Big C Food Park
Come here for the price, not the ambience. This is a food court inside the Big C Extra hypermarket, a row of stalls sharing one seating area, and it does exactly what a food court should: feeds you Thai standards and a few international plates in about five minutes for very little money. The sushi stall is the one people keep mentioning, 10 baht a piece with a buy-ten-get-one-free deal, and pork stew has its regulars too. Service stays quick even when every table is full.
A renovation has smartened the place up, though some of the smaller independent stalls that gave it character have gone, and a few longtime shoppers think it's less interesting than it was. The playground next to the tables adds a steady layer of noise, so if you want a quiet lunch, this isn't it. It's best for families and mixed groups where everyone wants something different, and for anyone who just needs to eat before or after a supermarket run.
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Reviews from Google
Outstanding value with a wide choice of food. Highly recommended with quick service even when busy. It's a challenge to decide what to choose.
The sushi is tasty 10b per item. Buy 10 get 1 free
All bic c food parks are similar.. you can eat but you can't enjoy. The prices are cheap. All food I ate in it , bothered my guts
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Location Info
WVMV+RP4, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, ThailandVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: June – October (rainy, rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Minibus from Suvarnabhumi Airport (~1.5 hrs). Bus from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal Ekkamai (~2 hrs). No direct train.
Getting around
- •Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes)
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Ferry to Koh Larn island
Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: June – October (rainy, rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Minibus from Suvarnabhumi Airport (~1.5 hrs). Bus from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal Ekkamai (~2 hrs). No direct train.
Getting around
- •Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes)
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Ferry to Koh Larn island