As many cultures exist, so do culinary traditions. One of the best ways to dive deeper into a nation’s culture is to taste its local cuisine. Thailand offers exactly this kind of priceless experience. Local buffets and restaurants create a unique atmosphere and a special approach to food. In this article, we will explain how all-you-can-eat buffets in Pattaya work and highlight the most interesting places worth visiting.
How Pattaya All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Work
Local buffets are similar to a self-service table, except most ingredients are raw. You will need to cook your meat and seafood yourself, although ready-made dishes are also available.
| Name | Address | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Kong Buffet | 383/36 Moo 10, Thappraya Road, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand | 299–399 THB | All-you-can-eat for 90 minutes, BBQ meat and seafood, drinks not included |
| Ninja BBQ Buffet | 235/2 Central Pattaya Road, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand | ~299 THB | Japanese BBQ buffet, 90-minute limit, alcohol for extra charge |
| Leng Kee Restaurant | 312/44 Moo 9, Pattaya 3rd Road, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand | 250–350 THB | Thai-Chinese buffet, drinks not included |
| Preecha Seafood Buffet | 82/4 Moo 5, Naklua Road, Naklua, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand | 399–499 THB | Seafood buffet with grill, 90–120 minutes |
| Moom Aroi Naklua | 3/10 Moo 5, Naklua Road, Naklua, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand | 400–600 THB | Seafood buffet available on selected days/hours |
| Sizzler Thailand | Central Festival Pattaya Beach, 333/99 Moo 9, Beach Road, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand | 199–299 THB | Unlimited salad bar, hot dishes paid separately |
| Hot Pot Buffet Pattaya | 143/117 Moo 10, South Pattaya Road, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand | 299–399 THB | Hot pot + BBQ buffet, time limit applies |
How do you cook? This depends on the restaurant. Most places offer boiling options, while only some allow grilling. Every table is usually equipped with built-in mukatas and barbecue grills.
The mukata looks like this – a pot with charcoal burning underneath
Additionally, ready-made side dishes or broths are often offered, making it easier for beginners. Some buffets operate on an unlimited basis: you pay once, and there is no limit on how long you stay or how much you eat.
In many restaurants, visit time is strictly limited, usually up to 90 minutes. If you exceed the time, you pay a fine equal to the buffet price. Beginners should stick to simple dishes or choose ready-made options. For an extra fee, you can hire a professional chef.
Soft drinks are sometimes free. Their selection is wide — sodas, cocktails, juices, coffee, and tea. Alcoholic beverages range from beer and wine to stronger spirits.
All Seasons Steak Buffet
This restaurant is open daily from 11:00. Admission per adult is 349 THB ( 10.74 USD). Children are charged based on height, not age. If a child is under 110 cm tall, the price is 189 THB ( 5.82 USD).
The menu includes raw fish and meat for grilling. Seafood variety is not exotic, but you can rely on shrimp, crabs, and squid. Side dishes include pasta and potatoes, plus vegetable stew. Among ready-made soups, they even serve borscht. Japanese rolls are also available, along with many sauces.
There are no desserts. Instead, there are portioned fruits. Drinks are included, while alcohol is paid separately. Time limit is 75 minutes. If you don’t clean your table before leaving, you will be fined 189 THB ( 5.82 USD). The restaurant is located on the 5th floor of Central Festival.
Hajime Restaurant
Open from 11:00 to 22:00. You can choose between two service types. The first is shabu-shabu — self-cooking in a grill pot. Price: 409 THB ( 12.59 USD). The second is teppanyaki (barbecue + grill), which costs an additional 139 THB ( 4.28 USD).
The service here is unique: you do not need to pick raw ingredients yourself — a robot brings everything to your table.
The menu includes poultry, sea and freshwater fish (including predatory types), royal shrimp, octopus, vegetables, mushrooms, desserts, fruits, and drinks. As a Japanese restaurant, it offers 90 minutes per visit.
Red Kimchi BBQ Buffet
Located in Royal Garden Plaza. Open from noon to midnight. Prices depend on time:
- Before 17:00 — 379 THB ( 11.67 USD)
- After 17:00 until 00:00 — 429 THB ( 13.20 USD)
Children discounts based on height:
- Under 1 m — free
- Up to 130 cm — 249 THB ( 7.66 USD)
The menu is traditional for local buffets. Visit time: 90 minutes. Each table has a built-in electric stove. The restaurant is famous for its spicy Korean appetizers, sauces, and salads.
Panorama Revolving Restaurant
This restaurant allows visitors to enjoy both food and a stunning panoramic view of Pattaya and the Gulf of Siam. Located on the 53rd floor of Pattaya Park Hotel. Opens at 11:00, but from 15:00 to 17:00 staff have a break. It’s best to come around lunchtime to catch the sunset — the building slowly rotates 360°, creating an unforgettable experience.
The food selection is classic. The relatively high price (around 690 THB) is due to the scenic view, professional chefs, and high-level service. Desserts and alcohol are paid separately.
Sabushi Oishi
This Japanese restaurant offers an unlimited conveyor-style buffet. A rotating belt carries plates with raw ingredients. Food is cooked in boiling broth, which you request from the staff. Ready-made dishes include sushi and rolls. Drinks and desserts are included.
Ninja BBQ Buffet
Open from 17:00 to midnight. Entrance fee is 189 THB ( 5.82 USD). No discounts. For 459 THB ( 14.13 USD) you get an extended seafood menu including rare fish, giant lobsters, and oysters.
Ready-made dishes come in small portions. Hiring a chef costs 30 THB ( 0.92 USD). Drinks are paid separately.
Sichuan Bar-B-Q Buffet
This evening-only restaurant is located on Third Pattaya Road. Entrance: 229 THB ( 7.05 USD). They serve seafood, pork, lamb, and beef. Unlike other buffets, there is no shared grill. A separate area offers ready-made dishes, while guests prepare their own salads and soups.
Nai Por
A perfect place for tasty and inexpensive meals. You choose a table with either a grill pot or an electric stove. The grill pot costs 209 THB ( 6.43 USD), and the electric stove — 229 THB ( 7.05 USD). There are many ready-made dishes with meat and fish, while seafood is raw. Desserts are varied, and drinks are cheap.
Nenjar
Located in Naklua. Opens at 16:00. Entrance costs between 229 ( 7.05 USD) and 349 THB ( 10.74 USD), depending on seafood selection.
The menu includes a huge variety of meat — even crocodile meat. Seafood options include stingrays, eels, and oysters. Desserts are simple: vanilla ice cream and fruit.
Pattaya is a true paradise for gastronomic tourism. If you want to explore Asian cuisine — this is the perfect place.
