Pattaya is known for its sensual delights and was once the hub of the sex tourism industry. However, the city has now reinvented itself and is adorned by some great restaurants. Food in Pattaya is fast capturing the imagination of the visitors - in fact the range of international cuisine available is simply unbelievable. In Pattaya, high quality does not mean high price. You can easily afford to dine in style - the average price range is 100Baht ($3) to 800Baht ($20) for a satisfying, inter-continental meal.
Gourmet food
French style gourmet food is easily available at many of the city's luxurious eateries, with prices well below those charged in Paris, London or New York. Casa Pascal's, just off the second road in the heart of Pattaya, and Pascaal Schnyder sell the best French meals in the city. You can also check out Bruno's in Jomtien, a delightful restaurant that serves cordon blue specialties. It also has a walk-in wine cellar where you can pick a drink for your meals.
Low to mid-range eateries
Pattaya and the surrounding towns host a large number of mid and low range eateries. Italian restaurants are extremely popular and you can tuck in pizzas cooked in stone ovens, tasty lasagne and antipasta at reasonable prices. Besides, there are some great Tex-Mex diners run by expats who deliver great food in equally authentic atmosphere. Jomtein beach also some great Swedish restaurants.
A taste of the Orient
If Thai food is your goal, you will be spoilt for choice. Pattaya beach and Jomtien beach have a fair share of restaurants where you can savor the freshest seafood in fine and casual settings. If you crave Indian food, you will find solace in a complete range of Indian restaurants serving dishes from the north and south of the subcontinent. From tandoori delights to hot and spicy vindaloos to Madras curries and assorted vegetarian delights, the choice is varied. For Indian dessert delights, you can check out Saras in South Pattaya.
Coming back to Thai food, it is abundantly available throughout Pattaya and the neighbouring satellite towns. You can savor the spicy delights at the roadside eateries, on jetties jutting into the ocean or in more formal settings. Apart from the visitors, even locals from Bangkok and other parts of Thailand come here to sample the aromatic delights.
You can also sample Thai and intercontinental food in hotels and private Pattaya villas, which generally include the services of Thai chef that can prepare dishes to your exact specifications.
Preety is a travel writer with Eats & retreats a modern online magazine with unique travel articles, photo galleries and a selected portfolio of holiday villas and apartments featured by Web Perspective Ltd.
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