Comments on: Your Typical Bangkok Food Intake?

By: Migration Mark

Migration Mark — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:43:23 +0000

Haha, I’m loving you’re quote, “If you’re not eating you should be thinking about what to eat next.” Possibly because it fits picture perfect with my lifestyle.

I live around Victory Monument and have actually officially (in my friends and my minds) changed the name to Victory Munch, too much good food around!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:54:04 +0000

‘Where does your average Bangkok food intake take place?’

Around 5 days a week I cook at home, the rest is either incoming from Mrs. Balbirs or going out to the various fantastic Thai restaurants in the neighbourhood. On occasion I venture further, to L’Opera and such.

As for food courts, no thanks, but that’s just me. For me, a big part of the eating experience is the ambiance and food courts have a cafeteria feel.

With food courts, the closest I get is Paragon and even there you can find individual restaurants.

I do agree that Bangkok has some fantastic chefs though. I’m not a fan of hotel restaurants but in this city they can whip up quite the nice meal.

By: DavidB

DavidB — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:08:01 +0000

All you city slickers need to come out to the ‘burbs; to those big fish “barns,” the BBQ chicken places and some of the better Thai restaurants around Don Mueang, Cheangwattana and Rangsit (around the uni) – much better and cheaper than downtown.

By: BangkokDan

BangkokDan — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:53:35 +0000

Pizza-wise, forgot Pizza Pizza by Yanee, Central World 7th floor, the absolutely ultimate best for some. BangkokDan

By: Ted68

Ted68 — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:47:56 +0000

I’ve become a sushi/sashimi guy since arriving in Thailand.

Good value is Oishi’s Shabushi – they got several branches.

Beginning Ekamai, some 100 meters on the left side after Sukhumvit, there’s also a Japanese buffet style restaurant I frequent most often.

Forgot the name. Less than 400 baht/person. You choose from a menu and it’s all served to your table.

Excellent value.

By: ThaiCrisis

ThaiCrisis — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:30:58 +0000

I second the second: “Scoozi is a sure safe bet.”

Yes indeed.

I like the new branch at Villa Market, Ratchayothin (near Major Cinema).

Pasta are always perfectly cooked. Now, in those dark times, that’s a very important point.

By: Phuket Observer

Phuket Observer — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:25:28 +0000

I second Scoozi, plus recommend L'Opera on Suk 39. They deliver via Food by Phone too.

By: BangkokDan

BangkokDan — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:17:20 +0000

Now that's an easy one Pat: Scoozi is a sure safe bet. I prefer the Thonglor branch. Maybe even Limoncello is back in shape? And if it wouldn't be for the moody Italian innkeeper I'd be heading back to Bella Napoli. I could go on and on. Pizza is a Bangkokian thing. BangkokDan

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:51:18 +0000

Dude – where are these great pizza outlets you’re referencing?

I’m convinced Thais improve almost every foreign dish they attempt – with the glaring exception of pizza. The pizza I get here is like warmed-over saltines topped with ketchup and a moist hot dog. (I just got sick typing that.)

I’ve only found one good place – a no-name stand across the street from the notorious Grace Hotel. Ownership appears to be Middle Eastern (shocker!) and they get it right.

Recommendations would be most welcome. Hook me up!