GAN GIN GAN YUU
GAN GIN GAN YUU – “ As you eat, so you are†the Thai words similar to Savarin’s “You are what you eatâ€
Whenever we come to London, finding a place to eat is one of our greatest pleasure in this multi racial city. My husband has some business to do and I had shopping in mind. But in the midst of this “things to doâ€, one was to meet up my sister for lunch. There are many places to eat near her work but she said to meet up at BUSABA EATHAI.
The gong that welcomes you to Busaba Ethai.
BUSABA is a Thai flower , EATHAI is a fusion of words eat and Thai. There are no small tables at Busaba instead huge dark timber square tables in which you share with the others. As for us we found a 3 seat table facing the window. It has a serene atmosphere and on the loft is a shelf lined up with Buddhas and candles. The place true to the Buddhist traditional value, SANUK, Busaba Ethai‘s living ethos. Sanuk literally means to enjoy and to have a pleasure, and that’s what we aimed for that lunch, for it might be a while before we see my sister again.
Isn’t that a pleasure when food is shared with people you love? My sister had her favourite Pad Thai, (we have been to different Thai restaurants before and this rated the best so far!)
Pad Thai is stir fried noodle, dried shrimps, tofu and peanuts, garnished with bean sprouts and lime.
My husband had chosen Char grilled duck in tamarind sauce, delicate, pinkish meat (which my sister told us her friend Annabel once said to her, “Tara how can you eat something that lives happily on a pond?†)
Chicken wrapped with Pandan Leaves
I went for Pandan chicken marinated with coriander root and garlic, deep fried with pandan leaves. The chicken was so tender and the flavour of the coriander was just intoxicating. Last time I had something with PANDAN leaves was when we had a memorable meal at RAFFLES HOTEL SINGAPORE
And something we couldn’t help on the side: Po-pea jay, vegetarian spring rolls, dainty finger licking portions and Thai Calamari with ginger and peppercorn.
I was in the loo when the food came and I asked my husband, “didn’t you order some rice?†His reply came with his eyes rolling… rice were served on beautiful blue pot like container, that I thought was a décor!
Busaba Ethai is located at Store St, near Tottenham Court Road, Goodge is the nearest
PS: After this we went on with our businesses that include going South Kensington. I waited for my husband at Café Milan at Old Brompton road to have my afternoon tea, and he joined me later for his caffe maccchiato.
Opposite this caffe is a place called ORGANIC PIZZA, that will be in our next visit!
Great suggestion, Sha. I’ll try that resto next time I’m in the area. I’m a pad thai fan, too.
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TALAP!!!!! YUM-YUM!!!!!!
I remember the chicken inasal sa Chicken Bacolod Restaurant. That’s one of our favorite restaurants in Manila. Haaayyy…. saan kaya makahanap nun dito sa Germany?!?!?!
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Susme day sha!Nagkalaway laway ako dito sa post mo! pag hindi ako mag kasya sa pinto whithin 3 mths ikaw ang sad-an!bwehehehe
Maia: meyron pinoy Rest. sa Munich,ewan ko lang kung hindi pa na bankrupt!hehe Punta ka kaya sa Frankfurt para ma-tour kita sa mga foodie corner doon!:p
Wag na buntit!mahirap mag bawas ng timbang after delivery kaw din!avah tinakot jk
CheH: Thai food is NOT fattening! The fragrance, aroma alone just make you drool!
MAIA: What’s chicken inasal sa Bacolod resto? where is this resto?
MANANG CELIA: There is another Busaba at Soho, I dont know the exact address. When you go to London, get chiffon cake at Chinatown, have lunch at Busaba, and a tea at Valerie’s (french caffe in Soho).
It’s stuff like this that makes me wish I lived in a big city like London -sigh- We have no Thai ristorantes here in Vicenza and the few Chinese ristorantes are subpar at best. There are a couple good Indian places in Venice, but it’s a little far to go just for dinner. Thankfully, the wife cooks great Thai, and can cook pretty much any Asian food well.
Of course, anytime I travel to the big cities now, the Asian places at the top of my list…
Rik
Thai food is always tasty and when time allows, Thailand is the place to go. Where else can we be assured of authentic Thai cuisine? But it’s the Thai dessert that promises adventure. I ate at Chakri Thai today and chose a safe tak tim trop for dessert. Delicious….
Cheh: Naku, hayaan mo na muna yung sa Munich… layo – mahirap kumarag-karag sa train…hahaha! I can cook pinoy dishes here kahit papaano. Yun lang, I remembered chicken inasal after seeing that picture.
Ate Sha: they have a lot of branches in Manila, meron sa Quezon City Circle, SM Megamall, Sikatuna Village…atbp. We go to SM Megamall more often kasi sabay na ng shopping. hehehe.
Rik: When I based in UK I was one hr away from London. We were lucky because the next village has a pub owned by English/ American couple. Not just american but CALIFORNIAN, what a fusion! But we go to London for Asian food! I know big cities have it all!
BAYI:am going to google that dessert SAK TIM TROP….. wait before i could even google am drooling!
Hi guys! Try Bacolod Chicken Inasal to experience their native chicken inasal and all about bacolod cuisine. I’m sure you’re gonna love it.