English breakfast in Thai hotels

[Upnotover]

1 hour ago, still kicking said:

I'll let you know what an American breakfast is I booked an apartment in Pattaya for a couple of weeks American breakfast included

not American breakfast as you said but enough for me

 

What's that lime doing there?  Qualifying as one of your five a day?

[still kicking]

8 minutes ago, Upnotover said:

What's that lime doing there?  Qualifying as one of your five a day?

Did not even notice the lime just a pic of the breakfast I will be getting

Edited October 7, 2022 by still kicking

[mikeymike100]

1 hour ago, still kicking said:

They have whiskey in Thailand?

Well its called whiskey, but i believe its made from sugar cane, so its really rum?

[still kicking]

3 minutes ago, mikeymike100 said:

Well its called whiskey, but i believe its made from sugar cane, so its really rum?

yes

[Lucky Bones]

23 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Whether a hotel serves an English breakfast, or something approaching it, depends on how upmarket the hotel is. Most top hotels will.

 

The best breakfast I have encountered here is at Sausage King in Chiang Mai, it's so filling I always skip lunch that day.

 

The breakfast I cook for myself consists of one slice of toast and Vegemite, two poached eggs, and some fruit. I sometimes wonder how the British managed to conquer the world, given the stodge they eat for breakfast. Perhaps that's down to the indigestion afterwards.

If you skip lunch you must be hungry by 1:30.

A man needs to eat.

[Lemsta69]

I'm Aussie so wouldn't have a clue what a real English breakfast is supposed to comprise of or taste like. but my understanding is that you need the right type of ingredients, eg. the sausage and bacon need to taste a certain way (Cumberland is the best?). which makes it a kind of niche product and therefore best handled by specialist restaurants. 

 

my go-to when I'm in Patts is the Sportsman on Soi 13. but last time I was there in Feb the pork sausage was a bit ordinary. more like an Aussie banger than a Pommy one ????

[still kicking]

1 minute ago, Lemsta69 said:

I'm Aussie so wouldn't have a clue what a real English breakfast is supposed to comprise of or taste like. but my understanding is that you need the right type of ingredients, eg. the sausage and bacon need to taste a certain way (Cumberland is the best?). which makes it a kind of niche product and therefore best handled by specialist restaurants. 

 

my go-to when I'm in Patts is the Sportsman on Soi 13. but last time I was there in Feb the pork sausage was a bit ordinary. more like an Aussie banger than a Pommy one ????

That will last me all week

[Lemsta69]

Just now, still kicking said:

That will last me all week

that's the small breakfast LOL

[still kicking]

Just now, Lemsta69 said:

that's the small breakfast LOL

I guess you are not 75 yet

[Lemsta69]

7 hours ago, Lucky Bones said:

Brekky is chicken, rice and that wonderful sauce they serve up in my local restaurant.

Best 45 minutes of the day watching the lovelies.

hey man, if you're happy with gruel for breakfast then "up to you". but there's no way it's superior to a proper fried breakfast. pass the brown sauce!

[Lacessit]

2 hours ago, moogradod said:

Ever tried "Natto" ? Khao Tom is heaven in comparison.

And if you mention Spain, you should mention Italy for breakfast as well - they like sweet sugared bread etc.

The best is a combination of things you like from all countries: For me this means, no beans by all means, but sushi why not, curry why not and the standard US/German selection is all more than welcome if not expected to be on offer.

The Japanese are renowned for some off-the-wall foodstuffs.

It depends on what one is brought up with for breakfast. Mine is not complete if it lacks Vegemite on toast. most Americans react to it as if they have been poisoned.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

On 10/6/2022 at 11:20 AM, superal said:

the Thai version which consists of reconstituted ham , frankfurter sausages . cold eggs ,a piece of lettuce & cucumber .

I've lived in Thailand a long time...

 

I thought the above WAS an "English Breakfast"!    ????

 

Especially the reconstituted ham part.... Mmmmmm.......

 

Edited October 7, 2022 by TallGuyJohninBKK

[Mac Mickmanus]

3 hours ago, moogradod said:

: For me this means, no beans by all means, but sushi why not, curry why not and the standard US/German selection is all more than welcome if not expected to be on offer.

Certain foods should be eaten at certain times 

Sushi and Curry should be evening food , breakfasts should be porridge , toast or eggs or things of that nature .

[moogradod]

1 hour ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Certain foods should be eaten at certain times 

Sushi and Curry should be evening food , breakfasts should be porridge , toast or eggs or things of that nature .

For me these certain times are when I feel like eating those "certain foods". And this is the only thing that matters - whether it is Sushi at 3 o'clock in the night or a steak at 5 o'clock in the morning or toasts and eggs at midnight (all which are real examples). My Gastroenterologist does not agree that is the optimum but I did convince her that this is the way I want to live and basta.

 

I have been to special food advisors before telling me how much (meat 125 gr. or so ???????? and when to eat. I told them that there is no book in the world which can tell me that. I eat when I like it and as much as I like and whatever food I feel hungry for. If I then see that this has consequences then I can prioritize the way I like it. But it is my decision. Maybe I would change, maybe not.

 

She does not like me anymore so much but I was not born to please my doctor, either.

Edited October 7, 2022 by moogradod

[moogradod]

2 hours ago, still kicking said:

yes

Wrong. Lao Khao is not made of sugar cane but of rice. It is drunk a bit in the fashion like a North-German would drink his Beer with Korn. The "Korn" (Steinhänger or similar) from a small glass, very cold and very quick, followed by a gorgeous gulp of beer. Although the Lao Khao might be warm as would be the beer. This combination has a rather drastic effect on you being drunk very quickly. Depending on availability I say some drinking Lao Khao without beer (beer is expensive) are almost always doomed to be a heavy alcoholic. In the country they drink a bit as well in the very early morning.

[still kicking]

9 minutes ago, moogradod said:

Wrong. Lao Khao is not made of sugar cane but of rice. It is drunk a bit in the fashion like a North-German would drink his Beer with Korn. The "Korn" (Steinhänger or similar) from a small glass, very cold and very quick, followed by a gorgeous gulp of beer. Although the Lao Khao might be warm as would be the beer. This combination has a rather drastic effect on you being drunk very quickly. Depending on availability I say some drinking Lao Khao without beer (beer is expensive) are almost always doomed to be a heavy alcoholic. In the country they drink a bit as well in the very early morning.

What is Steinhager made of?

 

 

 

 

Often classified as a type of gin, Steinhäger is a juniper-flavored spirit produced in Westaphalian Steinhagen municipality. It is produced from grain spirit, juniper berries, and wacholderlutter—fermented mash made from juniper berries. This spirit is clear and colorless and has a subtle juniper flavor.

[Mutt Daeng]

21 hours ago, superal said:

Spot on Barry ,

                          I live with my lady who has a large restaurant ( 90% Thai food ) in the north east of Thailand .  Good bacon , sausages and black pudding are not easy to find up here . So on the odd occasion that I may be in Bangkok or Pattaya , I often wondered if there were any hotels that served English breakfast as opposed to that so called American breakfast with awful recon; ham and frankfurter sausages , served with cold fried egg and a lettuce leaf  . I have eaten some very good English breakfasts in Pattaya and at a very reasonable price . But the question points at hotels that serve the E B .

             To others who said " if you want to eat English food go to Spain or stay home " , I eat Thai food 7 days a week and have done for 11 years .  As Aussieroaming said earlier , " I miss an English Breakfast " . it sets you up for the day and is also a cure for a hangover .

Slightly off-topic, but check out Nookies Delights Paul sells good English style bacon, loads of different sausages, black pud etc. (And loads of other stuff) Decent prices. 

Edited October 8, 2022 by Mutt Daeng

[bang saen guy]

On 10/6/2022 at 4:17 PM, mikeymike100 said:

I agree! people come for many different reasons, but food maybe one of them?

I stay in spite of the food. Disgusting stuff

[KhunLA]

Not a fan of restaurant served English brekkie, as only had 1 that I'd consider passable.  Only because it was served with a Cumberland, and my first experience of.  Damn tasty sausage.  Afterwards, the same restaurant never offered that sausage w/brekkie.  

 

The rest of the brekkie is a bit lacking.  A scoop of warm, if lucky, <deleted> beans right out of the can ... that just disgusting.  Prefer smoked / streaky bacon (never cooked properly) over EU/UK bacon/ham.  Only plus there, can't screw up cooking the EU/UK version. 

 

Tomatoes & shrooms are a nice addition.  Rather have toast over BP, as a bit flavorless.  At least toast I can add butter/jelly.

 

The rest, every vendor seems to fail at, <deleted> tea/coffee/orange 'drink', cold / under cooked or burnt toast.  Warm eggs, if lucky, or over cooked.

 

No home fries or hash browns (not expected), but the 1 plus to Yank versions, though when restaurant served, usually a fail.

 

Why we usually pass on ABF, brekkie complete, or if a Khao Tom+ is offered, will go with that, depending.  Usually only get brekkie if mandatory & comes with room.

 

Only do fry ups at home.  

[moogradod]

14 hours ago, still kicking said:

What is Steinhager made of?

 

 

 

 

Often classified as a type of gin, Steinhäger is a juniper-flavored spirit produced in Westaphalian Steinhagen municipality. It is produced from grain spirit, juniper berries, and wacholderlutter—fermented mash made from juniper berries. This spirit is clear and colorless and has a subtle juniper flavor.

Why you ask me and then give the answer by yourself ? What you write is correct. But Steinhäger is a quality spirit and no compare to Lao Khao - which is - as I said before - made of rice. The drinking ritual seems to be a bit similar, though, that's why I mentioned it.

[BoganInParasite]

On 10/7/2022 at 9:51 AM, superal said:

The bread looks good .

Been making it for about a year since the supply of thick Farmhouse bread was unreliable in our town. Bread flour, water, salt and yeast, very little kneading and cooked in a cast iron camp oven in the electric oven. We've found just warming it in the toaster rather a full cycle toast is best. We serve with imported salted butter and a range of sweet and savoury spreads including Vegemite if there is an Aussie staying. By 'we' I mean the Thai wife on her own of course.