Centaurus, where did you endulge in such a feast?
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Centaurus, where did you endulge in such a feast?
[QUOTE=1Ball]Centaurus, where did you endulge in such a feast?[/QUOTE]Not in Bangkok, unfortunately :(
Hi everybody,
I just would like to share my arrival in Bangkok.
I booked in LL because of all the good reports on it, so I booked a superior room for a week.
Everything was done by mail. I arrived on the 25 around 1am, so I took a cab to the LL. When I get in the cab, the driver ask me 500 bath, I told him to put the meter on, He sounds at that moment unsatisfied.
Arrived at the LL, the meter was indicated 278 baths, so I gave him 400 and he was quite happy with it.
Arrived in the lobby, I was greeted by the concierge and some nice people. They say that they were waiting for me and offer me a soda (thanks god, because I was so thirsty).
The room is nice, but cannot go on intrnet by wireless, so I asked them to lend me a cable and now everything is ok.
Been on th streets to see how it looks like and it seems that Bangkok looks like almost every big cities in Asia like Shanghai or Tokyo.
The SOI 33 streets was very busy, a lot of bars, food on the streets etc.
3am back in y bedroom, tried to sleep but cannot. Why? Because the guy from the room next to mine put the volume of his f. TV very high. But after a while I finally succeed to sleep.
Woke up late, took a shower, and took a cab to go to chinatown. It was very very busy, especially because Chinese new year is coming. All the owner of the differents shops was having lunch with their family, I also spotted some policemen came to pick up their red pockets.
Now I got back to the hotel to rest a little because the jet lag is killing me ha ha.
I hope this first report wasn't too boring and sorry for my bad english.
Fellouss
I want to report on Giottos lodge, location is very central near to most of your needs. Train station is 1 block only, per giottos easy instructions I was taking trains, lodge itself has food, drinks, I free wifi, and plenty of cordial staff to help you, most importantly you do feel at home, room rates are very reasonable for the area, rooms are clean, I recommend this place, I will be back again.
[QUOTE=Fellouss]3am back in y bedroom, tried to sleep but cannot. Why? Because the guy from the room next to mine put the volume of his f. TV very high. But after a while I finally succeed to sleep.[/QUOTE]
Hahahahaha you should have knocked on his door... maybe the pood SOD fell asleep with his dick in one hand adn the remote control in the other
[QUOTE=NicFrenchy]Hahahahaha you should have knocked on his door... maybe the pood SOD fell asleep with his dick in one hand adn the remote control in the other[/QUOTE]
Shit that could have been me.. my TGF blasts the TV to cover up my snoring :)
[QUOTE=Tansak KTV]Shit that could have been me.. my TGF blasts the TV to cover up my snoring :)[/QUOTE]
Your snoring or her screaming?
[QUOTE=Centaurus]Not in Bangkok, unfortunately :([/QUOTE]Gentlemen,
Last october I was in the Scirocco Restaurant (rooftop floor of Lebua hotel, State Tower, same venue as the Sky Bar) and the food was absolutely fabulous. The meal I had there is currently in my top 2, only better meal I ever had was in a Michelin 3 star restaurant in Brussels.
It isn't cheap though, 17000 bath for two - but worth every single satang of it.
Highly recommended if you want to impress someone, success is guaranteed (in my case: I was there with wife, later during the stay we went to Annies Soapy, and she paid for it, she paid so I could spend time with two thai hotties)
F
[QUOTE=Tansak KTV]Shit that could have been me.. my TGF blasts the TV to cover up my snoring :)[/QUOTE]If you were in the room before the last one on the right, yes maybe it was you. Around 4am, the volume went down a little.
Don't worry, I'm very tolerant. Next time I would prefer to hear you TGF moanings ha ha ha.
[QUOTE=Fredje1961]Gentlemen,
Last october I was in the Scirocco Restaurant (rooftop floor of Lebua hotel, State Tower, same venue as the Sky Bar) and the food was absolutely fabulous. The meal I had there is currently in my top 2, only better meal I ever had was in a Michelin 3 star restaurant in Brussels.
It isn't cheap though, 17000 bath for two - but worth every single satang of it.
Highly recommended if you want to impress someone, success is guaranteed [/QUOTE]
I went to Scirrocco 3 times and was disappointed all 3 times. First, getting up there is a little confusing adn not a lot of Staff around to welcome you properly.
The menu is not only overly creative, but lacks all the basics of "haute Cuisine". Prices are high but as far as I am concerned, I don't care, I expect them to be high. Having said that, for the high price I expect high Culinary standards.
Service is Slow, and waiters are very "thai" (the expats will know what I mean). Talking in the corner, not paying attention to the customers: I had to ask them to refill my glass of wine more than once.
Also, no idea how to serve white wine... a chilled wine is always served 1/3 of the glass (enough for 2 good sips), never more otherwise it is no longer at the right "chilled" temperature.
Food was very disappointing. What I had in my plate was well presented but when the food hit my palate, I could not remember what I was eating. The flavors were all mixed up. Very difficult to distinguish between one ingredient and the next.
Desserts were on par with Expectations but no "wow" factor.
Would I go there again? never. There are far better restaurants in Bangkok.
[QUOTE=Fredje1961]...
Last october I was in the Scirocco Restaurant (rooftop floor of Lebua hotel, State Tower, same venue as the Sky Bar) and the food was absolutely fabulous.
...[/QUOTE]Fredje1961,
I was in Scirocco somewhen last year, and I wrote a report or a story about it.
It is a complete rip-off, in my POV. The lack of service and friendliness of staff not even taken into account, the quality of the food can by far not keep up with the prices they demand for it. They just sell their great location and view via their dinner prices, that's all.
I will go to State Tower again, to have a drink and look around. But Scirocco will never see me again.
Giotto
[QUOTE=NicFrenchy]Would I go there again? never. There are far better restaurants in Bangkok.[/QUOTE]Maybe we really need the "Bangkok Gourmet" section :-D
I'll be happy to learn about more and better places (who knows, wife may be inclined to pay for me with four thai hotties)
[QUOTE=Fellouss]Hi everybody...Arrived at the LL, the meter was indicated 278 baths, so I gave him 400 and he was quite happy with it...3am back in y bedroom, tried to sleep but cannot. Why? Because the guy from the room next to mine put the volume of his f. TV very high. But after a while I finally succeed to sleep....Now I got back to the hotel to rest a little because the jet lag is killing me ha ha....Fellouss[/QUOTE]The first time to Bangkok is always the most confusing...and exhilarating! You've landed in a good location. A couple of suggestions:
>> Don't tip the taxi drivers so much. Just round up to the next 10 baht or so.
>> Buy some earplugs at Boots or somewhere -- no more hotel noise.
>> Ask Giotto where Sazanka is and go get a scrub massage. It works wonders for jet lag. Better yet, follow up a Sanzanka massage with a visit to Khun Rin at Hana's for a special gel massage. You'll sleep like a baby.
>> Buy a BTS Skytrain pass (100 baht) to get around at rush hour when the traffic is bad. The pass saves time buying tickets. It's worth it just to see all the beautiful women!
>> Take a river ferry boat on the Chao Praya river. One of the best ways to see a lot for almost nothing. Don't buy the tourist pass.
>> Ask around and find some good street food...
I second the motion of creating a food thread. I'm a chef and I've been lurking for a long time on this board. I'm making my first trip ever to SE Asia in just a couple of days, and would LOVE to know where to find the best authentic food, whether it be street vendors or actual restaurants. All of the other information is well covered, if, as it is said, you RTFF.
Unfortunately, I'm not staying at LL. I'll be camped out at Sacha's. Maybe I'll see some of you around town though. I'll be the guy looking around with the bubble over my head saying, "Am I really here? Is all of this really going on? "
Cheers,
Riceguy
[QUOTE=Fredje1961]Maybe we really need the "Bangkok Gourmet" section :-D[/QUOTE]
Yes, indeed but then again, Food taste is very different from one Palate to the next. What I love isn't necessarily what the next guy will fancy.
I think Food is even more complicated tha women :D
Besides, I wouldn't be able to get advice from someone who talks about gourmet one day and then says Mac Donald's is good.
What I think is important is wether the "Experience" (food, service, decor) matches (or even exceeds) your expectations. High prices adn Michelin Starts don't mean shit adn certainly don't mean it is good.
I would much prefer an unpretentious restaurant which would WOW me everytime with it's excellent cuisine.
Also, the biggest mistake Restaurants make is that they can't cook the same dish twice the same way, depending which cook cooks it. A good restaurant should cook your food the same way Everytime, no matter what the time or who cooks it.