Under 300 Baht ... And Good! (updated for 2024)

[Evil Penevil]

I don't recall that So's had been closed in late May,  but I was out of town for the first two  weeks of June, so it could have been closed some days then, maybe some follow-up work to the recent expansion.  It's certainly open now; I ate there last night.

Evil

[insider]

Just now, Evil Penevil said:

I don't recall that So's had been closed in late May,  but I was out of town for the first two  weeks of June, so it could have been closed some days then, maybe some follow-up work to the recent expansion.  It's certainly open now; I ate there last night.

Evil

It was open 29th May (day I arrived) I had a good meal, thought the staff were great but whenever I passed at different times the first 2 weeks of June it was closed. Hope it's open on my next visit, especially as the lady took the time to ask "How spicy you want your food?" which some places don't then you either end up with bland food for farang pallet or very spicy which can give me a bit of heartburn nowadays even if it is tasty.

[striderman]

On 6/20/2018 at 10:18, chris2004 said:

When does the Fritkot open, whenever is pass it's closed up.

still yet to open. been ready about 6 weeks

[Evil Penevil]

A good egg mayo sandwich at Secrets for 99 baht. A decent snack to soak up some alcohol when drinking on WS.



Evil

[davidge]

22 hours ago, striderman said:

still yet to open. been ready about 6 weeks

Is the sign just asking for staff or is it offering the franchise??

 

[Taa_Saparot]

On 03/07/2018 at 07:26, davidge said:

Is the sign just asking for staff or is it offering the franchise??

 

Two females

[davidge]

2 minutes ago, Taa_Saparot said:

Two females

Thanks.

I read somewhere they are meant to be opening tomorrow (5th).

[striderman]

1 hour ago, davidge said:

Thanks.

I read somewhere they are meant to be opening tomorrow (5th).

i flew past this afternoon the 4th on a baht bus and fritkot belgian fries appeared to be open

[gimmesum]

On 5/16/2018 at 00:28, Evil Penevil said:

So's Place on Soi 15 behind The Avenue mainly serves Thai food, so I have written a separate review elsewhere in this section.  However, on Saturdays So's does offer a BBQ smoked pork rib dinner U.S. style for 299 baht.  The rib dinners start at 6.30 p.m. and continue until the ribs run out. It's also possible to order the ribs without the side dishes for 199 baht.  That's probably a nod to take-away customers and to the farang diners'  Thai lady companions  who like ribs but not Western side dishes.

The dinner consists of a half rack of pork ribs (six ribs), two pieces of sweet corn, coleslaw and half a baked (and steamed?) potato topped with  cheddar cheese, sour cream and chives.

The ribs had a nice smoky flavor.  The meat wasn't falling-off-the-bone tender, but many rib enthusiasts say that if the meat literally falls off the bone, it's been overcooked.  My grandfather used to say the meat "should have a bit of fight left in it."  There's no right or wrong about it; it's just a matter of personal preference.  But if you want fork-tender ribs, you won't find them at So's.  The BBQ sauce was tangy and not too sweet, with a definite kick to it.

The corn was very tasty, although I would have liked a pat of butter to go with it.  The coleslaw was the standard "school cafeteria" variety.  There was nothing wrong with it, but nothing very special, either.  The half-potato was a bit mushy for my taste, as though it had been baked and then steamed to reheat it.  

Bottom line:  It's not the best rib dinner in Pattaya, but those better dinners will cost you a lot more than 299 baht.  For its price, it is good value for money.  Remember, though, the ribs are only available of Saturdays.  So's otherwise serves Thai food seven days a week.

Evil

i don't know if i really see great value in such a small portion of meat... pork is cheap here as is corn so what's so great about 299 baht expect to those accustomed to taking up the arse with australian or western prices...  great reviews evil and appreciated but i think it is necessary to weigh value with cost etc... 

[striderman]

On 7/4/2018 at 15:29, striderman said:

i flew past this afternoon the 4th on a baht bus and fritkot belgian fries appeared to be open

for jean claude van damme  and his chums it is open

soi lengkee near buakaow end

 

[baddog666]

On 7/4/2018 at 06:20, gimmesum said:

i don't know if i really see great value in such a small portion of meat... pork is cheap here as is corn so what's so great about 299 baht expect to those accustomed to taking up the arse with australian or western prices...  great reviews evil and appreciated but i think it is necessary to weigh value with cost etc... 

Small portion ?  I have had the rib special at So's and I'm no lightweight.... it is a nice sized portion of meat equal to a half rack and these aren't the tiny ribs you often see for sale by street vendors.... perhaps you are more suited for the steak buffet in Central....just learn a little Russian first.

[Komando]

1 hour ago, striderman said:

for jean claude van damme  and his chums it is open

soi lengkee near buakaow end

 

Looking forward to trying this place out.  I have been to Belgium before and I love how tasty their French Fries are there.

 

[starfucks]

On ‎02‎/‎07‎/‎2018 at 14:41, striderman said:

still yet to open. been ready about 6 weeks

Same owner as the defunct Flandria?

[blueye44]

Ok this10% over 300. Sorry.

I tried sportman bar today aussy lamb chop and superb veg mash etc soi 13 335 . So good i want go again. 

[Evil Penevil]

I had the planked pork tenderloin at Harry's on Soi Diana last night. It was very tasty and filling for 195 baht.

 

It consisted of two pieces of tender pork on a bed of mixed vegetables and brown gravy surrounded by mashed potatoes. A grilled tomato, a piece of sweet corn, two bacon-wrapped spears of asparagus and bearnaise sauce were the other accompaniments.   

 

I've seen more attractive presentations of Swedish plankstek, but there was nothing wrong with the taste.

Bottom line: I wouldn't hesitant to order it again.  I'll also be back to try the version with imported Australian beef, but that is double the price limit for this thread.

Evil

[robert]

@evil how does Austrailian beef differ from American beef in taste and tenderness, never tried Austrailian beef

[Not_Shameful]

11 minutes ago, robert said:

@evil how does Austrailian beef differ from American beef in taste and tenderness, never tried Austrailian beef

In my experience US beef tends to be a little more tender. Flavour is basically the same. 

[Saddic]

Banh Mi

On Soi Khao Talo right side about 500m after you make the turn on from Suk

Wonderful find...  all props to the original poster on BCP on FB for the pics and find...

45b

Zipped down as soon as I found out...  they bake their own bread...  It hit all the right notes...  Don't shy away from having chili's added...

 

[Gnorman]

Looks good Evil, thanks for posting.

I've eaten at Harry's a few times, food has always been good. I really dislike those wooden plates though, to me they're not practical especially with gravy etc, plus they never look clean, they're off putting to me.

 

[striderman]

On 7/7/2018 at 02:01, starfucks said:

Same owner as the defunct Flandria?

according to misteregg it's his mate pitou from lotus soi 4

[Evil Penevil]

17 hours ago, robert said:

@evil how does Austrailian beef differ from American beef in taste and tenderness, never tried Austrailian beef

That's a hotly debated question, with strong opinions on both sides. Basically, I agree with Not_Shameful:

17 hours ago, Not_Shameful said:

In my experience US beef tends to be a little more tender. Flavour is basically the same. 

When it comes to the top quality grade of U.S beef (USDA Prime) and its Australian equivalent, I don't even notice any difference in tenderness.

15 hours ago, Gnorman said:

Looks good Evil, thanks for posting.

I've eaten at Harry's a few times, food has always been good. I really dislike those wooden plates though, to me they're not practical especially with gravy etc, plus they never look clean, they're off putting to me.

It's not a wooden plate but  an oak grilling plank (planksteksbräda in Swedish).  There's a circular depression in one corner for the grilled tomato.  Oak is a hard and dense wood and juices don't penetrate the board.  The grilling boards are rinsed off, then put back on The Grill or in the oven to let the flames or heat burn off any bacteria.

However, it's become a trend nowadays for some restaurants to use cheap wooden cutting boards (bread boards) as plates and that's not appropriate. But a grill plank is another matter.

Link

Evil

[baddog666]

20 hours ago, Evil Penevil said:

I had the planked pork tenderloin at Harry's on Soi Diana last night. It was very tasty and filling for 195 baht.

 

It consisted of two pieces of tender pork on a bed of mixed vegetables and brown gravy surrounded by mashed potatoes. A grilled tomato, a piece of sweet corn, two bacon-wrapped spears of asparagus and bearnaise sauce were the other accompaniments.   

 

 

I've seen more attractive presentations of Swedish plankstek, but there was nothing wrong with the taste.

 

Bottom line: I wouldn't hesitant to order it again.  I'll also be back to try the version with imported Australian beef, but that is double the price limit for this thread.

Evil

That's a really nice plate  uh... board of food for 195B ..... old school ChateauBriand style with the piped out mashed around the border..... brings back memories.

[deano4598]

Guys, there is a thread/forum for Vietnam, this is a discussion about food in Thailand.

[superroo]

Tried the pasta buffet at Laong's Bistro second road Jomtien on Wednesday night 295baht.

Excellent food great selection of dishes. Very filling as you know pasta can be but well worth the journey to get there.

Owner said hello ,staff friendly very well presented restaurant with a large choice from the menu of other meals.

Sorry no pics. Would go again.

[Saddic]

5 hours ago, deano4598 said:

Guys, there is a thread/forum for Vietnam, this is a discussion about food in Thailand.

Bonk!

The Banh Mi  IS in Thailand...and more so... it IS in Pattaya...

Go look at the map...

Edited July 13, 2018 by Saddic