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 by traveldave
Because of the tropical, wet climate, many exotic fruits grow in Southeast Asia. One of the most notorious is the durian. This green fruit is about the size of a football and is covered with sharp spikes. It is considered a delicacy by many people in Southeast Asia, but it is an acquired taste. The reason is that the durian stinks. In fact, it stinks so much that it is not even allowed on airplanes and in many buildings because of its pungent odor. Despite its smell, its taste has been described as ambrosia by afficionados. There is a saying in Southeast Asia that a durian "smells like him and tastes like her."
I used to work with a Thai lady, and I mentioned that I would like to try a durian when I was in Thailand. She arranged for me to meet her sister in Bangkok, so I could deliver mail and pictures from relatives in the United States. Knowing from my friend that I wanted to try a durian, the sister brought a durian for me to taste. I was going to take it to my room, but as I was waiting for the elevator, the concierge of the hotel came over and informed me that I was not allowed to take a durian to my room because of its smell. I am not sure how he knew I had a durian, because it was well wrapped in a plastic bag and could not be smelled. I therefore had to try it outside by the pool. Although many consider the durian to be a delicacy, I thought it was one of the worst things I have ever tasted. It tasted like rotten onions. I ended up giving the durian to one of the hotel staff, who was happy to get the fruit that at least he liked. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 by awayhome
Banana chunks stewed in sweetened, slightly salted and scented coconut cream
Small balls of tapioca flour, dyed red and shaped around tiny pieces of water chestnut. These are served in a mixture of sweetened coconut cream and ice
Thick coconut cream, palm sugar and eggs, then steamed inside a young coconut or a small pumpkin
Glutinous rice mixed with coconut cream, sugar and either black beans or other goodies, and cooked in bamboo segments, then slit open and rice eaten Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Everywhere in Thailand
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Incredible views and service and very affordable. Place where the locals go. We were recomended by a local and couldn't believe the beauty of the night views across Patong.
Do not miss opportunity.
Get the Mussels and Garlic baked in it's own individual custom pan!
Stuffed Squid was also delicious.
A total of 7 of us ate, drank and filled ourselves and the grand price was 1,390 Baht for the table. (Approx 35USD).
The ambiance alone was worth that. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 249 Prabaramee Road, Patong, PhuketPhone: 66(0) 76 344473Directions: For exact map and location, go to their web site who's link is provided below. Just south of Thavom Beach VillageWebsite: http://phuketindex.com/panyaah Other Contact: pppropt@loxinfo.co.th
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 Restaurant in Ao Nang by AndreSTGT
Authentic Thai food is spicy and for some people it takes time to get accustomed to it, but it would be a shame not to enjoy the palatal pleasures of Thai food while you're in the country.
Where to eat?
This, of course, depends largely on your budget and style of traveling, but there are three main options for travelers :
1. There are many excellent upmarket or luxury restaurants in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and other tourist centers. Dining there is a great experience with a wonderful atmosphere, perfect service, and affordable prices (compared to home). Many of them serve Royal cuisine, an ancient style of cooking formerly reserved for the royal court. Expect to pay around 800B for a dinner for two in such an establishment.
2. The market and street stalls. This is, of course, the cheapest option where you can fill up on tasty food for next to nothing. Some travelers are afraid to eat on the market for hygienic reasons, but on all my travels in Thailand i've never had any negative experiences, so i suppose i can say that the food there is quite safe to eat. Just open the lids and make your choice, you'll rarely be disappointed.
3.Especially in touristy places you'll find plenty of traveler cafes and restaurants offering Thai and Western food to an almost exclusively farang clientele. While the Thai food there is not necessarily super-authentic, it's usually quite tasty and these places need not be avoided. They mostly offer standard Thai fare such as curries, salads and soups for around 40-80 Baht per dish, and let's admit it, there's nothing wrong with a sandwich or a piece of pie from time to time.
What to eat?
Curries, of course. There are plenty of variations to this national dish : red, green, yellow, from dead spicy to almost mild, from liquid to dry.
Other great dishes to check out are :
-Tom Yam Khung, a spicy prawn soup with lemongrass
-Som Tam, a very spicy salad made from green papayas
-Yam Neua, a spicy and sour beef salad
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 Thailand salad by ukirsari by ukirsari
Ingredients: 1,5 cups green papaya or unripe mango (bleached with salt), 1 tablespoon dried shrimp, 4 cherry tomatoes (halved), 2 string beans cut into pieces, 1 tablespoon roasted peanut, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon palm sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 4 red chillies, 5 cloves garlic
Preparation: coarsely grated green papaya (or mango), coarsely pound the chillies and garlic in a mortar, add and pound lightly the string beans and cherry tomatoes, add the dried shrimps, peanut and the seasonings. Add papaya (mango) and pound together well. Served with fresh veggie, such as head cabbage, white cabbage, string beans and water spinach. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Any hawkers and Thai resto :)
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 Frog (gohp) by SumTingWong
Thai street food is one of the best ways to really dive into the local cuisine. Street food is quite safe in Thailand, much better and safer than McDonalds or KFC! The food is grilled up right in front of you, so you can see how it is made, no tricks here. The grill kills all the bacteria. Some of the best Thai street foods include: chicken satay (satay gai), frog (gohp), squirrel, and even crickets.
Thai street food is also the cheapest food around, under 20 Baht for a frog and 10 Baht for a satay. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: All over Thailand, from the cities to the country
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 Rohmbutans by SumTingWong
RohmBuTans are in season from May to January.
They are cheap too, normally sold in big bags. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: All over Thailand
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 on the water by herzog63Leave a Comment
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 Khao Yai by herzog63Leave a Comment
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 MOJO, baby (austin powers
would say) by travelagent4thailand
these types of restaurants boasts a wide variety of choices, locally and home cooked, these dishes are topped over hot steamy rice that will sure have your palate spinning for more....
for about 20 to 30 baht, you can have 2 choices topped on your rice!
now how is it you would resist this? no where else on this planet, will you find the best of thai food displayed right infront you and ready to be served....for less than US$1?
so come on...give it a try, and you will see why the locals and the foreigners can't get enough of KAO KAENG!
There are so many to choose from, my favorites:
> KRA PAO GAI (chicken stir fried with basil leaves, minty and soothing tasty! try it with a thai pan fried sunny side up egg...aroy mak!)
> KAI PA LOWE (eggs cooked with tofu in pork broth, a little sweetened, light sauce)
> PAD WOONSEN (clear vermicelli noodles stir fried with veggies, great veggie dish, some places serve with meat)
> KAENG KEAO GAI (green curry chicken...this is where your culinary experience goes belly up!)
> PRA TU and KRAPI (this is for the adventurous...PRA TU is tuna / mackerel that is served with KRAPI which is a traditional thai sauce made with shrimp paste and other hebs...served with tons of fresh veggies...) the 2 togther is sure to brighten up your Thai taste buds...
and of course, not to forget, a good old cold thai beer to go with it all...
for less than 100 Baht, you got a meal fit to last! Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: EVERYWHEREDirections: Everywhere you see stainless steel pans displayed in a showcase...with steams of rice filling the air!
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