Thanksgiving

[delgarcon]

I'm not American, but I wouldn't mind a nice turkey lunch if anyone's doing one on Koh Phangan (or Samui even)

[samuijimmy]

Makro has turkeys!!!

You might have to wait for Christmas turkey lunch / dinner, there will a number of places doing that!

[Tropicalevo]

A few places on Samui mentioned in this thread

Cat can too is definitely still open. I do not know about the others.

[wayned]

Islander used to do Turkey for hanksgiving!

[Tropicalevo]

Big Joes did great ready-cooked Turkey's at Christmas.

Their new shop on the airport road (near Bang Rak market) called Samui Fresh Foods carries on Joe's tasty tradition.

They also used cook turkey to order.

[Ackybang]

Thanksgiving and Christmas are two completely different things, and the OP was enquiring about a turkey lunch for Thanksgiving - not ordering a turkey for Christmas. I would imagine here, on Samui you'd have luck at the Islander, or anyother establishment run by an American / Canadian. On KPG I don't know. It would be the fourth Thursday in November - the 22nd, this Year.

In terms of plugging Big Joe's, and 'their' 'new shop' - that lovely old big hearted guy is deceased, and that shop has got nothing to do with his consent, or legendary spirit. Any traditions / traits of his are definitely not continued, echoed or honoured by anyother food related business on this island - his memory is still honoured by the people who really could, and still can call themselves his true friends.

[delgarcon]

Thanks Ackybang, you're right, I doubt whether I'll have to ask the same question for XMAS. I'll check out the Islander.

[Tropicalevo]

Thanksgiving and Christmas are two completely different things, and the OP was enquiring about a turkey lunch for Thanksgiving - not ordering a turkey for Christmas. I would imagine here, on Samui you'd have luck at the Islander, or anyother establishment run by an American / Canadian. On KPG I don't know. It would be the fourth Thursday in November - the 22nd, this Year.

In terms of plugging Big Joe's, and 'their' 'new shop' - that lovely old big hearted guy is deceased, and that shop has got nothing to do with his consent, or legendary spirit. Any traditions / traits of his are definitely not continued, echoed or honoured by anyother food related business on this island - his memory is still honoured by the people who really could, and still can call themselves his true friends.

A bit of a 'down your throat' post! It obviously hit a nerve there.

As far as I understood it, most of the food is cooked in the same way with some of the same staff. I bought food from Big Joe and from the new shop - pretty much the same to me.

The new shop still has some respect for Big Joe - his photo (and memory) are on display there. Reading your post - there is obviously an agenda of which I am not aware.

It was not my intention to infer that Big Joe still ran the shop - most of us know that sadly, he is no longer with us.

I am also aware that Thanksgiving and Christmas are different, I was just suggesting to the OP that an alternative would be to order a pre-cooked turkey. (Which can be done at any time.)

[Oak]

Thanksgiving and Christmas are two completely different things, and the OP was enquiring about a turkey lunch for Thanksgiving - not ordering a turkey for Christmas. I would imagine here, on Samui you'd have luck at the Islander, or anyother establishment run by an American / Canadian. On KPG I don't know. It would be the fourth Thursday in November - the 22nd, this Year.

In terms of plugging Big Joe's, and 'their' 'new shop' - that lovely old big hearted guy is deceased, and that shop has got nothing to do with his consent, or legendary spirit. Any traditions / traits of his are definitely not continued, echoed or honoured by anyother food related business on this island - his memory is still honoured by the people who really could, and still can call themselves his true friends.

A bit of a 'down your throat' post! It obviously hit a nerve there.

As far as I understood it, most of the food is cooked in the same way with some of the same staff. I bought food from Big Joe and from the new shop - pretty much the same to me.

The new shop still has some respect for Big Joe - his photo (and memory) are on display there. Reading your post - there is obviously an agenda of which I am not aware.

It was not my intention to infer that Big Joe still ran the shop - most of us know that sadly, he is no longer with us.

I am also aware that Thanksgiving and Christmas are different, I was just suggesting to the OP that an alternative would be to order a pre-cooked turkey. (Which can be done at any time.)

This is a bit off topic , but I honestly think the poster is upset about how that business was taken over in record speed & trading on the memory of a good person's name.

Call me a sceptic but that's what I believe, following the initial take over & advertising.

In all honesty I believe they should not be able to use Big Joe's name.

Now back to Thank's Giving, a large American population on the island , I'm sure you will get a reply soon enough about some venues.

[BangrakBob]

I'm not Spanish but I love a good paella if anyone knows how to make it, i've got gas and 2 stove tops and a pan

[evadgib]

Catcandoo is opposite the Seatran pier & therefore ideal for anyone travelling from KPG as per the OP. The food there is superb:)

HTH

[sketcher]

Not sure if its too late for thanksgiving but noticed Bubbas in Chaweng had a sign about it and as i understand the chef is nigel, the barbq, guy who used to have a rstaurant in bangrak wher the market has taken over so the food is definately worth a try. Was going to go there this evening but if it is thanksgiving today as reported earlier in this thread think i will give it a miss till another day.

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[starcandle]

Not sure if its too late for thanksgiving but noticed Bubbas in Chaweng had a sign about it and as i understand the chef is nigel, the barbq, guy who used to have a rstaurant in bangrak wher the market has taken over so the food is definately worth a try. Was going to go there this evening but if it is thanksgiving today as reported earlier in this thread think i will give it a miss till another day.

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There are 6 of us heading to Bubbas tonight for a thanksgiving dinner.

Nigel usually does a good feed ( and so he should being American ). none of us guys are yankies but we do like our grub.

And for anyone interested Big Joe's ( Samui home foods) is run by his close friend and his original staff, they still do great food and I'm sure the " BIG FELLA " will be proud that his name and memory is still recognised on the Island he made his home.

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[Traveling Sailor]

It is now November, 2013, and I am a Yank that spent the first 50 years of my life eating New England style Thanksgiving dinners. I would love to be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal this year, here on Samui.

I believe that Catcandoo no longer exists (their website has not been updated since 2011) and the Shamrock Irish Pub in Lamai is only doing Christmas this year.

If anyone knows of a place that is doing Thanksgiving Dinner this year, here on Samui, I sure would appreciate hearing from you.

Happy Holidays!

Edited November 3, 2013 by Traveling Sailor

[Rooo]

Catcandoo still exists in Bang rak.

[carmine]

Catcandoo still exists in Bang rak.

Yes and worth the OP popping in and asking Jay, the owner. He did a Thanksgiving spread last year that was very good.