Can anyone tell me a better culinary combo than this?

[Cameroni]

You can't order beef in Thailand.

 

You just can't.

 

Pork is fine. Chicken is fine. Beef, no es bueno.

 

Unless you order in a bona fide Steak house, then yes, otherwise, don't order beef steak.

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

Doubtful much is known here about decent Asian culinary "combo" delights.

 

There are just too many, but most of you have never tried even a few.

 

 

 

 

Just do not tell me that this is not Thai food, or eaten by Thai people.

 

And, this is a combo...FOR SURE:

 

 

[steven100]

4 hours ago, Elvis Presley said:

1 plate Larb moo, spicy little bit.

 

1 plate Nam tok, spicy little bit

 

1 plate fried beef with chili sauce

 

1 big beer of your choice.

 

Is that as good as it gets or what?

 

Elvis.

Larb moo is rubbish.

Nam tok is horrible because the beef is like leather and fish sauce is disgusting.

Fried beef is tough as the sandal your wearing.

 

The beer is a good choice.  

[steven100]

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Doubtful much is known here about decent Asian culinary "combo" delights.

 

There are just too many, but most of you have never tried even a few.

 

 

 

 

Just do not tell me that this is not Thai food, or eaten by Thai people.

 

And, this is a combo...FOR SURE:

 

 

 

There's only one or two dishes there that I would touch,  the rest looks like tripe ......  

 

it looks horrible ...  imo

[OneMoreFarang]

5 hours ago, Elvis Presley said:

Is that as good as it gets or what?

No. How about this one?

 

 

 

[GammaGlobulin]

10 minutes ago, steven100 said:

 

There's only one or two dishes there that I would touch,  the rest looks like tripe ......  

 

it looks horrible ...  imo

 

Correct.

Tripe.

But, still, a combo it is.

 

One can choose from a wide variety, and one need not select tripe.

 

This is MaLaHuoGuo....a very spicy hot pot which is very popular in these parts.

 

[Lacessit]

Toasted bread, Branston pickle or Masterfoods hot English mustard, smoked ham, Mainland vintage cheese. Otherwise known as a Ploughman's Lunch.

 

Or

 

Half King Island crayfish with salad and a Vasse Felix dry white.

 

Dessert - King Island Blue Brie on water crackers, with Morris of Rutherglen Old Tawny Port.

[Ralf001]

2 hours ago, Cameroni said:

You can't order beef in Thailand.

 

You just can't.

 

Pork is fine. Chicken is fine. Beef, no es bueno.

 

Unless you order in a bona fide Steak house, then yes, otherwise, don't order beef steak.

 

 

 

Livv Cafe Pattaya - Tomahawk.

V8 Fastlane Pattaya - Rib Eye.

 

Both lush,  Neither places are steak houses.

 

Not sure what you are dribbling about.

 

[Keeps]

5 hours ago, Elvis Presley said:

1 plate Larb moo, spicy little bit.

 

1 plate Nam tok, spicy little bit

 

1 plate fried beef with chili sauce

 

1 big beer of your choice.

 

Is that as good as it gets or what?

 

Elvis.

I was under the impression that Larb and Nam Tok are basically the same dish other than how the meat has been prepared. Larb has minced meat, Nam Tok has the meat sliced into bite size pieces. There is no difference in the other ingredients/spicing. Can't really see the point in eating the two together unless different meats are used for the two dishes (I know Nam Tok is often made with beef but not always. That would be Neua Yang Nam Tok).

[frank83628]

You Joined Monday, my guess is you've found a bar with really 'friendly' girls working and you've been hanging out telling jokes they all find hilarious,  bought them their favourite snacks before they start the night shift and These are the only Thai words you know.💪🏻😎😀

 

 

[PomPolo]

Ive just been to the 7/11 and bought a packet of Haribos and Lay, it has Thai writing on it so I am considering it Thai food in the context of this post 🤪

[MalcolmB]

7 hours ago, Elvis Presley said:

1 plate Larb moo, spicy little bit.

 

1 plate Nam tok, spicy little bit

 

1 plate fried beef with chili sauce

 

1 big beer of your choice.

 

Is that as good as it gets or what?

 

Elvis.

Larb Duck ลาบเป็ด

Kor Moo Yang with Jeow sauce ขอหมู ย่างเจ่ว

Gang Hed แกงเห็ด

2x Beer wun เบี้ยวุ้น

[roo860]

6 hours ago, KhunLA said:

 

That Massaman Curry reminded me I need to change the oil in my car!

[MalcolmB]

25 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

You Joined Monday, my guess is you've found a bar with really 'friendly' girls working and you've been hanging out telling jokes they all find hilarious,  bought them their favourite snacks before they start the night shift and These are the only Thai words you know.💪🏻😎😀

 

 

If that is the case I am sure he knows “boomboom”  “mao” “suay”and “farang” also.

[gamb00ler]

2 hours ago, Keeps said:

I was under the impression that Larb and Nam Tok are basically the same dish other than how the meat has been prepared. Larb has minced meat, Nam Tok has the meat sliced into bite size pieces. There is no difference in the other ingredients/spicing. Can't really see the point in eating the two together unless different meats are used for the two dishes (I know Nam Tok is often made with beef but not always. That would be Neua Yang Nam Tok).

I guess it depends on which regional version of larb you're referring to.  CM larb contains makwen spice and is very different from Issan larb.  I don't know the real name for the makwen spice but it looks a lot like black peppercorns and I think is grown in mountainous areas.  We first bought some dried wild makwen still on the branches while visiting a hill tribe many years ago.

[frank83628]

13 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

If that is the case I am sure he knows “boomboom”  “mao” “suay”and “farang” also.

Haha, yes, and i'm sure the girls are 'different' to the rest. 

[Evil Penevil]

Very basic dishes, but an excellent combo when done well.  

Tom yum kung  ( hot and sour shrimp soup) and pad krapow moo (stir-fried pork with Thai holy basil), with a bowl of jasmine rice topped with fried egg on the side.

 

                                                            

 

                          

Thai cuisine is famous for balancing and contrasting and both characteristics shine through in these two everyday dishes.

And to complement the meal, on of the best sweet dishes ever, mango with sticky rice, Again, a great balance of flavors.

 

                                              .

[alien365]

5 hours ago, Cameroni said:

You can't order beef in Thailand.

 

You just can't.

 

Pork is fine. Chicken is fine. Beef, no es bueno.

 

Unless you order in a bona fide Steak house, then yes, otherwise, don't order beef steak.

 

 

The raw beef (like soiju) near me is fantastic and it's less than 200 baht. That with some beer woon, I'm in heaven!

[frank83628]

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[Keeps]

16 minutes ago, gamb00ler said:

I guess it depends on which regional version of larb you're referring to.  CM larb contains makwen spice and is very different from Issan larb.  I don't know the real name for the makwen spice but it looks a lot like black peppercorns and I think is grown in mountainous areas.  We first bought some dried wild makwen still on the branches while visiting a hill tribe many years ago.

I agree there is a huge difference between CM Larb and Isaan larb. My other half is from Fang and makes/eats the CM version with liberal use of offal (mainly liver), garlic, black peppercorns (which I assume is the Makwen) and fresh pigs blood. I much prefer the Isaan style made with minced pork and no offal added for my own personal taste.

 

I was served it in Isaan once at a family gathering where it was made with raw beef and blood - no cooking whatsoever. I tried it out of politeness and made all the correct noises but can't say that I enjoyed it or would like to try it again.

[MalcolmB]

33 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Haha, yes, and i'm sure the girls are 'different' to the rest. 

I sort of get the feelinfpg you are describing your time here. 

[FriscoKid]

1 plate bob smith, medium rare little bit.

 

1 plate Colin Neville, minging little bit. 

 

1 plate BarBoy with extra ladyboy sauce. 

 

1 big unshaven growler of your choice.

 

Is that as wonky as it gets or what?

 

Mrs. Smith. 

[sqwakvfr]

16 hours ago, Negita43 said:

A grilled piece of Salmon, veggies, and water wine sounds much better.

Yup. I prefer a good Pinot Griggio with fish.  

[Lacessit]

3 hours ago, FriscoKid said:

1 plate bob smith, medium rare little bit.

 

1 plate Colin Neville, minging little bit. 

 

1 plate BarBoy with extra ladyboy sauce. 

 

1 big unshaven growler of your choice.

 

Is that as wonky as it gets or what?

 

Mrs. Smith. 

susanlea flambe, and bignok on a skewer.

[steven100]

8 hours ago, Keeps said:

I agree there is a huge difference between CM Larb and Isaan larb. My other half is from Fang and makes/eats the CM version with liberal use of offal (mainly liver), garlic, black peppercorns (which I assume is the Makwen) and fresh pigs blood. I much prefer the Isaan style made with minced pork and no offal added for my own personal taste.

 

I was served it in Isaan once at a family gathering where it was made with raw beef and blood - no cooking whatsoever. I tried it out of politeness and made all the correct noises but can't say that I enjoyed it or would like to try it again.

it all sounds disgusting ...... but each to his own as they say.   

 

[gamb00ler]

8 hours ago, Keeps said:

I agree there is a huge difference between CM Larb and Isaan larb. My other half is from Fang and makes/eats the CM version with liberal use of offal (mainly liver), garlic, black peppercorns (which I assume is the Makwen) and fresh pigs blood. I much prefer the Isaan style made with minced pork and no offal added for my own personal taste.

 

I was served it in Isaan once at a family gathering where it was made with raw beef and blood - no cooking whatsoever. I tried it out of politeness and made all the correct noises but can't say that I enjoyed it or would like to try it again.

My wife spent many years in US before I met her there.  She understands well what ingredients Westerners don't like in Thai food so her Thai dishes are much more palatable to non-Thais.  Her CM larb made with quality ground beef (in US) is to die for.

[Ralf001]

10 hours ago, PomPolo said:

Ive just been to the 7/11 and bought a packet of Haribos and Lay, it has Thai writing on it so I am considering it Thai food in the context of this post 🤪

 

I agree.

Lunch I cooked yesterday, Steak and chips, Thai dish...

Ingredients purchased in Thailand with Thai currency.

Cooked in Thailand on gas cooker using gas (both) purchased in Thailand with Thai currency.

Plates, cutlery and cooking utensils all purchased in Thailand with Thai currency.

etc 

etc

etc.

[steven100]

I'd much prefer this  .....

 

+ this .....

 

[Ralf001]

2 minutes ago, steven100 said:

I'd much prefer this  .....

 

+ this .....

 

 

Purchased in Thailand?

 

Thai beverage and Thai meal!

[Elvis Presley]

16 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Cooked in Thailand on gas cooker using gas (both)

....whatever you do don't blow yourself up, Ralf!!