Crazy Thai Cowboy Cooks The BEST PAD THAI In Bangkok 🇹🇭

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Without doubt the best pad thai in Bangkok, maybe even the best pad thai in Thailand. Pad thai is one of the most famous Thai street food dishes in Thailand and no trip to Bangkok is complete without eating it at least once. I must admit, I have never really been a fan of pad thai. It is normally too sweet for me. However, I was recommended this amazing pad thai by Gary, The Roaming Cook. He said it would change my view on pad thai forever. Guess what... It did. I ordered the pad thai kata rawn, which is the pad thai hot plate with prawns and snacks. The preparations is as amazing as the food. It is cooked right on the street over a gas flame which is like something you would find on the back of a rocket. The atmosphere is perfect if you are looking for an authentic Thai food experience in Bangkok. The flavour is something you will have to go and find out for yourself.
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[@kittakanpakde8089]

ปกติผัดไทยจะออกรสหวานๆหน่อย คนไทยจะปรุงรสเพิ่มครับ พริก น้ำปลา มะนาว เพิ่มเข้าไป มันจะตัดรสหวาน ทำให้มันครบรสมากขึ้น ครั้งหน้าลองดูใหม่ครับ อาหารหลายอย่างของไทย มักจะมีเครื่องปรุงเพิ่มให้บนโต๊ะ และเชฟจะไม่ถือสาการปรุงเพิ่มของคนกิน เพราะเค้าต้องการให้ปรุงเพิ่ม เพื่อความพอใจของคนกินอยู่แล้ว 🥰🥰🥰

[@hungrytoexplore]

yes! the lime is essential. But if it is too sweet to start with then you cannot even change that with lime haha. That is why I like this one, it is balanced.

[@vantida]

Another place that I followed your recommendation. I love his creativity, both the way he cooks and the intregrients he puts in the dish. I enjoyed eating there and it was absolutely worth the money.

[@hungrytoexplore]

oh did you? Nice to hear that! I am happy you enjoyed it and it was money well spent haha

[@Nobbeh]

@Vantida stamp of approve eh :D What did you test?

[@hungrytoexplore]

@@Nobbeh haha I took her there, so she got exactly what you saw in the video as she didn't think it would be the best in Bangkok.

[@pannachawangkul585]

Of all the mouthwatering ingredients in Pad Thai, my favorite is...tofu. 😄

[@vantida]

@@Nobbeh same dish that he filmed as he said it was the best Pad Thai in Thailand 😂.

[@gabbo164]

My wife ate here a few weeks ago and our expectations were through the roof but omfg it was even better than we imagined. It’s pad Thai like you’ve never had before. Def the best dish I ate in Bangkok Mario and his family are so friendly and welcoming too An experience we’ll never forget

[@fbcan15]

I had a chance to try this pad thai today. OMG. It was unreal. I ate lots of lots of different pad thai all over in Bangkok. This pad thai is the best of the bests. I cannot believe how this perfect and the best pad thai chef is still in a very small shop with very low prices.

[@Del-Leigh-Adventures]

Hey Joe I so want to be back in Bangkok. We were lucky enough to be taken there by Gary Butler @ theroamingcook definitely the best pad Thai we have tried. I’m drooling watching you eat that. Great video mate. Thanks for taking us back there. All the best Joe Del & Leigh.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Oh that’s awesome! Sadly I didn’t have that pleasure, just the recommendation haha! But it’s so good right? It’s like theatre watching him too. Happy you enjoyed the experience and the video (of course)

[@johnritchie1767]

Not gonna lie. I think you're the best Thailand food KZbinr that I've seen. You're very informative while not being too dull or too showy.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Well thank you! I think mr Wiens and the roaming cook might have something to say about that though

[@johnritchie1767]

@@hungrytoexploreno disrespect to Wiens but you are less annoying. Now I need to check out the roaming cook though.

[@johnritchie1767]

@@hungrytoexploreoh The Roaming Cook is Gary! Sorry I'm daft. You two are equally good.

[@Nobbeh]

I'm so impressed with his(Cowboy, can't remember his name) energy and technique when he makes pad thai after pad thai. At least from what I've seen from yours and Gary's videos. Yet another place to visit when I come down :)

[@hungrytoexplore]

he really is a master of the wok! I love watching people like this.

[@vantida]

You will need at least 1 month in Bangkok 😁.

[@Nobbeh]

@@vantida At least! Don't think my colleagues will let me though :D

[@vantida]

​@@Nobbeh show them Thai food videos and they will understand 😂

[@Nobbeh]

@@vantida haha, gonna take test that

[@likitpichitchai]

Hello, I'm Thai. I will follow your street food journey. 😋 Why did i miss this one?! 😅

[@hungrytoexplore]

thank you :) I appreciate that.

[@sunitphonpakdee5298]

It looks so fantastic. The chef has an excellent style of stir-frying. I absolutely love this video.

[@hungrytoexplore]

yes! he is a genius!

[@eswillie]

If you must have Pad Thai in Bangkok, this is the place to go. Thanks for this one.

[@hungrytoexplore]

100% he’s definitely the best!

[@foodtaliban]

Bangkok! Thailand! Why stop there? It might even be the best in the world! 😋

[@hungrytoexplore]

Hahaha I don’t want to inflate his ego too much

[@dannbangkok]

This place is already on my bucket list to visit. Can't wait for your video tomorrow.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Yes Dan! He rocks that wok, it is a must visit (and film)

[@user-em7vg7ci4t]

ร้านนี้อร่อยมากและคิวยาวด้วย

[@hungrytoexplore]

sure! there will always be a queue for good food haha

[@kenjitaya7478]

ผัดไทก็อร่อยแล้ว แนะนำหอยทอดด้วยอร่อยมากใส่ซอสลงไปด้วยนะ

[@hungrytoexplore]

yes! fried clams sounds awesome!

[@carolrampling862]

The prawns sold me on that dish Joe, they looked fantastic. The heat coming from the Wok must give the best charred flavour. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@hungrytoexplore]

haha they are amazing! Yeah the flavour from the work is one of the reasons I love this place, you just cannot do that cooking indoors or back in UK.

[@theroamingcook]

Such a legend! Great video mate

[@hungrytoexplore]

He’s awesome! A true master

[@thaitraveller77]

During my last trip to Bangkok, I nhad the pleasure to t ryit. It was soo good, I kept coming back .

[@hungrytoexplore]

haha yes!! It is so good isn't it. I love just watching him work the wok too.

[@thaitraveller77]

@@hungrytoexplore Indeed! But what I like most about him, he's such a nice guy😃

[@chayapa3271]

You have found the kindness of Thai people. Almost all Thai people want to promote their country.😊

[@hungrytoexplore]

That’s true!

[@dansturm4852]

Thanks! Dinner on us for the travel tips!!!

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you Dan! You are awesome! I hope you had a great trip.

[@markverhoeven7518]

Looks amazingly good!

[@hungrytoexplore]

He’s a legend!

[@kae340]

Wow that look delicious.

[@hungrytoexplore]

So good, a must eat in Bangkok, that’s for sure

[@aeykotchaphan7601]

Wow! I can't wait. ⌛⌛⌛

[@hungrytoexplore]

See you in the premiere :)

[@rosieb4029]

Missed the live! Have to watch now!!! The prawns. Never rule a dish out, it’s always someone that will convert you 😅😂👏🏼👏🏼

[@hungrytoexplore]

Haha you’re right! There’s always one, isn’t there!

[@Ginnyyy16]

It’s look delicious 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@hungrytoexplore]

Oh it’s so good

[@nipawanrugra8189]

ผัดไทย 🇹🇭❤️❤️

[@hungrytoexplore]

You got it!

[@weekdaycycling]

Locals said it could take 30 minutes to an hour to get food, depending on the time of day. It's not something I normally do. I'd like to try it, but the last time I followed the guide to one of the famous fried noodle shops, it took 45 minutes for my order to arrive. The restaurant was packed with customers and food delivery men.

[@hungrytoexplore]

sure, it can be a long queue at peak times... but sometimes good food is worth waiting for (when you aren't in a rush haha)

[@petercross6960]

you've stepped up a level Joe, great vlog. I will certainly try this when next in Wongwian Yai.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thanks Peter, I tried a new style of edit in these videos. Wongwian Yai area is a great place in general isn't it, definitely need to visit when you go there next.

[@KittitachPrasertkul]

Looks amazing. I'm hungry at 1am.

[@hungrytoexplore]

ahaha it is so good!

[@Meetavorn]

Your channel always made me hungry even tho I’m already ate! LOL

[@hungrytoexplore]

hahah I am sorry! I mean, you could always eat again haha

[@yorkhunt1251]

ดูอร่อยมาก!

[@hungrytoexplore]

it is so good!

[@dashamunch]

looks very tasty🤤

[@hungrytoexplore]

Yes!! He is awesome! I haven't eaten a better one in Thailand.

[@grgj-fd2yg]

น่ากินมาก ^_^

[@hungrytoexplore]

Oh yes!

[@SamsungJ-cs3ob]

อร่อยมาก Very tasty 😋🤤🤪

[@hungrytoexplore]

It sure is!

[@Ginnyyy16]

I love Pad Thai 😊❤

[@hungrytoexplore]

Haha I love this one

[@wilaisuadee3158]

Amazing wanna to try but so far fr my house

[@hungrytoexplore]

Ah no way! But it is worth going, there’s a few other places around there worth visiting too. See the duck noodle video and the krapao video

[@Kodcha24]

Oh I’m Thai and I will follow u for this 😂that look so yummy 🤤

[@hungrytoexplore]

thank you so much :) I appreciate your support.

[@yokmaorathai80]

เป็นอาหารที่ฉันชอบเหมือนกัน มีราดหน้า ผัดซีอิ้ว คุณต้องลอง

[@hungrytoexplore]

oh yes I love pad see ew too

[@maxf3253]

Hiya Joe, I eat vicariously through you. Maybe one day when I give up on eating just plant base(not likely) I will try some of the different food you have on your channel 😜

[@hungrytoexplore]

hahah now is my challenge to covert you! I will find the most mouthwatering meat restaurants hahaha.

[@maxf3253]

@@hungrytoexplore lol

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

Squeeze lime into Pad Thai, put bean sprout (mung bean) in, and sprinkle dried red chilli a little bit or more to enhance spiciness favor. Eat Pad Thai with fork and spoon and occasionally pick green veggie and chew it. When Pad Thai was promoted by Field Marshall Pibulsongkram just before WWII as a national dish, it was supposed to be cheap but delicious. However, nowadays the price range can be dirt cheap about US$1 on the street to $10 in 5-star hotel. You can even buy one at the price of $1 (35 baht) freshly cooked on local market but with no prawn as prawn is expensive. Pad Thai with prawn can be had on the street at the price around 60-80 baht ($1.5-2.0).

[@hungrytoexplore]

To be fair... you can get it cheaper here, but I chose the big plate with all the extras. I still think it is fantastic value.

[@sylvaniaboi]

:( makes me wish I was back there.... but another great video and more tips for my next trip. Watching this at lunchtime makes it even worse :( LOL !!

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thanks Tony! Just another to add to the list haha! It is a spot worth seeking out.

[@dannbangkok]

I am not the fan of Pad Thai either. Well, I might crave for it once in while. But you made me crave for it today. 😂 Will difinitely try it here. Not sure when though. 😁 Then I will let you know my local perspective of the Pad Thai Cowboy. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙂

[@hungrytoexplore]

yes! I look forward to that video. I never crave it, but this dude makes me crave it.

[@dannbangkok]

@@hungrytoexplore it is in my list. I will make it sooner than the actual plan. 👍🏻😉

[@wutjeam3271]

The green vegetable is garlic chive or kui-chai (กุยฉ่าย).

[@hungrytoexplore]

haha yes! I know that, but my brain melted during filming haha.

[@user-dn5wv7zz4x]

ไม่ใช่กินทีละอย่างๆ ควรคลุกเคล้าเข้าด้วยกันแล้วทาน มันถึงจะกลมกล่อม และต้นกุ่ยฉ่ายที่ให้มาทานส่วนเขียวๆไปพร้อมกับเส้น ถ้าไม่ชอบผักหรือกลิ่นแรงไป ก็ไม่ต้องทาน

[@hungrytoexplore]

Sure! I mix in, but for the video it’s good to show each one

[@thasneebkk9271]

You can order for less sweet. It will be perfect

[@hungrytoexplore]

Sure! Or add more lime haha

[@numbernine5418]

That green onion is actually the garlic chime.

[@pannachawangkul585]

Chive.

[@hungrytoexplore]

ah yes! I should know that... the brain melts during filming sometimes haha

[@hungrytoexplore]

haha I got it, I got it!

[@arunsritangsantipron4189]

อันที่เขาเอามาให้ทานตอนหลังคือกระเพาะปลาทอดพองแล้วนำมาผัดกับเครื่องปรุงอร่อยมากๆ

[@hungrytoexplore]

haha yes! this was at the start of my Thai journey... I kept seeing fish maw again and again and now I know it.

[@Pang_Pond2024]

Not narek taek, It's narok taek (it's mean "hellbreak") bro Joe.

[@hungrytoexplore]

haha yes! my brain melts sometimes when I film.

[@user-ol1qm9ey7g]

คนที่เขาทำงาน เขาอยู่ได้เพราะมีความสุขก็มีอาหารในราคาที่เขาซื้อได้

[@hungrytoexplore]

sure :)

[@user-dk1by9tf9u]

ผัดไทยร้านนี้น่าอร่อยจริงๆนายเลือกร้านได้ดีมาก

[@hungrytoexplore]

it sure is! very delicious

[@arunsritangsantipron4189]

ผักกู๋ใช่เด็ดแล้วคลุกทานด้วยกันจะดีมากๆ

[@hungrytoexplore]

yes! very delicious

[@somsakamornhutsadeekul6037]

The tree that is eaten with Pad Thai is called "Kun Chai Tree", not "Ton Hom".

[@hungrytoexplore]

yes, I know that but sometimes when filming the brain does funny things haha

[@GUMMIESOMO]

Pad Thai Aroy Mak Mak 😱😱👍👍🥰🥰

[@hungrytoexplore]

chai khap!! so tasty haha

[@Tampines-gl1uz]

❤ wishing you a Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 2024 and a happy new year 🎉 2024 from Singapore 🇸🇬 ! Happy Birthday Jesus 🎂 God ❤️ You

[@hungrytoexplore]

Thank you so much :)

[@sakornphelan6533]

Have you been to South of Thailand?

[@hungrytoexplore]

You will maybe see a southern Thailand series starting in May 😉

[@dammeedee]

ขอเตือนในการทานอาหารไทยที่ปลอดภัย ต้องหัดใช้ ช้อนกับซ่อมในการทานอาหาร หรือการแกะเปลือกกุ้ง หรือแกะเนื้อปลาออกจากก้าง เพราะถ้าคุณใช้มือถ้าอาหารจานนั้นใส่พริก ถ้ามือที่ใช้ในการแกะกุ้ง ถ้าเผลอเอาไปขยี้ตา หรือจับน้องชายเวลาเข้าห้องน้ำ จะเป็นเรื่องอีก

[@hungrytoexplore]

I’m very carefully don’t worry! Especially when I use the bathroom hahaha

[@omgwth7567]

Narok Taek = Shattered Hell 😉 And Joe was right real Pad Thai shouldn't be dominated by sweetness. 👍🤔

[@pannachawangkul585]

I think his stall's name should be WOK THIS WAY (a parody of WALK THIS WAY by Aerosmith) where no translation is needed for foreigners, but yes, Narok Taek is definitely for Thai patrons.

[@hungrytoexplore]

Haha I didn’t know that! That makes it even better

[@user-qs5gt6ty6s]

I personally translate Narok Take as Hell Broken Loose :-)

[@chanonwisanmongkol2254]

If you saw a chef that cook Padthai with wok, You'll know that's not a real local taste.

[@hungrytoexplore]

If the cook with a wok?

[@chanonwisanmongkol2254]

@@hungrytoexplore It's fancy one.

[@hungrytoexplore]

@@chanonwisanmongkol2254 how else do you cook it??

[@chanonwisanmongkol2254]

@@hungrytoexplore Most of local store cook with a Padthai pan, A flat big pan that can make 4-6 dishes per 1 cooking. It's cheap but nothing fancy, no big size chrimp, no oyster, no special ingredient just oldschool Padthai 😅😅😅

[@Amit-rz7ej]

i didnt see you wash your hands! Bangkok!

[@hungrytoexplore]

you are aware of how editing works.... right?

[@Amit-rz7ej]

@@hungrytoexplore you are aware how sarcasm works right?

[@tum007mk3]

Sub

[@hungrytoexplore]

You’re a ⭐️

[@jonnywas2665]

Mr. Parrilla. I've enjoyed the videos you've posted since I subscribed, but I fear you are falling into the common trap of posting the same content as those who have gone before and are, frankly, at this moment in your career, far better than yourself. Case in point. 'Thai Cowboy', who has been covered already by all the top Thai food vloggers. If you want to grow, you're going to need to find original content, or at least an original format. At the moment, you risk becoming a hodgepodge of Messers Wiens, Stotch, Doyle and even your mate Butler...to name a few. I hope you try to differentiate yourself as you do have potential in what is and over-populated market.

[@pannachawangkul585]

It's difficult to differentiate oneself from others when everyone wants to eat the same thing, unless Joe learns to make facial expressions of Mark Wiens which sometimes I find annoying, or Paddy Dolye's rushes through each dish where mispronunciation is a norm, yet I find him to be, in a weird way, amusing. Gary Butler's deep understanding of Thai food ingredients with understandable Thai language skills make him right up there with Micky Stotch. Joe is still up and coming, it will takes a bit longer to carve out a niche for himself. What would you do differently?

[@jonnywas2665]

@@pannachawangkul585 You are obviously well versed in this genre... well met. I agree with the majority of your comments, except to say that Mr. Wien's vlogs 4 or 5 years ago were far better than what his entourage puts out now...the price of fame I guess. I don't really look on Mr. Doyle as a food vlogger, so I will excuse him. Mr. Stotch, in my view, broke the mould (I'm British so I can spell hehe), but now he's leaving...just as I was about to sponsor him. Still not sure about Butler...he can be a little too much of an English Expat sometimes, with all the misguided arrogance that tends to bring with it, and if he's a chef I'm yet to see it...I am, so prove it. In terms of Mr. Parrilla..I get the feeling he has a lot to say, but so far his vlogs are copies...all I was saying is he needs to be original...This is South East Asia...it really shouldn't be that difficult.. Thanks so much for the response though...I don't often get one hehe

[@hungrytoexplore]

I don’t usually respond with big long comments but I think you mean well, so I will. I only started taking KZbin seriously 7 months ago and have been doing it for about a year. I’d never filmed or edited before. It’s a hobby rather than a career. But for me, it’s a long term hobby, I’m not looking to be an overnight sensation. Let’s put it this way, when you learn to play guitar, you don’t write original music, you learn covers. When you know the basics and develop your skill you then have the knowledge to become original. What I have tried not to be is like the vast majority of people who make the same videos; with the same titles, with the same style, from country to country. So to compare me to the people you did in style is a compliment, but I think my personality is original, whilst I learn the ropes. Equally, I’m not a Thai food KZbinr. I started my travels with 6 months in Thailand, my channel is about 4 months behind me, I’m no longer in Thailand. But that also shows you, the videos you see were filmed just a few months into my KZbin journey and you compare me to people who have been doing it for double digit years in one form or another. I just try to make the best videos I can and in time I’ll find me feet and carve my own section of the pie. You’ll also find… everything on KZbin has been done before… there are just so many now. So it’s inevitable that many videos will be similar. Thanks for your comments. Just know it’s something I think about a lot , frequently,

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah such an expat. So much so I’ve never once referred to myself as one. Also never referred to myself as a chef but that’s fine also. You’ve now had three comments so you should feel really good about yourself for the rest of the day 👍

[@jonnywas2665]

@@hungrytoexplore I did mean well and I do enjoy your work. Thanks for replying...it's appreciated.

[@LiveGoDaYDaYs]

Pad thai Narok Taek TL Pad thai Hell break

[@hungrytoexplore]

hahah definitely with those flames

[@user-yg1cs3ov9y]

Hey Joe Pad Thai Narok actually means Pad Thai from hell

[@hungrytoexplore]

but it tasted like it was from heaven hahaha

[@FullFinnoy]

Joe, I'm getting really tired of these visits to 'the best restaurant in Thailand'. Treat us with something totally new and introduce us 'Thailand's third best xyz restaurant' 😜

[@hungrytoexplore]

Hahaha I wish the KZbin SEO algorithm worked that way. It’s a very very good pad Thai though

[@FullFinnoy]

@@hungrytoexplore Oh, bummer. I was already fascinated to learn on the subpar dine-outs in South-East Asia.

[@emreuzat]

was there had diarrhea the next day no joke

[@hungrytoexplore]

oh... but to be fair in BKK, it could be from anything. It is a risk worth taking for me

[@Kwippy]

On the plus side, I didn't see a bowl of sugar on the table. This is a good sign as most pad Thais are too sweet. Many Thai people unfortunately want sugar in everything, especially lunch time noodle dishes. On the minus side, those big buckets of water for washing means this food stall is a health risk. You simply cannot have good food hygiene without running water. Don't be fool by locals eating nonchalantly at these stalls, they have stronger stomachs than visitors. Most will have already contracted hepatitis A in the past and so are immune.

[@hungrytoexplore]

He isn't just a food stall, he has a bricks and mortar area too. I think this place is all good, although yes I agree, sometimes you do need to be careful. But I think it is all part of street food too. You cannot expect a sanitised restaurant experience.

[@tylornyc3575]

I’m Thai and I hate this restaurant , he open the restaurant but why he is cooking on the footpath???? that’s illegal. How can someone cooking on the footpath, they pay the officers every month to allowed. This is the dark side of Thai street food , it’s about the government officers corruption😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡 Give back footpath and space for people walking😡😡😡😔😔😔😔😔

[@hungrytoexplore]

haha, it is what it is man. So many people do this in Bangkok, for example all the street stalls in front of 7-Eleven. Cooking on the street is part of culture surely. We would all be unhappy if it was gone. Anyway, he has moved onto the other side now so there is plenty of space for both :)

[@terdphanpongcharoenchai1166]

❤️🤍💙💙🤍❤️

[@hungrytoexplore]

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