If there is one thing I think of almost every day since I left Bangkok – it is the meal I had at Jay Fai’s!
Raan Jay Fai, Bangkok, Thailand
Category Archives: TRAVEL: AROUND THE WORLD
Din Tai Fung, Bangkok, Thailand
Din Tai Fung is an extremely popular dim sum house at the Central World Plaza shopping mall. This Taiwanese based dumpling house has other outlets in parts of South East Asia with the one in Hong Kong having earned a Michelin star.
Breakfast at Centara Grand at Central World, Bangkok, Thailand
Centara Grand at Central World is really a tacky hotel with a great location. Attached to the mammoth Central World Mall, this hotel is a really subpar spot at a high price point. It has no service, grace or charm that one believes Thailand to have.
Erawan Tea Room, Bangkok, Thailand
The Erawan Tea room sits in all of its elegance overlooking the famous Erawan Shrine right by the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
Eating in and around Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand might be one of the best food destinations in the world (for me at least)!
Bangkok is a bustling city, teeming with beautiful sights, wonderful people and the most amazing food.
Burmese Breakfast and Dinner at Aureum Palace, Inle Lake, Myanmar
Inle Lake is a stunning experience in so many ways. The natural beauty of the lake set amidst the mountains makes for unbelievable sights.
Lunch at Ann’s Intha House, Inle Lake, Myanmar
One of the best meals I had whilst visiting Inle was at Ann’s Intha House. This traditional Intha home that has been in Tin Tin Ye (Ann’s) family for over a century now.
Restaurant Row on Inle Lake, Myanmar
Inle Lake is the second largest, freshwater lake in Myanmar. The lake is 13.5 miles long and about 7 miles wide but when one is on it, it appears to be seamless.
The Market Place at Inle Lake, Myanmar
The market place in Inle lake is just as vibrant and buzzing as any other in Myanmar. Most of the sellers and buyers come by boat, early in the morning to trade and buy their wares.
The Moon Vegetarian Restaurant, Bagan, Myanmar
The Moon restaurant is an extremely popular vegetarian food spot which was started by the current owner’s uncle. Located just North of the Ananda temple, this spot offers a nice respite from the hot daytime sun.
Golden Myanmar Restaurant, Bagan, Myanmar
Golden Myanmar is a “local as it gets” restaurant. Serving food “buffet-style” which in Myanmar is not self serve but rather dishes that are prepared for the day are brought to your table and replaced as requested.
Dining at Aureum Palace, Bagan, Myanmar
The Aureum Palace in Bagan is a gorgeous hotel located with a view of the beautiful monuments of Bagan.
Restaurant Row in Bagan, Myanmar
Bagan is the most beautiful spot I visited in Myanmar. There is something so incredible about the raw simplicity yet complex beauty of Bagan. It’s the kind of place that touches you forever.
Life around the marketplace in Bagan – Myanmar’s most beautiful city
Bagan might have been my favorite place to visit in Myanmar. This ancient city is replete with over 2200 remaining temples, pagodas and monasteries (out of a possible 4,400).
The sights and sounds of Bagan are so glorious that one truly has to experience it to understand it. There is a sacred energy that’s runs through the core of this place that is unbelievable.
The Strand Cafe at The Strand Hotel, Yangon, Myanmar
The Strand Hotel in Yangon is one of Myanmar’s best known hotels. Reminiscent of the country’s Colonial past, this Victorian style building offers the promise of old world luxury and charm.
In my opinion, the hotel is teetering, tacky and is heavily reliant on a grand past.
Monsoon, Yangon, Myanmar
Monsoon is a superb Southeast Asian restaurant in Yangon, which has an emphasis on seafood. Housed in a gorgeous colonial building, this cheerful and airy restaurant offers refuge to local residents, expats and tourist alike.
Life and eating on the streets of Yangon, Myanmar
Yangon is Myanmar’s former capital and still the hub of most activity in the country. The city though crowded with about four million, is teeming with personality.
Traveling and eating in Myanmar
Myanmar (formerly Burma) might be one of the most charming countries that I have travelled to in recent times.
Completely unspoiled in landscape and culture – it’s people are this country’s greatest gift. Deeply rooted in their Buddhist beliefs, this culture has preserved an honesty, purity and integrity that is rarely found in today’s day.
China XO at The Leela Palace, Chennai, India
This past summer, the city has been abuzz with just how fantastic the Chinese food is at China XO, located in the brand new super opulent Leela Palace.
So, I finally made it for their debut Sunday Dimsum brunch.
Chao, Chennai, India
Chao is a relative newcomer on the Chennai dining scene. Located on North Boag road in T Nagar, this food spot offers a rather extensive menu from South East Asia focusing on Thai, Singaporean & Vietnamese cuisine.
Dindigul Thalappakatti Chennai, India
I’ve heard so much about the biryani at Dindigul Thalappakatti that I figured it was time to go and try it.
Nair Mess, Chennai, India
Nair Mess is not easy to find. Located down a narrow winding street, diagonally opposite the Madras Chepauk Cricket Stadium, this Mess feeds everyone from local residents to rabid sports fans.
Dahlia Japanese Restaurant, Chennai, India
Dahlia has been around for close to 20 years now. Located behind Hotel Ganpath, this dowdy spot is the least likely place for Japanese restaurant.
The Marina: Seafood Restaurant, Chennai, India
Seafood does not get fresher than this! The Marina is another winner brought to the Chennai dining scene by food magnate Mahadevan of Oriental Cuisines group.
Junior Kuppanna, Chennai, India
Junior Kuppanna is all the rage in town these days.
Serving Kongu style food from the deep South, this import from Erode offers dishes such as kudal kari, mutton sukka and so on. For the more adventurous you can eat anything from brain to pigeon to intestines and more.