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Posted 2012-05-09 08:57:22
 amyb, on 2012-05-09 08:19:48, said:
cdmtdm, on 2012-05-09 07:25:42, said:
amyb, on 2012-05-08 08:06:49, said:
FARANG restaurant has opened a new branch in nai harn on soi saiyuan. stopped there late last night on the way home from work. consistent as all of the branches are, with an extensive menu and prices almost all under 100THB. stop by.
went last night .... small pizza same as a frozen one,,,, gross , fish and chips over cooked in fryer almost unable to eat , still have the taste of oil today ,,first and last time for me, cheap food with cheap ingredients IMO
quite surprised to hear that you had a bad experience, to be honest. i've eaten at all branches of farang restaurant over the years of living here, and it's always been consistent. the prices may be cheap, but i never found the food or its ingredient to be cheap.
yes i was surprised too ..can only tell u my experience, perhaps teething problems as its just opened ..but bad enough to stay away for quite awhile ....
Posted 2012-05-09 09:03:05
Valentine, on 2012-05-09 07:14:36, said:
amyb, on 2012-04-26 10:58:47, said:
i checked out the TWO CHEFS saturday brunch last weekend in karon. this was only the second time in 5 years of living here that i've been to TWO CHEFS, but the brunch buffet was impressive. lots of scandanavian seafood treats, homemade breads, tasty salads for starters...the mains consisted of many different types of potatoes, fish dishes, smoked pork loin infused with pesto, swedish meatballs with choice of gravy and sausages. the desserts were pancakes, tarts, crepes, etc...the brunch with free flow drinks (not alcohol) was 395THB. it was well worth it, nice to get away from the usual restaurants i go to in nai harn. definitely recommend it. 
Do they have a car park as street parking there is always full.
Got a google maps location? I can never find them.
Posted 2012-05-09 10:53:38
Somtamnication, on 2012-05-09 09:03:05, said:
Valentine, on 2012-05-09 07:14:36, said:
amyb, on 2012-04-26 10:58:47, said:
i checked out the TWO CHEFS saturday brunch last weekend in karon. this was only the second time in 5 years of living here that i've been to TWO CHEFS, but the brunch buffet was impressive. lots of scandanavian seafood treats, homemade breads, tasty salads for starters...the mains consisted of many different types of potatoes, fish dishes, smoked pork loin infused with pesto, swedish meatballs with choice of gravy and sausages. the desserts were pancakes, tarts, crepes, etc...the brunch with free flow drinks (not alcohol) was 395THB. it was well worth it, nice to get away from the usual restaurants i go to in nai harn. definitely recommend it.
Do they have a car park as street parking there is always full.
Got a google maps location? I can never find them.
Posted 2012-05-09 10:54:33
cdmtdm, on 2012-05-09 08:57:22, said:
amyb, on 2012-05-09 08:19:48, said:
cdmtdm, on 2012-05-09 07:25:42, said:
amyb, on 2012-05-08 08:06:49, said:
FARANG restaurant has opened a new branch in nai harn on soi saiyuan. stopped there late last night on the way home from work. consistent as all of the branches are, with an extensive menu and prices almost all under 100THB. stop by.
went last night .... small pizza same as a frozen one,,,, gross , fish and chips over cooked in fryer almost unable to eat , still have the taste of oil today ,,first and last time for me, cheap food with cheap ingredients IMO
quite surprised to hear that you had a bad experience, to be honest. i've eaten at all branches of farang restaurant over the years of living here, and it's always been consistent. the prices may be cheap, but i never found the food or its ingredient to be cheap.
yes i was surprised too ..can only tell u my experience, perhaps teething problems as its just opened ..but bad enough to stay away for quite awhile ....
that is really too bad...you should actually mention something to the family running the joint, as i think they would be open to the feedback and strive to make it better.
Posted 2012-05-09 15:35:06
yes i guess your right , might call past and have a chat with them to be fair .... cheers
Posted 2012-05-09 15:39:36
amyb, on 2012-05-09 08:19:48, said:
cdmtdm, on 2012-05-09 07:25:42, said:
amyb, on 2012-05-08 08:06:49, said:
FARANG restaurant has opened a new branch in nai harn on soi saiyuan. stopped there late last night on the way home from work. consistent as all of the branches are, with an extensive menu and prices almost all under 100THB. stop by.
went last night .... small pizza same as a frozen one,,,, gross , fish and chips over cooked in fryer almost unable to eat , still have the taste of oil today ,,first and last time for me, cheap food with cheap ingredients IMO
quite surprised to hear that you had a bad experience, to be honest. i've eaten at all branches of farang restaurant over the years of living here, and it's always been consistent. the prices may be cheap, but i never found the food or its ingredient to be cheap.
have you tried the 2 items he is talking about? (i have not)
Farang restaurant is good at cooking 'higher grade' food fast, maybe they're simply bad at cheap peasant food. I know their burger is not that good but all the pasta dishes are great for a 3mins wait time. (blue cheese pasta hmmmhmm so good)
Or the guy who posted earlier has been refused a date with one of the waitress
Posted 2012-05-09 15:53:27
Thanks Amy, for the maps.
On Farang restaurant, last time I ate at the one by Index, was maybe 3 years ago. I loved their grape sauce on the chicken. But after the owner was shot dead at the same place, I would be worried about complaining about their food "too mutt".
Posted 2012-05-09 16:05:56
Somtamnication, on 2012-05-09 15:53:27, said:
Thanks Amy, for the maps.
On Farang restaurant, last time I ate at the one by Index, was maybe 3 years ago. I loved their grape sauce on the chicken. But after the owner was shot dead at the same place, I would be worried about complaining about their food "too mutt".
ok good comments ..i will go back ( with my gf) and try something else perhaps pasta worth a second chance ..will report back ....
Posted 2012-05-09 16:41:38
Hostile17, on 2012-05-09 15:39:36, said:
Farang restaurant is good at cooking 'higher grade' food fast, maybe they're simply bad at cheap peasant food. I know their burger is not that good but all the pasta dishes are great for a 3mins wait time. (blue cheese pasta hmmmhmm so good)
3 mins wait for a good pasta dishes??? Really do you think that pre cooked pasta is good?????? 
Posted 2012-05-09 17:27:05
greenwater, on 2012-05-09 16:41:38, said:
Hostile17, on 2012-05-09 15:39:36, said:
Farang restaurant is good at cooking 'higher grade' food fast, maybe they're simply bad at cheap peasant food. I know their burger is not that good but all the pasta dishes are great for a 3mins wait time. (blue cheese pasta hmmmhmm so good)
3 mins wait for a good pasta dishes??? Really do you think that pre cooked pasta is good??????
Don't know that it's only 3 minutes, but it arrive quite quickly and it does taste very good at the place opposite Index.
Posted 2012-05-09 17:44:17
home made pasta do not need to be cooked that long as they arent dried. 3mins might be an exageration but ive rarely waiting more than 5-6 mins there even with many other customers.
only negative is the portion are small even for infants
Edited by Hostile17, 2012-05-09 17:45:28.
Posted 2012-05-10 09:26:53
ok to give a comparison...last night i went to ellis in rawai ...had a mixed salad and freshly made tuna and tomato pasta only drank water..total 290 baht and i was full and the food was excellent ....( i am not talking service , atmosphere etc etc just food and cost) i spent the same 290 baht at Farang as per my last posts , not only was i still hungry the food was less than average .... Ellis is good now its low season not busy ....
Posted 2012-05-12 06:52:06
Was working in Patong yesterday & went to Big Bill's Deli for a late lunch. Had the chicken shawarma which came with steak (large homemade) fries at Baht 150. Very tasty & filling. Good to have a chat with Big Bill as had not seen him in at least 10 years. Check their opening times. I was lucky yesterday as they would normally close for a while in the afternoon but they still served me as both Bill & his wife were there. It is a New York style deli & they have things you can takeaway like frozen meals, pickled onions & dill pickles.
Posted 2012-05-12 11:14:23
cdmtdm, on 2012-05-10 09:26:53, said:
ok to give a comparison...last night i went to ellis in rawai ...had a mixed salad and freshly made tuna and tomato pasta only drank water..total 290 baht and i was full and the food was excellent ....( i am not talking service , atmosphere etc etc just food and cost) i spent the same 290 baht at Farang as per my last posts , not only was i still hungry the food was less than average .... Ellis is good now its low season not busy ....
Does that seem spendy to anyone else? 290 for a salad, pasta and water?
We had a table of 9 last night at Salaloy, on the water at Rawai, we covered the table in dishes, way more than enough for two plates each and rang up 300thb each. Food was o.k. too, great ambiance and typically our table was the loudest for blocks around.
Posted 2012-05-12 13:04:55
grumpyoldman, on 2012-05-12 11:14:23, said:
cdmtdm, on 2012-05-10 09:26:53, said:
ok to give a comparison...last night i went to ellis in rawai ...had a mixed salad and freshly made tuna and tomato pasta only drank water..total 290 baht and i was full and the food was excellent ....( i am not talking service , atmosphere etc etc just food and cost) i spent the same 290 baht at Farang as per my last posts , not only was i still hungry the food was less than average .... Ellis is good now its low season not busy ....
Does that seem spendy to anyone else? 290 for a salad, pasta and water?
We had a table of 9 last night at Salaloy, on the water at Rawai, we covered the table in dishes, way more than enough for two plates each and rang up 300thb each. Food was o.k. too, great ambiance and typically our table was the loudest for blocks around.
good point salaloy is also a regular spot for me and correct around 300 baht and your full , nice setting and reasonable tucker ...but its also thai food which is usually cheaper than decent farang food ... i guess go to farang and see what i mean
Posted 2012-05-14 10:59:39
grumpyoldman, on 2012-05-12 11:14:23, said:
cdmtdm, on 2012-05-10 09:26:53, said:
ok to give a comparison...last night i went to ellis in rawai ...had a mixed salad and freshly made tuna and tomato pasta only drank water..total 290 baht and i was full and the food was excellent ....( i am not talking service , atmosphere etc etc just food and cost) i spent the same 290 baht at Farang as per my last posts , not only was i still hungry the food was less than average .... Ellis is good now its low season not busy ....
Does that seem spendy to anyone else? 290 for a salad, pasta and water?
We had a table of 9 last night at Salaloy, on the water at Rawai, we covered the table in dishes, way more than enough for two plates each and rang up 300thb each. Food was o.k. too, great ambiance and typically our table was the loudest for blocks around.
For foreign food, I don't think it's expensive at all. Ellis has good food, the ambience is definitely lacking, but the taste of the food makes up for it. Salaloy is a gem of a place, but it's serving Thai food...it's always cheaper to eat Thai food. 
Posted 2012-05-15 11:12:54
amyb, on 2012-05-14 10:59:39, said:
grumpyoldman, on 2012-05-12 11:14:23, said:
cdmtdm, on 2012-05-10 09:26:53, said:
ok to give a comparison...last night i went to ellis in rawai ...had a mixed salad and freshly made tuna and tomato pasta only drank water..total 290 baht and i was full and the food was excellent ....( i am not talking service , atmosphere etc etc just food and cost) i spent the same 290 baht at Farang as per my last posts , not only was i still hungry the food was less than average .... Ellis is good now its low season not busy ....
Does that seem spendy to anyone else? 290 for a salad, pasta and water?
We had a table of 9 last night at Salaloy, on the water at Rawai, we covered the table in dishes, way more than enough for two plates each and rang up 300thb each. Food was o.k. too, great ambiance and typically our table was the loudest for blocks around.
For foreign food, I don't think it's expensive at all. Ellis has good food, the ambience is definitely lacking, but the taste of the food makes up for it. Salaloy is a gem of a place, but it's serving Thai food...it's always cheaper to eat Thai food.
Not at The Boathouse Amyb !
Posted 2012-05-15 11:34:56
grumpyoldman, on 2012-05-15 11:12:54, said:
amyb, on 2012-05-14 10:59:39, said:
grumpyoldman, on 2012-05-12 11:14:23, said:
cdmtdm, on 2012-05-10 09:26:53, said:
ok to give a comparison...last night i went to ellis in rawai ...had a mixed salad and freshly made tuna and tomato pasta only drank water..total 290 baht and i was full and the food was excellent ....( i am not talking service , atmosphere etc etc just food and cost) i spent the same 290 baht at Farang as per my last posts , not only was i still hungry the food was less than average .... Ellis is good now its low season not busy ....
Does that seem spendy to anyone else? 290 for a salad, pasta and water?
We had a table of 9 last night at Salaloy, on the water at Rawai, we covered the table in dishes, way more than enough for two plates each and rang up 300thb each. Food was o.k. too, great ambiance and typically our table was the loudest for blocks around.
For foreign food, I don't think it's expensive at all. Ellis has good food, the ambience is definitely lacking, but the taste of the food makes up for it. Salaloy is a gem of a place, but it's serving Thai food...it's always cheaper to eat Thai food.
Not at The Boathouse Amyb !
You got me there, GOM! 
Posted 2012-05-16 06:52:45
ok i went back and tried Farang again , ordered the ham pasta and green salad , the pasta was excellent but i maintain the portion sizes are ridiculously small , they are entree size ... good for a quick snack imo .... 
Posted 2012-05-16 08:18:13
cdmtdm, on 2012-05-16 06:52:45, said:
ok i went back and tried Farang again , ordered the ham pasta and green salad , the pasta was excellent but i maintain the portion sizes are ridiculously small , they are entree size ... good for a quick snack imo ....
i am glad that you had a better experience! the food is good, and yes, the portions ARE small. but i figure it's cheap enough that you can order more than one thing off of the menu, pay a reasonable price, and still leave full.
Posted 2012-05-17 11:25:10
try baan aroy ... the soi opposite nikitas in rawai .. about 100m on lhs heading to towards the temple ...good isaan food and the servings are biiigggg !! plus pleasant staff ... some of you may already eat there but for others have a try ....
by the way for something different in this coolish wet weather ..try the tortellini brodo at ellis ...bloody good .....
Posted 2012-05-17 17:17:56
cdmtdm, on 2012-05-17 11:25:10, said:
try baan aroy ... the soi opposite nikitas in rawai .. about 100m on lhs heading to towards the temple ...good isaan food and the servings are biiigggg !! plus pleasant staff ... some of you may already eat there but for others have a try ....
by the way for something different in this coolish wet weather ..try the tortellini brodo at ellis ...bloody good .....
Is Ellis open during the day?
Posted 2012-05-17 17:54:12
open for lunch i think at 11.30am
Posted 2012-05-18 16:11:10
cdmtdm, on 2012-05-17 11:25:10, said:
try baan aroy ... the soi opposite nikitas in rawai .. about 100m on lhs heading to towards the temple ...good isaan food and the servings are biiigggg !! plus pleasant staff ... some of you may already eat there but for others have a try ....
by the way for something different in this coolish wet weather ..try the tortellini brodo at ellis ...bloody good .....
YES Staff at baan aroy very lovely.  .
Posted Yesterday, 11:34
Had a take away from Farang in Nai Harn yesterday. Agree with previous posts, the portions were very, very small, smaller than I've seen anywhere, so decided (after reading comments here) on 2 dishes. One Spaghetti, was ok but nothing special, and one pork steak with apple sauce, was good. 2 dishes, 190 Baht, so all in all good experience.
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