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Michelin Guide Bangkok 2018 – Jay Fai the Big Star

December 7, 2017 // 4 Comments

The most important aspect in the Michelin Guide Bangkok 2018 is that the 73 year old street food vendor Jay Fai in Maha Chai Road is awarded a star. I wrote in my 4 May article that it “would be a crime not to recognize (Raan) Jay Fai at 327 Maha Chai road a star“, and they did. The [Read more]

Yong Lee is a Sino-Thai classic in Soi 39

July 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

Walking into a classic shop house in Bangkok is always a bit of an excitement these days. Is the the older generation still running the show, has the younger generation taken over and how do they perform? At Yong Lee, a hundred meters into Sukhumvit Soi 39, the older generation is still [Read more]

Jiew Look Chin Pla (Sri Yan)

June 18, 2017 // 2 Comments

I’m always eager to find new areas to eat and to discover new vendors and dishes. I stayed a couple of weeks in the Sri Yan area to investigate offerings along Nakorn Chaisi road that also passes through the Ratchawat area. Both Sri Yan and Ratchawat have their decent food markets, but they [Read more]

Good Duck at Prachak Pet Yang in Bang Rak

June 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

Charoen Krung Road near Robinson shopping center in Bang Rak has quite a few vendors for duck. Prachak Pet Yang is a favorite by many in the area. From the newspaper and magazine reviews plastered on the wall, I’m not the only one that enjoys my visit here. Established in 1909 means a [Read more]

Martins Kitchen – 24/7 for the nighthawks

May 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

Sometimes there is just a single reason to sit down and eat. Hunger. And sometimes that happens in the middle of the night, normally after a couple of beers to many and when most eateries are closed. Martins Kitchen serves decent Thai food 24/7, a few steps into Sukhumvit Soi 19 and close to [Read more]

Laap Paak – cheating on your diet

May 1, 2016 // 0 Comments

A hearty hour or cheating on your diet regime. Both options are available at Laap Paak. And they have a backyard on the doorstep to MRT station Hua Lamphong. In other words last stop before Chinatown and Yaowarat Road, a 10 minute walk away. Interior of Laap Paak The backyard isn’t huge, but [Read more]

A fake Somboon Seafood branch with excellent food

April 15, 2016 // 1 Comment

I have been to a couple of the 7 Somboon Seafood branches in Bangkok, but I wasn’t aware of Somboon Pochana in Sukhumvit Soi 20, with a very similar menu to the more famous chain. I got suspicious as the Somboon name is known to be used by fake restos in Bangkok in order to take [Read more]

Great duck at Charoen Wiang Pochana

April 2, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Bang Rak area in Bangkok is full of eating options. The variety is really good, including a fair shair of duck vendors worth a visit. Charoen Wiang Pochana is one of them, situated in one of the side streets to Charoen Krung road. For those shopping at Robinson, it’s a minute walk away. [Read more]

Busaba is a gem in the Sri Yan area

February 25, 2016 // 2 Comments

Bangkok has quite a number of Muslim restaurants spread around town. A few of them is really worth a visit. Busaba is one of them. You find it in the Sri Yan market area and the Dusit Zoo is just a short walk away. a perfect spot if you have kids chrusing your legs. Busaba is packed during rush [Read more]

Jib Kee is a must visit for duck lovers

January 18, 2016 // 0 Comments

Jib Kee is most likely not in your neighborhood, but don’t let that stop you from experiencing one of the absolute best duck places in all of Bangkok. You find Jib Kee just opposite the small Nang Loeng market along Nakhon Sawan road. From what I understood with my conversation with the [Read more]
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