Thai Spice Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 14 minutes ago, Lambik said: What it should have been : Yes, thanks Lambik. Forgot to put up a pic of the real thing ! I must say, I was really pissed off when I saw the plate coming. I understand it is difficult or nearly impossible to find sole here, but than dont advertize it ! Found a Belgian place in Seminyak, 20 min from here, called BEL CHIC to explore soon. It has good reviews on Google and T.A. , some from Belgian people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambik Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, Thai Spice said: BEL CHIC Had a look at their Facebook. Looks promising (Vol au Vent - Stoemp - Rollmops...) Wish there was such a place in Bangkok. Curious to read your review. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 6 hours ago, Lambik said: Had a look at their Facebook. Looks promising (Vol au Vent - Stoemp - Rollmops...) Wish there was such a place in Bangkok. Curious to read your review. Well, just back home, stomach filled and happy. The place is very new (1 month), the owner is a Balinese guy born in Germany, who has lived 20 years in Antwerp, speak fluently Flemish, has owned a restaurant in Australia, owns a burger place in Bali, but decided to open something more "specialized" The place is not big, not trying to be HiSo, fans no A/C, owner confirmed he wanted to be able to keep reasonable price so to attract the local Belgian expatriate community as a regular customer base. To cut it short the food I had was perfect and tasted like at home, and all this at very reasonable prices. Note this is Seminyak, a bit like the local St Tropez. A quick look at the daily special : And they have quite a few Belgian specialities (Bitterballen, Frikadel…). Although I thought bitterballen was more a Dutch thing ? I had the escargots (10), perfect taste and texture. Served with bread so you can clean up the persil butter sauce... Followed by the traditional "Stoofcarbonade" or "Carbonade Flamande" , a beef stew with beer. The beef was really tender, not chewy at all, and no fat. Presentation would have been better in a round casserole IMO, but dipping a french frie in it, you immediately go "yep, THIS is the real thing" As we say it tasted "comme a la maison" "like at home" ! I did not have a dessert as I planned to visit a few more bars in the area later on. 2 Stella, Escargots (10) and the stew 328,000 IDR (750 B) but worth every cent of it. For the Cheap Charlies, have water instead of the beers and you save like 130 K IDR Definitively a place I will go back to, and I know the Miss will love it as well. @Lambik : Next time I plan the mussels and the vol au vent ! 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbhoytim Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Homemade pancakes with sausage patties and a couple of fried eggs, soak up yesterday's excess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Dinner for two at Miyazaki, Central Festival. Cost 800 baht. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Breakfast watching the rain..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 7 hours ago, john luke said: Dinner for two at Miyazaki, Central Festival. Cost 800 baht. What is it you always drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 15 minutes ago, Krapow said: What is it you always drink? Soft drinks - I tend to have lemon or lime juice. I am not averse to a white wine, provided it is not too dry or a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 12 minutes ago, john luke said: Soft drinks - I tend to have lemon or lime juice. I am not averse to a white wine, provided it is not too dry or a beer. Just my opion : drinks like fruit juices will denaturate the taste of the food. Where as an appropriate wine (red or white, dry or sweet) will enhance the flavor of the dish. Beer will fit with most, but will not enhance the flavor. Water (sparkling or flat) is of course neutral, and my 2nd choice. I also tend to have a better digestion with water. On the other hand wine (any type) with an Asian dish will have a double negative effect. The wine will kill the (spicy) taste of the dish, and the spicy dish will dilute completely the taste of the wine. Also the country culture will have its effect. In Belgium they will drink beer with stew, where as in France we will favor a strong red wine. But hey,thats just my 2 eurocentime ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 47 minutes ago, john luke said: Soft drinks - I tend to have lemon or lime juice. I am not averse to a white wine, provided it is not too dry or a beer. Thought it might have been coconut, that what I usually have. You eat mostly the same stuff I do in Pattaya. I was disappointed Oishi buffet closed at Avenue. Meant to be opening again in Central, though not sure if a buffet. You could maybe do a recon for me 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 13 minutes ago, Krapow said: Thought it might have been coconut, that what I usually have. You eat mostly the same stuff I do in Pattaya. I was disappointed Oishi buffet closed at Avenue. Meant to be opening again in Central, though not sure if a buffet. You could maybe do a recon for me 🙂 There are these premises in Central Festival. I will take a closer look next time I am in Central Festival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 8 hours ago, john luke said: There are these premises in Central Festival. I will take a closer look next time I am in Central Festival. Cheers, so looks a lot smaller and not a buffet, sadly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Dinner at Ruenthai (Ruen Thai) just off Second Road. Cost 780 baht including the cocktails. Steamed rice also included but not photographed. We usually visit this restaurant about twice during each trip. Last night there was an error on the bill, an overcharge. The way we have always operated in restaurants is that my partner always settles the bill, albeit with my money. She obviously checks the bills probably more carefully than I would and spotted an item on the bill which we did not have. The conversation was all in Thai so I am not sure exactly what was said, but the incorrect item was removed and the bill settled for the correct amount. This was the only time that we have had an error there, so I am giving them the benefit of the doubt on this occasion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 7 hours ago, Painter said: Love it! Be eating plenty of it next month, healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 15 minutes ago, Krapow said: Love it! Be eating plenty of it next month, healthy. That, or red pork,or fried chicken, is eaten most days. Can't be bad for 50b! I don't even mind taking the latest ex-wife... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbhoytim Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 11 hours ago, john luke said: Dinner at Ruenthai (Ruen Thai) just off Second Road. Cost 780 baht including the cocktails. Steamed rice also included but not photographed. We usually visit this restaurant about twice during each trip. Last night there was an error on the bill, an overcharge. The way we have always operated in restaurants is that my partner always settles the bill, albeit with my money. She obviously checks the bills probably more carefully than I would and spotted an item on the bill which we did not have. The conversation was all in Thai so I am not sure exactly what was said, but the incorrect item was removed and the bill settled for the correct amount. This was the only time that we have had an error there, so I am giving them the benefit of the doubt on this occasion. Went there a couple of years ago, found the food to be hit or miss, although the dancing prawns were lovely. The main bugbear was when a waiter knocked over the little burner on the table, and the fuel splashed up on my leg -- I was wearing dress shorts -- and burnt my leg, thankfully not badly. A quick "sorry" from the waiter and off he went. I had to ask for a cloth and ice to apply to my leg, and I am still waiting. Check bin, goodbye. Never went back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbhoytim Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Chipolata sausage casserole served with salad potato and Savoy cabbage. Hit the spot after a mad cup winning weekend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 ^ Colemans ? Got a packet in the cupboard somewhere , might have to do similar 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbhoytim Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Naw mate, just sausage with onions and good old Bisto gravy granules , sausage browned off then into the oven with the Bisto for an hour. Lovely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Dinner for two at Mai Thai Cuisine. Apologies for quality of photographs - just could not get the lighting right!! Cost including 1 glass of white wine and a beer 970 baht. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Meal for two. Cost 800 baht including two beers. Bella Italia. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Breakfast, watching the rain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambik Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 7 minutes ago, Thai Spice said: Breakfast A little monotonous, for my liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 9 minutes ago, Lambik said: A little monotonous, for my liking. I vary between croissants, brioches, pains au chocolat, and tartines. Easy. Too lazy to prepare something more consequent in the morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts