Pattaya food guide – Know what to order in Pattaya 

The food markets, stalls, restaurants, and wandering vendors will all grant you an amazing food experience in Pattaya and you will soon realize why this destination is often called a ‘food paradise’ by most travellers. Try the following dishes as they will never disappoint your taste buds.

Tom Yum

It’s basically a soup which is both spicy and sour cooked with shrimp. You can also have another option of meat such as chicken or seafood if you like.

Chim Chum

Chim Chum is very popular among tourists because of the unique fragrance it has. With this aromatic dish, vegetables, eggs, and glass noodles are generally served even at the best restaurants in Pattaya.

Pad Krapao

Many five-star hotels such as the Avani Pattaya resort serve traditional dishes at their in-house restaurants, and from those, you are sure to find Pad Krapao – which is a popular stir-fry dish. It’s a very delicious and satisfying option and is indeed one of the largest staple meals in Thailand.

Pad Thai

This is a stir-fry egg noodle dish, fired up with eggs, sprouts, peanuts and any type(s) of meat. Yes, you find Pad Thai in some other countries as well, but you always find the best and the original in Pattaya.