★ 4.3
GOOGLE · /5
MOOM AROI NA KLUEA
"Naklua's iconic beachfront seafood institution - 100 tables on the sea, fresh tank-to-table seafood, live band nightly from 8pm"
Last visit · 28 Feb 2026· Editor visits · 4 in the last 12 months· Next review · Sep 2026
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
A Naklua institution — open over a decade, still on the editors' shortlist.
SKIP IF
You hate dining rooms with a queue — book for an off-peak slot or eat elsewhere.
BEST FOR
seafood, beachfront, family groups
01THE VERDICT · WHY IT'S ON THE LIST
MOOM AROI NA KLUEA.
Naklua's iconic beachfront seafood institution - 100 tables on the sea, fresh tank-to-table seafood, live band nightly from 8pm
SeafoodThaiThai SeafoodBeachfront
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Crab stir-fried with curry powder (poo phad pong karee)
DID YOU KNOW
Naklua's iconic beachfront seafood institution - 100 tables on the sea, fresh tank-to-table seafood, live band nightly from 8pm
02BY THE NUMBERS
6,800
GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.0
TRIPADVISOR · /5
$$$
500-900 THB
03EDITORS' SCORE · 4 DIMENSIONS
THE SCORECARD.
Editorial score across our four ranking dimensions. Each is computed at the latest visit and reviewed at the next.
CONSISTENCY
8.9/ 10
Across visits, day to day
VALUE
9.1/ 10
Price-to-experience ratio
RETURN
7.5/ 10
How often we'd come back
How we score · Read the editorial standards
04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
The view is the room. The food is engineered around it.
Sand visible from the table. Don't wear good shoes.
Time the booking for 17:30 — the light pays half the bill.
A Pattaya institution. The list would be wrong without it.
Open over a decade. The fixtures are part of the menu.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
4 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Walk-ins work weekday lunch. Weekends and prime-time evenings book by Thursday.
- Order: Crab stir-fried with curry powder.
- Expect roughly 500-900 THB per person for a full meal ($$$). Wine and pairings can add 50–100% on top.
- Pay attention to your reservation timing — sunset and rim tables are the difference between a meal and a memory.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
SeafoodBeachfrontFamily GroupsSunsetLive MusicFirst-time visitThai CuisineValue
07GETTING THERE · TRANSIT & DISTANCES
HOW TO GET HERE.
From the airport
✈️
AIRPORT
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
81 km·112 min by car·~1,666 THB taxi
✈️
AIRPORT
U-Tapao Airport (UTP)
35 km·56 min by car·~767 THB taxi
🏙️
CITY
Bangkok City Center
97 km·130 min by car·bus 117 THB · van 200 THB
Closest hotels & landmarks
🛕
LANDMARK
Sanctuary of Truth
0.9 km · 11 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Cape Dara Resort
1.3 km · 16 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Pullman Pattaya G
1.5 km · 18 min walk
🏨
HOTEL
Centara Grand Mirage
1.6 km · 11 min car · tuk-tuk 80–150 THB
08HOURS · TUE · 11:30-24:00
OPEN WHEN.
MON11:30-24:00OPEN
TUE11:30-24:00OPEN
WED11:30-24:00OPEN
THU11:30-24:00OPEN
FRI11:30-24:00OPEN
SAT11:30-24:00OPEN
SUN11:30-24:00OPEN
09AMENITIES · WHAT'S IN THE ROOM
WHAT'S IN THE ROOM.
🌙 Halal🥗 Vegetarian🌱 Vegan🍷 Alcohol served📅 Reservations required👶 Kid-friendly🐶 Pet-friendly
11FIND IT · HOW TO GET THERE
HOW TO FIND IT.
Contact · Coordinates · Price
Phone+66 38 223 252
AreaNaklua
CuisineSeafood / Thai
Price tier$$$ · 500-900 THB
Today11:30-24:00
Coords12.9678°N · 100.8773°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Moom Aroi Na Kluea?
Walk-ins are fine on weekday lunch but Moom Aroi Na Kluea fills up on weekends and prime-time evenings — book by Thursday for Friday or Saturday. Call +66 38 223 252.
What's the dress code at Moom Aroi Na Kluea?
Smart casual — a dressier shirt and clean shoes is the safe call. Resort-casual works for daytime; evening leans dressier.
How much does dinner cost at Moom Aroi Na Kluea?
Expect roughly 500-900 THB per person for a full meal ($$$). Wine, pairings, or premium add-ons can add 50–100% on top of that. Service charge of 10% is typically added in fine-dining rooms; another 5–7% tip is appreciated for strong service.
What's the signature dish at Moom Aroi Na Kluea?
Crab stir-fried with curry powder. If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Moom Aroi Na Kluea open today?
Today (Tuesday): 11:30 to 24:00. Open every day.
Where is Moom Aroi Na Kluea?
Soi Na Kluea 4, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.
Are there vegetarian options at Moom Aroi Na Kluea?
Yes — Moom Aroi Na Kluea has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu. Vegan options on request — flag at booking.
Is Moom Aroi Na Kluea kid-friendly?
Yes. Highchairs, a kids menu, and staff who welcome the noise. Best at lunch and early evening.
13ALSO APPEARS ON · 14 LISTS
ON 14 OTHER LISTS.
This restaurant has earned a spot on these editor-curated shortlists across the guide. Tap any to see who else is on it.
Beachfront#04Rooftop#08Best Seafood#01Sunset#06Best Top 10 Beachfront Restaurants Pattaya#04Best Top 10 Seafood Restaurants In Pattaya#01Eat in Naklua#06Near Amari Pattaya#11Near Cape Dara Pattaya#07Near Centara Grand Mirage#08Near Pullman Pattaya G#08Near Sanctuary Of Truth#07Near Wongamat Beach#08The Pattaya 50#42
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