Christmas Dinner

[jamborab]

Hi,
Will be in Hua Hin over Christmas & New Year for the first time (not 1st time in Hua Hin) and was wondering if I would have to book somewhere for Christmas Dinner. Don't really Know what to expect.

[Dr Mike]

OMG, only 15 weeks to go

[expat71NL]

Christmas Day is no different than any other day here. Murphy's in the centre is the only place I know that serves a traditional English Christmas Dinner. They normally get fully booked. The 5 star hotels will do something special but that will not really be related to a Christmas Dinner and will probably be on Christmas Eve (with a countdown at midnight for some reason). They are expensive and usually very quiet. New Year is about the same, just a normal day where nothing special happens. The Thai year changes on 31st December to 2557 but the real Thai New Year is in April.

[oakdale160]

I am not a fussy eater, Im easily pleased, but the worst meal I have ever had in Thailand was an American Thanksgiving Dinner in HH. SO STUPID, going to a place where Thai people are trying to make traditional American food. So be careful, go to a place with ex-pat ownership. I agree Murphy's does a good job.

[richard]

Plenty of places do it even some bars (U Turn)

Usually over priced and unless you go to top of the market venues the food is not good quality

[Lancashire Lass]

We go to the Dusit Thani every year, amazing food and amazing value for money - always full, mostly expats. Excellent service and a great afternoon..

[Rone]

The last 3 years we have been to Terrace 90 on Xmas day. First year it was a plated 3 course dinner with all the trimmings and the last couple of years it was a buffet. Both were excellent and good value and you could book for lunch or early evening. The first year we looked at all the options before opting for Terrace 90 and have not been disappointed. You do need to book but Terrace 90 are a sponsor on this forum so if you do a search on their site for last year you will find the menu(they even managed to source sprouts), price and booking details. I guess it was around 90% expats and 10% visitors but we were made to feel welcome.

[dtaai-maai]

they even managed to source sprouts

We have sprouts all the time, because I love 'em. They're not cheap, but they're not that difficult to find.

[ken.p]

We where also at the Dusit Thani last year, the first and last time. They ran out of Turkey shortly after 1pm, a 40-minute wait before they had more Turkey available they then ran out of gammon.
I sent an email explaining our disappointment, still waiting for a reply.
If you should choose the Dusit, I wish you luck.

[hhfarang]

I agree with Rone, Terrace 90 usually does the best job of any holiday dinner, whether it be an American holiday, or a universal holiday.

[jamborab]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like terrace 90 wins it

[joehoover1976]

Hi

Have browsed a few topics on Christmas Dinner, but not really looking for a full on traditional British meal, can anyone recommend any alternatives?

I've been to HH before so know a fair few restaurants and want a great meal for Xmas day but keen to avoid the usual hotel buffet affairs. If anyone can recommend any great places that even if not doing a traditional spread would have a great atmosphere, nothing too formal. Any cuisine would do, looking for somewhere more relaxed and fun to spend a few hours rather than feeling I may as well be at home trying to stomach my mum's sprouts (sorry mum!)

Cheers

[Terrace90]

Hi,

Thanks to all for the very kind words. We love the Holidays @ Terrace 90. It is a great time of year. So many traditions -so much Joy and Hope!

This year Thanksgiving is 28 Nov. and we will have a Buffet Menu posted on our HHAD Advertorial Page and our web site. Cost 650 for Adults with the Ritchie Newton Elvis Show. The buffet is International and we already have over 30 non Americans booked. Turkey, Ham and the fixings with the show at 650, we think is a great deal.
Thanksgiving will have a little bit of an Elvis Twist (American Southern Food) favorites such as Corn Bread Stuffing but we will also serve traditional Bread Stuffing. Sweet, Mashed, and Roasted Potatoes- so something for everyone, we hope.

Christmas we do our best to increase the menu to add British Favorites and some Swedish Food. We do Xmas Eve, Xmas Day and Xmas evening as our customers have different traditions.

We also do Christmas parties for groups. They select their own menu. One group who booked last year and again this year has Pork Chops and no Turkey. Traditions differ in every country. Makes it fun!
As we post menus, for the Holidays, feel free to request additions and we will see if we can do it. So many traditions so much Good Joy! So much fun.


May I be the first to say" Merry Christmas /Happy Holidays"

Natt and the T90 Staff

[Takiap]

Hi

Have browsed a few topics on Christmas Dinner, but not really looking for a full on traditional British meal, can anyone recommend any alternatives?

I've been to HH before so know a fair few restaurants and want a great meal for Xmas day but keen to avoid the usual hotel buffet affairs. If anyone can recommend any great places that even if not doing a traditional spread would have a great atmosphere, nothing too formal. Any cuisine would do, looking for somewhere more relaxed and fun to spend a few hours rather than feeling I may as well be at home trying to stomach my mum's sprouts (sorry mum!)

Cheers

No need to apologize. I would rather commit suicide before attempting to eat such horrid food.


Saying that, I wouldn't want a traditional Xmas meal even if you paid me. Honestly, as a kid I used to dread Sunday roasts, and let's face it, Xmas meals aren't much different. Give me a BBQ or a steak and chips any day, accompanied by plenty of cold beer.