Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

More like a market hall than a restaurant. Next to the Buakhao Market, small kiosks line up under a metal roof. Each offers a small selection of Thai dishes, and the vendors are happy to let you order from several stalls and eat everything at one table. Menus with photos and prices are displayed outside, so you can simply point to them and pay without speaking a word of Thai. The portions are generous, the prices are low, and taking food to go is just as common as eating in.

The best time to visit the market is in the morning or after dark. While there are fans running everywhere, a metal roof in Pattaya isn't exactly comfortable at 2 pm – you'll quickly find yourself eating in a sweat. The market truly comes alive in the evening, especially after an hour of strolling through the bars and clothing stalls of Soi Buakhao and finding a cozy spot for a drink. A vendor named Wan consistently receives high praise in reviews for her Phanang curry. Her stall is located just to your left in the corner as you enter the covered market.