Bistro and Bar around a courtyard garden.
Bistro and Bar around a courtyard garden,for relaxed elegant dining.One of the newer restaurants
in Pattaya, the “Cafe des Amis” is tucked away between Soi 9 and 11 off Thappraya Road. This peaceful bistro and bar offers freshly prepared food in a Thai-Bali style setting.
Open every day, except Tuesday, from 4.00pm until late, with ample parking and a clear menu, an extensive wine list (56 labels from many countries) as well as a range of cocktails; what more can you ask for? The RELAX team was recently invited to Cafe des Amis, where we were greeted by Khun Pia (the Maître d’) who welcomed us into the bar and offered us aperitifs.
Once settled we were joined by the British owner, Mr. Blu, who explained some of the thinking behind des Amis. Blu’s passion for his restaurantwas clear; he has invested in comprehensive training for his staff, and this is a continuous process. The Executive Chef is Mark Rowe, from Britain, who has experience working in many countries over the last 25 years. With ten years in Paris kitchens, as well as in Australia and London, he is well qualified to produce the French – International style food. Customers are predominantly expats and their friends and visitors, but tourists are hearing about the Café and come to enjoy the relaxed ambience and food. Blu told us that two of the most popular dishes are the crab wraps (crab meat in lettuce with mango salsa) and the crispy duck, both starters. The food is mostly local and the portions generous.
The cafe has 38 seats in the dining room, plus 15 in the bar; (where snacks are available for sharing). In the courtyard alongside the garden are a further 12 seats, for people who prefer to be outside, or smoker The restaurant can help you arrange parties, whether they are corporate or private, and Blu is happy to help you to arrange suitable menus. Blu’s enthusiasm shows and his staff served us correctly; with perfect timing letting you enjoy your food and no snatching plates as soon as one person had finished. Cafe des Amis is a welcome addition
to the Pattaya dining scene, with fresh healthy food, reasonable prices and a calm atmosphere. Booking is recommended (038-364 327).
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