★ 4.4
GOOGLE · /5
PIC KITCHEN
"North Pattaya Thai institution since 1985 - teakwood salas, optional cushion seating, the famous 4.9-meter Jazz Tree in the garden, behind Pattaya International Hospital"
Last visit · 6 Mar 2026· Editor visits · 4 in the last 12 months· Next review · Sep 2026
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
A North Pattaya institution — open over a decade, still on the editors' shortlist.
SKIP IF
You're a group of six — the room is built for couples.
BEST FOR
thai experience, groups · 6+, date night
01THE VERDICT · WHY IT'S ON THE LIST
PIC KITCHEN.
North Pattaya Thai institution since 1985 - teakwood salas, optional cushion seating, the famous 4.9-meter Jazz Tree in the garden, behind Pattaya International Hospital
ThaiCentral ThaiRoyal Thai
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Massaman curry with beef
DID YOU KNOW
North Pattaya Thai institution since 1985 - teakwood salas, optional cushion seating, the famous 4.9-meter Jazz Tree in the garden, behind Pattaya International Hospital
02BY THE NUMBERS
1,900
GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.5
TRIPADVISOR · /5
$$
500-1200 THB
03EDITORS' SCORE · 4 DIMENSIONS
THE SCORECARD.
Editorial score across our four ranking dimensions. Each is computed at the latest visit and reviewed at the next.
CONSISTENCY
8.2/ 10
Across visits, day to day
VALUE
9.8/ 10
Price-to-experience ratio
RETURN
8.0/ 10
How often we'd come back
How we score · Read the editorial standards
04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
A Pattaya institution. The list would be wrong without it.
Open over a decade. The fixtures are part of the menu.
Yes it's on every list. Yes it lives up.
Tables of two, low lighting, the right pace for a long conversation.
Built for two. Don't bring a crowd.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Walk-ins work weekday lunch. Weekends and prime-time evenings book by Thursday.
- Order: Massaman curry with beef.
- Expect roughly 500-1200 THB per person for a full meal ($$). Wine and pairings can add 50–100% on top.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
Thai ExperienceGroups · 6+Date nightFirst-time visitGarden DiningLive JazzLong Standing InstitutionAtmospheric
07GETTING THERE · TRANSIT & DISTANCES
HOW TO GET HERE.
From the airport
✈️
AIRPORT
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
84 km·115 min by car·~1,714 THB taxi
✈️
AIRPORT
U-Tapao Airport (UTP)
32 km·53 min by car·~709 THB taxi
🏙️
CITY
Bangkok City Center
99 km·134 min by car·bus 117 THB · van 200 THB
Closest hotels & landmarks
🎸
HOTEL
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
0.4 km · 4 min walk
🛍️
MALL
Terminal 21 Pattaya
0.5 km · 5 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Pattaya Marriott Resort
0.5 km · 6 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Amari Pattaya
0.9 km · 10 min walk
08HOURS · TUE · 11:00-23:00
OPEN WHEN.
MON11:00-23:00OPEN
TUE11:00-23:00OPEN
WED11:00-23:00OPEN
THU11:00-23:00OPEN
FRI11:00-23:00OPEN
SAT11:00-23:00OPEN
SUN11:00-23:00OPEN
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 38 428 374
AreaNorth Pattaya
CuisineThai
Price tier$$ · 500-1200 THB
Today11:00-23:00
Coords12.9445°N · 100.8829°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at PIC Kitchen?
Walk-ins are fine on weekday lunch but PIC Kitchen fills up on weekends and prime-time evenings — book by Thursday for Friday or Saturday. Call +66 38 428 374.
What's the dress code at PIC Kitchen?
Casual. Shorts and sandals are fine; you can dress up if you want, no one will mind.
How much does dinner cost at PIC Kitchen?
Expect roughly 500-1200 THB per person for a full meal ($$). 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 PIC Kitchen?
Massaman curry with beef. If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does PIC Kitchen open today?
Today (Tuesday): 11:00 to 23:00. Open every day.
Where is PIC Kitchen?
Second Road, Soi 5, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.
Are there vegetarian and vegan options at PIC Kitchen?
Yes — PIC Kitchen has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu, and the kitchen will prepare vegan plates on request. Flag at booking.
Is PIC Kitchen kid-friendly?
Yes. Highchairs, a kids menu, and staff who welcome the noise. Best at lunch and early evening.
13ALSO APPEARS ON · 16 LISTS
ON 16 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 Burgers#03A Pattaya Institution#10Best Thai#06Best Top 10 Steakhouses In Pattaya#07Best Top 10 Thai Restaurants In Pattaya#05Eat in North Pattaya#02Near Amari Pattaya#02Near Cape Dara Pattaya#10Near Centara Grand Mirage#11Near Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya#04Near Pattaya Marriott Resort#01Near Pullman Pattaya G#11Near Sanctuary Of Truth#10Near Terminal 21 Pattaya#02Near Wongamat Beach#11The Pattaya 50#33
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