Thai Pengpai: A taste of the "Big Mac" food around Bangkok
If it's just a simple Tom Yum Goong or a simple green papaya salad, then you will seriously underestimate the food universe around Bangkok.
Hidden here is a gourmet world that belongs to the "Big Mac". What is presented to each dish is not a dinner plate, but a "seafood tower" filled with delicacies from all over the world, and a rice fortress piled up like a hill.
They are delicacies measured in kilograms, which not only challenge the stomach capacity of diners, but also fully demonstrate the generosity and enthusiasm of Thai food culture.
Now, follow this gourmet map and embark on a journey that can bring a strong impact to the eyes and taste buds, which can be called a gourmet feast.
The "King of the Ocean" in Phetchabun Province: The domineering appearance of whole lobster noodles
At first, we turned our attention to Phetchabun Province, where the representative delicacies can make anyone who is passionate about seafood fall into a state of extreme fanaticism.
When it comes to a Boston lobster, it weighs more than 2 kilograms, has a strong body, and stretches out its red armor. The local giant lobster also stretches out its red armor, and the local giant lobster mentioned here is also more than 2 kilograms and has a strong body. When this kind of Boston lobster or local giant lobster lies domineeringly on the soup noodles covered with mussels and plump flowers, the gourmet showdown has begun.
The price of this dish ranges from an affordable price of 50 baht to a luxury price of 5,000 baht. There is a difference between the two, and the difference lies entirely in the size of the lobster.
This is not just a bowl of noodles, it is a gorgeous exhibition about the "gifts of the ocean". The shrimp meat has the characteristics of firmness and elasticity, and the soup base absorbs the essence of the seafood. The two are intertwined in the mouth, making people instantly understand the piety and creativity of Thai people in treating top-quality ingredients.
The "Stomach of Steel" at the Train Night Market: Assorted Noodles Weighing 7.4 Kilograms
After saying goodbye to Phetchabun, we arrived at Bangkok's famous Train Night Market, where there is a bowl of "Big Mac" assorted noodles, and this bowl of noodles must be booked in advance to enjoy.
The weight of this bowl of noodles here is staggering, reaching an astonishing 7.4 kilograms. Under such a weight, it is better to say that it is a small bathtub than a bowl. This is the situation.
The bowl is covered with ingredients, including fresh and sweet crab meat, solid hand-beaten meatballs, plump prawns, fried eggs full of soup, and piles of siomai.
The store frankly stated that there was such a situation. There were 10 male college students who came to challenge in a group. However, the final result was that they were just barely able to eat.
Priced at 7,000 baht, this giant assorted noodles has long gone beyond the scope of food. It represents the joy shared between friends and the sense of ritual of jointly completing challenges.
Nonthaburi’s “Seafood Pagoda”: Scallops and abalone come together in one bowl
Moving to Nonthaburi, the big bowl of seafood noodles here can be called a moving " seafood pagoda ".
It not only put in a whole lobster without any scruples, but also added many scallops, large and plump flower branches, and precious abalone extremely extravagantly.
Every scallop is tender and juicy, and the abalone has a unique chewy texture.
When that bowl of noodle soup, which brings together the essence of the sea, is brought to you, you will understand why it dares to set the price at 3,000 baht.
The soup of this bowl of noodles is intertwined with the sweetness of lobster, the richness of abalone, and the saltiness of many shellfish. Every bite is a supreme tribute to the flavors of the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, and vividly demonstrates the ultimate pursuit of seafood cooking in the central plains of Thailand.
“Double Happiness” at Bangkok’s Victory Monument: Hainanese Chicken Rice and Giant Grilled Shrimp
Back in downtown Bangkok, near the busy Victory Monument, the smoke of delicious food is also filled.
There is an inconspicuous Hainanese chicken rice shop. Male customers often complain that "one serving is not enough." Based on this, the store very boldly launched a "heavyweight version", which is a whole plump white-cut chicken, and it is also paired with a full 2 kilograms of fragrant rice cooked with chicken oil and chicken stock.
This portion of chicken rice is enough to feed a family and costs only 500 baht .
What is even more legendary is that the store has formulated such a rule: if anyone can finish all the meals alone within an hour, then the meal will be served for free.
Unfortunately, I heard that only one warrior has completed the challenge so far, which makes the Hainanese Chicken Rice, with a daily limit of 6 servings, even more legendary.
Also near the Victory Monument, there is a shop famous for its large portions of meals .
There are Thai grilled shrimps here, which are thicker than the classic curved Coke bottles. The shrimp shells are grilled to a charred and crispy state, but the shrimp meat still maintains surprising elasticity and juice.
In addition, there is curry rice weighing two kilograms, and assorted noodles with generous ingredients. The assorted noodles include salmon, shrimp and clams, which are also popular here.
A portion of assorted noodles for only 800 baht is enough to satisfy 6 to 7 people.
In this place, every time you eat is full of the vitality of the market, as well as the food gene that is deeply rooted in the blood of Thai people and is willing to share.
Starting from the lobster noodles in Phetchabun Province, to the giant chicken rice on the streets of Bangkok, these so-called "large portions of food" are not just gimmicks to attract everyone's attention.
They are the physical embodiment of the spirit of " enrichment " and " sharing " in Thai food culture.
The next time you set foot in this hot land, you might as well invite your friends to challenge these giant creatures and experience Tyrande's warm and sincere taste embrace in the most direct way.
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