Dr. George Bradley McFarland was the son of Presbyterian missionaries who left the United States for the tropics to join the Church of Christ in 1860. His distinguished career began at the age of 25 when he returned to Bangkok after studying in the United States. He was immediately appointed the Superintendent of Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok and was subsequently appointed as Dean of the Royal Medical College, the government’s first medical school.
Dr. McFarland spent 16 years working on his acclaimed McFarland Thai-English dictionary which was first published in 1941 and is still available today thru Amazon.com. After years of dedicated work in Thailand, he was granted a pension and the title of Phra Ajvidyakom by His Majesty King Rama V. He was also given 4.5 rai of land in Hua Hin where he built his holiday home.
It is on these original floorboards from George’s holiday home that guests enjoy the Hyatt Regency Hua Hin’s Sunday Brunch at McFarland House. Executive Chef Christoph Tocker has put together a splendid buffet highlighting Thai traditional dishes along with items more in line with Mr. McFarland’s heritage and everything in between.
Sunday brunch is meant to be a long and lazy affair, not to be rushed. As such there are many Appetizers to enjoy before even thinking about main courses. Personal favorites included the freshly chucked French fin de Clair oysters, the sushi, and their smoked salmon and snapper. You’ll also find a full salad bar and several soups.
Being a brunch you will find the obligatory egg station along with a “live station” where you can have seared foie gras and poached sea bass prepared in front of you as you wait.
Their BBQ station was popular serving rock lobster, large prawns, lamb and beef tenderloins. Thai and international dishes plus pasta and side dishes were plentiful and contained in a long row of serving trays waiting to be consumed.
A favorite of any brunch is the deserts and here you are not left wanting. Trays, trays and more trays of Thai sweets and international deserts allow you to be very choosy. Several different ice creams along with an assortment of international cheeses round out the Hyatt’s Sunday food fest.
Sunday brunch at McFarland house is as decadent as it is relaxing. One can only hope that the sales of George’s Thai-English dictionary were big enough to allow him a similar Sunday experience.
Sunday Brunch at McFarland House – Every Sunday 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
THB 1,800 net per person, including a bottle of sparkling wine per two person, home-made lemonade and iced tea
THB 1,500 net per person, including home-made lemonade and iced tea – THB 750 net for children aged 6-12
+66 (0)3 252 1234 – huahin.regency@hyatt.com