British Restaurant Referral

[steven100]

I think it's hard to beat good old Banger's & Mash ....

[radiochaser]

British restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand

https://www.google.com/search?q=British+restuarants+in+Bangkok%2C+Thailand&sxsrf=APwXEdd7MRS4Tr01FH6INOFYVPCjW7m5nQ%3A1684292803569&source=hp&ei=w0RkZJOuINLk0PEP7PqBoA0&iflsig=AOEireoAAAAAZGRS02CwawHk10f2qYk5_tOCheWeeIla&ved=0ahUKEwjTm4LSr_v-AhVSMjQIHWx9ANQQ4dUDCAo&uact=5&oq=British+restuarants+in+Bangkok%2C+Thailand&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyBwghEKsCEAoyCgghEBYQHhAdEAo6BwgjEIoFECc6BAgjECc6EQguEIAEELEDEIMBEMcBENEDOgUIABCABDoOCC4QgAQQsQMQxwEQ0QM6DgguEIAEELEDEIMBENQCOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAToICAAQgAQQsQM6CAguEIAEELEDOgsILhCABBCxAxCDAToLCC4QigUQsQMQgwE6EQguEIAEELEDEIMBEMcBEK8BOgsILhCABBCxAxDUAjoOCC4QigUQsQMQgwEQ1AI6CwguEIAEEMcBEK8BOggILhCxAxCABDoUCC4QgAQQsQMQgwEQxwEQ0QMQ1AI6CAguEIAEENQCOgcIABCABBAKOg0ILhCABBDHARCvARAKOgcIABANEIAEOgYIABAeEA06CAgAEAgQHhANOggIABCKBRCGAzoHCCEQoAEQCjoECCEQCjoFCAAQogRQAFixXmCGuAFoAnAAeACAAdcBiAHWNZIBBjAuNDAuMpgBAKABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz

 

Edited May 17, 2023 by radiochaser

[mark5335]

15 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

No Idea is fantastic.  Hopefully the new location will not be too far from where it was before.

Apparently No Idea's new location will be in Soi 18.

[KannikaP]

2 hours ago, marin said:

I also find some British have trouble with anything the least bit spicy. 

How many Indian Restaurants are there in UK, and is Tikka Massala not the favourite dish there?

[Tippaporn]

21 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Maybe they travel the world to experience things in addition to their comfort food from back home?

I once worked with an Armenian who would pass his uneaten homemade Armenian lunch to me.  It was excellent.  I couldn't interest a single American coworker to even try a single bite.  Perhaps that's why?  Many, certainly not all, Americans I have found to have an aversion to foreign food that is completely dissimilar to what they know.  Like a 4-year -old child that looks at a food and says, "I don't like it."  "Have you tried it deary?"  "No, it doesn't look good."

[kingkenny]

42 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

For a chain they're quite decent.  Check out the menu and their ingredients are all imported from various countries.  The Truffle Fettuccini & Mushrooms in a white cream sauce with shaved parmesan is delicious.  I wouldn't give so brutal a review as to call it garbage.

There's too many excellent authentic Italian restaurants to list but nearest us is Buonissimo Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria.  On Srinagarindra just south of Bang Na Trad Road.  I'd recommend it if one finds themselves in the area.

He is asking for British, not Italian hence my comment to ignore the Italian food in the menu. To be honest my comment about garbage is not aimed at Italian food from Win Connection but all Italian food, quite who accepts flour mixed with water as a food is beyond me, give me a tin od Spam any day of the week or a tin of beans with little sausages in it.

[Tippaporn]

34 minutes ago, radiochaser said:

British restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand

https://www.google.com/search?q=British+restuarants+in+Bangkok%2C+Thailand&sxsrf=APwXEdd7MRS4Tr01FH6INOFYVPCjW7m5nQ%3A1684292803569&source=hp&ei=w0RkZJOuINLk0PEP7PqBoA0&iflsig=AOEireoAAAAAZGRS02CwawHk10f2qYk5_tOCheWeeIla&ved=0ahUKEwjTm4LSr_v-AhVSMjQIHWx9ANQQ4dUDCAo&uact=5&oq=British+restuarants+in+Bangkok%2C+Thailand&gs_lcp=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&sclient=gws-wiz

 

That Cornish pasty from Chequers looks scrumptious.  And filling. 

[Tippaporn]

8 minutes ago, kingkenny said:

He is asking for British, not Italian hence my comment to ignore the Italian food in the menu. To be honest my comment about garbage is not aimed at Italian food from Win Connection but all Italian food, quite who accepts flour mixed with water as a food is beyond me, give me a tin od Spam any day of the week or a tin of beans with little sausages in it.

Again, to each their own.  In my humble opinion it's unfortunate that given the immense variety of Italian food you write all of it off as garbage.  Most breads are little more than flour mixed with water, a pinch of salt, and yeast to make it rise.  Give me the full range of European breads, cold cuts and cheeses and I'm set for life. 

[nahkit]

12 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

Not quite sure if  "The sunday roast"  is considered uniquely British

The French seem to think it is, they've been referring to British people as "Le Rosbifs" since the 18th century.

[Tippaporn]

6 minutes ago, nahkit said:

The French seem to think it is, they've been referring to British people as "Le Rosbifs" since the 18th century.

Nothing like good old European rivalry.  Le Rosbifs vs. The Frogs. 

[Bday Prang]

4 hours ago, roo860 said:

The Britishness starts and ends with the word "pup"   That's our gift to the world, not really the food.

 

???????? woofwoof

 

 

 

 oops  well spotted   !    stupid mistake, especially as I had just spent what seemed like an eternity trying to explain to the mrs that it is spelt and pronounced "pub"  and not "pap" despite what it said in her Thai-english Phrase book lol ????

[mstevens]

8 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Really?  The clue is in the name though.

Yes, really. Regardless of the name, it is owned and run by Americans.

[Drumbuie]

On 5/16/2023 at 7:22 PM, Tippaporn said:

Check out The Londoner.  I've never been there but by all appearances it looks to be the real deal.  The menu looks mouthwatering with a generous selection.  1178 Phatthanakan Rd, Suan Luang, Bangkok 10250

Bistro 33 on Sukhumvit Soi 33 is purely a restaurant and offers British fare, too.

 

I've eaten at the Londoner several times.  The menu covers a lot of territory but includes British classics - proper Sunday roasts, shepherd's pie, fish and chips, steaks, mixed grill, bangers & mash, all day breakfast - as well as French, Italian, Thai, you name it, kids menu, vegan/vegetarian.
Good food, well cooked and the staff are very welcoming.

PS Save some room for the dessert menu.

[josephbloggs]

7 minutes ago, Drumbuie said:

I've eaten at the Londoner several times.  The menu covers a lot of territory but includes British classics - proper Sunday roasts, shepherd's pie, fish and chips, steaks, mixed grill, bangers & mash, all day breakfast - as well as French, Italian, Thai, you name it, kids menu, vegan/vegetarian.
Good food, well cooked and the staff are very welcoming.

PS Save some room for the dessert menu.

I'll add another vote for the Londoner. The food is excellent.

[Mr Meeseeks]

On 5/17/2023 at 12:02 AM, Bday Prang said:

Scotland could uniquely offer " haggis" I suppose, but it's a bit of an acquired taste, for those unfamiliar with that "delight" believe me ignorance is bliss.

Funny, as everyone that has actually tried it, likes it. Including my many English friends.

[Mr Meeseeks]

On 5/17/2023 at 7:33 AM, Tippaporn said:

True, Argentinian steak is well regarded.  As is Australian steak.  But outside those locations I'll avoid the disappointment. 

All from Scottish cattle stock originally.

 

The best beef I have ever had was in Scotland. Grass fed Aberdeen Angus. 

[Tippaporn]

16 hours ago, Drumbuie said:

I've eaten at the Londoner several times.  The menu covers a lot of territory but includes British classics - proper Sunday roasts, shepherd's pie, fish and chips, steaks, mixed grill, bangers & mash, all day breakfast - as well as French, Italian, Thai, you name it, kids menu, vegan/vegetarian.
Good food, well cooked and the staff are very welcoming.

PS Save some room for the dessert menu.

Today is the day we go.  I'll provide photos.  And yes, I will leave room for desserts. 

[Tippaporn]

I did leave out a well known British dish in my photo op posted somewhere on the last page.

Kippers

[Tippaporn]

Just got back from our superb meal at The Londoner.  And to clear up the misconception I had regarding the existence of any British "restaurant," for which I've been schooled here, there hangs a certificate of award on the wall, as well as a gold rimmed dinner plate just below it, from the Bangkok Best Restaurant Awards 2018 or some such organisation which declares The Londoner best in the "Pub" class.  555555555555  The official full moniker is The Londoner Pub and Sports Bar.  Not a single reference to "restaurant."

 

I still find it an amazing notion that an entire nation does not have restaurants featuring it's wondrous national cultural foods.  Beggars belief.

 

And now without further delay, as promised, photos from our meal at The Londoner . . .

My first taste of Shepherd's pie.  Never had it before.  Awesome.



This really deserves a close up . . .

 

 

My wife does enjoy Italian food and as she is utterly unfamiliar with British food she decided to play it safe with the Scallops and Basil Pesto.

 

My daughter had the chicken, bacon and leek pie with a side of mash and sauteed onions.  The chicken melted in my mouth.

 

A close up confirms that this pie is about as perfect as it get.  It's flakiness is almost comparable to croissant.  And huge.

 

 

I also ordered the bangers and mash for myself.  Another first for me.  And now that I've tasted this wonderful sausage along with the mashed and gravy and peas it's a must to indulge in it in the future on a regular basis.

 

 

It's unfortunate that I've gone this long in life without ever having sampled this beautiful and tasty sausage.  That's uncharacteristic of a German who thrives on good sausages.

 

 

My wife also loves Caesar salad.  This was as good as any we've had at Italian restaurants.

 

The portions were all extremely generous.  We ordered much more than we could finish but it was all part of the plan.  I can feast again tomorrow.    The Londoner is one that I would highly recommend.  Drumbuie and josephbloggs were right.

And just a few shots of what was laying on the kitchen counter that will assuredly make one's mouth water . . .

 

Edited May 21, 2023 by Tippaporn

[josephbloggs]

8 minutes ago, Tippaporn said:

Just got back from our superb meal at The Londoner.  And to clear up the misconception I had regarding the existence of any British "restaurant," for which I've been schooled here, there hangs a certificate of award on the wall, as well as a gold rimmed dinner plate just below it, from the Bangkok Best Restaurant Awards 2018 or some such organisation which declares The Londoner best in the "Pub" class.  555555555555  The official full moniker is The Londoner Pub and Sports Bar.  Not a single reference to "restaurant."

 

I still find it an amazing notion that an entire nation does not have restaurants featuring it's wondrous national cultural foods.  Beggars belief.

 

And now without further delay, as promised, photos from our meal at The Londoner . . .

My first taste of Shepherd's pie.  Never had it before.  Awesome.



This really deserves a close up . . .

 

 

My wife does enjoy Italian food and as she is utterly unfamiliar with British food she decided to play it safe with the Scallops and Basil Pesto.

 

My daughter had the chicken, bacon and leek pie with a side of mash and sauteed onions.  The chicken melted in my mouth.

 

A close up confirms that this pie is about as perfect as it get.  It's flakiness is almost comparable to croissant.  And huge.

 

 

I also ordered the bangers and mash for myself.  Another first for me.  And now that I've tasted this wonderful sausage along with the mashed and gravy and peas it's a must to indulge in it in the future on a regular basis.

 

 

It's unfortunate that I've gone this long in life without ever having sampled this beautiful and tasty sausage.  That's uncharacteristic of a German who thrives on good sausages.

 

 

My wife also loves Caesar salad.  This was as good as any we've had at Italian restaurants.

 

The portions were all extremely generous.  We ordered much more than we could finish but it was all part of the plan.  I can feast again tomorrow.    The Londoner is one that I would highly recommend.  Drumbuie and josephbloggs were right.

And just a few shots of what was laying on the kitchen counter that will assuredly make one's mouth water . . .

 

Well done, thanks for posting the review and I am glad you liked it. All too often people ask questions, get responses and recommendations then never come back to the thread which is a bit rude, so personally I always appreciate someone who follows up.

I actually popped in this afternoon for a couple of beers so I was looking out for anyone taking photos of their food and I planned to say hello. But it looks like you were sat upstairs and were there later than me anyway - downstairs was full when I was there (around 4pm).

I haven't had a roast in there for a long time as I normally cook my own but saw someone have one today and it looked good, as do your pictures. And yeah, the bangers and mash is excellent.

[Tippaporn]

10 hours ago, josephbloggs said:

Well done, thanks for posting the review and I am glad you liked it. All too often people ask questions, get responses and recommendations then never come back to the thread which is a bit rude, so personally I always appreciate someone who follows up.

I actually popped in this afternoon for a couple of beers so I was looking out for anyone taking photos of their food and I planned to say hello. But it looks like you were sat upstairs and were there later than me anyway - downstairs was full when I was there (around 4pm).

I haven't had a roast in there for a long time as I normally cook my own but saw someone have one today and it looked good, as do your pictures. And yeah, the bangers and mash is excellent.

Thank you for the kind words, josephbloggs.  I share your sentiments about getting feedback after either giving advice or providing recommendations.  Giving feedback on this particular recommendation was enjoyable, though.  There's a certain satisfying cruelty in posting photos of succulent dishes to an audience that may well be famished or hadn't had these treats in a long while. 

A shame we missed each other.  Yes, we were sat on the second floor.  But we also arrived at 12:30 PM and left just before 2 PM.  I will be returning so when I do I'll give you a shout out as it sounds like you're in the vicinity.  Though I am located in Bang Phli it was a short and easy drive.  Bang Na Trad to Outer Ring road to No. 7.  Exit Srinagarindra and Phatthunakan Rd. is right there.  From there it's only 2.3 km down Phatthunakan Rd.  Almost 30 minutes exactly with the light Sunday noon traffic and motorways 95% of the way.

The bangers and mash were truly superb.  And a very healthy portion.  Between eating it all myself and sampling everything else we ordered I seriously destroyed myself.  I would have made use of a wheel chair on my exit had they had one.