Epic Soft Shell Crab Curry at One Of The Best Restaurants in Bangkok! - Bangkok Day 12

00:39 Doy Kuay Teow Reua (ร้านต้อยก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ) - To begin the day in Bangkok we started off by going to one of my favorite boat noodles restaurants in Bangkok called, Doy Kuay Teow Reua (ร้านต้อยก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือ), which is located just a 10 minute walk from Victory Monument and boat noodle alley. I usually eat a few bowl of kuay teow reua sen lek nam tok (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเรือเส้นเล็กหมูน้ำตก), Thai boat noodles with the medium sized rice noodles - that’s my favorite boat noodle noodle. Another thing they serve at the restaurant is khanom thuay (ขนมถ้วย), which is a bowl snack dessert made with coconut. It’s quite good if you enjoy Thai desserts and sweets.

7:33 Koh Kret (เกาะเกร็ด) - Open and busiest on the weekends, Koh Kret (เกาะเกร็ด) is an island in the middle of the Chao Phraya River just on the outside of Bangkok located in Nonthaburi at Pak Kret. From Bangkok’s Victory Monument, we jumped onto a bus and we rode all the way to Pak Kret, and then from there we jumped on the back of a motorbike to save time, and then onwards to a quick ferry ride across the river and to Koh Kret (เกาะเกร็ด). Koh Kret (เกาะเกร็ด) is a little bit on the Thai touristy side, it’s kind of like a floating market, but instead of boats and floatings, it’s an island market. It’s a good place to just walk around and explore especially on the weekends when you’re in Bangkok. Again, just like Bang Krachao, even though you’re so close to Bangkok, you feel far removed.

13:18 Soei (ร้านเส่ย) Restaurant - One of my favorite restaurants in all of Bangkok and one of the best restaurants in Bangkok is Soei (ร้านเส่ย), located along the railroad track at Samsen station. I’ve been eating at Soei (ร้านเส่ย) and every time I go, I just can’t get over how delicious the Thai food is. If you love spicy and flavorful Thai food, this is a must eat at restaurant. One of the dishes that very famous at Soei is kaem pla too tod (แก้มปลาทูทอด), which are mackerel cheeks that are deep fried with garlic and served like crispy fish head chips. Another dish I ordered this meal at Soei was gaeng ba pla (แกงป่าปลา), Thai jungle curry with fish. He makes one of the best versions in Bangkok - it’s spicy, pungently flavorful, and packed with herbs and spices. But the ultimate dish to eat at Soei is boo neem pad pongari (ปูนิ่มผัดผงกะหรี่), soft shell crab in a Thai yellow egg curry, it’s EPIC, there’s no other way to put it. The soft shell crab was tender and the curry was outrageously delicious, with a great flavor of yellow curry powder, and the egg making things ever richer and more flavorful. Finally another dish that I have to order every-time I eat at Soei is yam kai dao (ยำไข่ดาว), Thai fried egg salad, and it’s made perfectly here. The egg is crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside. It’s just insanely delicious. Soei (ร้านเส่ย) is easily one of my favorite restaurants in all of Bangkok.

23:05 Ratchadamnoen Stadium (สนามมวยราชดำเนิน) - Even though I’ve been based in Bangkok since 2009, one thing I had never done is go to a Muay Thai match, and so after the best meal ever, Ying and I went to Ratchadamnoen Stadium (สนามมวยราชดำเนิน) for an evening of Muay Thai. It was pretty interesting, and along with the fights, the dancing rituals that go along with Muay Thai are also very interesting to see.
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This food video was made by Mark Wiens and Ying Wiens - check out our blogs:

[freespirit]

I love how Mark focuses on the best food, and isn’t into vested interests or being paid off by restaurants to promote them. It’s interesting that some of the best food is actually from some of the cheapest most down to earth restaurants.

[saikrishnan]

18:59 I have not seen anyone this excited for food

[naidakhan]

The love for food in his face it's soooo real, u can tell he is a true foodie ❤

[JABne]

Does it mean I've been watching too many of your vlogs when I totally remember the soft shell crab restaurant? I do not ever remember seeing such joy and ecstasy on your face as you ate that crab. I would die from the spice but I would try it just to have that look of rapture you had Mark. Ying always looks like she's having such fun. Well done you two.

[bruyo]

I think Mark's reaction to the egg and soft shell crab was the happiest I've ever seen him be...must have been out of the world amazing!!

[carolynharris]

Hi guys, Mark is just making his face show the excitement of enjoying his food. Everywhere travels and through every country. Appreciation for each bite and country

[threestepssideways]

17:21 I literally thought you were going to go 1990's Total Recall with your eyes ! Does look super though, love soft-shell crab, keep enticing Mark, I wish you all the very best.

[Obelixlxxvi]

The chanting in the background and food in the of Zen!

[lbran]

Love how excited you get about food it's contagious! That crab looked AMAZING!
Happy holidays to you and Ying!

[malcolmmitchell]

Mark your videos are absolutely FANTASTIC As one who loves to see other countries' cuisine and the preparation of their native foods I love your videos. Keep up the wonderfully interesting Videos.

[ChowPowPow]

I also enjoyed this episode Day of mark and ying! Lol these dishes looked outstanding and unique in all different
ways -- that egg yolk tho!! *drools*

[dschonsie]

That look, when you took the first bite of the soft shell crabb curry. Like a child opening christmas presents. ; )

[pooyapeighami]

Oh Mark thank you so much for your videos! This one really reminded me the best period of my life when I lived in BKK. I lived just 300m away from Anusawari and remember all theses good food shops around this area. I used to go out for dining with my Thai friends to this calm and quiet neighborhoods. Bangkok is really amazing and one of my absolute favorite cities for living!

[ncnorthbound]

Mark, I absolutely love your enthusiasm of the food!!! Love, Love, Love your videos, keep them coming!!!

[Miss_Judy]

I love how you tell how much things cost - I always wonder that - your videos always make me so hungry :) lol love your channel :)

[mauimom]

I love Mark's eating face, when he tastes something really delicious, and his eyes just totally light up, lol! GO, MARK!

[seggiarmandi]

Quote of the year "It's like a root beer float... Except not at all..." lmfao!!!

[oliamoliakorea]

Mark Weins....I literally always put your channel on in the morning as my meditation while I am doing other things...because your voice of excitement...on the back-ground the scream of your son and whenever you say 'ying...Ying" your wife has made me feel good to start a day. Thank you!

[Smaribel]

thank you for writing back to me that shows me that you really care about your fans!!! your awesome!!😊

[willardconway]

Just love the how smooth and comfortable Mark is. Great to watch him do his thing and educate people around the world about food from many cultures.