thaigerd Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Rick Stein is coming to Phuket very soon and he is looking for "that special restaurant" where he can make a report for his TV show. The place must have some kind of history, something grazy or somehow very special. Whats your idea??? Thanks, Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroBiker Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) Boat House should provide perfect setting. Let's hope this thread doesn't turn into tasteless pimping of joints such as Don's etc... Edited October 25, 2008 by CroBiker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 What about a place in Phuket Town with some history. I remember an article about a Phuketian who bought one of the historic big houses and turned it into a high class Thai restaurant. It was his life ambition. Think it's the resturant diagonally opposite the Phuket Town major's office, not far from the Phuket Town Merlin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khall64au Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 As a reviewer and writer, I would highly recommend Siam Indigo restaurant on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town: fabulous Thai/ French food in a stylish and historic building, set in an interesting cultural precinct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellington Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 As a reviewer and writer, I would highly recommend Siam Indigo restaurant on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town: fabulous Thai/ French food in a stylish and historic building, set in an interesting cultural precinct. Floyds at The Burasari should bring a smila or maybe even tears to his eyes But for a fabulous setting try The Aspasia, Kata . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 As a reviewer and writer, I would highly recommend Siam Indigo restaurant on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town: fabulous Thai/ French food in a stylish and historic building, set in an interesting cultural precinct. Floyds at The Burasari should bring a smila or maybe even tears to his eyes But for a fabulous setting try The Aspasia, Kata . Chef Danny just resigned some days ago......... Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 As a reviewer and writer, I would highly recommend Siam Indigo restaurant on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town: fabulous Thai/ French food in a stylish and historic building, set in an interesting cultural precinct. As a reviewer what do you think about their food quality? Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khall64au Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 As a reviewer and writer, I would highly recommend Siam Indigo restaurant on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town: fabulous Thai/ French food in a stylish and historic building, set in an interesting cultural precinct. As a reviewer what do you think about their food quality? Gerd Hi THAIGERD - On the occasions I dined at Siam Indigo, the food was fresh, innovative and delicious. I do highly recommend it, especially if you book ahead as a VIP with the owner Celine - she will not disappoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggybear Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Boat House should provide perfect setting. Let's hope this thread doesn't turn into tasteless pimping of joints such as Don's etc... Let's hope this thread doesn't turn into tasteless pimping of joints such as The Boathouse etc...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkey_rich Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Rick Stein is coming to Phuket very soon and he is looking for "that special restaurant" where he can make a report for his TV show.The place must have some kind of history, something grazy or somehow very special. Whats your idea??? Thanks, Gerd Hi Gerd When is he coming.I ate at his place in Padstow many times and also met him on a few occasions. I used to be a head chef in a restaurant just down the coast from him and a couple of my staff went to join his team. Being a seafood chef what about the seafood restaurants off Si re island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Burr Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Who the fok is Rick Stein?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khall64au Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Who the fok is Rick Stein?? Who the fok is Sir Burr?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmorison Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 As a reviewer and writer, I would highly recommend Siam Indigo restaurant on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town: fabulous Thai/ French food in a stylish and historic building, set in an interesting cultural precinct. As a reviewer what do you think about their food quality? Gerd Hi THAIGERD - On the occasions I dined at Siam Indigo, the food was fresh, innovative and delicious. I do highly recommend it, especially if you book ahead as a VIP with the owner Celine - she will not disappoint. What do you mean, 'You book ahead as a VIP?' Is that how you review restaurants, by getting special treatment? A good restaurant should be consistent in quality and treat every order as if it was special. To let the owner know you are a reviewer breaks the first rule of genuine reviewers: you don't let the owner or chef know that you are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khall64au Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 As a reviewer and writer, I would highly recommend Siam Indigo restaurant on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town: fabulous Thai/ French food in a stylish and historic building, set in an interesting cultural precinct. As a reviewer what do you think about their food quality? Gerd Hi THAIGERD - On the occasions I dined at Siam Indigo, the food was fresh, innovative and delicious. I do highly recommend it, especially if you book ahead as a VIP with the owner Celine - she will not disappoint. What do you mean, 'You book ahead as a VIP?' Is that how you review restaurants, by getting special treatment? A good restaurant should be consistent in quality and treat every order as if it was special. To let the owner know you are a reviewer breaks the first rule of genuine reviewers: you don't let the owner or chef know that you are there. You failed to notice the full stop. I said ' On the occasions I dined at Siam Indigo ... innovative and delicious.' I never said I alerted the owner or chef I was there. But, nevertheless, Siam Indigo is a fine dining experience totally under-recognised and under-estimated in SE Asian gastronomical circles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmorison Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 As a reviewer and writer, I would highly recommend Siam Indigo restaurant on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town: fabulous Thai/ French food in a stylish and historic building, set in an interesting cultural precinct. As a reviewer what do you think about their food quality? Gerd Hi THAIGERD - On the occasions I dined at Siam Indigo, the food was fresh, innovative and delicious. I do highly recommend it, especially if you book ahead as a VIP with the owner Celine - she will not disappoint. What do you mean, 'You book ahead as a VIP?' Is that how you review restaurants, by getting special treatment? A good restaurant should be consistent in quality and treat every order as if it was special. To let the owner know you are a reviewer breaks the first rule of genuine reviewers: you don't let the owner or chef know that you are there. You failed to notice the full stop. I said ' On the occasions I dined at Siam Indigo ... innovative and delicious.' I never said I alerted the owner or chef I was there. But, nevertheless, Siam Indigo is a fine dining experience totally under-recognised and under-estimated in SE Asian gastronomical circles. Do you go incognito whenever you review a restaurant, just as any customer would, and pay for your meal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 thread is about recommending places for rick stein not khalls reviewing jobs, so move on & get back on topic.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saneroad Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Love that guy's show! From what I've seen of his shows, Stein focuses on seafood and always tries to show the real local scene. As mentioned by another poster, the floating restaurants on the east coast (between Phuket & Maphrao islands) would make great TV. Kan Eang 2 would be worth checking out - a local institution best known for its fresh seafood. Tell Rick to check out the various seafood "yum" salads & the coconut husk-smoked fish (don't know what to call it in Thai, sorry): divine!! Had the best lobster ever at Thammachart (Natural) restaurant in Phuket Town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Burr Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) Who the fok is Rick Stein?? Who the fok is Sir Burr?? So.......again. Who is Rick Stein, the latest flavour in TV chef? Edited October 26, 2008 by Sir Burr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidHouston Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Love that guy's show!From what I've seen of his shows, Stein focuses on seafood and always tries to show the real local scene. As mentioned by another poster, the floating restaurants on the east coast (between Phuket & Maphrao islands) would make great TV. Kan Eang 2 would be worth checking out - a local institution best known for its fresh seafood. Tell Rick to check out the various seafood "yum" salads & the coconut husk-smoked fish (don't know what to call it in Thai, sorry): divine!! Had the best lobster ever at Thammachart (Natural) restaurant in Phuket Town. "ปลาเผา" ("plaa phǎw): baked fish in coconut husks. This dish has been featured by Karn Eng II for several generations. The sauce is not to be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rixalex Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Who the fok is Rick Stein?? Who the fok is Sir Burr?? So.......again. Who is Rick Stein, the latest flavour in TV chef? Not exactly "the latest flavour". He's been around for years. Do keep up man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) SB... you only have to google it. I'll make it easy www.rickstein.com PS... just had a browse about Rick' web page. Some good breakfast special, not so expensive... Huevos rancheros Mexican tortillas with fried eggs and tomato chilli sauce. £5.50 Yum Yum ... feeling hungry now.... Edited October 26, 2008 by LivinginKata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desi Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Who is Rick Stein, the latest flavour in TV chef? Rick Stein has been around for years. I first came across Rick early 2000 in Aberdeen Scotland, with a show featuring Arbroath smokies (a dish I now make whenever I'm in the UK for holidays). His monkfish dish is another keeper (love the crushed potatoes with oil and watercress). He specialises in fish dishes and often tours the world searching for regional delicacies, then writes about his experiences. His cookbooks are well written and easy to follow (I only have one, would love to have more). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 thread is about recommending places for rick stein not khalls reviewing jobs, so move on & get back on topic.! Yes, it's not on to have threads wandering off topic. I'm another who thought who the hel_l is Rick Stein. However, I was clever enough to google him and I must admit his face is vaguely familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Who is Rick Stein, the latest flavour in TV chef? Rick Stein has been around for years. I first came across Rick early 2000 in Aberdeen Scotland, with a show featuring Arbroath smokies (a dish I now make whenever I'm in the UK for holidays). His monkfish dish is another keeper (love the crushed potatoes with oil and watercress). He specialises in fish dishes and often tours the world searching for regional delicacies, then writes about his experiences. His cookbooks are well written and easy to follow (I only have one, would love to have more). What I like about his cooking style and philosophy is its simple but elegant.. No 'drizzle of jus' and pretentiousness.. Hes also really keen on absolute freshness and organics / small grower ingredients which I tend to agree with. He also did a Ricks Food Heros where he toured the UK showcasing places that produced best of the best cottage industry type items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkey_rich Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Who the fok is Rick Stein?? Who the fok is Sir Burr?? So.......again. Who is Rick Stein, the latest flavour in TV chef? Rick Stein is a chef who made it big in the UK about 20 years ago when all those tv programs started about cooking and made a lot of chef's very rich.He now owns half of a what used to be a small fishing village in Cornwall called Padstow.A couple of restaurants,a hotel ,deli's cooking school on the quay and many other things.The locals now call it Padstien.Not very well liked there anymore.He now lives in Oz most of the time. So when is he coming then or is it a secret. What ever you do don't mention the Rocklands hotels,He bought it to develop,under estimated the cost left it a derelict eye sore ,nearly bankrupt him,had to go on a whistle stop world tour to promote a new book to make some money.He didn't like being asked about it. I know all this because I lived and worked a few miles away from him for 30 years and Cornwall is a small place were everybody knows your business. A bit like Rawai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMan Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 So what is wrong with mentioning the Boathouse ? ITs got more history then most places.. There is also Mom Tri's Kitchen. They just hired a new Chef to oversee all the restaurants.. the first Maitre Cuisinier de France to be working in Thailand. The menu at MOm Tri's Kitchen as already seen some great improvements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroBiker Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 So what is wrong with mentioning the Boathouse ? ITs got more history then most places.. There is also Mom Tri's Kitchen. They just hired a new Chef to oversee all the restaurants.. the first Maitre Cuisinier de France to be working in Thailand. The menu at MOm Tri's Kitchen as already seen some great improvements. Mom Tri's kitchen and Boathouse in some way symbolize Phuket gastronomical scene. Their wine cellar was voted best in region if not in Asia for number of years. They have some awesome chefs and service is top notch. I assume Rick Stein's program would be some kind of promotional tour of Phuket too, what better location then these restaurants right at the beach with awesome ocean view day or night. The only negative comments about this place will come from people who never been there (read: can't afford it) On another note, question is if they would be interested in having Rick Stein at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Burr Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Thankyou people for letting me know who this fella is. Can't keep up with them all. Delia Smith, that Floyd bloke who has a place here, Jamie Oliver etc, etc. etc. Why take him to some flash, poncy place that has a reputation as a flash poncy place? Take him somewhere ordinary Thai people go for some great food at a cheap price. I'd take him to one of the many great seafood restaurants on the east coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) Take him somewhere ordinary Thai people go for some great food at a cheap price. I'd take him to one of the many great seafood restaurants on the east coast. That's exactly what I think. Take him to an authentic place with a lot of local colour, where Thai's eat, not a western style place, only for tourists & well heeled locals. Edited October 26, 2008 by LivinginKata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Burr Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 The only negative comments about this place will come from people who never been there (read: can't afford it) Oooooo.....how snobby. I've eaten there. Foods good, but, it falls down on the "value for money" criteria. Also, most of the other diners are there more for "being seen" in the right place, rather than the food (in other words, other snobs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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