EXPAT
FAVORITES.
The 10 Expat Favorite restaurants on this list were chosen from the full pool of Expat Favorite kitchens in Pattaya the editors have visited. Each was reviewed across our four ranking dimensions: craft (technique, ingredients, plating), consistency (across visits), value (price-to-experience ratio), and return frequency (would we eat here again).
Every restaurant was visited at least twice, paid for at our own expense, with no comp meals or paid placements. Rankings are reshuffled every issue. Read the full editorial standards.
QUICK ANSWERS.
What is the best Expat Favorite restaurant in Pattaya?
Cafe des Amis is the highest-rated Expat Favorite restaurant in the guide — 4.8/5 over 1,100 reviews, in Pratumnak. 5-course tasting menu with wine pairing
Which Expat Favorite restaurant is most popular in Pattaya?
Leng Kee Restaurant has the most public attention of any Expat Favorite restaurant on the guide — 3,200 Google reviews, rated 4.3/5.
What is the cheapest Expat Favorite restaurant in Pattaya?
Five Star J Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant sits at the lowest price tier in the guide's Expat Favorite ranking ($ · 200-350 THB per person).
What is the most upscale Expat Favorite restaurant in Pattaya?
Bruno's Restaurant & Wine Bar is the highest-tier Expat Favorite room on the guide ($$$$ · 2000-6000 THB per person). Built for special occasions.
Where can I find Expat Favorite food in Pattaya?
The guide tracks Expat Favorite restaurants across 4 neighbourhoods: Central Pattaya, Jomtien, Naklua, Pratumnak. The full list is ranked above.
How many Expat Favorite restaurants are in the Pattaya Restaurant Guide?
10 Expat Favorite restaurants are currently on the guide. Each has been visited at least twice, paid for at our own expense, and ranked by craft, consistency, value, and return frequency. The list is updated every issue.