Pattaya cuisine:

Superb food is everywhere in Thailand and Pattaya is no exception. From street vendors to five star gourmet dining - you'll find it in Pattaya.

Food from every country and cuisine - Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, Italian, German, or Scandinavian, Pattaya will cater both to your taste and your pocket.

Dine al fresco for under 50 Baht. There are literally dozens of food vendors and noodle stalls where you can dine on noodles, fried chicken fried rice and local favorites around Pattaya's main streets.

If you like more comfort, Pattaya has so many excellent local restaurants you'll be spoilt for choice. Fancy Cajun style spare ribs or a beef enchilada, fresh pasta or fresh seafood straight from the tank.

It's a tough choice, so we've selected just a few....to give you a taste...

For air-conditioned comfort, there are some excellent local restaurants serving both Thai and international food and for really upscale, try Pattaya's five star hotels which offer gourmet dining and an elegant ambiance.

Excellent Cantonese cuisine at the "Empress of China" in the Dusit Resort Pattaya. The dining room is on the top floor of the hotel and has a breathtaking view of the bay.

The Royal Cliff Beach Hotel has ten unique restaurants including The Maharani which serves mouthwatering Indian cuisine.

Try Ali Baba for excellent Indian cuisine. (Pattaya Central Rd) Tel 03842 9262

Brunos for classy French cuisine. (Chateau Dale Plaza, Thappraya Rd.) Tel. 03836 4600

Henry J. Bean's for USA-Mexican. Pricey Tex-Mex but excellent steaks.

Vientiane Kitchen serves great seafood (Thai and Lao) at low prices served Thai and Lao style outdoors. (Pattaya 2nd Rd) 03841 1298