Woody Woodpecker

Something different today, the Beerhouse Special at the Old German Beerhouse on 13. Poached egg, cheese, cold cuts, fresh breads with butter and jam, orange juice, with a pot of either coffee or tea. 310 baht

On 3/21/2024 at 6:43 PM, Herbby said:

Try breakfast story. There are a few locations.

That's where I was this morning, off Soi 11, a converted shop house, it has a vertical orientation. The three egg omlette contained bacon, sausage, cheddar cheese, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc. with fried potato and toast. At 260 baht, it's twice the Red Lion's baht buster. Add a hot cappuccino and large orange juice and the cost exceeds 600, but with good, fresh, quality ingredients. 

Well, this is their culture so you just grin and bear it.  It’s a positive to see the joy on peoples faces while they’re having fun, but three days is enough.  I had to endure a week of this when I lived in Pattaya.

Recall waiting in a baht bus to have lunch at Fuji.  A farang came up behind me and dumped an entire bucket of ice water over me, it was so cold   I couldn’t breathe for several seconds, a bit over the top IMHO.  I think it’s the farang that are the biggest offenders of ruining it for people having fun, a little water isn’t going to hurt you.

Until next year, Happy Songkran!!!

model: Yammy Striphasuthar

photographer:  Not me (unfortunately)

Last day today, much more subdued than on Saturday.

Most expats hate this time of year.  LOL Fortunately, my condo is connected to the BTS so I can get a bird's eye view of the festivities without risking water damage to my gear.  I may spend the full three days in the stratosphere and never go down to the ground level.  These taken yesterday between Soi 7 and Asoke.

13 hours ago, JVHyatt said:

any place that puts that flag in my food is off the list.

They display my state flag (Wisconsin) on their wall. 

I like the steak burritos at La Monita, but when they had a restaurant in the basement of Siam Paragon you had to pay an extra 60 baht if you wanted guacamole in your burrito, whereas if you went over to Mahatun Plaza it was included at no extra cost.

FYI: You can get a Muay Thai visa now

https://visaguide.world/news/thailand-introduces-a-new-muay-thai-visa-allowing-90-day-stays-for-those-who-want-to-learn-the-sport/

Fatty’s Bar and Diner just named 2024 Best Dive Bar in BKK Magazine B.A.D. Awards. Congratulations 
 

https://bk.asia-city.com/restaurants/bangkok-restaurant-reviews/fattys-diner-bar

https://bk.asia-city.com/nightlife/news/bangkok-best-dive-bars#

(photo from Facebook)

1 hour ago, JVHyatt said:

new fave is Nana Seafood.  Bit of a wait for the food but great shit.

Crab omlette, 200 baht

On 2/8/2024 at 11:44 PM, schnytzal said:

haven't been since they reopened but they were pretty good...

are those flour tortillas? oh dear God no. soft corn tortillas. this is the way.

No, they're flour, but each taco contains two large shrimp, a slice of avocado, slice of Jalapeño, lettuce and salsa. Buy one for 90++ and get one free, but only Tuesdays, and margaritas are 150++.  Have 4 shrimp tacos and two margaritas, 480++.

19 minutes ago, NanAtSOL said:

Interesting,

What makes it better than Fitzgeralds?

Mushy peas? 😁

Getting back to Soi Nana, when I'm doing the Plaza and need something to soak up the alcohol, like last night, I'll head over to Fitzgeralds for Cod & Chips, 370 baht. 

On 11/21/2023 at 5:28 PM, NanAtSOL said:

There's an official dive bar over at Phra Ram 9 called Fattys.

Good place for food and live music.

I had a Bratwurst there this week on St Paddy's Day, smothered in sauerkraut.

I had breakfast at Det5 on Soi 8 this morning. I had to wait around because they don't open until 11 AM. A 3-egg spinach and mushroom omlette (195 baht) and 75 baht for cappuccino. Service was really good, waitress brought wet towel even when it wasn't hot. 

I hung out there a while last night, it's more relaxed than Soi 11.

Brew House is a new place, just opened. Great selection of fine brews and they won't add 17% to the bill.

Det5 restaurant has great prices but stop serving food at 11 PM, same as other restaurants on the Soi, but you can still get a BJ at Lolitas or full service massage at Bamboo. Soi 8 a good option to start your evening before moving on to another area. 

Krua Khun Puk indeed has low prices. Prawn and asparagus, 150 baht, but an 8-9 minute walk to Soi Nana. 

I was going to have lunch there today but there wasn’t a table available.  It’s always busy.

12 hours ago, JVHyatt said:

theres a place down soi 8 past all the hubub that has a great deal.

I’ll take a stab you’re referring to Det-5

Fitzgerald's on Soi Nana still offers a 99 baht Early bird breakfast from 8 to 11 AM. Two eggs, sausage, bacon, tomato, and toast with butter and jam. The cappuccino was an additional 90 baht. 

Welcome back.  

Alternatively, the Red Lion Pub has an American Breakfast with pancakes for 179. I think their baht buster breakfast featured in the OP is much better value for 129.

On 12/28/2023 at 7:00 AM, pgstc776 said:

Hyde 11 is nice.  I prefer Ahston Asoke, as it's just closer to everything (BTS, MRT, Benjakitti Park, Cowboy, Terminal 21).

Could be demolished 😝 

https://thethaiger.com/news/national/potential-demolition-for-6-billion-baht-ashton-asoke-condo-in-bangkok

... And there's room for dessert, and more wine.