Palace Restaurant — Restaurant in Pattaya City

Had any Baba Ganoush recently? Hummus, Fattoush or Tabbouleh? If you love Lebanese food you know these frothy, smokey aubergine purées, creamy dips made of chickpeas that dollop on to the soft flatbread like whipped butter and rich, delicious salads. But if you're unfamiliar with the exotic flavors, colors and textures of Lebanese food, you should visit Palace Restaurant and open your palate to a world of fascinating flavours that gets better with every bite. You will dine like a king without having to spend a fortune; portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable. The Palace restaurant has just relocated on the ground floor of Royal Garden Plaza moving from the Central Festival Pattaya where they have been serving authentic Lebanese cuisine since 2009. The new venue is cozy and conveniently located in the popular Royal Garden Plaza with an inviting casual, family atmosphere. Executive Chef Anwar Al Hadi, hailing from Lebanon, with 30 years of experience in the kitchen since he was 12 years, has been cooking his way around in Pattaya since 2008. Anwar’s menu is halal and he doesn't serve alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own at corkage charge of just Baht 300 per table. From the initial “mixed selection of starter platter” of hummus, baba ganoush, moutabal, tabbouleh and fattoush what followed was perfection on a plate which was also immensely satisfying on the palate. We enjoyed Hummus Beiruti which was pleasing to the eye and delicious on the palate that we enjoyed as a side dish with grilled meat as well as a spread on soft and fluffy pita bread. Palace mixed grill was a generous portion consists of char-grilled succulent lamb chop, boneless lamb, shish tawook, marinated chicken wings and a tender kebab served with French fries. The meat seasoned and marinated with exotic Lebanese spices, eaten with the salads and slathered with the creamy dips takes you to the next level of mixed grill experience. The Chicken Kabsa was a burst of flavors and aromas of the spices and herbs with tenderly cooked chicken on a bed of finely steamed long grain rice. It wasn’t any regular version of a chicken biriyani but with its own unique taste and flavor. Chef Anwar cooks every dish with flare, soul and generosity, balancing the rich, exotic flavours with delicate creamy textures and aromatic scents. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Palace restaurant to my readers who are looking for an exotic dining experience of authentic...

We used be regulars here a few years back . It was top notch then- Authentic lebanese . Only Lebanese. No other cuisine and that was its USP . Went there in june this year abd the quality has gone down the drain. Lebanese food not up to the mark. Also offering other cuisines as well .quite a no. Of Indian and thai dishes too. Didnt try those since we wanted authentic Lebanese . Prices, quite quite low compared to before but then thats the point. In fact, the owner of the restaurant used to be always present. Every time we visited we had a small chat with him. Seeing the differences in quality and cusines and prices this time we asked the staff if the ownership had changed but were informed that it was the same . The staff is friendly and they offer free net connection which is good. However .....

We had made a special detour from our Thai food holiday to one night of Lebanese at The Palace... ☹ A very elegant , authentic upmarket restaurant in an up market Mall which should have kept to its USP has been converted to a regular run of the mill confused cuisine place. We would rather pay a bit higher price for authentic Lebanese cuisine . It would be Better to not waste the overheads and take it to a cheaper location on the streets.

Or go back to being its original flavour. A long review but that should itself show how much we missed...

Dining at this restaurant is a feast for the senses. The moment I stepped inside, I was enveloped by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The soft, golden glow of lanterns, intricate mosaics, and the scent of exotic spices set the scene for an unforgettable culinary experience.

The hospitality was exceptional. The staff greeted me with genuine smiles and an eagerness to make my meal enjoyable. They guided me through the menu, offering recommendations and ensuring that I felt comfortable and welcome.

The food itself was a revelation. I started with a platter of mezze, featuring creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, and crisp falafel, each bite bursting with flavor. The main course was a tender, succulent lamb kebab, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. every dish was a testament to the rich culinary traditions of the region.

The ambiance, the attentive service, and the exquisite flavors combined to create a dining experience that was not just a meal, but a memorable celebration of Arabic...