chuchok Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Not harsh at all.she posted complete garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuniorExPat Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Not harsh at all.she posted complete garbage. . . . . and now she has obediently buggered off . . . JxP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Not harsh at all.she posted complete garbage. . . . . and now she has obediently buggered off . . . JxP next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmficc Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 The Riverside is OK. But the Burgers are BAD BAD BAD. Mike's taste great-its the 50% fat content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realthaideal Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 "I always had trouble talking to burgers too until I found out THEY'RE DEAD!" Oh God! You don't gotta get on yer soapbox, now Wiz. If you want something more fresh where you taste the life, best order some laap diip. Mmmm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 We ordered 2 cheeseburgers. After taking our first bite, I had to spit it out. What ever they put in it put filler in it was horrible. Som Nam Na ! Only philistines order burgers in Thailand (Hello U-G ) The Riverside offers a good view and decent music. It's probably a good place where to take new comers. But I think that it's overpriced and overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolz Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 The Riverside offers a good view and decent music. It's probably a good place where to take new comers. But I think that it's overpriced and overrated. Good summary. Until they start singing. Can't stand places where they need to use songsheets and go "choo choo" through the difficult syllables. I have my fave places but I'm keeping them secret... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Only philistines order burgers in Thailand (Hello U-G ) Only pretentious newbies stick to only eating Thai food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) Only philistines order burgers in Thailand (Hello U-G ) Only pretentious newbies stick to only eating Thai food! Sometimes cold turkey gets me on the run Then, I buy some good beef, carots, onions, thyme, laurel, two bottles of red wine, ... (a cook doesn't reveal all his secrets) and I fix some Boeuf Bourguigon. And it beats the merde out of a burger. Edited August 9, 2007 by adjan jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 And it beats the merde out of a burger. I agree. Sounds good. I'm not big on burgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 (edited) On the Forum Topics page, the smiley in front of this thread has changed from a grim face to a happy one. Who has the "power" to change it ? A mod or the OP ? Or is it the way the mods rate a thread ? BTW, where is Eliz1130, the OP ? Edited August 9, 2007 by adjan jb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miltonbentley Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 BTW, where is Eliz1130, the OP ? Eliz was a troll and has gone back under her bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 My husband and I lived in Chiang Mai for over one year and have patronized many food establishments. The Riverside Restaurant is a "Farang" paradise. You will not see one local Thai person in this restaurant. Good reason!! We too are Farangs but live here permanently. We ordered 2 cheeseburgers. When receiving our food (burgers) it was so big we could hardly believe it as in Thailand (as we know we live here) beef is rare. After taking our first bite, I had to spit it out. What ever they put in it put filler in it was horrible. I would recommend "Mike's Hamburgers" in Chiang Mai to anyone. This was totally repulsive. I brought all of the two hamburgers home less 2 bites to our cat. I asked for the manager and he reassured us that it was all beef with a few spices. No dice!! I advice anyone not to go to the Riverside Restaurant in Chiang Mai, nice view but that is what you pay for. There are many wonderful restaurants. Watch the locals and follow them as that is where the good food is!!!!!!!!!!! Whether you're a troll or not. I have to say you're a right muppet..Google it if you like.. The Riverside has become an icon in CM for a reason. One of them being it's ability to not attract the likes of you. Their Thai food has always been superb ( as the same head Thai chef has been there since day one).. Mikes is fast food to eat when you have a minging hangover. The Riverside is somewhere to go when you want to "chill" and savour the moment. I hear theres a great burger waiting for you at the airport, please save it for the plane and just go straight to immigration. The sooner the better.. Sionara.. Don't spill the sauce on your shirt on the way home in the plane.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbeer Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 In and Out anyone? is it still open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 In and Out anyone? is it still open? No, but here's some photos anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 In and Out anyone? is it still open? No, but here's some photos anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 BTW, where is Eliz1130, the OP ? Eliz was a troll and has gone back under her bridge. Maybe Nawarat Bridge. It's not too far from the Riverside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamphun Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 BTW, where is Eliz1130, the OP ? Eliz was a troll and has gone back under her bridge. Maybe Nawarat Bridge. It's not too far from the Riverside. More likely a missionary they don't seem to have much liking for local culture and demand hamburgers wherever they go. They should stick to the Dukes if they don't want to leave their comfort zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thairedofgoa Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Went to the Riverside a couple of days ago. The reggae band was good but the beer wasn't cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Went to the Riverside a couple of days ago. The reggae band was good but the beer wasn't cold. Never had that problem there myself.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true blue Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 can never understand anyone wanting to eat a hamburger when there are so many alternative beautiful eating places in chiang mai with nice (food) to enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovenman Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 can never understand anyone wanting to eat a hamburger when there are so many alternative beautiful eating places in chiang mai with nice (food) to enjoy Change of pace? I eat Thai food 90% of the time. Sometimes a burger, fish-and-chips, lasagna, or whatever sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 The Riverside is OK. But the Burgers are BAD BAD BAD. Mike's taste great-its the 50% fat content. and I always thought it was the lettuce making me fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 can never understand anyone wanting to eat a hamburger when there are so many alternative beautiful eating places in chiang mai with nice (food) to enjoy I can't understand your kind of thinking. Don't you ever want to eat something simple like a bologna, tuna, liverworst or egg salad sandwich? I love fine dining, but sometimes I want coldcuts, a hotdog or a burger, sometimes I want lobster, sometimes I want vegetarian food, a falafel, a baked potato and sour cream or a good steak. Why limit ourselves when there are so many combinations and possibilities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 can never understand anyone wanting to eat a hamburger when there are so many alternative beautiful eating places in chiang mai with nice (food) to enjoy I can't understand your kind of thinking. Don't you ever want to eat something simple like a bologna, tuna, liverworst or egg salad sandwich? I love fine dining, but sometimes I want coldcuts, a hotdog or a burger, sometimes I want lobster, sometimes I want vegetarian food, a falafel, a baked potato and sour cream or a good steak. Why limit ourselves when there are so many combinations and possibilities? True, variety is the spicy of life.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krupnik Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 The Riverside is obviously doing something right it's very popular - it's got a good vibe. It is overpriced though and the service could be improved, in my opinon. As for the OP's comment about the Thai's - last time I was there I was the only farang amongst a group of Thais. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjan jb Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 They should stick to the Dukes if they don't want to leave their comfort zone. The Green Zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaiWai Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 (edited) Of course it's great to have choices here - as many as we can without CM developing into just another city ? And the more Thai choices the better, and the more these are made accessible to visitors, and the more we try to exchange ideas about food with the local restaurants the better... I think some people were just making the point that a hamburger might not be the best choice at a restaurant like Riverside. Fair enough. Edited August 10, 2007 by WaiWai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Of course it's great to have choices here - as many as we can without CM developing into just another city. I think some people were just making the point that a hamburger might not be the best choice at a restaurant like Riverside. Fair enough. No, but they do a mean yam plaadook fuu (spicy catfish salad).. Awesome with a icy cold Beer Lao.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadish_sweetball Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Repeating myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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