About Khrua Mae Yui
Khrua Mae Yui is a family Thai shop on the Dark Side of East Pattaya. A residents' stop for honest gai pad krapao, pla rad prik and tom yum kung at fair non-tourist East Pattaya prices.
Family Thai shop on the Dark Side. Suits residents after honest gai pad krapao and pla rad prik.
Why visit Khrua Mae Yui
- Gai pad krapao, pla rad prik and tom yum kung prepared from scratch with proper holy basil and lime-leaf finish
- Plates priced 70 to 150 baht across the standard Thai menu, fair for the East Pattaya resident tier without tourist-tax
- Mabprachan Lake area location keeps the shop free of Beach Road tourist crowds, retaining a genuine Dark Side neighbourhood feel
- Family-run for over a decade with the same Thai owner family, drawing repeat long-stay foreign-resident regulars
- Open from 11am to 9pm covering the lunch and dinner Thai-food window for the East Pattaya resident day
What to expect
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Local tips
- Lunch is quieter than dinner if you want a calmer meal arrive between 1pm and 3pm
- Tipping is not required but rounding up the bill or 20-50 baht is appreciated
- Ask staff for the daily special which is often off the printed menu
- Pay by Thai QR or cash card payments may incur a 3 percent surcharge or be declined
Frequently asked questions
Is the restaurant child friendly?
Yes most casual Pattaya restaurants welcome children. High chairs may not be available so call ahead if needed. Mild dishes like fried rice or chicken cashew are reliable kid-friendly options on most Thai menus.
Is the menu in English?
Yes most Pattaya restaurants serving foreign visitors have English menus and many have photos. Staff are used to international diners and can clarify dishes if needed. Vegetarian and spice-level requests are widely understood.
Does the restaurant deliver?
Many Pattaya restaurants are on Grab Food or LINE Man depending on availability. Search by name in the app to check current delivery status. Expect 20-40 minute delivery within 5 km.