Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Yaowarat Street - Chinatown

Bangkok - I was hankering for some good Chinese Sharkfin and seafood and so we took a taxi to Yaowarat Steet - Chinatown.   I have been to this restaurant before - food is reasonable and of a high quality with many Chinese Thai as patrons.

rows of expensive shark's fins
very expensive shark's fin Bht 15,500


Shark fin soup Thai Chinese style
The Shark fin soup was cooked in Thai Chinese style - very delicious and succulent.  This restaurant is also a wholesaler for Shark's fin and Bird's Nest.

Fried rice with crab meat
Thai Asparagus with fresh scallops

Codiments that goes with the Shark's fin
5 big prawns
These are the long claw river prawns and they taste so sweet and fresh and cost Bht 400 for 5 big ones. 

Fresh shark's fin kept in fridge
The chef cooks outside the restaurant just in front of the entrance. 
Long Claw river prawns
The Long Claw River Prawn is light brown with an iridescent blue-green tinge.
Total Bht 1,900 (about SGD 80)

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