Pad Thai

Riverside meal at Jin Chieng Seng in the Wat Pho area

July 1, 2016 // 0 Comments

Jin Chieng Seng has a good reputation for their Pad Thai, so of course I had to try it as I was in Bangkok’s main temple area (Dusit). And it didn’t disappoint, the Pad Thai was tasty and well made with fresh prawns, one of the best I’ve had when talking about full-fledged [Read more]

Thip Samai – street food created by a royal decret

January 10, 2016 // 4 Comments

If I asked you to name just one Thai dish, it would be a reasonable good chance that you pronounce the letters P a d T h a i. It’s considered Thailand’s national dish, and is possible also the best known dish outside Thailand. If you’re inn for a plate, Thip Samai is one of the [Read more]

Bangkok’s best Pad Thai at Orawan

August 25, 2015 // 6 Comments

I love Pad Thai when well made, just as much as I hate a blend version of what it can be. Unfortunately the latter version is the norm. But Orawan in the Sri Yan area is a true master in making this famous dish, a dish that was a result of Marshal Phibin’s idea of incorporating noodles into [Read more]

Krua Apsorn – It’s crab time once again

April 11, 2015 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking for crab, you’ve come to the right place. But Krua Apsorn branch on Dinso Road, just south of the Democracy Monument, is more than just crabs. It’s also one of few restaurants that manage to have 40 different dishes on the menu and still come out of the battle [Read more]

Pad Thai – A street food cook with a character out of the ordinary

January 2, 2015 // 2 Comments

The cook in the corner of an alley in Sukhumvit Soi 38 is a bit of a legend as he won a pad thai contest arranged by Thai TV 3 some years ago. Dressed in his caracteristic beanie (winter hat), thoroughly pulled down to cover the eyebrows, and his solid high quality wellies that you see far more [Read more]