TallGuyJohninBKK Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I think a lot of it is just getting used to any particular taste. I started out with the 70% cacao bars, but now only use the 85% bars from Lindt, which are better from a health standpoint. I tried the 90% Lindt bars along the way, but just couldn't handle those. But the 85% ones now are quite nice. It's kind of like the difference between a regular cup of coffee and a strong expresso -- the first time it tastes bitter and strong, but after a few, you grow to like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I recommended the 78% to one of my buddies who only eats 85%, but he won't go any lower. However, he dips the 85% bars in honey to make them palatable. I don't see the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I like that Lindt dark too But also for regular chocolate Glico & Meiji are not bad Both with either almond or Macadamia nuts Surprised they are both from Japan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Reddyboy That's cos I still have the following in fridge: Dairy Milk - Aus version Kitkat family break - Aus version Hersheys nuggets milk choc - classic bag size Reeses nutrageous Tiny toblerone - 50 piece bag Kagi mini - premium swiss choc wafers (these are sensatiomal!) A basic hazelnut choc bar... Swiss made And a couple of small bars from dean n deluca Not a fan of Turkish delight, or minties Chocs or jaffas Ps just saw mrtwo above and have to ask.....what's a combatrin PODS from aus are good though..... I won't say no to donations. Maltesers accepted too Have you tried Nestle's Walnut Whip ? ............more-ish. ........ I bet you eat the walnut, bite the top off and scoop the cream out with your tongue leaving the chocolate shell to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I recommended the 78% to one of my buddies who only eats 85%, but he won't go any lower. However, he dips the 85% bars in honey to make them palatable. I don't see the point. At 118 Baht a bar, I restrict myself to a few squares daily for health, which is good because if it were cheap I'd eat a couple of bars daily and gain weight and negate the healthy thing. I actually try for the 90% which I've seen in TOPS, but if not the 85% is the lowest I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 If you look around, eventually, most of the farang oriented markets that carry the Lindt Cacao chocolates have them on sale for 108 baht or sometimes less. Last time I was back in the U.S., Target had them on sale for $2.29 a piece, or about 70 baht. I've also ordered a 12-bar case of the 85% via Amazon.com that sometimes is on special for about $25, just over $2 per. And been able to include those in my regular monthly mail forwarding package without any added expense, because the weight comes in below my 4 lbs. allocation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konini Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Giant slabs of Milky Bar. I've tried every white chocolate I have been able to find here, and nothing comes close. And what's with the nuts and cookies and berries? Waste of good white chocolate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Giant slabs of Milky Bar. I've tried every white chocolate I have been able to find here, and nothing comes close. 'The Milky Bars Are On Me'...........I used to love that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistleblower Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Giant slabs of Milky Bar. I've tried every white chocolate I have been able to find here, and nothing comes close. 'The Milky Bars Are On Me'...........I used to love that stuff. I have just had 2 visitors from the UK and am stocked up on Dairy milk and cadburys roses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Why is dark chocolate more healthy ? I have never liked it as to rich tasting. You need to build a taste for it...like black coffee. It goes well with your favorite whiskey and someone to share it... dark chocolate has long held a reputation as an effective aphrodisiac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Dark chocolate is best mixed into brownies or muffins...with extra sauce on the side. Way too bitter on its own imho. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljones Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 The Morinaga and Meiji chocolate bars sold at the supermarkets aint bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoDogz Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Cannot stand the dark chocolate, sorry. Just found a great deal in a shop in Bkk...buy 1 get 1 free from a swiss chocolate brand that we like. We bought 2000b worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Never quite understand ... what exactly is the point of posting here about a good deal/sale on something, but not giving any details that would allow those interested in the deal/sale to take advantage of it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoDogz Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Never quite understand ... what exactly is the point of posting here about a good deal/sale on something, but not giving any details that would allow those interested in the deal/sale to take advantage of it??? Cos it might all be gone tomorrow with the rush and I might want more. Call me selfish, but good chocolate deals in bangkok are few and far between. PM me if you really want me to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 go on twodogz - share I would PM you...but it might give u a heart attack. the shock of a PM from me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoDogz Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 go on twodogz - share I would PM you...but it might give u a heart attack. the shock of a PM from me One of the few posts that have given me a GOL. (giggle out loud) Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoDogz Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 Awwww shucks, I was going to get all nasty n such and blame the mods for me not wanting to share my chocolate information...based on a little PM altercation...but, Migs post gave me a smile so go your hardest, pig out on some rather nice swiss chocolate. The Villa in soi 11 has it, I would presume all villa's would have it and it is the 'Frey' brand and they have 2 for 1 deal on about 4 of their range....all good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Derek Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 I love chocolate, anywhere in Thailand that sells chocolate body paint or will I need to bring my own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprq Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Awwww shucks, I was going to get all nasty n such and blame the mods for me not wanting to share my chocolate information...based on a little PM altercation...but, Migs post gave me a smile so go your hardest, pig out on some rather nice swiss chocolate. The Villa in soi 11 has it, I would presume all villa's would have it and it is the 'Frey' brand and they have 2 for 1 deal on about 4 of their range....all good. Yes, Frey Extra Fine Milk chocolate is by far the best milk chocolate on sale in Thailand today. Comes in 35g and 100g bars, the former sold in some 7-11s. It is a Swiss brand and far superior to Lindt milk chocolate. Frey is beautifully creamy, whereas Lindt has a nasty saltiness to it. Cadbury's Dairy Milk is almost as good, but has disappeared from Thailand for some reason. Of the commonly available brands now found in 7-11, Van Houten is atrocious and Hershey's is unspeakable. How they manage to sell these two brands is beyond my understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) I eat all those brands and they all taste good to me. IMO, Frey doesn't taste any better than Lindt, but all I eat now is dark chocolate- maybe the milk chocolate tastes better. Edited December 30, 2012 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftvader Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Melt Me Hokkaido chocolate. Outrageously expensive, but VERY good indeed. Wife and I share a box for special occasions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomSand Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Van Houten Dark Chocolate with hazelnuts works for me. 28 bhat from Family Mart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartempion Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I am Belgian and import 5kg of Cote d'Or 2x/year, mainly Pure Black Praline. Will look in to that block of 5 kg bitter black Callebout next visit. Neuhaus are my preferred pralines, eat some in Belgium, they are getting expensive nowadays, 35 euro/kg? The white manons from Leonidas are excellent for the price. I now stay away from all chocolate sold in Thailand, they must be processed to resist the 30C+ temperature. Bought some Ritter and they do not taste right. Don't even mention Herseys, pure crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I am Belgian and import 5kg of Cote d'Or 2x/year, mainly Pure Black Praline. Will look in to that block of 5 kg bitter black Callebout next visit. Neuhaus are my preferred pralines, eat some in Belgium, they are getting expensive nowadays, 35 euro/kg? The white manons from Leonidas are excellent for the price. I now stay away from all chocolate sold in Thailand, they must be processed to resist the 30C+ temperature. Bought some Ritter and they do not taste right. Don't even mention Herseys, pure crap. Ditto... I always bring back plenty of Cote d'Or "Noir de Noir" + some Kwatta pure cocoa powder for pastry. Barry-Callebaut 5kg "bloc de couverture" has been widely available in Thailand through hospitality industry suppliers.... but nowadays it seems that Belgolade and Valrhona are leading the professional market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I want an Aero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftvader Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 I want an Aero. Just not a mint one....please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny1967 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Cadbury's Dairy Milk, Starbar,Yorkie .Flake or my all-time favourite......... Crunchie.I'd love a Crunchie now.dam_n it.....now I'm upsetting myself.Stop thinking about chocolate..stop thinking about chocolate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Newman Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Villa in Soi 11 have a decent range of imported chocolate that is creamy and really nice. I can not handle Asian chocolate, if you can call it that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchidlady Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I miss Scharffen Berger chocolate nibs, Trader Joe's pound plus bars (dark chocolate 70% and dark chocolate almond) and Teuscher pralines and truffles, Sees CALIFORNIA BRITTLE and CASHEW BRITTLE (always load up on chocolate when I go home). The last time I came back the customs agent checked my luggage as one of the random searches. He asked if I was selling chocolate in Bangkok. I said no this is my personal consumption for at least a year. He just laughed. Like the other poster, I don't usually buy chocolate in Thailand due to different formulation for heat. Royce chocolate (from Japan is good $$$ at Paragon-used to have a neighbor who was a flight attendant who brought some back from Japan for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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