🧍♂️ Traveller
🧍♀️ Local Friend
🧍♂️ Traveller: I can’t get enough of Mookata! The first one was amazing.
🧍♀️ Local Friend: Haha, told you! Wanna try a place where the locals go?
🧍♂️ Traveller: Of course! But please—somewhere tasty and affordable!
🧍♀️ Local Friend: No problem. I know a super lively spot — families love it, and it’s real Thai-style fun.
Good food, soft lights, and lakeside breezes — this is where Pattaya slows down and shines.
🗺️ Location & Basics
Ruam Phuean Buffet Mookata & Talay Phao (รวมเพื่อน บุฟเฟ่ต์หมูกระทะ ทะเลเผา พัทยา)
📍 60/179 Moo 10, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Nestled quietly between Third Road and Sukhumvit Road, Ruam Phuean sits just far enough from central Pattaya to feel like a hidden retreat.
Getting there might take a little effort—especially if you’re new to the city or haven’t used apps like Bolt before—but that’s exactly why it feels so local and special.
If you’ve done the typical Pattaya Mookata scene and crave something calmer and more authentic, this spot is absolutely worth the short ride.
🥢 Atmosphere & Price System
Unlike the big, crowded BBQ buffets packed with tour buses, Ruam Phuean feels fresh, airy, and beautifully laid out.
There’s live music on some nights, comfortable sofa seating, and a relaxed waterside view that gives the place a romantic touch.
Seating Options
- Covered sofa area — perfect for groups or families.
- Outdoor lakeside tables — breezy, scenic, and great for date nights.
The staff here are incredibly friendly and attentive.
If you look a bit warm, someone will bring a fan before you even ask — that kind of Thai kindness makes the experience memorable.
💰 Price:
- Pork-only buffet: 189 THB
- Full seafood buffet: 289 THB (drinks not included)
Totally fair for the freshness and setting you get!
🍤 Food & Highlights
Here’s where Ruam Phuean really shines.
The spread includes live prawns, make-your-own som tam, fresh fruit, ice cream, and even shaved ice desserts — basically, all the classics that make Thai BBQ irresistible.
🦐 Fresh, Live Prawns
The star of the show! You pick them straight from the tank, chill them briefly on ice, and grill them yourself.
The texture and sweetness are unbeatable.
🥗 DIY Som Tam Corner
Mix your own papaya salad — adjust the spice, toss in your favorite ingredients, and make it as fiery or mild as you like.
It’s fun and refreshing alongside grilled meats.
🍧 Sweet Endings
Cool off with ice cream, shaved ice, or fresh fruit — the perfect balance after all that smoky BBQ goodness.
💭 My Experience at Ruam Phuean
What impressed me most was how fresh everything felt — especially those prawns!
Even if you’re not a huge seafood person, you’ll probably fall for them here.
I also loved the peaceful waterside vibe.
It’s worlds away from the noisy city BBQ joints.
On some evenings, you’ll even catch live acoustic music — perfect for winding down after a day in Pattaya.
🌙 Nighttime Vibes
When the sun sets, soft lights reflect off the water, and the whole place turns magical.
Families, couples, and locals all gather here — chatting, laughing, and grilling together under the night sky.
If you want a slower, cozier slice of Pattaya life, this is it.
🎉 Why Ruam Phuean Is Worth Visiting
Ruam Phuean Buffet Mookata & Talay Phao is perfect for anyone who wants:
- Super fresh seafood
- A romantic lakeside setting
- A calm, local-style experience away from the tourist buzz
It’s a little off the beaten path, but totally worth it — a relaxing, flavorful escape that captures the real charm of Pattaya.
☀️ Explore More Pattaya Food Spots
If you loved this place, don’t miss:
On this map, you can find the locations of all three recommended Mookata spots in Pattaya, including the one we’ve just explored.
Use it to easily find the closest restaurant to your hotel or plan your next stop along your Pattaya travel route!
💡 Editor’s Note
If you’re looking for an evening that feels both authentic and peaceful, skip the busy streets and head to Ruam Phuean.
Great food, great vibes — and a side of lake breeze that you won’t forget.
