THAI TOWN Street Food
The hours are the headline here. Noon to 5am, seven days a week, which puts it in a very small club of places in Pattaya still cooking properly when the bars have emptied out. If you've had a long night on Soi Buakhao and you want Thai food rather than a sad toastie, this is where I'd point you.
It sits inside Tree Town night market in Nong Prue, so you're eating in the middle of the market rather than in a restaurant with walls and a hostess. Pull up a stool, order, eat, move on. Groups do well here because nobody minds noise, and solo travellers do fine too since you're never really eating alone in a market. Go after dark if you want the market itself at full tilt. Turn up at midday and you'll get a quieter, hotter, emptier version of the same food.
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THAI TOWN Street Food: Frequently Asked Questions
Is THAI TOWN Street Food worth visiting?
THAI TOWN Street Food holds a 4.8★ rating from 101 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Pattaya.
What are the opening hours of THAI TOWN Street Food?
THAI TOWN Street Food is typically open 12:00-05:00 — 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 THAI TOWN 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 THAI TOWN Street Food located?
THAI TOWN Street Food is at 502, Tree Town Pattaya night market, 44, Nong Prue, 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
502, Tree Town Pattaya night market, 44, Nong Prue, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand+66 96 897 0364Visitor 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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Sea you
All-you-can-eat mukata seafood buffet in Pattaya, open nightly until 5 AM for late-night dining.
OMG Thai Restaurant and Cooking School
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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