★ 4.5
GOOGLE · /5
SUGAR HUT RESTAURANT
"Pratumnak Royal Thai institution since 1986 - teakwood compound with wandering rabbits and peacocks, classical Thai dining"
Last visit · 10 Apr 2026· Editor visits · 3 in the last 12 months· Next review · Sep 2026
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
A Pratumnak 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 cuisine, anniversary, date night
01THE VERDICT · WHY IT'S ON THE LIST
SUGAR HUT RESTAURANT.
Pratumnak Royal Thai institution since 1986 - teakwood compound with wandering rabbits and peacocks, classical Thai dining
ThaiRoyal ThaiClassical ThaiCentral Thai
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Crab fried rice (khao pad poo)
DID YOU KNOW
Pratumnak Royal Thai institution since 1986 - teakwood compound with wandering rabbits and peacocks, classical Thai dining
02BY THE NUMBERS
1,800
GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.5
TRIPADVISOR · /5
$$$
800-1800 THB
03EDITORS' SCORE · 4 DIMENSIONS
THE SCORECARD.
Editorial score across our four ranking dimensions. Each is computed at the latest visit and reviewed at the next.
CONSISTENCY
8.5/ 10
Across visits, day to day
VALUE
8.5/ 10
Price-to-experience ratio
RETURN
8.0/ 10
How often we'd come back
How we score · Read the editorial standards
04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
A Pattaya institution. The list would be wrong without it.
Open over a decade. The fixtures are part of the menu.
Yes it's on every list. Yes it lives up.
Tables of two, low lighting, the right pace for a long conversation.
Built for two. Don't bring a crowd.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Book ahead — the good tables go two to three weeks out, the weekend slots earlier.
- Order: Crab fried rice.
- Expect roughly 800-1800 THB per person for a full meal ($$$). Wine and pairings can add 50–100% on top.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
Thai CuisineAnniversaryDate nightAtmosphericGarden DiningFirst-time visitA Pattaya institution
07GETTING THERE · TRANSIT & DISTANCES
HOW TO GET HERE.
From the airport
✈️
AIRPORT
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
88 km·120 min by car·~1,782 THB taxi
✈️
AIRPORT
U-Tapao Airport (UTP)
29 km·77 min by car·~639 THB taxi
🏙️
CITY
Bangkok City Center
103 km·138 min by car·bus 117 THB · van 200 THB
Closest hotels & landmarks
⛴️
LANDMARK
Bali Hai Pier
0.4 km · 4 min walk
🌃
LANDMARK
Walking Street
0.8 km · 10 min walk
🛕
LANDMARK
Big Buddha Hill
1.1 km · 14 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Sheraton Pattaya
1.2 km · 14 min walk
08HOURS · TUE · 07:00-23:00
OPEN WHEN.
MON07:00-23:00OPEN
TUE07:00-23:00OPEN
WED07:00-23:00OPEN
THU07:00-23:00OPEN
FRI07:00-23:00OPEN
SAT07:00-23:00OPEN
SUN07:00-23:00OPEN
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 38 251 686
AreaPratumnak
CuisineThai
Price tier$$$ · 800-1800 THB
Today07:00-23:00
Coords12.9089°N · 100.8755°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Sugar Hut Restaurant?
Walk-ins are fine on weekday lunch but Sugar Hut Restaurant fills up on weekends and prime-time evenings — book by Thursday for Friday or Saturday. Call +66 38 251 686.
What's the dress code at Sugar Hut Restaurant?
Smart casual — a dressier shirt and clean shoes is the safe call. Resort-casual works for daytime; evening leans dressier.
How much does dinner cost at Sugar Hut Restaurant?
Expect roughly 800-1800 THB per person for a full meal ($$$). 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 Sugar Hut Restaurant?
Crab fried rice. If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Sugar Hut Restaurant open today?
Today (Tuesday): 07:00 to 23:00. Open every day.
Where is Sugar Hut Restaurant?
Thappraya Road, Pratumnak (Sugar Hut Resort), Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.
Are there vegetarian options at Sugar Hut Restaurant?
Yes — Sugar Hut Restaurant has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu. Vegan options on request — flag at booking.
Is Sugar Hut Restaurant 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 Fried Chicken#05Best Pad Thai#04Date Night#10A Pattaya Institution#01Best Thai#02Best Top 10 Seafood Restaurants In Pattaya#05Best Top 10 Thai Restaurants In Pattaya#01Eat in Pratumnak#06Near Bali Hai Pier#01Near Big Buddha Hill#04Near Floating Market#05Near Jomtien Beach#06Near Royal Cliff Pattaya#05Near Sheraton Pattaya#08Near Walking Street#01The Pattaya 50#23
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