Wok N Rok

[teelack 9,645]

I hope that you don't take this criticism to heart as I am trying to be constructive for you. I also find it a bit off putting when I have this conversation.

 

OK, will have the special. Heineken beer please.

No have.

OK, San Mig please.

No Have.

OK, Singh please.

No Have.

Ok, what you have.

Can have Chang or Leo.

 

I eventually sorted it out that if you have the special which includes an ale it has to be Chang or Leo. I have no issue with this but a foot-note on the board would stop all these questions and some frustration,

[WokNRok 30]

I hope that you don't take this criticism to heart as I am trying to be constructive for you. I also find it a bit off putting when I have this conversation.

 

OK, will have the special. Heineken beer please.

No have.

OK, San Mig please.

No Have.

OK, Singh please.

No Have.

Ok, what you have.

Can have Chang or Leo.

 

I eventually sorted it out that if you have the special which includes an ale it has to be Chang or Leo. I have no issue with this but a foot-note on the board would stop all these questions and some frustration,

 

The board outside offering the Special has been changed to reflect this. We used to offer any beer with the special but the profit margin was way too low. Not worth doing it.

 

However the Special today is Chicken or Beef curry. For the first time, there is a choice of two options.

[WokNRok 30]

Feeling Hungry, longing for a Chinese and it's past Midnight?

Wok N Rok is now serving food and take-a ways until 02:30am.

 

 

Today's Special is chicken or beef curry with fried/boiled rice or chips.

 

Along with a Chang or Leo, or soft drink.

 

195 Baht.

Edited March 21, 2014 by WokNRok

[Odense 498]

Both Leo and Chang are drinkable - so no worries

[teelack 9,645]

OK, you did your bit and now I have done mine and had a meal there so here is my review.

 

Just for old times sake I ordered the daily special of beef curry and chips and a Leo.

 

The beer was cold and tasty and the street theatre on Soi Buakhao is brilliant.

 

The curry has three components, sauce, beef and 'vegetables'.

 

The star for me is the tasty, tangy and medium hot sauce, Spot on.

 

The beef was fine however I expected it in cubes like the UK rather than slices but it was as tender as I have had beef in Asia.

 

The vegetables was in fact onions and nothing else. I really believe that a bit of colour and texture would improve the look and taste of the meal and if you don't like onions then there would have been high wastage. I do like them and they were tasty and tender.

 

No chips complaints and the meal was served hot, another failing with a lot of Thai meals.

 

Other than the onion issue I will give this a pass mark.

[WokNRok 30]

OK, you did your bit and now I have done mine and had a meal there so here is my review.

 

Just for old times sake I ordered the daily special of beef curry and chips and a Leo.

 

The beer was cold and tasty and the street theatre on Soi Buakhao is brilliant.

 

The curry has three components, sauce, beef and 'vegetables'.

 

The star for me is the tasty, tangy and medium hot sauce, Spot on.

 

The beef was fine however I expected it in cubes like the UK rather than slices but it was as tender as I have had beef in Asia.

 

The vegetables was in fact onions and nothing else. I really believe that a bit of colour and texture would improve the look and taste of the meal and if you don't like onions then there would have been high wastage. I do like them and they were tasty and tender.

 

No chips complaints and the meal was served hot, another failing with a lot of Thai meals.

 

Other than the onion issue I will give this a pass mark.

 

Cheers... thanks for your review.

 

I've never seen a Chinese in the UK serving curry with cubed beef. This is what Indians curry houses do.

 

Yes, Her curry sauce recipe is almost identical to where She used to work. Given the ingredients available here, She has the taste almost perfect.

 

Most Scottish Chinese curries only have onions in them. Some English Chinese curries have green peas and onions.

 

The Chef/Boss is trained in Scottish Chinese restaurants and She tries to faithfully stick to this style of Chinese food.

 

Thanks for your custom, it's appreciated.

Edited March 22, 2014 by WokNRok

[WokNRok 30]

Today the 23rd March, Wok N Rok is open for food and soft drinks from 12pm-02:30am

[MCCREADY8 0]

I'm looking forward to trying this food when we arrive in July

You wont be disappointed mate the best Chinese food i have tried in Pattaya by a country mile.

[WokNRok 30]

Wok N Rok is starting a weekly drinks promotion.

From today 31st March until close of play on Sunday the 6th April.

Buy two bottles of Singha Light for 85 Baht. If you buy three you get two at 85 baht and the third you pay the normal bar price of 60 Baht. (Happy hours times 55 Baht)

Buy four and you pay 2 x 85 Baht.

Get the idea.

Cheers.

Edited April 1, 2014 by WokNRok

[WokNRok 30]

The big review is in.

We knew Pattayamail was coming. Had no idea who they were or what they would make of Wok N Rok.

Now... before I post the link and parts of this review, let me say it's been a DAMNED hard week for Ouy.

The two 'Family in the kitchen' just walked out. 2 hours notice and said "We go two weeks for Songkran" After they had 5 days off recently.

OK...They shafted Her big time. She asked them repeatedly to think about their jobs. 14K Baht a Month. Free air con suite. Free food, electric, laundry, water, Wi-Fi Food and drink. Including alcohol. Plus daily tips. Amounting to a 30K plus a Month package. But no..."we leave to get pissed up the village"

Anybody that knows Ouy will appreciate She will NOT put up with this. They are gone for EVER.

Anyhow, She has a new helper in the kitchen and WILL employ a new trainee Chef.

 

This will be a great opportunity for a HARD WORKING Thai to learn the ART of Chinese cooking.

I'm happy to say some service staff have been replaced too.

We have a new smiling English speaking cashier and new Ladies. I think they will in time be better than the others.

She came here a curvy 50kg Lady and has lost 10kg working non stop 15 hour shifts, with burn marks everywhere on her arms. None to be seen on Her previous helpers. Ha-ha.

She deserves this review and I honestly feel She has achieved what She set out to do. Give Pattaya, or Thailand the first Western Chinese standard food.

Where do we go from here? I don't know.

Business through staffing problems is more difficult here than ever imagined.

Anyway, this is a post from the heart. No promotion meant here, just honesty.

Enjoy the review.



This is what Pattayamail had to say.

http://www.pattayama...wok-n-rok-36664


Wok N Rok advertises itself as “the best UK style Chinese food in Pattaya” which does mean that the owners have a great faith in their product, or perhaps deluding themselves!
We went along to see just for ourselves.

Mains are next up (B. 155-165) and in sections depending upon the type of cooking and includes curries, sweet and sour, kung pao, black pepper sauce, black bean sauce, honey chilli, orange sauce, lemon sauce, Peking, oyster sauce, chow mein, egg fu young, euro, sides and desserts.


In true Chinese fashion, we ordered numbers 5, 18, 46 and 54, which we shared - these were spare ribs, sweet and sour pork, chicken satay and batter chicken in lemon sauce.
They were all excellent and Rattana told me very proudly that the sauces were her own secret recipe.

We spoke with some of the other diners and all were repeat customers, and everyone gave Wok N Rok glowing reports.
After experiencing the food ourselves, we also give Rattana and her Wok N Rok top marks, and undoubtedly it was “the best UK Chinese Style Dining Experience in Pattaya,” that we have tried.

[papillon 695]

Strive on. I wish you good fortune.

[yorta2 694]

Good to hear. I WILL make it a priority to visit in about a month.

[WokNRok 30]

I'm happy to report that today has been the busiest day in the kitchen yet, thanks to the Pattayamail exposure. Plus of course our regular loyal customers from various forums.

 

She has hired two new kitchen assistants.

[WokNRok 30]

Dear PattayTalk Members.

On the following dates the 13th, 14th and 15th of April the Wok N Rok kitchen will be open from 6pm - 12 Midnight.

The bar however will be open as normal on these dates from 12pm-02:30am serving drinks with friendly ladies to make it a happy Songkran!

On the 19th April there is a party planned. There will be music, fun and games involving water from 10am- 6pm.

[teelack 9,645]

 

Cheers... thanks for your review.

 

I've never seen a Chinese in the UK serving curry with cubed beef. This is what Indians curry houses do.

 

Yes, Her curry sauce recipe is almost identical to where She used to work. Given the ingredients available here, She has the taste almost perfect.

 

Most Scottish Chinese curries only have onions in them. Some English Chinese curries have green peas and onions.

 

The Chef/Boss is trained in Scottish Chinese restaurants and She tries to faithfully stick to this style of Chinese food.

 

Thanks for your custom, it's appreciated.

 

Hi and sorry for the delay in responding. Thanks for your comments and I want to acknowledge my mistake when I posted my review. I was of course thinking INDIAN curry and then I realised that in fact what I was having was a curry in a Chinese restaurant and this is of course a totally different thing and to be honest not something that I am not qualified to comment on. I admit to knowing little about Chinese cuisine from any place but the bottom line is still that I enjoyed what I had even if I didnt understand precisely what I was eating.

[WokNRok 30]

Dear Pattaya Talk members.

 

The Wok N Rok kitchen opens today at 12pm.

 

Normal service is resumed.

[WokNRok 30]

Today, April the 22nd

The Wok N Rok Special meal deal.

Chicken Chow Mein + a beer. Singha, Leo or Chang. Or a soft drink of your choice.

175 Baht.


Open from 12pm

• Free Wi-Fi

• Be your own DJ and put your choice of music on.

• Large Screen TV with CTH Sports.

Happy hours run from 12pm-8pm

Happy hour prices

Singha 55 Baht

Singha light 55 Baht

Chang 50 Baht

Tiger 55 Baht

Leo 50 Baht

Tiger light 55 Baht

Heineken 65 Baht

San miguel 65 Baht

Sangsom + Coke 40 Baht


New Thai Menu now available.

Krapow. Chicken, Pork, Beef or King Prawn 75/95 Baht

 

Garlic with Pepper stir fry. Chicken pork, Beef or King Prawn 75/95 Baht

Fried Rice. Chicken, Pork or King Prawn 75/95 Baht

Tom Yum. Chicken or mixed seafood 95/125 Baht

Red Curry. Chicken, Pork, Beef or King Prawn 75/95 Baht

Green Curry. Chicken, Pork, Beef or King Prawn 75/95 Baht

Stir fried mixed vegetables in oyster sauce 80 Baht


Wok N Rok (Near the Chabba Hut Resort on Soi Buakhao)

 

Edited April 22, 2014 by WokNRok

[WokNRok 30]

Dear Pattaya Talk

From Monday the 5th of May at 9am, Wok N Rok will be serving the Wok N Rok BIG BRITISH BREAKFAST. This is a trial and if successful we will add a small breakfast menu to our existing Chinese menu.

We also hope to be offering a Western menu in the next few weeks.

The Wok N Rok BIG BRITISH BREAKFAST is a big eat. 1x Fatboy sausage. 2x Bacon. 1x Black Pudding. 2x Eggs. Beans, Mushrooms, Tomato and last but not least is Ouy's Home made hash browns.

Included is toast. Free tea/coffee/juice. All for 149 Baht.

 

 

[Baht Man 26]

Was in here a week or so ago.

 

Had the beef curry with chips.

 

No complaints from me, was lovely.

[RhinoTusk 4,901]

I also tried this place last week and will be back.

[nkped 1,208]

Dear Pattaya Talk

 

From Monday the 5th of May at 9am, Wok N Rok will be serving the Wok N Rok BIG BRITISH BREAKFAST. This is a trial and if successful we will add a small breakfast menu to our existing Chinese menu.

 

We also hope to be offering a Western menu in the next few weeks.

 

The Wok N Rok BIG BRITISH BREAKFAST is a big eat. 1x Fatboy sausage. 2x Bacon. 1x Black Pudding. 2x Eggs. Beans, Mushrooms, Tomato and last but not least is Ouy's Home made hash browns.

 

Included is toast. Free tea/coffee/juice. All for 149 Baht.

 

Breakfast (2).jpg

 

I can do without the embalmed tomato and the black pudding. Other than that, looks good.

[WokNRok 30]

Just a reminder Gentlemen.

 

Breakfast starts tomorrow at 9am.

 

Here is the scrambled eggs version.

 

 

 

Edited May 5, 2014 by WokNRok

[ajsp9 18]

A good looking and good value breakfast

[WokNRok 30]

Today's Special meal deal.

Chicken or Beef curry with fried/boiled rice or chips.

You can choose a Leo, Chang, Singha or Singha light.
Or if you prefer a soft drink, tea or coffee.

Serving NOW. 205 Baht.

 

 

 

 

 

[WokNRok 30]

Hours of business.

 

Dear Pattaya Talk. Until further notice the Wok N Rok kitchen will be open from 12pm - 2:30am.

 

Because of a member of staff leaving the 9am opening time has been cancelled. For the time being until new staff found and trained.

 

However the breakfasts will continue and will be available all day.

 

Thanks.

Edited May 8, 2014 by WokNRok