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

[Scuba+]

Ladyboy no longer working at Nikon court/Soi Diana spag bol booth. Anyone know why?

[onehunglo]

46 minutes ago, Scuba+ said:

Ladyboy no longer working at Nikon court/Soi Diana spag bol booth. Anyone know why?

someone ate all his spaghetti

[Scuba+]

someone ate all his spaghetti

That was a ladyboy institution hence the question

[forcebwithu]

4 hours ago, Scuba+ said:

Ladyboy no longer working at Nikon court/Soi Diana spag bol booth. Anyone know why?

New owner.

 

[Scuba+]

New owner.
 

So just sold, nothing more interesting than that?

[everard]

7 hours ago, Scuba+ said:

10 hours ago, everard said:

totally agree with you,the first meal i had in there was superb,went back twice and it was gash,why should having a meal be so inconsistant?

Waiting staff only care about their tip, they almost can't think of anything else. Such a boring job its the only thing that adds interest

perhaps if they served up an edible meal,they,d get more in the way of tips,also a tip is given after the event,anyway i vote with my feet and also my keyboard finger,if the owner of the gaff cannot or will not ensure his food is of good quality up to him.

[jpmelville]

I think someone already had mentioned Bread Deli Bahn Mi Viet Nam in this thread. It's located in the Sukhumvit end of Khao Talo road and their sandwiches are really delicious @ 45bht/pcs with inhouse made bread and the service was very nice too. The lady told what is inside every sandwich.

We took #2 sandwiches and it was as said really delicious. The size was proper for having it as a lunch. I recommend this place for everybody and I will go back next weekend for other sandwiches. They have some other grub too like Vieatnamese beef steak etc. 

After the lunch we went to Siamburi's to get some naughty cheeses.(both of us are on diet) Cheap and cheerful there also but the traffic is very heavy on this weekend.

[K...]

On 10/13/2018 at 07:09, Scuba+ said:

Ladyboy no longer working at Nikon court/Soi Diana spag bol booth. Anyone know why?

Moving to a shop on Baukao I was told.

[Scuba+]

Had a good panang curry today at the hole in the wall Soi 13/2, I've been going down this soi for 2+ years and never tried before. Opposite Max hotel. 70 baht + 10 baht rice

[jiz]

On 10/13/2018 at 13:56, onehunglo said:

someone ate all his spaghetti

So, he is tossing the salad somewhere else now?

[Saddic]

Tried Chunky Monkey (across from Treetown, on Baukow) last night with a buddy...

Large "Brit Pub food & Thai food & desserts & pies & etc" menu...  4 - 79 b specials, daily 99b specials...

Wanted the meatloaf... good at 159b

 

My buddy went cheap and tried the 79b steak & egg... looked decent.. He said it tasted good... but meat a little tough (as one would expect for Thai beef)...  I would like that for bkfast..

 

Verdict...

I'll be back... I want to try the 79 b pork chop and goulash (regular menu) and banana split... (not all at once... lol)... Lots of items all under 200b... except for the steak items...  Looks good...

[Scuba+]

Tried Chunky Monkey (across from Treetown, on Baukow) last night with a buddy...
Large "Brit Pub food & Thai food & desserts & pies & etc" menu...  4 - 79 b specials, daily 99b specials...
Wanted the meatloaf... good at 159b

 
My buddy went cheap and tried the 79b steak & egg... looked decent.. He said it tasted good... but meat a little tough (as one would expect for Thai beef)...  I would like that for bkfast..

 
Verdict...
I'll be back... I want to try the 79 b pork chop and goulash (regular menu) and banana split... (not all at once... lol)... Lots of items all under 200b... except for the steak items...  Looks good...

How about the drink prices? Often if cheaper food the drink prices are higher? Place i go, tea coffee soft drinks are 20 baht

[Saddic]

2 hours ago, Scuba+ said:

How about the drink prices? Often if cheaper food the drink prices are higher? Place i go, tea coffee soft drinks are 20 baht

Donno, wasn't looking at drink prices... except their mango smoothy seems cheaper than Devonshire... I'm only here for the food reviews... 

Perhaps you could provide the comprehensive drink price comparison guide...

Place I drank at after dinner had the price to beat.. 45b bottles...  got sloshed, went home...

Edited October 16, 2018 by Saddic

[Scuba+]

Perhaps you could provide the comprehensive drink price comparison guide...

Nah you're ok, just surprising that someone who goes in a place because of the 79 baht food doesn't notice drink prices, but nevermind

[Pheat]

3 hours ago, Scuba+ said:

5 hours ago, Saddic said:

Tried Chunky Monkey (across from Treetown, on Baukow) last night with a buddy...
Large "Brit Pub food & Thai food & desserts & pies & etc" menu...  4 - 79 b specials, daily 99b specials...
Wanted the meatloaf... good at 159b

 
My buddy went cheap and tried the 79b steak & egg... looked decent.. He said it tasted good... but meat a little tough (as one would expect for Thai beef)...  I would like that for bkfast..

 
Verdict...
I'll be back... I want to try the 79 b pork chop and goulash (regular menu) and banana split... (not all at once... lol)... Lots of items all under 200b... except for the steak items...  Looks good...

How about the drink prices? Often if cheaper food the drink prices are higher? Place i go, tea coffee soft drinks are 20 baht

I popped in the monkey a couple of nights back

SM 65 B

Bottle Of water 40B

mug of tea 25B

Edited October 16, 2018 by Pheat

[Saddic]

19 hours ago, Scuba+ said:

 

 

Nah you're ok, just surprising that someone who goes in a place because of the 79 baht food doesn't notice drink prices, but nevermind

I didn't go in for the 79 baht food...  I went for the meatloaf as I clearly stated...  159b.

Mango smoothy was 45b, but I did not partake...

My eyes were on getting to the 45b bottled leo's at another establishment... ;)

[striderman]

Just now, Saddic said:

 

My eyes were on getting to the 45b bottled leo's at another establishment... ;)

i dunno where that is but it's less than the place i go to

[Saddic]

i dunno where that is but it's less than the place i go to

 

Pandora's before 9...

 

Heh... Found a 2 for 95b establishment on 2nd Rd this morning...

 

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[Notherenow]

 
Pandora's before 9...
 
Heh... Found a 2 for 95b establishment on 2nd Rd this morning...
 
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A man after my own heart! But I don't know about the drinking before 9 a.m.. 555

[Evil Penevil]

I visited the Chunky Monkey last night and like BM Saddic (and Gen. MacArthur), I shall return .

Chunky Monkey is a new restaurant on Soi Buakhao, open less than a week. It's located just north of Tree Town on the east side of Bukhao.  I read that the original owner of the Robin's Nest is behind it, but I don't know any details.

I had the "Monkey Madness" pork chop with fried onions, crinkle-cut French fries and small portions of salad and applesauce.

It was good considering the price (79 baht).  

The chop had been fried properly and tasted fine.  It was a bit thin, but what can you expect for 79 baht?

I wish the onions had been fried a bit longer to allow more caramelization, but that's a minor criticism. The fries were crispy outside, fluffy inside and the salad was fresh.

The Chunky Monkey has 99-baht daily specials in addition to the 79-baht Monkey Madness offers. The specials appear to give about a 50-baht discount compared with the ordinary menu prices.

The menu is extensive, running to over 100 food items.  Like dozens of other Pattaya restaurants, the emphasis is on British and international comfort food, but the menu also includes about 20 Thai dishes and 10 desserts.

Most of the menu items are under 200 baht. The sirloin and ribeye steaks with egg, fries, tomato and peas are 249 baht.  The most expensive menu item I could see was the salmon with parsley sauce, mash and peas at 289 baht.

The Chunky Monkey offers breakfast as well.  I forgot to ask the hours of operation, but I imagine it's early until late.

It's a spacious restaurant with several wall-mounted TVs for sports fans.  My rough estimate is 70 seats indoors and at least 15 outside.  The indoor section is no smoking. I ate there at about 10.15 p.m. and there were 10 other diners at that time.

Bottom line: The Chunky Monkey is cheap and cheerful. The service was fast, friendly and attentive. If by choice or necessity you don't want to spend a lot to eat farang food, it would appear a good option.  It's still very early days, but the location on Soi Buakhao bodes well for attracting budget-conscious customers.  I have to say, though, that I don't think much of the name.

And in fairness, you can add 50 to 100 baht to the Chunky Monkey's price and get a much bigger pork chop dinner with mashed potatoes and veggies at several restaurants in the LK Metro area.  But if a smaller-to- normal portion is good enough for you, the Chunky Monkey offers great value for money.

Evil

 

Edited October 17, 2018 by Evil Penevil

[Taa_Saparot]

Good to see a restaurant with Rissoles on the menu again.

[tez4life]

I'll be straight to chunky monkeys in December all looks great! Thanks for the detailed review

[striderman]

Just now, tez4life said:

I'll be straight to chunky monkeys in December all looks great! Thanks for the detailed review

right by soi 21 off buakaow. was the elephant bar then fire n ice now

soi 21 to left side above

looking into soi 21. chunkey off to right side of pic

[taylor1975]

Looks like no smoking inside, thankfully. 

ice cream on the menu, probably.

 

 

[nekkid]

Tried Chunky Monkey this evening. Today's special Chicken in onions with mash peas and salad. Beer not expensive - 55 baht for my Singha.

As regards the food - never mind the quality feel the width would be my summation. Rubbery chicken - but hey it's 99 baht for a full plate - dunno if they read EP comment re smaller portion?

Friendly staff, sport playing on TVs, good aircon indoors. What's not to like for an inexpensive fill up?