Imagine a community space surrounded by nature, away (but not far) from the hustle and bustle of the city. A space that combines countryside ambiance with a dash of city lifestyles. Such a place exists in Siracha district of Chonburi, Thailand and it is called FAME District.

Last week we were invited to the opening of this brand-new multifunctional event space, which left us impressed and wanting to go back with our friends.

Story behind FAME

Located within the Pattana Golf Club & Resort in Sriracha district of Chonburi, Thailand, FAME District was built to further the dream of making the resort more than just a sports and members club. To make it a place where residents from the area and close by cities can come to and enjoy a day or two in a fun and trendy environment.

FAME is literally an acronym for Food, Art, Music, and Entertainment. That is exactly what it is – a community space for people to be able to enjoy their love for sports and an active lifestyle with food, beverages, and entertainment.

FAME District highlights four restaurants, a multifunctional event space and a large al fresco lawn. Each outlet is shaped like a barn which gives it that outdoor vintage look.

While the venue is primarily open to public and anyone can go to any of the outlets, they do offer private event services.

Piazza

At the center of FAME is the Piazza, an almost circular area with alternating between grassy, wooden and concrete floor. This is the outdoor section of the venue and can be used for dining, relaxing, watching concerts or just observing the ambiance unfold through the day.

Oh and yes, you can get your food or beverage from any of the outlets served directly to you here.

The Piazza can accommodate about 200 people depending on the configuration of the event. We can imagine so many things that can happen here – birthday parties, a picnic between friends, music events or a pop-up market. Anything is possible.

A Slice

The slice is the art and other multi-purpose indoor event space. For the time being it is being used as a gallery to showcase local artwork. They may have special events where you can see a sculptor at work or even learn how to paint yourself.

A Slice can hold up to 150 guests and is perfect on a hot or rainy day for any kind of event such as private dinners, galas or simply any other event.

The Barn

No community space is complete without a coffee shop and at the Barn, you get just that and more. It’s the urban hipster café of FAME District and there is plenty to chew and sip on here.

This minimalistic farm-to-barn dining offers anything from coffee, smoothies, and tea to pastries, desserts and gourmet foods. There is a good selection of organic and healthy items as well.

I’m not a coffee fan but I tried their signature orange coffee and I loved it!

It’s also quite a work friendly space as you can sit in a corner or hold small meetings. Kind of like a casual small office away from your office.

Khun P

Who doesn’t love noodles? Now imagine a place that serves just noodles. Indeed, that is the concept that makes Khun P our favorite outlet at FAME District.

This noodle gem is also as authentic as it gets when it comes to fine dining restaurants. It so happens, Khun P is the name of the owner and his recipes date back many generations, till the time the Chinese settlers first came to Thailand.

Passion. Timelessness. Tradition. This is how they define themselves.

How does one dine here? Well, it’s not just one type of noodle here. The awesome part is that you make your noodle dish exactly how you want it.

First decide what kind of noodle you want. Vermicelli, brown rice noodle, green, glass, flat and the list goes on. Then think about how you want it cooked. Soup? Wok-fried? Then choose the size and what meat and vegetables you want. Small gets you 3 of each. Regular gets you 5 and Large gets you 7 if I remember correctly.

I had the brown rice noodle in tom yum (dry) flavor with beef balls, wantons and beef slices. Of course you get your condiments after to make it sweeter, spicier or tangier.

The idea is awesome and the noodles were certainly delicious. So good that I forgot to take pictures. I was hungry! But here is one from the FAME website.

O-Ren San

Inspired by the movie Kill Bill, O-Ren San is a Japanese grill restaurant with a twist. The twist? Well, it combines tradition and authentic recipes with modern décor and cooking.

Sadly, I did not get to try anything here as all the dining rooms were full but I got a chance to try some Soju that changed my mind about whether I like it or not. I definitely do now.

The entrance of the restaurant is also something worth mentioning. First, a Japanese garden overlooking the piazza and then a walkway seeped in gold that is surely going to be a popular Instagram photo hotspot.

Other than that, I’m sure their grilled seafood, meats and vegetables are incredibly good…especially when paired with one of their fine soju.

Strings & Jugs

Every event space needs a life of the party so for those looking to liven up their night at FAME, head over to Strings & Jugs. This is a sports bar but not in a conventional way. It mixes traditional concepts with modern aesthetics.

If you walk around, you will also notice that they have a lot of sports memorabilia fitting to the theme of the bar.

The seating arrangement is a mix of standing bar stools and tables, wooden benches and most interestingly a VIP section that is shaped like a boxing ring. Wow, that is pretty awesome.

You can even wear boxing robes and gloves for photos or to lounge in.

They have 10 beers on tap and over 20 bottled beers to enjoy with burgers, fries and other bar food. As entertainment, S&J rotates between live music, DJs and sports on TV.

Definitely a good place to start and end the night.

Well, what do you think? Would you visit FAME District whether you’re in Bangkok or Pattaya? It’s really not that far if you want something different from the norm.

FAME Details

Address: 99/89 Moo 9, Khaokhunsong District, Sriracha City, Chonburi Province, Thailand 20110

Web: http://fame-district.com/  
Phone: 038 318 999 Ext. 11919, +66 65 524 9199
fame@fame-district.com