Bangkok
“So what’s Thailand? Sweet, savory, salty, sour, and spicy. Sometimes all brilliantly in one bite. There’s very little bitterness.”
PHIL'S BANKOK LOCATIONS
Khao Soi Loong Prakid Gard Gorm
Phil and Chef Ian Kittichai visit Chiang Mai and dine on a traditional local dish; Khao Soi noodle soup made with a creamy rich coconut curry broth over egg noodles, beef or chicken, fresh veggies and topped with crispy noodles.
Address: Suriyawong 5 Rd, Tambon Hai Ya, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Gaggan
Phil surprises his local fixer, Nok, with a birthday dinner at Gaggan. Gaggan is the top rated restaurant in Asia with a 25 dish tasting menu that is full of surprises.
Address: 68/1 Soi Langsuan, Ploenchit Road Lumpini Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
Issaya
Phil joins Chef Ian Kittichai at Issaya Siamese Club for a artistic display of dessert called the Broken Bucket.
Address: Issaya Siamese Club, 4 Soi Sri Aksorn, Chua Ploeng Road, Sathorn, Bangkok
Khlong Toei Market
Phil and Ian Kittichai head to the market to buy ingredients for Ian’s restaurant Issaya Siamese Club. Khlong Toie Market is an outdoor and indoor market selling everything you can imagine.
Address: Bangkok, จังหวัด กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110, Thailand
Jay Fai
Jay Fai is famous for her award-winning crab omelet and tom yum soup dishes. Jay Fai cooks over a flaming wok and it’s a sight to see her performing her craft. She has the only Michelin Star awarded to a street food establishment.
Address: jay fai, 337-261 Maha Chai Rd, Khwaeng Samran Rat, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Err
Phil meets with author and travel writer, Laurence Osborne, at Err. Err is run by Bo and Dylan, husband and wife owners and chefs of the restaurant. They sampled Err’s delicious passion fruit cocktail and ate Movie Chicken (or Nang Kai Tort), an appetizer dish made with the crispy skin of a small chicken.
Address: Err, 394/35 Maha Rat Rd, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Author’s Lounge
Phil heads to the Author’s Lounge, a place where writers would come to work, collaborate and draw inspiration. Phil enjoys a cup of Marco Polo tea and small sweet bites that are similar to mini desserts.
Address: Authors’ Lounge, 48 Oriental Avenue, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market
Phil and street food expert, Chawadee Nualkhair (aka the Bangkok Glutton), explore the floating markets of Bangkok. Together they try the iconic Boat Noodles which is a noodle soup made with beef balls and a rich broth.
Address: Bang Ramat Rd, Khwaeng Bang Ramat, Khet Taling Chan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10170, Thailand
