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The Smokin' Pug

Restaurant Barbecue restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Barbecue restaurants in Pathum Wan District


Address

105 Lang Suan Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10500, Thailand

Website

www.smokinpugbbq.com

Contact

+66 83 029 7598

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1.3K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (25) ribs (25) great (20) brisket (14) American (11) beef (10) staff (10) nice (10) restaurant (10) chicken (9)
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  • 5/5 Constantin H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great American comfort food with extensive selection of beers. Totally love their Pulled Pork Burger and their Banana Pie!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nont A. 2 years ago on Google
    A good friend of mine recommended this place. It was decent! Recalling the American steakhouse vibes. The taste: - Brisket melts in your mouth! - Nachos was crispy and really goes well with beef and cheese. - Sausage, I personally feel it’s a bit too oily for me. - Shrimp quesadilla was just on par. The staff: - Super friendly and helpful The atmosphere: - Feels like dining among expats and their adorable kids. Which is nice in a way 😊 What could have done better: - A little disappointment that the sausage and ribs was served slightly cold. Price: - Reasonable $85 for 4 persons (we still can’t finish the ribs and have to take them back home 😂)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Penpicha R. 1 year ago on Google
    Quite nice place for hanging out with friends, i was seated on 2nd floor for big table. For food i love the BBq ribs and the beef nacho the most. The rest is pretty normal. One of the good thing for this place is that they have lots of craft beer on tap available for you to order. Good vibe and i pretty enjoy!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pasachai T. 1 year ago on Google
    A great American BBQ place in the heart of Bangkok. I’ve been a huge fan of them since when they were at Silom. The place offered authentic southern BBQ at a very reasonable price with a range of meat to choose from. The highlight would be the pork ribs and the beef brisket. Another of my favourite would be the pulled pork nachos. The place also offered various drinks. Overall, a great place for hanging out with friends and family with great service from the owners. Would totally recommend!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aimamorn S. 5 months ago on Google • 196 reviews
    Don't miss out on the quesadilla and ribs at this place – they're absolute must-tries! The atmosphere here is lively, especially in the evenings, making it a spot for conversations filled with laughter and good times rather than a quiet hideaway. Come on over and have a blast!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr Bob W. 1 year ago on Google
    Happy New Year 2023. We visited this famous restaurant to celebrate our new year yesterday and we ordered 4 plates for 4 persons. Amazing food with our stomach's fully satisfied. Our favourite's were their signature BBQ ribs , Sausages and beef briskets. The BBQ ribs cut like butter (probably the best I've had in awhile), and their sausage was so great. Service was great with NO service charges! We really enjoyed our New year celebration, thank you!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael 9 months ago on Google
    I have had this restaurant on my google maps as a ‘want to go’ for years and I finally made it! What a fantastic restaurant. The staff is super friendly and speak more than enough English to make it work. There is not much for parking, but I took a taxi here, so not sure of other options. There is indoor and outdoor seating, with smoking only in the outdoor section. Because I had a large’r’ party I did make a reservation which was simple, via their website which is on google maps. For me… everything was excellent, it was a nice US Memphis vibe with the bbq and blues. So far, this is the best bbq I have had in all of Thailand at a very reasonable cost. The portions are generous and the staff is attentive. I do wish the music that was outside played a bit louder inside… but hey, that’s personal preference. I will definitely be going back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua G. 2 years ago on Google
    Our friends from the USA took us here and what a restaurant. Some of the best food we’ve had in Thailand, the Wings, Ribs and Beef Brisket were simple amazing and better then we could want. It was first time trying corn bread and American beans but both great. Plus the chocolate martini was a pretty awesome addition to the meal. The atmosphere and style of the place are also so good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kritsada N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, great music, great vibe 👍 You will find lots of foreigners here and less Thai people. It is like taking a break from Bangkok and jumping to western world. The food here can be pricy when seeing in the menu, but once you taste it and see the portion, the price becomes very reasonable. The portion is huge~ for an Asian like me. Me and my partner had to combine our effort to finish a burger called brisket beef sandwich 🤣 and take half of a big salad bowl home. If you are a drinker, you can find a good selections of drinks here. I don’t drink myself but the drink menu is kind of big compare to other restaurants. Whatever you order, I recommend mixing three type of sauces on the table. You will get a perfect sauce for any meat~.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Triet L. 1 year ago on Google
    I cannot remember the name of each dish as there are plenty of good food in their menu. The seasoning is on point. The portion is huge but reasonable price. I especially love the rib, but chicken in Ceasar salad is a bit dry (maybe I’m not a fan of chicken breast) Last but not least, the most impressive thing that left is the friendliness of the waitress there. 10/10 for the service quality.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephanie C. 5 months ago on Google • 236 reviews
    We made reservations and arrived before 6. The venue has a nice vibe. The ribs were alright, soft tender but lacked in any smoked aroma. The brisket was super dry and would not recommend. Sausage was decent. Mac & cheese, spinach & cornbread was probably my meal highlight. Service was attentive and welcoming. Overall had a good time drinking beers with friends just wish the ribs were more flavorful. Mind that my expectation of ribs are much higher coming from the US. There was plenty of sauces on the side but that’s not what I expect for BBQ ribs.The price of food was reasonable, beers was good. Wouldn’t mind trying other things in the menu and enjoying a few beers. It does hv nice vibes.

  • 5/5 Pin K. 4 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Best ribs in town. Really juicy and tangy. Also loved the mac ‘n’ cheese. The restaurant has a really nice and laidback vibe. Parking is available nearby at LUXX free of charge for Smokin’ Pug’s customers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Supakij K. 8 months ago on Google • 197 reviews
    American baby back rib restaurant and some other smoked meat. Rib are a little bit sweet for me, coleslaw are not good as I imagine but corn bread are good and sweet too. The other meat are fine. They have lots of variety of beer and wine list are also interesting. Atmosphere are somehow too dark for me. Tortilla chips are good with salsa and chili.

  • 5/5 Christopher [Chris] K. 3 months ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    Every restaurant disappoints sometimes. Except this one somehow. It's one of about three places that I know that delivers an exceptionally enjoyable meal every time. Huge portions of perfectly prepared food, check. Big, strong, delicious cocktails, check. Wide assortment of good wines available by the glass, check. Professional staff that provide top notch service, check. And then there's the ribs. I'm from St Louis, MO, where we take great great pride in our ribs, yet nothing there compares to the Pug's. The other, maybe surprising, must try here is the side house salad with mixed greens, sunflower sprouts, and their homemade minty lime dressing. Anytime someone asks me for a recommendation in Bangkok, this one is at the top of the list.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kingzy “YuzuTea” Y. 6 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Wonderful smoked meats! Fantastic vibes, totally immersed into the feels~ We tried as much as we could, the portions were huge, everything was so tasty and yummy 🤤 I'm a big fan of blue cheese, and they are generous in adding more on request too! My top favourite was their nachos, so simple and yet it's an explosion of flavours with each bite ❤️ Worth the money, will go back there soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark P. 11 months ago on Google
    This is a great way place for American style barbecue. Their brisket is very tender and full of flavor. They did some twist on their barbecue, so we went with a variety of dishes to get a taste of all of it. The staff is amazing, also. When I misplaced my card, they searched and were generally concerned. They are doing an amazing job. They opened a second location, so you can try either (or both) depending on the part of town you are located. I highly recommend their chicken wings and quesadillas with brisket. The owners are very friendly and seem excited to meet all their patrons. Highly recommend going here for BBQ.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 P T. 8 months ago on Google
    I have been here several times and Smoking Pug does not disappoint. We ordered chicken wings and quesadilla. Chicken wings were awesome. I’m quite a big fan of the ranch sauce. Quesadilla is always my constant go to menu here. For mains, we ordered beef ribs, slow cooked tenderloin and beef brisket. The rib was was off the bone soft and tender. Well balanced, juicy and good level of fat. The brisket was a bit dry today but usually VERY good. The tenderloin was a great dish. It’s the first time we ordered this. So gooood. Service is always good here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ernst J. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the food, great in taste, very western-like, satiated portions, and good quality. Vibe is great, kinda pub but not that pub. Service is great, staffs are friendly and attentive. Good selections of alcohol, beer wine cocktails u name it. Not sure how often they open these days, but definitely coming back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Guido van m. 1 year ago on Google
    After 3 seating options ranging from solo upstairs to sweating outside, the location at the bar was perfect. The ribs were great albeit a bit dry for my taste. The salad was fresh and tangy. The service was wonderful. The waitress was very kind. The owner is a definitely a character that this place needs. Highly recommended for a good relaxing night out. Bring your kindle and order the fake moonshine. You'll thank me the next morning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mai S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a good experience here. Friendly staff for sure. The rib BBQ is on the dry side. The smoked salmon salad is certainly delicious with nice aroma. The cornbread seems more like a cake. The keylimed cheesecake is great! The ambience is low keyed, and cozy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Scott K. 1 year ago on Google
    Easily the top BBQ spot in Thailand. The fall off the bone ribs, well smoked brisket to the multi-cheese layered BBQ nachos, the taste is amazing and there is quality on all levels. Highly recommend it. Also met the owner who is very hospitable and an amazing host. You can tell she really cares for people and exceptional standards.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neung P. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious American style BBQ. Briskets are tender and juicy. I always order brisket nacho, ribs, briskets, and Buffalo chicken sandwich. Great services and friendly owners and staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Philip H. 3 years ago on Google
    Mediocre BBQ to be honest. The meat seems good but the sauce and flavor is a bit odd and not what you’d expect if you’re used to BBQ in the US. Brisket was a bit dry and baked beans were boring. Expected more for the price. The cornbread was delicious and sweet. Will be looking for another BBQ place for authentic flavor in Bangkok.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jason J. 2 months ago on Google • 50 reviews New
    Friendly staff and nice looking place but the food was just not good. First we ordered the nachos. It looked like someone put sliced cheese on the chips and melted it. The chips were greasy. I got the tacos and my wife got brisket. My tacos were mostly cold and the chicken one was just bland. The brisket was so over cooked it looked like steak and was dry. For drinks, I got a mezcal negroni and an old fashioned. They were okay drinks.

  • 5/5 Mike S. 1 month ago on Google • 37 reviews New
    Came here on my brother's recommendation and the food flavor and quality was fantastic, with generous portions to boot. I'd put it up with the top 2 or 3 U. S. Smokehouses for both the ribs and beef brisket.

  • 5/5 Pawinee S. 1 year ago on Google
    Foods are superb!!! Quite a lot of menu and foods came very fast. Rib is very tasty and yum, appitizers we ordered like nacho pork and chicken are good. Staff is very attentive, nice and friendly. They do have private room that can accommodate up to 15-20 ppl.

  • 5/5 Kris S. 1 year ago on Google
    I regularly eat at the Smokin' Pug every few months as this is the hallmark of deep-rooted American BBQ. All the meats are tenderized and infused with the smokey flavor, and the Kansas Sauce goes well with absolutely everything. Great draft beer with affordable prices for this neighborhood. Lovely vibe surrounded by an expat community. Awesome owner and staff, very friendly and exceptional in their craft.

  • 5/5 Ruby L. 2 years ago on Google
    Very well restaurant. Good vibe and cozy. The food were delicious, especially BBQ Beef brisket Nachos. Always crowded, reservation was recommended. The service was good and fast. The staffs were helpful. Beers and alcohol beverages were available. Hard to find parking lot.

  • 5/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google
    American style pub and BBQ restaurant that is very popular in the evenings and gets crowded quickly. I have been walking by for weeks and finally gave it a go. I was not disappointed. Everything here deserves 5 stars. The staff, the food, the drinks, and the theme/style/decorations give the place a comfortable feeling of being amongst friends at an intimate party. I'm definitely going back.

  • 5/5 M S. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was excellent! We had the half rack of ribs and half chicken combo. It was plenty for my hot date and I 😉 The meat on the ribs and chicken just fell right off the bone. The sides were tasty, too. They also have a nice selection of beers which is a bonus. Highly recommend this place for some tasty bbq.

  • 5/5 Chris M. 3 years ago on Google
    Easily the best BBQ joint in Bangkok. Overall great service from start to end. Recommend their wings and ribs. And Mac n cheese. Looking forward to returning!

  • 5/5 Zachary H. 11 months ago on Google
    Meal: Dinner Day Visited: Tuesday Budget: THB 1,000 Closest Station: Chitlom Reservation Needed?: Probably Payment: Cash; Credit Kid Friendly?: Yes English Menu?: Yes Very good barbecue in the heart of Bangkok. We loved the atmosphere and the cocktails! Our half rack of pork ribs were delicious and very generously portioned. We also loved the nachos! Plenty of pulled pork and cheese! Yum! Our beef brisket was less spectacular - perhaps the particular cut of beef - lacking flavor. All that to say, though, we had a great experience and would highly recommend this restaurant to locals and travelers alike!

  • 5/5 Kimmy K. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite place, my friend take me to this place, and the ambience, friendly staffs, real American food flavor Everything was so good.

  • 5/5 Cathal B. 2 years ago on Google
    Unbelievable rack of ribs and great wings. The ribs just fall off the bone. The onion rings were really good also. A real American smokehouse feel to the place. One of my favourite restaurants in bkk. Wide selection of International beers too. Parking is just around the corner in a car park which is dead handy also!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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