IsaanRick

Let me first say what a great & useful place Thai Visa is & I personally recomened it to many.

The problem is recently I have had a few run-ins with the Admin team at Thai Visa, I undertand that they sell advertizments & its a business which is totally acceptable, but I asumed it was also a place to share knowledge with one & other?

I have a small frozen Indian food business that other people were recomending & giving details about & they pulled the thread, now that was not a thread I started so it shouldnt have broken any rules, (I want be giving details to this business as I know that is in breach of the rules for the owner to self advertize) but a few days ago I got recomened a new forum/entertainment site designed for exchats, which is totaly different to here & I wouldnt say compertition at all, that was pulled?

What does everybody else think, if I find something interesting then I want to be able to share it with my fellow members?

I suspect they might not be in business very long; their policy of 'reported to the..authorities' indicated they take total responsibility from what is published, especially if they don't report it. The "powers" will want to know why they missed something, which they eventually will.

Other than that, there is always room for competition.

Still, it looks like a copy cat.

I'm not sure about the authorities part you mentioned, but I would say after having had a quick look on their for 10 mins, its totally different than here, I think its always good to have variety

I think your post won't last very long.......seems like competition.

I dont understand my friend, I just saw it on another forum I read & thourt I would share it? Is that not allowed on here?

Ive just come accross a new forum in Thailand, it looks good

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What does everyone think?

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anyone who goes to the indian market next to china-town bkk.keep a look out for EVERESTSPICES.COM produced in india.

I had some dry tandoori mix brought over for me 21spices in a pckt.for 15bht.x55grm.i did tandoori chicken and it was the best I have ever had useing packet spices.have a look on their web site its mighty impressive.

I use the EVEREST Turmeric Grade Agmark Standard Grade, its a quality product, where did you get your tandoori powder from? what brand is it? I get mine from Bangkok which comes in small packets MDH brand, I usually then add some freshly ground spices myself. Have you ever seen the EVEREST tandoori powder or RAJAH tandoori powder in Bangkok or anywhere in Thailand? It would save me having to get them sent from the UK.

We get these (and others) on Phahurat, although no idea if there's a formal distributor as such. Plenty of shops around, so

if one doesn't have it, another will. Got to check dates and, if possible, open exterior container - not always kept in best of

conditions. Not an issue with larger shops. Another way to go about it would be to ask an Indian restaurant where they get

it - tried that for a couple of things and usually got a result.

Not sure if it's comes out cheaper, but think you could buy through their website (Everest, that is).

I know what your saying about the sell by or before dates & the condition some items in & around Phahurat are kept that has been my experience as well but one great thing that I must mention is how trustworthy & decent some of the shopkeepers are, the items that I have ordered & pre paid for have always arrived safe & sound within a couple of days at a very reasonable delivery charge.

anyone who goes to the indian market next to china-town bkk.keep a look out for EVERESTSPICES.COM produced in india.

I had some dry tandoori mix brought over for me 21spices in a pckt.for 15bht.x55grm.i did tandoori chicken and it was the best I have ever had useing packet spices.have a look on their web site its mighty impressive.

I use the EVEREST Turmeric Grade Agmark Standard Grade, its a quality product, where did you get your tandoori powder from? what brand is it? I get mine from Bangkok which comes in small packets MDH brand, I usually then add some freshly ground spices myself. Have you ever seen the EVEREST tandoori powder or RAJAH tandoori powder in Bangkok or anywhere in Thailand? It would save me having to get them sent from the UK.

GARAM MASALA Best Indian Restaurant in Pattaya Thailand

Nearly as good as my Little India Curry I get to eat at home in Surin on a Saturday hight whilst watching the Football

I will definitely give the Garam Masala a try next time I'm in Pattaya, thanks for the recommendation. I should probably start compiling a list of all the best places to eat Indian food in & around Thailand from the recommendations of the Thia Visa members.

Hello All, IsaanRick, all my chilies/toms are hydro, they have for the past 13 years

in Korat.

Another pic of my Naga's, the bucket is filled with coir, no dirt.

Another of Naga, Jamican Hotchoc habs, serranos and drying NuMex Pequin.

Hotchoc habs R/H, Congo Trinidad L.

Part of this past season, serrano, jal, Anaheim, pasilla and black toms.

Testing 4 diferent ancho verities.

rice555

I live in Surin which is not to far from you, how much do you charge for a kilo of Naga's as I make & sell Indian food, I usually have to rely on great friends & customers to bring me over ''MR Naga Chilli Pickle'

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but if I could acquire the nagas at a good price I could make my own, I would love to come & see your set up next time I am in Korat.

Cheers

IsaanRick

back in the 80's I used to go to mrs.balburs off sukumvit rd.around by soi ambassador.last time someone said its in Robinsons and not good.[maybe a franchise now]

not related to Thailand but has anybody ever had indian curry at any of these fine places in south wales.

one of the oldest and in one of the [was] roughest places in Europe THE BOMBAY BUTE ST CARDIFF.

the curry was out of this world with most of it on the walls SWEATY BETTY'S MILL ST.PONTYPRIDD.

this one would make the hottest that you could stand THE JALPOUR TAFF ST.PRECINT PONTYPRIDD.

now there is an up market franchise who are pretty good THE CINAMON TREE PETERSTONE NEWPORT.

but I have had a few in Thailand I could only describe apart from mrs.balburs as dish water.

I have not tried any of the ones you mention but they sound great, I grew up near 'Curry Mile' in Manchester so I was spoilt for choice, the best Indian mixed kebab I have ever had (many times) has to be 'Rusholme Chippy' which is on the curry mile.

p.s. I think its fair for anybody to mention Indian restaurants, takeaways, or street food that is not in Thailand as many people travel & its always nice to have recommendations of where to eat, I will try to change the title of the thread if that's possible.

while we are talking about growing your own,has anybody got a bay leaf tree,the dried crap I last bought was black with no taste.

we had a cracker in the uk.we have had a lot of success with all our fruit tree's from kok-krut,the jack-fruit are exclusively to us.our dog water's them every morning.so I will try there.

That's a great idea a bay leaf tree I would love to try & grow one down here in Isaan that could save me a fortune, I usually get my bay leaves from Bangkok in the Indian area (Pranakorn) they are much better than the horrible ones in Makro.

I would also like to grow a curry leaves tree? if anybody has any info on where I could purchase both trees from please let me know?

Alibaba in Pattaya (which I went to years ago) was/is the only Indian restaurant I have been in that did not have a TV on with Thai soap operas.

I frimly believe a television has no place in any restaurant!

Any recommendations for good no TV restaurasnts?

Ive never tried that place i will give it a go next time I'm in Pattaya.

The point you were making about the TV reminds me of back in the day when we used to sit down for Sunday dinner & my dad was always going mental about turning the TV off while we eat

I had unfortunate experiences with these bags, I found out that most of them were spent mushroom compost and therefore worthless. I raised tomatoes in one bag for ages, transplanting them into normal garden soil worked miracles (until the dreaded wilt took hold). At present I am experimenting with a mixture of coconut husks, well matured cow poo, home made compost (tomato plants burnt) and yes, some of this bagged compost to fill the cracks. I may follow my own advice and cultivate in pots (in the shade) or even go for hydroponics, there is a good thread on the farming forum.

I didnt know that about those bags, thanks for the heads up, have you ever tried buffalo dung?

I have a friend in Isaan that is doing it the hydroponic way so I am waiting for him to let me know how he has got on.

Hello All,they grow as well as any of the super hot chilies here, the pic were

in 08 when Naga G was #1, seed was from Uof NM Chili Pepper Institute.

The new #1 kid on the block is the Carolina Reaper displacing the Trinidad

Scorpion.

But for general heat and sauces, any of the habs will work. For ease of

growing and and the amount of fruit, I like the Congo Trinidad Hab, around

200,000 SVU, about 10% of the heat of a naga, but less fungus problems

if things get wet.

rice555

Hi rice555

They are great pics & interesting information, where in Thailand did you grow them? did you put them into direct sunlight?

Cheers

IsaanRick

try growing in pots with soil from elsewhere.

The soil I used was those bags you get from the local garden centers (i.e the places that sell the plants & flowers), I also mixed in a bit of cow dung?

Would that chilli also be known as a scotch bonnet with a Caribbean connection?

I think its similar but not the same, I think the Naga is hotter

The only difficulties that I have had with growing chillies here has been due to members of the aubergine/tomato/chilli family being repeatedly planted on the same spot for years, leading to wilt. I can no longer plant any of these in my garden for the time being.

That's good info to know I will bear that in mind in the future. I actually did my last naga chilli seeds that I purchased off the internet in single pots, but still didn't get a good result

Cheers

IsaanRick

I would think they might be available at the indian market bkk.[pahurat] next to china town.

I am lucky my nieghbour works in india and brings me authentic spices,last week he brought me onion powder and tandoori masala mix[15bht] x 50grms and some very nice paprika.

I usually get a lot of my spices from the pahurat area, I have never seen naga chill though? That's a nice neighbor I wish mine would do that

I usually make my own tandoori powder & onion powder but it is time consuming.

Cheers

IsaanRick

I would think they might be available at the indian market bkk.[pahurat] next to china town.

I am lucky my nieghbour works in india and brings me authentic spices,last week he brought me onion powder and tandoori masala mix[15bht] x 50grms and some very nice paprika.

I usually get a lot of my spices from the pahurat area, I have never seen naga chill though? That's a nice neighbor I wish mine would do that

I usually make my own tandoori powder & onion powder but it is time consuming.

Cheers

IsaanRick

Has anybody grown naga chillies (bhut jolokia) over here in Thailand & if so what are your experiences? any tricks, tips or recommendations would be much appreciated.

I have tried once myself & found that the plants did not react well to the heat & sun which surprised me as most chilli plants thrive from these conditions.

Cheers

IsaanRick

Do we really need yet another "where is the best Indian Restaurant in Bangkok" Thread?

It's been done to death - do a Search.

Patrick

It does not say in the title "where is the best Indian Restaurant in Bangkok" it says ''where is every-bodies favorite place to eat Indian food in Thailand?

Nobody seems to care enough for us expats that live down here in lower Isaan.

Short of popping over the Cambodian border to Siem Reap where there is a plethora of Indian restaurants (some very mediocre) we have to make do with those that are sold for home consumption. Nookie Bear provides a few along with his other wares, whilst we are fortunate perhaps to have Little India curries produced in Surin.

The late Martin from Farang Connection offered a few on his menu, but I think they are no longer available.

Maybe one day someone will open an Indian around thse parts

Which is the best one in Siem Reap? other members that are going there for a holiday might be interested?

Cheers

IsaanRick

I have tried many places to eat Indian food in Thailand & unfortunately most I have been to are not the same as a good BIR British Indian Restaurant/Takeaway!

I would recommend trying the

I would say they are more authentic Indian food than BIR but it was still a very enjoyable meal & has a really nice clean air con restaurant.

Where are you favorite places & why?