Thai Chili Frog (ผัดเผ็ดกบ) That Made Me Cry, Loong Thai (ลุงไทยข้าวแกง...
Loong Thai Khao Gaeng (ลุงไทยข้าวแกง (เพชรบุรี) is a fine restaurant in Chiang Mai and serves northern Thai style rice and curry. Their dishes are insanely spiced with chilies, and my meal made me cry...
View ArticleYuutaro Restaurant – Japanese Lunch Specials at Central Embassy
I’ve probably mentioned this numerous times, but when I’m not eating Thai food, my wife and I like to go out for Japanese food in Bangkok. My latest venture was to Central Embassy, the brand new high...
View ArticleSai Ua La Wan (ร้านไส้อั่วลาวัลย์) – Sausage in Chiang Mai
Sai ua (ไส้อั่ว also spelled in English as sai ooah) is one of the foods that Chiang Mai is most famous for. It’s a famous northern Thai sausage that’s infused with a beautiful blend of spices and...
View ArticleSoei (ร้านเส่ย) – One of My Ultimate Favorite Restaurants in Bangkok
There are countless outstanding restaurants in Bangkok, but I kid you not, when I say Soei (ร้านเส่ย) is one of the absolute BEST restaurants I’ve ever eaten at in the city (if not the world). Soei...
View ArticleFai Klom Thana (ร้านไฟกลมธนา) – Good eats behind PTT headquarters
A few days ago, I was in the Chatuchak area of northern Bangkok, and I came across Fai Klom Thana on Foursquare; It looked like my kind of place, and since we were in the area, we went to try them out....
View ArticleThe Courageous Kitchen Visits Bangkok’s Naj Thai Cooking School
Earlier this year I kicked off a project teaching kids to cook as a way to build confidence, encourage nutrition, and teach invaluable life skills. I named the project The Courageous Kitchen and have...
View ArticleThai Beef Noodles at Wattana Panich, Ekkamai (วัฒนาพานิช-ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเนื้อ)
No words are necessary here… I’m just going to give you a moment to dwell upon one of the most beautiful swimming pools of slow bubbling cubes of beef you may have ever seen… It was one of the most...
View ArticleYee San (ร้านยี่สาร) – Traditional Thai Food, Lovely Atmosphere
Krua Baan Yee San (ครัวบ้านยี่สาร) is a restaurant, located in Nakhon Pathom (about an hour outside of central Bangkok), that serves traditional Thai food. I actually had a chance to eat here during a...
View ArticleAwesome Dishes at Pat Radna Moo Noom (พัฒน์ ราดหน้าหมูนุ่ม) in Bang Kapi
If you’re looking for no-frills Thai Chinese stir fry dishes, and if you happen to be in Bang Kapi, Pat Radna Moo Noom (พัฒน์ ราดหน้าหมูนุ่ม) is a restaurant worth checking out. The tables are wrapped...
View ArticleRevisiting Baan Suan Pai and The Spring Epicurean Market During the Thai...
The street I live on has donned the yellow flags and restaurants have put out special menus for this week’s Thai Vegetarian Festival which lasts from September 23rd until October 3rd. One of my...
View ArticleYunnanese Restaurant in Mae Salong, Chiang Rai (ร้านอิ่มโภชนา)
Along with the beautiful scenery, and the fresh mountain air, one of the main reasons I wanted to take a day trip from Chiang Rai to the small village of Mae Salong (แม่สลอง), was to eat. Mae Salong...
View ArticleKanom Jeen Curry Noodles in Korat, Thailand (ขนมจีนครูยอด)
Kanom jeen (ขนมจีน) is a type of soft rice noodles that is popular throughout Thailand, from Isan to the south of the county. It can be eaten along with salads (like som tam), but my favorite way, and...
View ArticleWhen You’re In Chiang Rai, Eat at Lab Sanam Keela (ร้านลาบสนามกีฬา)
I had no idea what to expect when Ying (my wife) told me we needed to check out a restaurant called Lab Sanam Keela (ร้านลาบสนามกีฬา), on our latest visit to Chiang Rai. Little did I know, I was in for...
View ArticleThese Giant River Prawns in Ayutthaya, Will Make Your Jaw Drop!
Few things in the world are as beautiful as prawns the size of your forearm. Ayutthaya, the ancient capital city of Thailand, is one of the most famous places in the country for devouring jumbo sized...
View ArticleGrilled Chicken Perfection in Khon Kaen (ไก่ย่างระเบียบเขาสวนกวาง)
Isaan (Isan), the northeastern region of Thailand, is home to some of the most well known Thai grilled chicken, and som tam (green papaya) recipes in the country. I spent some time in Khon Kaen...
View ArticleNorthern Thai Food at Lu Lam Restaurant (ร้านหลู้ลำ) in Chiang Rai
In a beautiful location, with a river-view, Lu Lam (ร้านหลู้ลำ) is one of the more well known restaurants in Chiang Rai. It’s located on the quieter side of the city, the same general area as many...
View ArticleIn Chiang Rai, Don’t Miss a Meal at Ja Jaroenchai (ร้าน จ.เจริญชัย)
There are some restaurant you eat at, that, as soon as you take your first bite, you know everything they cook is going to be marvelous – one of those restaurants that just makes good all around food....
View ArticleHalal Food in Chiang Rai at Roti Pa Yai (ร้านโรตีป้าใหญ่)
Located on the peaceful east side of Chiang Rai, is Roti Pa Yai (ร้านโรตีป้าใหญ่), a Muslim halal restaurant. In this part of town, although it’s quiet and has a much more calm and country feel to it...
View ArticleRang Mahal Indian Restaurant – Everything I Ate at the Sunday Brunch Buffet
Indian food has always been one of my favorite cuisines in the world. Rang Mahal is one of the most well known Indian restaurants in Bangkok, and I had been wanted to eat there for years now. Finally...
View ArticleUtterly Good Som Tam and Grilled Chicken in Ubon Ratchathani
As I’m sure you’ve heard me say more than a few times on this blog, there are few greater combinations than som tam (green papaya salad) and gai yang (grilled chicken). It’s a combo that never gets...
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