Andre0720 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 1 hour ago, steven100 said: you really need to get a hobby ... You really need to get educated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamb00ler Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 On 2/16/2024 at 9:16 PM, Prubangboy said: N.Thai food is the most meat-heavy thai food, so I don't eat it a lot. I eat mostly central Thai food, but when I eat Northern I usually eat a lot of the leaves (pug pi, cilantro, cabbage, lettuce) served along with the pork/chicken. I rarely eat any beef in Thailand.... too disappointing. My wife is an amazing cook of both Western and Thai dishes plus a couple of Japanese such as watercress with tofu and pork. I eat high fiber/no sugar Western cereal+fruit for breakfast and 90% home cooked central Thai for lunch/dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamb00ler Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) On 2/16/2024 at 9:54 PM, uttradit said: Fried rice is chinese food Noodles are originally Chinese as well, but Italians scored a lot more hits with them than the Chinese ever did or will. Pretty much every country in Asia counts fried rice as part of their own cuisine. Edited February 18 by gamb00ler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Well. if we're delving into the realm of street food, remember this. There is a reason in Western countries there are inspections by local health departments of restaurants, food trucks anywhere that serves food. That reason being, you can get pretty damn sick from unsanitary food prep. If you every watch a street vendor 'wash' the cookware or utensils it'll make you cringe So I love Thai food, but not from some roadside vendor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamb00ler Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 On 2/17/2024 at 12:08 PM, spidermike007 said: Great Thai food is astonishing. But only here, overseas I rarely get great Thai food. I agree but great is hard to find. Thai Town in LA has lots of very good Thai food. Las Vegas now has quite a large Thai population which has led to much better Thai fare being easier to find. I tried Thai food several times in Canada... barely recognizable, especially in smaller cities where Chinese restaurants make what they think is Thai food. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 (edited) 26 minutes ago, gamb00ler said: I agree but great is hard to find. Thai Town in LA has lots of very good Thai food. Las Vegas now has quite a large Thai population which has led to much better Thai fare being easier to find. I tried Thai food several times in Canada... barely recognizable, especially in smaller cities where Chinese restaurants make what they think is Thai food. The last time I was in Los Angeles with my Thai woman we went to the highest rated Thai restaurant in Thai Town in LA, and though we spent $100 for lunch we were both quite disappointed. I think it's fairly difficult to find good Thai food in the US, it's easy to find mediocre Thai food or edible Thai food but very difficult to find good Thai food. We only eat Thai food in the US when she is cooking otherwise we take advantage of the huge variety of other types of ethnic foods that are available. In Thailand great Thai food is virtually everywhere. Fortunately we live here in Thailand, and I'm thankful for that fact on a daily basis. Edited February 18 by spidermike007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prubangboy Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 1 hour ago, gamb00ler said: I rarely eat any beef in Thailand.... too disappointing. 100% agreement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 6 days a week i have Thai food for lunch, quite often chicken vegetables rice, about as healthy as you can get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou norman Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 never. cant get past the smell of pak chee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroveHillWanderer Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I eat Thai food every day (usually twice a day) when we're in Thailand. Almost always at home though occasionally at my sister-in-law's or niece's house. We almost never go out to restaurants for Thai food (except occasionally, when it's someone's birthday). When we're in England that drops to about 3-4 times a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinBoy2 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 16 hours ago, spidermike007 said: The last time I was in Los Angeles with my Thai woman we went to the highest rated Thai restaurant in Thai Town in LA, and though we spent $100 for lunch we were both quite disappointed. I think it's fairly difficult to find good Thai food in the US, it's easy to find mediocre Thai food or edible Thai food but very difficult to find good Thai food. We only eat Thai food in the US when she is cooking otherwise we take advantage of the huge variety of other types of ethnic foods that are available. In Thailand great Thai food is virtually everywhere. Fortunately we live here in Thailand, and I'm thankful for that fact on a daily basis. I would agree with most of that, and in a lot of the country, Thai food is quasi Chinese take out. One of my daughters and my Thai son live in Denver, and we make frequent trips down there, not only to visit them, but stock up on food from the Thai & Lao grocery stores. But we also discovered what is probably the best Thai restaurant we have ever eaten at, Thailand or the US. My wife raves about the food, and everyone of her friends who have eaten while being down in Denver rave too. https://aloythai.com/modern-thai/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harsh Jones Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 On 2/16/2024 at 11:29 PM, marin said: The two are not the same at all. They are more similar than you seem to think 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmae2 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 If you know which restaurant to go to in a city/town then 'real' Thai food is not difficult to find either alone or with Thai family or friends. This year I have been to old favourites including in Amman and Shinjuku, Tokyo. For the former I usually contact the owner to ask what she can make which is not in the menu in advance of going in the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prubangboy Posted February 19 Author Share Posted February 19 America's best Thai restaurants could be a CNN article (not a Fox New one, ever). Here's my entree, deep in Hillbilly Land. How they got there: Claiming oppression as Christians in Laos. Repub chumps will believe anything. All those Mex washing dishes are christians too. Any way, proper stinky papaya salad: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g55129-d15196140-Reviews-Zaap_Lai_Thai_and_Lao_Cuisine-Johnson_City_Tennessee.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) We basically don't eat out, why, well when the chef states that the food is not prepared as fresh as hers, doesn't taste as good as hers and is cooked in the same cheap oils, not to mention hygiene. You won't dare argue with her on that as they are all relevant points. The above said, we mostly eat European at home, and we don't skimp on food costs, imported beef, lamb, olives, cheeses etc etc. When I feel like Thai, the chef will whip me up a couple of Thai dishes, it can be anything from stir fry chicken with vegetables and cashew nuts, tom yum kung, puk poung (morning glory) as a side dish with olive oil, garlic and chilies, pork spare ribs in a lime style soup with vegetables, (Bangkok spare ribs) as we refer to them, the ribs basically melting as they fall off the rib as they enter your mouth, sometimes eating the bone as well as they're as so soft as and enjoyable to boot, curried prawns with stir fried vegetables on a bed of Basmati rice, Penang chicken with homemade pita bread as a wrap with lettuce, avocado and tomatoes. Never met a woman who loved the kitchen as much as the bedroom.....sorry fellas, they broke the mold when they made this one. Only complaint is that she takes her time, so when she says she is going to cook, best drink a big glass of water because that hour wait can feel like forever until her blessed hands finish the finest food you have ever tasted, made with love, thank F when I order dessert it's instant 😍. Edited February 19 by 4MyEgo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoKorat Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) Most of the time when I'm in Thailand - except that is for breakfast. Sorry but soggy rice and pork soup just doesn't do it for me. Bacon and Eggs just about every day. When I cook Thai food at home that involves meat, I also supplement the usual cheaper cuts for quality meat and add more vegetables than Thai's normally eat. As for some of the 'weird' stuff like chicken feet or bugs - never. Edited February 19 by MangoKorat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco100 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 When I first come to Thailand I loved Thai food but now I don't eat it any longer. Far to much sugar added and getting boring . I go for good Italian and Japanese or Steak House . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Aged Grouch Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 (edited) Many out of many Hua Hin, Bangkok, Phuket etc restaurants are cheating in their prices and overcharge foreigners. Write down the prices on the menu when ordering, When the bill comes, add up yourself and often there will be a difference of prices between the menu and what's on the check. Edited February 29 by Middle Aged Grouch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George FmplesdaCosteedback Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 (edited) At least 5 out of every 6 days, some home made but mostly from the market or food stalls. My favourite is Larb Moo with Chinese lettuce and sticky rice but I like many of the soups (moo deng for one), various rice dishes like Massaman or Penang (with sauces) and barbecue etc. I am allergic to shell fish and don't like smelly fish but enjoy Tom Yam Gai. I love veg but not "veggie" specific food. Thai Fried Chicken with sticky rice I usually eat when watching football games. On the odd day I'll have pizza, burger or stew. Do I miss western food?: English bangers, soft bacon, beans and black pudding with breakfast (not cocktail sausages, rock hard crispy bacon and cake). Campbell's Minestrone and Pea and Ham soup, good mashed potato with gravy and "English blend" teabags like Waitrose own brand. Edited March 20 by George FmplesdaCosteedback 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 During the last few years, since the beginning of the pandemic, I have not eaten Thai food. Such a pity. I love Thai food better than almost any other cuisine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prubangboy Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 Gamma, you're the Garbo of the board, but I'd love to take you out for a six bucks Pad Thai. The AseanNow universe as we know it would implode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 none, tastes like sheite 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 5 hours ago, Rampant Rabbit said: none, tastes like sheite Is there anything that you like about Thailand? Why are you even here? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claffey Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 On 2/17/2024 at 7:20 PM, Middle Aged Grouch said: Depends where you are. If you to to Hua Hin, Phuket, Koh Samui etc...you will definately be ripped of with the overcharging and sometimes the average quality. Bangkok seems the best place for quality at decent prices. Have to disagree. It's easy to find normal priced Thai food all over Hua Hin. Obviously the night markets are more expensive but that's a given. Food court in Mkt Village is packed everyday with lots of fairly priced food. The main local market which opens early every day is also great value. In Khao Takiab there is also lots of normal priced food early in the morning near the 7/11..if you get around you will find good value food anywhere in Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 34 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said: Is there anything that you like about Thailand? Why are you even here? Im here to keep you on yer toes and anything else is my business 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prubangboy Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 1 hour ago, claffey said: Have to disagree. It's easy to find normal priced Thai food all over Hua Hin. Obviously the night markets are more expensive but that's a given. Food court in Mkt Village is packed everyday with lots of fairly priced food. The main local market which opens early every day is also great value. In Khao Takiab there is also lots of normal priced food early in the morning near the 7/11..if you get around you will find good value food anywhere in Thailand. Spent a month next to Mkt village, a great food area. Proper yellow curry abounding and a very solid, cheap sushi place in a soi next door. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPancake Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Everyday when I'm in Thailand, never when I'm in Vietnam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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