Food glorious food! Thailand

[Naka_Timo]

Chua Kim Lhee Din Daeng Goose

Address: 1783/17-18 ปาก Lat Phrao Rd, Samsen Nok, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310
Phone: +66 95552 6888
Operating Hour: 8am to 9pm daily.



This restaurant is located in an old-fashioned restaurant on Lad Phrao Road between MRT Ladphrao station and the new Yellow Line Pawana monorail station.

It's just a short walk to the Pawana monorail station (on the Yellow Line).

This old-fashioned Thai-Chinese restaurant located on Bangkok's Ladphrao Road has been serving delicious braised goose since 1949.

Ten years ago, I used to live near this neighborhood in Bangkok, and I passed by this old-fashioned Chinese-style restaurant hundreds of times. I was always a little intimidated to go in, since I couldn't speak the language or read a Thai menu that well back then.

This weekend, I decided to pay a visit to my old neighborhood and stop in for lunch at a restaurant that I had been wanting to try for over a decade!

I ordered a small plate of Chua Kim Lhee Din Daeng's signature dish, their braised goose.

The goose was slow-cooked in a broth of Chinese five-spice so as to make the goose meat incredibly tender, unbelievably juicy, and ready to fall apart in your mouth at first bite. The dish was served in a pool of the five-spice broth and topped with a portion of cilantro, but other than that, the restaurant allowed the goose meat to speak for itself.

Goose is richer, fattier, and juicier than chicken or duck. It's a delicacy that is most often eaten with Thai-Chinese cuisine.

Prices are reasonable for the food and serving size that you get.

The menu is written entirely in Thai, but if you use a free translation app on your phone, it's easy enough to place an order if you cannot speak or read Thai.

There are three main dish options:

1 - braised goose
2 - stewed goose
3 - crispy roasted goose

Each option comes in a variety of sizes listed by price on the menu.

I ordered the braised goose in the small size for 245 baht (the lowest price under the #1 category). If you are coming alone, a small portion will probably be enough. A medium serving might be good for 2, and if you are in a larger group, go for the large size.

[Naka_Timo]

Sawang Bami Kam Pu (Si Phraya)

264 Si Phraya Road, Maha Phruttharam, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 236 1772
Opening Hours: 5pm – 11pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon



Famous For Thai Wanton Noodles With Crab Claws, With Michelin Bib Gourmand.

Sawang Bami Kam Pu or Sawang Noodles is a new establishment with a “Bib Gourmand” in the Michelin Guide Bangkok, specialising in Bamee Noodles.

Or what some people would call Thai-style Wanton Noodles.

Come over for dinner or a late snack, as they are open up to 11pm every day. Because it is located on a rather dark road, you may just walk past without even noticing the shop.

Experience how this family-run business whips up their noodles with crab claws. These tasty, fleshy crab claws have made them popular, helping them succeed and expand to 3 outlets.

The most basic bowl is the Egg Noodle with Barbecue Pork at 60 baht (SGD2.70), while the popular choice is the Egg Noodle with Shrimp Wonton, Barbecue Pork and Crab Meat at 100 baht (SGD4.50).

If you are feeling indulgent, then the bowl is Crab Claws would cost 400 baht (SGD18) for a large bowl, in which a fleshy crab claw is added along with wonton or diced meats on your egg noodles (served dry) with some chopped spring onions.

All in all, more expensive than the average street stall.

Noodles are hand-pulled here, so they may remind you of those from Hong Kong except this is much thinner but no less springy.

The egg noodles had a delicious, bouncy (what some may call al dente) bite.

Tossed in minimal sauce and pork lard, there was this appealing fragrance and subtle flavours.

The locals would add in more of the fish sauce and chilli flakes for seasoning, but I would recommend trying the original taste first.

Portions are considered little though. Take 2-3 mouthfuls and your bowl could be gone.

Another thing to note is soup does not come complimentary, but you really will have to add that 20 baht for the bowl because it is something tasty to slurp on the side.

[Naka_Timo]

Hua Seng Hong Seafood Restaurant (ฮั่วเซ่งฮง)

Address: Soi Sukhumvit 101, Sukhumvit Rd., Bang Chak, Phra Khanong, Bangkok 10260 Thailand
Hours: 10 am – 10 pm daily
Phone: 0-2730-5141-2
Prices: Be prepared to spend anywhere from 300 – 600 THB per person, maybe more if you dip into the higher priced seafood dishes (or the suckling pig). When I went, our bill came to about 400 THB per person, but if you wanted, you can just get that special without anything extra.
How to get there: Hua Seng Hong is a chain of restaurants with a number of locations around Bangkok. I’ve only been to the branch on Sukhumvit Soi 101, right below the Punnawhithi BTS station.
Take the BTS to Punnawithi Station, and the restaurant is right below the station on the corner of Sukhumvit Road and Soi 101.



One of my favorite reasons for being such a Thai food connoisseur is that I can eat seafood for just about every meal if I choose.

While I was growing up, it was only on special occasions that I’d get to eat shrimp, squid or even fish.

But in Thailand, things are different.

I eat fish or shrimp nearly every day and occasionally go HI-SO and indulge at one of the many nicer Thai Chinese seafood restaurants.

This time, rather than going to one of my all time favorite Thai seafood restaurants, I decided to give Hua Seng Hong (ฮั่วเซ่งฮง) a try.

Hua Seng Hong is a seafood palace of Thai Chinese food. Along with their alluring menu of seafood, they also serve dim sum (which I haven’t tasted) and a bunch of Hong Kong style sweets.

At Hua Seng Hong Seafood Restaurant you can either order completely a la carte off the menu or you can choose one of their combination specials.

If you like seafood and want to dine in a nice modern atmosphere, you’ll fall in love with Hua Seng Hong – I did!

The food is extremely tasty, the seafood is super high quality, and the specials on the menu are decently priced for the value.

[Naka_Timo]

Somsak Pu Ob

Address: Thanon Charoen Rat Soi 1, Khlong San, Bangkok
Opening Hours: Mon – Sat, 5pm – 10pm. Sunday, 4pm to 10pm.


This is a must-try in Bangkok if you’re a crab with glass noodles lover, a seafood lover, or even if you’re just a food lover. As long as you’re in Bangkok, I highly recommend that you make your way to Somsak Pu Ob, not just for the amazing Crab with Glass Noodles, but the one-of-a-kind street food dining experience. It is located just a 5-minute walk from Bangkok’s Wongwian Yai station on Charoen Rat Soi 1.

This humble stall is situated next to a busy road, with 2 rows of chairs and tables lined up alongside. The stall is pretty easy to spot as it is brightly lit, with a glorious arrangement of crabs(a treat for the eyes!) It was tough getting a table as most of them were filled up by the time we got there in the evening.

Buckets and buckets of fresh crabs and prawns were being set into pots right in front of our eyes. These pots were then passed onto the chef who spun his magic on them. In the glass noodles go, followed by a secret sauce. Spring onions were also tossed in at the end as garnish. Each member of the team takes on a specific role in the preparation or cooking of the food to ensure that the quality is kept consistent.

The little crabs in the Steamed Crab with Glass Noodles (310 THB) definitely makes up for its size with its incredible flavour. It’s firm, sweet and moist, unlike the overcooked crabs that are commonly found in crab dishes.

As for the glass noodles, they, too, were amazing with the right balance of saltiness from the soy sauce and heat from the pepper. In addition, the springy noodles were made extra fragrant and flavourful with pork fat. Remember to tuck into them quickly as they dry up within minutes!

For a greater indulgence, order the Steamed Big Crab with Glass Noodle. Do note that the amount you pay would then depend on the weight of the crab.

We’ve heard good things about Somsak Pu Ob, and so glad were we to have given it a shot. If you’re planning to have dinner here, it is advisable to come before 6pm to avoid waiting for too long. The menu also comprises Boiled Mussels with Basil Leaves, and Soft-Boiled Cockles as well, each costing 70 THB. Let us know what you think after you’ve tried it!

[Naka_Timo]

Duck Deliciousness in Bangkok at Zong Pet Paloe (ซ้งเป็ดพะโล้)

Address: 11/58 Soi Lat Phrao, Wang Hin, Bangkok, Thailand 10230
Phone: 02-570-4080
Open hours: 4:30 pm – 4 am daily
Price: About 100 – 200 THB per person

ซ้งเป็ดพะโล้
ที่อยู่ 11/58 ซอย ลาดพร้าว ใกล้สี่แยกวังหิน กรุงเทพมหานคร 10230
โทร.02-570-4080
เปิดให้บริการ 16.30-4.00 น



How to get there:

Zong Pet Paloe (ซ้งเป็ดพะโล้) is not very close to the MRT or the BTS. The closest BTS station is Mo Chit, but from there, it’s easiest to jump in a taxi directly there. Alternatively you could probably take a bus, but I haven’t explored the options yet.

Zong Pet Paloe (ซ้งเป็ดพะโล้) is one of the many well known restaurants located in the northern part of Bangkok, in Lat Phrao (but I’m talking deep into Lat Phrao – no access by MRT or BTS).

In my years of living in Bangkok, I haven’t spent a lot of time in Lat Phrao, or in northern Bangkok (just due to living location), but when I do go to the area, I always try to stay and eat somewhere on my never ending “to eat” restaurant list.

Walk into Zong Pet Paloe (ซ้งเป็ดพะโล้) restaurant, and you’ll immediately know they take food seriously.

The glass closet full of boiled ducks and geese, like a trophy cabinet, greets you at the front of the restaurant.

Step inside and you’ll discover a dozen or so pots of unknown liquid brewing slowly, all releasing duck aromas that will make your taste buds start reacting with an unbelievable desire to start eating.

In the background, you can hear the clanking of the woks, as a crew of chefs stir fry dishes in a frenzy.

They use some seriously high pressure gas and ignite dishes, stir frying entire meals in mere seconds.

Zong Pet Paloe (ซ้งเป็ดพะโล้) has a huge menu of different Thai dishes, mainly stir fried dishes, and the most famous of them all, their pet paloe (เป็ดพะโล้), or duck boiled in spices (you can probably tell from the first photo).

The menu was actually really nice, laid out neatly with nice photos of each dish.

I’m not sure if they had an English menu, but if you don’t read or speak Thai, you can look at the photos to make an order.

Walk into the dining room of Zong Pet Paloe (ซ้งเป็ดพะโล้), and it looks like you’re at a gym, it’s HUGE.

They can accommodate giant groups of people and serve massive parties, and there’s an army of cooks and ducks, waiting to be ordered.

At Zong Pet Paloe (ซ้งเป็ดพะโล้) they have both duck and goose, and many people walk up and order a whole duck or goose for takeaway.

We chose to order just a plate of pet paloe (เป็นพะโล้), duck, which came sliced up and on a plate drowned in the beautiful duck juices.

Zong Pet Paloe (ซ้งเป็ดพะโล้) made a name for themselves from their pet paloe (เป็นพะโล้) for a reason, it’s incredible stuff.

The meat of the duck was incredibly succulent, meaty and tender, and just pure duck delicious. This style of duck preparation is boiled in a broth seasoned with five star anise and cinnamon, among other seasonings.

It was slightly sweet, salty, and the duck just retained all its meat juices; It was a very good plate of pet paloe (เป็นพะโล้).

The only thing I don’t like about pet paloe (เป็นพะโล้) in general, just like khao man gai, is that the boiled skin isn’t that good, so I normally just peel off the skin.

Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t see a point in eating skin if it’s not crispy!

Nevertheless, the meat of the duck was delicious.

Zong Pet Paloe (ซ้งเป็ดพะโล้) is a famous restaurant in Lat Phrao, and they serve up a marvelous plate of pet paloe (เป็นพะโล้), duck boiled in Chinese spices.

The other stir fried dishes are also excellent, and if you’re a chicken feet fan, don’t miss out on the kha gai super (ขาไก่ซุปเปอร์).

Overall, it’s a nice open air restaurant, with extremely tasty food.

[Naka_Timo]

Ann Guay Tiew Kua Gai

419 Luang Road, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok,
419 ถนนหลวง แขวงวัดเทพสิรินทร์ Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Tel: +66 2 621 5199
Opening Hours: 4pm – 1am Daily



Chicken Fried Noodles With Runny Egg In Bangkok, With Michelin Bib Gourmand.

[Bangkok] Talking about Thai fried noodles, it is usually about the Pad Thai, Pad Khi Mao (Drunken Noodles) or Pad See Ew (stir fried rice noodles) that people (I mean tourists) generally go for.

Okay. Guay Tiew Kua Gai is basically fried rice noodles added with ingredients such as chicken and cuttlefish, have minimal sauces and is therefore dry.

The entire flavour comes from being cooked at high heat in pork fat, with just that little bit of soy sauce, eggs and spring onion.

Then you may wonder: What is so special about it then?

The trick is to fry this such that the noodles are actually kind of crispy on the outside, yet smooth and soft on the inside, especially when you mix everything up.

Ann Guay Tiew Kua Gai, located near Chinatown in Bangkok is one of the best-known places to get this dish. It was also awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. (The other awarded similar tall is Guay Tiew Kuai Gai Sunmali at Khlang Hospital Intersection. Seems like the inspectors do like their Kway Teow.)

The good thing about this eatery is that it is air-conditioned, but the food is cooked outside in the lanes, so you still get that bit of ‘street-side’ taste.

Ann Guay Tiew Kua Gai is located on Luang Road which is situated just a 15 minutes’ walk from the main parts of Bangkok including Charoen Krung Road, Chinatown, and Yaowarat.

[Naka_Timo]

Doong Aroi Ded ดุ๋งอร่อยเด็ด
7F The Helix Quartier, The Emquartier
EmQuartier The Helix Quartier #7A-10, 651, Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand (BTS Phrom Phong)



Thai Style Wagyu Beef Noodle Soup At The Emquartier.

[Bangkok] It is always fascinating to see street food being brought to a higher-end restaurants, then topped up with premium ingredients.

My question is: Would the Thais pay that much more to eat something in a fancy restaurant that they can find in the streets. The answer is apparently “Yes”.

Doong Aroi Ded located on the 7th floor of The Helix Quartier at The Emquartier, serves up beef noodles, Tom Yum noodles and sliced beef sets.

The rich and tasty broth with depth is said to be cooked using a special traditional recipe which is ‘Aroi Ded Noodle Shop’s’ well-kept secret for over half a century.

The bowl was an agreeable marriage of quality thinly sliced beef and meat balls in robust full-bodied soup base.

Typically the beef served in street stalls tend to be on the tougher side, and the superiority of the meat used by Doong

[Maul]

Does any bros know if the sab sab wanton mee in pratunam taste have improved or still the same ?

The last time I eat was more than 10 years ago and the taste was like meh and food portion too little, in short nothing special but it seems to always be attracting crowds of Singaporeans and Malaysians.

Recently saw online that there’s always a queue daily before the shop is even open so here I am wondering if the taste really improved ?

[Naka_Timo]

Yusup Pochana (ยูซุปโภชนา)

Address: 531/12 Kaset Nawamin Road (Tawmaw 97), Lat Yao Chatuchak, Bangkok | 531/12 อาคาร บริเวณสี่แยกเกษตร ถนนเกษตร-นวมินทร์ (ตอหม้อ 97) แขวงลาดยาว เขตจตุจักร กรุงเทพฯ
Phone: 08-1659-6588
Open Hours: 8:30 am – 3 pm daily (closed on Monday and Tuesday of the 3rd week of every month)

How to get there:

There’s no real easy way to get to Yusup Pochana (ยูซุปโภชนา) other than taking a taxi or personal vehicle. If you go by taxi, it’s sometimes even hard, so I would recommend printing off the address and name of the restaurant to show the driver. The restaurant is located on the side of Prasert Manukitch Road, in the northern part of Bangkok, about 10 or 15 minutes north of Chatuchak.

Note: There are 2 restaurants next to each other, make sure you veer right on the little bridge.



My mouth is beginning to water even as I write this post about Yusup Pochana (ยูซุปโภชนา).

You better believe it… the food was that good!

This famous northern Bangkok Thai Muslim restaurant will serve you a meal you won’t forget, and a few of their dishes left me in tears of joy.

The restaurant is in sort of a big garage like dining room, with big iron rafters covered in cobwebs and shiny metal tables and chairs.

After checking out the menu, I’m not ashamed to admit we went a little crazy by ordering all out – mostly because I was so excited to try everything!

They have a few different house-made juices available which were sweet and refreshing.

All good Thai Muslim meals should begin with a roti mataba, a kind of stuffed roti that’s fried in lots of oil.

I really have nothing else to say other than the food at Yusup Pochana (ยูซุปโภชนา) is insanely delicious. You will not ever regret eating here.

[Naka_Timo]

Thang Long
82/5 Soi Lang Suan, Phloen Chit Road, Bangkok, Thailand (Long walk from Chidlom BTS. A cab could be easier)
ซอย หลังสวน เพลินจิต
Tel: 02 251 3504, 02 251 4491
Opening Hours: 11am – 2pm, 5pm – 11pm



Stylish Vietnamese Restaurant Near Bangkok’s Wireless Road.

Bangkok, Thailand] Many of Bangkok’s restaurants score in terms of style. The same could be said for Thang Long (which is the former name for Hanoi in Vietnam).

Thang Long is located at the Bangkok Wireless Road Neighbourhood, along Soi Lang Suan. While this seems like a quieter stretch of road away from the usual buzz, its hip neighbours include Asia’s Best Restaurant Gaggan (5 min walk down the road) and Wine Bridge Plus (just opposite). Refer to map below

Dark wooden furnishing, water features, an outdoor seating area like a bar by the beach and loungy music would appeal to the chic and stylish crowd in Bangkok.

The modern Vietnamese restaurant serves food tapas style, so expect dishes from the predictable such as pho, Viet spring rolls and vermicelli, to steam ravioli and deep fried frog legs (!).

Its menu was rather confusing though, despite being artistically photographed. The food photos were on one side, while prices were printed in sections somewhere in the menu. Not intuitive enough.

[Naka_Timo]

Lukkaithong Royal Cooking @ Siam Paragon

Room No. 432-434A 4th floor Siam Paragon Shopping Center, No. 911, Rama 1 Rd., Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm



Gigantic Thai Tea Shaved Ice Is The IN Bangkok Dessert.

Bangkok] It was not yet 12 noon and there was already a long queue to get into Luk Kai Thong at Level 4 of Siam Paragon.

Speaking of which, how come I have never realised there is this level of Siam Paragon where there are so many restaurants?

Groups of families and Thai tai-tais (quite a mouthful) were seating outside this posh looking Lukkaithong designed to look like a bird cage.

Yes, complete with hanging plants, and a buzzer that emitted sounds of chirping when I called for a waiter.

“Kai Thong” means “golden chicken” in Thai, while “Luk” represents “baby”.

Singaporeans will call this the ”zhi char” restaurant, and it essentially serves Chinese home-style food with some Thai dishes. The hor fun and the likes.

Popular items include the Hong Kong Fried Rice Noodle with Pork and Prawn, Crispy Noodle with Australian Beef, Stew Pork Belly and Vegetables with Baked Rice, Steamed Minced Pork with Thai Salted Fish and Baked Rice, Hong Kong Egg Noodles with Deep-Fried Pork Fillet or Wontons.

The price of the food is not cheap at all, considering that this is Bangkok where 50 baht can get you a filling meal.

It was 255 baht (SGD$10, USD$7.20) for a plate of Rice Noodles with Pork and Prawn.

The first time I had this Hor Fun, the experience was life changing. So much so that I came for seconds and thirds during a single trip.

It could be this branch, or that the standard was in consistent. The signature dish somehow lacked of wok hei, which would mean ‘wok heat’.

This time, I had the Stew Pork Belly with Pickled Vegetables and Grilled Steamed Buns (590 baht, SGD23.20, USD$17).

It was 590 freaking-expensive baht, but crazy good.

Just so you know, Lukkaithong has a Fucheer concept a few steps away which serves dessert.

Almost every other table was having their Pang Cha Royal Thai Tea (295 baht, SGD$11.60, USD$8.40) aka the Thai version of bingsu or ice kachang.

When it arrived, I knew immediately that I had to go to the gym somehow. Two of us shared the guilt, but we wished four other friends would be here to take the calories away.

Talking about that, this was so weird, watching slim Thai ladies just gobble the whole thing down.

This was not just ordinary shaved ice, because when things started melting halfway, the bottom became a pool of Thai Iced Milk Tea with pieces of tea bread that absorbed all of that ‘drink’. Said to be created by 5 different types of tea.

Have it first, diet later.

[Naka_Timo]

Jeib Rod Dee Det
236/3-4 Siam Square Soi 2, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: +66 92 654 4654
Opening Hours: 9am – 10pm Daily



Famous Classic Beef Noodle Soup At Siam Square Bangkok, Most Dishes At 50 Baht.

[Bangkok] In the shopping district of Siam in central Bangkok, it is rather difficult to find cheap authentic Thai food.

Small independent shophouse restaurants have been slowly closing down and relocating due to increasing rent costs and the emergence of shopping mall food courts and chain restaurants.

One place, however, that has stood the test of time and is still serving the same classic Thai dishes they have for decades is Rod Dee Det.

Ok, so they too have shut their original shop but have opened a new branch just around the corner on Siam Square Soi 2 selling all of their classic dishes. I thought it was about time to check out the new restaurant.

The original Rot Dee Det was a no-frills Thai shophouse without air conditioning.

The new Jeib Rot Dee Det is set in a more modern, industrial space, with everything painted in black.

Although there is still no air con downstairs but there are lots of big fans inside to keep the Bangkok heat at bay.

The bottom line is that if you are in the Siam area, want something authentic and local and don’t want to pay over inflated prices, then you could do far worse than checking out Jeib Rod Dee Det.

[jaypaq]

Dude, your reviews are spot on. Made it to 5 of the places recommended and they were all excellent.

Keep up the great work!

[Naka_Timo]

Originally Posted by jaypaq

Dude, your reviews are spot on. Made it to 5 of the places recommended and they were all excellent.

Keep up the great work!

Thanks and welcome.

[Naka_Timo]

Soi Polo Fried Chicken ไก่ทอดเจ๊กี (โปโล)

Address: 137/1-2 Soi Sanam Khli
Open hours: 7 am – 10 pm daily
Phone: 0-2252-2252, 0-2251-2772
Price: Everything you see cost just under 450 THB

ที่อยู่137/1-2 ซ. โปโล แขวงลุมพินี เขตปทุมวัน กทม. (ใกล้สถานนีตำรวจลุมพินี)
เปิดบริการทุกวัน เวลา 07.00 – 22.00 น.
โทร. 0-2252-2252, 0-2251-2772



Soi Polo Fried Chicken ไก่ทอดเจ๊กี (โปโล) is a legendary name for fried chicken in Bangkok.

But just like Hai Som Tam Convent, for some reason throughout my many years in Bangkok, I just never got around to eating there.

Anyway, the day came when I had an opportunity to eat at Soi Polo Fried Chicken along with my friends from Nomad is Beautiful.

It’s an extremely famous restaurant, and they are always busy, especially during mealtimes. The day I went, bus loads of Thais were unloading, ready to get some fried chicken for themselves. It’s also quite a famous lunch restaurant in the area, catering to all the office workers.

You don’t really need me to tell you this, but Soi Polo Fried Chicken specializes in…. fried chicken (ไก่ทอด)!

The chickens are deep fried whole (similar to how a grilled chicken would be cooked in Thailand), and they are pre-fried before the meal rushes.

When someone orders, they pull a crispy bird out of the metal pot and hack it into pieces on the giant cutting board.

They have both a Thai and English menu, so if you don’t speak Thai, you should have no trouble making your order. Staff the day I went were all nice and friendly.

We got a whole chicken, and if you’re eating with 2 or more people, you should definitely go for the whole thing!

The gai tod (fried chicken ไก่ทอด) was sliced up into manageable pieces, and then quite a generous amount of deep fried crispy garlic was sprinkled on top – a big bonus in my books.

Beside fried chicken, here are some of the must call menu there like somtam,
larb moo, larb gai and larb bpet as well as sticky rice.

To be honest, I’m not totally sure.

I don’t actually eat fried chicken all that much in Bangkok, and if I do, it’s normally from street stand takeaway stalls. At restaurants I would tend to go with grilled chicken over fried chicken.

Other than the white meat pieces of chicken being a little on the dry side, the fried chicken at Polo was pretty tasty – but best in Bangkok? – I guess I need some more fried chicken experience.