Stupid_American Off to Bangkok!

[Stupid_American]

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?

[WHS]

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?

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Hey, we just got back. There was a huge food festival in the plaza in front of Central World Plaza around new year. What are those fish with herbs stuffed in their mouths grilling over charcoal? I don't if it's there year-round, but there was an incredible noodle stand in front of the EGV cinema across the street. We were staying over the bridge from the khao man gai restaurant on Petburi Rd--great stuff!

[Stupid_American]

We were staying over the bridge from the khao man gai restaurant on Petburi Rd--great stuff!

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Are you talking Kaiton?

Their sauce is about the best I've found.

Were the Cokes ice cold ?

[Stupid_American]

What are those fish with herbs stuffed in their mouths grilling over charcoal?

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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!

[WHS]

Yep, that's it--fluorescent lighting and all. Every single thing we ate in BKK was delicious except for the nasty Tandoori Chicken at Rang Mahal--serves us right for eating off message...

[MsMelkor]

You should have a section on roti carts!

[Stupid_American]

You should have a section on roti carts!

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I have yet to try any of the famous "banana pancakes".

Do you have a favorite?

[MsMelkor]

You should have a section on roti carts!

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I have yet to try any of the famous "banana pancakes".

Do you have a favorite?

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Plain - just sweetened condensed milk on top. The best ones are made with two balls of dough smushed together before flung into a paper-thin pancake.

[prasantrin]

I have yet to try any of the famous "banana pancakes".

Do you have a favorite?

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There's a guy on Sukhumwit Soi 11 (I think Soi 11--the same Soi as the Joke Club and Ambassador Hotel). Standard is with egg (regardless of plain or banana) so make sure to ask for it without, if you don't want it. His roti are not as good as the ones I've had in Chiang Mai, but they're still good.

[Stupid_American]

There's a guy on Sukhumwit Soi 11 (I think Soi 11--the same Soi as the Joke Club and Ambassador Hotel).  Standard is with egg (regardless of plain or banana) so make sure to ask for it without, if you don't want it.  His roti are not as good as the ones I've had in Chiang Mai, but they're still good.

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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?

Edited February 6, 2005 by Stupid_American (log)

[prasantrin]

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?

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He's usually there from the afternoon. Sometimes he's there around noon, but I would usually see him there from 3 or 4-ish. You could actually by-pass most of the sexy video stuff since the soi is just off one of the entrances to the Skytrain.

My in-laws? I don't have any in-laws, except my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, both of whom are farang. But maybe I can ask my cousins. They all love food (it's a Yuthasatrkosol tradition).

BTW, Yaowarat at night has fabulous food stalls set up. I didn't get the chance to go, but my cousin highly recommended it--even if just to take pictures. I also picked up a lovely salted threadfin (whole) for just 160 baht, plus other assorted goodies. If you care to see some of my haul, take a look at my album . It's not even near completion, but I have pictures of some of the stuff I bought at Yaowarat.

[trillium]

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!

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What exactly do you mean with the road kill fish? Are we talking about the small sized snack mixtures with nuts and other stuff, or are we talking about the bigger fish done the classic deep fried until crispy and then sprinkled with deep fried garlic? If it's either of those two, I can imagine why you'd avoid them....

regards,

trillium

[Stupid_American]

What exactly do you mean with the road kill fish?  Are we talking about the small sized snack mixtures with nuts and other stuff, or are we talking about the bigger fish done the classic deep fried until crispy and then sprinkled with deep fried garlic?  If it's either of those two, I can imagine why you'd avoid them....

regards,

trillium

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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!

[Stupid_American]

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!

[Pan]

35 Baht = 0.86741 US Dollars at current exchange rates, according to Yahoo.com's Currency Converter, so basically, 87 cents.