WTF?
I'm not sure that this is a thing. Well, I know it exists as a dish, I ate it, but have never heard of anything that sounds like this. And this is post 14.
Global had come to town (CEO, CFO and HR) so we had the customary get together after a few presentations. I did miss the 4am bender on a Monday due to flu. Lucky. But apparently word got out of the quality of Thai food in the area and I was the obvious point man to lead the charge (much to my Thai colleague's dismay, sucker).
So eight of us went to Chat Thai.
New experience here as there was eight people sharing but being the token vegetarian I got the one dish to myself as everything else that was being shared and passed around was with pig or chicken.
Can't really see from the picture here but dish is made up of vermicelli noodles, cucumber, hard boiled egg, and deep fried river prawns served with sweet chilli sauce.
Now I must say that I loathe with a passion sweet chilli sauce, it is disgusting. Only up to the time that I had this dish. Secret is not to have that crap that comes out of a jar who's whole existence is to accompany potato wedges. This was actually made in house and does contain chill (not just sugar), and what a difference that makes.
What I enjoyed most here was the textures; noodles, egg, prawn, and cucumber held together by the sauce was quite the experience. Would have enjoyed a little more heat in the food but there would have been the danger of overpowering what was already in the bowl as the flavors were quite delicate and balanced.
The school prawns we deep fried whole so you're eating brain and tail. Normally I don't go in for that sort of thing but just felt and tasted right here.
Best thing was that Global picked up the tab. Will be back for another bowl, more than happy to pay for this dish with my hard earned.
Where – Chat Thai
When – 25/03/13
What – Paak Boohng Dtai Laow
Cost - Free!
With – Messrs Clarke, Dong, Milet, Crawley, Lee, Noguerol and Chongwattanapirom
Rating – 3.5/4
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