Buakhao Market Street Food
An open-air food hall of small kiosks off Soi Buakhao, where you can order from three stalls at once.
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Why go, and how to do it well
Think food hall, not restaurant. A row of small kiosks sits under a metal roof beside Buakhao Market, each one cooking its own short list of Thai dishes, and the vendors happily let you order across several stalls and eat it all at the same table. Menus are posted out front with photos and prices, so you can point and pay without a word of Thai. Portions are generous, prices are low, and takeout is as normal as sitting down.
Go in the morning or after dark. Fans run throughout, but a metal roof in Pattaya at two in the afternoon does what metal roofs do, and you'll be eating in a sweat. Evening is when it comes into its own anyway, especially if you've spent an hour wandering the bars and clothes stalls along Soi Buakhao and want somewhere unfussy to sit with a drink. One vendor, Wan, gets named repeatedly in reviews for her phanang curry. Her stall is on the left, right in the corner as you walk into the covered market.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Reviews from Google
The great street food of Thailand on Soi Buakhao market . This lady , her name is Wan , has been making my food for a few years already . Always delicious and served with a big smile . Personal favorite is Kaeng Panang ( Phanang curry ) Never forget to help your local store and at the same time helping yourself with some nice food .... You can find this small restaurant at the left side ,right in the corner , when you enter the covered street food market . Highly recommended.
Good choice of Thai food found in most markets. Nice place to sit and drink or eat after a long walk looking at the many bars in Soy Buakhao. Also clothes & bags are sold nearby.
Food hall type of establishment lots of small kiosk selling food they all help each other out can order from different outlets. Mostly Thai food good quality at a reasonable price
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 51 reviews on Google.
Opposite, WVMP+5P8 Market, ซ.บัวขาว เมืองพัทยา อำเภอบางละมุง ชลบุรี 20150, Thailand
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All within 3 min walk of Buakhao Market Street Food.
Nida Food & Drink
Budget-friendly daily dining in Nong Prue, open every day from 10am to 10pm.
OMG Thai Restaurant and Cooking School
Dinner and a Thai cooking lesson under one roof, and it runs late into the night.
Pad Lay - Thai Seafood & Brunch
Five or six tables off Soi Buakhao, turning out seafood that shames kitchens ten times the size.
Sweet Family - Pattaya
A family-run Thai restaurant in Pattaya open late every night, serving authentic home-cooked cuisine.
Tips for Visiting Restaurants & Food
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.
Use Grab for Delivery
The Grab app works for food delivery across Thailand, letting you order from street stalls and restaurants alike. It's invaluable on rainy days or when you want to eat in your hotel.
Buakhao Market Street Food: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buakhao Market Street Food worth visiting?
Buakhao Market Street Food holds a 4.5★ rating from 51 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Pattaya.
When is the best time to visit Buakhao Market Street Food?
The best months to visit Pattaya are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – October (rainy, rough seas).
Where is Buakhao Market Street Food located?
Buakhao Market Street Food is at Opposite, WVMP+5P8 Market, ซ.บัวขาว เมืองพัทยา อำเภอบางละมุง ชลบุรี 20150, Thailand, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).
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