Showing posts with label Thailand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thailand. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Bookhemian @ Old Phuket Town [Phuket]

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The need to refresh my diving skills brought me to Phuket at the start of 2018. An island frequent by Singaporeans, this was actually my very first trip, finally after years of putting it off. And what might possibly make me return, is certainly not the overcrowded beaches but the quaint Old Phuket Town.
Old Phuket Town - what an escape from the jam-packed streets of Phuket. Most importantly, scrumptious authentic Thai food and smiley faces of the locals. If time is not on your side, Talang street would be the main area to explore.

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Lined with cafes, boutiques, little souvenir shops, this area shares a similar vibe with that of Malacca's Jonker Street. With only an hour to spare, I managed to squeeze in 15mins at Bookhemian.

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As with its moniker, its interiors is made up of books and cute souvenirs. Coffees are great too. Many had the Iced Bookhemian Coffee than comes with a torched marshmallow cream atop. I had Magic, which comes with double ristretto. Though the milk came slightly too hot, it still carried the bold flavour and body.

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Walk deeper into the space and you will find yourself away from the busy streets. As with most of the cafes and bistros housed in this entire stretch of narrow terraced houses, the extended 'alfresco' hallway provides a respite from the hustle and bustle.

Words and photos by Si An. A girl who is allured by travelling, loves the feel of freedom, smell of the rain and the aroma of fine coffee and food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Bookhemian
61 Thalang Road
Talad Yai Subdistrict
Phuket Town
Phuket 83000, Thailand
Tel: +66 980900657
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Opening Hours:
Daily: 9am - 830pm

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Bo Lan Restaurant [Bangkok]

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Having been to Bangkok on numerous occasions, I have yet to explore the fine dining scene in the Land of Smile. Accordingly to S.Pellegrino's Asia 50 Best Restaurant launched in 2013, several Thailand restaurants have been in the top 50 list every year. One of these restaurants is Bo Lan Restaurant in Bangok, Thailand, which I took the opportunity to visit during my recent trip.

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Amuse Bouche

To keep things simple, we ordered the 4 Course Lunch Set ($980 baht per pax) which comes with a choice of starter, soup, stir fried and curry. Upon placing our order, we were served the Amuse Bouche. During our visit, the amuse bouche comes in a delicate glass of Thai Rice Noodle, Pineapple, Coconut, Dried Shrimp and Coconut Milk. Totally impressed with the combination of flavours showcasing the fundamental characteristic of Thai flavours.

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The set menu actually only have a choice of two in the starter, soup, stir fried and curry, so it was quite a simple decision. We just choose each of them and get to have everything on the menu. For the first 4 course set menu, we have the Salad of Phang Nga Chicken, Wing Bean & Grilled Banana Blossom with Chilli Jam, Coconut Based Soup with Sustainable Seafood with a hint of Tumeric, Stir Fried Prawns with Paddy Oat Leaves and Red Curry of Phang Nga Chicken with Young Jackfruit.

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For the other set menu, we had the Local Fern Salad & Phang Nga Bay Prawn with Shrimp Paste Dressing, Clear Soup with Chicken, Prawn and Young Coconut, Stir Fried Pork Neck with Andaman Shrimp Paste and Southern Style Yellow Curry with Pork Rib and Longan Fruit.

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Last but not least the lunch experience is wrapped up with a refreshing Red Ruby Dessert with Jackfruit.

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I am glad that I took the opportunity to visit for Bo Lan Restaurant for lunch. The 4 course set at $980 baht which is around $38 Singapore dollar is definitely worth every penny spent. The food was excellent, showcasing the refine side of Thai cuisine while still retaining the fundamental characteristic of Thai flavours. Furthermore it is easily accessible by the BTS station. However do make reservation to avoid disappointment since they are one of the top Asia restaurant after all.


Bo Lan Restaurant
24 Sukhumvit 53 Alley,
Khlong Tan Nuea,
Watthana,
Bangkok 10110,
Thailand
Tel: +66 2 260 2962
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Nearest BTS: Thong Lor

Opening Hours
Tue-Fri: 6pm - 1am
Sat-Sun: 12pm - 2pm, 6pm - 1am

Direction: 
1) Alight at Thong Lor BTS station. Take Exit 1. Walk straight towards Sukhumvit 53 Alley. Turn right into Sukhumvit 53 Alley. Walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

Saturday, March 2, 2013

The Nap Patong Hotel, Phuket

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Back in September 2012, I went to Phuket for a short weekend getaway. After some research on tripadvisor, I decided to book my stay at The Nap Patong at Patong Beach. The chic, stylish ambiane and modern minmalist design hotel is located at the tranquil end of Patong Beach. The beach is 5 minutes walk from the hotel while the hectic centre of Patong's dining and entertainment district is about 10 minutes walk.

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Massage parlours and restaurants can also be found just a few steps away at the main roads even it is a distance away from the heartbeat of Patong beach.

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Love the Tiffany blue theme of the hotel and the spacious check in lobby. There is even beach beds placed at the lobby itself.

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Besides the lobby is where the bar and restaurant is located. This is where the morning buffet breakfast is served.

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The room is spacious and clean. Love the morning sun shining into the room. It also comes with complimentary wifi.

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The bed side comes with an Iphone docking station for one to play their favourite music as well as charging their phone.

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Simply love these hotel door hangers.

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Although the toilet does not come with a bath tub, it is still quite cozy and big.

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For light travellers, The Nap Patong provides complimentary bathroom amenities. Even the shampoo is consistent with the Tiffany blue theme.

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My room also comes with a balcony which has a great view of the swimming pool. A perfect day to have a can of beer, rest and relax and enjoy the beautiful view.

The Nap Patong Hotel is a new and pretty well maintained hotel with nice friendly service staffs. It also received a lot of good reviews in tripadvisor. Although the hotel received many good reviews, the location of the hotel which is at the start of Patong beach is still a distance away from the vibrant part of Patong beach.


The Nap Patong Hotel Phuket
5/55 Haad Patong Road,
Patong Beach
Kathu, Phuket 83150
Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 76 343 111
Fax: +66 (0) 76 343 116
Email: nap@thenappatong.com
Website: http://www.thenappatong.com/