Christmas Dinner 2018

[KittenKong]

Cafe Le Mar and Cafe Del Mare are two completely different establishments.

Le Mar is on Jomtien Beach Road, near to Cetus, as mentioned. It has been there for years. It's a bistro/pizzeria style place. That is the 795B place mentioned. Bahtbuses go past the front door.

Del Mare is a new upmarket place, much further away towards Na Jomtien and very near the Glass House. You have to go up to Sukumvit first, turn right towards Bang Saray, go past the traffic lights by the court, then do a U-turn, then turn left and drive a fairly long way back down to the beach. That is the 1700B brunch mentioned. There is no regular Bahtbus though they will make special trips, of course.

 

[Evil Penevil]

11 hours ago, KittenKong said:

Cafe Le Mar and Cafe Del Mare are two completely different establishments.

Thank you for clearing that up!

 

Santa Penevil

[ChiFlyer]

This link has a list of links for the Holiday options in many restaurants for both Pattaya and Bangkok.

http://www.inspirepattaya.com/pattaya/christmas-dinners-parties-pattaya-bangkok/

 

[ChiFlyer]

I have heard some good things about Laong's. It is on Jomtien Second Road a bit past soi 9 I think. It is across the street from Rhinehart condos. I have not been here just yet, but will likely try tonight. Obviously, no direct baht bus route,  but you can take a motorbike from most places in Jomtien for 40 baht.

Here is their Xmas offering.

[KittenKong]

2 hours ago, ChiFlyer said:

It is across the street from Rhinehart condos.

I thought about this for some time and then I realised that you meant Rimhad aka Jomtien Beach Condo (JBC).

Rhinehart sounds more like a 70s hit for Glen Campbell.

 

[ChiFlyer]

1 hour ago, KittenKong said:

I thought about this for some time and then I realised that you meant Rimhad aka Jomtien Beach Condo (JBC).

Rhinehart sounds more like a 70s hit for Glen Campbell.

 

Sorry - The Thai GF calls it Lynhart and I morphed that into something meaningless. Oops.

[Evil Penevil]

17 hours ago, ChiFlyer said:

This link has a list of links for the Holiday options in many restaurants for both Pattaya and Bangkok.

The links on that page are from 2016.  There doesn't appear to be an updated version for 2018, but you can find  some Christmas dinner offers for this year  here.

Also, scratch the Chunky Monkey for Christmas Dinner.  According to a post and photo on another board,  Christmas Dinner has been canceled due to a "kitchen walk out, "  whatever that means.

Santa Penevil

[Evil Penevil]

 

 

Cabbages % Condoms could be an option for those who aren't interested in traditional western Christmas fare.

 

Santa Penevil

[Evil Penevil]

After an atrocious Christmas dinner in 2016, Hooters is this year sticking to what it does best:  booze, calendars and attractive waitresses.

Santa Penevil

[Evil Penevil]

I had Thanksgiving Dinner at Tigglebitties and it was very good, with a large portion of turkey:

 

Santa Penevil

[vimto66]

2 hours ago, Evil Penevil said:

 

I had Thanksgiving Dinner at Tigglebitties and it was very good, with a large portion of turkey:

 

 

Santa Penevil

Well thats the first time i`ve seen a lettuce leaf on a christmas dinner:

[vivid2]

Well thats the first time i`ve seen a lettuce leaf on a christmas dinner:[emoji4]

No no no. Lettuce leaf is for Thanksgiving; mistletoe is for Christmas. [emoji23][emoji23]

[mgthom75]

20 hours ago, Evil Penevil said:

 

The home-style Christmas Turkey at THB 8,500++ per set!!!

 Surely that's a typo?

 

 

 

[Evil Penevil]

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The home-style Christmas Turkey at THB 8,500++ per set!!!

 Surely that's a typo?

Some sort of typo, for sure, but it could have to do with the word "set."  It may mean (to them, at least) something different than "meal."

Santa Penevil

[striderman]

scandinavian style food for the evening at the kings table. in soi 13 opposite the sportsman

[MrJ200]

Anyone had Christmas lunch at tequila reef?

[Evil Penevil]

To continue the Scandinavian theme:  Livv on th Darkside and Akvavit in Jomtien:

Here's a translation of the Akvavit Christmas Eve menu:

"Akvavit's Christmas buffet showcases a giant and traditional Christmas buffet with lots of delights! 
The 24th of December:

"First session 17:30 to 20:00 and second session 20:30 until late!

Price 1,450 Baht and for children under 13, 800 Baht. We offer mulled wine and gingerbread cookies on arrival. Only bookings with 50% deposit are accepted! Book now at 038-233672. Welcome!"

And if money isn't a problem, this will be one of the best- if not the best- Christmas buffet in Pattaya:

 

Santa Penevil

[striderman]

soi lengkee

 

[ChiFlyer]

I do not think I have seen Gian's in the thread. Here is their Xmas menu. It is actually a standing set of offerings over two weeks. Great food here, but pricey to say the least.

 

Oh, and just to get the sticker shock value going. Here is their New Years menu at 3,990 a person. That does not include drinks.

[Taa_Saparot]

On 08/11/2018 at 10:52, davidge said:

I wonder if the Chunky Monkey will have an offering? 

They are doing a no turkey Christmas Dinner, with a choice of two meats and trimmings for 199 baht.

[KittenKong]

2 hours ago, ChiFlyer said:

...... pricey to say the least.

390B for lentil soup? I should cocoa.

[striderman]

Just now, KittenKong said:

390B for lentil soup? I should cocoa.

don't even ask about the hot chocolate

[Evil Penevil]

We are getting into "last minute" territory, so a few final suggestions:

 

That's a pretty impressive buffet, especially the mains and dessert, for 870 baht.  I may try it on Christmas Eve.

And one in Na Jomtien and one for those who don't care about Christmas Dinner.  BonChon is better than KFC!

 

Since this is  likely to be my final pre-Christmas post in this thread:

[petermik]

Spam chips and beans for me on xmas day followed by a muff dive..........thanks for all the info though Penevil.....much appreciated

[Evil Penevil]

Just now, petermik said:

Spam chips and beans for me on xmas day followed by a muff dive..........thanks for all the info though Penevil.....much appreciated

You're welcome!  Why not try a Spam nativity complete with Baby Cheesus for Christmas?

Or symbolically combine Spam with muff-diving through musubi (sushi with Spam), which is hugely popular in Hawaii.

Santa Penevil