jonesyb Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Hey. I am meeting some friends from England tomorrow night and we are going to visit a restaurant. I have been tasked with picking it. They are staying near Loi Kroh Rd. Can you recommend something in that general side of the city? I think Thai food is what everyone wants. I don't know that area of town at all. Trip Advisor isn't helping me much. Thank you. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 For an up-market meal - approx 400 Baht - try Riverside , overlooking the Ping river , just before the iron / walking bridge , east end of Loi Kroh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) Walking distance to Riverside of Good View on the river, River Market for Thai Fusion food, Whole Earth (River Market and Whole Earth getting pricey, but still very affordable by western standards). Or on Loi Kroh, you've got @The Teak - not sure of cost, never been. Edited March 27, 2016 by naboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFC Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 The best Thai food on Loi Kroh is at the Wild Boar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true blue Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 gecko bar u will love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireplay Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Gecko garden! My go to spot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireplay Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Hey but gecko caters to western palettes...but a cool liitle vibe in the vines nevertheless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminatorchiangmai Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 The Teak serves good Thai and Foreign dishes, mid range priced. Never disappointing. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Hey but gecko caters to western palettes...but a cool liitle vibe in the vines nevertheless They have a complete Thai menu also. It is kitty corner from the Imperial Ping. On the South side of the road as you are heading away from the South East corner of the moat towards the river. One block before you hit the Night Bazaar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) You can't go wrong with The Riverside. (Or the Good View next door) You may need to get a tuk tuk there but it's not far. On Loy Kroh itself the only place that looks like a proper restaurant is The Teak, but i've never been due to the touristy vibe. Ignore comments about Gecko garden; they're joking. It's got its merits, but really not any kind of nice place to take anyone to for a nice dinner. Edited March 28, 2016 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesyb Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Excellent, thank you for your comments. Some great suggestions. I will let you know where we went and what everyone thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesyb Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Good View and Whole Earth look like two excellent options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 The riverside is tourist tat food but it's a nice location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesyb Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 The riverside is tourist tat food but it's a nice location. I had a quick look at Riverside menu. Looks like a lot of western style food. Not really what we want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindovermatter Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I second the Riverside. Try checking out Lemongrass Thai Resto too in that area as their Thai dishes are also delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) Many of you are confusing 'Riverside' with 'River Market' Riverside is one bridge along from Loi Krow, and is the Thai restaurant all Thais love to eat at, always extremely crowded, live Thai rock band. River Market (part of The Dukes), the closest bridge to Loi Krow is Thai fusion food, and not all that good, incredibly expensive. Good View (next to Riverside), the food is awful, often cold, often the wrong items delivered to your table and overpriced. Edited March 28, 2016 by BritManToo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 The riverside is tourist tat food but it's a nice location. I had a quick look at Riverside menu. Looks like a lot of western style food. Not really what we want. Yeah, I think you may be looking at River Market? That's not The Riverside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true blue Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 oh just go geckos,then you wont get you rivers mixed up geckos is on the klong, Down market.5555555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesyb Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 oh just go geckos,then you wont get you rivers mixed up geckos is on the klong, Down market.5555555 You go to Geckos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 I second the Riverside. Try checking out Lemongrass Thai Resto too in that area as their Thai dishes are also delicious. For Thai food, Lemongrass is probably a better bet. They seem to get a lot of Thai custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 And when your friends are ready for some good western food in an upscale environment, go to Le Meridien Hotel. They're running a special promotion for the month of March on their international dinner buffet, 6 - 9 pm at Latest Recipe restaurant on Level 1, just off the Lobby. Groups of 4 or more enjoy a 50% discount, so the bill will be 350 baht (net) per person. They're requesting reservations at 053 253 666. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Another recommendation for 'The Whole Earth Restaurant.' Good Thai and Indian food, nice sized servings at honest prices. Very nice ambiance too, both inside and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) I second the Riverside. Try checking out Lemongrass Thai Resto too in that area as their Thai dishes are also delicious. For Thai food, Lemongrass is probably a better bet. They seem to get a lot of Thai custom. I walked past there a couple times as I'm always on the lookout for good places around the Night Bazar. (a surprisingly challenging area for Thai restaurants actually) It tends to be full with backpackery types, probably there because of the TripAdvisor ranking which is very high. But the place is cramped, hot (no aircon) and not particularly cheap. I just can't see going for a nice dinner there when you got spacious nice 'old Chiang Mai' kind of options in the Riverside, with a view and the breeze in your hair. Edited March 28, 2016 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anto Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 (edited) Number one Bar on Soi one ,just 50 meters off L.K.R .,has excellent Western and Thai food in a nice clean building .(unlike Gecko ) ..Belgian owned with many Continental beers available . Edited March 28, 2016 by anto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesyb Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 We went to Whole Earth. I can not fault it at all. I thought the food was superb. The location is beautiful. Perfect surroundings to place a group of people in who have just arrived from the UK and want somewhere to have a nice relaxing evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Number one Bar on Soi one ,just 50 meters off L.K.R .,has excellent Western and Thai food in a nice clean building .(unlike Gecko ) ..Belgian owned with many Continental beers available . You take your friends to a 'hooker bar'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anto Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Number one Bar on Soi one ,just 50 meters off L.K.R .,has excellent Western and Thai food in a nice clean building .(unlike Gecko ) ..Belgian owned with many Continental beers available . You take your friends to a 'hooker bar'? Its not a Hooker bar .I often take my Wife and daughter there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arunsakda Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 You can't be serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 You can't be serious. I'd hardly call it a hooker bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arunsakda Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Not seedy. Nothing wrong with the ambiance, service or menu. Often see groups of older Farang couples and others resembling tourists having their evening glass of sherry at Number 1. The girls don't bite, or demand lady drinks. In fact the place is to be recommended. It is surprising however poster "anto" had no idea that at least some of the ladies there are available for "take away", as has been the case for years. I hear it is open until somewhat past midnight but not sure about that as well. Edited March 30, 2016 by arunsakda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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