Travelogue around Asia Pacific Part II

Bangkok - We went on Monday for dinner to Blue Elephant restaurant and was told that it's fully booked; so had to booked for Wed dinner.   Surfing the interest I realise that this is one of the world's accolade awarded Thai restaurant and tourist comes from all over the world to dine here - originally started from Belgium. Blue Elephant restaurant This restaurant is housed in an elegant bungalow near Surasak BTS station.  This is a Thai dining restaurant and the dress code of no shorts but they do loan pants to patrons.   The waiter serve the our dining plates hot. Nice pic of Lesley and George complimentary Apetitizers Roast Duck with kai lan  This duck dish more delicious than at Mandarin Duck restaurant.   The duck was roast leaving a tinge of redness within so the meat tasted juicy. Pork ribs The pork ribs was marinated well and it tasted very tender.   The dish was well presented. Mixed vegetables Sea bass fish Thai ...

Bangkok - Paul is a French patisserie located at Emporium Mall; they have 8 patisserie in Singapore scattered across the island. Eclairs I love eclairs and this is one of the best I have tasted - the crust is soft and the chocolate fillings are rich and creamy. Croissant The croissant is very fluffy on the outside and moist on the inside.   Even the butter was served with style. Chocolate wholemeal Quiche 

Bangkok - Lunch was at a Thai Chinese restaurant touted to be the Best roast duck in Bangkok.   My expectation was high but was sorely disappointed.   The duck was not juicy but dry; a let down. Address: 729/2 Soi Sukhumvit 55 , Sukhumvit 55 Road, Khlong Tan Nuea Subdistrict, Watthana District Half a roasted duck 5 steamed prawns Mandarin roast duck is very expensive - 5 pieces of prawns is Bht 350 (about SGD 14) which is the same as half a roast duck.   What was shocking was a crab claw price was Bhat 350. Sea Asparagus and vegetables This was the only dish that was above par and tasted delicious.    I was quite disappointed with Mandarin Duck restaurant roasted duck....

Bangkok - I had breakfast@ Harrod's cafe affiliated to the Harrod's department store of London.   Harrod's guards stood outside the restaurant The bear on the right-hand side wide selection of English pies Butter scones This is one of the best scones I have tasted but on the expensive side. Lesley's Quiche He must be hungry this morning as he also ate a big plate of salad Duck & orange salad 2 Porched eggs with sausages I waited a long time for my breakfast set of 2 porched eggs but it was delicious porched.  A bite through the eggs revealed an orange colour juicy yolk topped with cheese.    It was a good breakfast at Harrod's.

Bangkok -  Ban Chiang restaurant is a short walking distance from Surasak BTS station housed in a traditional Thai bungalow. We sat on the ground floor and could hear creaking timber ceiling sounds when guests are seated on the 2nd floor. The whole restaurant is decorated with memorabilia of old photos and vintage stuff. Many tourist and hardly a Thai patron in sight. Lesley and me with our fresh coconuts Gourd leaves with roasted duck Crab fried rice Thai Green curry Omelette with prawns Steamed sea bass The sea bass fish was a disappointment as it was not a fresh live fish but probably a chilled fish from the taste of the meat.    The condiments are usually strong herbs to mask the smell of chilled fish.   I think tourist rate this restaurant primarily on the atmosphere and ambiance but the food is just OK.   Unfortunately not worth a second visit.

Puchong @ KL - Donny brought me to this Crab B Seafood restaurant and their specialty is a huge pot of delicious seafood...being kept hot on solid fuel. Jumbo pot of Seafood This jumbo pot had numerous prawns, crabs, lots of clams, scallops... Fresh steam Grouper 2 dishes for the 3 of us was very filling...and it was a very good dinner.

Kuala Lumpur - A refreshing Japanese restaurant with courteous and attentive waiters. Soft Shell Crab salad Edamame Their Edamame was very salty and you can see from the pic white specs of salt. Chicken Sukiyaki Tuna rolls Sashimi set The sashimi was fresh with tuna belly, scallops, salmon, fresh prawns, etc... Mochi red bean complimentary fruits I asked for complimentary fruits and the Chef prepared a plate for us.....nice.