April 2012
DEALS ON WHEELS F O O D B Y P H O N E ’ S M O N T H LY N E W S L E T T E R
M O N T H LY P R O M O T IO N S Tudari
Roadhouse BBQ
Get a portion of Stuffed Potato Skins [22-37] for FREE with every order over 300 THB
Patty’s Fiesta
Get a FREE Combo Chicken (2pcs.) with every order over 699 THB
BLACK SWAN
Get a FREE portion of House Salad [27-11] with every order of selected main dish: 27-16 (Burritos), 27-17 (Enchilada),27-18 (Chimichangas), 27-19 (Fajitas)
Buy any Full Baguette Sandwich and get any Half Baguette Sandwich for FREE
MONTHLY COMPETITION
FEATURED RESTAURANT PEKING Due to the large geographical mass of China the country has a total of eight uniquely different cuisine styles, reflecting what is most abundant in each of these regions. Here in Bangkok we have a wealth of Chinese restaurants, but the majority of
them serve Cantonese cuisine from the South of China. When Mrs Song Shu Ping moved from Beijing to Bangkok in 1997 there were no restaurants serving Peking style Chinese cu i s i n e . T h i s w a s n o t o n l y a bus i ne s s opportunity, but also a chance for her family to go out and eat their native cuisine once again. She opened the first branch of Peking on R a m a IV R o a d , t h e s e c o n d o n e o n Silom Road, and now she has a total of 11 Peking restaurants in different locations around Bangkok. This branch, which is now regarded as their flagship restaurant, opened seven years ago on the left hand side of Richmond Building in Sukhumvit Soi 26. It’s a two storied delightful Chinese sanctuary. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 >>
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FEATURED RESTAURANT peking The main dining room has both rectangular rosewood coloured tables for 4 people or larger circular tables for 6-8 which is Ideal for a family party, with a rotating glass “lazy Susan” in the middle to share the dishes around the table. There are three private dining rooms on the ground floor and another four on the first floor gallery. The decor is the essential red and gold Chinese contrasted by contemporary lighting in the ceiling. The restaurant may have an unpretentious welcoming look but the endorsement of the quality and authenticity of the taste is that this is where diplomats from The Embassy of China choose to entertain their VIP guests from overseas. All the Chefs come from Beijing and have a minimum of 10 years Peking culinary experience to ensure authenticity of the taste, of their food, no there is MSG in any of their dishes. To keep their prices competitive, luckily, the majority of the ingredients used in the kitchen are locally sourced with the exception of two ingredients that can only be found in China and are unquestionable must haves for the true taste. These are Shanxi mature vinegar and Szechuan chili sauce. Shanxi mature vinegar the most well-known vinegar, from the north of China, is made by fermenting high quality sorghum and has a dark purplish colour. It is clear with a full bodied odour, tastes mild and mellow and leaves no pucker in the mouth. The longer it’s stored the more fragrant it becomes. Szechuan chili sauce is made from a yellow bean base, infused with chill. Hot pepper helps to reduce internal dampness, so it’s frequently used in Sichuan cuisine. Lamb is hard to find in Bangkok, so it is imported from both China and New Zealand. The service staff are more comfortable with speaking in Thai or Chinese, although they do understand English, when it is spoken clearly
One dish we recommend you to try is their Stir Fried Sweet and Sour Pork [order code 129-33], a generous sliced piece of pork served in a rich caramelised sauce with a light tangy taste, comfortable easy eating either on its own or with boiled rice. Peking style sweet and sour has a more intense red colour than sauces from other regions. Another dish you should try is their Deep Fried Seafood Salad Rolls [order code 129-74], which has a light crisp coating and the filling is shrimp, octopus and mussels mixed with a subtly light salad sauce. A dish I have never tasted before, but look forward to tasting again many times in the future. In addition to Peking style cuisine they also serve Szechuan style dishes for those customers who are looking for more fire in the taste of their food. If this is what you are looking for, try their Fried Prawn Skewers With Chili Paste [order code 129-97]. The seafood still in the shell, threaded individually onto the skewer like a small satay (an Asian snack with the ingredients cooked on a stick). Very tasty but a word of warning there is a kiss of fire in the chili paste, proceed with caution. This dish is made with the Szechuan chili sauce we mentioned earlier. Traditionally, chopsticks are used with Chinese cuisine except for the soup. Once you have mastered the art, it’s a fun way to eat. But don’t worry if it doesn’t work for you, western cutlery is available here.
If your taste buds are passionately Pekinoise, this is the place to dine!
Peking Restaurants 75/1 Richmond Office Building Fl 1 Sukhumvit Soi 26, Bangkok 10110 Tel 0-2661-3008, 081-704-8195
Opening hours
11.00am - 9.50pm
Credit cards
All major cards
Price per person without drinks THB 200-300 FBP partner since
and slow. To ensure that language isn’t a barrier to the customer’s dining experience their menu has a photo of each dish with a description in English, Thai and Chinese. A simple yet effective way of communicating what the customer can expect to have placed in front of them.
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Manager of the month Khun Regan Shea
Shea Khun Regan Manager
vit Road, Soi 11 1/23, Sukhum ngkok 10110 Klong Toey, Ba
Being tucked down a quiet sub Soi of Sukhumvit 33, Bistro 33 has evolved its own rules due to its location. A la carte dinning is a little slow, the bulk of its business comes from events and parties ranging from birthdays to wedding and funerals. They do have the usual a la carte menu but they are able and more than willing to customise it to suit individual needs and budgets. While never intended, Bistro 33 has become the unofficial Country Club for Sukhumvit’s expatriate community. It’s popular with a selection of women’s groups for a variety of functions both daytime and in the evening and also with families for Sunday brunch due to kids-friendly facilities. Having recently extended the building, adding a conference centre, they have several Rotarians groups having their monthly board meeting here, after which they go down to the restaurant for a dinner and a few drinks. “The majority of our customers are expats,” says Khun Regan, “they are in the 40 plus age group, who have been living in Bangkok for several years. We aren’t getting so many new arrivals. We organise a lot of themed parties, such as last year for William and Kate’s Royal Wedding in London. This year we will be having a themed party for Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee in June and for the opening of Olympics 2012. That Sunday we are going to have a special Olympics themed party for the kids.” Nostalgia cuisine sells well, they sell a lot of Chicken Kiev, a comfort dish from the 70’s, that reminds customers who grew up in the UK of their childhood. They often host pizza parties which are very popular with the kids as they can each create their own unique pizza and its baked for them. Pizza parties, especially with the kids, who like to bake and create their own pizza in the garden of the Restaurant, are very common. Sunday Brunch is also popular in particular roast lamb and roast beef with traditional Yorkshire pudding. A range of open sandwiches, char-grilled salmon sandwiches and home-made burgers with whatever toppings customers want make the menu attractive. They have a very popular Kid’s menu with no Coke or sugar based sparkling drinks listed, rather healthy juices or low fat milk. “We aim offer the healthiest options possible, fries are served by parental consent only.” Families often book adjoining tables to meet up with friends during the weekend. One customer, who lives in a condo, overlooking the restaurant to use them like a corner store, delivering cans of Manao soda and packets of Spaghetti. Bistro 33 is willing to be whatever their customers want!
Have you tried Korean food? 153-15
Tudari restaurant 153-15 Dolsot Bibimbab (beef)
250 ฿
153-26 Spicy Oden Soup
220 ฿
153-27 Oden Platter
220 ฿
Rice mixed with vegetables, beef, eggs, Korean Chili sauce (Gochujang), this is Traditional Korean Dish
Fish cakes served in Hot Chili Soup
153-27
153-26
Fish cakes served in Hot Soup
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6th April 2012
Chari Memorial Day
This is the day to celebrate the Kings of Chakri dynasty. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is the ninth king of the dynasty accompanied by members of the Royal family, will preside over religious ceremonies at the royal chapel. His Majesty pays respect to his predecessors at the Royal Patheon and then lays a wreath at the statue of King Rama I at the Memorial Bridge.
Now until 8th April 2012
40th National Bookfair & 10th Bangkok International Bookfair 2012 Free Admission. Open 10am-9pm
Organised by The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT). The Bangkok International Book Fair is now the hub of book markets in South East Asia attracting 412 exhibitors from 18 countries in 2011.
13-15th April 2012
Phra Padaeng Songkran Festival
The official Buddhist New Year in Thailand is a time to show respect to senior family members. The reality: water fights on the street, especially on Khaosan Road. It’s recommended for you to dress up suitably for a soaking. If you don’t want to get wet, just stay indoors!
17th April 2012, 8pm
Mozart and More
Trisadee na Patalung, pianist and composer, is one of Thailand’s classical musical talents. This is the not to be missed opportunity to watch the Maestro’s performance.
Mahisorn Hall, Room 18-19, 4/F, SCB Park Plaza, New Ratchadapisek Rd. Tel.: +66 2 937-5400 www.operasiam.net
17-22th April 2012 (Trade 17-20, Public 21-22)
BIG+BIH April: Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok International Houseware Fair 2012
For anyone looking to give their home a decorative make over, this exhibition offer an extensive selection of artificial plants, potpourri, Christmas and decorative items, home textiles and fabric decorative items.
BITEC, 88 Bangna-Trad Road, (1 km) Bangna Tel.: +66 2 547-4270 www.thaitradefair.com
Now until 18th April 2012
33rd Bangkok International Motor Show Open weekdays 12noon10pm, weekends 11am10pm
Bangkok International Motorshow features the latest concept and production cars and motorcycles and is one of the most important motorshows in Southeast Asia.
Impact Arena, 99 Popular Rd, Banmai, Pakred, Nonthaburi Tel: +66 2 833-5252 www.bangkok-motorshow.com
26th April – 2nd May 2012
New Spanish Film Week Free Admission.
A compelling collection of 7 recent (2010-2011) quality movies from Spain. All films are screened in original language, with English subtitles.
Paragon Cineplex @ Siam Paragon, 5th floor newspanishfilmweekbangkok. blog.com
The Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre Tel: +66 2 954 9560-64 info@pubat.or.th www.bangkokibf.com www.thailandbookfair.com
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