From Fuji to Tsu, Bangkok is overflowing with Japanese eateries. Nevertheless, the plentitude of Japanese cuisine in Bangkok doesn’t make us experts on the subject—especially when it comes to the most 'Japanese' of delicacies—raw seafood. Kenji Nakayama, head chef of new Japanese...
The Oyster Bar
395 Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Soi 24, 02-212-4809. Sunday brunch, noon-3pm
Theme: Seafood
How much: B1,500 plus service charge.
Ambience: The Oyster Bar is pretty low-key. Blue sponge-painted walls and posters of sea creatures evoke the food’s origins. Faux concrete panels and...
When it comes to produce, it seems you have to pay to be green. We get the fact that it can cost more to grow stuff without the aid of chemicals but does organic fruit really taste any better?
Non organic: Royal Gala (pack of two, B40) - Winner!
This one is nice and juicy, without being overly...
Thailand’s infamous yaa dong is more than just a “low class” hit for tattooed construction workers; this medicinal drink is steeped in history and claims special powers brand name spirits just can’t compete with.
Where Did it Come From?
The origins of yaa dong are as cloudy...
LAND BK Verdict: 3/3
The Illness:
According to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) records, our cement metropolis has 2,923 parks covering over 18.8 sq. km. It might sound like a lot but that’s a mere 1.2% out of the 1,568 sq.km. of Bangkok; Central Park alone covers 3.9% of...
French’s
(226g, B69)
Type: Classic Yellow Mustard
Country: USA
Looks artificial with its fluorescent yellow color and there is barely any aroma. The smell reminds you of a day at the ballpark, while the taste is as artificial as the color—a very generic, processed mustard with a...
How many times do we need to be reminded that there’s a recession going on. So for those that can no longer splurge on foie gras at D’Sens, we at BK find eight ways you can satiate your hunger without paying a satang.
1 Liberate an Offering
If you don’t mind going straight to...
You’re late for work. You’re hungover. And you are starving. The only cure is a fast food fix to soak up the booze and stave off the hunger pains, if not the heart attack.
The Place: McDonald’s
Fashion Outlet, 2 Silom Rd., 02-652-3018. Open daily 24 hours. Breakfast: 5-11am.
The...
Chalk it up to cultural censorship, lack of sexual health education or whatever you can come up with. But one thing is for certain, women’s health is taboo. Talking about our period, oral sex, abortion, masturbation is just one big no-no. On March 8, it’s International Women’s Day...
Besides the usual thousand island and ranch, there is a whole wide world of salad dressings out there. After all, the point of salad is, of course, the dressing. So we ventured out into the sauce aisle in search for some unusual dressings to spice up the salad.
Moradok Thai Salad Dressing Pineapple...
