Mexican

Found another reason to have monthly meeting start here tonight. While sipping on a few beers, I noticed the bag's of chips we had picked up, and then I remembered the salsa the owner had given us. It is bring tears to my eye's, it's that good. With the salsa and chips and a few beers, I could find myself staying for a few hours! Instead of my normal 30 mins

I like any food really as long as it's hot and spicy but i would not be able to say if it is authentic and uses all the correct imported ingredients.The local Vietnamese hear do an amazing sort of curry just like an Indian in the UK and Thais call it "sushi" which is a vey odd name to give a curry.

Just hope that the Japanese dont expect something different I guess

Dakoda wrote:Found another reason to have monthly meeting start here tonight.

Hmmm this may be a good start to the 2nd meeting planned for Oct.

Any good Indian curry houses in Udon?

The Irish Clock and The City Lodge has Indian style curries on the menu. I haven't tried them however so I can't recommend them.

I am definitely up for a curry so i shall enquire on my next visit.

Thanks Jimbo.Had some excellent curries on Samui when i was living there.Quite a large Indian population running all the tailors/dress makers.

What is the Map reference for the Mexican Place

Excellent review of the food items (especially LA's) but wouldn't be a Mexican joint without a pitcher of Margaritas to wash it down, IMHO. Anyone try one?

Thanks for the Map reference LA.

KAlly

admin wrote:The Irish Clock and The City Lodge has Indian style curries on the menu. I haven't tried them however so I can't recommend them.

Happened to be in the Irish Clock today (drinking coke still) and thought I would sample these Indian Curries I have heard about.

I ordered a 'Rogan Josh' and could hardly contain my anticipation

I have not had Indian curry since I arrived in Thailand - and I am sorry to say that I still have not had Indian curry

The meal arrived on a large plate, there was a bowl shaped portion of yellow rice on one side, and the 'curry' on the other side.
The meat was a suprise as I wasnt given a choice and came as chicken, in small bite sized pieces, there was some onion, the sauce itself and a whole tomato - fresh from the tin (and cold in the centre)

It was listed as being medium strength but I found it not even mild - there was little in the way of spiciness and to be honest I wondered whether I was eating a curry or a pasta sauce. It would have been great on a bed of spahgetti.

There were no accompaniments such a naan bread or popodums.

This curry was priced at 190 baht - which I have to say seems quite high, there were two other curries listed - one 'hot' (jalfrezi) - and the other 'mild' (korma ) priced at 160/190 baht.

I noticed that many of their menu items have had price increases (already) and off the top of my head - I remember pie and chips is now 200 baht - which makes it the most expensive western style restaurant in Udon. Steves Bar in comparrison does pie chips veg. gravy for 130 baht.

So, still searching for a good curry


Paul

Brings up an intersting question Paul or other forumites:

Do you think the price is increasing due to energy prices or just natural causes?

It would appear that only the Irish clock have increased their food items - the other expat bars dont seem to have altered anything.
Incidentally - I forgot to mention that not only is the food expensive there but I noticed they are selling spirits by the bottle now and saw the price list yesterday. - Not cheap.
100 pipers was 500 baht
Sang Som was 500 baht - these can be had from the shop next door for around 140 baht. I know you are sitting inside with air con etc but 500 baht ?????????

Not for me to say what their prices are - but the proof will be in the till at the end of the night.
I was in there yesterday on a Friday evening and apart from me - there were 2 guys playing pool upstairs - that was it ! Perhaps it got busier later on ?

As for other price increases- the only noticable increase is the bus (understandably) up from 5 B to 7B. I tend to take the bus to the town centre now - 14 B return trip, and a darn sight cheaper than using the pick up. Also (unrelated) is the parking under the complex in the underground car park.
Its no secret my contempt for Thai driving - and this is what i witnessed a couple of days ago in the underground car park.
A woman was trying to reverse into a small space - aided by one of the staff with the obligatory whistle - as she reversed back and swung round, the front wing of her car swung out - as it does and scraped along a neighbouring car - much to the amusement of the attendant. The woman pulled forward again and repositioned to try again. She cleared the damaged car this time and was being waved back by the attendant - and then crunch - she backed right into the car behind her, enough to make the car she hit jump backwards. At this point she admitted defeat. i hoped she would get out and leave her phone number on at least one of the cars she damaged, and the guard should have ensured she did - but in typical thai style - she simply drove off, at which point the guard looked at me and chuckled. I was amazed and enraged and for that reason parked on the road outside the Charoensi hotel.
Its not the first time I have seen cars thumped in that car park - and I dont even use it that often so it must happen many times each day. Those attendants should be sacked ! Not only for not avoiding the crashes but also for not taking any action.