Classic Kameo Hotel (Rayong)

I told a local Thai friend I was going to stay at Classic Kameo in Rayong and asked her whether that was a good choice- she said "That's the best hotel in Rayong!"  We left Bangkok on the white van from Ekkamai and trying to ask the van driver to drop us at the hotel was a nightmare. He couldn't understand what we were saying and dropped us at some road and we had no idea where we were. There were no taxis, no tuk tuks. In the...

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After You (Bangkok)

Everyone who goes to Bangkok tells me that I have to try After You and their Shibuya  Honey Toast.  We decided to drop by their branch at Siam Paragon. After getting lost in a maze of food stalls, we finally found the shop (located next to the supermarket).  The cafe had a ready stream of customers coming in but luckily, we didn't have to wait for a table. When standing at the counter, my friend told the waiter, "One...

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Sukhumvit Chic, Keyne Residence (Bangkok)

This is the first time I am staying in an accommodation on airbnb and it was a very pleasant experience.  1. Location  The location is not in the shopping district. However, this place is just 1 or 2 minutes away from the Thong Lo BTS station. It takes around 15-20 minutes to reach the shopping area (e.g. Siam). It is also a short walk to convenience stores if you want to stock up on food / water.  Just a couple of minutes...

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Genesis Vegan Restaurant

We had tried a few vegetarian / vegan restaurants and none had disappointed so far. However, this place which is apparently very popular turned out to be rather disappointing.  The lady boss (I presume) kept pushing for us to try the Turkey Special ($15.90). She said that it was a December special and strongly recommended it. Although nearly twice the price of other mains, I agreed since it came with a corn chowder soup as well. Turned...

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Boomarang Bistro & Bar (Circular Road)

We had an unsatisfying lunch along Circular Road on a Sunday afternoon where 3/4 of the shops were closed.  Since the meal wasn't great, we decided to go for some desserts to cure the lunch-wasn't-great syndrome  Not feeling very confident on how the desserts here were (since we have never tried it), we decided to go ahead anyway since we already had a not-so-good lunch.  We popped in and decided to have the Housemade Dessert...

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Carousel

I haven't gone to any buffets that made me go, "WOW" for a really long time. And a visit to Carousel didn't change that. We went for the buffet lunch on Saturday ($55++) which was from 12 pm to 2 pm.  The food stations were spread out and this forces you to walk in between all that eating. We started off with appetisers and salads. There were some Assorted Grilled Vegetables which is an interesting (and relatively healthy)...

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Library @ Orchard

One of my earliest childhood memories was going down the Old National Library Building at Stamford Road. Those were the days you had to queue up and the librarian would stamp the due dates on a sheet of paper glued in the book. The thing I remembered most about the library was the distinct red bricks. Then, it got torn down.  As I grew up, I slowly realised that with all that school work, a 3 weeks due date wasn't going to be practical....

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Arteastiq Boutique Tea House

A day in a life of a tai tai- I will never get to know. The next best substitute would be going for high tea, sip on some high grade tea and nibble on some dainty food. Surprisingly, on a weekend afternoon, it wasn't crowded. The place had lots of natural light flooding in and made this place feel cheery. We got the High Tea Set ($48++). On the top tier, there are the Crispy Wraps (probiotic prata) and Apple Cake. We opted for chicken...

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Loving Hut

Walking down the streets of Joo Chiat is always an interesting affair- you get to see all the old establishments, see the new cafes, and see the more seedy side of Joo Chiat. We passed by Loving Hut on one of our walking expeditions and decided to try the food. All the dishes here are vegan. A casual laid-back vibe in the restaurant. There are interesting posters on the wall. If you have large gatherings, you may want to consider...

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Poison Ivy Bistro

After walking around the farm in Bollywood Veggies, it is only right that you visit Poison Ivy Bistro. The menu (which changes on weekends) is on a chalkboard. We had the Vegetarian Platter ($15) which was sufficient for 2 people. We initially wanted to order more food but the waiter advised against doing so because he said it might be too much. Good effort for minimising food wastage! The Moringa Tempura was dangerously addictive. You just...

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