The Hit And Run Restaurant "review" Thread

[AlwaysThere]

2 hours ago, Briggsy said:

It is definitely shown on Google Maps and is also clearly visible on Street View.

 

Try

 

กะเพรา ตีพุง

 

 

That works: Map link 

On 12/16/2024 at 11:27 PM, Briggsy said:

Kaphrao Tee Phung (Belly-punching Basil)

 

On Sukhumvit, 6 km North of Pattaya, Southbound side

 

XWMC+43 Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri

 

They do khanom jeen and stir-fries. 50 Baht for a stir-fry. Very clean and a lot of care taken to make sure everything was done well. Open 7:30 am to 4:45 pm

 

[Jingthing]

Best Pad Krapow in town! (For my taste)

 

Pad Krapow may be the national dish of Thailand but it varies quite a lot from place to place.

 

Years ago the version at the long closed Boat Restaurant on 2nd road was my ideal Pad Krapow.

 

But since then I eat it less because I haven't found a place that does it my way.

 

Well now I have.

 

Not only does this place have the best Pad Krapow in town (for my taste) but is also in the running for an exceptionally good basic Made to Order restaurant in general (with a few odd quirks).

 

The place is called Heo-Kaow Kitchen aka Hor Khao Restaurant no English sign on Thepprasit road beach side in the same block coming from Tappraya.

 

But you don't want to eat there!

 

Why? 

 

Because it's a smoke fest in there from all the cooking although you might want to go once to meet the wonderful friendly proprietor lady chef.

 

No English menu in the restaurant.

 

Order on GRAB instead which has an English menu.

 

Same prices as the restaurant.

 

Typical Thai style price level like 60 baht Pad Krapow rice with egg and 150 seafood tomyum which might seem a little high but it's packed with seafood.

 

Everything I've had there so far is very good and expect that will continue. But here's the glitch -- no salads (yams) and no curries. But other than that the menu is robust and tom kha gai might substitute OK for a curry. Also no pad Thai which I give it points for. 

 

On the grab menu there is a spice level list in Thai.

 

The top one is no spice

The next two are low spice (fresh or dried chile)

The next two medium spice

The last two very spicy

 

Special requests are followed precisely. Such as runny egg (I wrote in Thai on Grab) and minced meat (if you choose chicken, you need to say, pork has the option).

 

One thing that really amazed me is that on one order I asked for no spice on one dish and top spice on another and that's how they came!

 

Almost all Thai restaurants will peg you spice wise and do all the dishes one way or the other. In other words if you ask for mild pak boong and spicy tom yum you'll likely get mild everything or spicy everything. 

 

I don't know that she really needs the extra business, but now you know. Don't all order at once.

[Jingthing]

To add, the recommended Thai restaurant above is in Jomtien if you didn’t know those streets.

So delivery to Jomtien and south and central Pattaya should be good.

 

To most easily find it on Grab search for

 

ห่อข้าว

 

[Jingthing]

Ignoring laugh emoji from Pineapple Guy, finding the "perfect" Pad Krapow for you is a very worthy obsession.

 

 

[Jim Blue]

Anyone know if the little known and perhaps only Spanish restaurant  on Thepprasit Road ( just up from the gas station and on the other side ) is still open?  I fancy a paella !

[Jingthing]

8 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

Anyone know if the little known and perhaps only Spanish restaurant  on Thepprasit Road ( just up from the gas station and on the other side ) is still open?  I fancy a paella !

I doubt it but Don Pepe's in Soi Diana is still going. 

 

Don Pepe Tapas Bar Pattaya | Menu Paella

[Jim Blue]

Thanks

[TaaSaparot]

On 1/4/2025 at 6:44 PM, Jim Blue said:

Anyone know if the little known and perhaps only Spanish restaurant  on Thepprasit Road ( just up from the gas station and on the other side ) is still open?  I fancy a paella !

 

On 1/4/2025 at 6:56 PM, Jingthing said:

I doubt it

 

 

 

@Jim Blue 

I admit I have not eaten there in years, but yes it was still open the last time I came past.

 

[KannikaP]

22 hours ago, TaaSaparot said:

 

 

 

 

@Jim Blue 

I admit I have not eaten there in years, but yes it was still open the last time I came past.

 

Which was when please?

[Jingthing]

22 hours ago, TaaSaparot said:

 

 

 

 

@Jim Blue 

I admit I have not eaten there in years, but yes it was still open the last time I came past.

 

Hello there, brother.

Thanks for the correction by Jim Blue about the very old Spanish place on Thepprasit which I have never been to. 

I have been to Pepe's several times and it's been quite good, but not lately as I find it too expensive so I can't vouch for it's current quality.

I did assume that old place was gone because they just seem totally invisible on online radar.

It didn't seem logical to me that a place like that could have made it through Covid and no publicity when so many places did close during that period (on top of the normal high rate of restaurant failures -- tough business).

To Pineapple Man -- there is no need to insult anyone here for such matters, especially in this case where I said I doubt it. I didn't say I know it's closed.

But I get it. Experience with you and your trolling behavior over many years has shown that you have a personal vendetta going on. Pretty messed up but if that makes you happy. Enjoy.

[treetops]

On 1/4/2025 at 11:44 AM, Jim Blue said:

Anyone know if the little known and perhaps only Spanish restaurant  on Thepprasit Road ( just up from the gas station and on the other side ) is still open?  I fancy a paella !

 

This one?

 

 

Google says yes and most recent review I saw was 3 months ago.

[Jingthing]

5 minutes ago, treetops said:

 

This one?

 

 

Google says yes and most recent review I saw was 3 months ago.

That's good evidence and the owner replied too.

Apparently open 27 years!

[TaaSaparot]

21 hours ago, Jingthing said:

To Pineapple Man -- there is no need to insult anyone here for such matters, especially in this case where I said I doubt it. I didn't say I know it's closed.

 

Insult?

I think replying that "I doubt it" to whether a restaurant, that you know nothing about, is open or not, is pretty insulting to the owner of this wonderful restaurant.

And lets be honest, you have a past record of such behaviour.

Cue deflection, name calling, and the playing of the victim card.

🙄

 

 

[Jingthing]

15 minutes ago, TaaSaparot said:

 

Insult?

I think replying that "I doubt it" to whether a restaurant, that you know nothing about, is open or not, is pretty insulting to the owner of this wonderful restaurant.

And lets be honest, you have a past record of such behaviour.

Cue deflection, name calling, and the playing of the victim card.

🙄

 

 

Doubling down on the over the top insults and unfounded accusations. In the real world not the fever dream of your twisted vendetta casually saying I doubt it on an internet forum is merely an expression of a casual subjective impression. To add the discussion of the place prompted information about the place Valencia restaurant still being in business. Great! If you want to be productive instead of acting like a vindictive vicious forum sniper perhaps you could post a review of their food as you seem to have indicated you know about it. But you won't do that will you. That wouldn't serve your vendetta to actually add value to this topic.

[NewGuy]

I posted a review of Valencia 15+/- years ago. Food was excellent, exuberant cook / owner was offensive to his family and customers.

[Yellowtail]

meow 

[Espanol]

 

 

El 17/12/2024 a las 5:27, Briggsy dijo:

Kaphrao Tee Phung (Albahaca que golpea el vientre)

 

En Sukhumvit, 6 km al norte de Pattaya, en dirección sur

 

XWMC+43 Ciudad de Pattaya, distrito de Bang Lamung, Chon Buri

 

Hacen khanom jeen y salteados. 50 baht por un salteado. Muy limpio y con mucho cuidado para que todo estuviera bien hecho. Abierto de 7:30 am a 4:45 pm

 

 

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6fDSjTqNHFpUAxELA

El 22/12/2024 a las 9:50, Briggsy dijo:

12.982867352442131, 100.92005755267017

 

Pruebe estas coordenadas.

He vuelto desde entonces. Khanaa moo krorp 80 baht. También muy bueno.

 

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6fDSjTqNHFpUAxELA

 

 

 

[Espanol]

On 1/4/2025 at 12:56 PM, Jingthing said:

I doubt it but Don Pepe's in Soi Diana is still going. 

 

Don Pepe Tapas Bar Pattaya | Menu Paella

 

 

Being Spanish, I can confirm that Don Pepe's seafood paella is very tasty and I have eaten it there several times.

The only downside is that they make it Thai style, spicy and with overcooked and mushy rice.

I spoke to the owner about this and he told me that they do it that way on purpose because in Thailand customers expect spicy food.

 

 

[TaaSaparot]

20 hours ago, Espanol said:

The only downside is that they make it Thai style, spicy and with overcooked and mushy rice.

I spoke to the owner about this and he told me that they do it that way on purpose because in Thailand customers expect spicy food.

 

😄

[Jingthing]

Good times!

Soon after I found my favorite pad krapow in town (for my taste) I have now found my favorite PIZZA in town (for my taste). 

Since I haven't had such a favorite that's still open, I've been eating less pizza.

But now I'm in PIZZA love again!

Before this my local ideal was at the long closed Pizza Arte on Tappraya road which (to my taste) did amazing Neopolitan style pizza.

My new PIZZA love does a similar style.

For me the crust is where it's at as most important component and this new place crust both tastes fantastic and has the expected very chewy texture. Some char on the sides and bottom but probably a bit less than my ideal. 

The crust was so incredibly good I wanted to eat it all (meaning the pizza serves more or you get leftovers). 

Normally I leave a lot of the crust.

As typical of Neopolitan style, toppings are not overloaded.

I had the sausage and Italian broccoli leaves with pecorino cheese option which has no tomato sauce so I can't speak for that part, but the toppings were very delicious.

So from where?

From here on Pratumnak Hill. 

 

Al Fiore - Authentic Italian Restaurant in Pattaya | Pizza & Wine

 

They present as an authentic, gourmet, rather upscale place.

I only did a Grab from them so I can't speak for the decor or rest of the menu.

Only the one pizza which indicates to me that I will probably love all their pizzas. Plus they also have calzone and pizza sandwiches.

 

[Halfaboy]

Al Fiore is an excellent Italian restaurant. Have been there a couple of times and it has never disappointed. Recommended ...

[Jingthing]

20 minutes ago, Halfaboy said:

Al Fiore is an excellent Italian restaurant. Have been there a couple of times and it has never disappointed. Recommended ...

Not at all surprised.

[Jingthing]

About pizza.

If to be delivered, you want it to be as nearby as possible.

I think Al Fiore is a place worth travelling far to get to.

However, I reckon there are other places in town doing a similar Neopolitan style that are also good, but would never order a pizza delivery from very far.

Some types of food travel OK from afar even if you need to microwave a bit.

But not pizza or fried food.

[Yellowtail]

25 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

About pizza.

If to be delivered, you want it to be as nearby as possible.

I think Al Fiore is a place worth travelling far to get to.

However, I reckon there are other places in town doing a similar Neopolitan style that are also good, but would never order a pizza delivery from very far.

Some types of food travel OK from afar even if you need to microwave a bit.

But not pizza or fried food.

If you eat pizza regularly, buy a "toaster" oven. Reheats and crisps up perfectly even overnight or after days. 

 

French fries too. 

 

 

[jacko45k]

17 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

If you eat pizza regularly, buy a "toaster" oven. Reheats and crisps up perfectly even overnight or after days. 

 

French fries too. 

 

 

Ahhh, great for that slice that disappeared Friday night and got kicked under the bed...

Classy....

[Yellowtail]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Ahhh, great for that slice that disappeared Friday night and got kicked under the bed...

Classy....

Remember CRT TVs? We used to put the pizza on the back of the hotel TV to keep it warm bot breakfast. 

[Tom A Hawk]

Does anyone know what happened to Sue's Place Mexican Restaurant on Soi 13/4? Has it moved, or gone for good?  The food there was good.

 

Can members suggest some other Mexican restaurants in Central Pattaya?  

[Jingthing]

On 1/23/2025 at 9:16 AM, Tom A Hawk said:

Does anyone know what happened to Sue's Place Mexican Restaurant on Soi 13/4? Has it moved, or gone for good?  The food there was good.

 

Can members suggest some other Mexican restaurants in Central Pattaya?  

Closed.

No but I'm looking forward to trying the soon to be opened Buenos restaurant in Jomtien Complex which is promoting as being "authentic" and looking a a picture of their decor at least LOOKS like it will be. 

[Jingthing]

Some might remember the SHA XIAN SNACKS type of casual Chinese restaurant which was thriving on 2nd road north of Klang until Covid hit which clearly led to its untimely demise.

In case you don't know SHA XIAN SNACKS is a sort of anarchic international chain out of China of course, presumably with many copy cats.

It's known for lower cost, casual, everyday dishes focusing on their regional style.

They have never presented as selling gourmet level food.

Anyway I did like the old place.

I found a new place doing this style of food also on 2nd road, but this time a short distance north of Pattaya Tai on the away from the beach side.

Can't say that the sign has a name but if you find a small Chinese restaurant at the described location, that's the place.

This place in no way imaginable caters to non-Chinese speakers.

Rather I felt I was being actively DISCOURAGED.

The menu is in Chinese and the staff had almost no patience as I was trying to google translate their menu. Just standing there looking annoyed.

Such behavior doesn't deter me, but eventually i was offered a smart phone with pictures of food but also no English and I didn't like that because I didn't want to accidentally order a dish of stir fried anuses or some such delicacy. 

Possible the most popular dish from this not really a chain are the peanut butter dishes, noodles or dumplings.

But coincidentally I had had a similar dish for lunch and didn't want that for dinner. I presume that they would have it.

Eventually I figured out the places was a sort of SHA XIAN SNACKS type of place and I got confirmation of that as well.

So then I just found a random online menu of another similar menu place with English and quickly found a few things to order showing the Chinese part.

It wasn't an ideal order as I was rushed, but I was a little surprised that the food was quite good. Why? Because this time and a prior time I had stopped in to inquire the place had ZERO customers! The old place was always packed mostly with Chinese people but that place was much more accessible to non-Chinese.

So I got beef noodle soup and wontons with seaweed soup even though I didn't realize the wonton dish was going to also be a soup.  Total cost with water about 270.

By the end of my meal as I had not once complained about anything and happily enjoyed the food, I felt the staff had warmed up to me/

I enjoyed both dishes enough to want to go back and try to order better next time.

I think I can do that because now I have a way that will probably help with that, which I'm sharing now.

 

Here is a typical SHA XIAN SNACKS menu with English and Chinese.

Have a look BEFORE you go. 

 

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