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Dragon Steakhouse

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Dragon Steakhouse is a restaurant in the Central Pattaya area of Pattaya. It is listed as serving steak.

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Area: Central Pattaya
Type: Restaurant
Hours: Not listed — call ahead to confirm
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Area: central-pattaya
Cuisine: steak

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