居酒屋バク · Our Story
A genuine Japanese izakaya and yakiniku restaurant in the heart of Pattaya, Thailand — built on authenticity, quality, and the simple joy of sharing great food over charcoal fire and cold sake.
Our Heritage
Izakaya Baku was born from a deep love of traditional Japanese drinking-restaurant culture — the izakaya. These are the small, informal restaurants found on back streets across Japan, where the food is honest, the drinks are cold, and the company is good. We set out to recreate that spirit in Pattaya.
We are perhaps best known for our sumibiyaki (charcoal BBQ) — thick cuts of premium "Thai French" beef from Korat, sizzling over a live charcoal grill at your table. But equally treasured by our regulars are the dishes that are almost impossible to find elsewhere: our Beef Liver Sashimi, a delicacy no longer available in Japan, and our silky-soft Simmered Beef Giblets — our most-ordered dish, night after night.
We're also known for what many locals call the best udon in Pattaya, our extensive selection of premium sake and shochu, and the kind of late-night atmosphere that makes 2 AM feel like the right time to order one more round.
Over 320 reviews · Consistently rated the top Japanese restaurant in the Pattaya area by both locals and Japanese visitors.
What Makes Us Different
Every dish is prepared using traditional Japanese methods and imported ingredients where it matters most — from our hand-wrapped dumplings made fresh daily to our rare Beef Liver Sashimi.
Our sumibiyaki (charcoal BBQ) uses high-quality lava stone grills. We source our 'Thai French' beef from Korat, delivering the tenderness and flavour of premium Japanese yakiniku.
An izakaya is not just a restaurant — it's a place to gather, drink slowly, and eat well. We bring that spirit to Pattaya with a genuine welcome, late hours, and a kitchen that treats every guest like family.
We are proud to be the gathering place of choice for Pattaya's Japanese expat community. Their trust and loyalty — dining with us night after night — is the highest compliment we receive.
More About Us
Izakaya Baku is Pattaya's home for authentic Japanese bar dining — where the spirit of Tokyo's back-street izakaya culture meets the warmth of a Thai night out. An izakaya (居酒屋) is more than a restaurant. It is a place where people linger over food and drinks, where the grill stays lit until late, and where a meal is never rushed. That is exactly the kind of place Baku has been since it first opened in Pattaya.
What sets Izakaya Baku apart from other Japanese restaurants in Pattaya is who eats here: the resident Japanese community. When Japanese expats living throughout Chon Buri province want food that tastes genuinely like home, this is where they come. The menu, the flavours, and the attention to detail — from the dashi in the udon broth to the temperature of the sake — reflect years of culinary commitment rather than surface-level imitation.
The atmosphere after nightfall is warm and unhurried. The charcoal grills cast a low glow across the tables, the Asahi is poured cold, and the kitchen draws from Japan's regional traditions: yakiniku from the Kansai grilling culture, izakaya snacks rooted in Tokyo's salarymen bar scene, udon from Sanuki, and sashimi handled with the respect you would find in Osaka's Kuromon market.
If you are looking for a Japanese restaurant in Pattaya that earns its reputation through what is actually served — Izakaya Baku is it.
Common Questions
Izakaya Baku is an authentic Japanese restaurant in Pattaya specialising in yakiniku charcoal BBQ, fresh sashimi, udon and ramen noodles, izakaya small plates, and Japanese drinks including sake and shochu. The menu covers four sections: Sumibiyaki (charcoal BBQ), Izakaya & Sashimi, Shokuji (rice and noodles), and Drinks.
Izakaya Baku holds a 4.5 / 5 Google rating and is the restaurant of choice for much of Pattaya's resident Japanese community — a measure of authenticity that tourist reviews alone rarely capture. For genuine izakaya and yakiniku experience in Pattaya, it is consistently the first recommendation from those who know.
Yes. Fresh sashimi platters (tuna, salmon, yellowtail) are served nightly. The Shokuji menu includes authentic Tokyo-style ramen with rich broths, as well as the restaurant's signature udon — widely considered the best udon in Pattaya — alongside soba and hearty rice bowls.
The address is 555/56 Moo 10, Nongprue, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. Vehicles cannot access the road after 5:00 PM — arrive before 5 PM if driving, or park on the main road and walk in. Search “Izakaya Baku Pattaya” on Google Maps or get directions.
Yes — call +66 38 429 610 to reserve a table. Booking ahead is recommended on weekends and during Tuesday buffet evenings. Open daily from 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
Experience an authentic Japanese izakaya in the heart of Pattaya. No reservation necessary — though we recommend calling ahead on busy nights.