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

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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.
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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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[@freespirit5130]

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.

[@naidakhan5018]

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

[@saikrishnan8402]

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

[@bruyo1717]

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!!

[@JABn4e]

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.

[@MarkWiens]

+JANICE BALL Haha, thank you very much Janice!

[@mikeota1273]

me too! oh, and congrats on the nba championship. go raptors! + drake. i'm assuming your from canada, if not, my bad.

[@dschonsie]

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

[@MarkWiens]

+dschonsie Haha, the best present ever!

[@IsyahSalam]

it made me laugh 😂 so hard, Mark can really cheer you up😄

[@amyrivers9792]

Isyah Salam I agree, I always have a smile on my face when I watch his videos. I use it as a distraction to the pain I'm in constantly.

[@carolynharris6853]

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

[@irmasaud9492]

Many years ago my husband and I were in Bangkok and we ate at a restaurant that when you went in they gave you a cart and you picked out your vegetables and your seafood. The fish was still alive flopping on the refrigerated counter. You checked out giving them your cart. We passed through a line of chefs cooking on woks flaming up while they cooked the food. We were led to an outside beautiful area with white tablecloth covered tables. When your food was cooked it arrived hot and very tasty, I had jumbo prawns and a wonderful fruit I had never seen to this day. I was wondering if that restaurant still existed. It was a wonderful experience Thank you Mark and your beautiful wife for providing the travel and food experience we could only dream of. .

[@seggiarmandi]

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

[@christineh2691]

😂

[@awadventures6230]

Seggi Armandi 😂

[@thailandamulets]

55555

[@cameronpickard7456]

ya he's "so" witty

[@lbran24]

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

[@malcolmmitchell6397]

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.

[@Obelixlxxvi]

The chanting in the background and food in the foreground.....Temple of Zen!

[@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*

[@MarkWiens]

+Charmaine Brown Thank you Charmaine!

[@threestepssideways1202]

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.

[@MarkWiens]

+James O'Halloran Thank you James!

[@martynbrooks6015]

After my cancer surgery I was not allowed to eat ..only food was thru drip.. I had terrible hunger pains ..your videos helped me so much ..thankyou

[@rsrdevelopment]

I went to Soei several times, its spectacular, the Fish Curry and Crab are outstanding, worth the trip from Victory Monument, you can walk there its just 23.6 minutes away, come hungry and get there early. I am salivating just writing this.

[@dx9967]

24:14 Omg Ying is soo cute here...

[@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!

[@MarkWiens]

+Pouya Peighami Hey Pouya, great to hear from you, glad you lived around Anusawaree. I lived in the area as when I first came to Thailand.

[@ncnorthbound]

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

[@willardconway6267]

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.

[@lagoldentitaniumleklai2534]

Thanks for uploading Mark and Ying.

[@tomjefferson9513]

dat smile and head 90° position when you put a food to your mouth

[@javascriptenthusiast1877]

Less than 90 deg maybe, impossible

[@bigtchorizo8054]

You noticed those mannerisms too. The guy is great but his mannerism look climatic..( sorry ). What is the purpose of taking such big bites? I,d really like to know.

[@mauimom1246]

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

[@victorwei2139]

Can't help but to smile too, Mark's got the best expression!!

[@Smaribel]

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

[@MarkWiens]

+Maribel Sanchez You're welcome, thank you for your support!

[@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 :)

[@mariacorazonbautista7143]

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[@samthepoet107]

First time I see Ying looks so happy smiling at the Muay Thai show. Now we know the secret to make her smile. It's a bit expensive for a foreigner but well worth it to put a smile on a lady's face.

[@MarkWiens]

+Wayne Samuel Thanks Wayne, definitely!

[@83devildog]

Marks videos are my safe comfort zone. i am a 3 time combat Marine veteran and as soon as i put on a video of his i am immediately in a good mood. Something about his happiness makes me happy. Keep em coming brother.

[@drumpdump1995]

"I'm... this is.. this is....yep" 18:14

[@theubermensche1]

You should really write a guide for off-the-beaten path Bangkok. Bangkok clearly has a lot more than Sukumvhit, Khao San and the yellow temple - would love to see the bits that the locals go to!

[@MarkWiens]

+theubermensche1 Thank you very much, that's a great suggestion. I did included everything within these guides in a free ebook as well: migrationology.com/2weeksinbangkok/ There definitely is so much to discover in Bangkok - even when I live here!

[@norrieblackeby1041]

Your appreciation of food is legendary! I'm inspired. Thank you!

[@oliamoliakorea4218]

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!

[@Me.oh.mai.]

Mark, you and Ying should go visit a Hmong village in Chiang Rai! Many of your Hmong American Fans would love to see it! And I would be able to share the video on a Facebook Group page with over 15,000 members who are passionate about the Hmong community. :)

[@Ralphie_Boy]

*Mark, I've been an avid fan of all your travels and meals but man I've never seen you so happy eating that soft shell crab dish and fried egg salad, Wow Mark enjoy happy holidays and a safe and healthy 2016 brother!*

[@MarkWiens]

+Ralph Cohen Thank you Ralph, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@Ralphie_Boy]

DITTOS BROTHER!!

[@tzimischristos5331]

Even the egg dish looks fantastic and the crab looks out of this world!

[@GFINHK]

Hearing Mark get so happy about an egg is just amazing! I love food but I don't think I've ever been so excited. Absolutely awesome!!! And I love, LOVE soft shell crab!

[@BOOMBZA]

Mark does a great job pronouncing the names of the food, but I'd still love to see Ying's face and see what kind of reaction she has haha.

[@jif.6821]

First time I ever heard Ying say anything 24:13

[@gerry135]

+Ji F. Permission was granted.

[@nancysmith2578]

I really love watching someone who enjoys their food as much as I do. Food is the greatest pleasure in life and brings us closer to others. Thank you for your videos!

[@sfkjn2311]

Mark, just watching you having that foodgasm at the restaurant where you had the soft shell crab made me drool. What an amazing place it must be. I could literally taste it!

[@cusimac]

Ying was getting a little too enthusiastic about watching guys beat each other up. lol

[@SentinelPrimek]

My goodness. I want the curry soft shell crab and the pepper corn version so bad.

[@xiangcclc]

that crab curry looks delicious. the expression on your face of sheer enjoyment is priceless

[@easygoing1714]

you make me more miss Thai foods back home there which I do not have them in the last 10 years, and make me very much hungry, thank you very much,, Thai guy in America

[@Machogutten]

"A bit of chilli as well.." Proceeds to add chilli on the whole noodle XD

[@janevanskike2101]

I’m a novice at all the hot chili oil and other hot spices. But I love the food. Have took up into the heat!

[@Soloadriantraveler]

The facials after each mouthful. Go son!!

[@tanzil88]

i wish i can eat something and also listening to the paritta ( chants ), that would be very peaceful!

[@kayeesp5862]

I am using your videos right now to guide me around bangkok. Thank you so much!!!!

[@jif.6821]

14:00 Fish heads, fish heads, rolly polly fish heads, fish heads, fish heads, eat them up, YUM!

[@Shaora-ce8fx]

Words you can read in MARKWIENS dictionary: tomatowee,garlicky,,orangegee..peace mark 😀

[@EukalyptusBonBon]

Shaora 1212 also Jaiganticee

[@kevinhartanto5564]

As well as chocolatey 😂

[@chiaraippoliti]

Shaora 1212 and “herbatious/herbation” LOL

[@annother3350]

In the last video he said spiceous!!

[@taotzu1339]

oho-oooho-mmmm-hmmmm

[@AlishaArlene]

Myyyyyyy goodness. I ate dinner just a bit ago, and I'm STILL salivating at the sight of that incredibly delectable curry soft shell crab dish!!! I ADORE curry sauces! Probably why Thai food is one of my favorite in the entire world. SO jealous right now!! lol

[@Nicole-ge5qv]

I love your ability to interact with the viewer. You mentioned the fight and I said oh wow the right then you said yeah I know I've never seen one. Your awesome. Keep it up.

[@hirofarre]

I like the videos that Mark makes, so don't get me wrong...I usually don't react when Mark adds -y or -ful to words that don't use those suffixes at all but when I heard him say water liquid, I had to laugh.

[@kirstenh.3334]

That green t-shirt was his profile!😍

[@spadedacer]

Was?

[@MimiTruongMay98]

Thai people do love their coconuts!! They love to add coconuts and coconut milk on everything!!

[@Lookup33]

When Mark hits the wide eyed side angle u know it’s good

[@strbuxgurl818]

I think you've done the boat noodle restaurant and the other railway side restaurant before. Always makes me hungry!

[@MarkWiens]

+strbuxgurl818 Thank you!

[@ritadavis5669]

Mark Wiens I just love your videos I like how you respond to how the food taste wish I could try that soft shell crab

[@rahxephon52]

Mark plus runny yokes = 18+ hahahaha

[@huangaisha9614]

this guy is super nice. he comments positively on every food item he tries

[@sebastianbordage5776]

Hi Mark, I've had the same dish on many occasions "Boat noodles" but at a restaurant near Sukhumvit Soi 23. My wife is Thai and loves it. The place is always very busy. You should try it sometime if you are down Asoke way. To find it is very easy. Imagine you are exiting the small shopping mall where the italian restaurant "Little Italy" is: turn left and walk for 30 seconds, walk past the footbridge, cross the small side street and is on the corner. Enjoy :)

[@ukhtylina1172]

i like the way mark weins eating...huhu😍👍

[@kkz201]

mark, i completely understand your giddiness over food joy

[@MarkWiens]

+kkz201 Yes, glad you do too!

[@llcoolbean4759]

Two weeks ago my girlfriend and I took a 45 minute taxi ($3) to Soei and rushed to get there before 9PM. It was one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my entire life. We got a ton of different dishes but by far was the Soft Shell Crab Curry. Absolutely fantastic, incredible. Amazing! Thanks for the tip Mark!

[@kenthios]

One of the most appetizing video from your Bangkok's series Mark. Those dishes are definitely something out of this world.

[@Nicole-wt5yq]

I love boat noodles. I'd love to have some in Thailand one day. Also, I just wanted to say, your wife is so beautiful.

[@notmyworld44]

Mark, you eat like a fat guy, but you are so skinny!!! I eat like a fat guy and I am fat. What the heck is up with that??? Could it be because I am several decades older than you are and sit around on my large backside watching your videos all day?

[@insaneirishND]

+Wayne Warmack 1. He is younger 2. He moves (walks and I'm sure exercises daily) 3. He eats a lot of fish and rice and veges (digests easily meaning metabolism is high).

[@hawaii-state-of-mind]

He has high metabolism brother.

[@carlstrand87]

He does something called excercise daily.. you lazy fat man.

[@billyhkc]

carlstrand87 lmfao how rude

[@ixming3967]

carlstrand87 Your So Rude

[@dindiemaryeta4082]

geweldig jij doet zo goed...duimen voor jou en ook gefeliciteerd voor je zoon wat net geboren is

[@TibetWangmo]

This is a video from 2015,i have been watching all your videos,im so obsessed watching it now,next time when i make noodle,im going to buy pork skin,looks delicious,its time for me to sleep ,its 12 at midnight but im hungry now 😍

[@Jim58223]

Delicious face ? Is that what you call it Mark? loved the video one of the best ones in a while. I can tell you really enjoyed the food.

[@MarkWiens]

+Jim Ferdinando Thank you Jim!

[@Mnguyen92]

That yolk loll

[@McLarenCleaningServices]

Just recently found your channel in my quest to learn to cook southeast Asian cuisine. Really good channel mate. Impressive

[@susanellis7780]

I love the natural medicinal tones of Thai food. The bottom of the drink looks like burdock.

[@uusa]

damn lol man its just an egg

[@wooman27]

Thai food must be really healthy bc you never get fat 😑 lucky

[@AWDYDOOD]

+drew some of the curries can be really oily and fat due to the amount of coconut milk, however i think he is never fat due to the high amount of walking he does xD

[@VONisHope]

+drew or mark just have fast metabolism

[@Someone3856]

+AWDYDOOD That type of fat is healthy. I think it has largely due to his fast metabolism, walking a lot, and not eating lots of sweets/processed foods. From his videos it seems like his diet consists of wholesome foods with little to no sweets/processed foods.

[@irenechng5637]

+AWDYDOOD I think that he is never fat because he ate too much spicy food , and also he does a lot of walking

[@eskimoaleut1524]

Oooooooohhh...that flowery dish looks delish!!!!!

[@affectionate1320]

That ebook is so helpful! Thanks Mark!!!!

[@AngelaBebeful]

No offence but I wonder if your wife gets to eat :(

[@russelm9916]

Of course she does

[@tosht2515]

+qiao yi ooi (sigh)

[@AngelaBebeful]

What I meant was he always eat big bites when they order different type of foods and the food left only a few bite

[@seggiarmandi]

+qiao yi ooi but you didn't see what ying did to the foods behind the camera :p

[@tosht2515]

+Seggi Armandi Yes indeed. Mark commented in the past that Ying often eats other dishes first prior to her taking over the camera and/or starts the shared dishes after the beautiful photos are taken. You can actually see this in the crab dish; notice that a corner is already gone when Mark takes his first bite. And earlier in this series, Mark returns to the table and films Ying eating before he gets settled in. Not sure why someone would think Ying doesn't eat. Oh well.

[@asyareenewkid1582]

Whenever he eats, i cringe

[@victoriawalker7567]

You always sway to the right with a huge smile every time when you really enjoy a dish

[@83devildog]

i was crackin up when that mackerel head ate the 🌶 hahaha

[@Pantezz]

Does any one else think his reaction to the foods he eats is really annoying

[@cLoKK3058]

+S7H Yeah, head tilt to the right starting to get to me lol

[@cherylbryant3125]

The farther he tips his head to the right the more he likes the food....is there anything he doesn't like????

[@tasnimahmed4931]

Sean yes

[@jamesmaddox8726]

I dislike when he stares right in to the camera. It's like he is checking himself out or staring at me. STOP IT.. OK.

[@mistyvuelee7745]

Pretty simple solution. If you don't apparently like it. Don't watch.

[@joegeorge2926]

Mark Wiens you're killing me with all this food!!!!! Im stuck in college, almost like a boarding school kind of college!!!! No good food here!! Keep making more videos, you're the best !!!

[@lauriegailnewman9517]

We absoulty love your videos.God Bless you and keep up the excellent work !

[@annecorey607]

It look good you sure to enjoy the foods any where you go love to watch you enjoy the foods with your wife Bless you both .

[@jnguyen6730]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. I will be in Bangkok in this upcoming May and will definitely try this place. Loving all your videos actually. Keep up the good work.

[@syiaful]

i'm at koh samet now.. will definitly go try that crab on thursday.. can't wait to try..

[@rain74925]

Soei, yes, I've watched the soei episode from before and I vowed to visit that restaraunt before I die. A priority on my bucket list! Dang, I'm really hungry.

[@moni4eva1]

When you eat that food I just laugh so much because you love food as much as I do

[@blur28]

This was one of so many amazing videos of yours that I have watched over the last few days. I only just recently discovered your vlogs but I am so happy that I did. I'll be returning to Bangkok in December for the second time and after watching all of your videos I just can't wait to get back and tackle as many of these amazing finds as I can. Thank you so much for doing what you do, it really benefits us travelers with a passion for food

[@tahseennaj4274]

I would definitely travel there for that crab dish..n egg too. omgg

[@wilfredogarcia9713]

How i'm enjoy al you're travel every places. Hi everyone from Puerto Rico

[@JaAoh89]

ร้านเส่ยคือเทพของจริงพี่มาร์ค Soey Restaurant is real legend

[@savathvann3672]

My family and I we watch your video at least once a day. I love foods and I cant wait to visit Thailand. Keep up the great work!!!!❤️

[@janevanskike2101]

Soft shell crab w egg curry looks yummmy!

[@liloutieramcharan5951]

It's so much fun to watch you enjoy your food

[@melvintan445]

Thanks for this video series Mark! I'm heading over to Bangkok in february with my buddy and your videos are a great asset for me to plan my itinerary. I'm not a fan of the spice, but watching your passion for food just whets my appetite so I'll just eat as much good food as I can!

[@shaanushaikh4378]

I love to watch your videos and the experience of your well eating.. Upload more video and eat more

[@BoyAditya]

that fried egg salad looks easy to make ... must try!!!

[@sulastri4243]

i love ur blog Mark❤️ never boring to watch ur blog hier in youtube👍🏼and we love bangkok so much , especialy the food❤️, we need more time to explore bangkok we'll back soon to bangkok

[@oldbutbold]

No matter how much I eat, the moment I watch Mark's videos, he makes me go hungry again!