Bazi sits on Soi 33 in Naklua, a short walk from the beach, serving an unusual but beloved menu of authentic Bavarian dishes alongside genuine Thai food. The German classics - schnitzel, sauerkraut platters, schweinshaxe - are made by a German-trained kitchen, while the Thai side handles tom yum, green curry, and proper somtam. The trilingual menu (German, English, Russian) and photo-illustrated dishes make ordering effortless. Atmosphere is casual, prices are honest, and most diners are repeat expat visitors.
Our take
Bazi is the kind of restaurant that survives by being good at exactly two things: cooking authentic German food and cooking authentic Thai food. There's no fusion, no compromise menu, no half-hearted nod to either tradition - it's two separate kitchens essentially operating in one space, each doing what it knows. The result is one of the most reliable everyday restaurants in Naklua, where you can take a German friend who wants schweinshaxe and a Thai partner who wants som tam pla ra without anyone making compromises. The German side leans Bavarian: hand-pounded Wiener schnitzel served with potato salad and lemon, currywurst with house curry sauce, schweinshaxe roasted to crispy perfection on weekends only (book ahead - they sell out by 19:00), kasespatzle with melted cheese and fried onions. The Thai side is regional Central and Isaan with a few crowd-pleasers: green papaya salad with the heat dialed to your tolerance, tom yum goong with proper galangal and kaffir lime leaf, gai pad krapow with fried egg, deep-fried fish with three-flavor sauce. The trilingual photo menu - German, English, Russian - makes the place foreigner-friendly without feeling touristy, and the staff genuinely speak all three languages plus Thai. Bazi has a strong returning expat clientele, particularly Germans and Russians who live in Naklua year-round, which is the strongest signal that the food is consistent. The dining room is unfussy: tile floors, wooden tables, a few flat screens showing soccer or news. Outdoor seating on the soi is fine when the weather is cool. Prices are sensible - a German main with a beer comes in around 400-600 baht, Thai dishes are 150-300 baht each. Service is quick, the menu is photographed, and the kitchen is happy to make adjustments for spice preferences. It's not a destination restaurant. It's a neighborhood restaurant that happens to be very good at what it does, which is sometimes exactly what you want.
The atmosphere
Long-established restaurant with a settled, regular-clientele feel. Casual atmosphere - unfussy, comfortable, designed for relaxed dining.
What to expect
Arrival: walk in or check at host stand. Service is efficient - allow 60-90 minutes for a full meal. Reservations recommended on weekends.
Menu highlights
Is it worth the price?
Mid-tier value. Fairly priced for the quality delivered. Per-person estimate: 300-700 THB.
Insider tips
- Schweinshaxe is weekends only and sells out fast - call ahead Friday or Saturday to reserve one.
- The Thai menu spice levels are calibrated for tourists by default - say 'phet mak' for genuine Thai heat.
- Photo menu makes ordering easy if you don't speak Thai or German.
- The owner's wife is often in the restaurant - she can recommend Thai dishes you won't find on the menu.
- Cash gets a small discount on bills over 1500 THB.
- Outdoor terrace is dog-friendly and Naklua locals often bring their dogs.
- Grab and Foodpanda delivery available, though both German and Thai dishes travel well.
The story
Bazi was opened in 2009 by a German expat and his Thai wife, both of whom had previously worked in Pattaya hospitality. The dual menu reflects their backgrounds and their conviction that running two separate kitchens was the only honest way to deliver both cuisines properly. The restaurant has occupied the same Soi 33 location since opening.
Getting there
Located on Soi 33 in Naklua, about 8 minutes by taxi from central Pattaya. Walking distance from Naklua Road. Songthaew baht bus runs along Naklua Road regularly.