tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55194638913659931652024-03-14T16:57:06.742+08:00THAIoholicby BODYholicBODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-48974043553429183622011-07-25T16:03:00.019+08:002011-12-25T14:20:16.571+08:00Somtam Nua @ Siam Square<blockquote><b>Somtam Nua (ส้มตำนัว) @ Siam Square</b><br />
Cuisine: Thai (Isaan)<br />
Address: 392/14 Siam Square Soi 5, Bangkok 10110.<br />
GPS: Nil<br />
Tel: 02 2514880<br />
Open: Daily from 10am to 10pm. Kitchen closes at 930pm.<br />
Payment: Cash only.<br />
Web: Nil<br />
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So many have been written about food in Bangkok. This blog will never be complete if there is no mention of a restaurant in the heart of Bangkok called Som Tam Nua which is renowned for their delectable <i>Issan</i> food.<br />
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<center><span style="font-family: 'rock salt'; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px rgb(170, 170, 170);">** Our order **</span></center><br />
This is a sample of our order which we last visited the restaurant two months ago (May'11). Most of them are signature dishes of the northeastern Thai cooking. Among all, the <i>Laab Moo</i> is the most spicy dish on the table. This time, we'd a special dish called <i>Phad Khanom Jeen</i> which, I believe, is not a typical <i>Isaan</i> dish. Khanom Jeen, a kind of thick white noodle, is usually taken with hot spicy/curry soup topped with shredded cabbage and hard-boiled eggs. However, this was our first time sampling stir-fried <i>Khanom Jeen</i> with pork floss. The dish turned out to be surprisingly good. It isn't spicy and tasted a little sweet, probably because of the pork floss!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kor Moo Yang / คอหมูย่าง (Grilled pork collar) THB98</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laab Moo / ลาบหมู (Spicy minced pork) THB85</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Phad Khanom Jeen (Stirred fried noodle with pork floss) THB94</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Deep fried chicken wings (small portion) THB90</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tam Muaw (Thai spicy mixed salad) THB69</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tom Sap Kradook Moo Onn / ต้มแซบกระดูกหมูอ่อน (Spicy pork rib soup) THB97</td></tr>
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<center><span style="font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px rgb(170, 170, 170);">** The Restaurant **</span></center><br />
Somtam Nua is a two-storey restaurant located at Siam Square Soi 5. They serve one of the best <i>Isaan</i> food in town but equally notorious is also their snaking long queue during peak hours. Keep your iPhone handy, a game of Angry Birds may prove useful while waiting for your table. We were quite lucky on the last few occasions when we dined in, as we only need a table for two. Moreover, we usually eat at odd hours (lunch at 3pm or dinner after 9pm, for example). So far, it has been relatively easy for us to secure a table without much waiting.<br />
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The place is minimalist but functional and clean. The walkways/aisles in the restaurant are narrow, you may have to elbow your way to your table when it gets too crowded.<br />
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The service staffs speak little to no English. Also, remember the place is mostly over-whelmed by diners, the crews are always busy taking orders and serving food which left them little time for anything else. Do not expect 5-star table service, flag them only when you need assistance, otherwise you will be gladly left alone.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The signboard of Somtam Nua.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking in to the restaurant from Soi 5 Siam Square.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The place is mostly crowded. Expect to queue for entry.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There is a staircase (not seen here) leading to the 2nd floor of the restaurant.</td></tr>
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Table for 2: This meal for two came up to <a href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/somtam%20nua/somtumnua_tab.jpg" target="_blank">THB613</a> (~SGD26++). The tab also includes two servings of warm sticky rice (THB20 each), a serving of plain <i>khanom jeen</i> (THB20) and a bottle of mineral water (THB20). Take note that the restaurant does not accept credit card payment.<br />
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My verdict:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Excellent foods<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Cheap<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Food served promptly<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">-</b></span> Long queue<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">-</b></span> Small tables & narrow aisles<br />
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<center><span style="font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px rgb(170, 170, 170);">** Getting There **</span><br />
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Walk from Siam BTS station.<br />
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Originally posted: July'2011<br />
Last updated: Nil</blockquote>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-78291310091311851092011-03-28T01:46:00.006+08:002011-12-07T09:56:30.599+08:00Mango Tango @ Siam SquareName: Mango Tango @ Siam Square<br />
Cuisine: Dessert (Mango)<br />
Address: Siam Square Soi 5, Bangkok<br />
GPS: NA<br />
Tel: NA<br />
Open: 11:30 am to 10:00 pm<br />
Payment: Cash only.<br />
Web: http://www.mymangotango.com/<br />
Remarks: Nil<br />
Originally posted: March'2011<br />
Last updated: Nil<br />
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<blockquote>After last year's May incident which wrote off almost the entire Siam Square Soi 4, most of the shops along the street are still being fenced off pending rebuilding. Mango Tango, unfortunately, was one of these victims. Last month, we visited the new Mango Tango which has since found its new foothold at <i>Soi 5</i>. The new location is right at the intersection of <i>Soi 5</i> and <i>Soi 7</i> and directly across from <i><a href="http://bodyholic66.blogspot.com/2008/07/ban-khun-mae.html">Ban Khun Mae</a></i> restaurant.<br />
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<center><span style="font-family: 'rock salt'; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px rgb(170, 170, 170);">** Our order **</span></center><br />
Looking through my past write ups, I realized that we always have the same order. Perhaps, we could be a bit more adventurous next time. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mango Sticky Rice (THB120)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mango Aloha (THB65)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mango Smoothie (THB75)</td></tr>
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The new Siam Square Mango Tango is tiny to begin with. It houses only about 5 or 6 small wooden tables but we love the greenhouse built. The rustic white walls with black graffiti and low hanging lightnings were similar to their previous <i>soi 4</i> decor. But what noticeably missing was the "No photo taking" sign which we find it a serious eye-sore since day one. As much as they may not have like it, it's an universal fact that tourists take pictures (for remembrance purpose). It just doesn't make much sense to stop them. So, in a way, the fire is a blessing in disguise that serves to remind service providers to be more open-minded and receptive to tourists' needs.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The petite but funky mango theme restaurant in Siam Square.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The rustic white walls ...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The staffs are friendly.</td></tr>
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This is the 3th time I've written something about Mango Tango. You can read my previous review <a href="http://bodyholic66.blogspot.com/2009/05/mango-tango-siam-square.html">here</a>.<br />
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<center><span style="font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px rgb(170, 170, 170);">** Getting There **</span><br />
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Walk from Siam BTS station.<br />
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<small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&source=embed&msa=0&msid=202489411500231170617.000487d2f8a3fcbda49aa&ll=13.748181,100.534687&spn=0.010005,0.013733&z=16&iwloc=00049f79d81a2bdea9682" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">Bangkok Food Map by Thaioholic</a> in a larger map</small></center></blockquote>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-69930423584034637612011-02-28T23:26:00.002+08:002011-03-01T01:11:04.750+08:00Amphawa River TourOriginally posted: February'2011<br />
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<blockquote>One of the highlights in Amphawa is to enjoy an evening boat ride on the river <i>Mae Klong</i>. But first things first, I'm always skeptical about all these guided tours. I remembered once we were holidaying in Taipei, we booked an one-day city tour but a ginseng presentation cum fair was miraculously included in our itinerary! And then there was my very first overseas trip to Penang and Ipoh (in Malaysia), we are made to visit leather and jewelery boutiques. Admittedly, those were yesteryear's, but I doubt things have gotten any better.<br />
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Contrary to my past experiences, the Amphawa river tour has only one mundane objective which is to provide city-pumpkins, like us, a chance to watch fireflies. The 1.5hrs long-tail boat ride we booked, suffice it to say is safe (life vests were provided), slow moving and full of novelties. Also, more importantly, we were not coaxed into visiting any gem factory or souvenir shops. The entire experience was largely positive.<br />
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<center><span style="font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px rgb(170, 170, 170);">** Booking of River Tour **</span></center>I do not know how many river-tour operators are there in Amphawa, but I find the one we engaged to be reliable. The long-tail boat set-off on time, there are onboard life vests provided and the embarkation point is just around the corner from the shop.<br />
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<b style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: yellow;">Pointer : </span> </b><i>If you plan to return to Bangkok on the same day, it is important that you pick the earliest timing so that there is ample time to catch the last departing van/bus. For obvious reason, the 90-minutes firefly-watching trip couldn't commence too early.</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We booked our tickets from this counter. You can find them next to the concrete bridge.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The boat ride costs 60B (~S$2.50) / pax and our ride starts at 18:30hrs.</td></tr>
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<center><span style="font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px rgb(170, 170, 170);">** Itinerary **</span></center><br />
The river tour is rather straightforward. Shortly after leaving the disembarkation point, we arrived at our first stop - <i>Wat Chula Manee</i>, a Buddhist temple built by the bank of <i>Mae Klong</i> river. We were given 10-15 minutes to visit this temple. The ordination hall of <i>Wat Chula Manee</i> is a must-see. The hall is small but very impressive.<br />
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<b style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: yellow;">Pointer : </span> </b><i>Do not miss the image of a young standing Buddha. It is a rare sight.</i><br />
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Below is an Youtube clip of <i>Chula Manee</i> temple I found on the net.<br />
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</tbody></table><br clear=all>The sky becomes noticeably darker at 7+pm when we left the temple. With the starry night as backdrops, the firefly-watching tour is officially commenced! The boat gliding slowly and very close to the bank. The boatman stops at every opportunity available for us to marvel at the luminous bugs which dot the mangrove swamp like rows of flickering Christmas lights. I've plotted the route on Google Map (see below). You can see that the boat is actually making a big loop around Amphawa and eventually returned to the point where we set off. <br />
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<b style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: yellow;">Pointer : </span> </b><i>Statistically (and habitually, perhaps), the longtail-boat tends to cruise and stop on the starboard side. So you know where are the best seats!</i><br />
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<blockquote>Last year, we took a trip to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphoe_Amphawa" target="_blank">Amphawa</a> Floating Market. It was an ad-hoc event. By the time, we arrived at the scene, the sun was setting and the place was already crowded despite being a Friday. We thought the place becomes jam-packed only on weekends! Well, we were wrong. Amphawa was literally overran by groups and groups of foreign tourists led by their zealous guides. <br />
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<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Amphawa Bazaar **</span></center>Before we could reach the floating market, we are welcomed by streets of makeshift-stalls and pushcarts selling all kinds of traditional foods, snacks, tees, hand-made souvenirs and even potted plants.<br />
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<center><a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaBazaar01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaBazaar01_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">This small alley leads to the klong where the floating market is.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaBazaar02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaBazaar02_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Fancy a big packet of crispy fish crackers for only THB20?</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><a name='more'></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaBazaar03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaBazaar03_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">This looks like dried shredded cuttlefish.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaBazaar14.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaBazaar14_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Yummy grilled <i>satay moo</i> (Pork Satay).</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Amphawa Floating Market **</span></center><br />
Most people come here for the floating market. Unlike the one at Damnoen Saduak which is a morning floating market. Amphawa is a day/evening floating market and it gets active mainly on Friday to Sunday.<br />
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As it can be seen from these pictures, most of the long-tail boats sell cooked foods. It is a wonderful experience, especially for the city dwellers, having a simple meal on the crowded concrete steps by the bank of the river.<br />
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<center><a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaBazaarC2.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaBazaarC2_tn.jpg" width="600" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Freshly BBQ scallops THB30 (lower right). <i>Som Tam Puu Thai</i> THB20 (lower left) - cheap and very spicy. The price of the grilled squid varies according to its size (upper left).</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaBazaarC3.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaBazaarC3_tn.jpg" width="600" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A wooden building seen across the river bank where we sat. Clockwise from top: 2 pics of long-tail boat vendors. A short concrete bridge spans across the <i>klong</i>. The 'tables* are really petite. The man in apron takes order from diners.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Amphawa River Tour **</span></center><center><br />
</center>The experience will not be complete if one does not include an evening/night boat tour around Amphawa. The itinerary includes catching a glimpse of fireflies in the mangroves. I'll share more on this in my next post - <a href="http://bodyholic66.blogspot.com/2011/02/amphawa-river-tour.html">Amphawa River Tour</a>. <br />
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<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Getting there **</span></center><br />
Depending exactly where you are in Bangkok, there are several ways to reach Amphawa floating market. Most people, tourists in particular, find it easier to hop on a mini van near Victory Monument. Otherwise, the new Southern Bus Terminal and Khao San Road (if I'm not wrong) offer regular departures too.<br />
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The minivan ticketing office at Victory Monument (see map) is a short walk from the Victory Monument BTS station. A one-way-ticket to Amphawa costs THB80 (less than SGD3.50). We set off on a Friday evening, it took our van one hour to reach <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&source=embed&msa=0&msid=202489411500231170617.00048db96ecea1210c556&ll=13.409074,100.00052&spn=0.015154,0.023689&z=16&iwloc=00048dca7735fd2914edb" target="_blank">Mae Klong</a> and another 10 minutes before reaching the vicinity of Amphawa floating market.</blockquote><br />
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Here are a few pictures of the small ticketing office at Victory Monument.<br />
<a class="tt"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaTix01_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The ticketing office is right at the end of this lane and on the RHS.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaTix02_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The main entrance.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaTix03_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">We bought our tickets from this counter. The same counter also serves tickets to <i>Mae Klong</i> and <i>Damnoen Saduak</i></span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaTix04_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The air-con office is rather small and crampy.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaTix05_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">If you are hungry, there is a small kiosk serving crispy puffs with different fillings.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaTix06_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A THB160 ticket for 2 pax.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaTix07_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">This is the van that brought us to <i>Amphawa</i>.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Amphawa/AmphawaTix08_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Another picture of the air-con mini van.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-71757660547150691302010-11-23T03:46:00.008+08:002011-01-23T01:38:27.182+08:00Tom Yum Kung @ Khao San RoadName: Tom Yum Kung @ Khao San Road<br />
Cuisine: Thai cuisine<br />
Address: 9 Trokmayom Jakapong Rd., Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200<br />
GPS: NA<br />
Tel: 02-2629 2772, 02-2629 2882<br />
Open: 11:00 am to 2:00 am<br />
Payment: Visa, Master & cash.<br />
Web: http://www.tomyumkungkhaosan.com/<br />
Remarks: Nil<br />
Originally posted: November'2010<br />
Last updated: Nil<br />
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<blockquote><center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** The Restaurant **</span><br />
'Tom Yum Kung', the Thai restaurant, is tucked at the end of a short soi, off Khao San Road. The restaurant, or more aptly an eating place, is in reality set at the courtyard of an old bungalow which now houses <a href="http://www.truecoffee.com/" target="_blank">'true Cafe'</a>. <br />
<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK01_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">We have to navigate through a cramped alley before reaching this part of the soi.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK02_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Their neon signboard.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK03_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Courtyard view ...<a name='more'></a></span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK04_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Another courtyard view ...</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Our Order **</span><br />
We have the BBQ chicken wings (THB115) as our finger foods while waiting for dinner to be served. The evenly tanned wings, believed to be honey glazed, are finger-licking good. [<b style="color: lime;">Recommended</b>]<br />
<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK_food01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK_food01_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">It tastes as good as it looks!</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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The stir-fried veg (THB138) with garlic is acceptable. The thing that bugs me is it costs the same as the <i>tom Yum goong</i> but even cheaper than a serving of chicken wings! <br />
<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK_food02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK_food02_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">I love greens :)</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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The <i><b>Pla Rad Prik</b></i> (Lit: Chillies covered fish) (THB240) is passable but there's really nothing to write home about.<br />
<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK_food03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK_food03_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The deep-fried fish is just so-so.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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At a mere THB138, the <i><b>Tom Yum Goong</b></i> is definitely the highlight of night. Not only the shrimps are fresh, the soup prepared with generous amount of herbal leaves has a perfect balance of sour and spiciness. [<b style="color: lime;">Recommended</b>]<br />
<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK_food04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK_food04_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The sizzling hot tom yum goong.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK_food05.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Tom%20Yum%20Kung/TYK_food05_tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Fresh shrimps.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a></center><br />
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Table for 2: The dinner for two set us back only THB771 (~SGD34). The price includes non-alcoholic drinks and tax.<br />
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My verdict:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Courtyard dining<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Fresh & savory <i>tom yum goong</i><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Cheap eat<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">-</b></span> Limited food selection</blockquote><br />
<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Getting there **</span></center><br />
It's at Khao San Road. Everyone knows the place. Just ask around when you are there.<br />
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Cuisine: Royal Thai cuisine<br />
Address: 189 Sukhumvit Soi 22 Bangkok<br />
GPS: NA<br />
Tel: 02-6633 2112 <br />
Open: 8am to 10pm<br />
Payment: Visa, Master, Diners & cash.<br />
Web: http://www.ruenmallika.com/<br />
Remarks: Nil<br />
Originally posted: September'2010<br />
Last updated: Nil<br />
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<blockquote><center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** The Restaurant **</span><br />
<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika01-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A fine lady greeted us on our arrival.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika03-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Because of the rain, we were ushered to this big low coffee table. </span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika02-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Looking to the left from our table is a small indoor garden. If not for the rain, we would have dined alfresco.</span></span></a><a name='more'></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika02.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="tooltip"><span class="middle"></span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika05.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika05-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The (unsightly) bar counter was right in front of us. Not the best view but, at least we had our drinks served promptly.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika06.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika06-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">On our right hand side was a corner of the restaurant.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika07.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika07-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The tables in the garden were kinda small...</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a></center><br />
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<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Table Setting **</span><br />
<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_table01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_table01-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Simple & minimalist table setting.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_table02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_table02-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Not for drinking, I believe. ^_^"</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_table03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_table03-tn.jpg" width="169" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">xxx</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_table04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_table04-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">That was the restaurant's food menu. Yes, we ain't exaggerating if we called it an encyclopedia. </span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_table05.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_table05-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Ruen Mallika probably has the best menu in town. Every dish has both Thai & English names, colorful pictures, serving size and prices clearly printed.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Here comes our foods **</span><br />
Our appetizer was one of their many signature dishes called '<i><b>Chan Cheu Boosaba</b></i>' (Lit: 'My name is Boosaba'). It is a selection of deep fried flowers/plants in tempura batter accompanied by a sweet & spicy dipping sauce. The floras were, from left to right of the top collage, frangipani flowers, roses, Chinese chives and oops, I could not recall the last one. [<b style="color: lime;">Recommended</b>]<br />
<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_collage.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_collage-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Chan Cheu Boosaba THB200</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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For the main course, we had a <i><b>Nam Prik Kapi Pla Tuh</b></i> (Fried mackerel with Thai shrimp chilli paste). In Thailand, for some reasons, mackerel is habitually (mistakenly?) known as <i>Pla Tuna</i> (Tuna fish) or shortened as <i>Pla Tuh</i>. Be warned that the chilli paste is extremely hot and it's strong enough to knock me off! But honestly, we enjoyed the kicks out of it. I guess the greens were there to help somewhat in neutralizing our numbed taste buds :)<br />
<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_food06.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_food06-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Nam Prik Kapi Pla Too THB300</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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In the name of healthy eating, we had a <b>Stir fried Japanese mushrooms with eggs</b>. The ingredients were fresh and we loved it. The thing that puzzled me was how did this fit in to 'Royal Thai cuisine'?<br />
<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_food05.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_food05-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Stir fried Japanese mushrooms with eggs THB250</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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The name said Royal Thai cuisine but I'm a Cantonese after all. Hence, it is almost imperative for me to have a dish of soup, whenever possible. Here we had a <i><b>Tom Kha Pla Salid Bai Makham Oon</b></i> (Lit: 'Salid' fish with galangal and young tamarind leave soup). The small Salid fish appeared to be fried before it was allowed to decoct in the <i>Tom Kha</i>. <br />
<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_food04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_food04-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Tom Kha Pla Salid Bai Makham Onn THB350</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<i><b>Tod Mun Goong</b></i> (Deep fried shrimp cakes) is a common and almost mundane food in Thailand. Although less exquisite and smaller in size, it's easily available as a finger food from roadside carts. This is akin to French Fries in USA or pizza in Italy. However, I find Ruen Mallika's version worth a second look. For its shrimp cakes are coated with little deep fried baby shrimps. And this adds another texture to the already tender souffle. The only quibble I have is that our serving of shrimp cakes seemed to be just a wee tad too spicy. It was bearable for me and definitely not a problem for the local Thais. [<b style="color: lime;">Recommended</b>]<br />
<a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_food07.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_food07-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Tod Mun Goong Fhoy THB250</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_food08.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ruen%20Mallika/ruenmallika_food08-tn.jpg" width="300" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Crispy little baby shrimps.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a></center><br />
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Table for 2: The bill came up to THB1897.50 (~SGD82) which was inclusive of a 10% service charge and before tipping. For all the delicacies and attentive service, we find the price to be acceptable.<br />
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My verdict:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Innovative dishes<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Idiot proof menu<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Acceptable price<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">-</b></span> Need more than a map to get there</blockquote><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
The restaurant is embedded deep in a sub-soi off Sukh22 even our taxi driver had a problem locating it. Take the corner 7-Eleven convenient store along the main Sukh22 road as a cue to turn in to the mentioned sub-soi. Ruen Mallika will be on your RHS.<br />
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Cuisine: Pastries & cakes<br />
Address: 1 Soi Daeng Udom, Sukhumvit Soi 33 Rd., Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Thailand<br />
GPS: NA<br />
Tel: 02 610 0111 Ext. 4129<br />
Open: 8am to 10pm<br />
Payment: Major credit cards & cash.<br />
Web: http://www.hotellotussukhumvit.com/fb/leboulanger.html<br />
Remarks: Nil<br />
Originally posted: August'2010<br />
Last updated: September'2010<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-weight:bold;color:red;">UPDATED: The hi-tea cake buffet promo has ended. (Sep'10)</span><br />
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<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** The Patisserie **</span></center><br />
The cake shop is conveniently located at the lobby floor of the hotel but they seem to have very limited tables. 3 to be exact, on the day of our visit.<br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulanger01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulanger01_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Le Boulanger's signage</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulanger02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulanger02_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Located on the lobby floor.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulanger03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulanger03_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">small selections of pastries and croissants.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><a name='more'></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulanger04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulanger04_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">but more than 30 choices of sliced cakes.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulanger05.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulanger05_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Hi Tea Cake buffet. 1200 - 1700. Baht 199++. (235 nett).</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulanger06.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulanger06_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Hotel Lotus by Accor</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Cakes, cakes & more cakes ... **</span></center><br />
A standard slice of cake costs THB80 and THB30 for each of the mini tarts. <br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake01_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Blueberry cheese cake</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake02_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Mocca cream cake</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake03_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Choc brownie cake</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake04_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Banana cheese cake</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake05.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake05_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Kiwi yoghurt cake</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake06.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake06_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Choc fudge</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake07.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake07_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Alexandra cake</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake08.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake08_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Macadamia cheese</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake09.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake09_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Orange cake</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake13.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake13_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">mini tarts</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Our picks **</span></center><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake14.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake14_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Lovely mini tarts</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake15.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake15_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Choc cheese cake</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake16.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake16_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Banana cheese cake ** recommended **</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake17.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake17_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Blueberry cheese cake</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake18.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake18_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Choc fudge cake</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake19.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangercake19_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">White choc strawberry cake</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangerpasta01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Le%20Boulanger/le_boulangerpasta01_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The pasta is free too!</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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Table for 2: The cake buffet costs THB199 per head before the addition of 7% VAT or THB235 nett (i.e. less than SGD10). The price includes unlimited servings of cakes, pastries and drinks. It also comes with 1 serving of pasta for the 2 paying customers. This was what the chef said to the bf which we find it strange. Anyway, we were not there for the pasta.<br />
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My verdict:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Wide selection of cakes & pastries<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Value for money<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">-</b></span> Limited tables<br />
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Details:<br />
Restaurant: Le Boulanger, Hotel Lotus Sukhumvit<br />
Buffet timing: It runs daily from noon to 5pm.<br />
Cost: THB199++ (before 7% VAT)<br />
Remarks: Kindly call them or check their web site to validate if this promotion is still ongoing. We had the buffet last month, July 2010 and last checked, the promotion has been extended to August 2010.</blockquote><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
Hotel Lotus Sukhumvit is about 10 minutes walk away from Phrom Phong BTS station.<br />
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<small>View <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=104170365062681919291.000487d2f8a3fcbda49aa&ll=13.736488,100.568054&spn=0.007295,0.00912&z=16&iwloc=00048d3f921819b175207&source=embed" style="color: blue; text-align: left;">Bangkok Food Map by Thaioholic</a> in a larger map</small>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-28737318760805977562010-07-09T02:38:00.017+08:002011-02-21T04:23:19.437+08:00Ratree Seafood @ SilomName: Ratree Seafood @ Silom<br />
Cuisine: Thai<br />
Address: Silom Soi 1, Bangkok.<br />
GPS: N13°43'41.46", E100°32'01.71"<br />
Tel: NA<br />
Open: 8pm to midnight.<br />
Payment: Cash only.<br />
Web: NA<br />
Remarks: NA <br />
Originally posted: July'2010<br />
Last updated: NA<br />
<blockquote><center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** The stall **</span></center><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree01_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Ratree's small banner</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree02_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">I believe she is the stall owner who also prepared our foods</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree03_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A humble selection of seafood</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Our table **</span></center><br />
We ordered a <i>yam woon sen</i> but because they ran out of <i>woon sen</i> (Thai glass noodle) that night, they offered to use <i>Mama Noodles</i> (a popular brand of instant noodles in Thailand) in lieu of <i>woon sen</i>. There we had a <i>yam Mama</i> which was marveliciously good! We couldn't say the same for the rest of the dishes though. The fried eggs and rice constantly reminds us of the Gulf oil spill. And the <i>tofu</i> (beancurd) soup looks as if there is an ongoing drought in Bangkok. Otherwise, the portions were really huge for both of us.<br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree04_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Our unexpected 'yam mama' (THB80) was surprisingly good</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree05.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree05_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A generous serving of stir-fried mixed veg (THB80)</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree06.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree06_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Fried eggs. The cooking oil was equally generous too! ^_^"</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree07.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree07_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The <i>tofu</i> soup (THB70) which has more ingredient than the stock</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree08.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ratree%20Seafood/ratree08_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A medium serving of 'oily' crab meat fried rice (THB120)</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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Table for 2: It's around THB400+ (~SGD17+) for an appetizer, a soup, two dishes, a medium serving of crab meat fried rice and a few bottles of mineral water. It's a bit expensive for a roadside fare but considering the number of dishes we'd ordered, it was still quite value for money. Especially when the serving size was so generous. In retrospect, we could have just ordered only the yam, a soup, a dish and eat them with plain steamed rice.<br />
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My verdict:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Generous serving size<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">-</b></span> Oily cooking</blockquote><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
Silom Soi 1, which is opposite Thaniya plaza, is next to Saladang BTS station.<br />
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Cuisine: Snack<br />
Address: Thanon Charoen Krung, Bangkok 10100.<br />
GPS: N13°44'30.16", E100°30'38.73"<br />
Tel: NA<br />
Open: NA<br />
Payment: Cash only.<br />
Web: NA<br />
Remarks: Lawt (หลอด) is drinking straw/tube in Thai language. Guay Tiao Lawt (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวหลอด) is, as the name suggests, flat noodles rolled up like a tube with fillings. <br />
Originally posted: Jun'2010<br />
Last updated: Added GPS coordinates and amended location description. (7/7/10)<br />
<blockquote><br />
<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** The stall **</span></center><br />
Just a few hundred metres down the <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://bodyholic66.blogspot.com/2010/05/gui-chai-tord-yaowarat.html">Gui Chai stall @ Yaowarat</a> that I previously blogged was another busy roadside stall selling ancient guay tiao lawt.<br />
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Although the name of guay tiao lawt suggests that the noodles take the form of a tube or a drinking straw, the one we had looked more like dried noodle <i>guay jub</i> with sweet source. I did a bit of <a href="http://bit.ly/cA2eaO" rel="http://bit.ly/plugins/iframe?hashUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FcA2eaO" target="_blank">Googling</a> and found guay tiao lawt may possibly resembled Hong Kong style <i>Chee Chong Fun</i> (rice sheet rolls). The current style could be a simplified version. Basically, that's how <i>Chee Chong Fun</i> would have been if it's sliced and mixed in a plate.<br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt01_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A simple stall along Thanon Charoen Krung</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt02_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Okay it may look a bit messy because of the crowd.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt03_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">It's only THB20 for a standard serving of this Guay Tiao Lawt.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
<a name='more'></a><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt04_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The pane says Guay Tiao Lawt Boran (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวหลอดโบราณ)</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt05.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt05_tn.jpg" width="144" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Long table by the road.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt06.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt06_tn.jpg" width="144" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Students also came to eat here.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt07.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt07_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">They are in front of <strike>Wat Mangkorn Kamalawat</strike> the Guang Dong Shrine.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Our order **</span></center><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt08.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt08_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">How the guay tiao lawt looked when it was served.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt09.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt09_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">We began the tossing of the noodles ...</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt11.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt11_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">It's evenly seasoned after tossing. BTW, this tastes sweet.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt12.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Guay%20Tiao%20Lawt/guaytiaolawt12_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Small baskets of noodles are steamed before serving.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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Table for 2: THB20 for a standard serving.<br />
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My verdict:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Cheap</blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
The roadside stall is along Thanon Charoen Krung and in front of <strike>Wat Mangkorn Kamalawat</strike> the Guang Dong Shrine, built by the Kwong Siew Foundation.<br />
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Cuisine: Snack<br />
Address: Thanon Charoen Krung, Bangkok 10100.<br />
GPS: N13°44'28.68", E100°30'40.04"<br />
Tel: NA<br />
Open: Daily from 2pm to 9pm.<br />
Payment: Cash only.<br />
Web: NA<br />
Remarks: Gui Chai Tord is fried Chinese chive dumpling where "Gui Chai" refers to the Chinese words "韭菜" (pronounced as <i>jiu cai</i>). I believe Thai people also called these ขนมกุยช่าย (Khanom Gui Chai).<br />
Originally posted: May'2010<br />
Last updated: -<br />
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<blockquote><center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** The stall **</span></center><br />
On one of the weekday's evening, the bf had some errands to run at Yaowarat. We went there by cab, when the traffic eventually slowed to a crawl. We alighted and found ourselves stopped right in front of this fried Chinese chive (Thai Teochiew: Gui Chai) dumpling stall tendered by a middle-age redhead Chinese lady. The stall was really busy. The flow of customers never seems to stop. We told ourselves we found something interesting! <br />
The bf spoke to the friendly lady stallholder briefly. She told us her dumplings typically sold out within 5 - 6 hours from the time she starts her business at 2pm. She added that her stall even opens on public holidays e.g. New Year & etc.<br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord01_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A humble stall along Thanon Charoen Krung</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord02_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The friendly <i>ah-jer</i> ...</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord03_tn.jpg" width="144" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Wonder how many pcs of chive dumplings are in these red tubs!?</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord04_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Apart from chive dumplings, there are also chive cakes.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><a name='more'></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord05.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord05_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Close up: loads of chive cakes.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord06.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord06_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Yummy</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord07.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord07_tn.jpg" width="144" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Their signpost but I didn't recall seeing any taro or yam dumplings when we were there.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord08.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord08_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">They were even in the news before.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<center><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'Rock Salt'; font-size: 18px; text-shadow: 2px 2px 2px #aaa;">** Our order **</span></center><br />
The accompanied dark source is a mixture of diluted sweet soy source and hot chilli seeds. Hence, it has a sweet and spicy flavor. <br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord09.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord09_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Their special sweet & spicy dark source.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord10.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord10_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">It's only 20 bahts for this serving.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord11.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord11_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle"></span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord12.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Gui%20Chai%20Tord/guichaitord12_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle"></span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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Table for 2: THB20 for 3 pieces.<br />
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My verdict:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Thick and crispy fried gui chai cakes<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Unique sweet/spicy dark source<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: lime;">+</b></span> Cheap<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">-</b></span> Limited seats</blockquote><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
Hua Lamphong is the nearest MRT station. Then again, it may still need a good 20 - 30 minutes walk to reach the roadside stall. The stall is located near the intersection of Thanon Chorenkrung and Thanon Phadung Dao.<br />
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Cuisine: Thai steamboat (or "hot pot" in some parts of the world)<br />
Address: Siam Square Soi 5, Rama 1, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330<br />
GPS: Not available<br />
Tel: Not available<br />
Open: Not available<br />
Payment: Cash & major credit cards<br />
Web: http://www.mkrestaurant.com/<br />
Remarks: -<br />
Originally posted: April'2010<br />
Last updated: 26May'2010<br />
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<span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">UPDATED: MK Trendi was also affected by the blaze set off by rioters on the 19th May'2010.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.xn--12c6cez7ezb.com/images/oqcrdsex25lhyhc750k.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://www.xn--12c6cez7ezb.com/images/oqcrdsex25lhyhc750k.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Credits: The rightful owner...</div><br />
<blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">The restaurant ...</span><br />
Usually after a consecutive days of heavy foods like the <i>gaeng</i>, <i>yams</i> and <i>som-tum</i>, MK Suki is always a good alternative for us. The Thai steamboat restaurant offers an extensive selection of greens. I love veg since I was young and it helps to balance my diet especially when I am in Bangkok, one of the many food paradise.<br />
The place we patronized this time was one located right in the heart of the trendy Siam Square. And MK Suki ingeniously created a new flagship called Trendi to serve its young and hippie community in that area. The funky decor at the ground floor was a head-turner. However, we soon found out that the rest of the levels were gloomy and uninspiring. I guessed that's how they keep their prices friendly.<br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-01_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The neon signboard outside MK Trendi.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-02_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The ground floor decor is bright and, as the name suggest, trendy.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-05.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-05_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">However, it is kinda small at this level.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
<a name='more'></a><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-05.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="tooltip"><span class="middle"></span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-03_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">We were assigned to a table on the ground floor.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-15.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-15_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Our table setting.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-20.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-20_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The upper floor looked gloomy and .... old!</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-21.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-21_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Unfortunately the "trendi" stops at ground floor.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-24.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-24_tn.jpg" width="144" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The 4 storey building looking from Soi 5.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Our order ...</span><br />
We had lots of greens. Interestingly, after making payment at the end of our dinner, we were presented with a small printed slip that gave a breakdown of nutrition values of what we ate. It was a pity that everything was in Thai script. <br />
PS: I didn't order the roasty stuffs. The bf did. I was gamed for a full veg dinner but not him. 555+<br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-07.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-07_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Boiling stock.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-04_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The dipping source has a strange taste.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-16.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-16_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The bf preparing the egg for the stock. Green spinach noodles at the background.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-06.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-06_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">You definitely need this since the table is so pathetically small.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-09.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-09_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Greens ...</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-11.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-11_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">more greens ...</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-10.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-10_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Japanese beancurd</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-12.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-12_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Wholesome Chinese mushrooms</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-13.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-13_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Sushi rolls.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-08.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-08_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Meat balls</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-14.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-14_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Fresh squids with fillings.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-18.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-18_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Crispy roasties.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-19.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/MK%20Trendi/mk_trendi-19_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A pot full of wholesome goodness *slurp*</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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Table for 2: THB653 (SGD29.04) for at least 10 steamboat platters, a serving of roast pork and duck, spinach noodles/ steamed rice and 2 cold green tea.<br />
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My verdict:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: lime;">+</span></b></span> Cheap<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: lime;">+</span></b></span> Cheap (in case you missed the first line)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: lime;">+</span></b></span> Fast and responsive services<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">-</b></span> Nothing trendy above the ground floor.</blockquote><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
Walking distance from Siam BTS station. MK Trendi stands at the corner where Rama I and Siam Square Soi 5 intercept.<br />
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Cuisine: Traditional Thai<br />
Address: 32 Petchburi Soi 17, Pratunam, Bangkok. (Opposite Pantip Plaza)<br />
GPS: N13°45'10.08", E100°32'17.72"<br />
Tel: (02)-252 8629 / (02)-653 7857<br />
Open: Daily from 11.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m.<br />
Payment: Cash & major credit cards<br />
Web: http://www.onceuponatimeinthailand.net/<br />
Remarks: -<br />
Originally posted: April'2010<br />
Last updated: -<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">The restaurant (indoor) ...</span><br />
The indoor dinning place is in an old two storey wooden house painted in pink. The small air-conditional restaurant occupies the first floor. The upper level houses two studios which mock up as bedrooms. As these studios are small & the angles are tight, I don't have a wide-angle cam to take any representative shots of these rooms. Suffice to say, we were very impressed by the nostalgic Victorian decor. <br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor01_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A demure signboard that doesn't say much of what lays behind.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor02_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Main entrance to the indoor restaurant. Servers are donned in traditional Thai costumes.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor03_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Warm lighting.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><a name='more'></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor04_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">We were informed that the owner is an professional photographer.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor05.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor05_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Posh.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor06.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor06_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Table setting in the restaurant.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor07.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor07_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A place where time stood still.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor08.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor08_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Wooden stairs leading to upper floor of the bungalow.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor09.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor09_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The upper level is not air-conditioned. Hence, it gets a tad stuffy here.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor10.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor10_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A corner of a studio room.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor11.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_indoor11_tn.jpg" width="144" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Canopy bed in one of the studios.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">The restaurant (Outdoor) ...</span><br />
We adjourned to the outdoor garden for some small bites. And indeed, our wish was granted by the blood thirsting mozzies. ^_^" It was so very thoughtful of the restaurant to have, strategically, planted a few mosquito coils. To further combat these flies, homemade lemon grass based mosquito repellent was also available for application. The bf loves the aroma of this repellent and he finds it rather effective. We bought a bottle of this spray which costs, iirc,THB80 (or THB120?).<br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_product01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_product01_tn.jpg" width="144" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Homemade lemon glass mosquito repellent.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_outdoor01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_outdoor01_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Dining in rainforest.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_outdoor02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_outdoor02_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">There were more outdoor diners than indoor.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_outdoor03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_outdoor03_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">If not for the hot weather, we would have had our full course dinner here.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_outdoor04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_outdoor04_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">A secret garden indeed.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Our order ...</span><br />
We had the appetizer and main course in the restaurant. Desserts were served in the garden under the starry night.<br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food01_tn.jpg" width="144" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Iced blended coconut juice. The glasses looked kinda kitschy!!!</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food02_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Miaeng Kham THB98.50</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food04_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Moo Daed Dio THB163.75</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food06.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food06_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Phad prio wan moo THB197</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food08.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food08_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Gaeng som gung THB289</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food07.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food07_tn.jpg" width="144" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Mark Phao Oon THB265.75</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food09.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food09_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Our table full of mouth-watering good foods.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food10.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food10_tn.jpg" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Desserts were served in the secret garden. Me: Coffee and Kluay Buat Chee. Him: Tea and Chinese lychee.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food11.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Once%20Upon%20a%20Time/once_food11_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The Kluay Buat Chee was the star of the night. The main thing is these bananas were cocked just nice and not soggy at all.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a><br />
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Table for 2: THB1656.88 for 5 dishes, 2 desserts, 2 hot & 2 cold drinks.<br />
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My verdict:<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: lime;">+</span></b></span> Fantastic ambiance at both indoor & alfresco<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: lime;">+</span></b></span> Smiling servers<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: lime;">+</span></b></span> Above average foods<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: lime;">+</span></b></span> Banana in coconut milk aka <i>Kluay Buat Chee</i> (Strongly recommended)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: lime;">+</span></b></span> Moderate pricing but justifiable <br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: lime;">+</span></b></span> Homemade lemon grass mozzie repellent (The bf loves its aroma)<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">-</b></span> Cheesy drinking glasses<br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: large;">-</span> Mozzies<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">-</b></span> Main course served when we barely started on our appetizer<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b style="color: red;">-</b></span> Their web site reminds me of the ancient Netscape Communicator @ @</blockquote><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
The restaurant is located in a small soi directly across Pantip Plaza. They are about 5mins walk in to the alley and on your RHS.<br />
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Cuisine: Snack<br />
Address: 2/F MBK<br />
Open: Daily<br />
Payment: Cash only<br />
Remarks: -<br />
Originally posted: March'2010<br />
Last updated: -<br />
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<blockquote>Last Monday evening we were at MBK for our routine facial at MD Clinic. It was already past 7pm when our "ionto" & whatnot were finally over. Needless to say, both of us were famished by then, although we haven't decided upon where to get ourselves fed.<br />
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I recalled a reader of this blog mentioned a Mont Nom Sod in MBK which we would love to try prior to a more sumptuous meal later. Honestly, the Thai bf and I hadn't a clue where they are located despite our frequent visit to MBK. The bf then consulted the clinic staffs for direction. We were duly informed that Mont is directly above MD Clinic which is at the ground floor.<br />
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We were at the doorstep of Mont within minutes. The pale and minimalist eating place is compact. It has barely more than 10 tables and almost every seat was taken that evening.<br />
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The bf ordered 2 toasts - 1 with sungkhaya/สังขยา (original flavor) spread, the other with condensed milk. Craving for more, I ordered a serving of steamed breads with pandanus sungkhaya. The original flavor is orange in color which is made from chicken eggs, coconut milk and sugar. The pastel green sungkhaya has pandan leaves added to the original version. The long plant gives the jam a nice fragrance and its inviting color. I've to add that this info was provided by the counter crew while I was placing our 2nd order.<br />
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Table for 2: Less than THB200 for 2 drinks, 2 toasts and a serving of steamed bread with sungkhaya.<br />
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My verdict: Despite of its small footprint, the crews are efficient. Counter staffs are helpful, although English is still pretty much non-existence.<br />
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There is also a writeup on <a href="http://bodyholic66.blogspot.com/2009/02/mont-nom-sod.html">Mont Nom Sod @ Dinsor Road</a>.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">The restaurant ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-021.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Mont @ MBK" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-021_tn.jpg" title="Mont @ MBK" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-022.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Mont @ MBK" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-022_tn.jpg" title="Mont @ MBK" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-002.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Mont @ MBK" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-002_tn.jpg" title="Mont @ MBK" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-003.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Mont @ MBK" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-003_tn.jpg" title="Mont @ MBK" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-011.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Mont @ MBK" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-011_tn.jpg" title="Mont @ MBK" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-012.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Mont @ MBK" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-012_tn.jpg" title="Mont @ MBK" width="256" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Our order ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-008.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-008_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">The bf decides the order today!</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-005.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-005_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">toasts with original sungkhaya (foreground) and condensed milk.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-010.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-010_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Close up!</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-014.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-014_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">My favorite steamed breads with pandan sungkhaya (THB55)</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-017.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mont/mont-mbk-017_tn.jpg" width="144" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">It tastes as good as it looks.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a></blockquote>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-45861260606852432212010-02-24T01:21:00.034+08:002010-11-25T01:49:06.053+08:00Baan Klang Nam (Main branch)Name: Baan Klang Nam<br />
Cuisine: Seafoods<br />
Address: Soi Ban Klang Nam (Soi 14, Rama III), Bang Khlo, Bang Kho Laem, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10120.<br />
GPS: N13°41'17.98", E100°30'07.92"<br />
Tel: (02)-682 7180 / (02)-682 7186<br />
Open: Daily (inclusive of major PHs) from 11.00 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.<br />
Payment: Cash & major credit cards<br />
Web: http://www.baanklangnam.net/<br />
Remarks: Baan Klang Nam is house in the middle of water in Thai.<br />
Originally posted: February'2010<br />
Last updated: -<br />
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<blockquote>We, a small group of 3, patronized Baan Klang Nam last month. It was shortly after New Year and reservation was made to ensure we have a table. My the other half insisted, over the phone, a table by the river. He reminded the person who took our booking again before hanging up.<br />
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While the name says Baan Klang Nam, it is actually a restaurant built by the bank of Chao Phraya River at the end of Soi 14 off Rama III Road. Do not take it literally that the eating place sits in the middle of the water.<br />
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On arrival, we were ushered to a table but the river-view was missing which upset the boyfriend. He demanded an alternative without 2nd thought. The server cordially invited us to another table (see 5th picture) which was cozy and far from other dining crowd. But the night was stale and the place was not air-conditioned. Read: stuffiness. We, once again, requested for a better ventilated place and finally settled down. ^_^"<br />
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Yes, it's trivia but this brings out my next 2 points ...<br />
<a name='more'></a><ul><li>Granted that these customers were a tad demanding and insisting at times, they unanimously agreed that the customer service was impeccable and spotless. Never was once, the server displayed any sign of unwillingness or impatience.</li>
<li>It was nearing 9pm. By all accounts, there was nothing spectacular by the river, near or far. It was pitch darkness. The 7th and 8th picture, below, speak everything. So don't get over-hype by the term "dining by the river".</li>
</ul>Once the trio got seated, the boyfriend and our Thai friend scrutinized the menu and decided what to be placed on the table. The only instruction I gave them was I wanted some special soup. Not the typical Thai fares like the ubiquitous <i>tom yum goong</i>, <i>tom kha gai</i> or <i>gang khiao wan</i>. Okay I was introduced to this sour & spicy <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=5519463891365993165&postID=4586126060685243221#">plaa neua on<span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">ปลาเนื้ออ่อน (lit: tender flesh fish)</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> soup. (Refer to the 6th picture from 'Our Order' or click <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://images.google.com.sg/images?um=1&hl=en&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B2%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%99&btnG=Search&aq=f&oq=&start=0" target="_blank">here</a> for more pictures from Google). The soup was strong and pungent, and the fish .... kinda crispy. It was an experience I must say.<br />
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The rest of the dishes we had were,<br />
<ul><li><strike><i>An appetizer which I can't recall its name</i></strike> Khao giiap bak mor</li>
<li>Stir-fried scallops with broccoli</li>
<li>Stir-fried calamari with chili and lemongrass</li>
<li>Deep fried prawns *** recommended ***</li>
<li>Chinese style crab meat fried rice *** recommended ***</li>
<li>Taro in coconut milk</li>
</ul>The humble Chinese style fried rice is of very high standard even if it is measured from where I am. The rice is not mushy. Every single grain is evenly cooked and glistened under light. Chinese style fried rice does not have tomato as ingredient.<br />
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Table for 3: THB1683. A few bottles of Singha beer were also included in the price.<br />
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My verdict: Service was consistently good, above-average foods and fairly reasonable price. </blockquote><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">The restaurant ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn01.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Baan Klang Nam" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn01_tn.jpg" title="Baan Klang Nam" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn02.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Baan Klang Nam" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn02_tn.jpg" title="Baan Klang Nam" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn03.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Baan Klang Nam" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn03_tn.jpg" title="Baan Klang Nam" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn04.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Baan Klang Nam" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn04_tn.jpg" title="Baan Klang Nam" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn05.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Baan Klang Nam" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn05_tn.jpg" title="Baan Klang Nam" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn06.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Baan Klang Nam" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn06_tn.jpg" title="Baan Klang Nam" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn07.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Baan Klang Nam" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn07_tn.jpg" title="Baan Klang Nam" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn08.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Baan Klang Nam" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn08_tn.jpg" title="Baan Klang Nam" width="256" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Our order ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food01.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food01_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Khao giiap bak mor</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food02.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food02_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Stir-fried scallops with broccoli</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food03.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food03_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Stir-fried calamari with chili and lemongrass</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food04.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food04_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Deep fried prawns - one of their signature dishes</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food05.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food05_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Chinese style crab meat fried rice. Recommended dish.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food06.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food06_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">This fish called 'plaa neua on' was from the sour and spicy soup.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" class="tt" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food07.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food07_tn.jpg" width="256" /><span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Taro with coconut milk. It was so-so.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food08.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food08_tn.jpg" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food09.jpg" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Baan%20Klang%20Nam/bkn_food09_tn.jpg" width="256" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
The restaurant is located at Bangkok city fringe which is no way near to any train station. If you are a tourist, going there by cab seems to be the only viable option.<br />
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Finally a little update on this blog after a short hiatus of 4 months.<br />
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Last year, I chanced upon a 2007 lakorn called Sroy Saeng Jan (<a href="#" class="tt">The Jewel of Bangbod<span class="tooltip"><span class="top"></span><span class="middle">Or 月光项链 in Chinese.</span><span class="bottom"></span></span></a>) starring none other than Rome & Rita. The synopsis, and more, of the drama can be found at <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://wasashimi.blogspot.com/2007/07/sroy-saeng-jan.html">Wasashimi's blog</a>.<br />
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But what really caught my attention was this song, Kwam Song Jam, played at the end of each episode. I have very little info who the singer is but the song touches my heart.<a name='more'></a><br />
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Singer: Vitsaraj Sookwattanasiri<br />
Title: Kwam Song Jam (Memory)<br />
<blockquote>Pap Khong Chan Lae Thur.<br />
The pictures of you and me<br />
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Took Sing Tee Thur Hai Chan<br />
Everything that you gave me.<br />
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Tee Tee Rao Nan Dern Pai Duay Kan<br />
The place where we walked together.<br />
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Ploy Hai Pen Adeet Sai Klong Wang Ting Wai<br />
Let it be just the past in the box that was left behind.<br />
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Tam Pen Leum Man Tae Tam Mai Mai Dee Kheun Leoy<br />
I pretend to forget about it, but why...it's not better.<br />
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*Prua Kae Piang Lab Ta<br />
Because just closing my eyes,<br />
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Kor Hen Pap Thur Yoo Yang Nan<br />
I still always see you.<br />
<br />
Yang Mai Mee Sak Kuen<br />
There're not any night<br />
<br />
Tee Chan Ja Luem Wa Yang Kong Rak Krai<br />
that I can forget who I still love.<br />
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Hak Chan Chai Samong Jod Jam Rueng Rao<br />
If I use my head to remember anything,<br />
<br />
Kor Yang Por Ja Luem Thur Dai<br />
I may be able to forget you.<br />
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Tae Chan Chai Hua Jai Kep Kwam Song Jam Rueng Khong Rao<br />
But I use my heart to memorize everything about us.<br />
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Tor Hai Payayam Sak Tao Rai<br />
No matter how hard I try,<br />
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Tae Kor Tam Dai Piang Kae Ting Rueng Rao Rob Rob Kai Pai<br />
what I can do is just leave everything around me.<br />
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Yak Ja Ting Thur Pai Hai Klai<br />
I want to leave you far away<br />
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Tae Kwam Rak Klab Ying Fang Luek Nai Jai Kuen Took Tee<br />
but my love is more deep-rooted in my heart every time.<br />
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Ja Tam Ngai Hai Tuen<br />
What can I do to wake up<br />
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Jal Kuen Tee Chan Fan Wa Yang Mee Thur<br />
from the night that I dream that I still have you.<br />
<br />
Tang Tee Kwam Jing Mai Mee<br />
although in the fact, I don't have.</blockquote><br />
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Credits: MV and translated lyrics are both taken from <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://wasashimi.blogspot.com/2007/07/sroy-saeng-jan.html">Wasashimi's blog</a>.BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-25239400529748406692009-09-21T03:24:00.012+08:002009-10-04T05:11:34.335+08:00Wat Rakhang - The Tripitaka HallEnglish name: The Temple of Bell<br />
Full name (Thai): วัดระฆังโฆสิตารามวรมหาวิหาร<br />
Full name (Transliterated): Wat Rakhang Kositaram Woramahaviharn<br />
Type: Buddhist temple<br />
Admission fees: Free<br />
Originally posted: September'2009<br />
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This is a continuation from my previous post - <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://bodyholic66.blogspot.com/2009/08/wat-rakhang.html">Wat Rakhang</a>.<br />
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<blockquote><ul type="square"><li><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">Hor Trai (The Tripitaka Hall)</span></li>
</ul>The Tripitaka Hall located within a tranquil garden to the west of the Ubosot was originally a residence for the King Rama I (1737 - 1809). The small residence is made up of 3 chambers which can be distinctively identified from the first picture. The short concrete steps in front of the building lead to the center chamber. <br />
Prior to the restoration works in mid 2007, the Tripitaka Hall was in quite a dilapidated state. I have posted a few old pictures of this hall at the foot of this blog.<br />
Note: Please remove your footwear at the concrete steps prior to entering the Tripitaka Hall.<br />
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<ul type="square"><li><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">Older pictures of the Hor Trai (The Tripitaka Hall)</span></li>
</ul>These pictures were taken in year 2006.<br />
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<ul type="square"><li><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">Restoration works in mid 2007</span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">References ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/7153/wrakag3.htm" target="_blank">SunThai - Wat Rakhang - The Tripitaka Hall</a>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-4165977270800932592009-08-27T17:53:00.042+08:002009-09-22T01:20:22.943+08:00Wat RakhangEnglish name: The Temple of Bell<br />
Full name (Thai): วัดระฆังโฆสิตารามวรมหาวิหาร<br />
Full name (Transliterated): Wat Rakhang Kositaram Woramahaviharn<br />
Type: Buddhist temple<br />
Admission fees: Free<br />
Originally posted: August'2009<br />
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"Rakhang" (ระฆัง) is bell in Thai language. An ancient bell was discovered in this temple grounds during the Ayuthaya period hence the given name of this temple. The original name of this temple was Wat Bang Wa Yai. Although the bell has since been transferred to Wat Phra Kaeo by the order of King Rama I (1737 - 1809), the temple has also been renamed to Wat Rajakhanthiyaram. This temple is still commonly known as Wat Rakhang till now.<br />
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Wat Rakhang belongs to the Royal Temples of second grade.<br />
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<blockquote><ul type="square"><li><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">Wat Rakhang from Tha Chang</span></li>
</ul>Located on the western bank of the Chao Phraya river. Most visitors arrive at the temple via Tha Chang (Chang Pier) on the eastern bank. Tha Chang is a short walking distance from the Grand Palace. Details of the neighborhood can be found in Google Map at the foot of this post.<br />
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<ul type="square"><li><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">Arriving at Tha Rakhang (Rakhang Pier)</span></li>
</ul>After disembarkation, Wat Rakhang is a mere 20m inland walk. The narrow path leading to the temple is dotted by make-shift stalls on both side. This is a small animal market where Buddhist devotees buy fishes, birds or small animals to make merit by setting them free.<br />
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We are regular patrons to the stall, in the first picture, tendered by the friendly old lady donned in pink. There is a small paper slip in the blue bucket on the 3rd picture. Prayer (in Thai script only) is printed on the slip and devotees kneel and chant accordingly when making merit by the river next to the Rakhang Pier.<br />
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<ul type="square"><li><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">The temple façade</span></li>
</ul>The temple completed its restoration work for the entire temple last year..<br />
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<ul type="square"><li><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">Ubosot (Exterior)</span></li>
</ul>The Ubosot (Ordination Hall) faces directly to the east entrance which opens to the stalls that I meantioned earlier. Two smaller praying chambers are located on the left and right of this entrance.<br />
<ul type="dot"><li>The roof and its <span style="font-style: italic;">Chofah</span></li>
<li>Taken when it was raining.</li>
<li>Front entrance. Picture taken from the left of the ordination hall.</li>
<li>This is the right flank. At the center of the picture is one of the eight boundary stones surrounding the Ubosot.</li>
<li>The left flank.</li>
<li>And finally the rear entrance of the ubosot. I have never seen these doors opened before.</li>
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<ul type="square"><li><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">Ubosot (Interior)</span></li>
</ul><ul type="dot"><li>At the center of the altar is a Buddha image in Mediation posture (Dhyana Mudra).</li>
<li>As above.</li>
<li>There is a red-carpeted raised platform on the left side of the ubosot where monks make their daily prayers. Also not to be missed is the lacquered wooden window panes on both sides of the hall. Three bells painted in gold with intricate details, arranged vertically, can be seen on each pane.</li>
<li>Sacred mural painted on the inner walls.</li>
<li>As above.</li>
<li>Fine prints on the ceiling.</li>
</ul>Note: Leave your shoes at the concrete steps before entering the ubosot.<br />
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<ul type="square"><li><span style="font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;">Around the temple</span></li>
</ul><ul type="dot"><li>The bell tower in front of the Tripitaka Hall.</li>
<li>Chedi.</li>
<li>Phra Prang.</li>
<li>One of the eight boundary stones around the Ubosot.</li>
<li>Entrance to one of the two praying chambers near the east entrance of Wat Rakhang.</li>
<li>This is the other praying chamber directly across the above.</li>
<li>Exquisite! Could't remember where was this taken though.</li>
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</blockquote><br />
For now, I left out my favorite spot, the Hor Trai (The Tripitaka Hall), of Wat Rakhang in this post, because it is getting lengthy here. <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://bodyholic66.blogspot.com/2009/09/wat-rakhang-tripitaka-hall.html">More on the sacred hall on my next post</a>. :)<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
Take a cab to the Chang Pier (Tha Chang) near the Grand Palace. After which, catch the river crossing ferry (THB3) to cross the Chao Phaya river. Wat Rakhang is only a stone throw away from the opposite pier, Tha Rakhang.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">References ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.chimburi.com/thai212.htm" target="_blank">Chimburi.com - Wat Rakhang</a><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/7153/watrakag.htm" target="_blank">SunThai - Wat Rakhang</a>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-75072298721937973652009-08-22T02:29:00.012+08:002009-09-21T16:56:02.100+08:00Wier Sukollwat - Kam Tham Tee Mee Kam TobOriginally posted: August'2009<br />
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I learned the song, <span style="font-style:italic;">Kam Tham Tee Mee Kam Tob</span> (Question that has an answer), from <a href="http://iheartlakorns.com/2009/07/love-rotation-ost/">Lyn's Lakorn Blog</a> sometime last month. It was one of the songs from the ongoing soap opera Love Rotation (วกเวียนหัวใจ) at Ch7. I have yet to watch the serials but I am mesmerized by this song sang by the melancholic voice of Wier.<br />
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Singer: Wier Sukollwat<br />
Title: Kam Tham Tee Mee Kam Tob (OST Love Rotation/วกเวียนหัวใจ/旋转的爱)<br />
<blockquote>The path that I have taken have generated many questions<br />
Who am I living for?<br />
Inside my heart, I question what is love<br />
I have never seized it.<br />
<br />
Today in my life, I have had the chance to met you<br />
The answer to my questions are instantly clear inside my heart<br />
<br />
You have helped me find the meaning<br />
what love really is<br />
when we met<br />
Every question in my heart<br />
has only you as the answer<br />
And today you are my answer (the question finally has an answer)</blockquote>Credits: Song and the translated lyrics are both taken from <a href="http://iheartlakorns.com/">Lyn's site</a>. <br />
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<br />
Below is a fan-made MV based on the lakorn itself. <br />
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Credits: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/tuktukland">tuktukland</a>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-76852663214543821342009-07-31T01:21:00.008+08:002010-06-09T00:36:50.562+08:00Face Bangkok - Lanna ThaiName: Face Bangkok - Lanna Thai<br />
Cuisine: Thai<br />
Address: #29, Soi 38, Sukhumvit Road, Prakanong, Klongtoey, Bangkok, 10110<br />
Tel: (02) 713 6048<br />
Open: <br />
Payment: Cash & major credit cards<br />
Web: http://www.facebars.com/bg/<br />
Remarks: <br />
Originally posted: July'2009<br />
Last updated: -<br />
<blockquote>A collection of old photos of 'Lanna Thai' Thai Restaurant from the Face Bangkok which is formed by a cluster of traditional Thai houses tucked quietly in the inner Sukhumvit Soi 38.<br />
<br />
The compound houses a chill-out bar by the name of Face Bar, Hazara an Indian restaurant, Visage ('Face' in French) the pastry shop and a spa, in addition to Lanna Thai!<br />
<br />
Table for two: No details.<br />
<br />
My verdict: Fantastic ambiance, impeccable service and definitely a place to impress your partner. <br />
<br />
Recommended: -</blockquote><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">The restaurant ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai_entrance.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Lanna Thai" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai_entrance_tn.jpg" title="Lanna Thai" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai02.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Lanna Thai" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai02_tn.jpg" title="Lanna Thai" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai01.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Lanna Thai" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai01_tn.jpg" title="Lanna Thai" width="256" /></a><br />
<a name='more'></a><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai03.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Lanna Thai" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai03_tn.jpg" title="Lanna Thai" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai04.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Lanna Thai" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai04_tn.jpg" title="Lanna Thai" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lanna_thai_buddha.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Lanna Thai" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lanna_thai_buddha_tn.jpg" title="Lanna Thai" width="" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannaithai_washrm.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Lanna Thai" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannaithai_washrm_tn.jpg" title="Lanna Thai" width="" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Our order ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai_food1.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Lanna Thai" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai_food1_tn.jpg" title="Lanna Thai" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai_food2.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Lanna Thai" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai_food2_tn.jpg" title="Lanna Thai" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai_food3.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Lanna Thai" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai_food3_tn.jpg" title="Lanna Thai" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai_food4.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Lanna Thai" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Face-Bangkok/lannathai_food4_tn.jpg" title="Lanna Thai" width="256" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
Alight at Thong Lor BTS and leave the station from Exit 4. <br />
<iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=104170365062681919291.000487d2f8a3fcbda49aa&ll=13.724335,100.579233&spn=0.014592,0.018239&z=15&iwloc=000487d3aa267559e1c0f&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=104170365062681919291.000487d2f8a3fcbda49aa&ll=13.724335,100.579233&spn=0.014592,0.018239&z=15&iwloc=000487d3aa267559e1c0f&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">Bangkok Food Map by Thaioholic</a> in a larger map</small>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-81953831922353489802009-06-21T21:26:00.013+08:002010-11-25T01:46:36.501+08:00Buri Tara Bar & RestaurantName: Buri Tara Bar & Restaurant<br />
Cuisine: Thai<br />
Address: 762/2 Rama III Road, Jatujak Rama III, Bangkok<br />
Tel: (02) 682 9457<br />
Open: 5pm - 1am<br />
Payment: Cash & major credit cards<br />
Web: <br />
Remarks: The restaurant offers both indoor and alfresco dining.<br />
Originally posted: June'2009<br />
Last updated: -<br />
<blockquote>Just some old photos of Buri Tara taken in 2006.<br />
<br />
Table for two: It's THB1007 for our sumptuous Thai dinner.<br />
<br />
My verdict: Nice river view dining place despite located more than THB100 taxi ride away from Bangkok City center.<br />
<br />
Recommended: <i>Tom Yum Goong</i> & morning glory salad.</blockquote><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">The restaurant ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara01.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Buri Tara entrance" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara01_tn.jpg" title="Buri Tara entrance" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara02.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Buri Tara: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara02_tn.jpg" title="Buri Tara: " width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara03.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Buri Tara: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara03_tn.jpg" title="Buri Tara: " width="256" /><a name='more'></a></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara04.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Buri Tara: Simple and minimalist interior" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara04_tn.jpg" title="Buri Tara: Simple and minimalist interior" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara05.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Buri Tara: Red oriental drapes" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara05_tn.jpg" title="Buri Tara: Red oriental drapes" width="256" /></a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Our order ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara06.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Buri Tara: Tom Yam Gung" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara06_tn.jpg" title="Buri Tara: Tom Yam Gung" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara07.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Buri Tara: morning glory salad" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara07_tn.jpg" title="Buri Tara: morning glory salad" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara08.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Buri Tara: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara08_tn.jpg" title="Buri Tara: " width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara09.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Buri Tara: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara09_tn.jpg" title="Buri Tara: " width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara10.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Buri Tara: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Buri%20Tara/buri_tara10_tn.jpg" title="Buri Tara: " width="256" /></a><br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
<iframe frameborder="0" height="350" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=104170365062681919291.000487d2f8a3fcbda49aa&ll=13.688855,100.53915&spn=0.058375,0.072956&z=13&iwloc=000487d399034ce35d5ae&output=embed" width="425"></iframe><br />
<small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=104170365062681919291.000487d2f8a3fcbda49aa&ll=13.688855,100.53915&spn=0.058375,0.072956&z=13&iwloc=000487d399034ce35d5ae&source=embed" style="color: blue; text-align: left;">Bangkok Food Map by Thaioholic</a> in a larger map</small>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-87238211827992452842009-05-25T01:28:00.016+08:002011-03-28T07:04:33.009+08:00Mango Tango @ Siam SquareName: Mango Tango @ Siam Square<br />
Cuisine: Dessert (Mango)<br />
Address: Siam Square Soi 4, Rama 1, Bangkok 10330<br />
Tel: (02) 658 4660<br />
Open: Daily 11am to 10pm<br />
Payment: Cash<br />
Web: http://www.mymangotango.com/<br />
Remarks:<br />
Originally posted: May'2009<br />
Last updated: March'2011<br />
<blockquote><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">UPDATE 2 : They found themselves <a href="http://bodyholic66.blogspot.com/2011/03/mango-tango-siam-square.html">a new place at Siam Square Soi 5</a> now. (3/11)</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">UPDATE 1 : I was informed that Mango Tango at Siam Square was badly affected by the blaze after the peaceful protest at downtown Bangkok turned in to violence on the 19th May'2010. (5/10)</span><br />
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<u><b>Original Post</b></u><br />
Just a photo update of Mango Tango at Siam Square. Changes have been made to the walls and lighting since our last visit. Their lighting is, literally, a <span style="font-style: italic;">low hanging fruit</span> now! We ain't sure if a mango a day really keeps (there's a missing 's' on the serviette) the doctor away, but we love the sense of <span style="font-style: italic;">mango</span>.<br />
<br />
Older pictures of Mango Tango can be found <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://bodyholic66.blogspot.com/2008/12/mango-tango-siam-square_21.html">HERE</a>.</blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">The restaurant ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Shop front of Mango Tango Siam Square" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901a_tn.jpg" title="Shop front of Mango Tango Siam Square" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="bench" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901b_tn.jpg" title="bench" width="144" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="bench" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901c_tn.jpg" title="bench" width="144" /></a><br />
<a name='more'></a><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901d.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="low hanging fruits" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901d_tn.jpg" title="low hanging fruits" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901e.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="graffiti walls" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901e_tn.jpg" title="graffiti walls" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901i.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Keeps doc away" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901i_tn.jpg" title="Keeps doc away" width="256" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Our order ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901f.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Fresh mangoes" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901f_tn.jpg" title="Fresh mangoes" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901g.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Fresh mangoes with sticky rice" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901g_tn.jpg" title="Fresh mangoes with sticky rice" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901h.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Fresh mangoes with sticky rice" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Mango%20Tango/mangotango-200901h_tn.jpg" title="Fresh mangoes with sticky rice" width="256" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
Walking distance from Siam BTS station.<br />
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<small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=104170365062681919291.000487d2f8a3fcbda49aa&ll=13.749973,100.534215&spn=0.01459,0.018239&z=15&iwloc=000487d3697efe87b3928&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">Bangkok Food Map by Thaioholic</a> in a larger map</small>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-84418191089889657872009-05-10T21:25:00.026+08:002009-10-04T04:25:28.578+08:00Scala Theatre @ Siam SquareName: Scala Theatre @ Siam Square<br />
Address: 184 Soi Siam Square 1 Rama 1 Road Pathumwan, 10330 Pathumwan, Bangkok<br />
Tel: (02) 251 2861 <br />
Payment: Cash<br />
Web: http://www.apexsiam-square.com/<br />
Remarks: The Chinese name for Scala Theatre is "银都".<br />
Originally posted: May 2009<br />
Last updated: July 2009 - Added a picture of Scala Theatre scene from Love of Siam.<br />
<blockquote><img alt="Thipsamai OJ" border="0" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala-love_of_siam.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 250px;" title="Love of Siam @ Scala Theatre" />I am mesmerized by this 1967 building when I saw it the very first time in Siam Square. Perhaps it was the beehive ceiling and its old-fashioned box-office. The nostalgic makes me fall in love. I recalled fondly Mew first hinted his infatuation to Tong, his childhood beau, right here in the movie <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Love_of_Siam" target="_blank">The Love of Siam (รักแห่งสยาม)</a>. *love* In my opinion, this place also makes a perfect setting for HK director Wong Kar Wai's (王家卫) next movie.<br />
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Scala is one of three cinemas, all located in Siam Square, owned by the Apex Group. The other two are <span style="font-style: italic;">Lido</span> and <span style="font-style: italic;">Siam</span> which are a few sois away from Scala. However, the latter two do not have building as iconic and visually captivating as the Scala Theatre.<br />
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Siam Square is fast evolving. With Siam Center Point gave way to the Digital Gateway which is still undergoing construction, it is a matter of time that the entire Siam Square will be transformed in to hyper malls with state-of-the-art facilities. In the midst of this modernization, I do hope a little bit of the old charm, read the Scala Theatre, is preserved.<br />
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Meanwhile, I will continue to snap as many pictures as I possibly could before this building eventually becomes a part of the history.<br />
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PS: Having said that, Scala Theatre, like many other beautiful buildings in Thailand, prohibits photo-taking within the building. They are not camera-friendly at all. This explains some of my hazy shots.<br />
</blockquote><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala01.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Scala Theatre: Façade by day" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala01_tn.jpg" title="Scala Theatre: Façade by day" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala02.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Scala Theatre: Night façade " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala02_tn.jpg" title="Scala Theatre: Night façade " width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala03.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Scala Theatre: Stairway to box-office" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala03_tn.jpg" title="Scala Theatre: Stairway to box-office" width="144" /><a name='more'></a></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala04.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Scala Theatre: Beehives ceiling" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala04_tn.jpg" title="Scala Theatre: Beehives ceiling" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala05.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Scala Theatre: Beehives ceiling (close-up)" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala05_tn.jpg" title="Scala Theatre: Beehives ceiling (close-up)" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala06.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Scala Theatre: lights up" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala06_tn.jpg" title="Scala Theatre: lights up" width="144" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala08.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Scala Theatre: Beehives ceiling (lights up)" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala08_tn.jpg" title="Scala Theatre: Beehives ceiling (lights up)" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala07.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Scala Theatre: Foyer" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala07_tn.jpg" title="Scala Theatre: Foyer" width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala09.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Scala Theatre: my fav pic" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Scala%20Theatre/scala09_tn.jpg" title="Scala Theatre: my fav pic" width="256" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Getting there ...</span><br />
Scala Theatre is walking distance from the Siam BTS station.<br />
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Further reading:<br />
1. <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://absolutelybangkok.com/the-scalas-old-cinema-glamour/" target="_blank">The Scala’s Old Cinema Glamour</a><br />
2. <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cinemas_in_Thailand#Apex">Wiki: List of Cinemas in Bangkok</a>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-8815126160909724032009-05-07T01:51:00.012+08:002010-09-26T02:04:49.260+08:00Bangkok Post: Banks asked to cut foreigners' ATM feesI first came across the above Bangkok Post's article at the <a href="http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Thai-Banks-Asked-Cut-Foreigners-At-t262510.html">ThaiVisa Forums</a>, but I find it difficult to correlate the article title with its content. Although the header says 'request to cut fees', it went on to justify why imposing fees is necessary and it is 'in line with expenses charged for cross-border ATM transactions in other countries'!<br />
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I had, <a href="">previously</a>, withdrawn cash from the UOB and Thanachart<sup><b>1</b></sup> auto-tellers along Silom Road. There was absolutely no additional fees levied at this end, less the service charge imposed by the Singapore bank which issued my ATM card.<br />
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If I have not mistaken, Kasikorn Bank has yet to levy the THB150 charge for cash withdrawal with a foreign card. Bangkok Bank, on the hand, seized the chance without second thought.<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Banks asked to cut foreigners' ATM fees</span><br />
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By: SOMRUEDI BANCHONGDUANG <br />
Published: 4/05/2009 at 12:00 AM<br />
Newspaper section: Business<br />
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The Thai Bankers' Association will ask local banks to cut fee charges for foreign cardholders using local ATMs, according to association secretary-general Twatchai Yongkittikul.<br />
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He said the TBA would hold talks among its members about current fees.<br />
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But he cautioned that any cuts would likely be marginal, as most of the fees represented charges imposed for international network access and simply passed on to end-users.<br />
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Since mid-April, foreign cardholders withdrawing funds from local ATMs have been charged 150 baht per transaction.<br />
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Dr Twatchai said the fee largely came from new transaction charges imposed by international service providers MasterCard Worldwide and Visa Worldwide to cover interchange network costs.<br />
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<span style="color:pink;">Local banks, which had previously absorbed the expenses, are now looking to pass on their own operating expenses to customers, arguing that the fees charged in Thailand are in line with expenses charged for cross-border ATM transactions in other countries.</span><br />
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Dr Twatchai acknowledged that a number of foreign tourists and expatriates had complained about the added fees.<br />
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At a minimum, he said, local banks should communicate better with customers about the expenses banks incur for processing international transactions.<br />
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Local banks should give more information about fees on the ATM screen, and then customers can make their own choice about whether to continue with the transaction," Dr Twatchai said.<br />
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"The TBA will try to raise awareness about the issue. Unfortunately, right now many foreign customers have a negative view of local banks due to the fee issue."<br />
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But a MasterCard spokesman denied that the 150-baht ATM access fee imposed by many Thai banks stemmed from any recent fee change or initiative by the company. The spokesman said MasterCard last notified member banks in October 2007 about a 0.2-percentage-point increase in fees effective from January 2008 under cross-border agreements. Since then, no other fee increases have been made related to ATM charges.</span></blockquote>Source: <a href="http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/16138/banks-asked-to-cut-foreigners-atm-fees">Bangkok Post</a><br />
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PS:<br />
1. Apparently, the THB150 fees was first imposed somewhere in April this year. It was mentioned in ThaiVisa Forums that Thanachart Bank does slap the mentioned fees for every cash withdrawal using a foreign ATM card. I would have to re-ascertain this the next time when I am in Thailand.BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-90170819247877040892009-04-26T23:36:00.012+08:002009-10-04T04:30:24.646+08:00Ko Kred Cowboy BarName: Ko Kred Cowboy Bar<br />
Cuisine: Snack<br />
Address: Ko Kred<br />
Tel: Nil<br />
Open: -<br />
Payment: Cash<br />
Web: Nil<br />
Remarks: -<br />
Originally posted: April 2009<br />
Last updated: -<br />
Date visited: May 2008<br />
<blockquote>Table for two: No details<br />
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My verdict: <br />
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Recommended: Nil<br />
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In a nutshell<br />
Likes: <br />
> rustic and laid-back setting<br />
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Dislikes:<br />
> Nil<br />
</blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">The eatery ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar01.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: Entrance" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar01_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: Entrance" width="144" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar02.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar02_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar03.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar03_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="256" /></a> <a name='more'></a><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar04.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar04_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar05.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar05_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar06.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar06_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar07.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar07_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar08.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar08_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar09.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar09_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="144" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar10.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar10_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="144" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar11.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar11_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="144" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar12.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar12_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="144" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar13.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar13_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="144" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar14.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar14_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="144" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar15.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar15_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="144" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar16.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar16_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="144" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar17.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar17_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="256" /></a> <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar18.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar18_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: " width="256" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">The snacks ...</span><br />
<a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar19.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: Iced grass-jelly" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar19_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: Iced grass-jelly" width="256" /></a><a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar20.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: Steamed cupcake (ขนมถ้วย)" border="0" height="192" src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/BODYholic/Ko%20Kred/cowboy%20bar/cowboybar20_tn.jpg" title="Ko Kred Cowboy Bar: Steamed cupcake (ขนมถ้วย)" width="256" /></a><br />
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Further reading:<br />
1. <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=173&Itemid=497" target="_blank">Cowboy—Get Out of Town!</a><br />
2. <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://unecstaticmind.blogspot.com/2008/11/ko-kred.html" target="_blank">Ko Kred by unecstatic mind</a>BODYholichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364655234994783379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519463891365993165.post-64981478845331923802009-04-18T22:53:00.017+08:002009-10-04T04:32:38.439+08:00Ko Kred Kanom JeenName: Ko Kred Kanom Jeen<br />
Cuisine: Thai<br />
Address: Ko Kred<br />
Tel: Nil<br />
Open: -<br />
Payment: Cash<br />
Web: Nil<br />
Remarks: Kanom Jeen's Thai script - ขนมจีน<br />
Originally posted: April 2009<br />
Last updated: -<br />
Date visited: May 2008<br />
<blockquote><span style="font-style: italic;">Kanom Jeen</span> (ขนมจีน) is a kind of white round noodles. It is thicker than <span style="font-style: italic;">sen mee</span> (เส้นหมี่) or what's similar to <span style="font-style: italic;">mee hoon</span> (米粉) in Singapore. <span style="font-style: italic;">Jeen</span> is Chinese in Thai language. Hence, <span style="font-style: italic;">Kanom Jeen</span> is also sometimes translated as Chinese noodles/pasta.<br />
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I have a feeling that our Singapore's <a bitly="BITLY_PROCESSED" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laksa" target="_blank">Peranakan Laksa</a> is somehow related to Thai <span style="font-style: italic;">Kanom Jeen</span>.<br />
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Table for two: No details<br />
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My verdict: To be honest, I haven't had much experience with <span style="font-style: italic;">Kanom Jeen</span>. But the first impression of this riverside eatery gave was orderly and, to some extend, neat. My self-made dish was inviting, although the curries were really spicy.<br />
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Recommended: Nil<br />
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In a nutshell<br />
Likes: <br />
> Simple, unpretentious dining place by the river<br />
> Fresh ingredients<br />
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Dislikes:<br />
> Nil<br />
</blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">The eatery ...</span><br />
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