★ 4.8
GOOGLE · /5
CUTE PIG KOREAN BBQ
"All-you-can-eat pork-and-beef buffet with no time limit — the value play for Korean grill nights near Lotus Pattaya."
DIRECTORY · RESEARCHED· Sources verified · 2026-05-27· Phone confirmed · 2026-05-27
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
Large open dining hall near Lotus — casual, loud, built for groups.
SKIP IF
Korean is not the meal you're after tonight.
BEST FOR
groups, value, late night
01THE VERDICT · WHY IT'S ON THE LIST
CUTE PIG KOREAN BBQ.
Cute Pig is Pattaya's answer to "how much Korean BBQ can we eat for under 400 baht?" — two buffet tiers, no time limit, mookata pots on some tables, and a side line that runs to fried chicken and tteokbokki. Quality is buffet-grade, not Hanok-grade; the value proposition is the point.
KoreanBbqBuffetAll You Can Eat
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Unlimited samgyeopsal (Silver or Gold tier)
DID YOU KNOW
Central Pattaya's korean directory entry — researched and verified. All-you-can-eat pork-and-beef buffet with no time limit — the value play for Korean grill nights near Lotus Pattaya.
02BY THE NUMBERS
1,576
GOOGLE REVIEWS
N/A
TRIPADVISOR · /5
$
300-450 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
9.0/ 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.
Large open dining hall near Lotus — casual, loud, built for groups.
Grill-and-hot-pot combos on many tables; smoke and sizzle are part of the deal.
Queues at peak dinner; mobile queue app helps on busy weekends.
Families, Korean tour buses, and budget-conscious expat groups dominate.
Runs late — one of the few Korean spots still grilling past midnight.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Pick Gold (beef + seafood) if you are eating seriously; Silver if pork-focused.
- Add the drink refill package — the grill makes you thirsty.
- Hit the side station for tteokbokki and kimbap between meat rounds.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
GroupsValueLate NightKorean
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 · 11:30-03:00
OPEN WHEN.
MON11:30-03:00OPEN
TUE11:30-03:00OPEN
WED11:30-03:00OPEN
THU11:30-03:00OPEN
FRI11:30-03:00OPEN
SAT11:30-03:00OPEN
SUN11:30-03:00OPEN
09AMENITIES · WHAT'S IN THE ROOM
WHAT'S IN THE ROOM.
🌙 Halal🥗 Vegetarian🌱 Vegan🍷 Alcohol served📅 Reservations required👶 Kid-friendly🐶 Pet-friendly
10IN THE AREA · 5 CLOSEST PINS
EAT NEARBY.
11FIND IT · HOW TO GET THERE
HOW TO FIND IT.
Contact · Coordinates · Price
Phone+66 38 110 089
AreaCentral Pattaya
CuisineKorean
Price tier$ · 300-450 THB
Today11:30-03:00
Coords12.9278°N · 100.8951°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Cute Pig Korean BBQ?
Walk-ins are fine on weekday lunch but Cute Pig Korean BBQ fills up on weekends and prime-time evenings — book by Thursday for Friday or Saturday. Call +66 38 110 089.
What's the dress code at Cute Pig Korean BBQ?
Casual. Shorts and sandals are fine; you can dress up if you want, no one will mind.
How much does dinner cost at Cute Pig Korean BBQ?
Expect roughly 300-450 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 Cute Pig Korean BBQ?
Unlimited samgyeopsal (Silver or Gold tier). If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Cute Pig Korean BBQ open today?
Today (Wednesday): 11:30-03:00.
Where is Cute Pig Korean BBQ?
Sukhumvit Pattaya 53 (near Lotus Pattaya), Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.
Are there vegetarian options at Cute Pig Korean BBQ?
Limited. Cute Pig Korean BBQ is built around its meat or seafood programme; vegetarians can usually get sides assembled into a meal but it's not the room's strength.
Is Cute Pig Korean BBQ kid-friendly?
Yes. Highchairs, a kids menu, and staff who welcome the noise. Best at lunch and early evening.
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