★ 4.5
GOOGLE · /5
MING XING RESTAURANT
"Cape Dara's elegant Cantonese fine-dining flagship - dim sum buffet, Hong Kong-style, beachfront views"
Last visit · 28 Mar 2026· Editor visits · 3 in the last 12 months· Next review · Aug 2026
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
A Naklua institution — open over a decade, still on the editors' shortlist.
SKIP IF
You're hoping for sub-2,000 THB per person — this is a destination spend.
BEST FOR
chinese cuisine, dim sum, anniversary
01THE VERDICT · WHY IT'S ON THE LIST
MING XING RESTAURANT.
Cape Dara's elegant Cantonese fine-dining flagship - dim sum buffet, Hong Kong-style, beachfront views
ChineseCantoneseDim SumHong KongFine diningSeafood
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
All-you-can-eat dim sum buffet (weekends)
DID YOU KNOW
Cape Dara's elegant Cantonese fine-dining flagship - dim sum buffet, Hong Kong-style, beachfront views
02BY THE NUMBERS
480
GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.5
TRIPADVISOR · /5
$$$$
1500-2800 (dim sum buffet 880-1180) THB
03EDITORS' SCORE · 4 DIMENSIONS
THE SCORECARD.
Editorial score across our four ranking dimensions. Each is computed at the latest visit and reviewed at the next.
CONSISTENCY
7.4/ 10
Across visits, day to day
VALUE
7.0/ 10
Price-to-experience ratio
RETURN
8.0/ 10
How often we'd come back
How we score · Read the editorial standards
04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
The view is the room. The food is engineered around it.
Tablecloth, sommelier, multi-course pacing.
Station format — pace yourself across the room.
A Pattaya institution. The list would be wrong without it.
Six-plus tables are routine. Sharing menu on request.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Book ahead — the good tables go two to three weeks out, the weekend slots earlier.
- Order: All-you-can-eat dim sum buffet.
- Expect roughly 1500-2800 (dim sum buffet 880-1180) THB per person for a full meal ($$$$). Wine and pairings can add 50–100% on top.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
Chinese CuisineDim SumAnniversaryGroups · 6+Business dinnerHosting Chinese GuestsFine dining
07GETTING THERE · TRANSIT & DISTANCES
HOW TO GET HERE.
From the airport
✈️
AIRPORT
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
81 km·111 min by car·~1,653 THB taxi
✈️
AIRPORT
U-Tapao Airport (UTP)
35 km·57 min by car·~777 THB taxi
🏙️
CITY
Bangkok City Center
96 km·130 min by car·bus 117 THB · van 200 THB
Closest hotels & landmarks
🛕
LANDMARK
Sanctuary of Truth
0.4 km · 4 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Centara Grand Mirage
0.9 km · 11 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Cape Dara Resort
1.1 km · 13 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Pullman Pattaya G
1.1 km · 14 min walk
08HOURS · TUE · 11:30-14:30, 18:00-22:30
OPEN WHEN.
MON11:30-14:30, 18:00-22:30OPEN
TUE11:30-14:30, 18:00-22:30OPEN
WED11:30-14:30, 18:00-22:30OPEN
THU11:30-14:30, 18:00-22:30OPEN
FRI11:30-14:30, 18:00-22:30OPEN
SAT11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:30OPEN
SUN11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:30OPEN
09AMENITIES · WHAT'S IN THE ROOM
WHAT'S IN THE ROOM.
🌙 Halal🥗 Vegetarian🌱 Vegan🍷 Alcohol served📅 Reservations required👶 Kid-friendly🐶 Pet-friendly
11FIND IT · HOW TO GET THERE
HOW TO FIND IT.
Contact · Coordinates · Price
Phone+66 38 933 888
AreaNaklua
CuisineChinese
Price tier$$$$ · 1500-2800 (dim sum buffet 880-1180) THB
Today11:30-14:30, 18:00-22:30
Coords12.9758°N · 100.8856°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Ming Xing Restaurant?
Yes. Ming Xing Restaurant is a $$$$ chinese room — most weekend evening slots book two to three weeks out. Call +66 38 933 888 or use the contact link on this page.
What's the dress code at Ming Xing Restaurant?
Smart casual. Long trousers, closed-toe shoes, collared shirt advisable. Jackets aren't required but most diners arrive dressed up. No beachwear.
How much does dinner cost at Ming Xing Restaurant?
Expect roughly 1500-2800 (dim sum buffet 880-1180) THB per person for a full meal ($$$$). 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 Ming Xing Restaurant?
All-you-can-eat dim sum buffet. If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Ming Xing Restaurant open today?
Today (Tuesday): 11:30 to 14:30. Open every day.
Where is Ming Xing Restaurant?
Cape Dara Resort, 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 Ming Xing Restaurant?
Yes — Ming Xing Restaurant has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu. Vegan options on request — flag at booking.
Is Ming Xing Restaurant kid-friendly?
Yes. Highchairs, a kids menu, and staff who welcome the noise. Best at lunch and early evening.
13ALSO APPEARS ON · 13 LISTS
ON 13 OTHER LISTS.
This restaurant has earned a spot on these editor-curated shortlists across the guide. Tap any to see who else is on it.
Best Dim Sum#01Brunch#07Best Chinese#01Best Top 10 Brunch Cafes In Pattaya#08Best Top 10 Rooftop Restaurants Pattaya#09Best Top 10 Seafood Restaurants In Pattaya#08Eat in Naklua#04Near Cape Dara Pattaya#06Near Centara Grand Mirage#05Near Pullman Pattaya G#06Near Sanctuary Of Truth#03Near Wongamat Beach#05The Pattaya 50#28
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