The Hit And Run Restaurant "review" Thread

[Jingthing]

Honest Indian appears to be regularly available now on the delivery apps.

But wait. There is a problem.

The menu is all vegetarian. 

I ordered an all veg meal from there and it was great, but I usually want some meat. Their tandoori chicken used to be particularly good. Weirdly even before they only had chicken, no lamb or fish. 

So unless they at least add chicken, on the hunt again for a most regular Indian place. Not sure I'm going to find that. As it stands I'm just mixing it up and not finding a holy grail. 

[petermik]

On 7/18/2022 at 7:47 AM, Mutt Daeng said:

They both look nice.

Personally, I like Bowmans pies (Steak & Kidney or Mince & Onion). Up here in Buriram, I get them from Nookie. You used to be able to get them @ Friendship, Foodland & a few other places.

Best pies in Patts are bought from the Caddyshack pub...or for a higher price in Friendship.

[hotandsticky]

18 minutes ago, petermik said:

Best pies in Patts are bought from the Caddyshack pub...or for a higher price in Friendship.

 

Caddyshack good for every day pies; NOTHING beats a Tinnies pie IMO.

[hotandsticky]

5 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

 

Caddyshack good for every day pies; NOTHING beats a Tinnies pie IMO.

Evidence of above.

 

 

A Tinnies steak and kidney pie with Harry Ramsden's mushy peas. Plus a dob of Fruity Brown Sauce from The Relish Company.

 

 

 

 

[jacko45k]

22 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

 

Caddyshack good for every day pies; NOTHING beats a Tinnies pie IMO.

Used to regularly get those and get a few in the freezer.... not cheap but good, plenty filling with good meat.... sadly on top of the price they added delivery, which was expensive...albeit a long way from   their shop.

[Mutt Daeng]

17 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

Evidence of above.

 

 

A Tinnies steak and kidney pie with Harry Ramsden's mushy peas. Plus a dob of Fruity Brown Sauce from The Relish Company.

 

 

 

 

Looks pretty damn good to me. I'll have to try on next time I'm in Pattaya.

[roger101]

Before Covid I used to order various pies and Bacon and sausages etc from Buriram Pie Man. Delivered by bus to the bus station on Sukhumvit. As the bus fare was added to my order I used to wait until my little freezer was nearly empty before ordering to make it feasible.

The main reason for ordering (apart from the fact of the quality) it was the only place I found that did a favorite of mine Boiling Bacon.

 

My freezer is full right now but when it empty's I will be reordering.

[Jingthing]

Frankie's

2nd Road

Jomtien

Frankie's Inn - Authentic Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria and Boutique Hotel (business.site)

This has been mentioned before. It's a full Italian restaurant but this is about their PIZZA. For me, in terms of PIZZA, a great crust is a must. Well Frankie's has it, to my taste it has improved, and I don't know of a better crust in town. The style is sort of Naples style, medium thick, not crispy, some chewiness, a good char, and a wonderful flavor. Their toppings are good quality and ample as well although I'm not thrilled with their topping choices in general, which tends to be on the gourmet frou frou side but not exclusively.  So I would say if you haven't tried it recently, you might be missing out. 

[LarrySR]

10 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Frankie's

2nd Road

Jomtien

Frankie's Inn - Authentic Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria and Boutique Hotel (business.site)

This has been mentioned before. It's a full Italian restaurant but this is about their PIZZA. For me, in terms of PIZZA, a great crust is a must. Well Frankie's has it, to my taste it has improved, and I don't know of a better crust in town. The style is sort of Naples style, medium thick, not crispy, some chewiness, a good char, and a wonderful flavor. Their toppings are good quality and ample as well although I'm not thrilled with their topping choices in general, which tends to be on the gourmet frou frou side but not exclusively.  So I would say if you haven't tried it recently, you might be missing out. 

FRANKIES is to be commended for bringing something a bit different to the Italian dining scene.

Other day I ordered the pumpkin soup, eggplant and a pizza from the daily special menu.

Went back the next day, had that eggplant again and the Frankies fried pizza bread.

The fried pizza bread is nice to take home and re-heat up in a pan the next day. 

MENU: https://www.facebook.com/frankiespattaya/menu

 

WEEKLY Specials (From August 5 till August 11)

Mediterranean Tuna - 340 THB

Focaccia with Pan Seared Prawn, Green Apple & Burrata Cheese - 320 THB

Risotto Asparagus & Prawn - 390 THB

Pizza Italian sausage, Pumpkin, Spinach & Parmesan - 350 THB

Crema Catalana - 180 THB

Oyster Fine de Claire n3 - 510 THB

FRANKIE'S INN

Everyday - 12 PM to 10 PM

Call 092 783 0620

[hackjam]

I do love the spicy salami pizza from Frankies.

[Jingthing]

1 hour ago, hackjam said:

I do love the spicy salami pizza from Frankies.

Yeah that's a good one worthy of repeat orders. On the other hand a fancy one like pumpkin cream was "interesting" for me as a one off. 

[redwood1]

On 8/2/2022 at 2:44 AM, Jingthing said:

Honest Indian appears to be regularly available now on the delivery apps.

But wait. There is a problem.

The menu is all vegetarian. 

I ordered an all veg meal from there and it was great, but I usually want some meat. Their tandoori chicken used to be particularly good. Weirdly even before they only had chicken, no lamb or fish. 

So unless they at least add chicken, on the hunt again for a most regular Indian place. Not sure I'm going to find that. As it stands I'm just mixing it up and not finding a holy grail. 

The Honest Indians food is fantastic and not expensive, but man they are so flaky about keeping the apps open.....I talked to the owner......I asked about the app being closed so much and he told me they were to busy and had no time for the apps...

 

If we farang think their food rocks.....I bet the Indians must go nuts for their food......So I bet they really are busy......

 

I have tried about 5-6 other Indian restaurants and my rating is YAWN.....

 

 

[Jingthing]

51 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

The Honest Indians food is fantastic and not expensive, but man they are so flaky about keeping the apps open.....I talked to the owner......I asked about the app being closed so much and he told me they were to busy and had no time for the apps...

 

If we farang think their food rocks.....I bet the Indians must go nuts for their food......So I bet they really are busy......

 

I have tried about 5-6 other Indian restaurants and my rating is YAWN.....

 

 

Cool.

That was my guess for the explanation. Being busy!

[bobbin]

22 hours ago, hackjam said:

I do love the spicy salami pizza from Frankies.

I ordered this spicy salami pizza at Frankies last week..

 

I was not impressed. The salami was practically carbonized making for an unappetizing pizza, not particularly improved by the pizza crust.

 

I specifically went to Frankies for a good pizza, after 4 fails from other "Italian" restaurants. Their pizzas are about 50% more expensive than others.

 

I was reminded why it's been more than 2 years since the last time i had one of their pizzas...

[Jingthing]

Taste in pizzas are very subjective. Frankie's salami pizza uses pecorino cheese which is quite distinctive and unusual on a pizza. Obviously using ingredients like that justifies higher prices but if you don’t like their pizzas you don't like their pizzas. Again I have noticed an improvement in their crust. 

[LarrySR]

2 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Taste in pizzas are very subjective. Frankie's salami pizza uses pecorino cheese which is quite distinctive and unusual on a pizza. Obviously using ingredients like that justifies higher prices but if you don’t like their pizzas you don't like their pizzas. Again I have noticed an improvement in their crust. 

Frankies is also offering thick crust along with the classic. 

[hackjam]

5 hours ago, Jingthing said:

pecorino cheese

Always wondered what that bomb was, awesome kick to it

[redwood1]

Ok folks can anyone recommend a Good and Cheap Indian restaurant like the Honest Indian who friggging is closed all the time....I mean their app is closed... 

 

Not interested in expensive and good, or Cheap and bad......Just cheap and good.........I want to order using a app....Thanks

[PoorSucker]

Pa Boons (ป้าบุญคาเฟ่)

 

Little bit outside the city close to the DLT office. 

This is a huge place but we had to wait 15 min for a table. 

Very popular among Thai for family dinner on Sunday. 

Surprised by the quality of the food, it's real genuine Thai food as the tourists never come here. 

They have seating on both sides of the parking, left side is best. 

You need to wait to be seated, you'll get a pager for when your table is ready, enjoy the garden while you wait. 

Excellent Tom Yum Talay, spicy. 

Baked mussels with OMG hot sauce. 

View from our table.

Other tables. 

Garden. 

Garden

Small animals birds etc. 

Some menu items. 

 

 

Conclusion, very nice day out. 

Bring your wife or TGF here and she'll be happy. 

My TGF has been smiling all day. 

 

Pa Boons
+66 94 455 5644
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ca77xhEfnTmbcxnv7

[Jingthing]

45 minutes ago, redwood1 said:

Ok folks can anyone recommend a Good and Cheap Indian restaurant like the Honest Indian who friggging is closed all the time....I mean their app is closed... 

 

Not interested in expensive and good, or Cheap and bad......Just cheap and good.........I want to order using a app....Thanks

Not really but sometimes it depends on the specific dishes that you like.

Perhaps try Indian Touch and Indian Rasoi?

[hackjam]

11 hours ago, redwood1 said:

Ok folks can anyone recommend a Good and Cheap Indian restaurant like the Honest Indian who friggging is closed all the time....I mean their app is closed... 

 

Not interested in expensive and good, or Cheap and bad......Just cheap and good.........I want to order using a app....Thanks

Try Curry Home, its next to Cheap Charlies. Not sure if they are on any of the food Apps, but they deliver free to me in Jomtiem. 

Their chili chicken is good, Chinese like.

All curries I have had  have been good, except the lamb ones.

[Mutt Daeng]

14 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

Pa Boons (ป้าบุญคาเฟ่)

 

Little bit outside the city close to the DLT office. 

This is a huge place but we had to wait 15 min for a table. 

Very popular among Thai for family dinner on Sunday. 

Surprised by the quality of the food, it's real genuine Thai food as the tourists never come here. 

They have seating on both sides of the parking, left side is best. 

You need to wait to be seated, you'll get a pager for when your table is ready, enjoy the garden while you wait. 

Excellent Tom Yum Talay, spicy. 

Baked mussels with OMG hot sauce. 

View from our table.

Other tables. 

Garden. 

Garden

Small animals birds etc. 

Some menu items. 

 

 

Conclusion, very nice day out. 

Bring your wife or TGF here and she'll be happy. 

My TGF has been smiling all day. 

 

Pa Boons
+66 94 455 5644
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ca77xhEfnTmbcxnv7

Looks like a great place and the food looks great. I'm not surprised you have to wait for a table.

[hackjam]

Sunday last, went to Nickys and got their large roast lamb for a take away, 405B. The place was busy, nearly full and several take away's also.

When I got home, divided it in half, keeping one for mid week.

The meal was very good, no complaints. The lamb was the best I have had in Thailand, so tender and juice with just the right amount of fat,  large crispy Yorkie and proper roast spuds, not the deep fried most places serve.

Today, I had the other portion, had some left over mash from yesterday, so another fine meal.

Doubt this will be bettered for lamb Sunday Roast in Pattaya.

 

[PoorSucker]

Mr Toy.

OMG, the baked mussels in white wine and garlic is worthy of a trip here.

This is a cheap Thai restaurant serving something you get in a expensive restaurant in France.

 

Mr. Toy Restaurant (Sunan Top House)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VhzbFz9rowLEx71Y6

[McGregor21]

Chicken Enchilada's  - Central eatery food - Sorry no pictures as ive eaten them both.

 

Ok, ive never had Enchiladas before so I doubt these are authentic style, but I thought they were great. Just a hint of spice, shredded chicken,  cheese and a tomato sauce..

 

While I was at tops central mall yesterday I picked up 2 of these Enchiladas from the Central eatery grill right behind the Tops checkout. I actually thought they we're 55 baht each, but when I took them to the till they were 55 Baht per 100gms. So it was about 300 baht for the two. I prob wouldn't have bought them if I knew the correct price when I ordered,  but I will buy them again. Very good.

[redwood1]

15 hours ago, McGregor21 said:

Chicken Enchilada's  - Central eatery food - Sorry no pictures as ive eaten them both.

 

Ok, ive never had Enchiladas before so I doubt these are authentic style, but I thought they were great. Just a hint of spice, shredded chicken,  cheese and a tomato sauce..

 

While I was at tops central mall yesterday I picked up 2 of these Enchiladas from the Central eatery grill right behind the Tops checkout. I actually thought they we're 55 baht each, but when I took them to the till they were 55 Baht per 100gms. So it was about 300 baht for the two. I prob wouldn't have bought them if I knew the correct price when I ordered,  but I will buy them again. Very good.

If you like mexican food it does not get better than this...

 

https://www.hotmeals2u.com/

 

 

[redwood1]

15 hours ago, McGregor21 said:

Chicken Enchilada's  - Central eatery food - Sorry no pictures as ive eaten them both.

 

Ok, ive never had Enchiladas before so I doubt these are authentic style, but I thought they were great. Just a hint of spice, shredded chicken,  cheese and a tomato sauce..

 

While I was at tops central mall yesterday I picked up 2 of these Enchiladas from the Central eatery grill right behind the Tops checkout. I actually thought they we're 55 baht each, but when I took them to the till they were 55 Baht per 100gms. So it was about 300 baht for the two. I prob wouldn't have bought them if I knew the correct price when I ordered,  but I will buy them again. Very good.

Centrals food court is now expensive and lousy after the remodel.....The customers have voted with their feet too...

 

That place used to almost print money it was so incredibly busy..

 

A gold mine was traded in for a big yawner food court..

[jacko45k]

4 hours ago, redwood1 said:

Centrals food court is now expensive and lousy after the remodel.....The customers have voted with their feet too...

 

That place used to almost print money it was so incredibly busy..

 

A gold mine was traded in for a big yawner food court..

Central Festival Beach Rd.?... Me and Mrs went soon after it opened, and she quickly described it as far too expensive. Sort of turned my back on it ever since, and more so since the one in T21 opened. Did it get better for a while or are her and me just cheap?

[champers]

2 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Central Festival Beach Rd.?... Me and Mrs went soon after it opened, and she quickly described it as far too expensive. Sort of turned my back on it ever since, and more so since the one in T21 opened. Did it get better for a while or are her and me just cheap?

I go occasionally near the checkouts at Tops. The food and service are both good quality and prices are reasonable IMO  but enough to keep the riff-raff away.

[jacko45k]

1 minute ago, champers said:

I go occasionally near the checkouts at Tops. The food and service are both good quality and prices are reasonable IMO  but enough to keep the riff-raff away.

Well thanks a bunch!????