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Vendor Spotlight: Prachak Ped Yang
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Name: Khun Lek Originally From: Bangkok Favorite Food: Bamee (Egg Noodles) For me, Bangkok is: Convenient My Favorite Place in Bangkok: Tha Chang Main Quote: Make sure products meet my standard! Prachak Ped Yang restaurant was started by Khun Lek’s great grandparents in 1909, who immigrated from South China, similar to many other families in …
READ MOREChinatown Evening Food Crawl
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We LOVE Chinatown! And what we love even more, is EATING in Chinatown!!!! Here is our new video giving just a hint of some of the tasty treats and bright lights of this amazing part of Bangkok that we experience together on our Chinatown Evening Food Crawl. Chinatown Evening Food Crawl
READ MORETravel with Kids in Bangkok: Fun For the Whole Family!
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Honestly, so many people shy away from visiting Bangkok with kids, but they have no idea what they are missing! Yes, it’s hot. Yes, it’s humid. Yes, there is traffic. But, Bangkok is actually a great place for kids! Besides activities, movies, parks, proximity to beautiful beaches, swimming pools and tons of shopping and grand …
READ MORELhong 1919 – A hidden Instagrammers Dream
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Lhong 1919 is one of a handful of sites along the Chao Phraya river that have been renovated in recent years into community spaces, effectively reusing old warehouses and neglected spaces on prime Bangkok real estate. The sit, a mid 19th century port, included offices, shops and a shrine. In 1919, it was sold to …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Guide Spotlight: Khun June
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We sat down with one of our guides, K. June, and asked her a few questions to find out a little bit more about her! Where are you from originally? I am originally from Bangkok. How long have you been a guide? It’s been 1 year already! What do you like most about …
READ MOREA Visit to the Thai Curry Paste Shop in Bangrak
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One of the memorable stops along our Village of Love morning tour is a local shop that makes a rainbow of fresh curry pastes! Thai curry is traditionally made only from a paste, not from a powder as Indian curries. They range is spice-level from mild to hot (also of course, depending on the chef)! …
READ MORETasty Thai Bites: Miang Kham
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Recently, we introduced you to K. Tai, our lovely friend in Bangrak, who serves up the tastiest bite-sized treats on our tours, Miang Kham! So, we thought we’d give you a little glimpse into what goes into these lovely Thai snacks! Miang Kham is an herbal snack popular in Thailand and Laos. It is a …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight: May Veggie Home.
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Meet Khun May, the owner of May Veggie Home. May was born in Bangkok and began her working career as an executive assistant to the president of a multinational company, which gave her the opportunity to travel around the world and experience many different types of cuisines and flavors. A few years ago she decided …
READ MOREKhaosan Road
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Although we don’t venture into this area on our tours, Khao San Road or Thanon Khao San is a major part of life in Bangkok. It is one of the hotspots for foreigners and backpackers to visit when they are in Thailand, especially at night. Most people only think of it in this singular view. …
READ MOREPa Thong Ko
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Pa Thong Ko is a very popular Thai deep-fried dough or Thai-style Chinese cruller, generally made by street vendors. Pa Thong ko actually originated from Chinese cuisine, called Teochew. Originally, this snack was called Yau Cha Guay but due to a bit of confusion of the Thai people with another kind of Chinese dessert and …
READ MOREGinger Root
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Ginger Root Ginger has been part of the Thai culture for a very long period of time, some records say for over 5,000 years. It is a member of the Zingiberaceae family which also includes: turmeric, cardamom, and galangal. It is considered a hot ingredient. Ginger contains a lot of nutrients essential for our …
READ MOREBananas!
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What is a tropical country without bananas? Here in Thailand, banana is not only a fruit but also considered an important element in daily life, diet and culture. Thailand has a great variety of bananas of different shapes, sizes and colors. Thai people love to eat bananas not only as a healthy snack right out …
READ MOREVendor Spotlight: Khun Mhuay (Fish Cakes)
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Name: Khun Mhuay Originally From: Mae Klong, Samut Songkram Favorite Food: Tod Mun Pla (Fish cakes) and Kaeng Som (Sour curry soup) My favorite Place in Bangkok: Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of Emerald Buddha) For me, Bangkok is: Heavenly, Modern and Convenient Main Quote: I want people to taste a simple Thai delicious bite! Khun …
READ MOREBeat the Summer Heat: Thai Sodas
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Thailand is a hot country and roadside drink stalls are very common here. Before we talked about Beat the Summer heat with roadside ice-creams and its varieties. But in this blog post we will know about colorful Thai sodas which are widely available through the streets. Shingha Drinking Soda- it’s the main soda that’s usually …
READ MORELesser Known Fruits: Noina, Sala, La mut
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Durian is often #1 on the list of strange fruits to try when visiting Thailand. In our previous blog posts, we’ve written about it and also other well-known fruits like Mangosteen and Mayongchit but today let’s focus more on fruits that you may never heard of! Noina (Custard apple): Noina or Custard Apple is available …
READ MOREJay Fai – Thai Street Food (with a side of Michelin Star;)
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We were curious…So, last week we finally made it out to try the one-and-only Raan Jay Fai – the Michelin-starred street food eatery in Bangkok. Jay Fai is the name of the owner and also the Chef, a 72 year old known for her iconic ski goggles and incredible skills and speed at the wok. …
READ MOREThai Bamboo Salad- Soup nor mai
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Soup nor mai, also known as spicy thai bamboo shoot salad, is quite rarely seen by foreigners visiting Thailand, but it’s a common Isaan (Northeastern) dish. This unique salad recipe originated in Laos. In Thailand, it is enjoyed warm, with sticky rice, similar to other Isaan dishes, such as Larb. Some choose to accompany each …
READ MORETaste of Thailand Guide Spotlight: Khun Aoy
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We have quite a good number of smart, hardworking and dedicated tour guides. These tour guides are the heart of any food tour business and they are the story tellers as well. Bangkok is a city of stories and to introduce each and every places with a good story is the unique identity of Taste …
READ MORESunday Sabai: Stories in the Garden
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Last year, we inaugurated our My City Event Series with a lovely Dinner Under the Stars on a hidden rooftop above the traffic and chaos of our beloved Bangkok. It was a beautiful, relaxing evening of good company and great food, accompanied by some of the best drinks and stories from locals invested in making …
READ MOREDelicious Thai Crepe: Khanom Bueang
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Khanom Bueang, also known as Thai Crispy Pancakes or Thai Crepes is one of the most popular street snacks/sweet you will find in Thailand. This ancient Thai dessert is actually from the Ayutthaya period. These crepes look a bit like Mexican tacos (as some foreigners have noted!). Khanom Bueang’s cute little bites look simple but …
READ MOREWhat food should first-time visitors try?
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On my way to home from office, I asked one passer-by about what she thinks about foreigners traveling to Thailand and what foods foreigners must try when they are here! What is your name? My name is Pranee Pookaew. Where are you from in Thailand? I am from Surin province, but now I live Chachoengsao. …
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