Dining in Pattaya is a pleasure, with great food at great prices.
Dozens of food stalls - where you can dine al fresco for nearly
nothing - line the main road. For gourmets, fresh seafood straight
from the tank, and a variety of Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean,
French, Italian, German, Scandinavian, Mexican, American, Indian,
etc., compete for your palate, at very reasonable prices.
Elegant dining can also be found at the better hotels. The Dusit
has "Empress of China" as its signature restaurant,
with excellent Cantonese cuisine. The dining room is on the top
floor of the hotel and has a breathtaking view of the bay. The
Royal Cliff has ten unique restaurants. The newest one, opened
recently is Maharani, with wonderful Indian cuisine that blends
hot curries with cool cucumber sauces.
Discotheques, transvestite cabarets, nightclubs, coffee shops,
karaoke bars, open air bars and restaurants with live music and
entertainment compete for attention in Pattaya. Most of the nightlife
is located around South Pattaya, the Beach Road, Pattaya 2 Road
and Soi Post Office in North Pattaya. Pattayaland Soi 1 and 2,
also known as “Boys Town”, is the centre of Gay and
Go Go bar area.
At night, part of the south end of the beach road is blocked
off and made into a pedestrian "Walking Street". Small
shops and good restaurants as well as glittering clubs compete
for the attention of passers-by. Some of the restaurants offer
fresh seafood, live right out of tanks, cooked to order and dinner
can be eaten on small piers that extend onto the water.
If South Pattaya’s girlie scene bores you to tears, don’t
worry. Just a few steps from the “Walking Street” are
a number of alternatives from dimly-lit karaoke lounges to trendy
club-restaurants. Don't forget the legendary cabaret shows at
Alcazar. These transvestite shows offer flamboyant, extravagant
and fun entertainment with a great sound system.
Cabaret
Undoubtedly, Pattaya is the capital of cabaret shows. Featuring
song, dance and comedy routines, Pattaya's cabaret shows are famous
throughout the country and are known worldwide. Flamboyant, great
fun and fabulous costumes. A must for all visitors.
Major cabarets in Pattaya are listed below:
Alcazar, Second Road North Pattaya, Call (02)410-0505.
Simon, Walking Street. Call (038)429-929 for details.
Tiffany Show, Second Road (North Pattaya). Call (038)
421-700.
