The Hit And Run Restaurant "review" Thread

[seasia]

On 2/14/2021 at 6:34 AM, hackjam said:

Had an excellent Indian meal at the Curry Home last night, located on Soi Buakhao, near Lengkee junction.

My favorite place in and around Pattaya right now for Indian food.

Also, see India By Nature, the outstanding Indian restaurant near the Airport bus station in Jomtien, are doing 20% off dine in and 30% off for takeaways for this month. 

Thanks .Near me. I will take a look at the menu.

 

On the subject of Indian restaurants I noticed a couple of positive reviews here on Masala Twist Jomtien a while back.

I have never been.

Has anyone here been there or had food from there in the last couple of months or so?

 

I like their menu offering and their prices are fine for me.

Thinking of taking a visit.

 

Thanks

[Jingthing]

3 hours ago, seasia said:

Thanks .Near me. I will take a look at the menu.

 

On the subject of Indian restaurants I noticed a couple of positive reviews here on Masala Twist Jomtien a while back.

I have never been.

Has anyone here been there or had food from there in the last couple of months or so?

 

I like their menu offering and their prices are fine for me.

Thinking of taking a visit.

 

Thanks

Not often but yes within the last few months. They have been very consistent over time. But these days I am happier with Indian Rasoi especially for tandoori items.

[Jingthing]

Does anyone know where I can get Pakistani Haleem in Pattaya? With so many South Asian restaurants closed now I'm not sure where.

 

 

[jacko45k]

10 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Am I (or others) wasting my time even bothering to post about such non-mass market food types as above?

You are only likely to get my attention with food types I am familiar, UK, USA, Mexican, Spanish, Chinese, Middle Eastern etc etc... but if you get into Georgian, Latvian, Russian and such I will be skipping over it. 

[redwood1]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

You are only likely to get my attention with food types I am familiar, UK, USA, Mexican, Spanish, Chinese, Middle Eastern etc etc... but if you get into Georgian, Latvian, Russian and such I will be skipping over it. 

 

You bring up a good point regarding unfamiliar food.....

Which is one reason of that Indian food has such a hard time gaining traction with farangs.......In Pattaya or anywhere else for that matter......

 

Take a test......

 

How many Indian foods is anyone familiar with from this list....

List of Indian dishes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indian_dishes

 

My bet is close to ZERO for about 99% of farangs.....

 

With other countries unfamiliar food names at least you might have "SOME'' idea what the food is but with Indian food its hopeless without Googling the name...

 

[Jingthing]

2 hours ago, redwood1 said:

 

You bring up a good point regarding unfamiliar food.....

Which is one reason of that Indian food has such a hard time gaining traction with farangs.......In Pattaya or anywhere else for that matter......

 

Take a test......

 

How many Indian foods is anyone familiar with from this list....

List of Indian dishes

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indian_dishes

 

My bet is close to ZERO for about 99% of farangs.....

 

With other countries unfamiliar food names at least you might have "SOME'' idea what the food is but with Indian food its hopeless without Googling the name...

 

I get the impression that Indian food is familiar to most westerners here. Obviously not all of those dishes, that's what Google is for, but western popular dishes like chicken Tikka masala, nan, a range of curries,  etc.

[Jingthing]

6 hours ago, jacko45k said:

You are only likely to get my attention with food types I am familiar, UK, USA, Mexican, Spanish, Chinese, Middle Eastern etc etc... but if you get into Georgian, Latvian, Russian and such I will be skipping over it. 

Well obviously very few people are interested in the food of ALL countries. Even myself. It sounds like you are interested in a healthy diverse range though. 

Edited February 16, 2021 by Jingthing

[hackjam]

And, to be honest, in Thailand, there is not a lot of difference between the curries,. Most places will have a dozen different curries and some will have coconut milk in. Apart from the ones with coconut milk, they are similar.

Aside, Masala Twist is worth a visit

[hackjam]

Any decent Lebanese restaurant in Pattaya? 

[Jingthing]

27 minutes ago, hackjam said:

Any decent Lebanese restaurant in Pattaya? 

You haven't tried Grillicious at Terminal 21?

https://m.facebook.com/grilliciouslebanese/

It's open and on apps.

I consider it decent. Plus they have kibbeh.

There used to be a number but I'm not sure what's left open.

 

Related food but not specifically Lebanese is the quite good Falafel.and Hummus on Pratumnak. 

 

https://m.facebook.com/falafelandhummus1

Edited February 16, 2021 by Jingthing

[Yellowtail]

3 minutes ago, salsajapan said:

 

 

Details about new restaurants are always interesting, but opinions about food quality are useless because most people know nothing, just like the clown who keeps talking about Ninja restaurant, how ridiculous ?

But yes, being informed about new food available is useful, even when some people still do not know how to post a link or a photo  in 2021. Maybe your posts would be more interesting with more facts and less of your useless opinion ?

 

I can get facts and photos from websites and whatnot. I would much rather have someone's opinion of a restaurant than a picture of the food. and it takes a lot more effort to actually do a write-up. After a while one gets a feel for who's opinions/tastes are in line with my own. 

 

 

[Jingthing]

19 minutes ago, salsajapan said:

 

 

Details about new restaurants are always interesting, but opinions about food quality are useless because most people know nothing, just like the clown who keeps talking about Ninja restaurant, how ridiculous ?

But yes, being informed about new food available is useful, even when some people still do not know how to post a link or a photo  in 2021. Maybe your posts would be more interesting with more facts and less of your useless opinion ?

 

Well thanks for sharing your opinion. However this is roughly a restaurant REVIEW thread meaning both objective facts and subjective opinions are both very welcome here. Obviously opinions being subjective won't necessarily be shared by other people. 

A problem that I've had over the years when I recommend a place is going back and finding that it has gone downhill. In a normal country without the special laws of Thailand I would just come back and say sorry  but that place sucks now. But I don't do that meaning that other people trying will conclude that I don’t know what I'm talking about. Oh well. Can't be helped.

Again thanks for posting even though I do detect some hostility in your tone.

 

[polpott]

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

chicken Tikka masala

Originated in a restaurant in Glasgow. Not traditional Indian food.

[Jingthing]

45 minutes ago, polpott said:

Originated in a restaurant in Glasgow. Not traditional Indian food.

But served in many Indian restaurants in Pattaya. 

Burritos as we know them aren't really Mexican.

We could go on and on.

[jwdub]

4 hours ago, Jingthing said:

 

Related food but not specifically Lebanese is the quite good Falafel.and Hummus on Pratumnak. 

 

https://m.facebook.com/falafelandhummus1

 

Somewhat related is Falafel Ruty who operates a stand in the Jomtien night market.

I'm not an expert on this type of food but found her falafels in pita bread quite tasty.

She's also just branched out a stand quite recently in the Avenue shopping center on

2nd road adding a shakshuka dish to her menu there

[Jingthing]

2 hours ago, jwdub said:

 

Somewhat related is Falafel Ruty who operates a stand in the Jomtien night market.

I'm not an expert on this type of food but found her falafels in pita bread quite tasty.

She's also just branched out a stand quite recently in the Avenue shopping center on

2nd road adding a shakshuka dish to her menu there

Indeed.

I haven't tried her food yet but the shakshuka looks good. Does anyone know what time she quits for the day at the Avenue?

 

 

Edited February 16, 2021 by Jingthing

[polpott]

7 hours ago, Jingthing said:

But served in many Indian restaurants in Pattaya. 

Burritos as we know them aren't really Mexican.

We could go on and on.

As you do. 555

[salsajapan]

7 hours ago, jwdub said:

 

Somewhat related is Falafel Ruty who operates a stand in the Jomtien night market.

I'm not an expert on this type of food but found her falafels in pita bread quite tasty.

She's also just branched out a stand quite recently in the Avenue shopping center on

2nd road adding a shakshuka dish to her menu there

 

Food there is just as any other shop selling falafel and hummus, but I have never found as cheap as here and the girl is more than friendly (but I have to agree that I am a handsome man ???? ).

Clearly recommend, but I won't say that it's over good or not, because just as mcdonalds burgers, they all are the same.

 

 

 

[polpott]

7 minutes ago, salsajapan said:

Clearly recommend, but I won't say that it's over good or not, because just as mcdonalds burgers, they all are the same.

Clearly you've never tried Burger King. Succulent and tasty with their own unique dressing. Best burgers this side of the Pacific. Highly recommended.

[Jingthing]

30 minutes ago, polpott said:

Clearly you've never tried Burger King. Succulent and tasty with their own unique dressing. Best burgers this side of the Pacific. Highly recommended.

I like the "Italian" burger at Marco's but alas its 390 baht. Oh my.

[Jingthing]

Following up on my risky query about whether I or anyone else for that matter should even bother to post about more obscure national cuisines (for the audience here) I feel satisfied that there are at least two or three people that are interested to some degree.

 

That said rather than seeking likes and certainly not seeking mocking emoticons I would really appreciate some personal feedback. For example I tried that Sichuan restaurant at Terminal 21 that you mentioned and I really enjoyed these dishes or negative reactions as well. In other words signs of life. You know  so it doesn't feel so much like posting into the ether.

Edited February 16, 2021 by Jingthing

[Jingthing]

1 hour ago, polpott said:

As you do. 555

Dooby dooby doo.

Edited February 16, 2021 by Jingthing

[Scott]

Baiting, bickering, inflammatory posts and replies reported and removed. 

 

[HashBrownHarry]

9 hours ago, Jingthing said:

I like the "Italian" burger at Marco's but alas its 390 baht. Oh my.

Oh my indeed, a whole $13....

 

Best burger in town is Prime Burger, owner is a lovely chap too.

 

Think it's about 300baht with FF and a drink.

[Jingthing]

An update on Yupas Soul food restaurant on Soi Lengkee. Close to the 3rd road side.

 

They are indeed open.

Daily except Monday. 

It's a small shop so I suggest avoiding peak hours.

They're not currently on any apps but will deliver if you call them for a fee.

They haven't been updating their FB page. Perhaps too busy cooking.

 

I did stop in and had the Louisiana style red beans and rice (200) and collard greens side (100). It had sausage in it and included a small corn bread muffin. They do indeed sell collard greens.  Their original now gone Grab listing didn't show it so I incorrectly assumed they didn't have it

 

The red beans and rice dish was as good as can be hoped for in Thailand. I was less thrilled with the collard greens. While authentically containing ham, the overall flavor profile reminded me too much of soupy greens you'd find at Thai street food. Not saying it was bad but it just didn't transport me to deep south USA.

 

Side note. I think the classic meat flavoring for collard greens is ham hocks. But I was reading about a famous soul food restaurant n D.C. that uses smoked turkey wings instead. I think I've had it like that and yes even better.

 

Many more items to try on their menu!

 

I would say come on down y'all.

 

 

https://m.facebook.com/pages/Yupas-Soul-Food-and-Thai-Kitchen/

 

Edited February 17, 2021 by Jingthing

[Jingthing]

To the members here that appear to be overusing the HAHA emoji on this thread (which I've  recently learned is considered trolling, even stalking) perhaps it would be more useful and informative for everyone if you actually posted and said what you find so funny instead. 

[Yellowtail]

7 hours ago, Jingthing said:

An update on Yupas Soul food restaurant on Soi Lengkee. Close to the 3rd road side.

 

They are indeed open.

Daily except Monday. 

It's a small shop so I suggest avoiding peak hours.

They're not currently on any apps but will deliver if you call them for a fee.

They haven't been updating their FB page. Perhaps too busy cooking.

 

I did stop in and had the Louisiana style red beans and rice (200) and collard greens side (100). It had sausage in it and included a small corn bread muffin. They do indeed sell collard greens.  Their original now gone Grab listing didn't show it so I incorrectly assumed they didn't have it

 

The red beans and rice dish was as good as can be hoped for in Thailand. I was less thrilled with the collard greens. While authentically containing ham, the overall flavor profile reminded me too much of soupy greens you'd find at Thai street food. Not saying it was bad but it just didn't transport me to deep south USA.

 

Side note. I think the classic meat flavoring for collard greens is ham hocks. But I was reading about a famous soul food restaurant n D.C. that uses smoked turkey wings instead. I think I've had it like that and yes even better.

 

Many more items to try on their menu!

 

I would say come on down y'all.

 

 

https://m.facebook.com/pages/Yupas-Soul-Food-and-Thai-Kitchen/

 

 

I think neckbones (fresh or smoked) are pretty if not most common with greens.  Hocks in beans is real common. 

 

I does not surprise me they are not able to use decent ham, not sure where they would even get it. Tough to get decent bacon here as well, at least with enough flavor to do justice to a pot of greens...

[Yellowtail]

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

To the members here that appear to be overusing the HAHA emoji on this thread (which I've  recently learned is considered trolling, even stalking) perhaps it would be more useful and informative for everyone if you actually posted and said what you find so funny instead. 

 

Don't take yourself so seriously, comments like this are just bait...

[TaaSaparot]

8 hours ago, Jingthing said:

To the members here that appear to be overusing the HAHA emoji on this thread (which I've  recently learned is considered trolling, even stalking) perhaps it would be more useful and informative for everyone if you actually posted and said what you find so funny instead. 

 

Damned if you do, Damned if you don't.

[TaaSaparot]

Here is one for Khun @Jingthing

 

Is Reunion Island Cuisine obscure enough?

 

 

Edited February 19, 2021 by TaaSaparot