Report British Expat’s Roast Hunt in Thailand Goes Viral

[webfact]

Screenshots from @awaywithjuliaa TikTok video

 

Homesickness strikes on Sundays without a roast, but one British expat in Thailand has found solace in a surprising locale. Julia, a TikTok creator known as @awaywithjuliaa, has captured UK expats' hearts with a viral video showcasing her quest for authentic British fare abroad.

 

Living in Thailand hasn't dulled Julia's cravings for an English roast. In her latest TikTok adventure, she invites viewers to join her pursuit of the perfect Sunday dinner, hoping to compare it to those back home in the UK.

 

Setting the scene from a quaint restaurant with outdoor seating, Julia’s enthusiasm is contagious. "I’m so excited; we’ve ordered loads of food. The only reason I came here is because I’m missing England so much," she shares.

 

Her journey starts with a classic: fish and chunky chips, accompanied by Heinz gourmet malt vinegar. “The first dish has arrived; look at that,” she exclaims, praising the flavourful, golden chunks.

 

Classic fish and chips

 

The culinary tour continues with an impressive Toad in the Hole, featuring a giant Yorkshire pudding packed with mashed potato, peas, onions, and sausages. “Wow, that looks unreal. Julia remarks, "I got the gravy, yum," as she marvels at the generous portions of the dish.

 

The highlight is yet another oversized Yorkshire pudding, this time filled with roast chicken, crispy roast potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower, prompting Julia to declare, “Thailand does it better than England.”

 

 

@awaywithjuliaa English food in Thailand and wow they did not disappoint!! #uktothailand #britabroad #livingabroad #britishfood #foodvlog ♬ original sound - Julia🌞

 

 

Her video, cheekily captioned, highlights the allure of Thai roasts, claiming they’re “10X better and cheaper.” With over 57,000 views and 100 comments, the clip resonates with many, including expats long deprived of their beloved Sunday rituals.

 

Viewers expressed their envy and anticipation. “Food looks banging for the price; have fun,” one enthused commenter noted. Another chimed in eagerly, “I’m coming in August; I can’t wait!”

 

Photo of the Yorkshire pudding

 

Julia's culinary journey has gained significant attention on TikTok, showcasing a unique blend of cultures. For British expats, the promise of enjoying their homeland's classics in an unexpected setting offers a comforting taste of home.

 

Foodies intrigued by Julia's adventure might just find themselves joining the pilgrimage to Thailand, eager to sample roasts with a refreshing twist that promise both nostalgia and delight.

 

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-08-02

 

[BritScot]

Sorry but that fish is dripping in oil and the chicken doesn't look good at all. The other dishes look nice. Where is the roast beef? Years ago there was a place in Jomtien that did a very good Sunday dinner and cheap. It was his way of giving back to his expat customers but ofcourse greedy people abused his generosity by gouging and only buying a glass of water. Eating and leaving. It was a very good little bar.

[garygooner]

Funny old world. 

Between threads about war & the struggling economy, we get a boring vlogger talking about British food. 🤷‍♂️

[newbee2022]

This stuff doesn't look very inviting. Looks more than fulfilling all those prejudices about British Food.

Also it gave a special picture of those Brits coming to Thailand and missing bad food.

What will come next?

Scots craving for Haggis?🤩

[WHansen]

Each dish looked sad and tiny, got her some oh so important views though.

[Teddy Boy]

Looks absolutely <deleted>e. I could cook a better of roast dinner than that when I was five

[KhaoHom]

All this food looks both unhealthy and disgusting.

 

British simply can't live off the land and eat Thai food.

 

The woman doing the expose is clueless as to how unappetizing it all is. Obviously, being British no idea what good food is

 

The Sunday carvery. An excuse for overweight, pot bellied men to eat bland, fattening food and gain even more weight. Genius.

[leonard beaven]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Screenshots from @awaywithjuliaa TikTok video

 

Homesickness strikes on Sundays without a roast, but one British expat in Thailand has found solace in a surprising locale. Julia, a TikTok creator known as @awaywithjuliaa, has captured UK expats' hearts with a viral video showcasing her quest for authentic British fare abroad.

 

Living in Thailand hasn't dulled Julia's cravings for an English roast. In her latest TikTok adventure, she invites viewers to join her pursuit of the perfect Sunday dinner, hoping to compare it to those back home in the UK.

 

Setting the scene from a quaint restaurant with outdoor seating, Julia’s enthusiasm is contagious. "I’m so excited; we’ve ordered loads of food. The only reason I came here is because I’m missing England so much," she shares.

 

Her journey starts with a classic: fish and chunky chips, accompanied by Heinz gourmet malt vinegar. “The first dish has arrived; look at that,” she exclaims, praising the flavourful, golden chunks.

 

Classic fish and chips

 

The culinary tour continues with an impressive Toad in the Hole, featuring a giant Yorkshire pudding packed with mashed potato, peas, onions, and sausages. “Wow, that looks unreal. Julia remarks, "I got the gravy, yum," as she marvels at the generous portions of the dish.

 

The highlight is yet another oversized Yorkshire pudding, this time filled with roast chicken, crispy roast potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower, prompting Julia to declare, “Thailand does it better than England.”

 

 

 

 

Her video, cheekily captioned, highlights the allure of Thai roasts, claiming they’re “10X better and cheaper.” With over 57,000 views and 100 comments, the clip resonates with many, including expats long deprived of their beloved Sunday rituals.

 

Viewers expressed their envy and anticipation. “Food looks banging for the price; have fun,” one enthused commenter noted. Another chimed in eagerly, “I’m coming in August; I can’t wait!”

 

Photo of the Yorkshire pudding

 

Julia's culinary journey has gained significant attention on TikTok, showcasing a unique blend of cultures. For British expats, the promise of enjoying their homeland's classics in an unexpected setting offers a comforting taste of home.

 

Foodies intrigued by Julia's adventure might just find themselves joining the pilgrimage to Thailand, eager to sample roasts with a refreshing twist that promise both nostalgia and delight.

 

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-08-02

 

Nothing like English grub, check out the English pub grub scene,there you will find an English roast.

I will tout one place that never fails to produce,Brodie country fare,best grub and good prices.

[VocalNeal]

2 minutes ago, leonard beaven said:

including expats long deprived of their beloved Sunday rituals.

 

Like going to church🤔

[KhaoHom]

Just toss it in some batter and then deep fry in dirty oil

 

The same people that decry how unsanitary and unhealthful Thai food is. This is just a ruse instead of being honest and saying you live in a country in which you cannot eat it's food - despite it being one of best in the world.

 

I can't get over how awful that food looks ...!

[thongplay]

8 minutes ago, KhaoHom said:

All this food looks both unhealthy and disgusting.

 

British simply can't live off the land and eat Thai food.

 

The woman doing the expose is clueless as to how unappetizing it all is. Obviously, being British no idea what good food is

 

The Sunday carvery. An excuse for overweight, pot bellied men to eat bland, fattening food and gain even more weight. Genius.

Contrary to all the negative comments here I'm just envious I can't find it in Thailand at least where I live. Maybe in Bangkok but I never go there. So I can only look at Julia's photos and dream. Well done Julia.

[richard_smith237]

7 minutes ago, leonard beaven said:

Nothing like English grub, check out the English pub grub scene,there you will find an English roast.

I will tout one place that never fails to produce,Brodie country fare,best grub and good prices.

 

Well, at least there’s one positive comment in here. But honestly, this thread more than most really showcases the depths of grumpy, miserable-boomer energy that occasionally bubbles up on this forum. How bleak do some people need to be?

 

I’m only surprised we haven’t had the inevitable “I didn’t come to Thailand to eat Western food” comment yet - or some tired remark about her looks. Give it time, though...

 

 

Western food and British Food in Thailand - there's plenty around and a lot of it is excellent - Thailand really is a foodies paradise for all types of cuisine.

[Feingeist]

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😜 As someone not blessed with the English palate, I can’t help but wonder: do people miss that food out of nostalgia, or just because they’ve never met a proper Pad Thai?

[roo860]

3 minutes ago, KhaoHom said:

Just toss it in some batter and then deep fry in dirty oil

 

The same people that decry how unsanitary and unhealthful Thai food is. This is just a ruse instead of being honest and saying you live in a country in which you cannot eat it's food - despite it being one of best in the world.

 

I can't get over how awful that food looks ...!

And your home country cuisine is?

[hotandsticky]

3 minutes ago, KhaoHom said:

Just toss it in some batter and then deep fry in dirty oil

 

The same people that decry how unsanitary and unhealthful Thai food is. This is just a ruse instead of being honest and saying you live in a country in which you cannot eat it's food - despite it being one of best in the world.

 

I can't get over how awful that food looks ...!

 

 

You think Thai food is best in the world?

 

 

Have you not traveled.

 

 

 

[KhaoHom]

Just now, hotandsticky said:

 

 

You think Thai food is best in the world?

 

 

Have you not traveled.

 

 

 

 

It's right up there to be sure. Certainly best E Asian cuisine

[hotandsticky]

Just now, Feingeist said:

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😜 As someone not blessed with the English palate, I can’t help but wonder: do people miss that food out of nostalgia, or just because they’ve never met a proper Pad Thai?

 

 

Give me a roast dinner any day over the over-rated Pad Thai (which most Thais don't eat anyway).

[hotandsticky]

Just now, KhaoHom said:

 

It's right up there to be sure. Certainly best E Asian cuisine

 

 

Absolutely not. 

[KhaoHom]

1 minute ago, roo860 said:

And your home country cuisine is?

 

Why? Looking for petty recrimination?

 

It's objectively <deleted>e mate.

[roo860]

1 minute ago, thongplay said:

Contrary to all the negative comments here I'm just envious I can't find it in Thailand at least where I live. Maybe in Bangkok but I never go there. So I can only look at Julia's photos and dream. Well done Julia.

I know the owner very well at Annie's Restaurant in Chiang Mai, the roast beef or lamb roast dinner is excellent. Packed every Sunday with people from all over the world enjoying the roasts.

[KhaoHom]

1 minute ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

Give me a roast dinner any day over the over-rated Pad Thai (which most Thais don't eat anyway).

 

Phad Thai. That's not really even Thai food.

 

Imagine you'd take the roast over all Thai food. That was precisely my point.

 

Cholesterol thru the roof, onset diabetes 👍🤷

[KhaoHom]

1 minute ago, roo860 said:

I know the owner very well at Annie's Restaurant in Chiang Mai, the roast beef or lamb roast dinner is excellent. Packed every Sunday with people from all over the world enjoying the roasts.

 

Packed with tourists that can't eat nor enjoy the native foods of the country they are holidaying in.

 

FTFY

[CM Dad]

Where is the roast?  None of the photos showed anything worth leaving the house for.

[roo860]

2 minutes ago, KhaoHom said:

 

Why? Looking for petty recrimination?

 

It's objectively <deleted>e mate.

Just curious, seen as though you're slagging the food off.

[KhaoHom]

3 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

Absolutely not. 

 

You've made my point

 

Why are you even here?

 

Must be the temples

[roo860]

1 minute ago, KhaoHom said:

 

Packed with tourists that can't eat nor enjoy the native foods of the country they are holidaying in.

 

FTFY

Mainly ex pats from various countries.

[KhaoHom]

2 minutes ago, CM Dad said:

Where is the roast?  None of the photos showed anything worth leaving the house for.

 

That's all she could afford.

[KhaoHom]

Oh wait...dump a bottle of brown sauce on the food.

 

Mmmmmmm so delicious 🤤

[sungod]

Trouble with all you foreigners is that you wouldn't know decent food if it poked you in the eye, 

 

Lets start with this Great British culinary classic, 

[Tarteso]

Good for Brits..Healthy food 😂👎