Fresh Roti, Massaman Curry, and the Perfect Way to Start a Day in Thailand

[@OTRontheroad]

One note, then location pins: -Amusing timing; after we finished production, Turkish archeologists claim to have discovered the world's oldest "bread" dating to 4600 BC. Would have been a fun note to throw in, although it seems like the definition of "bread" used is "bread that has been made to rise", although without the use of yeast, so it doesn't really change any of the information in this video. Still, fun note, here's the CNN link if anyone is interested as a follow-up to our history segment. edition.cnn.com/2024/03/08/middleeast/worlds-oldest-bread-discovered-turkey-intl-scli-scn/index.html Location pins: 1. Nonthaburi Roti-Biryani: maps.app.goo.gl/GmL142StaYAn3Umn6 2. Thonburi Roti: maps.app.goo.gl/24vDLAqka3HbzKSt8 3. Khao Yam: maps.app.goo.gl/gQtQDKYuYJocLjfJ6 4. Khun Mai (the one referenced from an old filming): maps.app.goo.gl/CvZEDNJnSQQZ5d89A 5. Nutella Roti Place: maps.app.goo.gl/aPTTr386FfK8nU256 6. Roti Bang Nong: maps.app.goo.gl/Xyfo5MiEvpG3JGHaA 7. Tehoo Roti & Tea (the place Daria went): maps.app.goo.gl/Gvn18q6rK2Rv4ieK6 Cheers and thanks as always.

[@n00bstackz]

Thanks so much for the pins! Heading into bkk tomorrow been craving roti and curry ever since seeing the title!

[@PeKan310]

This farang taught me more Thai history than my time in middle school.

[@5555amba]

so true

[@nick.tintapura]

With no propaganda as well

[@mikailballack2816]

อยากให้ช่องนี้แมสจัง

[@DJBiskit]

What I like about OTR is they put an effort to be different from every other youtube food channel. It's almost like they said "what can we do that is the opposite of what everyone else is doing?" I appreciate all the effort to do something original.

[@Tinil0]

They actually respect you as a viewer instead of trying to appeal to the widest possible (Read: Youngest, most attention deficit) viewership.

[@soda_YEET]

It's nice to see a more optimistic side of Thailand, being Thai and knowing all its flaws can really blinds me from all the amazing things around me. Thank you OTR!

[@thefolder3086]

OTR is the only channel I will watch immediatly whenever a new video comes up

[@spyhunter1]

instant click, when i see an OTR video. always fascinating to learn more about food and culture!

[@siamiam4306]

Same here. Revisiting Thailand early next month and Roti is always a priority. I'll likely miss these Bangkok options and skipping Phuket, and have to make do in Krabi.

[@OTRontheroad]

that's...not a problem. Here's my favorite roti (and Khao Yam) spot in the entire country, in downtown Krabi: maps.app.goo.gl/Zvy66tnKKA88iFsy5

[@siamiam4306]

@@OTRontheroad Many thanks ! Aside Soi Arab, any Arabic food spots you recommend ? We are traveling to Egypt after Siam for ten days. Gotta get acclimated. 555

[@OTRontheroad]

Well- Hafidh in Soi Arab (the old location at the corner, not the huge one opposite Gulliver's) is actually amazing for Egyptian food specifically- they have a huge menu but the chefs are all Egyptian, so stick with that stuff. Beyond Soi Arab...it's a lot more hit-and-miss. Haven't been too impressed with much in the rest of Bangkok, but we do tend to stick to the Arab quarter. Phenomenal Afghan restaurant in Nonthaburi though.

[@EllisWR]

Mate this video makes us wanna fly straight back to Thailand aha top stuff. Some khao yam and roti right now would hit the spot!!

[@OTRontheroad]

Cheers- guessing where you are at any given point is like Where in the World is Carmen San Diego. I also realize that reference is probably lost on anyone who didn’t grow up in the ‘80s...anyway hope you’re eating well wherever you are and let us know when you’re back in the Kingdom

[@EllisWR]

@@OTRontheroad ahaha straight over my head will have to investigate, we can say where's wally instead. Eating some fine Punjabi food these past days! Definitely will do mate, keep these videos coming 🙏

[@MrQait]

Im thai and I enjoy all of your contents very much, your content is super easy to understand and i love how u track it to their origin source. Keep up the good vod :D

[@theent01]

You should make a public map with all the locations from all the videos about Bangkok on it and link to the videos! This would be an amazing resource!

[@OTRontheroad]

At some point that is something I'll do- have been slowly working on it. Will be shared for all supporters on the Patreon

[@peterhastings703]

@@OTRontheroadThanks to your thoroughness of adding location pins to your fantastic videos, I have a growing number of entries in my saved Google map list - 'Thailand OTR' 😅

[@hollish196]

One of the many things I enjoy about your channel is hearing all the different ways of speaking demonstrated by the local people. It really makes the language come alive! Such a great service to everyone who wants to have a greater understanding of the Thai culture.

[@matthewsheeran]

Islam must have travelled by boat: very many of the Thai and presumably Malay fishermen are Moslems. They migrate crossing borders to settle on unoccupied parts of the coast. That much I learned from observation as a tourist in Thailand! Such a fantastic addition to Thailand's culinary history! He definitely knows his stuff!

[@shahesfelazi8549]

The malays have been in South East Asia long before the Tai/Thais came down from south china, we are however coastal and sea faring people.

[@kkc97163]

I love these documentaries so much. They have such a wholesome and uplifting vibe that always puts me in such a good mood. Thank you for the amazing work you guys do.

[@CotalCosta]

Only OTR can deliver an indulgent video and still learn the history and variation of a dish. Great work as always!

[@myopinion262]

Great food, well researched and factual history. You have my undivided interest as you produce, by far. the best food channel on KZbin. Bravo and thank you once again! You, and your crew deserve a million subscribers.

[@georgelakey9478]

An amazing channel that satisfies the taste buds and the mind - love it.

[@navakijkulnakrob]

Thank for review our restaurant 🙇🏻

[@Cathusmax]

I've been hyperfocussing on this channel and @roamingcook since November when I realised I'd be back in Phuket this week and getting my first proper trip to Bangkok. I booked my layover accomodation for Friday night based on your Khao Yam piece at the hostel at Rotinis but a 7 hour Air China delay screwed that. Thankfully someone on fb recommended a wonderful Phuket place for Khao Yam (Heng Heng Dim Sum). I think I got served about 45 minutes from my plane landing. You were right. It's thailand. It's incredible. It's a botanical spicy rice krispie treat salad ffs. It should not work.😂 Hope the pup is feeling better! Dog surgery follow up nursing is intense.

[@OTRontheroad]

Thanks- and yes, we had the extra issues of 1) unsuccessful surgery, 2) unsuccessful stitching which had to be redone after a week, and 3) additional complications. Was a hard one. Probably still one more to go- waiting on some results.

[@airman8368]

I recently found your channel and am enjoying it thoroughly. Thank you for the considerable efforts you put into you videos. They make me smarter and hungry!!

[@eswillie]

Thanks, Adam and Daria (and your little friend and family member who I hope is doing well). Nothing else to add, the food is beyond discussion, and the history is of course, on point. Glad you guys do what you do, it keeps me happy and on track.

[@SeanSpeer]

Sir, you have the best videos on food in Thailand. Makes me miss the country so much. Thanks for bringing us along on your food tours.

[@sorekara313]

as usual, this video content is packed with informative and highly entertaining visuals. however, what makes it even more special this time is the excitement of southern thai cuisine, where the quality of taste remains preserved. It not only tastes delicious but also carries a rich history of resilience within a community. thankyou.. can't wait to watch more of your guys' videos!

[@poomsiraprapasiri8448]

I learned how to make (admittedly a rather poor version of) roti from my Aunt in Illinois, she told me how to use Pillsbury frozen biscuit mix to make roti. After that, I’d fed my American classmates and friends countless meals of Chicken Curry & Roti.

[@thaipaulnow]

Had khao yum for the first time last month. Our neighbor, who's from southern Thailand, made it for us. Now I fully understand why you like it so much 😂 It was really good and now I'm craving it 10k miles away.

[@susosu6070]

This is my first time watching this channel. I haven’t finished it yet but I subscribe it. I don’t know you, not yet. But I like your content and how you deliver the messages. You’re so informative. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻 I need to dig out more of your clips. 😁

[@dondobbs9302]

AWww! This one is a "tear jerker"! not so much for your sweet doggo but for you-all! Loved how the ending is Daria stuffing her face with her fave Roti!! So great, some real soul here + so much great history and info. OTR always blows me away!

[@Get-A-Life]

Wow Adam, Another ripper episode mate. The best thing about roti is the different mystery curries/gravies that you get offered from different sellers. It can change the whole dynamic of the bread with different curry profiles. Loving the mega HD shots, slo-mo sequences and awesome camera aperature settings being used on the last few vids. Very original and cool AF. Good to see the talkback microphone has been banished to Hades!!! Cheers Simon

[@mamashinecalma2165]

Thank you for all your efforts for featuring the most interesting, historical,amazing places in Thailand .....you're team is one of a kind....👍❤👍❤👍 Keep it up...

[@joshuagalbraith2422]

My family and I love the insite and history. Keep up the awesome content me and my dad as foodies and people of this great world appreciate the diversity you show.❤❤❤

[@VanTran-ps5cf]

Savory west Indian roti from the Caribbean Islands are awesome to me too by the way. Great episode. Thanks

[@bobbiipin]

Oh Thai Muslim cuisine are so underrated! Thank you for covering this topic! Very fun to watch

[@peerc.3969]

The first restaurant, the kao mok kai, really looks awesome.😄👍👍

[@polpoomphonprasert2802]

My breakfast is Sticky rice with grilled pork, Patongko with coffee and porridge with eggs.🤤🤤🤤

[@fm2078]

Watching this as I eat paratha (roti) with my hand, dipped into the chicken korma curry I made. This is my favorite breakfast too!

[@Shokamoka]

Mataba is the freakin' bomb! Leave it to the "Kaak" for getting it right every darn time.

[@MT-kr8cn]

As a dog lover, glad your lovely dog is recovering, stay well and well fed too!🐶

[@philabu7376]

my fav thai breakfast is still โจ๊ก .. with dried fish.. fresh ginger and scallions.. and a poached egg.. many good places for it.. as a tourist the lightly blue colored one at the beginnging of sukhumvit soi 23 for instance

[@julienrocher1]

Thank you for a great video. Personal side adds to the video. We have exactly the same issues with our dog so understand your situation. There is a blow up collar which is more comfortable the the dreaded “cone of shame”

[@schizotypeseraph]

I aways look forward to watch OTR! I hope you keep making more!

[@OverAnalyst]

3:10 So true! I've lived abroad w/access to a US shop because mil. Most Americans asked for Oreos or Kraft Mac, not fancy stuff. Some requests were taco mix, graham crackers, or smth uniquely nostalgic to that person. "Comfort food" is such an interesting topic that touches on so many others. Edit: hope your pupper is ok? Great vid.

[@lucasbarefski351]

Glad you got to eat what you want when you want it. I'm still amazed how you could eat one certain dish over and over from morning till late night in almost every video😂

[@neonblueshadow]

I've come to get excited about to the next OTR video - so I start it up, get a brief about this being Adam's food day out and expecting lighter agenda, I settle in- and bam! 8 mins in we still get sweet historical context. Love it.

[@dirtmcgirt6531]

Great video and hope your doggo has many good years ahead of her.

[@kwhatten]

The reason I go to Songkhla and Penang every year!

[@กฤษณชัยยอดอรทัย]

I’m always waiting for your new Videos.

[@venombreed01]

Made me smile, thank you.... I hope everyone is okay x

[@danialroslan1531]

great video! thanks for listing the locations you visited. can't wait to come to Bangkok to those.

[@dougsinthailand7176]

Get well, Flama Blanca! ❤

[@tarjei99]

That was a substantial breakfast!

[@minniec.9127]

God bless you, Daria and yr fur babies. Wish baby a speedy recovery. I love roti and my introduction to this fabulous bread was in Penang, Malaysia where it is known as roti canai 😋😋💕💕

[@tuskmite]

Please do an episode of miang kham. It has a fascinating history as well! It's to me what khao yam is to you. it was life changing trying it for the first time and i was absolutely baffled by how the humble ingredients together turn into fireworks of flavours and textures in your mouth within each bite.

[@NanChirayukool]

You VDO is as mouth watering as ever. Hope Blanca get better soon.

[@MagentaJoe]

You are a beautiful man.. giving a lot of people hope :D Thank you.. nice roti too :D

[@guyjackson1763]

On a covid-era holiday in the South my sons (10 and 12 at the time) chose to drive three hours back from Kao Lak to Ranong in order to eat Mutabak for breakfast rather than eat at the hotel buffet. Kids!

[@OTRontheroad]

Sounds like you raised them right.

[@guyjackson1763]

@@OTRontheroadI hope I do, but, to be fair, Covid-era hotel buffets were not always that great!

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

My favorite food to eat in Thailand is roti!

[@WillThorpe73]

You even get a version of this in Fiji, normally a lamb keema style curry wrapped burrito style in roti

[@adamjoachim-b2k]

Great video as always. Hope to see more of Daria in future videos with you. Don't forget to give her a mic.

[@dreadknot2238]

Roti + cheese + minced beef =🔥🔥🔥

[@storythong]

Hi OTR, I'm a local Thai living in Nonthaburi. Thanks for making this video ❤❤. I have an idea about a cheap local food and snack market mini-tour. If you start using the MRT Purple Line around 4:30 pm at IKEA Bang Yai, there is Bang Yai Market where there's a lot of local food, and the famous Chinese ice cream Mixue just opened in the market. Along the Purple Line, there is Owl Night Market in Nonthaburi 1 Station, which opens after 5 pm with a lot of cheap and good food options as well.

[@jurisbramantyo828]

This video also released in a perfect timing during Ramadan! 🎉❤

[@e.l.4409]

Roti and massaman curry or just with condensed milk is my secret comfort food.

[@KilanEatsandDrinks]

25:29 Ooh yeah, that’s what I’m talking about 😀 While I do like _roti canai/prata_ in Malaysia/Singapore with their traditional Indian curry etc, but I like how in Thailand the _roti_ toppings/fillings are more “freestyle” like in my own country Indonesia 😁 I guess it’s because in Malaysia and Singapore, _roti canai/prata_ is still very much tied to the _mamak_ (Indian Muslim) culture so there’s a strong tradition of toppings and pairings that suit the South Indian palate (like egg and onions), but in Thailand and Indonesia the flatbread has become so localized, there’s little to no rules to follow 😆 I stand by all the ridiculous _roti cane/maryam_ toppings that we have in Indonesia, including cheddar + _hagelslag_ (Dutch chocolate sprinkles), chicken floss + mayonnaise, as well as Milo + avocado 🤣 (I think I just gagged a little). 27:26 I wonder how the Muslim Thais and Malays feel if they ever find out that in Indonesia we even have _martabak_ with pork when in their countries they see _mattaba/murtabak_ as a “Muslim” food. But how can a dish have a religion, anyway? 🤔 You two are good pet owners. Wishing the pupper a speedy recovery! 🙏

[@OTRontheroad]

Man- the Medan version of sweet Martabak is borderline ridiculous. It's almost impossible to describe the calories unless someone's actually tried it. I love it. But...even Americans at a carnival would be like, man, that''s heavy

[@KilanEatsandDrinks]

@@OTRontheroad hooooo boyyy, the sinful pancake that is _martabak manis_ or what we call _terang bulan_ in my back of the wood is even worse than _roti cane/maryam_ because they they are slathered with copious amount of margarine and butter 🤣 I love them but as we usually joke about it, it’s what you eat if you want to lose some weight… because you’ll need to amputate your legs afterwards ☠️

[@nickbangkok3365]

Another great video. I ate so many prata's when I lived in Singapore. Any idea where you can get a decent murtabak in Bangers?

[@MB-hx9sz]

Great one, thanx guys!

[@panama-canada]

1:04 interesting cutlery

[@winteryolive]

Hope your doggy is feeling better.

[@deathpyre42]

Your dog is cute, may it recover well.

[@jakoblarok]

I hope your puppy gets better soon!

[@tktyga77]

Hope your dog can sleep in peace, even with the swapping of who has to watch her. You managed to answer at least a part of my question on the Indian influences on Thailand & its food through this video, as well as the ways it reached from nearby. The mataba looks very much like the quesadillas & similar such dishes I remember in my home

[@TheJadekungfu]

Great work!

[@stubronstein9932]

Mataba/matabakh originating in Yemin is interesting. The Arabic word for kitchen is matbakh. It's a similar word in Hebrew too. There's a North African cooked salad/dip called matboucha, which is derived from the word kitchen. I wonder if this is how the Thai dish got its name too?

[@stevenelson2641]

Missus here: Oh yes!!! Never have been a fan of my American breakfast offerings; anything eggs (unborn children of a hen, eww!) pancakes, waffles, sweet rolls. Where did all those early morning dessert-carbs come from anyway?

[@KingRisen-g1n]

That's a Killer Meal my friend, a tough place to get to, but it looks like worth every Kilometer your travel to get there, a Pilgrimage of feasting. I cant wait to try this place, that Chicken Masaman curry looks deadly. 😂

[@benjaminchung1088]

Prata with fish curry, my goto comfort food!

[@sameerpharma4906]

9:50 lol I was gonna mention that we call the flaky bread Protta in Southern India. This name is quite confusing to even Indians as we also have this North Indian dish called Parantha which is also a type of flatbread and has almost the same pronounciation.

[@ShubhoBose]

The style of roti in SEA is present in Northern india too, just with a different name - petai paratha meaning beaten paratha.

[@johnwilliamson2800]

Love the channel

[@iskandartaib]

15:19 - From what I remember of my schooldays, they taught in school that Parameswaran was from Palembang (in South Sumatra) rather than Singapore. Sounds like something I need to go look up. I'm surprised (though I shouldn't be) that there are places that sell roti with curry in Bangkok.. before this, pretty much all the shops and stalls that sold roti in Bangkok and Chiang Mai served it sweet.. even the egg roti had condensed milk drizzled on to it. Which surprised me - down here most roti flavors are savoury. I'd heard of roti being served with curry in Southern Thailand, but I figured that was because it was close to Malaysia. 27:11 - The best murtabak I have had, bar none, is on Arab Street in Singapore. When I go to Singapore I make it a point to buy a bunch to bring home and freeze. None of the murtabak I have tried around here compares. I suppose I should give the Bangkok version a try now I know where to find some. Come to think of it, there is a murtabak/biryani shop near Bobae Market, near the mosque. Most of the halal food sold around that area seems to be Chinese and Thai dishes, rather than Southern, though. One version of Murtabak I really didn't like was in Bandung.. in Indonesia they tend to deep fry it in a shallow wok instead of a flat griddle.. Once it was done the cook turned it on its side and all the cooking oil poured out.

[@OTRontheroad]

The Palembang story definitely exists and actually says that it wasn't the Javanese who sacked Singapore- it was Siam. The first draft of this video had like 5 extra minutes on the various versions of the story (which is why it still says "the story is controversial"- I left that line in) but eventually I cut it down because it was objectively boring and off-topic. So the version I stuck with is the "consensus" that seems to be the most historically valid story. But yes, lots of different versions, including who actually converted to Islam in Malacca (Parameswara, or his son, or grandson)

[@danialroslan1531]

Technically both is correct. Parameswara who founded the Kingdom of Singapura came from Sumatra, probably a prince in one of the many kingdoms in the Srivijaya empire

[@mecnez]

video color tuning and video clarity looks better

[@OTRontheroad]

It’s a work in progress- getting used to some different gear. Working through it week by week. This is like a masters-level class each week in learning how to make a camera look good. Took us a few months with the old stuff (goodness, watch our first videos)...getting there as fast as we can.

[@mecnez]

@@OTRontheroad this new video is great. video is crisp and color rich yet natural.

[@TaPirinpirin]

Welcome to Pattani.🇹🇭

[@Mikomido5]

That’s the roti I grew up on when I lived in Bangkok. Now It’s hard to find that kind now. Most of the rotis I see now are the square and crispy ones 😮

[@tipskulhiso6763]

Make me miss Antony Bourdain 😢

[@mecat8137]

I love OTR ❤

[@andrewdunbar828]

is newtella made from newts?

[@joeuzzolina3324]

super same question on every video where is the location of the restaurant

[@MarcHatePage]

he is a stardew valley player 😍

[@pi4meterftw2]

Why does Khao soi's curry sauce taste similar to Massaman curry even though khao soi is a northern dish and Massaman curry is from the south? (if I understand correctly - American food enthusiast here) I think they taste similar because both are less sweet than most thai dishes, use cumin, have a red-ish flavor. I think it's the cumin as well as maybe coriander seeds that imparts the "middle eastern flavor."

[@lilchinesekidchen]

i love roti, it’s like a slightly flakier green onion pancake

[@doraexplorer8331]

This channel might have the level closest to the how Bourdain do storytelling

[@ronanthebadbrain]

I hope your dog is okay guys!

[@foodhistory1387]

What a good man.... hope puppa is doing OK!

[@chomkp1973]

ข้าวยำ ดีต่อสุขภาพ

[@Lindsaybkk]

Sorry but I prefer thick toast (no butter) to dip into massaman curry 🍞 + rice 🍚 Roti or Patongo (ปาท่องโก๋) goes with condensed milk and coffee ☕ ❤😘

[@hewhodestroysmorale764]

Daria spin-off episode when? Hope the doggo's okay.

[@codice_pin]

It took me so hard to to understand when you say “Chim gon term” until you say the translation “tastes it before seasoning “🤣

[@axianskin]

Another great video on food anthropology! In Singapore, roti prata is my go-to Saturday breakfast. It marks the start of my weekend when I can take my time to enjoy breakfast, coffee, cigarette and listen to podcast. Despite being a Chinese, I prefer bread, pastry for breakfast instead of rice or noodles. Anyway, it’s just my preference.

[@unknow11321]

Bros fav food is roti. You wont survice in malaysia and singapore then 😂😂 its a staple food over here come try it some day

[@26betsam]

Mate, How do you eat 10k calories a day?

[@nathanthomas2267]

You mean grain into flour ,not the other way😂😂 just picked that up watching it the second time

[@kusrindhamawongse2670]

Would you share the Roti restaurant on Google Maps ?

[@OTRontheroad]

Check the comment pinned at the top! I always list the location links for each video in the pinned comment

[@shanicestella2226]

Yummmmmm