★ 4.3
GOOGLE · /5
PUPEN SEAFOOD
"Jomtien's giant blue-crab landmark — tank-to-table Thai seafood on the sand since 1986, built for busloads and birthdays."
DIRECTORY · RESEARCHED· Sources verified · 2026-05-31· Phone · from public listings
00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ
THE CASE FOR
Beachfront compound at the Na Jomtien end of Jomtien Beach Road — sand tables outside, air-con halls inside.
SKIP IF
Thai Seafood is not the meal you're after tonight.
BEST FOR
seafood, groups, families
01THE LISTING · WHAT WE KNOW
PUPEN SEAFOOD.
Pupen is the Na Jomtien seafood room Thai tour buses have used since 1986 — Thailand's tourism authority lists it as the first restaurant built on Jomtien Beach. Today it sprawls across indoor air-con halls and outdoor sand tables near the end of Beach Road, with a giant blue-crab statue out front that doubles as a navigation landmark. You pick from live tanks, they weigh the catch, and the kitchen steams crab, grills prawns, and sends out tom yum for tables that want Gulf seafood without Naklua prices. Loud, functional, and built for groups — not a date-night room. Editors have not visited; facts from DSTA, Trip.com, and Google Maps checked 2026-05-31.
SeafoodThaiBeachfrontJomtien
WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE
Steamed blue crab with Thai seafood sauce (ปูนึ่งน้ำจิ้มซีฟู้ด)
DID YOU KNOW
Thailand's DSTA tourism listing credits Pupen as the first restaurant built on Jomtien Beach, opening in 1986 when the strip was still fishing boats and a nameless shack.
02BY THE NUMBERS
17,039
GOOGLE REVIEWS
3.9
TRIPADVISOR · /5
$$
400-800 THB
03RESEARCH SUMMARY · NOT A VISITED REVIEW
WHAT WE KNOW.
Editors have not visited this restaurant. This page summarizes publicly available information — Google ratings, address, hours, and phone — verified remotely on 2026-05-31. It is not an editorial score or ranking.
★ 4.3
GOOGLE · PUBLIC
17,039
GOOGLE REVIEWS
$$
400-800 THB THB
SOURCES CHECKED
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04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT
THE VIBE.
Beachfront compound at the Na Jomtien end of Jomtien Beach Road — sand tables outside, air-con halls inside.
The blue-crab statue out front is how taxi drivers know where to stop; a large parking lot sits beside the building.
Live tanks at the entrance — crab, prawns, and whole fish weighed before they hit the wok.
Tour groups, Thai families, and Jomtien hotel guests pack the room at weekend lunch; arrive before 12:30 or expect a wait.
Food cooks to order — budget twenty to thirty minutes when every table ordered crab at once.
05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE
THE PLAY.
3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- From Sukhumvit, turn at Soi Na Jomtien 2 and follow Beach Road south — Pupen sits on the left near the end of the strip.
- Order steamed blue crab with seafood sauce, tom yum goong, and grilled prawns; plan 400–800 THB per person before beer.
- Call +66 94 424 6966 (or landline +66 38 231 728 per DSTA listing) to confirm hours on Thai public holidays — typically 09:30–22:30 daily.
06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE
WHEN TO COME.
SeafoodGroupsFamiliesBeachfront
07GETTING THERE · TRANSIT & DISTANCES
HOW TO GET HERE.
From the airport
✈️
AIRPORT
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
~120 km·~2 hr by car·~1,800 THB taxi
✈️
AIRPORT
U-Tapao Airport (UTP)
~40 km·~50 min by car·~700 THB taxi
🏙️
CITY
Bangkok City Center
~140 km·~2.5 hr by car·bus 130 THB · van 200 THB
Within Pattaya
🚖
BOLT/GRAB
From Central Pattaya
~10–20 min · 80–150 THB
🚐
SONGTHAEW
Blue baht-bus
10–20 THB per ride · fixed routes
🏨
FROM HOTELS
Most central hotels
Bolt under 100 THB · 15 min
08HOURS · SUN · 09:30 – 22:30
OPEN WHEN.
MON09:30 – 22:30OPEN
TUE09:30 – 22:30OPEN
WED09:30 – 22:30OPEN
THU09:30 – 22:30OPEN
FRI09:30 – 22:30OPEN
SAT09:30 – 22:30OPEN
SUN09:30 – 22:30OPEN
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 94 424 6966
AreaNa Jomtien
CuisineThai Seafood
Price tier$$ · 400-800 THB
Today09:30 – 22:30
Coords12.8562°N · 100.9084°E
12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK
QUICK ANSWERS.
Do I need a reservation at Pupen Seafood?
Walk-ins are fine on weekday lunch but Pupen Seafood fills up on weekends and prime-time evenings — book by Thursday for Friday or Saturday. Call +66 94 424 6966.
What's the dress code at Pupen Seafood?
Casual. Shorts and sandals are fine; you can dress up if you want, no one will mind.
How much does dinner cost at Pupen Seafood?
Expect roughly 400-800 THB per person for a full meal ($$). 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 Pupen Seafood?
Steamed blue crab with Thai seafood sauce (ปูนึ่งน้ำจิ้มซีฟู้ด). If it's your first visit, that's the order.
What time does Pupen Seafood open today?
Today (Sunday): 09:30 – 22:30.
Where is Pupen Seafood?
62/1 Moo 1, Jomtien Beach Road, Na Jomtien, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.
Are there vegetarian options at Pupen Seafood?
Yes — Pupen Seafood has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu. Vegan options on request — flag at booking.
Is Pupen Seafood kid-friendly?
Yes. Highchairs, a kids menu, and staff who welcome the noise. Best at lunch and early evening.
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