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OMG Thai Restaurant and Cooking School

Dinner and a Thai cooking lesson under one roof, and it runs late into the night.

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Hours
Daily 17:00–01:00

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.

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Address
WVJP+FWP, Soi Chaloem Phrakiat 21, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Full opening hours
Monday17:00–01:00
Tuesday17:00–01:00
Wednesday17:00–01:00
Thursday17:00–01:00
Friday17:00–01:00
Saturday17:00–01:00
Sunday17:00–01:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

Two things happen here, and you pick which one you want. It's a restaurant serving Thai food, and it's a cooking school where you make it yourself. If you've eaten your way through Pattaya and want to take something home besides photos, this is the sort of place I'd point you toward. If you just want dinner, that's fine too, nobody makes you chop anything.

Doors open at 5pm and stay open until 1am, every day of the week. That late finish is unusual for a place with a teaching side to it, and it makes the restaurant genuinely useful if you've been out and want a proper meal at 11pm rather than whatever the street cart has left. For the classes, go early. A cooking session isn't something you squeeze in at midnight, and you want the shopping, the prep and the eating to happen without anyone rushing.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026

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OMG Thai Restaurant and Cooking School: Frequently Asked Questions

Is OMG Thai Restaurant and Cooking School worth visiting?

OMG Thai Restaurant and Cooking School holds a 5.0★ rating from 412 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Pattaya.

What are the opening hours of OMG Thai Restaurant and Cooking School?

OMG Thai Restaurant and Cooking School is typically open 17:00–01:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit OMG Thai Restaurant and Cooking School?

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: September – October (wettest months).

Where is OMG Thai Restaurant and Cooking School located?

OMG Thai Restaurant and Cooking School is at WVJP+FWP, Soi Chaloem Phrakiat 21, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand, in Pattaya. Getting around Pattaya: Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes); Grab (widely available).

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