BANGKOK Shopping & Food Trip • Platinum Mall, Union Mall, Jeh Oh Chula, Jodd Fairs & Pe Aor Tom Yum

THE POOR TRAVELER
16 Nov 202316:12

Summary

TLDRThe video follows a day in the life of a traveler exploring Bangkok, starting with a quick lunch at Flo and restaurant featuring curry, tonkatsu, and seafood dishes. The journey continues with shopping for t-shirts, snacking at a fruit stand, and visiting Jot fair for a variety of local foods. The highlight includes trying Tomyam soup at Tomyam Mama, a popular restaurant known for its flavorful and spicy soup. The day concludes with shopping at Union mall and a second visit to Tomyam Mama for dinner, showcasing the city's vibrant food scene and the traveler's culinary adventures.

Takeaways

  • 🍜 The vlogger enjoyed a variety of meals, including curry, tonkatsu, beef, and seafood dishes at Flo and restaurant.
  • 🛍️ They shopped for t-shirts and encountered a shopkeeper who was unwilling to lower the price of a 390 baht shirt.
  • 🍉 Outside the Platinum mall, they found fruit stands, snacks, and various fried and grilled foods.
  • 🎡 They visited Jot fair, a place with a wide array of food options like ribs, pork, and hot pot.
  • 🍲 The vlogger decided on Park R for dinner, which was highly recommended for its special day offerings, including rice and drinks.
  • 🌶️ They experienced a tomyum noodle restaurant, enjoying the sweet side of the tomyum and the spicy sauce on salmon sashimi.
  • 👕 The next day, they went shopping for jackets and t-shirts, finding affordable options at Union mall.
  • 💃 They discovered a co-dancing space, which was a new and exciting find for them.
  • 🏨 After a day of exploring, they returned to their hotel to rest due to rain.
  • 🍲 For dinner, they tried Tomyam Mama, a place known for its rave reviews, and enjoyed a mild spicy tomyum with a variety of seafood and meats.
  • 🛍️ They also shopped for additional souvenirs and personal items, including jackets and t-shirts, enjoying a relaxed day in Bangkok.

Q & A

  • What did the group have for lunch at Flo and Restaurant?

    -They had curry, tonkatsu, beef, and a vegetable dish with seafood.

  • What happened when they tried to buy t-shirts at the Platinum Mall?

    -They were unable to get a discount as the seller was unwilling to lower the price of 390 for a large shirt.

  • What was the weather like when they were outside the hotel?

    -It was very hot, so much so that they decided to go back inside instead of staying out in the rain.

  • What did they decide to eat for dinner at Park R and Rice and Dinks?

    -They chose a place that was crowded and had a long line due to its popularity, indicating it was a special day for the restaurant.

  • What was the intensity of the soup they had at Park R and Rice and Dinks?

    -The intensity of the soup was described as 100, indicating it was very strong.

  • What was the experience like when they tried the Tom Yam soup at Aar Tomyam Noodle Restaurant?

    -They enjoyed the Tom Yam soup, which was flavorful and came with a side of seafood and marinated pork.

  • What did they order at Geo Chula, and what was the spiciness level?

    -They ordered a mild spiciness level for four, which included Tom Yum with Mama noodles, mixed seafood, prawns, squid, eggs, pork meatballs, a small plate of Jeo's signature crispy pork belly, a small plate of Yum Salmon, and a plate of stir-fried morning glory.

  • Why did they decide to use CL (Chope) for making a reservation at Geo Chula?

    -Using CL allowed them to skip the line and have a hassle-free dining experience as they had a reservation.

  • What did they buy at Union Mall and how did they feel about their purchases?

    -They bought two jackets, one with a structured design and the other with a colorful and intricate embroidered design on the back, and they were very pleased with their purchases.

  • What was the overall mood of their day in Bangkok?

    -Their day was relaxed and focused on shopping, dining, and enjoying their time in Bangkok, as they were repeat visitors to the city.

  • What advice did they give to viewers about dining at Geo Chula?

    -They suggested making an advance booking through CL (Chope) to avoid waiting in line and to ensure a smooth dining experience.

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