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Saturday, 09 October 2010 18:50

From dim sum to egg fried rice to Peking duck, it all is available at Chinese restaurants in Bangkok. For the rare Chinese dishes or the ones made from ingredients not normally found on Western menus, head for Chinatown. You might not know exactly what you are eating, but it will be an adventure. Do not, however, necessarily expect to find anyone who speaks either English or Thai! Lunch and Sunday dim sum are easy to find. Probably the two best are at the Noble House Restaurant at Swissôtel Nai Lert Park and the Good Earth Restaurant in the Arnoma Hotel at 99 Rajdamri Pathunam. At the Good Earth, do not pass up the sesame dumplings in ginger broth for dessert. Unbelievable! A beautifully-served, impeccably-prepared Chinese meal in elegant surroundings is available at the Liu in the Conrad Hotel. Beware! The small-size servings are more than enough for two people. This is modern Chinese cuisine built on the finest of traditional foods. You probably won’t see your standard favorite on the menu, but you also won’t be disappointed. The menu, which gives a description, as well as the name of the dish, is much appreciated. For the best hot-and-sour soup in Bangkok, visit the Silk Road Restaurant in Plaza Athenée. The menu offers some unusual dishes for those used to Cantonese food served in the West. All are well worth a try. Shark fin restaurants are found from Siam Square to Ekkamai, but as conservationists say that eating shark fin is no longer politically correct, maybe a recommendation isn’t appropriate. But you can contribute greatly to Thailand’s economy by ordering bird’s nest soup. The Thai town of Pattani is rich in sea swifts’ nests, the main ingredient in this Chinese delicacy. They are sold for as much as US$2,000 per kilo. Another favorite, both for the cuisine and the atmosphere, is Lin Fa at Siam City Hotel on Sri Ayutthaya Road. The menu is a wonderful combination of traditional favorites and dishes you probably haven’t heard of before. The fried chicken with mixed Chinese nuts will offer you a unique taste, combining chestnuts, cashews, and gingko nuts. The Middle Kingdom antiques displayed in recessed shelving add authenticity and artistic beauty. A small restaurant that is a real find for Szechuan lovers is Tong Lai Sun, behind Miracle Mall on Sukhumvit Soi 41. As Cantonese food dominates in Chinese res-

taurants in Bangkok, this makes a refreshing change. Try anything on the menu that includes chilis, and you will be happy. With over 400 items on the menu, you cannot go wrong at Lok Wah Hin Chinese Restaurant in the Novotel in Siam Square. This is the place to order Peking duck. While the chef is from Hong Kong, the menu features items from all over China, including an all-you-can-eat dim sum set menu. The ambiance is that of a Chinese village, complete with the traditional archway and red lanterns. What I like most about Chinese restaurants in Bangkok is that you always get chopsticks. No one assumes you need a knife and fork because you are farang. Those little bowls of peanuts are such a challenge that way! Rhonda C. Smith is a freelance writer and classical musician with over 30 years experience overseas and 19 years experience in Thailand. Besides performing regularly as a clarinetist and flautist, she writes magazine and newspaper articles, ghostwrites books, and writes website content. She can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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