A friend had recommended the food court at Central Chidlom. It's been redone as Lofters (from the Food Loft), and they've changed their focus from the usual hodge podge of kiosks to a selection of older Thai streetside places.
It's a good cast, very similar...to what was done at the Erawan Bangkok Mall not far away (I am so happy that they have Likit Gai Yang there now).
The selection is very good, and they've kept things so there's not much overlap in product. It's also wide, clearly lit, and sparkling clean.
And not much in the way of crowds (yet).
I had a steamed rice dumpling pancake by Krua Mukdahan. The shell was done out on a cheesecloth and steamed, creating that slightly gummy coating. Then that was packaged inside a crisp pastry, and sprinkled with deep fried garlic. A bit of Vietnamese sausage on the side.
Now, obviously, that was a starter.
I had a hankering for fried chicken. And the Thai do very good chicken. I ordered a half a chicken from Jay Kie. This might have been a bit much.
Luckily, I'd ordered a coconut from the nice fruit lady, and it arrived in time to save me from an embarrassing Heimlich.
It is an attractive setting, and in mid-afternoon it's quiet.More