Godot Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Don't mean any disrespect with this, just funny how some dishes are mispelled or dictionariasized. Even the neatly printed and laminated ones. How about the poor "Fired Egg" that couldn't hold a job. Or the Chicken with "Horse's Urine". Yummy. (A Thai friend tried to explain this, but I still didn't get it.) Or the ever mysterious: "Some kind of Chicken Food". Just plain laziness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Pat Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 "fis and chipp" "Pok stake" There are many others........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the scouser Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Slightly off topic because not food related, but from the Taipan hotel welcome booklet:- "If you want a baby sister please call housekeeping." Scouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baht Simpson Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 I imagine "Some kind of Chicken Food" would be chicken prepared how you like it. I saw a similar sign once that read "Beef, Pork Fish but Chicken served anyway". A few years ago in Karon I saw a sign advertising "Fried Crap". They meant crab and it was delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewGuy Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 One menu advertised pre-served pork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theviking Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Don't mean any disrespect with this, just funny how some dishes are mispelled or dictionariasized. Even the neatly printed and laminated ones.How about the poor "Fired Egg" that couldn't hold a job. Or the Chicken with "Horse's Urine". Yummy. (A Thai friend tried to explain this, but I still didn't get it.) Or the ever mysterious: "Some kind of Chicken Food". Just plain laziness! ....so what? Expat's shouldn't learn thai? Whats the problem? Try to manage a restaurant in the us , and write in thai for the thai tourist...could you do? I cant see the problem here....learn thai or beat off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoco70 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Don't mean any disrespect with this, just funny how some dishes are mispelled or dictionariasized. Even the neatly printed and laminated ones.How about the poor "Fired Egg" that couldn't hold a job. Or the Chicken with "Horse's Urine". Yummy. (A Thai friend tried to explain this, but I still didn't get it.) Or the ever mysterious: "Some kind of Chicken Food". Just plain laziness! ....so what? Expat's shouldn't learn thai? Whats the problem? Try to manage a restaurant in the us , and write in thai for the thai tourist...could you do? I cant see the problem here....learn thai or beat off! don't be so bloody sensitive. I think it was meant in a light-hearted way. some very touchy people here. I bought a menu from a resteraunt (100 Bht i think...they thought i was crazy) in nathom si thamaratt a few years back. It was the funniest thing I ever read. We concluded some farang smoking something strong must have written it. I'll try and scan it here when i unpack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godot Posted September 16, 2004 Author Share Posted September 16, 2004 Viking: For chrissakes, man! Take a deep breath and chunk down a jug of mead. Surely you are not saying that all expats must learn how to READ Thai? Are you? I, for one, am not going to be told by the likes of you to pack up and leave just because I`m not able to make out a Thai menu. Get a grip. If I were to start a Thai restaurant outside Thailand? How about grabbing the first Thai you see and ask him/her to read through the menu BEFORE you laminate it. Shouldn`t take half a brain to figure that one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyadam Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 www.engrish.com Might amuse you!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 www.engrish.comMight amuse you!!!!! The Thai dry cleaners sign at Central LP. ' Drop your pants here for satisfaction ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darknight Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Jontiem view talay condo's 1 "Don't use elevator while causing a fire" you might burn your fingers or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbkudu Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 "Long hair man and hippie not allow in Thailand." Notice board at Padang Basar railway border post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockstar Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 What about. French fried( wouldn't we love to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVisionBurma Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 Nearly every roadside menu I pick up shows "Deep Fried Morning Glory" I shudder to think! no-one's deep frying MY morning glory, thanks very much! and across here in Burma there's a lot of little restaurants advertising "Fried Forge" on the menu. Any guesses? I had to order it before I found out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 The best one has to be Gazza's avatar. Have a look for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Sign in Kamala seems to have lost an 'L'... now they advertize a Poo Bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Menu in Pai read. 'Fish and Chips', traditional English fairy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted September 19, 2004 Share Posted September 19, 2004 Saw one that said "fried rice chicken and stuff" hmmm... whats the stuff?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopgurl Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 Or the Chicken with "Horse's Urine". Yummy. (A Thai friend tried to explain this, but I still didn't get it.) Can't forget the stir-fired rice....I guess really driven out??? As for your wonderment, it's an egg that has been fermented/aged, I think it's also called some kind of hundred years egg. I think they translated word for word. Kai yeaw ma = egg urine horse Never took a liking to it, even with my chinese ancestry, it's usually served at Chinese banquets, ya know the ones that have over 10 appetizer trays before the main dish is actually served....it looks like a dark brown wiggly jelly egg. Bon appetite..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbkudu Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Yay, Shopgurl is here again! I have tried them. They are just ok. A Taiwanese friend told me a story about a farmer in China long ago who dropped an egg into a bucket of horse piss by accident and didn't notice it until much later. I guess he ate it and liked it, and the rest is history. Is there any truth to this tale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelope Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 www.engrish.comMight amuse you!!!!! The Thai dry cleaners sign at Central LP. ' Drop your pants here for satisfaction ' There is a place in Pattaya called Porn Laundry. No thanks, I like mine dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopgurl Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 Yay, Shopgurl is here again!I have tried them. They are just ok. A Taiwanese friend told me a story about a farmer in China long ago who dropped an egg into a bucket of horse piss by accident and didn't notice it until much later. I guess he ate it and liked it, and the rest is history. Is there any truth to this tale? mbkudu - I've always been around, you just didn't notice.... Just kiddin'....thanx for the warm greeting.... BTW did anyone notice the billboard on Petchburi road a couple weeks ago that read "SHIT HITS"? How did that come along??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 The best one has to be Gazza's avatar. Have a look for it. There used to be a sign in Chatuchak Market stating; ANTIQUES - MADE TO ORDER Not sure if it was a genuine mistake or an attempt at humour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbkudu Posted September 21, 2004 Share Posted September 21, 2004 The best one has to be Gazza's avatar. Have a look for it. There used to be a sign in Chatuchak Market stating; ANTIQUES - MADE TO ORDER Not sure if it was a genuine mistake or an attempt at humour. <Gazza quote, Antiques-Made to order> Excellent! That's the best so far. I never noticed your avatar before, the spelling that is; must be in the US. Crack spellers we Yanks are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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