Magg's

[lvdkeyes]

A few weeks back a group of us ate there. An exiting customer bumped the waiter and caused a carafe of red wine to be spilled on a farang lady customer. The waiters were all over her to try to fix the situation as best they could. The lady was wet and had an ugly stain on her blouse. The campest of the waiters took her by the hand and led her to the restroom. When they returned the lady was wearing his shirt and both were giggling and laughing. That kind of attention is what makes a good waiter. I applaud them for turning a bad situation into a memorable one that they will laugh about for a long time.

BTW, the customer who caused the problem never apologized or acknowledged that he had caused a problem.

[Gaybutton]

Last night, for the first time, I tried Magg's, along with Pattayamale, Pattayabob, and another friend. Now I'm sorry I waited so long. We really enjoyed it and I thought it was just excellent. I liked everything about it - the decor and ambiance, the service, the staff, and of course the food. The staff is very entertaining and perfectly attentive.

In many respects, Magg's is quite similar to the Café Ritz. If you enjoy the Café Ritz, you're going to enjoy Magg's.

Both an ala carte and set menu is available. The set menu includes your choice of starters, main course, and dessert. Starters include salads, soup choices, quiche. I had the roast lamb main course, served with vegetables and the first Yorkshire pudding I've had in Pattaya that was prepared properly. Other mains included pork medallions, beef stew, fish choices, and chicken choices - all beautifully and elegantly served. Desserts include profiteroles, trifle (that's what I had - excellent!), and various crumble choices. The portions are quite generous. You're not going to leave Magg's still hungry. Ala carte choices are wide ranging, including everything from lamb shanks to steaks. They even serve Kobe beef.

This restaurant has definitely made my "A-List" and I highly recommend giving Magg's a try.

Magg's opens at 5:30pm and last orders taken at 11:30pm. Closed Mondays. Your choice of indoor or outdoor seating.

I suggest reservations. Call 038 251 164 or 081 153 4733

It's easy to find. If you're coming from the city or the beach, go up Thepprasit Road, toward Sukhumvit. It's about 100m up from Thappraya, on the left. Look for the statues outside.




GPS coordinates: N 12° 54' 20", E 100° 52' 20"

[Marigar]

Went to Maggs last night for the first time with 5 friends. We had a great meal. The trout was to die for. Strongly recommend this restaurant. Camp very camp!

[Up2u]

Strongly recommend this restaurant. Camp very camp!

Vicky the lb waiter is the only carry-over from the old location. She certainly can put on a show. Remembers our names and our favorite dishes. Sometimes I can sit down and say same-same and she knows exactly want I want. Good main courses and deserts. The soups have always been a disappointment though.

[Gaybutton]

The soups have always been a disappointment though.

Magg's is not the only restaurant where the food is excellent, but they just can't seem to come up with good soup. Le Stroganoff II is another restaurant favorite of mine. Same thing - wonderful food, lousy soup. I wonder why that is.

Meanwhile, if you want really good soup, many restaurants do a very good job. Restaurants such as Rich Man-Poor Man, Blue Olive, Ritz Cafe are the first that pop into my mind.

[Up2u]

The soups have always been a disappointment though.

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Meanwhile, if you want really good soup, many restaurants do a very good job. Restaurants such as Rich Man-Poor Man, Blue Olive, Ritz Cafe are the first that pop into my mind.

On the subject of soups. Additionally, try Tapas (the old Pagoda) and Olivier, both have very good soups. Olivier has a new menu (finally) and reinstated the soup/salad bar for high season.

[Gaybutton]

On the subject of soups.

The soup thing is kinda-sorta on my "I Don't Get It" list. I really don't understand why some of these restaurants can put together really excellent meals, but can't figure out how to make soup.

[rick]

I wonder why the place is packed every night that I pass there which is often..

The reason Mags and many restaurants like it are packed every night is a testament to the fact that most Pattaya diners have about as much of a clue about good food as the man in the moon, and restaurants serving them manage to get away with culinary murder.

Perhaps having to employ Thai chefs is a major hurdle some owners are not capable of overcoming especially if they know bugger all about running a restaurant kitchen!, but I think perhaps not at Magg's which makes it even more sad!

No offence intended to either the hordes of happy Pattaya diners or sloppy restaurateurs.

As my father used to say 'If there weren't any lunatics there wouldn't be any need for lunatic asylums'
RW

[Gaybutton]

No offence intended

Perhaps none intended, but I doubt you made many friends with your post either. Personally, I don't even want a 4-star gourmet dinner every night or even very often. I enjoy food prepared to my liking at a reasonable price. Magg's, along with many restaurants in Pattaya, offers just that. I'm not looking for magnificent atmosphere, artistically presented food cooked to absolute perfection, expensive wines, or any of those kinds of trappings. I, for one, am delighted with Magg's and you did not include in your post why you dislike it.

While Pattaya doesn't offer a clone of Noma of Copenhagen, I don't see any reason not to enjoy what Pattaya does have to offer.

Are there any restaurants in Pattaya that meet your standards? If so, please tell us which ones.

[lvdkeyes]

My my, don't you love it when these lofty types set themselves so far above everyone else?

If rick considers food worthy of his high standards means plates are decorated with all the food pile high atop itself, I have to strongly disagree. I have eaten at what's considered to be some of the best restaurants in the world. These "chefie" ideas of what constitutes fine dining is not necessarily mine. Some of my most memorable meals have been at very modest Mom and Pop spots.

And don't get me started on this new concept of molecular gastronomy which seems to be a growing trend. I prefer the other trend of getting back to slow cooking.