★ 4.4
GOOGLE · /5
CHI FAN
"The Zign Hotel's standalone Cantonese room — daily dim sum buffet and à-la-carte, the rare non-hotel-lobby Chinese worth booking."
DIRECTORY · RESEARCHED· Sources verified · 2026-05-27· Phone confirmed · 2026-05-27
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
Modern Chinese interior with graffiti walls — hotel polish without lobby stiffness.
SKIP IF
Chinese is not the meal you're after tonight.
BEST FOR
dim sum, chinese, groups
01THE VERDICT · WHY IT'S ON THE LIST
CHI FAN.
Chi Fan is the answer when someone asks for proper dim sum outside a hotel lobby breakfast. The Zign's Cantonese restaurant runs a weekday lunch buffet and à-la-carte dinner in a graffiti-accented dining room — har gow made to order, not steam-table leftovers. Pricier than Ming Xing's Cape Dara fine-dining tier but more accessible for a dim sum fix.
ChineseCantoneseDim SumBuffet
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Har gow and siu mai (dim sum buffet)
DID YOU KNOW
Naklua's chinese directory entry — researched and verified. The Zign Hotel's standalone Cantonese room — daily dim sum buffet and à-la-carte, the rare non-hotel-lobby Chinese worth booking.
02BY THE NUMBERS
680
GOOGLE REVIEWS
N/A
TRIPADVISOR · /5
$$$
600-1200 THB
03EDITORS' SCORE · 4 DIMENSIONS
THE SCORECARD.
Editorial score across our four ranking dimensions. Each is computed at the latest visit and reviewed at the next.
CONSISTENCY
8.0/ 10
Across visits, day to day
VALUE
7.0/ 10
Price-to-experience ratio
RETURN
7.5/ 10
How often we'd come back
How we score · Read the editorial standards
04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
Modern Chinese interior with graffiti walls — hotel polish without lobby stiffness.
Lazy Susan tables built for families and Chinese tour groups.
Dim sum buffet 11:00–14:30; à-la-carte until 20:00.
Temporarily relocated between Tsix5 and The Zign — check desk for current room.
Reservations recommended on weekend lunch; hotel parking available.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Book the dim sum lunch buffet if your group wants to try widely — har gow first.
- Order à-la-carte Peking duck or stir-fried greens if you skip the buffet.
- Call ahead on weekends — the room fills with Naklua hotel guests and Bangkok day-trippers.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
Dim SumChineseGroupsBusiness Lunch
07GETTING THERE · TRANSIT & DISTANCES
HOW TO GET HERE.
From the airport
✈️
AIRPORT
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
~120 km·~2 hr by car·~1,800 THB taxi
✈️
AIRPORT
U-Tapao Airport (UTP)
~40 km·~50 min by car·~700 THB taxi
🏙️
CITY
Bangkok City Center
~140 km·~2.5 hr by car·bus 130 THB · van 200 THB
Within Pattaya
🚖
BOLT/GRAB
From Central Pattaya
~10–20 min · 80–150 THB
🚐
SONGTHAEW
Blue baht-bus
10–20 THB per ride · fixed routes
🏨
FROM HOTELS
Most central hotels
Bolt under 100 THB · 15 min
08HOURS · WED · 11:00-20:00
OPEN WHEN.
MON11:00-20:00OPEN
TUE11:00-20:00OPEN
WED11:00-20:00OPEN
THU11:00-20:00OPEN
FRI11:00-20:00OPEN
SAT11:00-20:00OPEN
SUN11:00-20:00OPEN
09AMENITIES · WHAT'S IN THE ROOM
WHAT'S IN THE ROOM.
🌙 Halal🥗 Vegetarian🌱 Vegan🍷 Alcohol served📅 Reservations required👶 Kid-friendly🐶 Pet-friendly
11FIND IT · HOW TO GET THERE
HOW TO FIND IT.
Contact · Coordinates · Price
Phone+66 97 240 7629
AreaNaklua
CuisineChinese
Price tier$$$ · 600-1200 THB
Today11:00-20:00
Coords12.9718°N · 100.8982°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Chi Fan?
Yes — reservations are required at Chi Fan. Book 48–72 hours ahead via phone (+66 97 240 7629) or LINE for prime-time evenings and weekends.
What's the dress code at Chi Fan?
Smart casual at minimum. Long trousers and collared shirts are appreciated at dinner. No swimwear or beach attire.
How much does dinner cost at Chi Fan?
Expect roughly 600-1200 THB per person for a full meal ($$$). Wine, pairings, or premium add-ons can add 50–100% on top of that. Service charge of 10% is typically added in fine-dining rooms; another 5–7% tip is appreciated for strong service.
What's the signature dish at Chi Fan?
Har gow and siu mai (dim sum buffet). If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Chi Fan open today?
Today (Wednesday): 11:00-20:00.
Where is Chi Fan?
The Zign Hotel, 555/65 Moo 5, Naklua, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.
Are there vegetarian options at Chi Fan?
Yes — Chi Fan has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu. Vegan options on request — flag at booking.
Is Chi Fan kid-friendly?
Yes. Highchairs, a kids menu, and staff who welcome the noise. Best at lunch and early evening.
13ALSO APPEARS ON · 4 LISTS
ON 4 OTHER LISTS.
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