john luke Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 It is 69 days to Christmas. For those who will be in Pattaya over the Christmas and New Year Period, what are your plans, if any, for a Christmas Dinner. It would be great if, as they start to appear, members could add pictures of any Christmas Menus, posters, or advertisements for Christmas Dinner in Pattaya. A search of the internet shows nothing so far for Christmas 2018.
Chokdeekap Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Probably same as last year and the year before , hung over in bed .........the only time I bother with a Christmas dinner is if I’m in the Uk with the family...
JPK Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Im not really into Christmas dinner if i'm honest, Ill be in Bangkok so not sure what ill do for eating. Last year I ended up going to El gaucho with some pals and our girlfriends for something to eat, we ended up in there about 4 hours drinking after our meal. Told the Gf that I was going for a few beers after dinner and I would see her in a hour or so. Me and my pals staggered round to Soi cowboy and I cant remember much at all. I woke up the next day in some shit room in Ari with some girl from crazy house and 20 odd missed calls from the mrs 😀 Told her this year ill be on my best behaviour, i've agreed that after dinner we will go visit her parents 🙄 1 2
Evil Penevil Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 This is a good topic and of interest to quite a few members. In my experience, the restaurants won't start advertising Xmas dinner for at least a month or even six weeks. Five or 10 years ago, the most popular places were booked solid by the first or second week of December. Last year, most restaurants had seats open Xmas Eve and Day. You could walk in without a reservation. It's one more bit of anecdotal evidence that there aren't as many farang in Pattaya as before EvilSent from my Sunny2 Plus using Tapatalk
Chokdeekap Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, Evil Penevil said: It's one more bit of anecdotal evidence that there aren't as many farang in Pattaya as before Evil Sent from my Sunny2 Plus using Tapatalk Or one could say that there’s a lot more options than before ..........with pretty much most of the high end establishments , mid range and lower end establishments offering some sort of Christmas dinner .......years ago options were limited compared to today .......
Chokdeekap Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 19 hours ago, JPK said: Im not really into Christmas dinner if i'm honest, Ill be in Bangkok so not sure what ill do for eating. Last year I ended up going to El gaucho with some pals and our girlfriends for something to eat, we ended up in there about 4 hours drinking after our meal. Told the Gf that I was going for a few beers after dinner and I would see her in a hour or so. Me and my pals staggered round to Soi cowboy and I cant remember much at all. I woke up the next day in some shit room in Ari with some girl from crazy house and 20 odd missed calls from the mrs 😀 Told her this year ill be on my best behaviour, i've agreed that after dinner we will go visit her parents 🙄 Pretty much sums up some of my Previous Christmas’s in Thailand 1
Evil Penevil Posted November 7, 2018 Posted November 7, 2018 First ad I've seen this year: Three sittings at Retox Game On: 12, 3 and 6 p.m. Evil 1
Evil Penevil Posted November 8, 2018 Posted November 8, 2018 Hemingways in Jomtien: The Hard Rock Hotel has two options: I've had both and both are good. The more expensive option at the Starz Diner was a huge buffet with a lot of appetizers and non-Christmas dishes as well as the traditional Christmas fare. There's plenty of stuff (sushi and other seafood, Asian hot dishes, Asian desserts) that appeals to Thais and other non-farangs. For me, I want to fill up on turkey, stuffing, gravy, hopefully cranberry sauce and Christmas pudding. I don't care about appetizers and sides, so the limited carvery in the Hard Rock Cafe is fine with me. However, if you have a Thai partner along, then Starz is better unless she's really into farang Christmas food. Evil
AJSP Posted November 8, 2018 Posted November 8, 2018 6 hours ago, Evil Penevil said: Second one: The After Eight is a nice touch, very British and a nice touch.
Evil Penevil Posted November 26, 2018 Posted November 26, 2018 A few more options for Christmas dinner: Chik n Coop is a value-for-money (500 baht) , all-you-can-eat option for anyone interested in a U.S.-style Christmas dinner. Evil 1
Evil Penevil Posted November 28, 2018 Posted November 28, 2018 And if money isn't a concern, here's a suggestion for Christmas Eve and Day from Casa Pascal on 2nd Road near The Avenue: The buffet at the Mercure on Soi 15 is much cheaper, but I doubt it will be very Christmassy, more of an Xmas buffet. Santa Penevil
Evil Penevil Posted December 5, 2018 Posted December 5, 2018 Sunny's is a popular family restaurant on the Darkside. Note that there's no turkey on the menu and the FB page confirms no turkey will be served. Also ... Santa Penevil
dcfc2007 Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 18 hours ago, Evil Penevil said: Sunny's is a popular family restaurant on the Darkside. Note that there's no turkey on the menu and the FB page confirms no turkey will be served. Also ... Santa Penevil No Turkey on Christmas? Woeful behaviour. 1
Evil Penevil Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 28 minutes ago, dcfc2007 said: No Turkey on Christmas? Woeful behaviour. There was an explanation given on Sunny's Facebook page. Apparently it's hard to get quality turkey in Thailand this year. 1
Thinkingallowed Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 British Airways Club World Christmasy menu for my flight Starters Beef Carpaccio Cipriani with rocket Smoked aubergine and chickpeas with yoghurt, hummus and tahini Roast sweet potato salad, coriander and chili pesto Salad Seasonal salad served with Sherry vinegar olive oil or Lime yoghurt dressing Main Traditional roasted turkey with cranberry and chestnut stuffing, roast potatoes and juniper berry jus Braised Scottish Prime beef cheeks with horseradish dumplings and potato mousseline Ricotta panzerotti with tomato concasse, grilled black olives and fresh rosemary Dessert Christmas dome Mince Pie Traditional Christmas pudding served with Vanilla Brandy sauce Fresh berries Vintage West Country cheddar, Double Gloucester, Shepherd's Purse and Yorkshire blue cheese, Walnut served with Apple pear chutney 1
dcfc2007 Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 14 minutes ago, Evil Penevil said: There was an explanation given on Sunny's Facebook page. Apparently it's hard to get quality turkey in Thailand this year. Understand that but it's not Christmas dinner without turkey.
Anwar Sadat Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 No Turkey on Christmas? Woeful behaviour.Looks like a good feed though.Sent from my MI MAX 2 using Tapatalk
dcfc2007 Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 34 minutes ago, Anwar Sadat said: Looks like a good feed though. Sent from my MI MAX 2 using Tapatalk Indeed and with rib eye and lamb on the menu and the range of starters it's good value. But it just ain't Christmas dinner without turkey for me. 1
Lambik Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 26 minutes ago, dcfc2007 said: it's not Christmas dinner without turkey. Depends on the nationality. For instance we Flemish eat traditionally game food. Walloons eat black & white pudding.
dcfc2007 Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Lambik said: Depends on the nationality. For instance we Flemish eat traditionally game food. Walloons eat black & white pudding. Well the Walloon population are right up there with Jimmy Saville having that for Christmas dinner. 1
Lambik Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 I suppose this must been some kind of what is called English humor.
Anwar Sadat Posted December 6, 2018 Posted December 6, 2018 Indeed and with rib eye and lamb on the menu and the range of starters it's good value. But it just ain't Christmas dinner without turkey for me.They probably don't want to serve shite turkey. Sent from my MI MAX 2 using Tapatalk 1
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