Chinese Restaurants in Pattaya
Dim sum, Cantonese roast meats, fiery Szechuan cuisine, and bubbling hotpot — your complete guide to Chinese dining in Pattaya from 100 THB.
Chinese restaurants in Pattaya
Dim Sum Restaurants
Pattaya has solid dim sum options catering to Thai-Chinese and mainland Chinese tourists. Ming Kwan (Naklua) serves classic har gow, siu mai, and char siu bao from 60–120 THB per basket. Took Lae Dee (Central Festival) does reliable dim sum lunch sets from 199 THB. Weekend dim sum brunches are popular — arrive before 11:00 to avoid queues.
Cantonese & Stir-Fry
Cantonese-style restaurants dominate Pattaya's Chinese dining scene. Lung Fung (Naklua Soi 18) is a local legend for roast duck and crispy pork belly from 180–350 THB. Silver Lake Restaurant near the vineyard serves Cantonese seafood dishes from 200–600 THB. Most Cantonese places also do excellent wok-fried noodles and fried rice.
Hotpot Spots
Chinese hotpot is booming in Pattaya. MK Restaurants (multiple locations) is the classic Thai-Chinese hotpot chain from 200–400 THB per person. Haidilao opened near Central Festival with mainland-style spicy broth from 400–700 THB. Smaller independent hotpot buffets on Soi Buakhao offer all-you-can-eat from 250–399 THB including seafood.
Szechuan & Spicy
Szechuan restaurants have multiplied with the influx of Chinese visitors. Sichuan House on Third Road serves authentic mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, and kung pao chicken from 150–300 THB. Look for restaurants with Chinese-only menus — often the spiciest and most authentic. Numbing peppercorn dishes start from 120 THB.
Naklua Chinese Quarter
Naklua is Pattaya's original Chinese-Thai neighborhood with the highest concentration of authentic Chinese restaurants. Walk along Naklua Soi 12–18 for roast duck shops, congee stalls, dim sum houses, and Chinese bakeries. Prices are 20–30% cheaper than tourist areas. Best explored on foot during morning hours.
Group & Family Dining
Chinese restaurants excel at group dining with lazy-susan round tables seating 8–12 people. Set menus for groups of 4–6 start from 1,500–3,000 THB and typically include soup, fish, stir-fry, vegetables, and rice. Great Wall Restaurant (Pattaya Tai) and Golden Dragon (North Pattaya) are popular for large group celebrations.
Chinese Tea Houses & Bakeries
Find Chinese tea shops in Naklua serving oolong and pu-erh teas from 80–200 THB per pot. Chinese bakeries sell egg tarts (30–50 THB), mooncakes (seasonal, 80–200 THB), and steamed buns (25–40 THB). The bakery section at Friendship Supermarket stocks imported Chinese snacks and dried goods.
Budget Chinese Meals
Street-side Chinese-Thai shops serve roast duck over rice from 60–80 THB, congee from 40–60 THB, and wonton noodle soup from 50–70 THB. Food courts at Big C and Tesco Lotus have Chinese stalls with dishes from 50–80 THB. Naklua morning market has dim sum steamer carts from 30 THB per piece.
Chinese Groceries & Ingredients
Friendship Supermarket (South Pattaya) has the largest selection of Chinese groceries — sauces, noodles, spices, and frozen dim sum. Makro stocks bulk Chinese cooking ingredients. For specialty items like Laoganma chili crisp, century eggs, and Chinese sausage, check the Asian aisle at Tops or Villa Market.
Vegetarian Chinese Food
Chinese vegetarian restaurants (jay restaurants) are found throughout Pattaya, marked by yellow flags. Jay Kee (Naklua) serves mock-meat Chinese dishes from 60–120 THB. During the Vegetarian Festival (October), dozens of temporary stalls appear serving Chinese vegetarian food from 40 THB. Many hotpot places offer mushroom-broth vegetarian options.
Operating Hours & Tips
Most Chinese restaurants open 10:00–22:00. Dim sum is best enjoyed at lunch (10:30–14:00). Hotpot restaurants peak at dinner (18:00–21:00). Many close on certain Buddhist holidays. Tipping is not expected at traditional Chinese restaurants but appreciated at upscale ones. Cash is preferred at smaller establishments.
Delivery & Takeaway
MK Restaurant and major chains deliver via GrabFood and LINE MAN. Independent Chinese restaurants often have their own delivery — ask for a phone number or LINE ID. Roast duck and BBQ pork travel well for takeaway. Hotpot ingredients can be ordered for home cooking via Makro delivery or Happy Fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ming Kwan in Naklua is widely regarded as the best traditional dim sum. For a modern setting, Took Lae Dee at Central Festival offers good quality at reasonable prices (199 THB sets). On weekends, the dim sum buffet at Royal Cliff Hotel is excellent but pricier at 599–799 THB. Naklua market stalls are cheapest at 30–40 THB per piece.
Naklua's Chinese quarter serves genuinely authentic Teochew and Cantonese food — many families have been cooking these recipes for generations. Newer Szechuan and mainland-style restaurants cater to Chinese tourists and are very authentic. Chain restaurants like MK are Thai-adapted Chinese food. For the most authentic experience, look for restaurants with Chinese-language menus.
Budget: 50–100 THB for rice dishes and noodles at street stalls. Mid-range: 150–350 THB per person at sit-down restaurants. Hotpot buffets: 250–700 THB per person. Upscale seafood Chinese dinner: 500–1,500 THB per person. A group dinner for 4 at a mid-range restaurant typically costs 1,200–2,000 THB total.
Many restaurants in tourist areas and malls now accept WeChat Pay and Alipay, catering to Chinese tourists. Look for the payment logos on the door or counter. Naklua and street-side restaurants are mostly cash-only. Some accept Thai PromptPay QR codes. Always carry Thai baht as backup.
Full Peking duck is available at several upscale Chinese restaurants. Great Wall Restaurant (Pattaya Tai) serves whole Peking duck for 800–1,200 THB — order in advance. Some hotel restaurants (Hilton, Amari) offer it as part of their Chinese menus. For a budget version, Naklua roast duck shops serve excellent duck over rice from 70 THB.
Terminal 21 Pattaya has Chinese food stalls in the food court with dishes from 60–100 THB. Central Festival's basement food hall has several Chinese options. The night markets at Thepprasit and Jomtien sometimes feature Chinese stalls. For the most concentrated Chinese food court experience, visit Naklua market in the morning.