Today is Father’s Day in Thailand, and Crystal’s day off. We decided to go look at espresso makers in the northern part of Bangkok and ended up at Boon Tong Kee restaurant. Our little espresso maker is okay, but as our knowledge has grown, so has our desire to get a better espresso maker. We’ve narrowed the field down, and will pick one up soon. Making our way … [Read more...] about Boon Tong Kee Restaurant at Central Eastville
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Edmonton German Restaurant – Barb and Ernie’s
This past Friday, Crystal and I were out in Edmonton, and needed to find lunch. We made our way to Barb and Ernie’s, a favourite German restaurant of ours, and managed to get a seat before they closed. They have odd hours and are usually very busy, so we were happy to make it there. It was mid-afternoon, and I hadn’t eaten at all that day. I ordered the German Sausage Combo, … [Read more...] about Edmonton German Restaurant – Barb and Ernie’s
Nittaya Kai Yang
Out for the afternoon and decided to stop at Nittaya Kai Yang for quick bite to eat. It’s my first time here and I had to try the Chiangmai style fried pork, which was really good! The fried rice was excellent as well. … [Read more...] about Nittaya Kai Yang
Bangkok Street Food
Bangkok street food is the best, and tonight we just ate in our neighbourhood. We’ve got a bunch of go-to vendors that we see regularly, including the som tum guy. He makes the best papaya salad in Bangkok! It had been a while since we’d had street food. It was a nice change of pace. We’ll have to walk around the neighbourhood again and see if there are more new people … [Read more...] about Bangkok Street Food
Tuna Steak
For supper tonight we went again to Kabocha Sushi. We both ordered the tuna steak, and it was truly amazing. I could have eaten three plates of this. Even the cooked vegetables that came with it were amazing! I also enjoyed the mayonnaise for the tuna, along with a green onion purée that I put on the vegetables. To start, we had edamame and miniature fish skeletons. I don’t … [Read more...] about Tuna Steak
Syrian Restaurant in Penang, Malaysia
With all the great food we have eaten on our trip to Malaysia, I think we’d both have to agree that our favourite has been the chicken shawarmas at this Syrian restaurant. They are the best we have ever had. We had an Arabic salad with them too. I hadn’t expected this to be our favourite place, and we will definitely be back! … [Read more...] about Syrian Restaurant in Penang, Malaysia
Gravy Baby – Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Kicking off our five-day holiday in Penang was a 6:30 a.m. flight. It wasn’t voluntary, believe me. Our original flight had been at 10:30 a.m. We did manage to get in bed early, but the alarm went off at a brutal 3 a.m. I didn’t want to drive to the airport so early, but at least there was almost no traffic. The two-hour flight to Penang was fine and we both slept through … [Read more...] about Gravy Baby – Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Food Truck Bazaar at Icon Siam
Back at our favourite mall tonight, Icon Siam, and this time it is for the Food Truck Bazaar. Lots of interesting choices! We both had a bacon curry dog with the smokewurst sausage. Also had chicken kebabs. Both were very good! It is a nice cool evening, with a good breeze, so it’s very pleasant outside. … [Read more...] about Food Truck Bazaar at Icon Siam
Roadhouse BBQ Wing Night – Bangkok, Thailand
Decided to introduce Crystal to Roadhouse BBQ wing night (on Mondays). The wings were a bit bigger tonight than when I was here last. It was buy 10, get 10, and we are stuffed! Had a salad, cornbread, and the Carolina style cole slaw. Very tasty! I have often commented that restaurants should have nap rooms. Tonight I need it! That’s okay. We took transit tonight … [Read more...] about Roadhouse BBQ Wing Night – Bangkok, Thailand
Street food – Bangkok, Thailand
It’s always nice when some of our favourite street food vendors are out. Tonight I got crab fried rice, papaya salad (som tum), and skewers of chicken. All of it was delicious, as usual. There is always enough rice for two, so I have some leftovers for tomorrow. The roti lady is still around. The roti are really good but I never get them. I usually have a couple pieces of … [Read more...] about Street food – Bangkok, Thailand