been knocking out half decent Thai staple food at a very price for years.

I and most people find the food in kiss on 2nd Road disgusting. have done for years. YMMV.