★ 4.0
GOOGLE · /5
ZAAP DER VIETNAMESE FOOD
"South Pattaya Soi 12's neighbourhood pho shop — honest bowls, fried rice, and prices that still feel like Thailand not the beach strip."
DIRECTORY · RESEARCHED· Sources verified · 2026-05-27· Phone confirmed · 2026-05-27
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
Simple shopfront on South Pattaya Soi 12 — locals, delivery riders, and hotel staff.
SKIP IF
Vietnamese is not the meal you're after tonight.
BEST FOR
vietnamese, value, casual lunch
01THE VERDICT · WHY IT'S ON THE LIST
ZAAP DER VIETNAMESE FOOD.
Zaap Der is the Vietnamese counterpoint to VT Namnueng's chain polish — a small South Pattaya Soi 12 shop where locals grab pho, fried rice, and chili pork without a brand name behind it. Not destination dining; exactly the kind of honest neighbourhood Vietnamese the guide should list so the cuisine hub is not a single entry.
VietnamesePhoCasualValue
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Beef pho with fresh herbs
DID YOU KNOW
South Pattaya's Vietnamese directory entry — researched and verified. Opposite the South Pattaya Mosque at Soi 12; phone confirmed via Wongnai and Foodpanda listings — honest bowls, fried rice, and prices that still feel like Thailand not the beach strip.
02BY THE NUMBERS
191
GOOGLE REVIEWS
N/A
TRIPADVISOR · /5
$
80-250 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
7.5/ 10
Across visits, day to day
VALUE
9.0/ 10
Price-to-experience ratio
RETURN
7.0/ 10
How often we'd come back
How we score · Read the editorial standards
04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
Simple shopfront on South Pattaya Soi 12 — locals, delivery riders, and hotel staff.
Short menu: pho, rice plates, stir-fries — no banquet rooms.
Breakfast through dinner; lunch is the busiest service.
Takeaway and delivery common; a few tables inside.
Owner-run — service is warm if you do not expect hotel polish.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Order beef pho if it is your first visit — that is the benchmark bowl.
- Add a plate of chili pork or fried rice if you are eating with a friend.
- Cash is safest; prices are street-level honest.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
VietnameseValueCasual LunchPho
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 South 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 · 08:00-21:00
OPEN WHEN.
MON08:00-21:00OPEN
TUE08:00-21:00OPEN
WED08:00-21:00OPEN
THU08:00-21:00OPEN
FRI08:00-21:00OPEN
SAT08:00-21:00OPEN
SUN08:00-21:00OPEN
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 85 110 4949
AreaSouth Pattaya
CuisineVietnamese
Price tier$ · 80-250 THB
Today08:00-21:00
Coords12.9234°N · 100.8812°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Zaap Der Vietnamese Food?
Walk-ins are fine on weekday lunch but Zaap Der Vietnamese Food fills up on weekends and prime-time evenings — book by Thursday for Friday or Saturday. Call +66 85 110 4949.
What's the dress code at Zaap Der Vietnamese Food?
Casual. Shorts and sandals are fine; you can dress up if you want, no one will mind.
How much does dinner cost at Zaap Der Vietnamese Food?
Expect roughly 80-250 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 Zaap Der Vietnamese Food?
Beef pho with fresh herbs. If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Zaap Der Vietnamese Food open today?
Today (Wednesday): 08:00-21:00.
Where is Zaap Der Vietnamese Food?
Thanon South Pattaya Soi 12, South 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 Zaap Der Vietnamese Food?
Yes — Zaap Der Vietnamese Food has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu. Vegan options on request — flag at booking.
Is Zaap Der Vietnamese Food 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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