Stupid_American

The French Market is a pretty good value. The Pizza Port, in Tomorrowland, is another. It's pastas, pizzas and salads. If the OP wishes to stay inside the park, I would suggest either.

My map, Disney Perimeter Hotels, will show you where your hotel is located, relative to that entrance. There are a couple outdated features, but the hotels are correct.

With kids in mind,..... Outside the resort, Marri's, at Katella and Walnut (SW corner of the park), does good pizza/Italian. They will also deliver to area hotels. There are various family restaurant chains on Harbor, across the street from the parks. Mimi's, at the north end, near Howard Johson's, is a good breakfast spot. In Downtown Disney, the Rainforest Cafe will have plenty to occupy a short attention span. I've never been, but I've heard good things about Tortilla Joe's. Downtown Disney is accessible from the Monorail. Although not dining "destinations", these places offer more than burgers and fries: In Disneyland, Pizza Port, in Tomorrowland, has some variety (pizza, pasta and salads). The French Market, New Orleans Square, isn't too bad. Rancho de Zocalo, Frontierland, has a following, with a variety of Mexican dishes. In California Adventure, Pacific Wharf Cafe offers soups, salads and "deli" sandwiches. If you decide to give in to a junkfood Jones, try a smoked turkey leg, or corn dog from one of the carts. The turkey legs will feed 2 and the corn dogs have a huge following (my favorite corn dog). The Corn Dog Truck:

Correction: I guess that would make it my favorite food in Singapore. In all, I wasn't impressed with Singapore dining. I'm not big on seafood and I hate curry dishes. Almost all the eateries our hosts shared with us specialized in one or the other. Pow Sing was good. I love chicken rice. They make the best rice I've eaten.

One of the biggest problems is the format of Thai dining versus Western dining. Thais will go to this cart/still/shop for duck soup, that for pad thai, and still another for laad naa. Many shops graduated from stalls, which graduated from carts. In the US, health codes of most counties don't lend themselves to food carts. There's really no chance for the one dish wonder to get the exposure to grow into something bigger. As far as offering the items on their menu, many of the "Thai restaurants" in Thailand suffer from the same mediocrity as those in the West. Often what makes the "stand out" dish is a broth or sauce with requires some commitment. When they try to be all things to all people, the usually fail on most counts. Also; Although most of the carts, stalls and shop will beat most anything here, there are good and bad. If you are to head over, check resources such as this, and ask locals after you arrive. Thais are always happy to share their favorite spots. "Business Lunch"; Soi Convent:

Although I don't know SF Thai,....... Many guage a Thai restaurant by bizarre renditions of duck lip curry and pig snout sausage. For the most part, it's not that exotic. Lunch will often consist of a spoon of this, or a spoon of that, over rice. One thing that sets "down home" street food apart from anything you'll find in a "Thai food restaurant" is that Thai stalls usually stick to one item, or variations of it. Here's my favorite duck soup spot: Here's a slideshow of "typical" stall food (scratch the dimsum and tempura):Bangkok Food All the single dishes ran 25~35 baht ( 65~85 cents). I threw in the tempura for price comparison. At Fuji Restaurants, this set, along with fruit and Thai tea for desert, will run 110 baht, or less than $3. The "rotiboy" is from Singapore. Have a blast! Anyone interested in Thai food should take a trip to Thailand. Although the flight is grueling, and a bit expensive, compared to US destinations the rest of the vacation will cost nothing.

My "Cheap Eats" site, below, has plenty of cheap/unusual eateries.

My favorite Singapore food: ROTIBOY!

Here's a photo of the curried chicken: The sauce is a sweet base with chilis added. If you like it, pour it over the rice. The soup's not much but comes with it. If you make it to the Silom Road, around lunch, head to United Center's 3rd floor foodcourt for some kuayteaw: It's from the little stand towards the left, at the rear: She's been whipping this stuff up for over a decade. It's all she makes. The tangy/sweet red sauce sets it off nicely. Once again, the soup's part of the deal. Each of these entrees will set you back 35 baht!

I used to love their chili relleno burritos and potato tacos! I haven't been for many years Back when smoking was allowed in restaurants, I always wondered who would buy those "pretty" dresses hanging from the ceiling (yes, they were for sale!). Between the tobacco and food, I doubt you could ever wash the stink out.

If you are a good girl, be sure to pick up an "I sat in my chair and kept my mouth shut, at the Ramos House Cafe" T-shirt!

It's not fancy, but El Adobe has been in business for over 50 years; the building is over 175 years old ! It's one of the few remnants of Old San Juan (surviving the "improved" San Juan Capistrano). It might be worth a stop before it's turned into a coffee house or sushi bar.

Okay, this is a slight divergence from this topic, but as a relative newcomer to this area, which exits are you referring to, when you speak of Thai Town? I have no clue as to where it is and would appreciate specific exits to use, as I want to explore this area as well. ← Hollywood Blvd, from 101 north, puts you in Thaitown. Turn right at the signal. Thaitown

For lunch, Eat-A-Pita is a casual, outdoor setting with healthy choices.

I'm talking about the dark, crispy fried perch looking things, of many sizes. They remind me of the annual die-off at the Salton Sea!

I guess I'll have to brave Sukhumvit (right in the middle of Nana yet)! I'll be sure to wear my "I don't need a sexy video" T-shirt !!! Is he there during the day? Maybe the in-laws have a favorite?

I have yet to try any of the famous "banana pancakes". Do you have a favorite?

Thais are completely nuts over fish. There are so many varieties, I can't even begin to name them. I classify 3 main whole-fish groups: "Fish with bushes" = what you're asking about "Fish with stuff poured over them" = sauced fish "Road Kill Fish" = those crispy dry fried things you see everywhere I've had some good luck with the first two, and avoid the last!

Are you talking Kaiton? Their sauce is about the best I've found. Were the Cokes ice cold ?

I grew up in San Diego. The thing I liked about it is that the food was real. Those in the know seem to send people towards the Gaslamp. I hope it doesn't spread! Point Loma Seafood is definitely in contention for best fish sandwich, anywhere. But, alas, you wish to dine .............

I'm heading off to Bangkok in a couple months. While there, I'm going to work on a Bangkok "Cheap Eats" site. Does anybody have any favorites that might be worth checking out? Anybody want something checked out? Due to the number of inquiries by transit passengers, one area I will try to explore a bit deeper is Rangsit. I'll do some Aw Kaw Taw, MBK and other markets/courts. I'm not looking for Blue Elephant, Vertigo or other upscale eateries or chains. I'm working on the carts, stalls and storefront operations. Any recs?

There's Northwoods Inn. There's one at the I-5 at Valley View, La Mirada, Huntington and Rosemead, San Marino, and there was one in Naples, although I haven't passed by there lately. They're those "snow covered hunting lodge" looking places. Although they may not be "the best" steakhouse around, they have a lot of character. And those BAKED POTATOES !

1. "Home cooking" from cast iron pots and pans. 2. Too young to remember. 3. Too young to remember (American Chinese and Mexican) 4) See #3 5) Enchiladas at the Serta Family ranch, Sonora, Mexico. Note on 2, 3 , and 4: My mother always had us "try" everything, at least once. From my earliest recolections, I've been eating just about everything. Therefore, "cuisines" in and of themselves, really don't stand out.

The Brits are reporting Brits, Canadians report Canadians; That's just the way it is. These are people with whom we can identify. I live in Bangkok part of the year. Very few westerners can identify with middle class Thais, let alone the poor. The "sweatshop" hysteria testifies to that! Now, when the supermodel and her boyfriend are a top story, and Khun Phum, Thailand's King's grandson isn't, that a rub! We talk with family, daily. Right now, Thai broadcasting has curtailed "entertainment" programming; they are covering the situation. Official New Years celebrations have been canceled in Thailand. Life goes on, but there is very little "normal" in Thailand right now.

This couldn't have happened at a worse time. December through February is the peak season for tourism for the region.