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Italian
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Take-out
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Been listed on HappyCow since 2007. Small restaurant serving mostly vegan and some vegetarian food. Renovated in 2015. Has menu with food photos and also sells some food products for takeaway. Uses dairy cheese for pizza and eggs in some breakfast dishes. Fries with coconut oil. Open Mon 12:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Tue..
102 Reviews
First Review by JohnnySensible
Foodhunter
Points +24
The name is true - Edit
Even it is only a small restaurant, max. 30 seats, it really should have five stars.
Read moreThe outfit is European style, extremely clean, even the toilets. They take very good care of the customers, fulfill every special wish, free, very good drinking water, refilled already when the glas isn't empty only half.
The variety of the dishes is impressive, more then one hundred of them, everyone made fresh (must be, because the can take out or put in ingredients according to the wishes), categorised the spicy in chillies from one to five, and they even ask for it when taking the orders.
Every dish has its own taste. I've eaten there four times and was very sad because I had to leave pattaya. It will be my first way I have to go, when I come back.
One of my favourites is the happy cow birthday pizza, spinach with shiitake mushrooms, another the massamna curry with shiitakes, the tomato salad with balsamic, the seaweed salad, and... and...
A glas of drinkable red wine and a extrordinary espresso are served, too.
The owner Mrs. Ning takes good care of the customers, explains everything and really lives this job, Seems for her its a,profession. The whole staff is very friendly, even the kitchen master lek comes out to take special wishes. I felt really at home from the first visit on.
I never heard before: if you don't like, you dont have to pay. I think they now why they can do that, I was told up to now they didn't have a customer who didn't like to pay.
I can recommend this restaurant to every vegetarian, vegan and all other persons who like five star quality.
Pros: Vegetarian, vegan, raw food, Unusual clean and friendly, Big selection, fulfill special wishes
Cons: Should be bigger, close already at 09:00 p.m
Guest
venuslynn
Points +16
YUMMYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY - Edit
I was so impressed with this restaurant, they say they are vegetarian, but little do they know that half there menu is Vegan !!!!!!!! I am a Vegan Chef and normally never eat out, because of my husband's and my high standards, but we had just arrived in Pattaya from a 14 hour train ride from Chiang Mia and decided to eat here. I have been in Pattaya 5 days and have gone there for every meal! I want to take them all back to United States with me. The food is well made, and differently made with love. Even after eating a nice size meal, I WANT MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am really impressed !!!! This restaurant is not only for Vegetarians, Vegans , but for anyone and everyone, stop in and you will see what Impressed me. 5 Stars!!! And that is coming from a Picky and Honest food critic!!!!! They have affected my taste buds deeply and left a lifetime impression. Thank you Five Star J, Venus Crowningshield
Read moreUpdated from previous review on Saturday December 20, 2014
Pros: Vegan, Vegetarian, for everyone!!!!!!, Taste/ Presentation/ friendly atmosphere, Great Price, lasting impression !!!!!
Cons: No Cons!!!!!!!
Guest
Grahame
Points +28
Fantastic restaurant that lives up to its name - Edit
I visited this restaurant twice in the week I was in Pattaya back in October. Both occasions were an absolute pleasure. The food was delicious and imaginative. The menu was extensive and varied and the owner and his wife were very welcoming. I enjoyed a coffee from the owner's espresso machine, which I recommend and a chat following the meal. I intend to return one day and really hope they maintain this high standard. It would be nice to think they could expand to other cities in Thailand or even come to London! Here's hoping.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Variety, Atmosphere of restaurant
Cons: May be hard to get in if busy.
Guest
IMOL
Points +13
10 Star RAting - Edit
I have ate and traveled many places in my life. This one atands out about all if them. It going beyond the food, it's an experience the service is top notch, the chef was the every day. She has 40
Read moreYears of experience. All the food is fresh and prepared perfect. They have a 1-5 rating on how spicy you prefer your dish. I like it hot and 3 was as high is I could go. If you travel to pattaya do yourself a BIG favor. Eat at this spot. 0h, I almost forgot.There take out service and web site is amazing. Will be back in 24 days. Stacey C
Pros: Fresh, Clean, Friendly servixe
Guest
Kelly Kelly
Points +3361
WOW! Totally impressed. - Edit
Had a fairly long walk to get to Five Star J's from my location but it was worth every step of the way!!
Read moreGreeted with big smiles as I stepped into a super clean, bright environment. An oasis in the array of often iffy looking restaurants where cleanliness is not high on their list.
The menu is so extensive, it will take many, many visits to get to the items that caught my eye.
For my first visit I went for the veggie tempura, the yellow tofu curry, a side of brown rice and to wash it all down I had a real fruit shake.
Here is an example of how graciously they go the extra mile for their customers. They have about 15 different fruit shakes. I saw both Pineapple and Coconut on the list. I asked if they would mix them in one shake. A big yes with zero hesitation.
In my 44 years as a vegetarian I have been to many veggie restaurants. This one slips in near the top of my list immediately.
The flavors were superb. Everything was so fresh. My body was singing. Every single bite and sip was a delight.
I waddled out totally stuffed and all that for 289 baht.
Oh > and the owner made a point of coming over and visiting with me, with genuine interest.
I highly recommend Five Star J's with zero reservations.
Pros: Excellent food, Excellent friendly staff, Great value
Guest
mortem1
Points +1276
Delicious food and friendly stuff - Edit
Very nice place with delicious food. The staff is very friendly. The waiter treats cold water and follows its presence in the glass and regularly adds it. Very pleased that menu with pictures and English. Prices and portions are reasonable. A reminder that the food is very tasty! There is free wifi. I really liked this place.
Read morePros: Many vegan dishes, Friendly stuff, Free wifi
Guest
DaveBrown
Points +17
5 star j new management and chef cleaner better.. - Edit
I been eating here for more than 10 years , mainly because of the shortage of vegetarian restaurants , this place recently taken over , and everything has improved the food is better tastier and better presented . the new chef a older thai lady is superb, and speaks very good english, toilets upgraded very clean , tables and decor fresh and new...the food excellent thai style dishes , my recommendations Panang Gi , yum.... fried and steamed spring rolls , a must try ...
Read morejust to many good items to mention..
well done to new owners..... better than ever
Pros: great woman chef, fantastic tasty menu none, easy location
Cons: none, none, none
Guest
mrrfrost
Points +372
Excellent Veggie In Pattaya - Edit
Easy to find in south Pattaya road with a big vegetarian sign outside.
Read moreThe restaurant is simple and has a huge menu in Thai and English mostly with photos to accompany the description.
Lots of mock meat dishes. We ordered 3: chicken sausage which was very tasty, a delicious sweet chicken curry and cashews (kai pad med ma mung nam prig pao) and a crispy duck dish.
Along with 2 portions of rice and a hot ginger tea the total bill was only 300 Baht. Bargain!
Pros: Menu, Taste, Speed
Guest
reissausta ja ruokaa
Points +1946
Great restaurant with a wide menu - Edit
Amazing restaurant with a wide menu. It was possible to get vegetarian versions of those thai foods that you couldn´t have otherwise.
Read moreThere were several fried mock meat portions, several noodle soups, curries, salads, fried vegetables etc.
I had a noodle soup with three different kinds of mock meats, and fried mock duck. Both were excellent.
I visited on December 2013.
Pros: wide menu, good location, easy to find, great food
Guest
m@earthville
Points +10767
One of the best dinner choices in Pattaya - Edit
I visited Five Star J several times during my short stay in Jomtien, in part because they're one of the few veg*n restaurants in the area that's open for dinner, and also because the large and diverse menu offers many possibilities.
Read moreUnfortunately, the three most appealing appetizers on the menu were never available during my visits, but there was still plenty to enjoy.
I particularly liked the curries (all of them), which were authentic Thai and very flavorful.
Prices are reasonable and service was friendly and reasonably efficient considering the family-style vibe.
The shelves are adorned with images and statues representing multiple faiths (i counted at least three), and such displays of open-mindedness are heartening and speak to the good-naturedness of the proprietors.
Pros: Large, diverse, mostly vegan menu, reasonable prices, open for dinner
Cons: WC had no water on my visit
Guest
Zambezikid
Points +440
Best restaurant in Thailand - Edit
Superb restaurant.
Read moreHas a wide ranging menu, enough to keep you going back for a week or two. Lots of different types of curries, stir-frys, soups, salads, appetizers, a few Western meals and a few desserts; though I wish they would add some more variety cos I been going there regularly for several years now. :)
They use a lot of different types of vegetarian meats - duck, squid, pork, fish balls, sausage, catfish. The quality of the preparation is excellent - always authentic tasting. Nice staff and service too. And price is fine.
To look for a downside - maybe they could use more fresh fruit on the menu. And, I know it's against their religion to use garlic and onion, but these are 2 of my favourite foods. I wish they would have a few dishes with them included.
Pros: Excellent choices, Excellent taste, Good value
Cons: Lack of fruit, Lack of onion and garlic, Closes early without noticeon occassion
Guest
DarrickCook
Points +53
inviting atmosphere with delicious thai food - Edit
love the little boy running around playing as im am eating some Pad Thai and Som Tum....the best ive had in Pattaya...great menu with photos, and many regular farang customers to connect with...
Read morePros: many options vegan
Cons: maybe using MSG
Guest
Dubare14
Points +27
Yummy Veggie Thai Food - Edit
Great little place with friendly staff and delicious Thai food. They have a very large menu to choose from and both my husband and 14 month old were very happy with the food. Able to stack plastic chairs to make a kids highchair seat for our little one. Will be going back while we are in Pattaya. Note: the map directions provided on this site are wrong. The restaurant is located on the corner of South Pattaya Road and 3rd Street.
Read morePros: tasty food, friendly staff, large menu selection
Cons: map location wrong, no soap in bathroom
Guest
Davemeredith
Points +45
Good food - Edit
Here you get plenty of choice and tasty food.
Read morePros: Lots of choice, Cheap
Cons: No parking, Pavement outside is quite dangerous
Guest
amarcm
Points +29
Never changes - Edit
I have been visiting this restaurant since 2005, and nothing much has changed in that time. It seems to be a family affair, run and staffed by the same people, the picture menu has not changed, nor has the cosy interior, the food is still of the same standard, and prices have increased only marginally. All of this is for the good, because this is a fabulous little restaurant.
Read moreI find that in Pattaya there is not much of a need to seek out vegetarian restaurants given that many of the hotels have veg friendly breakfast and dinner buffets, not to mention the salad bar at the Sizzlers in the malls. I usually walk around town with such a bloated stomach that I don't think about exploring the vegetarian restaurant scene.
So I come to Jeh 5 star, more just to see the same old friendly faces and try my favourite dish, the 'Kaeng Tai Pla Jai' which I would translate into English as 'South Thai firecracker going off in mouth'...pretty spicy south Thai soup and vegatable conooction which I have not seen on too many other restaurant menus. A meal for one comes to about 140 baht.
Pros: Friendly service, picture menu, value for money
Guest
OT
Points +95
Yummy and Fresh - Edit
The food at this restaurant was fresh and yummy - a great menu with pictures and the meals are very reasonably priced. Vegie only restaurants are few in Pattaya and so it was quite refreshing to find a quality place such as Five Star J. Worth visiting again.
Read morePros: Nice food, Good location, Air conditioned
Cons: No toilet paper
Guest
dimitri
Points +129
great selection of food - Edit
yes i agree,oasis in a crazy town! since there is not many selection of vegan food its liek oasis and not expensive,food prices are 60-70 baht each dish, enviroment is simple but has aircor so its a plus,lots of vegan food.negetive point is not so much green salads
Read morePros: prices, food, aircorn
Cons: no much greens, simple place
Guest
giorgio
Points +41
good point of reference for vegetarians - Edit
a good restaurant easy to find serving many delicious receipts and quite cheap...in pattaya not so easy to get vegetarian food so this thai restaurant is a good point of reference
Read moreGuest
moo
Points +70
friendly staff; tasty meals - Edit
Good food, if very simple decor.
Read moreGuest
Agenda
Points +270
Very good and friendly - Edit
The menu is not very wide, but everything is clean and tasty enough.
Read morePros: Middle-ranged, Only normal place in Pattaya
Cons: Not big menu, Toilet is disqusting
Guest
JohnnySensible
Points +7566
An oasis of sanity in a crazy town - Edit
I worked in Pattaya in 2000 / 2001 & was a very regular visitor to "5-star". The owners / staff were always super-friendly. My son then 3/4 years old adored the place as did my daughter who was then 12/13. Tasty & nutritious food made with very fresh ingredients. Never a disapointing dish! The Thai salads were always my favorite preparations - especially the "Som Tam Jai". The speciality featue is the bathroom - built for contortionists!
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