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In the world of Silom street food, Fat Bro (AKA "Mr. Fat"—see BK’s video on him here) is legendary for one thing only: moo ping (delicious marinated pork skewers). For over 30 years, Fat Bro’s stall would garner lines around the corner of Silom and convent late into the night. Opening at 11pm, he would sell over 2,000 skewers within just three hours. His secret? Tender cuts of pork thigh left to bathe overnight in his secret marinade, before being charcoal-grilled on intense flames, leaving a crispy exterior and supple, juicy meat. On top of all that magic, he adds his signature, tamarind-laced spicy naam jim jaew dipping sauce.
Today, Mr. Fat’s moo ping has been rebranded and expanded to Thonglor under the name FATBRO®. The quality has been upgraded—the pork, sourced only from Betagro®, is all organic with no growth hormones, antibiotic residue, or pesticides—but he still delivers the same authentic flavors. Situated at The Fox Thonglor, FATBRO® serves those fiery, succulent pork skewers all day from 7am-11pm daily (9am-8pm during the current Covid-19 curfew).
Delivery is also available through platforms such as Lineman, Foodpanda, Get, and Grabfood.
Enjoy some of those mouth-watering pork skewers (B15 each) with sticky rice (B5), or try some of the new set menus, like five skewers with sticky rice and a soft drink (B85) and grilled pork on top of Japanese rice served with the signature dipping sauce and a soft drink (B75 for small/B99 for medium/B149 for large). You can even order huge bulk bags for parties or uncooked skewers to barbecue yourself at home.
Visit www.fatbro.net or www.facebook.com/fatbrobkk to see the menu and for more information.
DEAL: Get up to 25 percent off selected products at Bangkok Soap Opera.
Eco-friendly beauty specialist Bangkok Soap Opera is known for recycling waste products into lovely artisanal, handcrafted soaps and other skincare products. The store is currently rolling out some awesome deals to keep your skin feeling fresh. Through May 20, get 25 percent off body lotion bars (usually B210); you can also currently order three soap bars and get one free (B100 each when you use the promo code BK) and get 20 percent off on Beauty Boxes (usually from B650 for a box containing natural mint deodorant, mint and sea salt soap, body scrub and lemongrass hydrosol face mist). Soaps here are 100 percent natural—completely free of synthetic colorants, scents, preservatives and parabens.
46/3 Soi Phum Chit, 085 348 9791. Visit the website for more information
Indus (a Top Tables “official selection” for many years running) has rolled out a huge delivery and takeaway overhaul. You can now order from a slate of new set-menus (from B970 to B2,590), a la carte dishes, and homemade teas delivered to your door by pretty much any means you want.
The service is available on all major platforms (Grab, Food Panda, Lineman and Get!), but if you book a food order directly through Indus (orderindusbangkok.com, LINE @indus, or telephone) you get an automatic 15-percent off a la carte orders until the end of May. Delivery within 5km is free (orders of B800 and above).
There’s also some other special treats on offer, like Ayurvedic Immunity Tea (a blend of ginger, basil, honey and three essential herbs), Lucknowi-style Dum Biryani delivered in clay pots, and some drink packages including "masala nuts" to enjoy with your cocktails.
The restaurant is also now reopened for dine-in customers, and those orders also include a 15-percent discount until the end of May (a la carte menu only). There is a large outdoor seating area, and all tables are spread at least 1.5 meters apart. There are several more safety measures as well, like 70-percent alcohol gel provided at all tables, QR-code payments instead of using credit cards or cash, and the venue is not placing crockery, cutlery or glassware on the table in advance. Everything in the venue, from tabletops to menus, is sanitized between every use. All kitchen staff wear gloves, face masks and sanitize their hands at least once per hour – they also undergo temperature checks before starting work. For that matter, anyone entering the restaurant, including customers, gets a temperature check. The restaurant is also temporarily suspending valet services, but will have a valet attendant to help folks find parking spaces.
Indus is also donating food to unemployed people throughout May, so you can feel great about supporting a restaurant that is helping people.
Here's all the promotional details:
May promotions:
- Six value sets with 30-37% discounts.
- Direct orders (made through LINE, FB Messenger, Instagram, or telephone) get a 15% discount on food (a la carte) and beverages.
- Free delivery within 5km for orders of B800 or more.
- Dine-in customers get a 15% discount on food (a la carte menu).
For delivery fee for 8km and above, call 086-339-8582.
How to order:
Website: ordernow.indusbankgok.com
Call 086-339-8582 or LINE (id: @indus)