g00dgirl Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) I am trying to find some Vegemite in Phuket, no luck at Central or at Don's in Rawai. Has anyone seen any recently anywhere in Phuket? Edited February 5, 2008 by g00dgirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozymandious Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Have you tried the deli in patong? they have it. saw Marmite at Marketplace in central but I guess it's not the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zpete Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I bring a pot with me every trip. People where I stay se it and go..... YUKKKKKKK. PMPL No skeeter bites, and I have eaten it or Marmite since forever. Neva seen it in a Phuket shop. The Villa Markets in Bangers stock it. Saw it on shelf at the shop on Sukhimvit, on lefthand side before you get to The Emporium, walking from Asoke. Ya gunna hafta find summun going to BKK. I be on Phuket later this year, our winter time. Wish ya luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zpete Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Have you tried the deli in patong?they have it. saw Marmite at Marketplace in central but I guess it's not the same thing Marmite basically the same, both yeast extracts, lotsa Vitamin B Tastes quite different, close enuff for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g00dgirl Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Have you tried the deli in patong?they have it. saw Marmite at Marketplace in central but I guess it's not the same thing Thank you, I heard someone talk about "the deli in Patong" before, I but I have no idea what store it is and where, I don't know Patong well at all. Can you describe how to find that shop or maybe even a street address or what it is close to? I would try Marmite, but could not find it at Central either, how long ago did you see it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viciouskitty74 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ermmm.......Tesco Lotus & Big C dont have?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g00dgirl Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ermmm.......Tesco Lotus & Big C dont have?? I carefully searched all aisles of Tesco and nothing, anyone tried Big C or Carrefour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Never seen it in Big C or Tesco.. Deli have it and Marmite.. But stock is iffy so buy a couple when you see them. Villa in BKK have the kiwi marmite which is not the same as UK marmite.. Dont know about vegamite there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) Central sale Marmite as well as Branstone Pickle, PG tips tea bags, Cholate from the UK. Somtimes stock runs out quick, so when you see it stock up. Marks & Spencer sale good tea bags. Super cheap sale Heinz Salad Cream the classic recipe as well as Brittish cigs. Hope this helps people missing a few food comforts from home. Taz... Edited February 5, 2008 by Taz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Central ?? Do you mean Tops ?? Branston pickle !! Will check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) Central ?? Do you mean Tops ?? Branston pickle !! Will check that out. Yes. Tops in Central. And also aah Bisto gravy granules. "Great for a Sunday Roast" Taz. Edited February 5, 2008 by Taz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozymandious Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) The Patong Deli - Ratutit Rd. (aka the middle road) turn down the one way street that runs south through patong the deli will be about 400 meters up on your left hand side. The hotel that overshadows the deli (also has a bigger sign out side) is called the "shamrock inn" Parking is on the street so be on the look out. Cental-Tops-Marketplace Saw Marmite on sale in the supermarket only a day ago it wasn't on a normal shelf but on a special display stand at the bottom of the cold foods section (between the cold meats and dairy sections) Happy hunting Edit: Spelling Edited February 5, 2008 by ozymandious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 marmite and vegemite cant be interchanged. its a criminal offense to even think that you can. the ONLY place i EVER saw vegemite in phuket was in The Deli on Rat-U-Thit Road. now im living in bali, i can buy the stuff anywhere! yay for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zpete Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Never seen it in Big C or Tesco.. Deli have it and Marmite.. But stock is iffy so buy a couple when you see them. Villa in BKK have the kiwi marmite which is not the same as UK marmite.. Dont know about vegamite there. I mentioned in earlier post, VEGEMITE is in Villa Market, Sukumvit 33/1 UK Marmite not as good as kiwi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g00dgirl Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 marmite and vegemite cant be interchanged. its a criminal offense to even think that you can. I will try to grab some of that reported Marmite stock at Central today and see, never tried it, only Vegemite. Then I can see what all the Vegemite VS Marmite war is really about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Goodgirl just been to tops, its everywhere if you cant find it well you need a guide dog then ( you can borrow mine) the price is 375 for a jar of marmite. well you have to be born in OZ to like vegemite, was down under for 4 years, never got to like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 marmite and vegemite cant be interchanged. its a criminal offense to even think that you can. the ONLY place i EVER saw vegemite in phuket was in The Deli on Rat-U-Thit Road. now im living in bali, i can buy the stuff anywhere! yay for me. Donna, Then you have to send it to ALL your friends in Phuket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g00dgirl Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Goodgirljust been to tops, its everywhere if you cant find it well you need a guide dog then ( you can borrow mine) the price is 375 for a jar of marmite. well you have to be born in OZ to like vegemite, was down under for 4 years, never got to like it. I got it, they got a lot of it! About a week earlier there was nothing. It smells the same as Vegemite, haven't tried it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 marmite and vegemite cant be interchanged. its a criminal offense to even think that you can. the ONLY place i EVER saw vegemite in phuket was in The Deli on Rat-U-Thit Road. now im living in bali, i can buy the stuff anywhere! yay for me. Donna, Then you have to send it to ALL your friends in Phuket. no worries. HDRIDER. if you want some let me know. im in vegemite heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g00dgirl Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 The Marmite tastes the same as Vegemite to me, maybe a slight tiny bit more salty, but not sure. Thanks all for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slackula Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 no worries. HDRIDER. if you want some let me know. im in vegemite heaven. vegemite heaven is anywhere it's not available. *ducks and runs out of thread* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ping Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 They stock Vegemite at Big C in the deli section. Comparatively expensive though. Can't remember the price, but I think somewhere around B120 to 150 for a small jar. However, if Marmite is okay for you, then so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zpete Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Useless Info Dept An 8oz - 455gram pot of Vegemite from Australia sells in NZ for around 100 Baht, less on special. The jar has label saying 1923 was the beginning of manufacture. I personally layer Marmite or Vegemite on fresh bread or toast daily. Use both for a change. Great when doing fried onions, a teaspoon of either,makes insipid gravy, great As for "Acquired taste", balderdash, Kiwi and OZ kids have loved the stuff from first time they tried it, usually on rusks. Marmite predates Vegemite by 21 years. Many know that Vegemite is a copy of Marmite, despite denial by Aussies.. Smells f****n horrible. Tastes OK though.......... lol Check here for history and links regarding Marmite. http://www.ilovemarmite.com/marmite-history.asp Likewise, check out history of Vegemite. http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/VegemiteHistory.htm Happy shopping folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Never seen it in Big C or Tesco.. Deli have it and Marmite.. But stock is iffy so buy a couple when you see them. Villa in BKK have the kiwi marmite which is not the same as UK marmite.. Dont know about vegamite there. I mentioned in earlier post, VEGEMITE is in Villa Market, Sukumvit 33/1 UK Marmite not as good as kiwi. Ohh dear another one whose burnt his tastebuds out.. Anything less than UK marmite is simply differing grades of marmite barrel scrapings. Marmite Vegamite Kiwi faux marmite In that order !!! They get sweeter as they go down that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zpete Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Never seen it in Big C or Tesco.. Deli have it and Marmite.. But stock is iffy so buy a couple when you see them. Villa in BKK have the kiwi marmite which is not the same as UK marmite.. Dont know about vegamite there. I mentioned in earlier post, VEGEMITE is in Villa Market, Sukumvit 33/1 UK Marmite not as good as kiwi. Ohh dear another one whose burnt his tastebuds out.. Anything less than UK marmite is simply differing grades of marmite barrel scrapings. Marmite Vegamite Kiwi faux marmite In that order !!! They get sweeter as they go down that list. Try Dick Smith's..... OZEMITE ...... that really is foul. He invented it to save paying profits from Vegemite to KRAFT in US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ping Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 (edited) Never seen it in Big C or Tesco.. Deli have it and Marmite.. But stock is iffy so buy a couple when you see them. Villa in BKK have the kiwi marmite which is not the same as UK marmite.. Dont know about vegamite there. I mentioned in earlier post, VEGEMITE is in Villa Market, Sukumvit 33/1 UK Marmite not as good as kiwi. Ohh dear another one whose burnt his tastebuds out.. Anything less than UK marmite is simply differing grades of marmite barrel scrapings. Marmite Vegamite Kiwi faux marmite In that order !!! They get sweeter as they go down that list. Try Dick Smith's..... OZEMITE ...... that really is foul. He invented it to save paying profits from Vegemite to KRAFT in US. It's like a beer - a matter of personal taste. One man's cat's p..s is another man's nectar. This explains why you have people who swear by Chang, Leo and Beer Lao. No accounting for taste, is there? Marmite Vegemite Could this be the start of 'The Great Yeast Extract Flame War? E:T Edited February 6, 2008 by Ping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 HI Did see Vegemite it in Deli today, 2 size, big one was 5xx Baht Donna, You dont have to send it, i really dont like that stuff, mind you i had it in my house in Aus for 4 years, and i did try to like it but no, you have to be born Down Under to like that that that that stuff, my brother is living down there now, been there since 1987, he dont like it. Once we had a girl from back home (Europe) visiting us, she saw this vegemite in our kitchen, oohhhh Nutella, and she took a very thick layer on her bread, my brother and i did not say anything, you should have seen her face, she did not like it either. And she did not try it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g00dgirl Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm not Australian. I had to learn to like it. You don't need to be born down under, you can still do it, don't give up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDRIDER Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hi He he i gave up many years ago, still have nightmare about vegemite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimera Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Central ?? Do you mean Tops ?? Branston pickle !! Will check that out. Yes. Tops in Central. And also aah Bisto gravy granules. "Great for a Sunday Roast" Taz. Ahhh. bisto the British Empire still lives on in Phuket, good that it does have to have Marmite from the UK Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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