stament Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Does anyone know where to buy fresh flour wraps in Chiang Mai please? I don't recall seeing any in the bakeries I have been to. Secondly, any recommendations on crusty baguettes? I tried one from Nana but it wasn't crusty. I usually buy them from Big C Extra. I find them ok, but prefer something the outer coating to be a bit thicker and crustier, fussy guy that I am. As I am on here I will ask for bagel and croissant recommendations too! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Try Tops, most have a bakery section and the quality/selection is far better than either Big-C or Lotus'ssssss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 You are not going to find fresh flour wraps. They have them in packages at Tops, Rimping and other markets. Tops yes for Baquettes. Look up a place called Bagel House cafe and bakery. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAppletons Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) Crusty baguettes - Croco Pizza in Santitham. Owner bakes his own bread and pizza crust daily. Delicious. Fresh flour wraps - not gonna find. Edit to add: 25 meters down the street from Croco is Ombra Cafe. Some of the better croissants I've found recently, both butter and almond. Edit to add to the edit: Bagel House Cafe, Moon Muang soi 8, is a solid recommendation for bagels. Butter is Better also has pretty good bagels, especially if you like lox and cream cheese on top. Edited April 21 by TheAppletons 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bill97 Posted April 21 Popular Post Share Posted April 21 The Opera for baguette and croissant. Tops, Nana not close 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) The Hideaway for bagels & all the fixin's + their craft cheeses.... They have a sister store in town, but I don't know the name or if they stock the same products.... True sourdough, especially a crusty bread that is acceptable is difficult..... My wife has started making flour tortillas recently & it's been a nice addition...... Rim Ping & Makro have flour tortillas.... We don't live close enough in to use Lotus or Tops.... Edited April 21 by pgrahmm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomazbodner Posted April 21 Popular Post Share Posted April 21 I'm amazed so far nobody jumped out to suggest OP bakes his own, and how easy it is... 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Robert Paulson Posted April 21 Popular Post Share Posted April 21 I don’t eat bread in Thailand. They fooled me the last time back in ‘97 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamb00ler Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 1 hour ago, Robert Paulson said: I don’t eat bread in Thailand. They fooled me the last time back in ‘97 I've been coming to Thailand for 20 years before moving here almost 4 years ago. Like you I gave up trying baked goods in Thailand.... they would look great but had no taste. When I moved here, we happened to end up renting very close to Nana bakery. I went in one day just before closing and remaining bakery products were 50% off so I bought some. I was very satisfied with the quality so I've become a regular customer. I've bought bread at other bakeries and been very impressed with the quality available now. You might want to reconsider your decision. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it is what it is Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 unfortunately, the french never colonised thailand hence, lack of aesthetically pleasing (or any) city planning and buildings, decent bread and bakeries and decent coffee. fortunately, near my place there is an excellent bakery owned and run by a japanese baker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheAppletons Posted April 21 Popular Post Share Posted April 21 If one cannot find "decent coffee" in Chiang Mai, one isn't putting in much effort. Map of Chiang Mai coffee shops: 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 50 minutes ago, TheAppletons said: If one cannot find "decent coffee" in Chiang Mai, one isn't putting in much effort. Map of Chiang Mai coffee shops: Way too many, shows a lack of business ideas by most people. Some, sorry many I see are empty most of the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stament Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 Thanks for all the responses, I will try some out for sure. Maybe I wasn't clear so apologies but I wanted baguettes, etc from a bakery not readymade or eating at a cafe. I might not be able to make tortilla's but I can make my own baguette sandwich if I have the baguette of course! 😉 Now, where should I go today..... mmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 12 hours ago, Bill97 said: The Opera for baguette and croissant. Tops, Nana not close Real French baker, +++ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterubi1 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 The best baguettes and croissants are from Chouquette bakery, Si Phum Corner. French baker, who imports his ingredients from France and bakes fresh daily. They also have French cafe style food, like omelettes, galettes and croquettes Monsieur, with excellent coffee as well. They also have branches in Maya and Hang Dong areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 11 hours ago, tomazbodner said: I'm amazed so far nobody jumped out to suggest OP bakes his own, and how easy it is... I've had trouble getting it to turn out well with the hot weather(too dense/poor rise)... I'm usually pretty successful, but not during this hot weather..... The Ideal temperature for rising is about 75f..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordblackader Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Crusty baguettes - Dominic Bread. He also provides the baguettes served at restaurants like The Happy Frog. https://www.facebook.com/dominiccnx/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrad Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 For those who favor sourdough bread, this place might be worth a visit one Saturday. https://maps.app.goo.gl/L1tc72bZnrzh7PUEA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 17 minutes ago, MrBrad said: For those who favor sourdough bread, this place might be worth a visit one Saturday. https://maps.app.goo.gl/L1tc72bZnrzh7PUEA Have you tried it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexilis Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 I second the recommendation for Chouquette Bakery (SiPhum corner of moat). Excellent food, bakery, deserts. Baguettes are very crusty. Croissants are delicious! They are closed for renovation until Friday I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7euner Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 I always use Saint Etoile in Central Rama 9. They bake really crusty baguettes - a large one is 60 baht. I absolutely recommend it. I believe they have many branches, but I have only tried this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAppletons Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 35 minutes ago, 7euner said: I always use Saint Etoile in Central Rama 9. They bake really crusty baguettes - a large one is 60 baht. I absolutely recommend it. I believe they have many branches, but I have only tried this one. Perhaps you'd like to mail a few to the OP who was asking about where to find subject products in Chiang Mai. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rwill Posted April 22 Popular Post Share Posted April 22 8 hours ago, TheAppletons said: If one cannot find "decent coffee" in Chiang Mai, one isn't putting in much effort. Map of Chiang Mai coffee shops: Are you sure that is not a map of marijuana dispensaries? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbeer Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 39 minutes ago, TheAppletons said: Perhaps you'd like to mail a few to the OP who was asking about where to find subject products in Chiang Mai. St Etoile Bakery is in Central Festival just outside Top supermarket. I like the baguettes as well. Crispy crust but not too hard that it cracks every teeth you have. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 18 hours ago, tomazbodner said: I'm amazed so far nobody jumped out to suggest OP bakes his own, and how easy it is... I just started baking my own bread in an air fryer easy and delicious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 9 hours ago, stament said: I wanted baguettes, etc from a bakery Try L'Opera but get there early as they do sell out of many things 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 12 hours ago, TheAppletons said: If one cannot find "decent coffee" in Chiang Mai, one isn't putting in much effort. Map of Chiang Mai coffee shops: Yes but, search for "decent coffee shops"...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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