MAYs Pattaya

Visited MAYs Pattaya after hearing great things and seeing its Michelin Guide mention. Beautiful Thai-style restaurant near Thepprasit area, with lovely decor and a premium feel. We were welcomed with a refreshing drink and cold towels, which was a nice touch. The food was mostly excellent. The fried sea bass in red curry was absolutely incredible — easily one of the best dishes I’ve had in Thailand. Rich flavors of kaffir lime, lemongrass, chili, and coconut milk. Honestly unforgettable. The vegan som tam and spring rolls were very good, and the house curry chicken was tasty, though less memorable. Cocktails were well made with quality alcohol. Desserts were a surprise highlight — the banana roti dessert was out of this world and probably the best I’ve ever had. Only downside was the steamed sea bass with lemon, which felt disappointing — very little fish and mostly vegetables/bones, and even the staff struggled to explain it. Service was good, atmosphere pleasant and air-conditioned, though lighting was very dim (flashlight menu mode 😆). Total was around 3,200 THB for two. Not cheap, but fair for the quality. Would I come back? For the red curry fish and banana roti alone — absolutely. Michelin mention makes sense, Michelin star? Maybe not quite there yet.

Had a very enjoyable lunch here. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with lots of beautiful orchids and indoor plants, making the space feel warm, relaxing, and inviting. The staff were friendly and attentive, and one thing I really appreciated was how accommodating they were with food preferences. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, and they are happy to adjust dishes according to your requests. The menu offers a wide variety of choices, and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Parking can be a bit challenging, especially during busy hours, but it's worth the effort once you're inside. Just one small suggestion for improvement: while there are still customers dining, it would be better not to clean tables using a strongly scented disinfectant spray. The smell was quite intense (similar to hospital-grade disinfectant) and briefly affected the dining experience. Perhaps waiting until guests leave or using a milder cleaning product would be more comfortable for everyone. Overall, a lovely restaurant with great food, excellent service, and a beautiful setting. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Pattaya.

Referred by a Canadian friend. Tucked inconspicuously between ordinary looking establishments. But gosh, the food is THE BOMB!! Haven’t had Thai dishes as flavorful and fulfilling as the one is this restaurant. Clearly the best one I have had. Totally nothing to complain about. Even the ambiance of the place looks cool. Do not miss this out when you visit to Pattaya!

Had an anniversary dinner at MAYs and it was a great date night place. The interior was dimly lit and was romantic. The service staff took care of us well and food was brought out in perfect timing. We were given the uniquely presented menu, and tried their Chicken Satay, Chicken Thai basil but their salads, Banana flower salad and Pomello salad were a highlight! Well presented. The servings were just enough for sharing between two and tasted amazing. The only critical feedback was regarding the booking. We thought bookings were needed and tried to book online but was not working. We tried to call but no one was answering. Luckily we dropped in and there were enough seating.

Mays curry was fantastic and had a variety of veggies including turkey berry (called sundakkai in Tamil) . Overall food was good, but the dessert was a miss. Mango cake was served with dry ice and was too bitter. They were respectful and did not include it in the bill.