Oshi @ Jatuchak

Oshi, a rather well run Japanese buffet restaurant in Jatuchak area, near Sofitel.

I was there about 8 years ago during my first working trip. It still running well until today. But one thing strange, for so many years, the deco and the food all exactly the same. Nothing change.

Bangkok Street Find

Snapped some pictures during my previous trip to Bangkok.

Vietnam @ Bangkok

I took these more than a year ago. Had it with my Vietnamese and Philippine colleagues. They said the food is okay.

Welcome to Bangkok

Sawadeekarp, again #8

Its time to go back. My sister still hopping the flight will be delay so she might have a little extra time to shop.

This is insane.

Sawadeekarp, again #7

Thai Pizza. Not cheap for a set, but something different.

Localized pizza house.

Sawadeekarp, again #6

Street food, not only cheap but unique. Let you understand and experience what local is eating.

Taste Thai, live Thai and love Thai.

BBQs everywhere.

Sawadeekarp, again #5

Ladies, beside Chatuchak, what other places in Bangkok you like most?
Err... careful, I am asking ladies. So Patpong is incorrect, neither Suhkomvit.

Pratunam, yes, the magic place. I am sure honey, when you read this word: Pra-tu-nam, your eye sure spark. And it sure come with lots of regrets because you missed the laced skirt with only 99 Bath. You thought you will come back, but you never find the place because its so huge and full of other colorful clothes. No time to go back either.

Pratunam is a place full of non branded, non pirated, super cheap fashion. It is basically a sea full of woman (and men, a little) clothes and dresses, and shoes, and bags, and...

I thought I am a fairly good hunter for food. But I am no way near the professionalism of the fashion hunters. I am just like a kid (I thought) in front of those "master". I could not possible spot my shirt among thousands of very similar shirts, in a split second. I think it needs great skill, determination and passion.

Okay, back to business, any good food at Pratunam?

This "Kon Lou Mee" Chinese dry noddle shop situated opposite Platinum Mall serves pretty good noodle.

I love the shop because the owner seems supporting the same team with me: ManU!

Sawadeekarp, again #4

Don't know is it because of too hungry (after a long journey to the floating market), or Tesco food really suit our taste. We found these really delicious!

Unbelievable?

Well, sometime eating with happy, hungry, and sharing atmosphere do spark a little.

Macaroni.

Sawadeekarp, again #3

Well, 3rd episode. Let's get serious.

These are the food we enjoyed during the stay. Its cheap and tasty.

Thai loves BBQ, so do I. Sometime I though I should born as a Thai.

But if that happen, you might see me twice the size I am now. Sawadeekarp!

Our local hired guide brought us to this simple restaurant. Simple Thai dinner with lots of learning, how to eat and how to speak Thai.

Sawadeekarp, again #2

Chatuchak weekend market, the largest market in Thailand and in the world.

Its huge, really really huge. You can find almost everything there. From basic clothes, utensil, books to pets, what it pops in your mind, you see it there. It's the mother of all pasar. And the hottest of all pasar.

Men goes there: "Walau... looks like it will be hell of a shopping day."

Lady saw the magnitude:" Yes!... looks like it will be "hell" of a shopping day."

Same words but different tones. And you definitely know which tone I used. Walau....

BBQ pork ribs everywhere. Looks deliciously unhealthy.

Sawadeekarp, again #1

Travel to Bangkok is always enjoyable. Not only its heaven for men (?). But for us food hunter, its full of surprise.

Its cheap, its tasty and its special!

Pan frying seafood with egg.

Sawadee Kerp #5 ...English, anyone?

Final post to wrap up my Tomyam Land exploration, the above picture shows a signage memo on my room's door. I spent quite some time to understand the meaning. How long will you then?

As a cinaman (formal Chinese Education, brush up my English only after working) with cranky Chinalish, I certainly find myself in the cloud to understand Thailish.

Sawadee Karp #4

What other liquid in Thailand is popular beside tom yam kung? The answer is alcohol. Alcoholic industry there is the largest among South East Asia. Beer is cheap and everywhere!

I had been to few large breweries in Thailand during my previous job in a F&B cleaning chemical company. The size and capacity of the plants are huge compared to our two breweries here. Based on their output, we certainly know that Thai drink far more beer than the rest of us in this region.

Sawadee Karp #3

Fried insect... finger licking good?

Sawadee Karp #2

Sawadee karp. I fall in love with the place ever since my first visit about 6 years ago. The land is full of nice and gentle people and I felt very safe walking alone in those jammed packed street in Bangkok, anytime anyhow.

A food hunter should hunt for tom yam there as this is the signature food. But this time I took another route and found something else, which totally surprised me.

Sawadee Karp! #1

Been to Bangkok recently for a short business trip. Although it is short, but manage to snap some photos to share.

I am sure most of you out there already has experience with the tom yam land. Especially nowadays it is so convenient and cheap to travel via AirAsia. It is a place cheap and fun for shopping and the people there are so polite and friendly.

I love the country as you all do. Hope my makan experience will be a little away from you did and give you a tiny spark to go there again.




This will be a series of 3 - 4 posts in Mark's Travel. So, stay tune. Sawadee Karp!