Eating in Thailand; Chopsticks, Spoons, & Fingers
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467
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Just because you are in an Asian country doesn’t mean you will always be required to use chopsticks. You may be surprised to find out which eating utensils you will use most in Thailand.
Keywords:
thailand, pattaya, thai, spoon, thailand, food, soup, different, meals, vegetables, isaan
Article Body:
When in Rome, do as the Romans. When in Thailand, do as the Thaïs do. Nothing will endear you more to the local people in Thailand is knowing how to eat like they do.
This is something very simple but goes a long way in making friends in a foreign country. And since eating is the national sport of Thailand, doing it the right way will help you in fitting right in.
Most Thai meals consist of meat, rice and vegetables. I know this is a generalization but I am talking about most of the meals. For meals like this you will only be given two utensils, a spoon and a fork. There are also fried noodle dishes that are also eaten with spoon and fork.
The spoon is used to eat with and the fork is basically a shovel used to push food on the spoon. The meat will cut in bite size pieces so there is no need for a knife. Once you get used to it, it is a very easy way of eating.
A knife is only needed if you order something like a steak or have some bread that needs buttering. But, this is not Thai food.
Chopsticks are primarily used when eating soup. One of the Thai staples is noodle soup called gwet-ee-ow (your phonetics may differ from mine). This soup can be found on almost every corner in Thailand. It comes with a variety of vegetables, different sized noodles, and different meats. There will be different condiments that can be added; hot chili peppers, crushed peanuts, sugar, vinegar and more. The best thing to do is to add a little and give it a taste and see what else needs to be added. Of course, a spoon is also used to sample the broth.
You can also get back to basics and enjoy some Thai food with no utensils at all. You can call it Thai finger food. Sticky rice, fruits, and vegetables are sometimes easier to eat just by using your fingers. Your girl may peel, break, or share a bite with you and all she will use are her fingers and her teeth. It may not be the most sanitary, but it is delicious and a lot of fun.
And, if you are really brave, you can sample some of the Isaan, or northeast, snacks. You will see many bug carts in Bangkok and Pattaya displaying crickets, ants, beetles, silkworms and other delicacies. If you can down these, you will endear yourself to your Isaan friends forever.
So, as you can see, there are just a few things to learn to eat like the Thaïs do. Eat the local food and do it in the proper way and you will enjoy your holiday all the more.
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Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Monday, March 21, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Eating In Thailand
Eating In Thailand
Word Count:
450
Summary:
Rice and noodles or Big Mac and fries?
Keywords:
local, thailand, pizza, thai, food, chicken, rice, khon kaen, fried, kfc, restaurants
Article Body:
The first time I went to Thailand was back in 1973. I was a young soldier in the United States Army and Bangkok was my first duty station. I was there for 18 months and my first meal back in America was a Big Mac, fries and a Coke.
Times have changed and fast food places dot the Thailand countryside. Everything from KFC to McDonalds to Pizza Hut is everywhere. They are not just in the big cities and tourist town, but exist in smaller towns like Khon Kaen and Phitsanulok.
Granted, I am a junk food junkie back in the states, but usually in Thailand, I tend to eat the local food. Actually it is Thai fast food.
I prefer to eat from the local street vendors that can have a plate ready for you in less than one minute. And, it is a lot cheaper and tastier than the local Burger King.
But, when I am in Thailand for three or four weeks, eventually I give in and have to have some burgers, fried chicken, or pizza. And, for my Thai girlfriend, it is a special treat to eat from one of the American "restaurants".
When I go to Khon Kaen, I love to eat the fresh seafood at the local restaurants. Bar-B-Que prawn with vegetables and rice is all I need for dinner. My sweetie will get some oysters and papaya salad and all is good.
When we are in the room and decide to stay in to watch a DVD movie, she just loves to call the Pizza Company for some pizza and chicken wings. I get the pizza and she devours the wings.
Breakfasts are usually standard fare of eggs and rice with perhaps a sausage or two. Occasionally it will be Thai soup or a noodle dish like pad thai. Once in a while we like to go to a hotel run by foreigners and they have an "American" breakfast.
Lunches are snacks for me. I like to have some chicken or pork BBQ on a stick with some sticky rice. Or, if my girl is in a good mood, she will drive over to KFC and grab some spicy chicken sandwiches. And, of course, she gets me the blueberry cheesecake dessert.
We both enjoy the Khon Kaen restaurants that are around the local lake or rivers. They have these small, thatched booths with great views. The food and service is excellent and some have a live band playing local Thai country music.
So, Thailand has the best of both worlds. You can get anything from a pizza to a cheeseburger, or fried rice and noodles. Great food and super prices. Another reason I love Thailand.
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Coastal Latinos Club de Vacaciones y Negocio Paquetes de Vacaciones Ganar Dinero en Internet
Word Count:
450
Summary:
Rice and noodles or Big Mac and fries?
Keywords:
local, thailand, pizza, thai, food, chicken, rice, khon kaen, fried, kfc, restaurants
Article Body:
The first time I went to Thailand was back in 1973. I was a young soldier in the United States Army and Bangkok was my first duty station. I was there for 18 months and my first meal back in America was a Big Mac, fries and a Coke.
Times have changed and fast food places dot the Thailand countryside. Everything from KFC to McDonalds to Pizza Hut is everywhere. They are not just in the big cities and tourist town, but exist in smaller towns like Khon Kaen and Phitsanulok.
Granted, I am a junk food junkie back in the states, but usually in Thailand, I tend to eat the local food. Actually it is Thai fast food.
I prefer to eat from the local street vendors that can have a plate ready for you in less than one minute. And, it is a lot cheaper and tastier than the local Burger King.
But, when I am in Thailand for three or four weeks, eventually I give in and have to have some burgers, fried chicken, or pizza. And, for my Thai girlfriend, it is a special treat to eat from one of the American "restaurants".
When I go to Khon Kaen, I love to eat the fresh seafood at the local restaurants. Bar-B-Que prawn with vegetables and rice is all I need for dinner. My sweetie will get some oysters and papaya salad and all is good.
When we are in the room and decide to stay in to watch a DVD movie, she just loves to call the Pizza Company for some pizza and chicken wings. I get the pizza and she devours the wings.
Breakfasts are usually standard fare of eggs and rice with perhaps a sausage or two. Occasionally it will be Thai soup or a noodle dish like pad thai. Once in a while we like to go to a hotel run by foreigners and they have an "American" breakfast.
Lunches are snacks for me. I like to have some chicken or pork BBQ on a stick with some sticky rice. Or, if my girl is in a good mood, she will drive over to KFC and grab some spicy chicken sandwiches. And, of course, she gets me the blueberry cheesecake dessert.
We both enjoy the Khon Kaen restaurants that are around the local lake or rivers. They have these small, thatched booths with great views. The food and service is excellent and some have a live band playing local Thai country music.
So, Thailand has the best of both worlds. You can get anything from a pizza to a cheeseburger, or fried rice and noodles. Great food and super prices. Another reason I love Thailand.
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Coastal Latinos Club de Vacaciones y Negocio Paquetes de Vacaciones Ganar Dinero en Internet
Thursday, February 24, 2011
China Video travel Beijing
China Video travel Beijing
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316
Summary:
ChinaVideoTravel is a new type of video travel website that provides an instantaneous online visual exploration of locations and tourist attractions around Shanghai and Beijing with more Chinese location videos and articles being added to the site every week.
Keywords:
china,tiananmen square,forbidden city,beijing olympics,shanghai,shopping,chinese,food,mandarin,china travel tips language,video,travel,videos
Article Body:
ChinaVideoTravel is a new type of video travel website that provides an instantaneous online visual exploration of locations and tourist attractions around Shanghai and Beijing with more Chinese location videos and articles being added to the site every week. At the click of a mouse you can read informative articles and view interesting videos about China on just about any topic, like its history, people, produce, travel locations, travel tips, astrology, food, and you can even pick up a few easy to cook and very tasty Chinese recipes.
So far China Video travel has created many online video presentations in many locations in and around Beijing and Shanghai. Our Chinese video travel tours take you to places such as The Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City (now known as the Palace museum), Tiananmen Square, The Imperial Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs, and the ultra modern skyline of Shanghai’s new business district Pudong. The many backstreets and Shopping areas of Beijing and Shanghai are a real visual experience and not to be missed and the journey doesn’t stop there as we give you sneak preview video tours of what happens behind the scenes of some of China’s well known industries such as the Jade, Tea, silk, and various Chinese artisan and performance groups, you will be amazed at what the Chinese can do. Care for an online tea tasting?
We are continually updating the site with new articles and many more Chinese travel videos of tourist locations and points of interest around China. If you would like to experience life in China (especially Beijing and Shanghai) from the comfort of your own home log onto chinavideotravel.com now, and take yourself on an unforgettable video travel tour throughout China that will help you experience, get to know, and appreciate some of the most fascinating and beautiful things that the Chinese have to offer.
Word Count:
316
Summary:
ChinaVideoTravel is a new type of video travel website that provides an instantaneous online visual exploration of locations and tourist attractions around Shanghai and Beijing with more Chinese location videos and articles being added to the site every week.
Keywords:
china,tiananmen square,forbidden city,beijing olympics,shanghai,shopping,chinese,food,mandarin,china travel tips language,video,travel,videos
Article Body:
ChinaVideoTravel is a new type of video travel website that provides an instantaneous online visual exploration of locations and tourist attractions around Shanghai and Beijing with more Chinese location videos and articles being added to the site every week. At the click of a mouse you can read informative articles and view interesting videos about China on just about any topic, like its history, people, produce, travel locations, travel tips, astrology, food, and you can even pick up a few easy to cook and very tasty Chinese recipes.
So far China Video travel has created many online video presentations in many locations in and around Beijing and Shanghai. Our Chinese video travel tours take you to places such as The Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City (now known as the Palace museum), Tiananmen Square, The Imperial Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs, and the ultra modern skyline of Shanghai’s new business district Pudong. The many backstreets and Shopping areas of Beijing and Shanghai are a real visual experience and not to be missed and the journey doesn’t stop there as we give you sneak preview video tours of what happens behind the scenes of some of China’s well known industries such as the Jade, Tea, silk, and various Chinese artisan and performance groups, you will be amazed at what the Chinese can do. Care for an online tea tasting?
We are continually updating the site with new articles and many more Chinese travel videos of tourist locations and points of interest around China. If you would like to experience life in China (especially Beijing and Shanghai) from the comfort of your own home log onto chinavideotravel.com now, and take yourself on an unforgettable video travel tour throughout China that will help you experience, get to know, and appreciate some of the most fascinating and beautiful things that the Chinese have to offer.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Are There Any Good Restaurants On Walking Street?
Are There Any Good Restaurants On Walking Street?
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441
Summary:
Most single guys know that Pattaya's Walking Street is a haven of go-go bars but many don’t know about the great restaurants.
Keywords:
street, food, favorite, seafood, vendors, bars, street vendors, walking street, meal, walking, chicken, thai food, lobster
Article Body:
There are a bunch of great places to eat that will suit every budget. You can choose from local street vendors or you can splurge on a fantastic seafood dinner.
The street vendors are mostly located just off of Walking Street down the small lanes or sois. They sell everything from bar-b-que on a stick to rice and noodle dishes. Prices are very cheap and you can get a meal or a snack for les than 2 dollars.
If you want Thai food in a nicer setting, there are many restaurants up and down the street. You can get western or Thai food at reasonable prices.
Some of the bars also offer food or provide menus that you can easily order from. You can order any item on the menu and have your full course meal while enjoying your favorite adult beverage.
If you are in the mood for seafood, there are 3 or 4 restaurants that have your favorite fish, lobster or crab on ice or still swimming around. Your meal will be excellent and cost about 25% of what you would pay at home. And the view of Pattaya Bay is magnificent. King Seafood is my favorite.
If seafood isn’t your favorite, you can always get Italian. Don Joe's is right on Walking Street and overlooks the bay. You can get pizza, pasta or lasagna in a great location with superb service. Many of the bars located near Don Joe's can provide a menu and will let you eat in the bar while you have a cold beer.
Another favorite of mine are the kebab sandwiches that some of the vendors sell. You will see chicken, pork or lamb on a vertical spit and you can get a sandwich with all the trimmings for about 50 Baht – or $1.50 US. The meat will be trimmed and put into pita bread and then you can add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. Catsup and other sauces are also available. Chicken kebabs are my favorite and the girls in the bars will be happy to grab one for you.
Probably the best part of Walking Street is that you can get food any time of day or night. Whether eating local style at one of the many street vendors, or going for the crab or lobster at King Seafood it is entirely up to you. You can even get a burger and fries if you want. And dessert is available too – you can get an Italian ice or some fresh fruit.
Walking Street is a fun place to go to for the bars and the girls but it is also a super place to get some excellent food.
Word Count:
441
Summary:
Most single guys know that Pattaya's Walking Street is a haven of go-go bars but many don’t know about the great restaurants.
Keywords:
street, food, favorite, seafood, vendors, bars, street vendors, walking street, meal, walking, chicken, thai food, lobster
Article Body:
There are a bunch of great places to eat that will suit every budget. You can choose from local street vendors or you can splurge on a fantastic seafood dinner.
The street vendors are mostly located just off of Walking Street down the small lanes or sois. They sell everything from bar-b-que on a stick to rice and noodle dishes. Prices are very cheap and you can get a meal or a snack for les than 2 dollars.
If you want Thai food in a nicer setting, there are many restaurants up and down the street. You can get western or Thai food at reasonable prices.
Some of the bars also offer food or provide menus that you can easily order from. You can order any item on the menu and have your full course meal while enjoying your favorite adult beverage.
If you are in the mood for seafood, there are 3 or 4 restaurants that have your favorite fish, lobster or crab on ice or still swimming around. Your meal will be excellent and cost about 25% of what you would pay at home. And the view of Pattaya Bay is magnificent. King Seafood is my favorite.
If seafood isn’t your favorite, you can always get Italian. Don Joe's is right on Walking Street and overlooks the bay. You can get pizza, pasta or lasagna in a great location with superb service. Many of the bars located near Don Joe's can provide a menu and will let you eat in the bar while you have a cold beer.
Another favorite of mine are the kebab sandwiches that some of the vendors sell. You will see chicken, pork or lamb on a vertical spit and you can get a sandwich with all the trimmings for about 50 Baht – or $1.50 US. The meat will be trimmed and put into pita bread and then you can add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. Catsup and other sauces are also available. Chicken kebabs are my favorite and the girls in the bars will be happy to grab one for you.
Probably the best part of Walking Street is that you can get food any time of day or night. Whether eating local style at one of the many street vendors, or going for the crab or lobster at King Seafood it is entirely up to you. You can even get a burger and fries if you want. And dessert is available too – you can get an Italian ice or some fresh fruit.
Walking Street is a fun place to go to for the bars and the girls but it is also a super place to get some excellent food.
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