"On Toast" - what's your "go to" ?

[CharlieH]

 

Toast. It’s simple, comforting, and oh-so-versatile. FFormant expats in Thailand, it’s a go-to for a taste of home—a familiar break from Thai cuisine when you’re craving something nostalgic and comforting.

 

Whether it’s slathered with butter and jam, topped with baked beans and a fried egg, or a classic like cheese on toast, this humble dish brings a slice of comfort wherever you are.

But what’s the secret to the perfect toast here in Thailand? Let’s break it down, slice by slice, and get your tips !

What Bread Are You Toasting?

The bread makes all the difference. Are you making do with what’s on the shelves at Big C, Tesco, or your local 7-Eleven? Maybe you’ve found sliced bread that works just fine, or perhaps you’re lucky enough to have access to artisanal or international-style loaves.

In cities like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Phuket, there are bakeries that cater to international tastes, offering sourdough, rye, or seeded options. If you’ve discovered one, we’d love to know! For those in smaller towns, how do you manage? Do you make your own bread, or grab whatever’s available and make it work?

Butter Before or Straight to Toppings?

Once you’ve toasted your bread, what’s your method? Do you butter it first for that rich, indulgent layer, or skip the butter and go straight to the toppings? Some say butter is a must for the perfect bite, while others prefer a lighter, topping-focused approach.

Back Under the Grill or Straight to Plate?

Here’s a big question: after adding your toppings, do you pop the toast under the grill for a melty, golden finish? Or is it all about the simplicity of toaster-to-plate? Cheese lovers might insist on the grill, while avocado fans may prefer it fresh and cool.

Top 10 Toast Toppers to Try

Here are some favorite "on toast" ideas to inspire you:

1. Avocado Toast – Mashed avocado with salt, pepper, and chili flakes, or topped with a poached egg.
2. Eggs on Toast – Scrambled, poached, or fried eggs with seasoning.
3. Tomato and Basil – Fresh slices with olive oil or balsamic drizzle.
4. Peanut Butter and Banana – Sweet and satisfying, with a sprinkle of cinnamon or honey.
5. Smoked Salmon – Paired with cream cheese, capers, and dill.
6. Baked Beans and Fried Egg – A hearty classic for a filling breakfast.
7. Ricotta and Honey – Sweet and creamy, topped with a sprinkle of nuts.
8. Mushrooms on Toast – Sautéed garlic mushrooms with a touch of thyme.
9. Nutella and Strawberries – Perfect for a sweet-tooth craving.
10. Cheese on Toast – Whether it’s cheddar or a local alternative, it’s always a hit.

A Familiar Break from Thai Cuisine

Let’s face it—while we may love Thai food, there are times when we just crave something familiar. Toast is the ultimate comfort food: easy to make, endlessly adaptable, and undeniably satisfying.

What’s Your Toast Story?

• What bread do you use, and where do you get it?
• Do you butter it first or skip the butter?
• Any topping combinations you swear by?
• Have you found any great bakeries or supermarkets for bread and toppings in your area?

 

Share your toast tips and tricks in the comments please we might find something new to try !

[Will B Good]

 

 

Vintage Cheddar and soy sauce.......having typed that, think I'll make a couple of slices. Cheers

[KhunLA]

Butter

 

If weak will power moment; butter & fruit preserves

Or, if having, Cream cheese & fruit preserves

[BritManToo]

Always marmite or toasted cheese.

[phetphet]

Buttered sourdough with Heinz baked beans, or scrambled egg, sometimes smoked salmon, avocado and poached egg, grilled strong Cheddar Cheese. Occasionally marmalade with orange peel in it.

 

This one can be served on toast, but I prefer it on fresh crusty  bread:

 

Instead of butter, spread with olive oil, then finely chopped raw garlic, sliced tomatoes, sprinkle with salt.

[CharlieH]

1 minute ago, BritManToo said:

Always marmite!

Also nice with melted cheese over the marmite 👍😀

[Will B Good]

Just now, CharlieH said:

Also nice with melted cheese over the marmite 👍😀

 

68 and never had marmite.....might risk buying a jar sometime (before it's too late).

[Yagoda]

6 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Always marmite or toasted cheese.

Butter or toasted cheese.

[novacova]

Occasionally eggs and cheese on toast. Nutbutter on toast made with the wife’s cat toaster every evening…

[norfolkandchance]

Strawberry jam and melted Cheese.

[bkk6060]

I like those toasted 7-11 sandwiches.  Good for a snack I like them extra toasted.  Then, squirt ketchup on before each bite.

[transam]

Marmite every morning...............

 

Sadly, it is twice the price here....😩

 

[BritManToo]

13 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

Also nice with melted cheese over the marmite 👍😀

My pork pie hasn't defrosted yet, so lunch is toasted cheese on farmhouse whole wheat.

 

[NotEinstein]

My morning toasts gets drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and first press coconut oil (2 each) purely for medicinal purposes (removes all the joint inflammations I suffered for years with - no more ibuprofen), then topped with sliced tomato (good for <deleted>, apparently) and then eaten along with bananas and other fruits, washed down with a couple of cups of green tea.

[worgeordie]

Beans , chop an onion up fry it ,add BBQ sauce and plenty white pepper 

Ayam now have an English recipe version ,smaller navy beans..

 

regards worgeordie

[Denim]

Mashed sardines and tomatoes on toast with black pepper

[SAFETY FIRST]

41 minutes ago, CharlieH said:

"On Toast" - what's your "go to" ? 

After a night on the drink......Vegemite and lots of margarine on whole wheat. 

 

[NoshowJones]

6 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

After a night on the drink......Vegemite and lots of margarine on whole wheat. 

 

Shredless marmalade. Lemon Curd. Fried egg with beans. Spam or corned beef.

[Negita43]

Homemade multigrain bread toasted with extra virgin olive oil and topped with either (or and) cheese, bacon, tomato

[norfolkandchance]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

Always marmite or toasted cheese.

No 4 for me.

[Dmaxdan]

Bread - Mostly my homemade bread.

 

As for toppings. 

 

For breakfast I like to ring the changes. Anything from marmalade, nice fruit jam, Marmite or peanut butter. The latter has to be one of the 100% peanuts ones with no added salt, sugar or stabilizers. 

 

On the rare occasions that I eat toast for lunch I would choose cheese or occasionally baked beans. And if I make some homemade soup then just good old butter.

 

 

[Ralf001]

57 minutes ago, Denim said:

Mashed sardines and tomatoes on toast with black pepper

 

 

I do sardines and chopped onion with melted gouda on top.

[Mutt Daeng]

17 hours ago, norfolkandchance said:

No 4 for me.

More than 2 but less than 3 for me. I normally have 2 slices of 7-11 green wrapper "wholewheat" toast with nothing on top as part of my brekkie.

[BritManToo]

1 hour ago, Mutt Daeng said:

More than 2 but less than 3 for me. I normally have 2 slices of 7-11 green wrapper "wholewheat" toast with nothing on top as part of my brekkie.

It's the only bread my rabbits will eat.

Tried all sorts of alternatives, but they just refuse it.

[Mutt Daeng]

On 1/26/2025 at 11:45 AM, BritManToo said:

My pork pie hasn't defrosted yet, so lunch is toasted cheese on farmhouse whole wheat.

 

Nice choice of pork pie. Chefs Kitchen Pork Pies are the best I've had in Thailand.

[srowndedbyh2o]

Skippy Super Chunk peanut butter 

[petedk]

On 1/26/2025 at 11:25 AM, Will B Good said:

 

 

Vintage Cheddar and soy sauce.......having typed that, think I'll make a couple of slices. Cheers

 

Interesting. I'll give it a try as I like HP sauce on cheddar.

 

Try a thin layer of strawberry jam sometime. That goes well with a vintage cheddar.

[scubascuba3]

English white cut loaf from Continental Bakery, Pattaya.

 

With marmalade 

 

Occasionally cheese and onion toasted in the air fryer.

 

fried mined pork and onion, Worcester sauce, gravy mix is nice on toast

[Will B Good]

9 minutes ago, petedk said:

 

Interesting. I'll give it a try as I like HP sauce on cheddar.

 

Try a thin layer of strawberry jam sometime. That goes well with a vintage cheddar.

 

Now that is radical suff!!!

 

I need to move up a gear and melt the cheese in a pan with full cream milk......just lik-a mammy used to make.

[KannikaP]

19 minutes ago, srowndedbyh2o said:

Skippy Super Chunk peanut butter 

And how much is that stuff, filled with salt, sugar and other stuff.

Bht 50 at Lotus for 500gm raw peanuts, in the oven at 110C for half an hour. Into the processor with a smidgeon of salt, or Marmite, until your desired crunchiness/smoothness. Done.

On home-made toasted bread, in bread-machine, with a dash of sweet chilli sauce tastes like Satay on toast. Wonderful.

Even had a bacon butty, ALL home-made, even the HP sauce off a You Tube recipe.