Popular Post kcore Posted August 19, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2012 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! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Yeah...it was a pleasure to meet you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyMcCollum Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall_fan Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 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!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches. Isn't that a vegetarian one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches. Isn't that a vegetarian one? That's my understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblether Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePunPun Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) 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, 2012 by uptheos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 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$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches. not the same one as you probably know. Gonzo is one of Chiang Mai's nice guys. A few more like him and the world would be a better place. Never concerned with his own privations, Gonzo provides great food and great conversation for his friends and customers . DaamNaam: you should be made to travel from Wat Suan Dok on your hands and knees and see how long it takes you!! Only ever heard of the veggie one at the temple, forgive my ignorance. No need for the flaming though. Never heard of it, must give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaamNaam Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Pun Pun in Wat Suan Dok does delicious breakfasts, and lunches. not the same one as you probably know. Gonzo is one of Chiang Mai's nice guys. A few more like him and the world would be a better place. Never concerned with his own privations, Gonzo provides great food and great conversation for his friends and customers . DaamNaam: you should be made to travel from Wat Suan Dok on your hands and knees and see how long it takes you!! Only ever heard of the veggie one at the temple, forgive my ignorance. No need for the flaming though. you need a big injection of humour, so dam naam serious every time. He is humouring you mate, not taking the pi$$ Side splittingly hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Loaded Posted August 20, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2012 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyMcCollum Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I stick with the one by the river. I need meat ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcore Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WtFugarwe Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Gonzo-- Pls post address/directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Gonzo-- Pls post address/directions. Google Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo the Face Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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