Tree Town Street Food Area
Come here for the choice, not the cooking. It's an open-air cluster of food stalls and bars off Soi Buakhao, dozens of vendors under one roof, each with a menu long enough to cover most Thai standards and a fair few things aimed squarely at tourists. Sit down at one stall and you're theirs, so walk the whole place first and see what's actually being cooked before anyone waves you over.
Prices are the sticking point. Reviewers put cooked-to-order dishes at 100 baht and up with portions that don't quite justify it, which is Pattaya rates rather than street-market rates. Quality swings by stall too. One person raves about the variety and the welcome, the next orders a jungle curry that's spicy but thin. My advice is to treat it as a grazing spot for a group who can't agree, order small from two or three vendors, and go elsewhere if you want a serious meal.
The other half of the story is the bars, all with televisions and all playing music over each other. Fun if that's your night out, wearing if it isn't.
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Reviews from Google
This street food place was great! I loved the service and welcoming nature of the people there, especially after you sit or agree to eat from their shop (hehe). The variety and selection of food was absolutely insane, they had almost everything. The quality of the food we ordered was honestly unmatchable, It was a perfect mix of tasty, local, street, clean and absolutely beautiful. The vibes, people and atmosphere was also great, yes everyone around you is drunk and pretty gone but it is still generally safe and pretty good vibes. A nice place to catch a meal at anytime of the day, literally as they closes at 5 am. Lastly, the prices for the food were also great and very reasonable... I highly suggest this place as its also near the very lively tree town Pattaya area.
Tree town gets three reviews from me putting it right in the middle because I try to be objective but a place like this will always be subjective. If you're young it'll probably be four or five stars but if you're older it'll be one or two. A good selection of bars with televisions for sport and music but all competing with one another. I'm sure many people have their favourite bars in a place like this and they will be fine once you get established. Service is pretty average as are the drinks and food. Entertainment is brash.
Lot of options and standard pricing but the quality of the food wasn’t top notch. Ordered Jungle curry and spring rolls - curry flavor was spicy but very thin, egg rolls with crispy but chicken inside was on the slimy side. Lots of other better street market food.
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Tree Town Street Food Area: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tree Town Street Food Area worth visiting?
Tree Town Street Food Area holds a 4.3★ rating from 111 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Pattaya.
When is the best time to visit Tree Town Street Food Area?
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 Tree Town Street Food Area located?
Tree Town Street Food Area is at 502, 19 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
502, 19 Soi Buakhao, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat 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
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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
Dinner and a Thai cooking lesson under one roof, and it runs late into the night.
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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