Pattaya Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Bang Lamung District, Pattaya
Join our evening food tour for a backstage pass to the real Pattaya food scene. Eat, eat, repeat, and venture into a historic fishing community that most visitors never see.
This Pattaya food tour explores Naklua’s traditional fishing village with a local guide, ideal for food lovers interested in authentic Thai cuisine and culture.
Highlights
- Savour more than 14 tastings of Thai dishes
- Explore the streets of old Pattaya with a local foodie guide
- Visit fresh produce markets
- Sample food from beloved street vendors and local eateries
- Learn about Pattaya’s food culture
Description
Discover a different side of Pattaya beyond its neon nightlife, in Naklua, a 100-year-old traditional fishing community. This tour starts at the Old Market, where fresh seafood arrives daily from nearby boats. Try kuay jub rolled noodles in aromatic broth with a black pepper kick.
Explore 'Old Pattaya', where wooden shopfronts and narrow alleys preserve family recipes that predate tourism. See steaming conical steamers filled with fluffy moo daeng pork buns.
At New Naklua Market, taste street food staples like charred fish cake skewers and pan-fried gui chai dumplings from the famous Grandpa Ta-Pae. Enjoy thumb-sized rice dumplings and finish with khanom buang—crispy crêpes filled with coconut cream.
Meet locals who have fed this town for generations. Sample golden-battered oysters, braised pork leg slow-cooked with cinnamon and star anise, and mok pla—a fish curry mousse steamed in banana leaf with wild ginger and kaffir lime. In total, expect 15+ tastings capturing the unfiltered flavours of the Chonburi coastline.
The tour ends at a venue run by former fishermen using walkie-talkies to source fresh catch. Seafood specialties include squid sautéed in black ink, an egg volcano hot pot bubbling over a central flame, and crisp fried fish.
This tour offers an authentic window into Naklua’s traditional food scene, distinct from Pattaya’s tourist-centred areas. Arrive hungry and leave with a deeper understanding of the city’s culinary heritage.
Includes
- 14+ food tastings, more than any other Pattaya food tour
- 8-9 stops across old Pattaya streets
- Maximum 8 guests for an intimate group
- Bottled water provided
- Duration approximately 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on group pace
Excludes
- Alcoholic drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (meeting point easy to find)
- Vegetarian options include 3-4 fewer tastings due to vendor limitations
- Not suitable for severe allergies, halal, or celiac diets due to cross-contamination risk
Important Information
- This tour reflects traditional local cuisine and vendor limitations mean some dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated.
- Vegetarian guests will have fewer tastings available.
- Not recommended for those with severe allergies, or halal and celiac dietary requirements.
- Wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves easy-paced walking.
- Tour operates rain or shine; bring rain gear if necessary.
- Come hungry to enjoy all tastings.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
To get the most from the tour, bring comfortable walking shoes and arrive ready to sample a variety of local flavours. Booking early ensures availability in this small-group experience.
