Pad Lay - Thai Seafood & Brunch
Five or six tables, a narrow kitchen, and a stretch of Soi Buakhao that gives away nothing from the pavement. That's the setup here, and it's the reason the place works. The cooking stays traditional and the seafood does the heavy lifting: Pad Pong Karee Talay with plump prawns and a curry sauce that doesn't drown the vegetables, river prawns with rice and fresh lemon juice, crab pad thai loaded with more crab than the price suggests. The Talay Taad seafood tray comes in generous portions and you set your own spice level, which the kitchen actually respects rather than nodding at.
Service is quick and the staff get repeat mentions for being friendly without hovering. It reads more like a small café than a restaurant, quiet and homey, and that's the appeal. If you want linen and a wine list, go elsewhere. If you want good Thai seafood at fair prices, this is the sort of room I'd send a friend to twice in one trip, which is exactly what several reviewers have done.
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Reviews from Google
Wow, the seafood here is next level. We had the Pad Pong Karee and the seafood was so plump and fresh. The balance between the sauce and the juicy veggies was just perfect. honestly, it's impressive how they keep the ingredients so fresh while packing in so much flavor. We also got the Seafood Tray. You can pick your spice level, and the portions are huge, the shrimp and mussels were massive! If you want a meal where every bite tastes like quality, don't skip this place. 10/10 recommendation!
this place feels like a small Cafe but its really a small but very humble resturant that is able to turn out great thai food. I am amazed at how little space there is with about 5/6 tables and a narrow kitchen. this place can rival any big resturant kitchen and beat them all out. the atmosphere is very simple, quiet, and homey. awesome place to have a nice drink or a meal. o man...the crab pad thai? see attached picture..so much crab and this would easily cost 4/5 times back in the states. the flavor for all the meals unmatched back in the state. puts every thai restuarant back in the state to shame. also the pad thai eggroll rocked! and the sauces for the steamed Bass was on fire! absolutely delicious. I will be back!
Really nice I had the river prawns and rice with fresh lemon juice. Flavours were amazing. Very quick service and people working there very friendly and professional. Been here 2 days in a row now and will be my go to for lunch as the menu is huge and you want to try everything. Today I tried the rice with shrimp, oysters, squid and more and with extra mantis shrimp. Apologies as I couldn’t resist eating some before taking the picture! Again amazing full of flavours. I consider it lucky my hotel is close to this one.
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Pad Lay - Thai Seafood & Brunch: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pad Lay - Thai Seafood & Brunch worth visiting?
Pad Lay - Thai Seafood & Brunch holds a 4.9★ rating from 2,473 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Pattaya.
What are the opening hours of Pad Lay - Thai Seafood & Brunch?
Pad Lay - Thai Seafood & Brunch is typically open 13:00-23:30 — 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 Pad Lay - Thai Seafood & Brunch?
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 Pad Lay - Thai Seafood & Brunch located?
Pad Lay - Thai Seafood & Brunch is at 331, 3 Soi Buakhao, 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).
Location Info
331, 3 Soi Buakhao, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand+66 64 575 0860padlaypattaya.com/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
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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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THAI TOWN Street Food
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Sweet Family - Pattaya
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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