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I have been shpping Oakland Chinatwon for 20+ years both for Chinese and Thai ingeients. We often shop the Friday Farmer's Market there and pick up some great produce. Caution tese farmers sell fruit to nearby markets as well and prices are lower at the markets for fresh fruit! We often pop into Le Cheval for the Claypot for lunch and split it. It is a large portion. If you really want a big treat their Vietnamese Beef 7+ ways is quite a meal! Walking tour of Cjinatown? If you need help on ID ingredients and stores let me know. I specialize in Thai cuisine and have traveled to Asia and India, etc, 30+ times. We usually spend a month in Nov/Dec. exploring various areas of Thailand, Burma, Vietnam, etc. Mary-Anne, foodie in Alamo

We often travel to the The Kingdom of Thailand. In fact I have been there 30+ times on business and pleasure over the past 15 years. Two of our favourite places to eat in Bangkok (We go there a couple of times on every trip.) Soombon for Curry Crab the best in the world and very reasonable! There are a couple of branches. One is near Patpong Road, another is near Soi, Square, the 3rd is way out Sukhimvit at like Soi 120 or something. Hyatt Hotel, 5th floor restaurant for lunch You order anything and as much as you want from the menu! The service, atmosphere and authentic food are excellent. It is prix fis set menu and such a bargain way to try many Thai specialties. We order 2 dishes at a time or they bring everything at once and it will get cold. We just spend the afternoon nibbling and drinking Singha in a lovely setting. There are many great restaurants in Bangkok, but these are the best and for the baht by far the best for clean, well prepared authentic food.