Happy to Discover a Remarkable New Dining Experience Weekend Dinner Buffet at Goji Kitchen Grill & Bar, Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa

Already a popular favourite with diners in Bangkok the Goji Kitchen + Bar at the Pattaya Marriott has a sleek, spacious setting, elegant, modern design and open-plan kitchens. This allows you to freely wander and select an amazing assortment from a rich and varied culinary spread. Seafood, wagyu, sushi, Western and Asian classics are all on offer. The night we went, we also enjoyed a selection of cheese and cold cuts, delicious beef noodles, made to order Som tam, melt in the mouth short ribs, lobster bisque, lasagne, both salmon and beef carpaccio – and let’s not even mention the desserts!

The Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa on Jomtien Beach Road is a stunning hotel. Blending modern elegance with all the charm of a seaside retreat, it’s still close enough to Pattaya’s vibrant attractions. Also a great place to come and enjoy the resort’s marvelous facilities. For example, its amazing restaurants, where Discover Pattaya were lucky enough to try, during its inaugural month, the Weekend Dinner Buffet at Goji Kitchen Grill & Bar. Already a popular favourite with diners in Bangkok the Goji Kitchen + Bar at the Pattaya Marriott has a sleek, spacious setting, elegant, modern design and open-plan kitchens. This allows you to freely wander and select an amazing assortment from a rich and varied culinary spread. Seafood, wagyu, sushi, Western and Asian classics are all on offer.

I managed to have a few words with him between his carving of a very succulent leg of lamb and blow torching our servings of Wagyu nigiri! Born in Milan he began his culinary journey like all good Italians, in the kitchens of his mother and grandmother.

From there, having travelled extensively in his culinary career it was amazing for me to learn that he has only been in Thailand for three months. He already has a real understanding of the favourite Thai specialities such as mango and sticky rice and Khaw Larm. His personal favourite is Khao Soi, probably, he told me because the noodles remind him of his native pasta. Look out for this dish which he hopes to introduce to the buffet soon.

Surely Marcello’s adaptability must have been a key ingredient (sorry couldn’t resist the pun) in Marriott bringing him to Pattaya from The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, where he served as Chef de Cuisine in the Banquets division for 8 years. That together with his Italian roots, global culinary experience and obvious passion for high level cuisine make him an ideal choice to lead the team here.

For either casual or special occasions we really recommend the Weekend Dinner Buffet at Goji Kitchen Grill & Bar. Every Friday and Saturday it is a real treat! And with its prime location both stunning interior and exteriors the Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa is sure to quickly become an iconic landmark on Jomtien Beach Road.