The Hit And Run Restaurant "review" Thread

[texanaust]

Sorry I should have said Jomtien Beach Rd.  Aeras is pretty close to completion for those of us who live nearby.  Soi 17 is the nearest cross rd and the restaurant is next to a 7 eleven.  

[Jingthing]

Sorry I should have said Jomtien Beach Rd.  Aeras is pretty close to completion for those of us who live nearby.  Soi 17 is the nearest cross rd and the restaurant is next to a 7 eleven.  

Great. Any info on working hours? Would hate to schlep out there on their day off.

[champers]

13 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Went to Bon Cafe this morning for breakfast.  I have eaten lunch there but not breakfast.

 

The American breakfast is 170 b. Seems a little pricey maybe.

It is 2 eggs, 2 ham, 2 bacon, one sausage, toast, jam, butter.  It is clean well prepared food.

Now what I like is the OJ and coffee.  The OJ is fresh squeezed not that stuff from a box.  The coffee is strong fresh grind brew, not instant.  I figure the coffee and juice are worth the 70 b.  So, 100 b for the rest is not terrible.

Anyway, the place is quiet, free wifi and they have early newspapers to read.

If you want pricey the Coffee Club is nearby. Does anyone eat there and is the food worth the money?

[Damrongsak]

Over here in the U.S, I'd just get a foot-long 400g loaf of fresh French bread and a dozen large eggs for 70 Baht (65 if the eggs are on sale) and make something at home.

 

Of course, after I added cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onion And various hot sauces, I'd be way up there.

 

[balo]

5 hours ago, champers said:

f you want pricey the Coffee Club is nearby. Does anyone eat there and is the food worth the money?

Download the Eatigo app and you'll get up to 50% discount at Coffee Club , only reason I eat there,  The 50% discount is only given late at night, during day time around 20-30% discount.  Yes their food is overpriced so wouldn't eat there without the discount.

  

 

 

[bangkokairportlink]

On 5/15/2017 at 0:48 PM, Jingthing said:

A New Orleans food restaurant sounds quite exciting. Thanks for the news.

However, I'm unclear on the location. Any close landmark of something that does exist that I could search on? Thanks. 

 

As I have seen posted on this thread, you now understand why a Google map location or any GPS location is useful :-)

 

 

[champers]

On 5/16/2017 at 10:20 AM, balo said:

Download the Eatigo app and you'll get up to 50% discount at Coffee Club , only reason I eat there,  The 50% discount is only given late at night, during day time around 20-30% discount.  Yes their food is overpriced so wouldn't eat there without the discount.

  

 

 

I was thinking more as a breakfast option but thanks fo the info. I will give them a try one day. I would expect good quality and going off the menu the food looks tempting.

Just as an aside, they have Spanish Omlette on the menu and I beleive someone on here (JT?) was looking for this in Pattaya. Has green peppers and potato inside, but I don't know if it is authentic. Also served with balsamic vinegar tomatoes. Well over 200 Baht.

[Jingthing]

2 hours ago, bangkokairportlink said:

 

As I have seen posted on this thread, you now understand why a Google map location or any GPS location is useful :-)

 

 

Whatever works.

[BruceMangosteen]

39 minutes ago, champers said:

 

Just as an aside, they have Spanish Omlette on the menu and I beleive someone on here (JT?) was looking for this in Pattaya. Has green peppers and potato inside, but I don't know if it is authentic. 

They have a decent Spanish Omelette at Patini's on Soi Bouikiow, if you can endure the stench getting there. Nice AC setting but with a bit too much noise. God Bless You and OO.

[TaaSaparot]

3 hours ago, bangkokairportlink said:

 

As I have seen posted on this thread, you now understand why a Google map location or any GPS location is useful :-)

 

From past experience it makes no difference whatsoever.

 

The same people over and over again, need to be lead by the hand to a new restaurant.

[TaaSaparot]

1 hour ago, BruceMangosteen said:

They have a decent Spanish Omelette at Patini's on Soi Bouikiow, if you can endure the stench getting there. Nice AC setting but with a bit too much noise. God Bless You and OO.

 

I presume you are referring to Cafe Pitini ?

[JSixpack]

I might call attn to the Dining Out section in the Pattaya Mail. Recent reviews are of Jameson's, Robin Hood Tavern, Ali Baba, Queen Vic, and the venerable Somsakdi--among others. 

 

http://www.pattayamail.com/diningout

[KittenKong]

1 hour ago, JSixpack said:

I might call attn to the Dining Out section in the Pattaya Mail.

 

Certainly worth reading but Miss Terry Diner never seems to find anything wrong at all with any restaurant she visits. So I am not convinced that these reviews are not really advertorials.

 

I prefer to read a reviewer who pays for their own meal, eats unannounced and reports exactly what they find.

[bangkokairportlink]

2 hours ago, TaaSaparot said:

 

I presume you are referring to Cafe Pitini ?

 

This one ?

 

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293919-d5426869-Reviews-Cafe_Pitini_Pattaya-Pattaya_Chonburi_Province.html

 

 

[KittenKong]

Pitini's is a reliable harbour in an erratic ocean. They dont do anything very original or exciting but what they do they do well.

[champers]

5 minutes ago, KittenKong said:

Pitini's is a reliable harbour in an erratic ocean. They dont do anything very original or exciting but what they do they do well.

Popped in for the first time today and had the daily special of fish and chips. It was underwhelming but only 145 Baht. Fish was not firm and batter was soggy. Chips were sparse and below average . I would happily pay more for better quality.

Apple, cinnamon and raisin pie was good for 90 Baht. Nice tea, big mug for 50 Baht. Service was OK. Not a standout for me overall.

[KittenKong]

24 minutes ago, champers said:

Popped in for the first time today and had the daily special of fish and chips. It was underwhelming but only 145 Baht. Fish was not firm and batter was soggy. Chips were sparse and below average . I would happily pay more for better quality.

 

Perhaps that is the exception that proves the rule? When I buy UK style fish and chips I always get it from a specialist fryer. I find it's not the sort of thing that regular restaurants are very successful at. And the exception to that rule would be Sizzler's fried fish which is breaded and not battered and so doesnt count. I regularly have that for lunch with their salad bar. Remove half the breaded coating and it's not bad at all.

 

I suggest you try Patini's again and perhaps have the liver and onions which is very good. Cottage pie also very nice, and the mid-week roast is good too. Chicken Kiev was good too but I've not had it there for ages.

[champers]

1 minute ago, KittenKong said:

 

Perhaps that is the exception that proves the rule? When I buy UK style fish and chips I always get it from a specialist fryer. I find it's not the sort of thing that regular restaurants are very successful at. And the exception to that rule would be Sizzler's fried fish which is breaded and not battered and so doesnt count. I regularly have that for lunch with their salad bar. Remove half the breaded coating and it's not bad at all.

 

I suggest you try Patini's again and perhaps have the liver and onions which is very good. Cottage pie also very nice, and the mid-week roast is good too. Chicken Kiev was good too but I've not had it there for ages.

Fair point, KK, about fish and chips. I will try a roast dinner next time.

[TaaSaparot]

11 hours ago, JSixpack said:

I might call attn to the Dining Out section in the Pattaya Mail. Recent reviews are of Jameson's, Robin Hood Tavern, Ali Baba, Queen Vic, and the venerable Somsakdi--among others. 

 

http://www.pattayamail.com/diningout

 

9 hours ago, KittenKong said:

 

Certainly worth reading but Miss Terry Diner never seems to find anything wrong at all with any restaurant she visits. So I am not convinced that these reviews are not really advertorials.

 

I prefer to read a reviewer who pays for their own meal, eats unannounced and reports exactly what they find.

 

Miss Terry is really Dr. Ian.

 

Parking seems to be a major criteria for his reviews, along with hobnobbing, and keeping his mates happy .... Jamesons must get a review every 6 weeks or so.

[tolsti]

8 hours ago, champers said:

Fair point, KK, about fish and chips. I will try a roast dinner next time.

Don't bother with their Sunday lunch.... it's awful. Do your self a favour and go further down Boukheaw to Nickys. Far superior.

[guzzi850m2]

Not sure if this place has been mentioned before:

 

Turkish Kebab on the corner on South Pattaya Road & 2nd Road, well almost on the corner, walk app 5-10 meters down South P Road and you are there.

 

Easily the best kebab I ever had in Pattaya and the mixed meat one for 140 baht is a steal considered how big it is. Had one for lunch twice now and I enjoyed them each time. 

 

Very small place, perhaps 5 tables inside, staff only Turkish guys, no Thais the 2 times I was there.

 

Lots of Turkish customers on each visit, which is a good sign.

 

Highly recommended.

[bkk6060]

Kiss Food Wongamat. 84 b.

Pretty basic but good coffee was decent.

[bangkokairportlink]

5 hours ago, guzzi850m2 said:

Not sure if this place has been mentioned before:

 

Turkish Kebab on the corner on South Pattaya Road & 2nd Road, well almost on the corner, walk app 5-10 meters down South P Road and you are there.

 

Easily the best kebab I ever had in Pattaya and the mixed meat one for 140 baht is a steal considered how big it is. Had one for lunch twice now and I enjoyed them each time. 

 

Very small place, perhaps 5 tables inside, staff only Turkish guys, no Thais the 2 times I was there.

 

Lots of Turkish customers on each visit, which is a good sign.

 

Highly recommended.

 

Nothing better than any other kebab in town, but yes its good.

 

And it's the only one that looks clean and that has aircon inside.

 

They also have the kebab plate which is a lot nice to eat when eating there.

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[TaaSaparot]

On 2017-5-19 at 4:09 PM, KittenKong said:

And the exception to that rule would be Sizzler's fried fish which is breaded and not battered and so doesnt count. I regularly have that for lunch with their salad bar. Remove half the breaded coating and it's not bad at all.

 

FYI, Jolly Friar on Soi LengKee has always offered the choice of battered or breaded for their fish dishes.

[roger101]

On 5/19/2017 at 4:03 PM, KittenKong said:

 

Certainly worth reading but Miss Terry Diner never seems to find anything wrong at all with any restaurant she visits. So I am not convinced that these reviews are not really advertorials.

 

I prefer to read a reviewer who pays for their own meal, eats unannounced and reports exactly what they find.

I think you will find that due to the defamation laws Pattaya Mail only prints complementary reviews.

If the review is not complementary they don't print it.

[bkk6060]

Just had breakfast buffet at the Centara hotel behind Avenue mall.

Very nice place, good aircon, hot clean food.  Full omelete station and soup station.

They have an amazing aquarium in the center of the room.

Nice place to take a lady. 199 b total.

[KittenKong]

On 22/05/2017 at 2:52 PM, roger101 said:

I think you will find that due to the defamation laws Pattaya Mail only prints complementary reviews.

If the review is not complementary they don't print it.

 

You can be critical without defaming anyone. But Miss Terry Diner doesnt even try: it's all perfect.

 

As far as I'm concerned it's impossible to do a proper review if you have been invited to a place by the owner and the meal is provided for free. Proper reviews can only be done by those who arrive unannounced and pay for their own meal, not by freebie-seekers.

[ThaiBob]

5 hours ago, KittenKong said:

 

You can be critical without defaming anyone. But Miss Terry Diner doesnt even try: it's all perfect.

 

As far as I'm concerned it's impossible to do a proper review if you have been invited to a place by the owner and the meal is provided for free. Proper reviews can only be done by those who arrive unannounced and pay for their own meal, not by freebie-seekers.

It is my understanding the reviewers go unannounced and pay for their meals. Defamation laws in Thailand are unreal and the Pattaya Mail cannot afford lawsuits.

[Jingthing]

Just now, ThaiBob said:

It is my understanding the reviewers go unannounced and pay for their meals. Defamation laws in Thailand are unreal and the Pattaya Mail cannot afford lawsuits.

Your understanding is totally wrong. 

[BruceMangosteen]

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

Your understanding is totally wrong. 

Please explain it to us rather than just saying the member is "wrong". Thank you and God Bless You. OO.