torrzent Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Is that the cold Russian soup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 3 hours ago, HLover said: Is that the cold Russian soup? I think it's a sort of Irish stew. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halfaboy Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Try this at restaurant 'by Ann' at Naklua Road near the corner with Soi 18 (opposite Bon cafe). For many years lots of Russians love this soup in her restaurant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted March 13, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) I like this question. So far I've only had just OK or even poor borscht in Pattaya. I'm not Russian but my Grandma cooked borscht from the old country so I know a thing or two about it. One place that I like for borscht (which is just OK) is the Ukraine Restaurant in Jomtien. Not so much for their borscht but because they serve it with "pampushkas" (called donuts on the menu) and a garlic oil dipping sauce (20 baht extra). https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g293919-d6893208-Reviews-Restaurant_Ukraine-Pattaya_Chonburi_Province.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pampushka Edited March 13, 2018 by Jingthing 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemaker Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 7 hours ago, HLover said: Is that the cold Russian soup? Try the Russian Embassy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Try the Russian Embassy. Is that a bar on Walking street? Sent from my [device_name] using http://Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclueng Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Cold Borsht in Angthong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 That wasn't Pattaya, but speaking of cold borscht, where's the cold borscht in Pattaya? I haven't seen it. You would think with tropical weather it would be more common here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Jingthing said: That wasn't Pattaya, but speaking of cold borscht, where's the cold borscht in Pattaya? I haven't seen it. You would think with tropical weather it would be more common here. Aha, so it IS the cold Russian soup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 minute ago, HLover said: Aha, so it IS the cold Russian soup. There are cold and hot versions and also different styles of borscht. It's originally a Ukrainian dish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 A post in giant bold fonts has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 Thanks for responses so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 10 hours ago, Jingthing said: That wasn't Pattaya, but speaking of cold borscht, where's the cold borscht in Pattaya? I haven't seen it. You would think with tropical weather it would be more common here. Can't see it replacing Tom Yum anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Can't see it replacing Tom Yum anytime soon.In Pattaya you might be surprised. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Jingthing said: In Pattaya you might be surprised. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app I would be because that's where I live. Never seen Borscht on the menu anywhere, but then I don't seek out Russian restaurants. Edited March 14, 2018 by giddyup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I would be because that's where I live. Never seen Borscht on the menu anywhere, but then I don't seek out Russian restaurants.Borscht actually peaked before when Russian tourism peaked before the ruble crash. Then you could find borscht in many surprising places including Indian restaurants. That waned but Russian tourism numbers are supposedly rising again. Sent from my [device_name] using http://Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 All the Russian restaurants serve Borscht. You can even get it inside Central Festival in the food court downstairs. They taste the same to me , cold or hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unblocktheplanet Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 It's really hard to find good borscht in a restaurant in any country, even Russia or Ukraine. Good (not wormy) beets are hard to come by here. They take a long time to cook and the soup requires caraway seed. Cold, like gazpacho, or hot, good borscht is a very satisfying meal. Just make sure you get saome heavy, black rye bread on the side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) Generally, in my experience, Pattaya borchst just isn't "beety" enough. Looking for intense beet flavor, smell and color. Edited March 17, 2018 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said: It's really hard to find good borscht in a restaurant in any country, even Russia or Ukraine. Good (not wormy) beets are hard to come by here. They take a long time to cook and the soup requires caraway seed. Cold, like gazpacho, or hot, good borscht is a very satisfying meal. Just make sure you get saome heavy, black rye bread on the side! OK am salivating now....does anywhere in Pattaya come even close to this? Maybe some of our Russian friends need to weigh in some potential locations? Edited March 18, 2018 by torrzent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 On 17/03/2018 at 11:48 PM, unblocktheplanet said: It's really hard to find good borscht in a restaurant in any country, even Russia or Ukraine. Good (not wormy) beets are hard to come by here. They take a long time to cook and the soup requires caraway seed. Cold, like gazpacho, or hot, good borscht is a very satisfying meal. Just make sure you get saome heavy, black rye bread on the side! Beetroot in markets , just look and you will find. Caraway seeds, just look and you will find. Borscht is nothing special. bit like tomato soup, is nothing special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, stanleycoin said: Beetroot in markets , just look and you will find. Caraway seeds, just look and you will find. Borscht is nothing special. bit like tomato soup, is nothing special. Yes it can be. Maybe you've never had decent borscht. This vegan borscht from a very famous Ukrainian restaurant in New York actually looks like my grandma's version. Video -- http://video.newyorker.com/watch/the-queen-of-borscht Edited March 18, 2018 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 42 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Yes it can be. Maybe you've never had decent borscht. This vegan borscht from a very famous Ukrainian restaurant in New York actually looks like my grandma's version. Video -- http://video.newyorker.com/watch/the-queen-of-borscht Yes that's the stuff, bland old beetroot. Served in a posh bowel in a posh restaurant, bet they also serve stuff like fish and chips also bland food. After 15 years of working with the old eastern block boys and girls. I got the impression, it just reminded them of mum dad and grandma back home. but it's still bland, old poor man's food, in a posh bowl. But if it floats your boat, up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Jingthing knows a LOT about restaurants and food. I would be inclined to take his opinion seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 29 minutes ago, Ulysses G. said: Jingthing knows a LOT about restaurants and food. I would be inclined to take his opinion seriously. His opinion was not requested or wanted. But hey, guess what !!!!!!!!!! Enjoy your Borscht. Good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 This IS a discussion forum and the topic is best borchst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 4 hours ago, stanleycoin said: Beetroot in markets , just look and you will find. Caraway seeds, just look and you will find. Borscht is nothing special. bit like tomato soup, is nothing special. This is like saying French Onion soup is samesame everywhere....simply not true! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Bottom line, I seriously doubt anyone can provide a picture of restaurant borscht served in the Pattaya area that looks as intensely red and BEETY as pictured. When my granny served super red borscht like that, you could smell it in the next room (in a good way). Sure I get why many people think borscht is always boring and pedestrian. If all you tasted was what is served in Pattaya, you would be right (unless someone has a hot tip!). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 6 hours ago, Jingthing said: Bottom line, I seriously doubt anyone can provide a picture of restaurant borscht served in the Pattaya area that looks as intensely red and BEETY as pictured. When my granny served super red borscht like that, you could smell it in the next room (in a good way). Sure I get why many people think borscht is always boring and pedestrian. If all you tasted was what is served in Pattaya, you would be right (unless someone has a hot tip!). Maybe a friendly TVF volunteer could go stand out front 7-11 and swill beers while carrying out a poll of the local Ruskies on this topic. A gofundme page could be set up to pay for the copious quantities of beer that would have to be consumed during the survey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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