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Head on over now to read about what I ate on Day 4 in Bangkok.
I hope you’ll […]
We started off our third full day in Bangkok much like the one before—The Astronomer and I went on a run, while Lush got some extra shut eye. We departed from our hostel around noon and headed to the Chatuchak Weekend Market.
Just a few steps from home base, I was wooed by a vendor […]
The Astronomer and I started our second full day in Bangkok with another run around the man-made lake, while Lush indulged in a two-hour long, full-body massage. We headed out of the hostel around noon to explore the Royal Palace, Chinatown, and whatever else floated our boats along the way.
Sukhumvit Soi 11, the alley in […]
We arrived in Bangkok on a late Thursday night. After we settled into our tree house/hostel, we walked around the Sukhumvit area looking for midnight snacks.
The Astronomer and Lush shared short-ribs on a stick for 20 Thai baht (1 U.S. dollar = 31.6 Thai baht). It seems like I’m practically the only person on Earth […]
Before boarding my flight to Bangkok on Air France, I prayed to the airline gods that we would be served baguettes and brie cheese. Although my prayer for French food was not answered, the eats on board were above average. The Air France caterers could teach Vietnam Airlines a thing or two about preparing palatable […]
February 20, 2008
Cuisine: Vietnamese
146 Ha Ba Trung Street
District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 8228510
Website: none
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There are some very interesting meats available for consumption in South East Asia. I’ve seen bugs, ostriches, dogs, snakes, bats and even cats for sale. While I draw the line at domesticated animals and insects, I’ll pretty much eat everything […]
February 18, 2008
Cuisine: Singaporean
21 Tu Xuong Street
District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 9325123
Website: none
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Mi Phuc Kien - Singaporean stir fried noodles with egg, pork, squid and chives (38,000 VND)
Heo quay, xa xieu - plain BBQ pork and sweet BBQ pork (40,000 VND)
Hainanese chicken (40,00 VND)
Hainanese rice
Soy sauce, chili paste, ground ginger sauce, chili sauce
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I was […]
February 16, 2008
Cuisine: English, Vietnamese, Dessert
Caravelle Hotel
19 Lam Son Square, District 1, HCMC
Website: www.caravellehotel.com
Phone: 84.8.8234 999
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Sure, I love street food. But I also love luxurious indulgences. After all, variety is the spice of life.
I’ve been aching to attend tea at one of the posh hotels in town for quite some time. Lush’s visit provided a […]
A special dish for a special day. Happy February 29th everyone!
I’m not sure what your plans are, but I celebrated over a hefty plate of cơm tấm bì chả sườn trưởng opla for lunch today. A bed of warm broken rice (cơm tấm) accented with a slab of grilled pork chop marinated in sugar […]
February 15, 2008
Cuisine: Vietnamese, Seafood
Ton That Thuyet Street
District 4, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: none
Website: none
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Fruits of the Sea - clockwise from top left - condiments for dipping, blood cockles sauteed in tamarind, grilled mussels, clams sauteed in garlic (25,000 VND per dish)
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My friend Luscious loves food with a passion, so I’m working overtime to introduce […]