Fatties Restaurant Pattaya

Having been told many times that Fatties restaurant is a Pattaya “institution” I finally got round to a visit recently.

The menu is extensive and a mixture of American, Mexican , English and Thai food.

The restaurant revolves around Khun A, the manager. She’s tri-lingual (English, French and Thai), a University graduate and has twenty years of Bangkok restaurant/hotel experience. She oversees every aspect of Fatties. She is the “queen of off-menu” so if nothing catches your fancy she will get you something that does.

Pah, the chef has worked in some of Bangkok’s best restaurants and has no problem with the New York Times cookbook.

On my visit I was very tempted to try some good old home food i.e. egg and chips or fish and chips but decided in the end to choose something more American in an American owned eatery.

Settled for the Rancho Burger, a Fatties burger topped with spicy Mexican chilli, cheddar cheese, tomato, cucumber, and lettuce. Trust me these things are NOT small. In fact I struggkled to eat it all. The cost - 190 baht.

Fatties motto is “Good and Plenty” and that was certainly true in my case - a great tasty burger and a huge portion to boot.

The restaurant itself has two seating areas. A large outdoor area and a smaller indoor (air-con of course) section. The indoor area reminds of classic American diners with its pop-art style decor and posters.

The menu includes over 160 dishes and an extensive drinks list with Thai and American beers.

Fatties is located on Second Road opposite the Big C centre. If you are in the area you can’t miss the large yellow signs both outside, and over, the restaurant. Even if you are not in the area its a simple baht bus ride along second road.

If you do get the chance to talk with the owner, Donald, you will get some excellent conversation thrown in to boot. A New Yorker with a New Yorkers wit and slightly acerbic tongue, he has many a (good) story to tell and opinions to make the “PC” amongst you cringe.

In my opinion, well worth the visit, even if you do have to take a trip. My own criticism, and one I am sure will not worry the average Pattaya diner, was that it was TOO “plenty”; I could hardly move when I finally got away.

For more info’ including the whole menu and location/directions (including printable Thai versions for the taxi) visit www.fatties-pattaya.com