Discovering the Breakfast at InterContinental Pattaya
For months now we had
been advertising what must surely be the best breakfast deal in town without having tried it for ourselves. That had to be put right, and so without further ado, we went along to the Intercontinental Pattaya Resort to see if their breakfast buffet really was a blissful experience.
First of all, if you know the InterContinental in Pattaya’s Pratumnak area, you will know just how picturesque a spot it is. On a clear day – which mercifully it was when we were at the resort, you have wonderful sea views right across to Koh Larn. So we took full advantage of this and chose outside seating to get the full experience of having a wonderful al fresco, hotel buffet breakfast without even being on holiday.
So the deal from the InterContinental is that between 6:30-10:30 a.m. from Monday to Friday, even if you are not staying at the resort, you can enjoy a tremendous selection of breakfast food at their Elements restaurant. Usually, it costs 775 baht but until further notice, except at weekends, it is Buy 1 Get 1 Free, so “Blissful indeed”! Read on to see what’s on offer for around just 400 baht a head!
Once seated you are offered a hot drink and juice. We both went for creamy cappuccinos with one freshly squeezed orange and one watermelon juice. Inside we found, of course, a great egg station where I opted for the omelette “with everything” because I love all the little cubes of onion, ham, peppers etc. you get with an egg station omelette.
My colleague had fried eggs “over easy” (as our American pals would say). With eggs you can get sides of baked beans, grilled tomatoes, sausages both pork (hurrah) as well as chicken and a choice of either soft or crispy, streaky bacon, also there is Dijon or English mustard to choose from.
Open up the many hot dishes
lined up and you will find loads to choose from, even sushi, rice and noodle dishes if you so wish. Want to be a little healthier? Then why not look after your microbiome with some salad or beautifully prepared fruit? I had watermelon, honey dew melon, Thai green melon and papaya. There are also some cute little glass jars you can pick up with delicious extras such as muesli, blackberry yoghurt and apple compote – delicately seasoned with cinnamon.
Then just when you think you cannot take another bite and charming, happy young man approaches you offering a plate full of mini, chocolate muffins – yes “Blissful” indeed!
Try it for yourself any Monday – Friday 6:30-10:30 a.m. at Elements Restaurant, InterContinental Pattaya Resort.
Also home to the Marvelous BBQ Seafood Buffet on Saturday 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.