The Hit And Run Restaurant "review" Thread

[Jingthing]

I don't know. Maybe for the time being, they're mostly open for dinner service? They are definitely serving evening meals. Also they are committed to this new business as they are advertising on BAHT BUSES.

[Jingthing]

CALLES GRILL and BAR

Soi Diana, off 2nd road (where KISS is)

Modern Scandinavian Steak Grill Concept

This place replaces a long standing old fashioned concept steakhouse.

CALLES menu is wonderfully brief and intelligent. A one pager. I highly approve.

This is their entire menu!

https://www.facebook.com/callesgrillbar/photos/pcb.841688052612413/841688029279082/?type=3&theater

You've got some appetizers (including a Middle east sampler), some unusual pastas dishes (such as black pasta w/ lobster sauce), your gourmet burger, your main dish and steak options, a few dishes distinctively Scandinavian, and then of course the obligatory Thai food.

Price level is moderate.

I wish them well and hope to try eventually.

I suppose their burger is going to be on the must try list for the ever ending best burger in town controversy.

To add to that PASTRAMI and RYE Jomtien in response to customer demand is in the process of introducing their own American burger options.

I reckon with their American cred they're gonna be contenders!

Edited October 16, 2015 by Jingthing

[avidflyer]

Mr. Polenta opens at 18.00.

[KittenKong]

Several new places on Eatigo: Red Kimchi (Royal Garden Mall), Cape Dara, Chokdee, the Kitchen, Sib cafe.

No idea what they are like apart from Cape Dara, which is OK for some things.

[Jingthing]

Mr. Polenta opens at 18.00.

Maybe Mr. Polenta doesn't like to get up early! Too busy fooling around with Mrs. Gnocchi. ​

[RidgeRunner]

Mr. Polenta opens at 18.00.

Maybe Mr. Polenta doesn't like to get up early! Too busy fooling around with Mrs. Gnocchi. ​

Or maybe he is gay and busy tossing a salad all day.

[Jingthing]

Mr. Polenta does not sell any salads. Tossed or otherwise. The plot schtickens.

[patsfangr]

I just tried Yotin's for the first time. It will NOT be my last time. Very nice place. The owner, Yotin, seems a very nice guy, who speaks excellent English, and is a very friendly host.

Today I had the lunch special, which changes every 2 days. It starts with a soup or salad. I chose a Greek salad, which was tasty, and a generous portion. That was served with 3 small pieces of fresh French bread. The main course today was a roast chicken leg in a delicious red wine sauce. Served with well prepared mashed potatoes, and a small side of veggies. Total cost for that was 199 baht. Very reasonable, by my standards.

The menu, in addition to the items noted by the OP, includes salmon steak, dory steak, and dory fish and chips. There us also Thai food available, but I didn't check that out today.

The decor is very clean and pleasant. There is one air conditioned section. The air con was not on there today, but I'm sure they'd turn it on upon request. It was not uncomfortably warm on this moderate day.

In addition to their daily lunch special, they have a BBQ buffet, with salad bar, every Friday, beginning at 11:00 (which is their normal opening time); and a weekly Sunday Roast, with the usual choices.

So, whatever your taste or schedule preferences, I think you'll find this place to your liking. As described earlier, it's off of Nern Plubwarn, just about 1/2 km from the east end (Wat Suttawat). Heading east, turn left at the ever present 7-11, bear left when you come to the fork about 70 meters in. The restaurant, which is the bottom floor of a mid-sized house, is on your right. You'll have to park along the road; but there's usually enough space in that area to do so.

[KittenKong]

I just tried Yotin's for the first time.

Quite a lot of info on their Facebook page (I hate looking at FB ), and some pointless photos of several fat people whom I dont know, though I'm sure they are kind to animals and that their mothers love them to bits.

"Tomorrow we start with our weekly chef's menu for only 495,-B

Chef’s menu :

Shrimp cocktail

Creamy lobstersoup

Salad with goat cheese toast

****

Thai premium beef with

mushroom-,pepper or blue cheese sauce

Salmon steak , white wine sauce and warm vegetables

Filled duck fillet cooked in sweet cherry beer

and gratin dauphinoise

***

Chocolate mousse

Crepes suzette

Only 495,-B"

There are several examples of the daily 199B special menu also, some of which sound good enough to make a special trip for.

From the pictures on the site the buffet (295B including one glass of "sangria") seems to be at night rather than during the day, but maybe it's just a camera effect. This is the buffet menu:

and a picture which looks attractive

[avidflyer]

I ate at Mr. Polenta Tuesday evening. I have little knowledge about what to expect of polenta. I had the taragna with Gorgonzola. It was tasty... It was not a large serving but much more than I wanted to eat at one meal. I may go back and try the polenta with one of the more interesting toppings.

I was dismayed by the ambiance. Uncomfortable chairs/table; black painted wood. Sorta like out door furnishings. Very bright cool white lighting and very white and completely unadorned walls. No signage to speak of. Pleasant staff.

I wish him the best of luck

[Jingthing]

Yes I agree the decor is sparse. Wall decorations reportedly are forthcoming from Italy. New restaurant ... be patient.

[ThaiBob]

Just a note Pastrami on Rye is adding a selection of hamburgers to their menu effective Nov 1st. Looking forward to giving them a try.

[Awohalitsiktoli]

Just a note Pastrami on Rye is adding a selection of hamburgers to their menu effective Nov 1st. Looking forward to giving them a try.

Thanks for the update. I have not had a "real hamburger" for a long time. Pastrami on Rye makes such great sandwiches--no doubt they will focus on top quality and make some great hamburgers. Please take pictures of their hamburger and post them here.

[Jingthing]

Just a note Pastrami on Rye is adding a selection of hamburgers to their menu effective Nov 1st. Looking forward to giving them a try.

Thanks for the update. I have not had a "real hamburger" for a long time. Pastrami on Rye makes such great sandwiches--no doubt they will focus on top quality and make some great hamburgers. Please take pictures of their hamburger and post them here.

Lots of pictures ALREADY here:

https://www.facebook.com/pastramionryethailand

[OMGImInPattaya]

Just a note Pastrami on Rye is adding a selection of hamburgers to their menu effective Nov 1st. Looking forward to giving them a try.

Thanks for the update. I have not had a "real hamburger" for a long time. Pastrami on Rye makes such great sandwiches--no doubt they will focus on top quality and make some great hamburgers. Please take pictures of their hamburger and post them here.

I have quite a bit of doubt if the quality of their pizzas is anything to go by...wasn't very impressed with my sandwich either.

[Nice Boyd]

Just a note Pastrami on Rye is adding a selection of hamburgers to their menu effective Nov 1st. Looking forward to giving them a try.

Thanks for the update. I have not had a "real hamburger" for a long time. Pastrami on Rye makes such great sandwiches--no doubt they will focus on top quality and make some great hamburgers. Please take pictures of their hamburger and post them here.

I have quite a bit of doubt if the quality of their pizzas is anything to go by...wasn't very impressed with my sandwich either.

always, nothing positive from you, I'm Shocked, Not...

[OMGImInPattaya]

Just a note Pastrami on Rye is adding a selection of hamburgers to their menu effective Nov 1st. Looking forward to giving them a try.

Thanks for the update. I have not had a "real hamburger" for a long time. Pastrami on Rye makes such great sandwiches--no doubt they will focus on top quality and make some great hamburgers. Please take pictures of their hamburger and post them here.

I have quite a bit of doubt if the quality of their pizzas is anything to go by...wasn't very impressed with my sandwich either.

always, nothing positive from you, I'm Shocked, Not...

Lots of praise for many places but I call them as I taste them...sorry if that offends you.

[BruceMangosteen]

Lots of praise for many places but I call them as I taste them...sorry if that offends you.

Thanks for being honest. I enjoyed my two bite sandwich at 300 Baht. Remarkable. Nothing really negative to say other than bring lots of money and be happy.

[Roger Lee]

I was treated to a sneak peek test run at Pastrami on Rye today with their bacon cheeseburger. They've hit a homerun imho. A juicy 1/3 pound 100% beef patty cooked to perfection. Hands down the best burger I have ever had in Thailand.

They start serving the burgers on November 1st and I will be a regular when I need a burger fix.

Edited October 30, 2015 by Roger Lee

[OMGImInPattaya]

I was treated to a sneak peek test run at Pastrami on Rye today with their bacon cheeseburger. They've hit a homerun imho. A juicy 1/3 pound 100% beef patty cooked to perfection. Hands down the best burger I have ever had in Thailand.

They start serving the burgers on November 1st and I will be a regular when I need a burger fix.

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Is PoR an official advertiser on T-V...I don't know because I don't see any ads on the site? Just curious as they seem to get allot of free PR here and I know that's allowed if a site sponsor.

[Roger Lee]

I was treated to a sneak peek test run at Pastrami on Rye today with their bacon cheeseburger. They've hit a homerun imho. A juicy 1/3 pound 100% beef patty cooked to perfection. Hands down the best burger I have ever had in Thailand.

They start serving the burgers on November 1st and I will be a regular when I need a burger fix.

LL4A7262.jpg

Is PoR an official advertiser on T-V...I don't know because I don't see any ads on the site? Just curious as they seem to get allot of free PR here and I know that's allowed if a site sponsor.

I don't know and I don't care. If I feel like posting on a thread about restaurant reviews and happen to mention a great restaurant that I like, so be it. As far as I know, no rules are being broken.

Why would you care? Are you a moderator or something or just got an axe to grind?

[Jingthing]

Settle down, boys.

I'm not a mod either, but it's fun to say: Settle down, boys.

If this thread degrades into an endless bickering fest, it's amazing longevity will be threatened. Let's not do that. OKAY?

Edited October 30, 2015 by Jingthing

[NickJ]

I used to rave about Pastrami and Rye.....The last few times , I dont give up easy, I swore I wouldnt eat there again. I had a meatball sub that made Subways shine. Bland and tasteless....There Pastrami, I heard now comes from Malaysia and maybe Im to fiNicky but it was sooooo salty and nothing like before.

The pizza.....Everyone here is right, There are way better options now......There photos still look great though.

[Jingthing]

OK, I'm back.

Folks, please read the OP of this thread.

We're losing that.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/608166-the-hit-and-run-restaurant-review-thread/

Please note the emphasis.

NEW discoveries.

To SHARE with the public.

No it shouldn't be mostly about one restaurant, that is very true.

But the new burger menu there, yes, that is BIG NEWS and fits well.

I understand a thread concept like this invites anarchy and a BIG HOT MESS, but there are limits, or it just all falls apart.

So please read the OP and help bring the thread back on track.

Thank you!

Edited October 30, 2015 by Jingthing

[ThaiBob]

I was treated to a sneak peek test run at Pastrami on Rye today with their bacon cheeseburger. They've hit a homerun imho. A juicy 1/3 pound 100% beef patty cooked to perfection. Hands down the best burger I have ever had in Thailand.

They start serving the burgers on November 1st and I will be a regular when I need a burger fix.

LL4A7262.jpg

Is PoR an official advertiser on T-V...I don't know because I don't see any ads on the site? Just curious as they seem to get allot of free PR here and I know that's allowed if a site sponsor.

Not an official advertiser, it's just enthusiastic customers voicing their support for good and different food at reasonable prices, something that is difficult to find in Pattaya. You obviously have a different opinion which is your privilege. Prices might be a little high for some items for the typical cheap charlie TV poster. The sandwiches are so large I make two lunches out of them. The pizza is very good although I personally give the edge to NY Pizza or LaBocca just down the street. Looking forward to their burgers, price(?), I couldn't give a crap as I pay nearly a thousand baht for Hard Rock Cafe or El Gaucho burger in Bangkok.

[Jingthing]

In my opinion, the BEST SPECIAL VALUE this long thread offers is when people learn about NEW PLACES they didn't know about before. Literally new, or new to them.

Face it folks, most people ALREADY know about the existence of Pastrami and Rye, Jomtien. But yes, their new burger menu is definitely new, so that fits as well. Very much so.

There is another active BEST BURGER thread here going right now.

Why not move detailed discussion of P and R's burgers to THAT thread?

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766876-a-great-hamburger-in-pattaya/

Thank you.

Edited October 30, 2015 by Jingthing

[Roger Lee]

In my opinion, the BEST SPECIAL VALUE this long thread offers is when people learn about NEW PLACES they didn't know about before. Literally new, or new to them.

Face it folks, most people ALREADY know about the existence of Pastrami and Rye, Jomtien. But yes, their new burger menu is definitely new, so that fits as well. Very much so.

There is another active BEST BURGER thread here going right now.

Why not move detailed discussion of P and R's burgers to THAT thread?

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766876-a-great-hamburger-in-pattaya/

Thank you.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/766876-a-great-hamburger-in-pattaya/page-4

I already have.

Great burger btw :-)

[petermik]

All you can eat Sushi buffet Restaurant opening shortly on 3rd road opposite soi excite market

[balo]

We have a new Italian restaurant in the Jomtien area!

'Made in Sud' is the name and I just received a leaflet with lots of promotions in it. I believe the owner originally comes from Naples Italy.

The one thing I notice from the menu is 'Every day special', a lunch menu between 12:00-16:00. you'll get 2 dishes and a glass of wine for 399 baht. A slice of pizza is 99 baht and most of the sandwiches are 99 baht. Also they offer Italian breakfast for 150 baht and English breakfast for 120 baht.

Some pictures from their facebook , I have not visited the place yet but the address is 410/9 M12 trepprasit rd.

Edited October 30, 2015 by balo

[Jingthing]

A small update on my previous comments about

CHOTIVALA PURE VEGETARIAN INDIAN RESTAURANT

2nd road across from Central Pattaya Beach Mall

on this post:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/608166-the-hit-and-run-restaurant-review-thread/?p=9935694

I had mentioned I tried a veggie THALI there and was underwhelmed but liked it enough to want to go back and try a dosa there.

Well, I did go back, and still didn't get a DOSA, but did get an Uttapam, which is closa enough. Groan.

Anyway, happy I went back, because this was the best Uttapam I've had in Thailand. Definitely like it better than at Saras.

I ordered the mix veggie one. There is also a paneer one.

It was just super yummy, thick, and I loved the texture. The spicy yellow SAMBAR served with it was excellent. The only letdown is that I was hoping for two chutneys, but there was only the coconut. Price about 160 if I recall correctly.

It's mostly a breakfast dish in India but it worked for me as a light nighttime meal. If you're very hungry, you'll need more food.

What's Uttapam?

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

Edited October 30, 2015 by Jingthing