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Tacos & Salsa in Sukhumvit Soi 18 is a good but pricey choice

December 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Tacos & Salsa and it’s bright colored interior, far away from the earthy colors of Frida Kahlo, was a pleasantly surprise. I have to admit that I came with moderate expectation, and you can discuss the authenticity of the food, but I rolled out well fed. The damages to my wallet was [Read more]

Hawker Chan in Terminal 21 is big disappointment

October 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

You can use your name in a good way, or you can throw it away. Singaporean Hawker Chan received a Michelin Star for his soya sauce chicken in Singapore. He opened a eatery in Terminal 21 to capitalize on the name. Having eaten at the original Singaporean shop, I was a bit excited. The result: 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]

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]

Paris Mikki at Asok is cakes in dreamland

January 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

Sometimes unbelievable is a perfect word. I know, it’s used to much. But honestly, it’s a proper expression for Paris Mikki close to Asok station. The only word you need to add is good. Their croissant and cakes are just unbelievable good stuff. Carol Boosaba is the name behind the [Read more]

Chicken wing soup with cowslip flowers – a treat not to miss

October 12, 2015 // 3 Comments

Braised chicken wing is definitively tasty stuff. Not to forget the drumsticks, in other words the more boney parts. Guaytiaw Pik Gai Sai Nampung is one of the best Thai food vendors in the Asok area, well known for their chicken wing soup (Gow Low Pik Gai) sprinkled with cowslip flowers (dok [Read more]

Breakfast at Chu – the coin has two sides

June 5, 2015 // 0 Comments

Chu started out some years ago with a mission of handing out churros and hot chocolate. And they did it really well. Now, it has expanded and filled the menu with plenty of breakfast offerings. On that point, you need to know what to order. Eggs Benedict My top picks include the eggs Benedict with [Read more]