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Lerk Thai – And I’m Off to Thailand!

By Veron Ang | Tags #curry #Thai

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Happy 2009 everyone!

I’ve been waiting a long while to say this: I’m finally going to Bangkok! By this time tomorrow I would be having a nice sumptuous dinner in the Land of Smiles, followed by some cheap drinks at a pub. This is a city I’m very fond of. It’s where I chose to make my first solo trip back in ’04. And now, no amount of chaos or riots would turn me off.

That’s why my last food review before the trip is reserved for Lerk Thai, my favorite Thai restaurant in Singapore. I think it’s rather fitting!

We have dinner at Lerk Thai almost every week and the few staples we would order are the fried kang kong with ever awesome belachan and the red curry chicken. But sometimes we do enjoy trying out a couple of new dishes, such as this deep fried fish.

Pla Naam Tok (deep fried fish fillet)
SGD8.50++

I like having something interesting to look at when I’m eating. So when a dish is beautifully presented or colorful, it’s already won me over. That’s why I love the colorful Mexican cuisine! It works the same way for this dish of deep fried fish fillet with Thai herbs, lime and chili. But not only is it a kaleidoscope of colors, it’s a multitude of flavors too!

First of all, the fish is crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside. It does not, thankfully, reek of that awful fishy stench, probably due to the robust sour sauce it is drenched in. Spice lovers would like this one — it is very hot! A dish that is spicy and sour like this really peps one up!

Gai Phad Bai Gra Phao (fried minced chicken with basil)
SGD9++

One dish that we have tried out recently and immediately promoted its status to a must-order is the fried minced chicken with basil leaves. Again, this is a dish that really tantalises the taste buds with a nice salty and highly addictive taste. It goes extremely well with white rice. Plus, it’s VERY fragrant. We always have to fight to finish the last bits of the chicken!

Gaeng Ped Whan Gai (red curry chicken)
SGD9++

And that’s the aforementioned red curry chicken. It’s here because it’s one spectacular curry dish that deserves a mention and a photo whenever the opportunity strikes. The curry is a delightful sweet flavor and makes you wanna drink it all up. That reminds me: I must try out the curries in Thailand during this trip!

With that, I’m off on my week-long trip to Thailand. I can’t wait to embark on this adventure to the Land of Smiles (once more)!

Lerk Thai
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www.lerkthai.com.sg

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Veron Ang is the founder and chief editor of Sparklette. She lives in Singapore and has dined and traveled across the world. She also runs Sparklette Studio, a web design and WordPress development firm. If you'd like to connect with her, head on over to the contact page or follow her personal updates on Twitter: @VeronSG.

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Melissa
January 2, 2009

Happy 2009!

Coincidentally I had just been to Lerk Thai at Bugis Village. The food (pineapple rice and some others) was very nice. The waiting time for our food was quite short even though there was a large number of customers. I think the waiters and waitresses are Thais themselves but I may be wrong.

Take care in Thailand and don’t forget to take tons of pictures for your blog! Bon voyage!
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- Veron
  January 2, 2009
  
  Thanks Melissa! Happy new year to you too!
  
  Yeah I think they are Thais alright. I think the cooks are Thais too, which make the cuisine even more authentic!
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py
January 2, 2009

Have a meaningful, enjoyable trip. Keep safe!
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strawberry
January 4, 2009

yea.. i still rem ur solo trip entry! it inspires me quite a bit
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- Veron
  January 5, 2009
  
  Oh yeah! Even 4 years later when I re-read my old blog posts from that trip, I still have fun reminiscing.
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vinsion
January 5, 2009

cool.. veron gg to bangkok again. i love ur holiday post.
waiting for it. =)
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ze han
January 11, 2009

Hi Veron, happen to chance upon ur blog when i search for thai in google…read ur bangkok trip post in 04 when u travel alone…myself am a big fan of travelling to bkk (been there 3x already) though never tried goin alone…after reading ur blog inspired me to do something like dis by myself…will be goin to bkk in a few days time too wid my friends..u goin alone dis time around or wid some friends too?..will be looking forward to read about ur trip to bkk in 2009….:) take care…
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- Veron
  January 13, 2009
  
  It’s great that you’re also considering going solo! The different experience would be worth it, trust it. But this time round I went there with a friend, mostly for R&R, shopping and the munchies! Have fun in Bangkok yourself!
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BERN
January 12, 2009

hey Veron,

Happy New Year… I saw u again today about 1245hrs having another of your session at Yat Kun Roti joint… lolx…

didn’t went up to say hi because a guy was next to you… :)

take care babe!…
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Murtaza Siyal
January 13, 2009

your weside is really a one, wondurfull
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