So, after reading the post on " best breakfast in CM, I just had to go one of my favorites. The Superman at Pun Pun fits the bill as one of the best! But, there is more to this post then the quality and portions of food the Pun Pun, for years has been offering. All meals come with a complimmetary and interesting story by Gonzo, a long time CM resident. Today was no different. As I endulged in eggs, potatoes, toast and Jam, sipping on my coffee, my heart was touched by what the Gonzo Man had to share today. He told me of his relationship with a 14 year old Thaiyai boy many years ago. How the boy looked over his fence and his face told the whole story. He was looking for work, to eat, to find shelter. The boy moved along before John could approach but, had his staff catch up with the youngster down the road. He was taking in by John, taught skills and was learning English. After about 6 months CM immigration raided his establishment and threw both in Jail. Something about hiring illegal Allen's. Regardless of the fact the boy was born on Thai soil. Any, after the dust settled, John was able to track the boy down in a reform school and visited him often. Bringing him a little money and food to help him get by. When they released the boy from reform school, instead of taking him back to his village, the officials called John and told him to come and pick him up. Lol. Today this boy is now married and has a family of his own. Thanks to people like John, who gave just a little, who cared just a little.....made a huge impact on this young mans life! My hat is off to you Sir. You are, what we lack so much of in this world.....one of the last really good guys!

Yeah...it was a pleasure to meet you!

That was a tender heart warming story. Wish there was a lot more of them. I am sure there is but people don't really talk much about them they just do.

Only had a meal once at Pun Pun and I was so looking forward to one of his breakfast's. Unfortunately as I was reading the menu I noticed beans and wieners. used to love them when I was a kid just cut the wieners in to little pieces and mix them with beans out of a can. Could not let a child hood favorite slip away. It was mighty tasty.

And the conversation was good. Live always off from there can you deliver.

the one time I tried Pun Pun the food and the stories were ample but the food a little over cooked and dry. Maybe the trick is to try the breakfast. Guess I will be back

Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches.

Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches.

not the same one as you probably know.

Gonzo is one of Chiang Mai's nice guys. A few more like him and the world would be a better place. Never concerned with his own privations, Gonzo provides great food and great conversation for his friends and customers

. DaamNaam: you should be made to travel from Wat Suan Dok on your hands and knees and see how long it takes you!!

Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches.

Isn't that a vegetarian one?

Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches.

Isn't that a vegetarian one?

That's my understanding.

It might be perceived as bad taste for me to make any other comment here, other than to say thanks very much to those offering kind words.

So

Thank You

It might be perceived as bad taste for me to make any other comment here, other than to say thanks very much to those offering kind words.

So

Thank You

Never bad taste where you or the PunPun are concerned/

Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches.

not the same one as you probably know.

Gonzo is one of Chiang Mai's nice guys. A few more like him and the world would be a better place. Never concerned with his own privations, Gonzo provides great food and great conversation for his friends and customers

. DaamNaam: you should be made to travel from Wat Suan Dok on your hands and knees and see how long it takes you!!

Only ever heard of the veggie one at the temple, forgive my ignorance.

No need for the flaming though.

Only ever heard of the veggie one at the temple, forgive my ignorance.

No need for the flaming though.

Not ignorant, Pun Pun at Wat Suan Dok is the famous one.

Pun Pun by the river is very popular with farang's.

I concur with the OP.........great food.......great stories.........excellent company..........and for me it was fascinating to see someone that had created there own business and lifestyle over many years in CM.

I always have a twinge of jealousy when people talk about their experiences in CM 20 years ago.......never mind earlier.........as they must have seen a totally different CM from the one that is there now.

I'll be back for another breakfast Gonzo.

I concur with the OP.........great food.......great stories.........excellent company..........and for me it was fascinating to see someone that had created there own business and lifestyle over many years in CM.

I always have a twinge of jealousy when people talk about their experiences in CM 20 years ago.......never mind earlier.........as they must have seen a totally different CM from the one that is there now.

I'll be back for another breakfast Gonzo.

Thank you and will look forward to seeing you again...... Your visit should help us along the way to being more famous as THE Pun Pun has been here nearly 28 years, vs the couple year old famous vegetable one at Wat Suan Dok.

I concur with the OP.........great food.......great stories.........excellent company..........and for me it was fascinating to see someone that had created there own business and lifestyle over many years in CM.

I always have a twinge of jealousy when people talk about their experiences in CM 20 years ago.......never mind earlier.........as they must have seen a totally different CM from the one that is there now.

I'll be back for another breakfast Gonzo.

Thank you and will look forward to seeing you again...... Your visit should help us along the way to being more famous as THE Pun Pun has been here nearly 28 years, vs the couple year old famous vegetable one at Wat Suan Dok.

About 6 years I believe.

Taking the Thai's + farang's as the customer base, it is more famous, but that's not putting you down at all.

Jump in a Tuk Tuk or Songtel and ask for Ran Ahaan Pun Pun and see where you finish up.

Edited August 20, 201213 yr by uptheos

Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches.

not the same one as you probably know.

Gonzo is one of Chiang Mai's nice guys. A few more like him and the world would be a better place. Never concerned with his own privations, Gonzo provides great food and great conversation for his friends and customers

. DaamNaam: you should be made to travel from Wat Suan Dok on your hands and knees and see how long it takes you!!

Only ever heard of the veggie one at the temple, forgive my ignorance.

No need for the flaming though.

you need a big injection of humour, so dam naam serious every time. He is humouring you mate, not taking the pi$$

Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches.

not the same one as you probably know.

Gonzo is one of Chiang Mai's nice guys. A few more like him and the world would be a better place. Never concerned with his own privations, Gonzo provides great food and great conversation for his friends and customers

. DaamNaam: you should be made to travel from Wat Suan Dok on your hands and knees and see how long it takes you!!

Only ever heard of the veggie one at the temple, forgive my ignorance.

No need for the flaming though.

Never heard of it, must give it a try.

Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches.

not the same one as you probably know.

Gonzo is one of Chiang Mai's nice guys. A few more like him and the world would be a better place. Never concerned with his own privations, Gonzo provides great food and great conversation for his friends and customers

. DaamNaam: you should be made to travel from Wat Suan Dok on your hands and knees and see how long it takes you!!

Only ever heard of the veggie one at the temple, forgive my ignorance.

No need for the flaming though.

you need a big injection of humour, so dam naam serious every time. He is humouring you mate, not taking the pi$$

Side splittingly hilarious.

Jump in a Tuk Tuk or Songtel and ask for Ran Ahaan Pun Pun and see where you finish up.

I ended up at Lucky Bar

I stick with the one by the river.

I need meat !

Jump in a Tuk Tuk or Songtel and ask for Ran Ahaan Pun Pun and see where you finish up.

I ended up at Lucky Bar

Maybe he heard Boom Boom

From experience, PunPun Suan Dok tends to be frequented by ladies, whilst The Pun Pun has an ever lasting stream of real men eating good American food.

Amen!

Gonzo-- Pls post address/directions.

Gonzo-- Pls post address/directions.

Google Maps

Gonzo-- Pls post address/directions.

Google Maps

Thank you for that Tywais. Also WtFugarwe, if you would care to click on the yellow 'Pun Pun' Banner on the top of the CM Forum page, there is more info and another map offering directions to The Pun Pun.

Look forward to meeting you..... Please remember to ID yourself with your TV Screen name and you will receive a 10% discount on your 'check bin'

Thanks again for the interest.

G

From experience, PunPun Suan Dok tends to be frequented by ladies, whilst The Pun Pun has an ever lasting stream of real men eating good American food.

So Pun Pun Suan Dok is for hippy chicks and gay fellows and the Pun Pun on the river is for burly men?

From experience, PunPun Suan Dok tends to be frequented by ladies, whilst The Pun Pun has an ever lasting stream of real men eating good American food.

So Pun Pun Suan Dok is for hippy chicks and gay fellows and the Pun Pun on the river is for burly men?

Maybe, ...... lets keep it that way.. Would you feel comfortable eating a big breakfast in the midst of Burly Chicks????

But then again....... thin may be in, but fats where its at...

Shake-spear

From experience, PunPun Suan Dok tends to be frequented by ladies, whilst The Pun Pun has an ever lasting stream of real men eating good American food.

So Pun Pun Suan Dok is for hippy chicks and gay fellows and the Pun Pun on the river is for burly men?

Bit sneaky of you taking pics of theblether from your CCTV camera mate!

From experience, PunPun Suan Dok tends to be frequented by ladies, whilst The Pun Pun has an ever lasting stream of real men eating good American food.

So Pun Pun Suan Dok is for hippy chicks and gay fellows and the Pun Pun on the river is for burly men?

Bit sneaky of you taking pics of theblether from your CCTV camera mate!

Sorry

Didn't mean to show you without your bra