Bangkok Trip 2016 - Talay Zaa

Since 2011 we have been traveling to Bangkok every year. The city has fast become our yearly pilgrim, for shopping and massage. But in the recent years, we have come across some nice restaurants in Bangkok and opened a new found interest to look out for good food besides the usual Tom Yum traditional Thai food.

If you have read my blog post in 2015, you can click on the link you have not. You would have read about this seafood restaurant I have visited, Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant. So hooking up with the boss, a very nice Singaporean lady, we were blessed to visit her chain of restaurants and this time we tried the newly opened Talay Zaa, situated at Suan Lum Night Bazaar @ Ratchada (MRT Ratchadaphisek Station Exit 2 or MRT Lad Phrao Station Exit 1).

Talay Zaa is different because it tailors more to the locals’ flavor and cost. In fact, “Talay” means Sea and “Zaa” is just like the sound of cooking, like frying something in hot oil. In other words, Talay Zaa means Seafood Explosion.

So what signature dishes can you expect to have?

Grilled fish with salt. Have you seen those stalls along the streets in Bangkok that are usually packed with people eating their grilled fish with lots of salt on top of it? This is the same but with more hygiene. From me who doesn’t really fancy fish cooked this way, this is something not to be missed. There is absolutely NO SMELL at all! Except for the freshness of the fish and the addition of the Thai chili sauce. Highly recommended!

Oyster Omelette. Taste pretty much like what we can find in Singapore, but the only difference is the size of the oyster and how fresh it was. Good to try if you are a fan.

Sotong in spicy & sour Thai style. This is another dish you can practically eat and down 2 bowls of rice just like that. The sauce is amazing to go with rice, and the sotong is fresh. One of my favorite seafood anytime.

Tom Yum Soup. No Thai food is complete without this. Enough said.

The talk of the night, the highlight of all highlights. I was super excited that we are served cockles. Plus it was served just lightly blanched with special Thai sauce. The best “hum” ever! It was so big and nice. Must try!!

Have I gotten you hungry? Now you have another place to consider when you visit Bangkok. Come back for more next Thursday!

4D3N Bangkok Trip 2015 - Part 2

So if you have missed the Part 1 of this series, you can click here to read.

As mentioned previously, I will be introducing this Night Market we have explored for the first time based on a friend’s recommendation who has been staying in Bangkok for more than 10 years.

Train Night Market Ratchada aka Talad Nud Rod Fai, located behind Esplanade Cineplex (easily assessable by MRT – Thailand Cultural Centre Station). Don’t be mistaken by the main Rod Fai Market which is located at Srinakarin Soi 51, behind Seacon Square Shopping Mall. Train Night Market Ratchada was opened earlier this year but already it is bustling with market goers, as it guarantees great food and a variety of night market shopping.

Just chill with friends while waiting for the sun to set which promises a different kind of fun.

 

The Train Night Market Ratchada runs from 5pm to 1am every Thursday through Sunday.

 

If you are looking for a denim jeans or berms, this is the right place.

Night falls and we see more people arriving at the market, where the food stalls are quickly being filled and businesses thrives.

As tired legs brought us nearer to the section for drinks, we were easily drawn by the music and ambience around the area.

Just look at the crowd.

This is a place I will surely come back again when I visit Bangkok.

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In all our traveling log, we have never done a sponsored food review overseas before. So for the first time, all thanks to my fellow Daddy Blogger friend Eddie, we were introduced to Jacqueline and her unique Ping’s Thai Teochew Seafood Restaurant.

The main shop is located at Asoke and the new outlet is at Pathumwan Princess Hotel (level 2).

Led by the renowned Chef Saetia Hung Ping, who has more than half a century’s culinary skills to perfect Ping’s superior and naturally flavorful chicken broth as well as many unique dishes.

For an hour or so, we were treated to the best meal on this trip, in fact in all our Bangkok trip.

Ping’s Braised Superior Special Shark’s Fin & Fish Maw

 

Stir Fried Fish Maw with Tiger Prawn

 

Braised Goose Web & Noodle in Clay Pot

 

Succulent Jumbo River Prawn

 

Fried Oyster Omelette on Sizzlling Hot Plate

Thai Style Shrimp Cake

Curry Crab in Thai Style

Even the Ice Blended Coconut Drink and Coconut Jelly Dessert are superb!

 

End of the meal, I was left dumbfounded. Where can I find such good food in Bangkok? =)

Thanks to Jacqueline and Ping’s for the amazing experience and treat!

For more information, check out the menu at Ping’s Restaurant Group.

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Time passes quickly when everything is enjoyable. Kless and I had one of the most relaxing trip by far to Bangkok. Damaged done for all the shopping. Had our fill of massages and great food.

 

Topped with the best traveling companions, the GUos, I could not have asked for a better trip.

Next trip to Korea!