Bangkok Food Trail 2024
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These were the places we visited and ate at, as regular paying customers, on the Bangkok Food Trail 2024 in Bangkok, Central Thailand, Thailand.
- Day 1
- Hereduan Street Food
- The Cook @ Gaysorn Amarin
- Savoey
- Day 2
- Yenly Yours
- Peppery Thai Bistro
- Taling Pling
- Day 3
- Gourmet Eats @ Siam Paragon
- Nara Thai Cuisine
- Hua Seng Hong
- Day 4
- Lim Lao Ngow Fish Ball Noodle x Cloud Dragon
- Rongsi Pochana
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Day 1
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Hereduan Street Food
@ 1982 - 1984 Banthat Thong Road, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Central Thailand, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 10pm
https://www.instagram.com/hereduan.streetfood/?hl=en
Came upon this trending place on social media - tik tok, youtube; and decided Hereduan Street Food was a must-visit. Why? Because of their luscious egg-centric dishes, we love egg! Thus, Hereduan Street Food was the only restaurant we planned to visit and actually did visit during this trip.
Ambience at Hereduan Street Food is retro casual, with a rustic street-side vibe. The warmly lit place is cramped with small wooden stools and mosaic-tiled tables, while quirky tongue-in-cheek posters adorn the walls. Service at Hereduan Street Food is efficient and attentive. Though bustling, staff accord good attention when taking orders, and they also clean up quickly when diners leave. Payment is self-service over the counter. Food at Hereduan Street Food is modern Thai Chinese cuisine, with the star being their egg-centric dishes. Portions are generously sized, suitable for sharing. Prices are reflective of a typical restaurant, budget about THB ฿520 per person.
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| Hereduan Street Food Signage |
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| Hereduan Street Exterior |
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| Hereduan Street Interior |
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| Table Setting |
We had the Hor Mok Pla / Steamed Red Curry Fish Paste (THB ฿180 for 3 pieces), which has a soft moist texture, with pleasant bright fishy savoury sweet herbal spice flavour. Good!
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| Hor Mok Pla / Steamed Red Curry Fish Paste (THB ฿180 for 3 pieces) |
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| Hor Mok Pla / Steamed Red Curry Fish Paste |
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| Hor Mok Pla / Steamed Red Curry Fish Paste |
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| Hor Mok Pla / Steamed Red Curry Fish Paste |
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The Cook @ Gaysorn Amarin
@ Level 4, Gaysorn Amarin, 496 - 502 Phloen Chit Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Central Thailand, Thailand
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 8am – 7pm, Sat - Sun 9am – 6pm
https://www.gaysornvillage.com/en/mingle/the-cook/
The in-house food court of the shopping mall, The Cook @ Gaysorn Amarin offers a dizzying array of dishes from famous Thai street food hawkers. Bustling during breakfast and lunch, mostly closed during dinner, The Cook @ Gaysorn Amarin tends to attract the corporate crowd for its clean and air-conditioned space, and the wide range of local favourites cooked-to-order.
Ambience at The Cook @ Gaysorn Amarin is brightly lit, clean, and air-conditioned. Furnishings are modern functional, spacious with ample seating, though it still gets busy during breakfast and lunch. Note that the majority of stalls are closed during dinner. Service at The Cook @ Gaysorn Amarin is completely self-service. You order at the various stalls, make payment digitally, and clean up after yourself. Food at The Cook @ Gaysorn Amarin is traditional Thai cuisine, with a wide variety of dishes from famed street hawker names. Portions are large for individuals. Prices are reasonable, budget about THB ฿120 per person.
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| The Cook @ Gaysorn Amarin Facade |
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| Sui Pork Noodle By Phraeng-Nara Pork Ball Signage |
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| Jay Jia Yen Ta Fo Signage |
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| Boonlert Wonton Noodles Roast Pork Signage |
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| Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice Signage |
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| Kamou Tokzung Signage |
Thai Cha Yen / Milk Tea (THB ฿25) is a chilled beverage with a thin creamy texture and robust earthy milky bitter sweet flavour. Worth ordering!
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| Cha Yen / Milk Tea (THB ฿25) |
The Itim Kati / Coconut Milk Ice Cream (THB ฿35) features creamy smooth coconut milk ice cream with lovely floral earthy sweet milky flavour, and is served with 3 toppings of your choice. We chose firm sticky attap seeds with earthy sweet flavour, crunchy roasted peanuts with nutty salty smoky flavour, and wispy golden foi thong / duck egg yolk threads with candied eggy sweet flavour. Good!
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| Itim Kati / Coconut Milk Ice Cream (THB ฿35) |
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| Itim Kati / Coconut Milk Ice Cream |
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| Itim Kati / Coconut Milk Ice Cream |
The Guay Tiew Moo Nam Sai Sen Lek / Pork Noodles Soup (THB ฿85) and Guay Tiew Moo Tom Yum Sen Lek / Tom Yum Pork Noodles Soup (THB ฿85), both from Sui Pork Noodle By Phraeng-Nara Pork Ball, features a thin light soup / broth made from pork bones stewed over hours, the former having pleasant sweet savoury flavour, the latter with added tom yum powder lending a spicy kick. Opted for sen lek / thin flat rice noodles which has a sticky chewy texture with grainy sweet flavour. Garnishes of tender sliced pork loin, crumbly minced pork, springy pork meat balls, crisp bean sprouts, crunchy morning glory / water spinach leaves, tender braised pork, and chewy pig small intestines accompany. The lightness of this dish, with its meaty vegetal sweet savoury salty flavour, is appealing. Completed with crispy wonton skin crackers carrying grainy savoury flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Guay Tiew Moo Nam Sai Sen Lek / Pork Noodles Soup (THB ฿85) |
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| Guay Tiew Moo Nam Sai Sen Lek / Pork Noodles Soup |
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| Guay Tiew Moo Nam Sai Sen Lek / Pork Noodles Soup |
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| Guay Tiew Moo Tom Yum Sen Lek / Tom Yum Pork Noodles Soup (THB ฿85) |
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| Guay Tiew Moo Tom Yum Sen Lek / Tom Yum Pork Noodles Soup |
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| Guay Tiew Moo Tom Yum Sen Lek / Tom Yum Pork Noodles Soup |
The Yen Ta Fo / Yong Tau Foo (THB ฿79) from Jay Jia Yen Ta Fo has a thin light soup / broth with silky guay tiew / wide flat rice noodles, tender fish cake, bouncy fish balls, crisp kai-lan / Chinese kale / Chinese broccoli, crisp morning glory / water spinach leaves, spongy tofu puffs, slippery cuttlefish, tender braised pork, crispy dumpling skin crackers, and gelatinous pig's blood cake. A bright pink sauce is used to dress the dish, and together with the ingredients, results in a simple meaty vegetal savoury salty sour sweet earthy flavour. Good!
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| Yen Ta Fo / Yong Tau Foo (THB ฿79) |
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| Yen Ta Fo / Yong Tau Foo |
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| Yen Ta Fo / Yong Tau Foo |
The Ba Mee Moo Daeng / Wonton Noodles (THB ฿100) from Boonlert Wonton Noodles Roast Pork has chewy springy thin ba mee / egg noodles in a gravy, flavoured with crunchy pork lard and garnished with crisp kai-lan / Chinese kale / Chinese broccoli, tender sliced char siew / marinated barbecued pork, tender crispy sio bak / roast pork belly slices, and succulent juicy boiled minced pork wonton dumplings. Has grainy vegetal meaty sweet savoury salty sour flavour. Opted to add on luxurious flaky deshelled crab meat with briny salty sweet flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Ba Mee Moo Daeng / Wonton Noodles (THB ฿100) |
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| Ba Mee Moo Daeng / Wonton Noodles |
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| Ba Mee Moo Daeng / Wonton Noodles |
The Khao Man Gai / Chicken Rice (THB ฿70) from Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice is a simple dish. Has a base of fluffy oily aromatic chicken rice with grainy savoury sweet earthy spice flavour, slices of tender soft boiled / poached chicken with meaty sweet savoury flavour, slices of crisp tender deep-fried chicken with meaty salty savoury flavour, and the accompanying soup / broth and dipping sauce. The plate is completed with slices of fresh juicy cucumber which lend vegetal sweet flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Khao Man Gai / Chicken Rice (THB ฿70) |
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| Khao Man Gai / Chicken Rice |
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| Khao Man Gai / Chicken Rice |
The Khao Kha Moo / Braised Pork Leg Rice (THB ฿85) from Kamou Tokzung has a base of fluffy white rice with grainy sweet flavour, topped a large portion of tender fall-off-the-bone braised pork leg meat with robust meaty salty savoury herbal flavour. The pork leg, equal parts fatty and lean, has often been braised for hours. Served with 2 vegetables, blanched crunchy kai-lan / Chinese kale / Chinese broccoli with vegetal sweet flavour, and crisp preserved mustard greens with vegetal sour salty sweet flavour, along with a bouncy soy braised chicken egg with eggy sweet salty herbal flavour. Opted to add on chewy braised pig large intestines with meaty salty savoury herbal flavour. A dipping sauce of vinegared chili lends added sour spicy kick. Highly recommended!
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| Khao Kha Moo / Braised Pork Leg Rice (THB ฿85) |
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| Khao Kha Moo / Braised Pork Leg Rice |
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| Khao Kha Moo / Braised Pork Leg Rice |
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Savoey
@ Level 2, Mercury Ville, 540 Phloen Chit Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Central Thailand, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 9pm
https://www.savoey.co.th/
Established in 1972, Savoey is a casual dining restaurant that sees a good crowd of enthusiastic non-locals. We decided to dine here as a matter of convenience.
Ambience at Savoey is casual rustic, with functional wooden furnishings, warm lights, and minimal decor. The place offers a view of the bustling streets. Service at Savoey is polite and efficient, with the kitchen fulfilling orders fast. Not much engagement, and cleaning up is performed leisurely. Food at Savoey is traditional Thai cuisine, but quality leaves much to be desired. Portions are sized for communal dining. Budget about THB ฿400 per person, which I felt is not great value.
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| Savoey Exterior |
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| Savoey Interior |
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| Savoey Kiosk |
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| Serviettes |
The Beer Chang (THB ฿140) is a pale lager, produced by Thai Beverage / ThaiBev, the largest brewery in Thailand. The name refers to elephants, an important animal in Thai culture. It has a simple aroma of floral and fruity notes, with a rich, sweet, and smooth taste.
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| Beer Chang (THB ฿140) |
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| Beer Chang |
Their rendition of Som Tam / Green Papaya Salad (THB ฿110) has julienne unripe papaya, cherry tomatoes, string beans / yardlong beans, carrots, and toasted ground peanuts. Decent juicy crunchy tender textures, with bright vegetal fruity sour sweet spice flavour. Worth ordering!
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| Som Tam / Green Papaya Salad (THB ฿110) |
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| Som Tam / Green Papaya Salad |
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| Som Tam / Green Papaya Salad |
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Day 2
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Yenly Yours
@ Level 4, ICONSIAM, 299 Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Central Thailand, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 10:30am – 9:30pm
https://www.yenlyyoursdessert.com/
Established in 2010 by mango farmer Tawatchai Watsirisaree, Yenly Yours is a dessert brand that has since expanded globally. They use the finest nam dok mai / golden honey mangoes available to craft their sublime desserts.
Ambience at Yenly Yours is casual relaxing, the brightly lit open space lined with plush comfortable sofas. Decor is eclectic and attractive. Service at Yenly Yours is largely self-service, with staff being polite and helpful. They also clean up quickly when diners leave. Food at Yenly Yours is modern Thai cuisine, focused on desserts. The quality is good, with desserts quickly prepared using fresh ingredients. Portions are sized for individuals. Prices command a slight premium, budget about THB ฿80 per person.
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| Yenly Yours Facade |
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| Yenly Yours Counter |
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| Yenly Yours Mascot |
The Khao Niao Mamuang / Mango Sticky Rice (THB ฿150) is a traditional Thai dessert, featuring sticky glutinous rice with grainy earthy sweet flavour, sticky pandan / screwpine leaf infused glutinous rice with floral grainy earthy sweet flavour, and juicy sliced ripe mango with fruity sweet flavour. On the side is thick coconut cream with earthy milky sweet flavour, and crispy toasted mung beans with smoky grainy salty flavour. I love that the mango is large and fresh, and you can pair the ingredients as you wish. Highly recommended!
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| Khao Niao Mamuang / Mango Sticky Rice (THB ฿150) |
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| Khao Niao Mamuang / Mango Sticky Rice |
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| Khao Niao Mamuang / Mango Sticky Rice |
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Peppery Thai Bistro
@ Ground Floor, Siam Paragon, 991/1 Rama 1 Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Central Thailand, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 10pm
https://pepperythaibistro.com/
Chanced upon Peppery Thai Bistro, a casual eatery, and decided to try. Peppery Thai Bistro offers a good range of traditional dishes from all regions across Thailand, albeit at premium pricing.
Ambience at Peppery Thai Bistro is modern functional. The brightly lit open space is neatly lined with plush booths and simple wooden tables. The space is bustling during peak meal periods. Service at Peppery Thai Bistro is polite and helpful. The menu has clear pictures with both Thai and English descriptions, and staff are able to converse in basic English. I note they clean up quickly when diners leave. Food at Peppery Thai Bistro is traditional Thai cuisine, featuring North, Central, and South dishes. Quality and taste is good. Portions are sized for communal group dining. Prices have a premium for the added comfort, budget about THB ฿680 per person.
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| Peppery Thai Bistro Exterior |
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| Peppery Thai Bistro Interior |
The Beer Singha (THB ฿150) is brewed by Boon Rawd Brewery as a 100% barley malt beer. With a clear straw golden colour, aroma of grains and rice, and a medium-thin, carbonated body that is crisp. Taste is light, with notes of bread, metal, and malts, goes down easily. Pairs well with spicy food!
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| Beer Singha (THB ฿150) |
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| Beer Singha |
The simple steamed Khao Plao / White Rice (THB ฿30) features Thai jasmine rice, with fluffy sticky soft moist texture and grainy earthy sweet flavour. Worth ordering!
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| Khao Plao / White Rice (THB ฿30) |
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| Khao Plao / White Rice |
The Tod Mun Pla / Fish Cake (THB ฿280) is a classic street food eaten as a snack or appetizer. Has a bouncy tender soft texture, carrying meaty savoury salty sweet spice flavour, served with Thai sweet chili. Worth ordering!
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| Tod Mun Pla / Fish Cake (THB ฿280) |
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| Tod Mun Pla / Fish Cake |
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| Tod Mun Pla / Fish Cake |
The Kaeng Khiao Wan Gai / Green Curry Chicken (THB ฿320) has a thick creamy curry, garnished with soft pea eggplant, crunchy string beans, bouncy green peas, and tender sliced boneless chicken chunks. It has a sweet savoury earthy herbal spice meaty flavour, and goes great with steamed white rice. Highly recommended!
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| Kaeng Khiao Wan Gai / Green Curry Chicken (THB ฿320) |
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| Kaeng Khiao Wan Gai / Green Curry Chicken |
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| Kaeng Khiao Wan Gai / Green Curry Chicken |
They offer a fillet-size portion of Pla Kapong Neung Manao / Steamed Sea Bass Fish In Lime Garlic Sauce (THB ฿380). A large boneless fillet of sea bass fish, is steamed together with garlic, lemongrass, red chili, and other aromatics, garnished with coriander. Has flaky tender fish meat that comes easily off the bones, while the robust gravy lends bright meaty sweet sour savoury salty spicy flavour. Nice lovely freshness, so enticing and delicious. Highly recommended!
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| Pla Kapong Neung Manao / Steamed Sea Bass Fish In Lime Garlic Sauce (THB ฿380) |
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| Pla Kapong Neung Manao / Steamed Sea Bass Fish In Lime Garlic Sauce |
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| Pla Kapong Neung Manao / Steamed Sea Bass Fish In Lime Garlic Sauce |
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Taling Pling
@ Ground Floor, Siam Paragon, 991/1 Rama 1 Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Central Thailand, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 10:30am – 10pm
http://talingpling.com/home
Chanced upon Taling Pling, a casual eatery, and decided to dine here. Elegantly decorated, Taling Pling is known for serving the full breath of Thai dishes without being overly expensive.
Ambience at Taling Pling is vibrant and eclectic. The brightly lit open space has bursts of colourful modern furnishings, and their outdoor area is popular with influencers for taking photos. Elegant chandeliers and floral arrangements complete the classy look. Service at Taling Pling is helpful and polite. Staff offer recommendations, demonstrating good product knowledge, and they also clean up quickly after diners leave. They accord good attention to guests. Food at Taling Pling is traditional Thai cuisine, with a wide range of dishes from North, Central, and South. Quality and taste is above average, reliable. Portions are sized for communal group dining. Prices are relatively lower than a typical restaurant, budget about THB ฿410 per person.
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| Taling Pling Exterior |
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| Taling Pling Interior |
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| Seating |
The simple but refreshing Nam Takrai Bai Toey / Lemongrass Pandan Tea (THB ฿100) is made by blending pandan / screwpine leaf essence with lemongrass, water, and white sugar. Served chilled, this has a beautiful toasty earthy floral sweet grassy herbal flavour.
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| Nam Takrai Bai Toey / Lemongrass Pandan Tea (THB ฿100) |
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| Nam Takrai Bai Toey / Lemongrass Pandan Tea |
Some Khao Plao / White Rice (THB ฿35) made with Thai jasmine rice, with fluffy sticky soft moist texture and grainy earthy sweet flavour, to accompany the meal. Worth ordering!
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| Khao Plao / White Rice (THB ฿35) |
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| Khao Plao / White Rice |
The Yot Fak Meao Fai Daeng / Stir-Fried Chayote Leaves In Oyster Sauce (THB ฿155) is a simple stir-fry, featuring fresh chayote leaves tossed with in a simple sauce with aromatics. It has crunchy juicy texture, with vegetal bitter earthy sweet salty savoury flavour. Good!
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| Yot Fak Meao Fai Daeng / Stir-Fried Chayote Leaves In Oyster Sauce (THB ฿155) |
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| Yot Fak Meao Fai Daeng / Stir-Fried Chayote Leaves In Oyster Sauce |
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| Yot Fak Meao Fai Daeng / Stir-Fried Chayote Leaves In Oyster Sauce |
The Tom Yum Talay Nam Khon / Tom Yum Seafood Creamy Soup (THB ฿290) features a medley of fresh seafood, including tender deboned sea bass fish fillet, bouncy squid, bouncy shimeiji mushrooms, and juicy crunchy deshelled prawns / shrimp. The creamy red tom yum soup infuses all the ingredients with savoury sweet sour zesty tangy herbal spicy flavour. Good!
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| Tom Yum Talay Nam Khon / Tom Yum Seafood Creamy Soup (THB ฿290) |
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| Tom Yum Talay Nam Khon / Tom Yum Seafood Creamy Soup |
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| Tom Yum Talay Nam Khon / Tom Yum Seafood Creamy Soup |
The Bua Loi Puak / Yam Taro Dumplings In Coconut Cream (THB ฿110) is a warm dessert of chewy sticky yam / taro infused glutinous rice balls and tender soft yam / taro cubes, served in a creamy warm coconut milk cream soup / broth flavoured with palm sugar. Carries floral earthy sweet savoury milky flavour, so comforting on cool days. Highly recommended!
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| Bua Loi Puak / Yam Taro Dumplings In Coconut Cream (THB ฿110) |
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| Bua Loi Puak / Yam Taro Dumplings In Coconut Cream |
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| Bua Loi Puak / Yam Taro Dumplings In Coconut Cream |
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Day 3
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Gourmet Eats @ Siam Paragon
@ Ground Floor, Siam Paragon, 991/1 Rama 1 Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Central Thailand, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 8pm
https://www.foodpanda.co.th/restaurant/owcy/gourmet-eats-siam-paragon
The in-house food court of the shopping mall, Gourmet Eats @ Siam Paragon has a decent range of famous street hawkers serving popular Thai dishes. Bustling during lunch and dinner while closed at breakfast, Gourmet Eats @ Siam Paragon attracts shoppers and tourists for its convenience and wide variety of stalls.
Ambience at Gourmet Eats @ Siam Paragon is spacious and functional. The brightly lit space with high ceiling is neatly lined with modern furnishings, and I appreciate the ample device charging points for phones and laptops. Service at Gourmet Eats @ Siam Paragon is completely self-service, with ordering, payment, and collection over the counter. You'll also have to clean up after yourself. Food at Gourmet Eats @ Siam Paragon ranges from traditional Thai cuisine to experimental modern fusion cuisine, to international cuisine. There's a good variety of famous street hawkers. Portions are sized for individuals. Prices are reasonable, budget about THB ฿230 per person.
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| Gourmet Eats @ Siam Paragon Facade |
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| Food Court Seating |
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| Thipsamai Facade |
This Cha Yen / Milk Tea (THB ฿50) from ChaTraMue has a thin creamy texture, with robust earthy milky bitter sweet flavour. ChaTraMue is probably the most ubiquitous Thai milk tea brand around, with over 75 years of history.
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| Cha Yen / Milk Tea (THB ฿50) |
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| Cha Yen / Milk Tea |
Established in 1939 but branded in 1966, the well-known and beloved Thipsamai eatery is now run by 2nd-generation owners Dr Sikarachat Baisamut and Dr Thanyanan Reungwetwattana. They serve up Pad Thai / Stir-Fried Thai Rice Noodles (THB ฿170) with sen chan, long flat rice noodles which are slightly sticky yet tender, stir-fried with chicken eggs, shrimp oil, deshelled prawns / shrimp, bean sprouts, garlic chives, tofu bean curd, and other aromatics. No use of pork here. Garnished with lime wedges, spring onions, and roasted ground peanuts. This has textures of sticky chewy tender crisp, with bold grainy earthy sweet savoury salty sour spice flavour. Good!
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| Pad Thai / Stir-Fried Thai Rice Noodles (THB ฿170) |
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| Pad Thai / Stir-Fried Thai Rice Noodles |
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| Pad Thai / Stir-Fried Thai Rice Noodles |
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Nara Thai Cuisine
@ Lower Ground Floor, Erawan Bangkok, 494 Phloen Chit Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Central Thailand, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 10pm
https://naracuisine.com/
Established in 2003 by Narawadee Srikarnchana and other female entrepreneurs, Nara Thai Cuisine is a Thai fine dining restaurant, renowned for its sophisticated feel and exquisitely crafted Thai dishes made with traditional recipes. Each visit to Nara Thai Cuisine holds the promise of a memorable gastronomic journey.
Ambience at Nara Thai Cuisine exudes an elegant, sophisticated feel. The cleverly spot lit space is arrayed with plush modern furnishings, spread out for some privacy. Touches of gold, silver, black, and purple create a sense of luxury, while fine dining ware gleams bright on the tables. Service at Nara Thai Cuisine befits a fine dining restaurant, with staff being attentive, proactive, and demonstrating good product knowledge. They're alert to guests signalling them, check for feedback on the meal, and also offer to clear finished plates proactively. Food at Nara Thai Cuisine is traditional and authentic Thai cuisine, elevated with premium ingredients and plating. Quality is exceptional, among the best Thai dishes I've had. Oddly, the range of drinks could be improved. Portions are sized for communal group dining. Prices are high, but represent good value for fine dining, budget about THB ฿1,055 per person.
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| Nara Thai Cuisine Signage |
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| Nara Thai Cuisine Exterior |
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| Nara Thai Cuisine Interior |
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| Table Setting |
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| Entrance |
The chilled Nam Thang Mo / Watermelon Juice (THB ฿140) is so refreshing on a warm day, with its grainy thick texture and fruity sweet flavour. Their fancy version includes a slice of the watermelon fruit itself.
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| Nam Thang Mo / Watermelon Juice (THB ฿140) |
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| Nam Thang Mo / Watermelon Juice |
Equal parts entertaining and thirst-quenching, the Nam Anchan Manao / Butterfly Pea Lemonade (THB ฿100) changes from a pleasant blue to vibrant purple colour with the addition of a simple sugar syrup. With its zesty tangy sour sweet bitter floral flavour, this is rather straightforward. The Nam Anchan Manao / Butterfly Pea Lemonade may sometimes be decorated or infused with optional pandan / screwpine leaf essence, lending floral earthy sweet flavour.
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| Nam Anchan Manao / Butterfly Pea Lemonade (THB ฿100) |
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| Nam Anchan Manao / Butterfly Pea Lemonade |
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| Nam Anchan Manao / Butterfly Pea Lemonade |
The Gai Hor Bai Toey / Pandan Chicken (THB ฿215 for 6 pieces) has boneless marinated chicken chunks, wrapped with pandan / screwpine leaves and deep-fried. Unwrapping the Gai Hor Bai Toey / Pandan Chicken releases a wonderful aroma, and the chicken is tender juicy in texture with robust smoky meaty savoury salty earthy spice flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Gai Hor Bai Toey / Pandan Chicken (THB ฿215 for 6 pieces) |
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| Gai Hor Bai Toey / Pandan Chicken |
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| Gai Hor Bai Toey / Pandan Chicken |
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| Gai Hor Bai Toey / Pandan Chicken |
The Tod Tam Leung / Deep-Fried Ivy Gourd Leaves (THB ฿220) has whole ivy gourd leaves coated in a spiced batter, with a satisfying crisp crunchy texture and mild vegetal herbal savoury salty spice flavour. The side dipping sauce consists of minced pork, diced deshelled prawns / shrimp, shallots, red chili, and other aromatics, which lends a meaty sweet salty savoury sour spicy kick of flavour. A battered red chili completes, lending a dash of colour. A unique appetizer. Highly recommended!
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| Tod Tam Leung / Deep-Fried Ivy Gourd Leaves (THB ฿220) |
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| Tod Tam Leung / Deep-Fried Ivy Gourd Leaves |
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| Tod Tam Leung / Deep-Fried Ivy Gourd Leaves |
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| Tod Tam Leung / Deep-Fried Ivy Gourd Leaves |
The Kaeng Phed Ped Yang / Red Curry Roast Duck (THB ฿350) has a thick red curry that includes juicy sliced pineapple, juicy cherry tomatoes, tender sliced boneless roast duck, and lashings of creamy coconut milk. This has tender chewy juicy creamy textures with smoky meaty savoury salty sweet sour spicy flavour, and is often paired with steamed white rice. The heat gradually builds on the palate, and overall, the dish is rather filling. Highly recommended!
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| Kaeng Phed Ped Yang / Red Curry Roast Duck (THB ฿350) |
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| Kaeng Phed Ped Yang / Red Curry Roast Duck |
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| Kaeng Phed Ped Yang / Red Curry Roast Duck |
The Tom Kha Gai / Coconut Chicken Soup (THB ฿300) has a milky soup / broth / curry, made from a blend of coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaf, lime juice, fish sauce, white sugar or palm sugar, dried red chili, and coriander leaves, then garnished with bouncy button mushrooms and tender boneless chicken chunks. Lovely enticing aroma, with a smooth creamy texture and meaty milky sweet savoury sour herbal flavour. Best paired with steamed white rice, I enjoyed this for its calming warming feel. Highly recommended!
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| Tom Kha Gai / Coconut Chicken Soup (THB ฿300) |
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| Tom Kha Gai / Coconut Chicken Soup |
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| Tom Kha Gai / Coconut Chicken Soup |
The luxurious and extravagant Kaeng Karee Bu Pad Pong / Yellow Curry Crab (THB ฿1,490) has fresh deshelled crab meat, stir-fried along with red onions in a rich yellow curry. This has incredible savoury salty sweet spice herbal flavours, with the freshness of the crab being the key, its soft tender flaky texture contrasting with the crunch of the vegetables and the creamy thick texture of the yellow curry. Pairs well with white rice! Highly recommended!
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| Kaeng Karee Bu Pad Pong / Yellow Curry Crab (THB ฿1,490) |
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| Kaeng Karee Bu Pad Pong / Yellow Curry Crab |
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| Kaeng Karee Bu Pad Pong / Yellow Curry Crab |
The Khao Pad Bu / Crab Fried Rice (THB ฿690) is a beloved and luxurious dish, featuring jasmine white rice stir-fried with chicken eggs, spring onions, deshelled crab meat, and aromatics. Their rendition has a mild enticing aroma, with fluffy soft tender texture and addictive sweet savoury sour briny salty flavour. Served with juicy cucumber slices which lend vegetal sweet flavour, and chopped red chili for a spicy kick. Good!
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| Khao Pad Bu / Crab Fried Rice (THB ฿690) |
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| Khao Pad Bu / Crab Fried Rice |
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| Khao Pad Bu / Crab Fried Rice |
The Khao Pad Sapparod / Pineapple Fried Rice (THB ฿220) features Thai jasmine rice, stir-fried with either deshelled prawns or boneless chicken chunks, I opted for the latter. Tossed together with chicken eggs, red onions, pineapple, black raisins, peanuts, and other aromatics, then garnished with juicy sliced cucumber and wispy chicken floss or pork floss. Carries lovely smoky fruity sweet savoury sour flavour, has tender crunchy grainy crisp textures, and is almost always served in a hollowed out pineapple. Good!
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| Khao Pad Sapparod / Pineapple Fried Rice (THB ฿220) |
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| Khao Pad Sapparod / Pineapple Fried Rice |
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| Khao Pad Sapparod / Pineapple Fried Rice |
The Tub Tim Grob / Red Rubies (THB ฿105) is a chilled dessert of crunchy water chestnuts coated in chewy tapioca flour and infused with red food colouring, then served over grainy shaved ice, dressed with creamy coconut milk infused with pandan / screwpine leaf essence. Carries a floral earthy milky sweet nutty flavour, nicely refreshing on the palate. Worth ordering!
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| Tub Tim Grob / Red Rubies (THB ฿105) |
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| Tub Tim Grob / Red Rubies |
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| Tub Tim Grob / Red Rubies |
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Hua Seng Hong
@ Ground Floor, ICONSIAM, 299 Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Central Thailand, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 9pm
https://huasenghong.com/home-en/
Established in 1956, Hua Seng Hong is an award-winning Thai Chinese restaurant. Its reputation certainly precedes it, and advance reservations are a must when dining at Hua Seng Hong, especially during dinner (the lunch crowd is more manageable).
Ambience at Hua Seng Hong is bustling and packed. The warmly lit space has narrow aisles with wide and comfortable furnishings. Ambient chatter fills the background. Service at Hua Seng Hong can be brusque, staff appear hurried and it takes awhile to attract their attention. They move quickly, serving orders, seating guests, and cleaning up. Food at Hua Seng Hong has more or less remained the same over nearly half a century, focused on traditional Thai Chinese cuisine. Their roast meats, claypot soups, and braised dishes are among the most popular items. Quality and taste is good. Prices are naturally high, budget about THB ฿640 per person.
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| Hua Seng Hong Signage |
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| Artwork & Neon Lights Decor |
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| Mural Painting |
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| Hua Seng Hong Exterior |
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| Hua Seng Hong Interior |
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| Entrance |
The Nam Gek Huey / Chrysanthemum Tea (THB ฿85) is typically served to accompany a meal, we opted to get the chilled version, which is refillable. This has a thin texture, with bright floral earthy sweet flavour.
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| Nam Gek Huey / Chrysanthemum Tea (THB ฿85) |
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| Nam Gek Huey / Chrysanthemum Tea |
The Hoi Tod Talay / Fried Seafood Omelette (THB ฿350) is a super-sized rendition, with fresh deshelled mussels, scallops, and oysters, fried with rice flour batter, corn starch, bean sprouts, chicken eggs, and other aromatics, garnished with spring onions. Has a gooey crunchy crisp tender texture, with smoky savoury salty eggy sweet flavour. Served on a hot plate, though I didn't notice the difference. Good!
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| Hoi Tod Talay / Fried Seafood Omelette (THB ฿350) |
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| Hoi Tod Talay / Fried Seafood Omelette |
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| Hoi Tod Talay / Fried Seafood Omelette |
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| Hoi Tod Talay / Fried Seafood Omelette |
The Pla Muk Neung Manao / Steamed Squid In Lime Garlic Sauce (THB ฿325) features fresh bouncy tender squid, packed full with squid roe, steamed with aromatics and garnished with coriander. Key to this dish is the freshness of the large meaty squid used. Carries a meaty sweet sour zesty tangy spicy flavour, and the piquant gravy / soup / broth entices you to keep reaching for more. Love the serving in a hot pot, which keeps the dish warm throughout the meal. Highly recommended!
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| Pla Muk Neung Manao / Steamed Squid In Lime Garlic Sauce (THB ฿325) |
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| Pla Muk Neung Manao / Steamed Squid In Lime Garlic Sauce |
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| Pla Muk Neung Manao / Steamed Squid In Lime Garlic Sauce |
The ubiquitous Pad Kra Pao Moo Sap / Stir-Fried Holy Basil With Minced Pork (THB ฿195) is a popular Thai street food, made by stir-frying minced pork, Thai holy basil, red onions, red chili, and other aromatics. This has a grainy oily chewy tender texture, with smoky meaty salty savoury herbal earthy spice flavour, and is served with steamed white rice topped with a fried egg, lending grainy sweet eggy savoury flavour. Good!
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| Pad Kra Pao Moo Sap / Stir-Fried Holy Basil With Minced Pork (THB ฿195) |
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| Pad Kra Pao Moo Sap / Stir-Fried Holy Basil With Minced Pork |
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| Pad Kra Pao Moo Sap / Stir-Fried Holy Basil With Minced Pork |
The uncommon Khao Pad Nahm Liap Moo Sap / Olive And Minced Pork Fried Rice (THB ฿165) makes an appearance here. This features Thai jasmine white rice stir-fried with salted black olives, minced pork, garlic, chicken eggs, salt, fish sauce, palm sugar, lime juice, and white pepper. The result is a loose fluffy tender texture with grainy earthy salty sour eggy sweet savoury flavour. Served on the side are crunchy toasted cashew nuts with nutty flavour, crisp red onions with vegetal sour spice flavour, and juicy chopped bird's eye chili with spicy flavour. You may opt to mix these together as you wish. Highly recommended!
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| Khao Pad Nahm Liap Moo Sap / Olive And Minced Pork Fried Rice (THB ฿165) |
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| Khao Pad Nahm Liap Moo Sap / Olive And Minced Pork Fried Rice |
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| Khao Pad Nahm Liap Moo Sap / Olive And Minced Pork Fried Rice |
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Lim Lao Ngow Fish Ball Noodle x Cloud Dragon
@ Ground Floor, Velaa Sindhorn Village, 87 Lang Suan Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Central Thailand, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 10:30am – 8pm
https://www.limlaongow.com/?lang=en
The Lim Lao Ngow Fish Ball Noodle x Cloud Dragon is an off-shoot modern casual gastrobar concept from the Michelin Bib-Gourmand awarded fish ball hawker stall established in 1937, think fish ball noodles paired with cocktails. At Lim Lao Ngow Fish Ball Noodle x Cloud Dragon, they've carried over the same homely taste locals are familiar with, in a more comfortable, relaxing, and intimate setting.
Ambience at Lim Lao Ngow Fish Ball Noodle x Cloud Dragon is relaxing and intimate. The small warmly lit space has modern plush booth seats and gleaming marble-topped wooden tables. The feature wall has carved undulating curves, soft and refined. Service at Lim Lao Ngow Fish Ball Noodle x Cloud Dragon is polite and unobtrusive. Staff accord guests attention and privacy as needed, serving discreetly, and cleaning up quickly. Food at Lim Lao Ngow Fish Ball Noodle x Cloud Dragon is Thai Chinese, focused on noodles. Quality and taste is above average, and execution is consistent. Portions are small, sized for individuals. Prices have a slight premium, budget about THB ฿440 per person.
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| Lim Lao Ngow Fish Ball Noodle x Cloud Dragon Exterior |
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| Lim Lao Ngow Fish Ball Noodle x Cloud Dragon Interior |
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| Seating |
The Cha Manao / Lemon Tea (THB ฿75) is nicely refreshing. With its zesty tangy sour bitter sweet flavour, this chilled blend of black tea, white sugar or palm sugar, and lemon juice, is thirst quenching on a warm day. Good!
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| Cha Manao / Lemon Tea (THB ฿75) |
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| Cha Manao / Lemon Tea |
The Guay Tiew Luk Chin Pla Haeng Ba Mee / Fish Ball Noodles Dry (THB ฿325) features a thin light gravy of pork lard, garlic, fish sauce, and sesame oil, tossed with noodles of your choice. I opted for thin ba mee / egg noodles with chewy springy texture and grainy sweet flavour. Garnishes of springy fish cake and bouncy fish balls, both with savoury sweet salty flavour, crisp spring onions with vegetal sweet herbal flavour, and slippery tender fish paste dumpling with fishy savoury salty flavour, round out the dish. As this was a premium version, it included luxurious braised abalone with chewy tender texture and meaty savoury briny salty earthy flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Guay Tiew Luk Chin Pla Haeng Ba Mee / Fish Ball Noodles Dry (THB ฿325) |
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| Guay Tiew Luk Chin Pla Haeng Ba Mee / Fish Ball Noodles Dry |
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| Guay Tiew Luk Chin Pla Haeng Ba Mee / Fish Ball Noodles Dry |
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Rongsi Pochana
@ Ground Floor, Velaa Sindhorn Village, 87 Lang Suan Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Central Thailand, Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 10pm
https://www.instagram.com/rongsipochana/?hl=en
Opened in 2019 under the Iberry Homemade Co / Iberry Group by founder Atchara 'Pla' Burarak, Rongsi Pochana is their homely casual dining restaurant concept, known for its congee and Southern Thai dishes. Rongsi Pochana is popular with locals for relaxing in the evenings, thanks to its lush surroundings.
Ambience at Rongsi Pochana has a rustic elegance. Tall wood-clad pillars surround the warmly lit space, with the high ceiling and lush green surroundings lending a sense of grandeur and calm respectively. The modern elegant furnishing and platform for live music performances complete. Service at Rongsi Pochana is attentive, quick to perform service recovery. Staff are helpful and proactive. While clearing finished plates, staff accidently spilled soup on me, which they helped clean, and apologised for. Food at Rongsi Pochana is traditional Thai cuisine, with a focus on Northern and Southern dishes. Quality and taste is above average, using premium ingredients. Portions are sized for communal group dining. Prices are reflective of a casual restaurant, budget about THB ฿470 per person.
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| Rongsi Pochana Signage |
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| Rongsi Pochana Exterior |
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| Rongsi Pochana Interior |
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| Lanterns Decor |
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| Seating |
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| Live Music Performance Stage |
The Beer Chang (THB ฿130) is a pale lager, produced by Thai Beverage / ThaiBev, the largest brewery in Thailand. The name refers to elephants, an important animal in Thai culture. It has a simple aroma of floral and fruity notes, with a rich, sweet, and smooth taste.
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| Beer Chang (THB ฿130) |
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| Beer Chang |
The Tom Yum Goong Nam Sai / Tom Yum Prawn Clear Soup (THB ฿450) features large juicy crunchy shell-on prawns / shrimp and bouncy shimeiji mushrooms, in clear tom yum soup that carries a strong sour zesty tangy sweet savoury herbal spice flavour. The ingredients within are all infused with its taste profile. Quite intense on the palate. Good!
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| Tom Yum Goong Nam Sai / Tom Yum Prawn Clear Soup (THB ฿450) |
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| Tom Yum Goong Nam Sai / Tom Yum Prawn Clear Soup |
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| Tom Yum Goong Nam Sai / Tom Yum Prawn Clear Soup |
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| Tom Yum Goong Nam Sai / Tom Yum Prawn Clear Soup |
The Kor Moo Yang / Grilled Pork Neck (THB ฿260), also known as Grilled Pork Jowl or Grilled Pork Cheek, features thin sliced strips of marinated pork neck / pork jowl / pork cheek, grilled to perfection. Has a tender chewy crunchy juicy texture with robust smoky meaty savoury salty spice flavour. Good!
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| Kor Moo Yang / Grilled Pork Neck (THB ฿260) |
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| Kor Moo Yang / Grilled Pork Neck |
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| Kor Moo Yang / Grilled Pork Neck |
Adapted from Japanese cuisine, the Khao Pad Gratiem / Garlic Fried Rice (THB ฿260) has short grain white rice stir-fried with garlic, butter, chicken eggs, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, and spring onions. Has a fluffy moist soft texture with aromatic grainy salty sweet savoury spice flavour. Good!
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| Khao Pad Gratiem / Garlic Fried Rice (THB ฿260) |
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| Khao Pad Gratiem / Garlic Fried Rice |
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| Khao Pad Gratiem / Garlic Fried Rice |
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CONVERSATION