Hey Everyone,
Once again, my apologies for the Late Post!
Alright a Couple of Days into Hat Yai, I've started to notice some quirks of the City especially when it comes to the Traffic Situation. Its really kindda interesting to watch and observe.
For one thing, Pedestrian Traffic Lights seems to be not yet invented in Hat Yai.
You know that Classic Green Man / Red Man Traffic Light? Totally Non-Existent here.
Just look at this Queen doing up her Hair nicely Helmet-less YOLO style. ๐
Hahaha Helmets seems to be more of a Suggestion rather than a Requirement here in Hat Yai.
Alright anyway without further ado, lets get into the Culinary Highlights!
First up, Hat Yai it seems is quite famous for Dim Sums. Even more interesting, they also like to pair Bak Kut Teh with it. Quite a Power Combination for Breakfast huh? BKT and Dim Sums. Probably 2 of the More Popular Food Items especially for Singaporeans. And yes, Hat Yai BKTs are of the Herbal Variety. Noticeably Herbal in fact. Yum!
2 of the More Famous Ones are:
ๅ่ดข้คๅฎค Cook Chai Dim Sum
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NwSqX6aPphGudxw99
ๅฅฝ่ฟ่ถ็น Chok Dee Dim Sum
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5U5o4p8RRarJL66QA
Really Popular as you can see. Especially Cook Chai.
As you can see in the Video, even on a Wednesday Morning it was ็ๆปก. Impressive Indeed.
As you can see in the Video, even on a Wednesday Morning it was ็ๆปก. Impressive Indeed.
่ฆไธไฝ็ฝ้ญ็ฒฅ Fish Soup Porridge
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DqBCMsaNjMAiGfeh6
Next up is this Fish Porridge Place that was featured in HongIsBored which is a YouTube Channel that I follow. The Actual Place is a Roadside Food Stall that interestingly has a Dining Area in an Alleyway adorned with a Beautiful if Unusual Art Mural of a Dissected Fish.
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DqBCMsaNjMAiGfeh6
Next up is this Fish Porridge Place that was featured in HongIsBored which is a YouTube Channel that I follow. The Actual Place is a Roadside Food Stall that interestingly has a Dining Area in an Alleyway adorned with a Beautiful if Unusual Art Mural of a Dissected Fish.
Really Popular place, and indeed this was a Good Fish Soup. Fresh and Clean, there were quite a few unusual cuts too. and this is perhaps the first time I'm seeing Fish Skin served like this.
Collageny and Creamy this is worth to visit. 1 Bowl of Cham Cham ingredients Soup without Rice is THB100 (S$3.90) which was indeed affordable. Thanks Ah Hong for your Recommendation! Hahaha Jiak Ba Ba ๅ้ฅฑ้ฅฑ~ ๐
Collageny and Creamy this is worth to visit. 1 Bowl of Cham Cham ingredients Soup without Rice is THB100 (S$3.90) which was indeed affordable. Thanks Ah Hong for your Recommendation! Hahaha Jiak Ba Ba ๅ้ฅฑ้ฅฑ~ ๐
Yes I know 7-Eleven is a Super Unusual Place to feature of all places. ๐ But apparently Thailand's 7-Eleven are actually Very Famous and Popular. There are so Many Social Media Influencers and YouTube Videos of People exploring and showcasing some of the Popular Must Eats. ๐ณ
In Hat Yai, 7-Eleven come in all sizes. You have the usual Small Neighbourhood ones and even Special Big Dedicated Buildings. Hahaha 7-Eleven in Thailand is an EVENT! ๐
Really popular as you can see, especially for Auntie Tourists.
Hahaha no kidding they were so excited literally sweeping Every Popular Stuffs off the shelves.
Just grabbing things machiam like it's a 2nd COVID or Zombie Apocalypse coming. ๐
Amusingly I even overheard one Auntie said to her friend: "้ฃไธช Triangle ็้ขๅ ้้ๅ จ้จๆฟๅฐฑๆฏไบ" ๐
Hahaha Auntie ah Auntie ้่ฆ่ฟไนๅคธๅผ ๅ? ๐
Hahaha no kidding they were so excited literally sweeping Every Popular Stuffs off the shelves.
Just grabbing things machiam like it's a 2nd COVID or Zombie Apocalypse coming. ๐
Amusingly I even overheard one Auntie said to her friend: "้ฃไธช Triangle ็้ขๅ ้้ๅ จ้จๆฟๅฐฑๆฏไบ" ๐
Hahaha Auntie ah Auntie ้่ฆ่ฟไนๅคธๅผ ๅ? ๐
ๅคธๅผ hor? Hahaha so of course I made it a point to review some of the More Popular ones that I've read or watch on YouTube recommended by these Food Influencers.
Can you truly say you've visited Thailand if you've never visited their 7-Elevens?
Hahaha! Seriously though, are they really worth the hype and trouble to "้้ๅ จ้จๆฟๅฐฑๆฏไบ"? ๐ค
Tune in to my Future Review to find out! ๐
Can you truly say you've visited Thailand if you've never visited their 7-Elevens?
Hahaha! Seriously though, are they really worth the hype and trouble to "้้ๅ จ้จๆฟๅฐฑๆฏไบ"? ๐ค
Tune in to my Future Review to find out! ๐
Lee Garden Night Market
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z8PD9V938XnGiBFP7
This is a Small (Somewhat Touristy) but still Bustling Pasar Malam located just outside Lee Gardens Shopping Mall which itself seems to be of some age.
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z8PD9V938XnGiBFP7
This is a Small (Somewhat Touristy) but still Bustling Pasar Malam located just outside Lee Gardens Shopping Mall which itself seems to be of some age.
Not a Big Pasar Malam but definitely still Quite Popular. It's a mix of both F&B and some Retail Stalls and seems to be quite popular among the Muslim folks too. What is interesting is the Nearby Street also has many other food stalls and shops with a very Vibrant Vibe even on a Weekday Night when I visited.
And finally there's Thailand McDonalds. ๐
And finally there's Thailand McDonalds. ๐
Yes for every Overseas Trip, I will always check out the Local McDonalds. I thought it was Super Adorable that the Ronald McDonalds Figure in Thailand McD does a Traditional Thai "Wai" เนเธซเธง้ Greeting ๐ instead of the Usual Hand Waving Gesture. ๐ So Cute no? Sawadee-Krub! ๐
Oh, so McDonalds DO have a Standalone (Non-Samurai) Pork Burger.
But interestingly it seems to be only Available via Grab Delivery. Together with a Small Fries and Small Drink, the Price was THB99 (S$3.90) Hahaha do ignore that Extra Fillet O Fish I bought as Extra. ๐
Its a Really Small Burger though, more like a Kids Happy Meal Baby Burger than anything. If I wasn't sure if the Meat Patty in the Samurai Burger was Pork, I am very 100% sure THIS Meat Patty is Pork because it actually tastes Noticeably Piggy. Salted and Piggy. Texture still has a McMuffin somewhat "Meaty Spongy" type of Bite Texture.
Hahaha and yes, that's a Thai McDonald's Samurai Pork Burger.
I think its the Only Item in Thai McD that's specifically listed as Pork.
The Actual Thing really taste like eating the Sausage McMuffin Meat Patty but in a Burger Form instead of a Breakfast Muffin. Really taste like it. Tbh if they swapped Pork with Chicken, I probably also won't be able to tell the Difference.
I think its the Only Item in Thai McD that's specifically listed as Pork.
The Actual Thing really taste like eating the Sausage McMuffin Meat Patty but in a Burger Form instead of a Breakfast Muffin. Really taste like it. Tbh if they swapped Pork with Chicken, I probably also won't be able to tell the Difference.
NGL its really not bad especially if you enjoy the taste of McD McMuffin Sausage Patty.
I'm not gonna lose sleep over not ever having a Pork Option for Singapore and Malaysia McDonald's.
But I also do lament that we won't ever have a chance to enjoy this Additional Flavour. Oh well, it is what it is.
Thailand McD also interestingly sells Fried Dough Fritter ๆฒนๆก which they call a "McPatongko" which may be the Most Adorable Name ever!
But I also do lament that we won't ever have a chance to enjoy this Additional Flavour. Oh well, it is what it is.
Thailand McD also interestingly sells Fried Dough Fritter ๆฒนๆก which they call a "McPatongko" which may be the Most Adorable Name ever!
Preview Post Update:
Oh, so McDonalds DO have a Standalone (Non-Samurai) Pork Burger.
But interestingly it seems to be only Available via Grab Delivery. Together with a Small Fries and Small Drink, the Price was THB99 (S$3.90) Hahaha do ignore that Extra Fillet O Fish I bought as Extra. ๐
Its a Really Small Burger though, more like a Kids Happy Meal Baby Burger than anything. If I wasn't sure if the Meat Patty in the Samurai Burger was Pork, I am very 100% sure THIS Meat Patty is Pork because it actually tastes Noticeably Piggy. Salted and Piggy. Texture still has a McMuffin somewhat "Meaty Spongy" type of Bite Texture.
Below are the Complete Compiled List of Locations I visited. ๐
ๅ่ดข้คๅฎค Cook Chai Dim Sum
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NwSqX6aPphGudxw99
ๅฅฝ่ฟ่ถ็น Chok Dee Dim Sum
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5U5o4p8RRarJL66QA
่ฆไธไฝ็ฝ้ญ็ฒฅ Fish Soup Porridge
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DqBCMsaNjMAiGfeh6
Lee Garden Night Market
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z8PD9V938XnGiBFP7
Thailand 7-Eleven
(Multiple Locations all over Thailand Hat Yai)
Thailand McDonalds
(Multiple Locations all over Thailand Hat Yai)
Alright, this ends this Thailand Hat Yai Preview Post. ๐
Stay Tuned for my Next Scheduled Post on Saturday 22-August where we will continue with More Thailand Hat Yai Previews! ๐ Khop Khun Krub! Aroi Mak Mak! ๐
Hi Ryan, at Batam some also don't wear helmet and some even sit 3 to 4 people on a small bike. Spent 3 days there not even see 1 police man or police car. hahahaha... And Batam KFC outlet long queue. There got no 7-11 but they have their own 24 hours 7 mart.
ReplyDeleteWah, that aunty need meh to sapu all the triangle sandwich, so ๅคธๅผ . hahahaha.... Maybe go home 3 days no need cook just eat sandwich only.
Hey hey! Apologies for the late reply. Ya hahaha it was quite a sight to see most people, not even children wearing Motorcycle Helmets. ๐ Of course by Law this is illegal lah, No Country would be insane enough to endanger Citizen's Safety and Wellbeing by allowing Helmet-less. ๐
ReplyDeleteAs the Saying goes: "Rules are Written in Blood". Every Safety Rules and Laws are written simply because someone suffered for it. ๐ Sometimes rules are rules, but they are there to make everyone safe lah. That said, its not my place to say whether right or wrong, but its just fascinating to see. Malaysia JB also go Helmet-less in More Rural Kampung Kampung areas like Pasir Gudang when I visited. I guess its just more chill in Kampung setting la. ๐
As for the 7-Eleven. Hanor Hanor so ๅคธๅผ lor hahaha! ๐ Like never Jiak Toasted Bread before like that. It was also amazing to see how Popular 7-Eleven is in Thailand. They're literally everywhere! ๐