Recently, while wandering around Pahurat in Phra Nakorn district of Bangkok, we needed something to eat. Stumbling into Ji Jong Wa (จีจ้งหว่า ภัตตาคาร), I decided to give it a try. It’s kind of at the far west side of Chinatown Bangkok,…
Read moreIf it’s available for sale, it must not only be edible, but also appetizing to someone. That’s what I eat by, and that’s what I’ve subscribed to for years. Sure, the bacteria and sanitary conditions differ from place to place, but BEYOND…
Read moreOf the never ending list of Thai desserts and khanoms, khao lam (ข้าวหลาม), in my opinion, should rank pretty high up. And even for being a person who’s nearly always thrilled to fill myself on the main dish without touching…
Read moreEven though it’s just steps away from noisy Sukhumvit Road, stepping into Cabochan Hotel was like entering a colonial country club on a golf course. The luxurious residence aims to depict the golden years of Bangkok’s “Shanghai chic” era, with…
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