where go out for dinner, but avoiding tourist-restaurant

[HuaHin61]

where to go out for dinner, but avoiding a visit in tourist-restaurant
i prefer farang-compatible thai-food, but "pet, maag, maag, - mei choop, krap"

staying in HuaHin (4 yrs ago) I liked to go dining at Satherkarn-Square,
for me delicious thai food at moderate costs.

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,
located in north-west of huahin, across the railway headed west (HH70, thanon chomsin) , and then turn right and the street ahead, i forgot the name of the place. - but a very interesting experience.

[hhfarang]

If you really want farang friendly Thai food at a good price and you are downtown, it's hard to beat the Sirin Hotel restaurant on the road to the beach across the parking lot from McDonalds.

[HuaHin61]

If you really want farang friendly Thai food at a good price and you are downtown, it's hard to beat the Sirin Hotel restaurant on the road to the beach across the parking lot from McDonalds.

yes, i know the sirin restaurant, because in 2006, i stayed at sirin hotel for about 3 weeks,
the breakfast was o.k. but it was nothing special,
(2 slices of toast, eggs with ham, coffee, and jam, thats it)
in the morning, i really enjoyed to sit there for a while,
but because of the "not very special breakfast" i did not eat for dinner there,
maybe i will try this time.

[Big Boy]

HH61,

I've just returned from Hua Hin, and we found quite a few restaurants that meet your criteria. I've listed them in our preference (my party of up to 11 was made up of Thai/British):

1. Plung Plui situated alongside the railway track. Go to the top of Soi 80, turn left, and go about 20 yards. However, when we turned up with a party of 11 the service was a bit erratic, which I found really amusing. However, the food was always good.

2. ChanSaWang situated up Soi 88 on the right before the railway crossing. The standard was always good.

3. Khun Oy situated up Soi 94 on the right immediately after the railway crossing. I've reported on this restaurant previously.

4. Lek Lek situated alongside the railway track between Sois 80 and 88. I was satisfied, but Thais were not so impressed with the food.

5. Kim's Kitchen (only used for Brunch). Situated alongside the railway track between Plung Plui and Lek Lek. Breakfast was fine, and Thais enjoyed the Isaan food. Always too busy in the evening (which could be a recommendation).

6. Big Mamma situated up Soi 94 past Khun Oy on the left. Food was OK, but the restaurant was quite cramped for space. Service was a little slow.

As I said, each of the above meet your criteria. I've listed them in order of my/our preference, but personally I thought the food was good in establishment. I don't think you would be disappointed with any of the above, and prices were excellent/similar in each.

[Super Joe]

Ma-Kam: is very popular with local Thais, with the occassional Westerner. It's right next to the train tracks, (Petchakasem side), accessed from Soi 102 then a hundred metres or so South. Their 'duck salad' (really duck in breadcrumbs with a sauce) is the best dish I've had here.

The Farm Restaurant: is excellent imo, you get a few foreigners but it's certainly not touristy, go West across Soi 88 train crossing towards the two 7-11's but turn right before them and it's right there in front of you. Excellent vegetables as they're known for, quite a big open place, good service, inexpensive and not usually busy.

Do you like Indian food?

SJ

[Jaime]

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.

We always used to eat at Gin Lairk on Petchkasem, near the Sailom hotel. Always enjoyed it, always busy with mainly Thai weekenders but haven't been for a while.

Recently we went to the Beach Cafe and although the Thai food was expensive, the quality of both food and service was superb. Definitely somewhere to go for a treat and I don't mind paying the prices they charge when the quality is that high. Having said that it probably doesn't satisfy your non-tourist requirement, although the food is certainly not touristy.

[Crocket]

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.


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[STEVE G]

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.

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!

[richard]

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.

Not cheap but great for that special occasion. Ambiance, food and service excellent

Coco 51

[Farang]

Check this thread: http://www.huahinafterdark.com/forum/vi ... dame+green

[johnnyk]

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.

I've also eaten many times at the one across the tracks and up the road past the big S bend on the right-hand side. Not as big but about 20 baht cheaper, used to be 79 baht.
I actually prefer the cheaper one. They don't have whole fish to bbq but my XTGF used to grab about 30 goong. I called her Khun Goong. I think the beer makes their profit.

Lots of good places, just leave "the zone". Another one I like is past the bus station and Tiri Tiraa north along the train tracks to the end. Turn right and its on your left just before Phetchkasem.

Its always fun to eat at the carts. That's as Thai as you can get, not blanded out for falang. Big group of carts on Phetchkasem heading north around soi 54-56. Order different things from different carts and duck into 7/11 for a cold beer while they cook it. Ba mee bhet (egg noodles w/duck), hoy tod (mussel omelet) etc etc. The real thing, sitting on the stool surrounded by Thais happily drinking and munching away. Cheap, good and fun!

[BaaBaa.]

The Farm Restaurant: is excellent imo, you get a few foreigners but it's certainly not touristy, go West across Soi 88 train crossing towards the two 7-11's but turn right before them and it's right there in front of you. Excellent vegetables as they're known for, quite a big open place, good service, inexpensive and not usually busy.

SJ

Are you on about Mini Farm Kitchen SJ?

I like it there, it seems a class above the usual Thai places but is still well priced, I rate it!

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

[Big Boy]

By his directions, you're talking about the same place - it was just around the corner from our house. Unfortunately, it failed the 'strong seat' criteria I was working to during my recent visit, so we simply walked past it many times. Probably my loss

[Edit] It did look nice when we regularly looked in.

[BaaBaa.]

Definitely your loss, it's a slight class above your run of the mill Thai place, my missus loves that they've got about 20 som tams, duck and everything, proper benches inside as well mate, no plastic rubbish!

[Big Boy]

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.