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[pauljones]

rixalex, on 2012-02-05 14:59:27, said:

timekeeper, on 2012-02-05 14:47:01, said:

it should be noted that the owner of the foodland group eats there too when he is around
that ought to tell you something.............

He's cheap?

He like seating tighter than coach?

[timekeeper]

pauljones, on 2012-02-06 05:32:32, said:

rixalex, on 2012-02-05 14:59:27, said:

timekeeper, on 2012-02-05 14:47:01, said:

it should be noted that the owner of the foodland group eats there too when he is around
that ought to tell you something.............

He's cheap?

He like seating tighter than coach?

as he's 75 years old and pencil thin , i guess he doesn't notice

[LennyW]

Have not been there for ages, do they still do the 49 Baht breakfast before 9am ?

[tropo]

jehricaholic, on 2012-02-05 16:30:52, said:

I'm just looking for the best items on the menu, not looking for perfection for under 100 baht

You have to understand that there are many cooks in there. Any particular dish can go from very rough to very nice depending on luck and who's cooking it. Even the same cook doing a good job one time can mess it up another time.

Some (probably most) of them cook very heavy on the oil too - you have to watch this if you don't want to eat an oil slick. At one stage I had to ask them to go easy on it. It's better to chose quiet times when the cooks aren't under so much pressure - unfortunately it's so popular there aren't many quiet times.

For me it's a good place to eat late at night on a shopping trip but during the day there are too many better options. I can't stand eating elbow to elbow with total strangers. It's just too cramp.

[Rimmer]

Flames and counter flames removed. Enough already!!

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[jehricaholic]

Rimmer, on 2012-02-06 10:33:09, said:

Flames and counter flames removed. Enough already!!

If you wish your posts to remain on the board please use members correct names only otherwise they will be deleted and a posting suspension will be the order of the day.  Likewise any suggestion of stalking.

Dammmmm... what did I miss?

[jehricaholic]

LennyW, on 2012-02-06 07:56:40, said:

Have not been there for ages, do they still do the 49 Baht breakfast before 9am ?

I'm so very sorry.... it's now 51 baht

[Ulysses G.]

_{Durn. I'll have to write that one off my list!}

Edited by Ulysses G., 2012-02-06 12:35:17.

[timekeeper]

Ulysses G., on 2012-02-06 12:33:29, said:

_{Durn. I'll have to write that one off my list!}

i suspect there will be others that will swerve it over a 2 baht rise too........

[BugJackBaron]

The egg 51 baht breakfast is in my opinion one of the best value for money for a Western breakfast in Patters.It's cheap, is served quickly even when the place is packed, and is reasonably tasty. But it's the diner atmosphere as well that draws in the crowds.

Edited by BugJackBaron, 2012-02-06 17:00:29.

[bergen]

rixalex, on 2012-02-05 16:39:58, said:

Gers1873, on 2012-02-05 16:36:05, said:

Only you can decide what is best for you and to your taste.

Unless he has a wife.

[bergen]

Last time I was shopping at Foodland, TLD was packed, so obviously a lot of people likes it!

[Jingthing]

bergen, on 2012-02-06 22:06:02, said:

Last time I was shopping at Foodland, TLD was packed, so obviously a lot of people likes it!

So is McDonalds. Doesn't indicate exceptional food, does it?

Edited by Jingthing, 2012-02-06 23:59:47.

[crudy21]

Used to like the Yakisoba and Pad Thai in there, also a second vote for the Mackerel steak. Tried the Butchers 5 sausages once and although the 5 sausages all looked different, they tasted the same.
Always found the one at Sukhumvit Soi 5 tastier.

[bergen]

Jingthing, on 2012-02-06 23:59:27, said:

bergen, on 2012-02-06 22:06:02, said:

Last time I was shopping at Foodland, TLD was packed, so obviously a lot of people likes it!

So is McDonalds. Doesn't indicate exceptional food, does it?

and neither did I say so!

[jehricaholic]

timekeeper, on 2012-02-05 14:47:01, said:

Chicken cashew nuts, sweet and sour pork, the full breakfast at 3am, the lemonade with crushed ice , banana fritters (not on menu)

if you want something cooking especially then buy it in foodland and they will cook it and serve for you
stir fried shrimps for instance, with a stir fry you can get yourself from the salad bar

all the foods from the shelves of foodland so its always fresh
its a great place, i have eaten there frequently over the last ten years or so

it should be noted that the owner of the foodland group eats there too when he is around
that ought to tell you something.............

My 3'rd visit now.  I'm thinking that the naysayers are correct.  I tried the chicken cashew (2x recommended), although tasting better than the version on offer at most Thai restaurants, the portion was miniscule for 100 baht, making it double the price compared to the normal Thai portions.  I think I'll stick to the noodle dishes, but someday I'll try their breakfast.

Edited by jehricaholic, 2012-02-08 02:42:40.

[mindabenda]

crudy21, on 2012-02-07 00:04:35, said:

Used to like the Yakisoba and Pad Thai in there, also a second vote for the Mackerel steak. Tried the Butchers 5 sausages once and although the 5 sausages all looked different, they tasted the same.
Always found the one at Sukhumvit Soi 5 tastier.

Totally agree. The same menu but different flavours. Have not been for a while but it is a bargain. Took Lae DEE Bangkok is better.

[bergen]

mindabenda, on 2012-02-08 03:15:27, said:

crudy21, on 2012-02-07 00:04:35, said:

Used to like the Yakisoba and Pad Thai in there, also a second vote for the Mackerel steak. Tried the Butchers 5 sausages once and although the 5 sausages all looked different, they tasted the same.
Always found the one at Sukhumvit Soi 5 tastier.

Totally agree. The same menu but different flavours. Have not been for a while but it is a bargain. Took Lae DEE Bangkok is better.

Yes agree.......

[timekeeper]

bergen, on 2012-02-08 07:23:35, said:

mindabenda, on 2012-02-08 03:15:27, said:

crudy21, on 2012-02-07 00:04:35, said:

Used to like the Yakisoba and Pad Thai in there, also a second vote for the Mackerel steak. Tried the Butchers 5 sausages once and although the 5 sausages all looked different, they tasted the same.
Always found the one at Sukhumvit Soi 5 tastier.

Totally agree. The same menu but different flavours. Have not been for a while but it is a bargain. Took Lae DEE Bangkok is better.

Yes agree.......

ok , i am convinced, i will drive to Bangkok for the 51 baht breakfast........

[Ulysses G.]

timekeeper, on 2012-02-08 08:36:39, said:

ok , i am convinced, i will drive to Bangkok for the 51 baht breakfast........

Try to bargain them back down to 49 baht. 51 baht is a travesty.

[JimmyTheMook]

I like eating at the food counter but lately (the last year or so) service can be painfully slow.

Often people are standing waiting for seats.

Now I ask the staff how long the que is as have waited ages for some orders to be cooked.

Otherwise the food is super fresh and reasonably priced.


They will cook to order and you don't have to stick to the menu.

[gk10002000]

I go there a few times a week.  Pretty clean and AC and do some shopping on the way out.  As an American, the good old fashioned club sandwich with french fries and a small soda is refreshing.  Just ask for easy on the mayo.  Had a few other things on the menu and none are exceptional but certainly are OK.  The lunch counter feeling is nice and watching the short order cooks is, well, .. something to do.

[JSixpack]

Ulysses G., on 2012-02-08 08:40:04, said:

timekeeper, on 2012-02-08 08:36:39, said:

ok , i am convinced, i will drive to Bangkok for the 51 baht breakfast........

Try to bargain them back down to 49 baht. 51 baht is a travesty.

Yeah, 'cause that includes only 1 strip of bacon with those 2 eggs. 51 baht calls for 2 strips.

[timekeeper]

JSixpack, on 2012-02-08 10:44:41, said:

Ulysses G., on 2012-02-08 08:40:04, said:

timekeeper, on 2012-02-08 08:36:39, said:

ok , i am convinced, i will drive to Bangkok for the 51 baht breakfast........

Try to bargain them back down to 49 baht. 51 baht is a travesty.

Yeah, 'cause that includes only 1 strip of bacon with those 2 eggs. 51 baht calls for 2 strips.

dam_n ! only one strip? thats not worth the 2 hour drive from pattaya.....

[bergen]

timekeeper, on 2012-02-08 11:37:47, said:

JSixpack, on 2012-02-08 10:44:41, said:

Ulysses G., on 2012-02-08 08:40:04, said:

timekeeper, on 2012-02-08 08:36:39, said:

ok , i am convinced, i will drive to Bangkok for the 51 baht breakfast........

Try to bargain them back down to 49 baht. 51 baht is a travesty.

Yeah, 'cause that includes only 1 strip of bacon with those 2 eggs. 51 baht calls for 2 strips.

dam_n ! only one strip? thats not worth the 2 hour drive from pattaya.....

Oh come on.........it's healthier with only one strip.

Edited by bergen, 2012-02-08 13:50:47.