Fiery Jack Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I know the large open-air food-court-style restaurant that was on the right as you go down Soi 7* (just across from Soi 7 Beergarden) closed down over a year ago. Like Golden Beer Bar, it was a prime people-watching spot: another good one gone... And the food was good too. Unlike a lot of places, if you asked for it pet-mak-mak spicy, brother you'd get it pet-mak-mak-mak-mak-mak jing-jing you're a better man than I am gungha din thar she blows yifter the shifter twice on the pipes hooray and up she rises spicy: I mean radioactive — toilet roll in the fridge, and no need to set the alarm, mate. Ring of fire, indeed. Sadly missed, but anyone know what will be built to replace it? It was not much more than a pile of rubble last time I staggered past on my way to a quick morning bracer or two at the Beergarden. While I'm at it, are there any similar restaurants (well, cafeterias/food courts really) — cheap-and-cheerful, outdoor (but not necessarily), plastic chairs, good basic authentic Thai food — in BKK that anyone would recommend. I know there's one on the corner of (I think it's) Soi 3/1, and another on the opposite side of Sukhumvit that gets a lot of backpackers. Any more? jack *Can't find any photos of it online. I mean the joint the dude who took this 2011 video sits at from 1:45 to 3:30. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYUc32O-Ac8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Penis is hungry Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Didn't know it was gone, shows you how often I go to that part of town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specialist Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 Part of it moved to Suk Soi 7/1, west side, a few doors the Suk side of Tarntip Massage. Nowhere near all of it. I haven't had a chance to check the menu at the new location yet, although I think I'll make a point of doing that in January, probably after my first massage of the trip, at Tarntip. (I've been a very satisfied customer of Tarntip Massage for years now.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 My guess is it will be re-developed in condos or a mixed use. But have also heard Intercontinental are building a new hotel but it has also been mentioned it is going up at Soi 14 vacant block on Suk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pom Michael Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 I'm not sure how much longer the V8 Diner/Insanity has their lease on the building - but looks for sure like a smaller footprint on that corner than would fit a full size hotel. (Corner of Soi 12 / Sukhumvit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 I used to enjoy sitting in that open air diner. Nice lounges a variety of food and cold beer. Always had some type of sports playing usually EPL. Mozzies could be a problem though at times. Was there a 2.00 am a few years ago during Songkran when a bunch of Indians thought it was acceptable to run through the place with super soakers having a battle amongst themselves. KNOBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekong Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 While I'm at it, are there any similar restaurants (well, cafeterias/food courts really) — cheap-and-cheerful, outdoor (but not necessarily), plastic chairs, good basic authentic Thai food — in BKK that anyone would recommend. I know there's one on the corner of (I think it's) Soi 3/1, and another on the opposite side of Sukhumvit that gets a lot of backpackers. Any more? Everywhere in the country, from Nakon Nowhere to Baan Nok, but admittedly most don't have a freelancer bar across the way ... or do they? Amazing Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Have look down Soi 8, I seem to remember food down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unit731 Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 viewed the video above. I remember when the German Beer Garden was a canvas tent. My how times have changed. Sitting at any of the bars inside - when it rained - one could possibly get a tad wet (from the rain). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specialist Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 While I'm at it, are there any similar restaurants (well, cafeterias/food courts really) — cheap-and-cheerful, outdoor (but not necessarily), plastic chairs, good basic authentic Thai food — in BKK that anyone would recommend. I know there's one on the corner of (I think it's) Soi 3/1, and another on the opposite side of Sukhumvit that gets a lot of backpackers. Any more?That place at Suk Soi 3/1 does the best shrimp pad Thai I've found ANYWHERE. My regret from the last trip is I didn't get a chance to hit them for lunch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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