On the way back from Ayutthaya, I was happy and cool watching downloaded shows in the air conditioned carriage. Hahaha. I didn't eat much earlier so I was going to feed myself once I reached Bangkok! I planned to visit Chinatown for food since it is near the Hua Lampong Railway Station, but I decided to detour to Thip Samai Restaurant (Pad Thai Pratu Phi) to try the famous Pad Thai!!
When I got off at Hua Lampong, Google Map directed me to the road beside the railway. There were lots and lots of delivery type vehicles, lorries etc and people loading, unloading, checking gooda etc. I was like the only person who was just walking along the road with no obvious job scope... Needless to say, I was kind of OOP (Out of Place)... Hahahaha...
Anyway, I just followed the directions on Google Map below and went on ahead with purpose in my eyes and ear plugs in my ears. :D
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As I walked, I noticed nice mini murals on the walls of the railway station which I assumed were painted by kids studying in nearby schools . They brightened up my walk and I had to take pictures so I won't forget them.
After snapping like a gazillion shots, I continued down towards Thip Samai for... Pad Thaiii!! Halfway through the walk, I suddenly felt very uneasy and weak. It was abit scary since it was the first time I felt like that. I though I might be low on sugar or sodium or something since I hadn't eaten much and so I pushed on as fast as I could towards Fooooooooodd. While walking around this area, I came across a tiny roadside shop, proceeded to grab like 4 packs of chips and stuffed chips into my face.
Thought this looked just like shop houses at Geylang
Must take pic! Check out the snaking queue... I was at the end and the entrance is beyond the tiny person in yellow on the right hand side of the pic..
Queuing pass these guys whose main job scope is to wrap the pad thai in a thin film of egg in a very pro manner.
Queuing pass this employee who knew her orange juice didn't need promotion cos it's so sweet and good.
Finally reached the front of the queue!! I definitely HAVE to eat here since I walked so long and nearly fainted to eat this.
At this point, the greeter asked me 'want aircon?' Usually in Singapore, greeters ask this question when the air-conditioned areas were filled and only the non-airconditioned areas were available. I was so hungry, I replied 'no need aircon' in hopes of getting a seat fast. But.. I was passed over and the person behind me who wanted aircon was led into the restaurant.. And the next person who wanted aircon was going to be let in too!! I quickly stopped the greeter and told her 'aircon OK!' and I was immediately led into the air conditioned area.
I then realised that there was a surcharge for sitting in the air conditioned area. I can't remember the amount but i felt it was nominal for the comfort I experienced after my walk. The service here was really good as well!
Ordered the SUPERB pad thai and I really liked it. It's good quality noodles and has a delicate taste. There were various 'add ons' at the side like peanuts and I liberally added them in.
I really liked the coconut shake though the taste got abit strong after I almost finished it haha.
After I paid for the food, I resumed my journey towards Chinatown. I had wanted to visit this char kway teow stall that I read about on Aroimakmak.com. I could not locate it the day before so I decided to try again. I had just taken a few steps out of Thip Samai when I saw this roadside stall selling noodles.
Check out all the celebrity pictures! Ok I'm not familiar with Thai celebrities, but photos like that definitely mean celebrities.
I read about this stall; Tee Yen Ta 4 and it was on my to eat list for 2 trips. Since I was alr outside the stall, I didn't think much and just sat down. When in doubt, order number 1:
After ordering, i was left with this message:
I spent the waiting time surveying the road and vehicles and staff preparing food:
After a short while, tada!!
Close up shot!
The kway teow was v.chewy and I really liked the whole combination of sweet, savoury and spicy soup! It was sho goood! The portion was not big and so i demolished it.
When I stood up, I thought my tummy was going to explode......
Onward towards Chinatown! *Burp
Before reaching Yaowarat, I came across a night market and I turned in to check it out.
Lots of these..
And these..
This night market catered for guys. Most of the clothes on sale were guys' clothing. I thought that was interesting as most markets I had been to catered more to ladies. Anyway.. Onwardd... to Yaowarat... Loooook foood galoorrreeeee....
Kway chap stall with long queue..
Name of Kway Chap stall (to come here again or not....)
Foood....
Food...
And more food!!
I couldn't eat anymore but my stomach made room for dessert!! I found this bird nest shop that I read about:
The shop sold some hot food but I was only there for the bird nest! The prices vary alot, depending on the class of bird nest. I just chose the 3rd grade one in e coconut (cold).
And tada!!!
It was good, it was yummy! The coconut juice was so sweet, sho niceeee! It was a healthy, and a great choice for dessert that night. I was very happy LOL.
And then towards the MRT.. Saw these 2 old men sitting along the roadside enjoying TV, quite cute lol.
Back to Silom, I walked past Pat Pong night market and decided to check it out. It is my first time at Pat Pong! I came across a stall that sold really cute pouches and draw string bags. With no one to stop me, I proceeded to buy buy buy! It was so warm and I perspired so much I think can fill a 500ml water bottle.
Was walking along this road when I glimpsed a big bunch of underwear clad girls on stage through the door of one of the pubs on the right. My eyebrows went upppp lol.
Quite alot of standard things like T shirts, caps, shoes and souvenirish stuff. After one round, I exited and back to the hotel.. Super duper tired!!
