Maybole Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 I like a strong cheese. Mature Cheddar or stronger. I used to buy mine from Greens Food and Drink opposite Kad Farang, but they have been out of stock for months and are now closing. Tops used to have "Seriously Strong" in small amounts at a high price but no longer stock it. Makro, Rimping and the other supermarkets have Dutch or Italian cheeses which are too mild for my taste or that processed excuse for a cheese from USA or Australia. Has anybody in Chiang mai area seen a decent cheese for sale recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Have you looked at Makro? Here in Surin they have Mainland Vintage Cheddar (Australian) at 279THB for 470g. https://www.makro.pro/en/p/58gf840-7196426928323?info=JTdCJTIyaXNTZWFyY2hQYWdlJTIyJTNBdHJ1ZSUyQyUyMmluZGV4Q2xpY2tlZCUyMiUzQTglMkMlMjJxdWVyeSUyMiUzQSUyMmNoZWVzZSUyMiU3RA I love a bit of mature Cheddar, but Vintage is a bit strong for me. I go for the "Tasty" variety - same price ... https://www.makro.pro/en/c/search?q=cheese That's a pretty good price for a decent cheese IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommers Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Rimping Meechok have a selection of Mainland Cheddar cheeses ranging from a mild young Cheddar to a Tasty and on occasions a Vintage. Stock varies but there is always at least two ages from which to choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevoromgh Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 6 hours ago, chickenslegs said: Have you looked at Makro? Here in Surin they have Mainland Vintage Cheddar (Australian) at 279THB for 470g. https://www.makro.pro/en/p/58gf840-7196426928323?info=JTdCJTIyaXNTZWFyY2hQYWdlJTIyJTNBdHJ1ZSUyQyUyMmluZGV4Q2xpY2tlZCUyMiUzQTglMkMlMjJxdWVyeSUyMiUzQSUyMmNoZWVzZSUyMiU3RA I love a bit of mature Cheddar, but Vintage is a bit strong for me. I go for the "Tasty" variety - same price ... https://www.makro.pro/en/c/search?q=cheese That's a pretty good price for a decent cheese IMO. Agreed. I buy the same Australian cheddar as it's the only one I've found that has come close to the extra strong English cheddar I buy in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 There was already a recent thread on this subject here. I am not an expert on cheddar, but Go Wholesale sells a locally made one which includes a 24 mo. old "vintage" variety which seems a good buy for the price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Try Lazada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 I just buy 2k of Anchor NZ cheddar ( No rennet ), tastes like semi mature to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 It's the 'crumbly' type (Cheshire or Lancashire) that I crave! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korat Kiwi Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 23 minutes ago, arithai12 said: There was already a recent thread on this subject here. I am not an expert on cheddar, but Go Wholesale sells a locally made one which includes a 24 mo. old "vintage" variety which seems a good buy for the price. Yes this was covered before and not that long ago. Most bloggers mentioned that NZ Mainland is a good cheddar cheese. With the vintage having the best 'bite'. Available at most Makro outlets. Anchor make a 2kg block but it's a lot milder than the Mainland Vintage. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeworld Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 (edited) Makro have a nice tasty cheddar 18 or 24 months. Mainland 470g for 279 baht. https://www.makro.pro/en/p/847416-7196426928323 Edited May 3 by freeworld 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaDave Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I love very strong cheddar cheese and used to buy the Epicure version of, I think it was Mainland Cheese, at Rimping Markets. However, a small chunk (200g ?) cost over 200 baht. The Gecko Garden on Sridonchai Road near Pantip Plaza has several excellent cheeses for sale as well as real butter (from New Zealand I think), and coldcuts at very attractive prices. They have a crumbly English cheddar, very sharp and very tasty, for about 400 baht per kilo. They sell gouda and feta cheese also. I had eaten there once in while over the years but since I learned they also sell cheese and butter, I always buy those items there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I just simply give up cheese and wine when in thailand as i find the prices to be absurd....and maybe my liver and cholesterol levels appreciate the break. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkniko Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Topmarket and rimping in ruamchok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swerve Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 On 5/24/2024 at 4:36 AM, pomchop said: I just simply give up cheese and wine when in thailand as i find the prices to be absurd....and maybe my liver and cholesterol levels appreciate the break. That's pretty hardcore giving up cheese and wine. I couldn't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill97 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 44 minutes ago, swerve said: That's pretty hardcore giving up cheese and wine. I couldn't do it. Oh lord the people who are coming to CM now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swerve Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 You are safe, because am in Phuket. I also have no plans to give up bread, butter, olive oil, or garlic. A life without those is not where I want to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Just now, swerve said: You are safe, because am in Phuket. I also have no plans to give up bread, butter, olive oil, or garlic. A life without those is not where I want to be. You like bad breath...........😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 I would ask some of the french restaurants If I remember correct Le Bistro had some last time I was there a few years back, or any restaurant who have some stock for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 18 hours ago, Hummin said: I would ask some of the french restaurants for cheddar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 23 minutes ago, Dante99 said: for cheddar? Cantal is a cheese that reminds of cheddar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoli49 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 (edited) dacheeso Edited June 18 by danoli49 mis post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korat Kiwi Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 4 hours ago, danoli49 said: dacheeso Yes I've tried their cheese. It's ok but quite light in flavour. Not bad for Thailand tho. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flare Posted Thursday at 11:42 PM Share Posted Thursday at 11:42 PM I believe the Hideaway restaurant near Lotus Hang Dong makes several varieties of cheese- you could see what they have available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted Saturday at 09:41 AM Share Posted Saturday at 09:41 AM On 5/3/2024 at 4:13 PM, The Fugitive said: It's the 'crumbly' type (Cheshire or Lancashire) that I crave! Both Rimping and Macro sell very crumbly 'Vintage' Cheddar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korat Kiwi Posted Saturday at 12:42 PM Share Posted Saturday at 12:42 PM 3 hours ago, FolkGuitar said: Both Rimping and Macro sell very crumbly 'Vintage' Cheddar Is that the kiwi brand Mainland? It's good value and better than their tasty cheddar. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fugitive Posted Saturday at 01:48 PM Share Posted Saturday at 01:48 PM 4 hours ago, FolkGuitar said: Both Rimping and Macro sell very crumbly 'Vintage' Cheddar Many thanks for your information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted Saturday at 03:47 PM Share Posted Saturday at 03:47 PM On 5/3/2024 at 12:22 AM, chickenslegs said: Have you looked at Makro? Here in Surin they have Mainland Vintage Cheddar (Australian) at 279THB for 470g. https://www.makro.pro/en/p/58gf840-7196426928323?info=JTdCJTIyaXNTZWFyY2hQYWdlJTIyJTNBdHJ1ZSUyQyUyMmluZGV4Q2xpY2tlZCUyMiUzQTglMkMlMjJxdWVyeSUyMiUzQSUyMmNoZWVzZSUyMiU3RA I love a bit of mature Cheddar, but Vintage is a bit strong for me. I go for the "Tasty" variety - same price ... https://www.makro.pro/en/c/search?q=cheese That's a pretty good price for a decent cheese IMO. Mainland is made in New Zealand and has been for years. Since the formation of Mainland in Dunedin in New Zealand's Deep South in 1955, Mainland has won numerous awards over the years and is highly regarded for its production of fine cheddars and its premium quality product range. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted Saturday at 03:51 PM Share Posted Saturday at 03:51 PM (edited) 3 hours ago, Korat Kiwi said: 6 hours ago, FolkGuitar said: Both Rimping and Macro sell very crumbly 'Vintage' Cheddar Is that the kiwi brand Mainland? It's good value and better than their tasty cheddar. Epicure is the one... If you can find it. Its not sold everywhere, but readily available in Bangkok, so it maybe available there in Chiang Mai, Vintage is more common though. Edited Saturday at 03:52 PM by richard_smith237 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted Saturday at 04:07 PM Share Posted Saturday at 04:07 PM 17 minutes ago, xylophone said: Mainland is made in New Zealand and has been for years. Since the formation of Mainland in Dunedin in New Zealand's Deep South in 1955, Mainland has won numerous awards over the years and is highly regarded for its production of fine cheddars and its premium quality product range. My sincere apologies to all Kiwis. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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