where go out for dinner, but avoiding tourist-restaurant

[BaaBaa.]

proper benches inside as well mate, no plastic rubbish!

We can't be taking about the same place then . We did check the seats out, and they were all as per their Internet photos. Maybe they've got rid of the benches since you were there last.

We are talking about the same place, pretty sure there's benches up against the wall as you go in on the the left hand side.

I may be wrong, it's not something I take note of but I thought there was solid seats.

Good place either way.

[PeteC]

When you move here BB and become a regular at a few places, I can assure they'll get you a proper chair. If you become almost a daily regular, they may even put your name on it for your use only. There's restaurants in Pattaya where entire booths have name plaques and permanently reserved signs. Pete

[hhfarang]

Yes, BaaBaa, there were cement benches with cushions all along the left side of the restaurant when I was there a few weeks ago. I think they were built in as a part of the structure, so hard to remove. Bad place to miss as IMO one of the best Thai food places in town, as is the non-touristy and very cheap Issan restaurant Seb Nuer by the railway a couple of hundred meters south of the train station.

Hi All

We are over in December and wanting a seafood meal overlooking the sea ( WEDDING ANNIVERSARY) can anyone point me in the right direction fro a good meal, ho yes I am with my lovely wife.

Hi Crocket, we've been to all the beach restaurants, usually for special occasions such as you mentioned, and of them all my wife likes the food and ambiance at Supatra best. You should reserve a table right on the sea wall. It is beside Takiab mountain with an ocean view as well as view of the north side of the mountain and the huge standing golden Buddha. The last time I was there they also had really nice live soft romantic dinner music too with a very talented lady lead singer (maybe only on weekends though). Because of the view, you should get there (with your camera) and be seated just before sunset and enjoy the evening as the light fades. It's a very romantic place, perfect for a wedding anniversary. Coco 51 that Richard mentioned is also a good choice, but we like Supatra better. Both are on the ocean, upscale establishments with good Thai seafood and ambiance. Maybe before the big night, you should stop by both, check out the locations and menus, then make a reservation at the one that suits you best.

Here's some informational links to Supatra (requires flash):

http://www.supatra-bythesea.com/gallery.html

http://www.supatra-bythesea.com/menu.html

http://www.supatra-bythesea.com/location.html

[crazy88]

BB they have solid concrete steel reinforced benches so you should be ok. Never had a bad meal there.

If the OP wishes to avoid "tourist" places then simply steer clear of the main drag and you will find hundreds of them , just look for the ones that are busy with Thais . Doing a photo shoot for Naab Thong at the top of soi 88 past avenue 88 and mango grove today. The place is well worth a visit if you are up this way and now has a small Issan place next door. Neither minds if you order dishes from both places. No English spoken but they will have pictures and descriptions shortly. My reward? The owner is at my house cooking a variety of her wares as I write

The central square in the village near Smarthouse also has some good Thai places. All of them are 25 Bt for a can of chang

Crazy 88

[Crocket]

Hi

Thanks for the great advice will most likely try both over the week.

Cheers

Crocket

My Grandfather gave me some sound advice on his death bed,
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[HuaHin61]

one time, my thai-girl and i, we went together to a very busy, outside-restaurant, mostly thai guests, self-service buffet to pick up what you want to eat, then it could be heated on a charcoal grill stove on the table

This style of restaurant is known as 'moo yang Gowlee' or Korean Barbecue - not really 'Thai' cuisine but a popular and cheap Thai take on the Korean barbecue.

Muu Kra Ta is what the BBQ buffet places are called. I wouldn't call them Korean, they exist in towns and cities all over Thailand. They are geared to Thais which is why the prices are so low (for us). I've been many times to the huge one on Phetchkasem heading north near the Esso station. I counted over 100 food bins at that one. Was 99 baht last time I went in January.

Yes, there are at least three of those Korean barbecue restaurants in Hua Hin, two on Pethakasem heading towards the Palace and one not far on the other side of the town centre railway crossing.
You certainly couldn't complain about the value for money.
I like to go with my friends family as I can keep sending his kids up to fetch more food so that it doesn't look like the greedy farang is trying to eat the whole buffet!

yes, that kind of restaurant i meant,
there is a lot to see and nice impressions, you can choose and try and eat what you want,
and i had a lot of fun there ("sanuk, maak, maak")

[Super Joe]

proper benches inside as well mate, no plastic rubbish!

We can't be taking about the same place then . We did check the seats out, and they were all as per their Internet photos. Maybe they've got rid of the benches since you were there last.

Yes same place chaps, and BaaBaa's right it's called Mini Farm, apologies OP. The benches consist of one long single concrete strip, running length of restaurant, left side as you look from road. You can just make out the white back of it in this pic: http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/ ... en-air.jpg

It's a bit more polished service, food & presentation wise than other similar 'inexpensive' Thai restaurants, but can still keep itself competitive. You can then pop in their mini farm shop on the way out and blow your next night's budget on a block of cheese



SJ

[BaaBaa.]

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Off topic but I like your lads new haircut!

Cruel, cruel man!

[Big Boy]

Thanks guys. Looks like we missed a little gem while we were there. Never mind, we'll be back.

[hhfarang]

we'll be back.

Written with a thick Austrian accent?

[pharvey]

Had a quick look on the web, and as SJ says, The Mini Farm certainly looks quite a bit ''more polished''...... judging from the website, can't see you being able to get an all-you-can-eat deal for 79-99 Baht though.

The Long Haired General and I have now sorted our trip for Christmas and New Year with mother-in-law in tow, so will definitely take a look.

I assume there's no problem in me posting the link as it's already been promoted of sorts? If so, apologies Mods and please remove. Just thought it may be of interest.

http://www.minifarmgroup.com/index.html

I'll second BaaBaa's comment....... that's one hell of a short back and sides for the lad SJ!!

[Toni4484]

as many mentioned the restaurants in soi 94 don.t forget about Bella Mia italian restaurant with local prices not high tourist price! and the indian place s and s is very good. khun oy is a tourist place with bad thai food and more bad european food but some people seem to have no idea about food or they only go for cheap drink!!!
p.s natta in soi 88 best steak in town!

[PAINTER V2]

Me and the wife had a nice night out last week, spent the evening watching the lights come on over the town from the Lek Fai viewing point, then a small scooter ride down to caan coew restaurant. Met some friends there 7 people in total, food and drink (lots of it) about 1800bht, mainly Thai and nice food and some time if not most nights there’s a guy playing guitar and singing, a really nice romantic night out.
( I have the exact spelling and road adress on another sim card if any one wants it but its easy to find and most people know where it is.)

[richard]

Toni

Are you in any way connected with Bella Mia?

Kung Oys is frequented by Thais and resident Farangs. not many tourists. My Isaan wife says the food (Farang and Thai) is excellent. For an Isaan Thai to say that sells it to me.

They also bend over backwards to provide the right accoutrements for certain dishes for the regular farangs (Cranberry sauce for one)

[PAINTER V2]

Sorry ref my previous post not 1800, but 3800bht, i did say there was lots of drink!!!