So Much Better Than Mall Food! 🇹🇭 My All Time FAVOURITE Thai Noodles in BANGKOK

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Today I'm heading to one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok at the moment, the world famous Icon Siam Shopping Mall. We won't be eating in the highly hyped (by me in the past) Icon Siam food court, however, as in my opinion, it's now far too busy.
We'll be heading out into the local Khlong San area to try some local Thai food at a couple of some of my favourite old school restaurants.
First up we're heading to a top 5 (in my opinion) beef noodles soup named
Talat Phlu Ocha Beef Noodles (ตลาดพลูโอชา)
Directions:
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Next up we're heading to the friendliest auntie ever who sells the best guay jub I've ever eaten called Jae Ju Kway Chap ก๋วยจั๊บเจ๊จู:
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THIS IS REAL BANGKOK STREET FOOD!
#bangkokmarket #thailand2024 #thaifood
About the area:
Khlong San is a district located on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok and is known for its diverse mix of residential, commercial, and cultural attractions. Here are some key aspects of Khlong San:
Location: Khlong San is situated along the Chao Phraya River, adjacent to the bustling commercial districts of Silom and Sathorn. Its proximity to the riverfront offers scenic views and opportunities for recreational activities along the water.
IconSiam: As mentioned earlier, one of the notable landmarks in Khlong San is ICONSIAM, a large mixed-use development that includes a luxury shopping mall, residential towers, hotels, and cultural attractions. ICONSIAM has become a major tourist destination and has contributed significantly to the district's economic growth and popularity.
Residential Areas: Khlong San is home to a mix of residential properties, including high-rise condominiums, apartment buildings, and traditional Thai houses. The district offers a range of housing options for residents, from affordable accommodations to upscale waterfront properties.
Commercial Centers: In addition to ICONSIAM, Khlong San features various commercial centers, markets, and shopping areas catering to both locals and tourists. These include traditional markets like Khlong San Market as well as modern retail complexes offering a wide array of products and services.
Transportation Hub: Khlong San serves as an important transportation hub in Bangkok, with several major roads and highways passing through the district. It is also well-connected to other parts of the city via public transit, including the BTS Skytrain and water taxis along the Chao Phraya River.
Cultural Attractions: While Khlong San is primarily known for its modern developments, it also has some cultural attractions worth exploring. These include temples such as Wat Thong Noppakhun and Wat Thong Khung, which offer insights into Thailand's rich cultural heritage.
Overall, Khlong San is a vibrant and dynamic district in Bangkok, offering a mix of modern amenities, cultural landmarks, and scenic riverfront views. It continues to attract residents, businesses, and visitors alike, contributing to the city's diverse and dynamic urban fabric.
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My name’s Gary and I’ve been living in Bangkok for the past five plus years and travelling Thailand for over ten. I’m obsessed with Thai street food and it’s that obsession that led me to start this KZbin channel. I want to share my favourite hidden spots in Bangkok and the rest of Thailand so you can fall in love with authentic, local Thai food as much as I have!
If you love seeing off the beaten path, non-touristy, local life and authentic local life in Bangkok and Thailand then this is the channel for you. If go go bars on the Sukhumvit Road are more your thing (I’m not judging) then maybe not!

[@ThomasJuneau-u1z]

Hello, Gary. My wife and I have been watching your KZbin videos for awhile because we love Bangkok. We are from New York City and are staying in Bangkok for the month of February in a condominium in Khlong San, which we noticed in the background of a recent video featuring your favorite Thai noodles. We visited the shop this morning and concur with your view that the beef noodles are excellent. Keep the great content coming! Tom and Helen

[@janeyuk8167]

I need to stop watching your vlogs on an empty belly 🤦🏻‍♀️ my god I miss Bangkok & Thailand in general Thanks as always Gary for the fab vlogs 😊

[@theroamingcook]

Haha yeah always eat at least a banana before viewing 😅

[@Mary.1130]

Me too . But I appreciate what he is roaming and enjoying life in Thailand. Thanks Gary 🙏

[@janeyuk8167]

@@Mary.1130 oh please don’t think I was complaining, I certainly wasn’t I have followed Gary for many years and LOVE what he does and appreciates the time he puts into his vlogs I just love Thailand, food, people, culture.

[@emacemac]

i liked the fact that the Icon siam is soo big and clean, but when I entered I had the rush just like you-loads of people, quite pricy and killer for me,everything in plastic. went a bit futrher to Wang lang market to get the Khao Soi from Tem Suirt. the sisters(if not mistaken) are an absolute gem and the khao soi was out of this world

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah you made the right choice 😅

[@ลัลน์วรปรัชญ์วัฒนดิลก]

คุณเป็นคนดังของประเทศเรา การใช้ชีวิตคิดดินแบบคนไทย ใช้วิถีชีวิตที่เรียบง่าย อยู่ประเทศเรานานๆนะค่ะ เรายินดีต้อนรับ คนไทย รักคุณ🎉❤❤❤🎉🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🎉♥️♥️🎉

[@theroamingcook]

ขอบคุณมากครับ 🇹🇭❤️🙏

[@garethpotter]

This looks unbelievably delicious

[@theroamingcook]

So good mate!

[@annieab3991]

ยินดีต้อนรับ ฉันคนไทยและเห็นด้วยกับคุณ แต่สำหรับนักท่องเที่ยวที่ไม่คุ้นกับอากาศร้อน การเดินในicon คุณจะได้อาหารในราคารวมค่าแอร์คอนดิชั่น คุณถือเป็นคนไทยแล้วที่รับประทานอาหารริมทาง ในห้างสรรพสินค้าจะอำนวยความสะดวกให้คุณ แต่ก็มีราคาที่คุณต้องจ่ายเพิ่ม ถ้ามาเมืองไทยจริงๆ อยากให้ได้ชิมอาหารริมทาง จะได้ซึมซับวิถีชีวิตของคนในท้องถิ่นค่ะ ฉันกำลังติดตามช่องของคุณนะคะ ขอบคุณที่ชื่นชอบประเทศไทยค่ะ❤

[@KT-1001]

จากที่ผมเผลอกดเข้ามาดูคุณแค่คลิปเดียว จนตอนนี้ผมไล่ดูคุณทุกคลิปเลย มันช่างดูธรรมชาติและสนุกมากๆ ชื่นชมคุณแกรี่มากๆ จากคนไทยครับ

[@AlloZ028]

Your thai skill is amazing I'm impressed.

[@bodykinect5447]

Cannot wait to get back to Bangkok. Your videos keep me going🙌

[@nativekitchen78]

I’m going to head here tomorrow, looks like a great soup!! here for about 10days this time. Let’s catch up 🙏

[@pollee9167]

You did the right way of eating beef noodles 👍. Making the right dipping sauce for the beef and taste only the soup and noodles.

[@theroamingcook]

I’m learning 😅

[@brucewayne2773]

This was the perfect happy Friday vlog for me 😋👍. It's tempting to say they all have the same Pho ingredients when you eat beef soups but they don't and that is a good thing.

[@theroamingcook]

Definitely a good thing. I was talking to Max about this yesterday. There’s similarities in the food, especially ingredients but it’s also very different which is great

[@brucewayne2773]

😋🍜@@theroamingcook

[@Chino_99]

Even im Thai but never been to all street food in this area before they looks sooo good its on my list already thank you !!!❤

[@carolrampling862]

Local eateries all the way Gary. Two healthy looking bowls of food. Thanks for your in-depth descriptions of these tasty meals.

[@ashleyupshall7641]

Wow the food at that first stop looked amazing. The real deal thx for posting Gary

[@theroamingcook]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@streetfoodmagic2024]

Loved the vid as always mate. Maybe even more as ive already been to see Jey Ju personally last year. She lit up when I showed her your youtube channel and I mentioned your name. What a beautiful lady!!! And to cap it off I sat right under your Roaming Cook sticker as I sent my tastebuds to heaven! P.S Loving the new edits & camera work. Well done you or whom you may have got on board.

[@theroamingcook]

Ah nice one mate, thanks for showing her 😀

[@ct4706]

Another fantastic video Gary ... all of your recommendations - and I've been to a few now ... are totally legit, as you feature them, accessible and delicious !!!

[@warrenwilliams6535]

100% agree!

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed them 🙏

[@gabbo164]

Looks amazing!!! Def prefer beef soup without those spices. Will be going here for sure in March!! Can’t wait!!

[@shaunashton9744]

The unique thing about Bangkok is that you can have an amazing shopping centre like Iconsiam and then the unique noodle shops close by. I'll go the pork soup but would be happy to have the beef.

[@eswillie]

Just a first comment on the beef noodle soup segment (and of course I would order it and eat to my heart's content). When I used to go to the city (NYC) with my wife to her doctors and treatments, I would have to get out on the streets with the people and the food while she was going through whatever, since we lived in a suburb which was boring and food deprived to the max. I've been to many malls here, and they try to replicate the street experience, but it's never the same, and probably never will be. Sometimes I'm not sure what I enjoy more about your videos.....the food or the street vibe, which you say is gonna disappear within the decade, and that's sad. And now on to the second part of this video. OK, second dish with the crispy pork was also a good one. I'd go with the liver and the intestines and whatever else there is......why stint when the ingredients are top notch?

[@FoodieWarrior]

Great recommendations! 😊

[@ronaldo1903]

Really good video. Loving the 80s style intro (hope thats what you were going for 🙂). Gimme some of that Moo Krob

[@theroamingcook]

I’m ALWAYS looking for an 80’s vibe 👊

[@robingrocott5481]

I think when I went to Jae Ju in December, she might have thought I was you 😆 Certainly she thought I was a regular, since before I even sat down she came up with a big smile and waved away my attempt to order, saying something about "muan derm" (เหมือนเดิม, same as before), and I'd never set foot in the place before! I've no idea what your usual order is, but they only added moo krob to mine. I would've ordered liver and probably blood cake, but if I'm honest, it made me realise that I sometimes add those things not because I really want them, but because I feel like I "should". Simple can be better. Anyhow, it was properly, properly good. I had a few bowls of guay jab on that trip, but this was the best by far 😋

[@theroamingcook]

Haha I love that. We all look the same 😂

[@zhalvia]

The good thing of street food in the shopping mall is that they collect many famous or even michelin selected shop together. For sure, their food is not on par with their original shop but you can get the idea how good Thai street food could be. 😊 Ofcourse they are many street stalls out there but it is so random if you want to find the good one without any good research ahead. 😅

[@roywinkley2184]

Good stuff Gary 👌🏼 I like the way it shows how much you enjoy the dishes & your description is really good too, as is the marking 20/10. The tongue looked like a foot 😁 would be funny to see Ellis in the indoor market on a Saturday morning 😡🤣

[@Ginnyyy16]

Great video 😊

[@warrenwilliams6535]

Pinned Jae Ju Kway Chap, for our trip in May. Looks 'unbelievable'! Love the new production values. Who's filming the last 2 eps?

[@theroamingcook]

Thanks buddy! Glad you’re enjoying it. I wasn’t sure if it was too much? My friend filmed the last one, I filmed this one solo with a new toy

[@warrenwilliams6535]

As a final note, Jae Ju was already pinned! Highlighting your point on when you'd visited there back when you had 500 subs. Can't say we viewed back then, but love roaming your back catalogue! @@theroamingcook

[@brucewayne2773]

Gary, you must show us how your new toy works, that is an amazing invention. Paddy turned you onto it?@@theroamingcook

[@PEACEKEEPER-mm3js]

DON'T MISSED!! "Pad-Kee-Mao" or "Drunken Noodle" (maybe Seafood). You can order in regular street food restaurant. We call "Lan - are - harn - Tam -Sung" it's means "Made To Order Restaurant". You can try yummy. 😉

[@K4020-e2o]

ทั้งสองร้านอร่อยมากคะรับรองอีกหนึ่งเสียง แต่ที่เราชอบมากๆคือร้าน'เตี๋ยวเนื้อมันอร่อยมาก เส้นถนนเจริญนครอาหารและคาเฟ่เยอะมากกกกก🥰🙏🇹🇭

[@jirakritud2026]

ตลาดพลูโอชา ถนนลาดหญ้า ผมกินตั้งแต่มัยเด็ก เมื่อก่อนอยู่แถวนั้น จนตอนนี้ผ่านมา 40 ปีแล้ว ยังคิดถึงร้านนี้ในใจเสมอ

[@thanaang1455]

Wow, forget about China town, this is original, nothing fancy but for sure tasty and reasonable price!

[@theroamingcook]

Yeah this is the one!

[@HaradaCh]

Thanks for saying this out. I always got the feeling a little bit irritated when see some foreigner brought their family to eat at Icon siam or any other malls and said it is authentic. I was hoping for a literal local food reaction on taste. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying that Thai's Malls food court isn't authentic Thai food but as a Thai myself, Mall's food is literally nowhere near local food in term of taste, local will always be better and I have tried.

[@shadowette1950]

Yummmm

[@ginettevandenkerckhove6593]

Now in Vietnam very good food come back 13feb to Bangkok good adressen thanks 👍

[@EllisWR]

Should be a punishable offence eating in malls on yer holidays.

[@theroamingcook]

Firing squad

[@willhatfield6228]

Wasabi in London. I could eat their tofu curry and rice 365 days of the year easy! ..but too expensive. Can you recommend where to get green curry with shrimps in Bangkok? Preferably near Sri La Salle 😂

[@tipathepackrapong4102]

Bless you.

[@baggins1974]

Nice G, that pork looks like a winner.

[@theroamingcook]

So good mate

[@supatracross5172]

😮I'm hungry!!! I'm hungry!!! I'm hungryyyyy!!!!!!! 😩

[@theroamingcook]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@marcos290]

Hi Gary, I left bkk over 38 years ago, after living there for 4 years. I’m going back to Bkk in August and staying near soi 14 sukhumvit road. Where are the best places to go for a morning breakfast feast, that will cater to adults and children? Your help would be greatly appreciated.

[@danny_and_diggy]

That beef noodle soup looks insane 😮😮😮

[@theroamingcook]

Sooooo good

[@andybecalick2022]

I’m in Bangkok with nothing to do tomorrow afternoon, I’m going to head down there to give it a try

[@theroamingcook]

The second spot is closed until the 13th mate for new year

[@andybecalick2022]

Thanks Gary. Off to Surin, check them out when I get back later in the week

[@akarapanusananan5247]

You're right! Visiting any shopping malls in Bangkok for tourists to tasting or eating Thai foods/dishes in the food court is fine as they have no choice according to the limit of time. But one thing that they'll never know is some food shops in the food court is not the same quality as the their original in terms of the taste, especially the dish that need to cook instantly, not prepared food from the original vendor as they're not the professional cook. As the KZbinr like you that spends lots of time in Thailand for eating Thai foods, you'll know that even the same dish menu but different vendor, it tastes differently, but it's delicious also. Sometimes, I feel that many tourists that come to Thailand for Thai food; They never have enough information about how to eat individual Thai dish, for example: they often use fork instead of spoon which makes it difficult to eat and also how to eat individuals dish menu, etc. I think your KZbin channel and the OTR channel have the advantage of Thai Cuisine for many tourists. In your opinion, should any other concerned parties/ government official do this for Thai Tourism Promotion?

[@theroamingcook]

I agree totally. I think it would be great if there was more info for tourists about how to eat here

[@fabien1704]

looks delicious!!!! aroy!!

[@supatracross5172]

Who is holding the video camera for you? Doing a great job, kha,👍

[@antech555]

Gary has not answered me either. This is the second post that Gary has a camera person

[@theroamingcook]

I’m going it all with the help of a gimbal so glad it looks ok 🙏🙏

[@JM32023]

Hi Gary, I have a question off topic. It's about getting a flight ticket between cities in Thailand. Do you buy on the day of travel, or do you book it far ahead? Is the inter cities airfare usually fluctuates, or is it about the same in each season? Should I book it now for September or will it be the same price to buy on that month? Please inform.

[@theroamingcook]

I’d book as far in advance as possible for the best deals 👍

[@JM32023]

@theroamingcook ok. Thank you fyi.

[@OLE-53240]

I thought 👩‍🍳 marinated the beef with pineapple to soften the meat.👍👍🤟💜

[@นันทภัคบุญตอง-ท8ฅ]

ขอบคุณมากค่ะ ขอบคุณอินเตอร์เน็ตที่ทำให้ชาวโลกรู้ว่าเมืองไทยมีดี

[@thasneebkk9271]

Gary 🎉the best

[@iphone4youshop]

ขอบคุณ สนับสนุนอาหารนอกห้าง

[@theroamingcook]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🇹🇭❤️

[@sumathpanvisawas2712]

การทำน้ำจิ้มเพื่อไว้กินกับก๋วยเตี๋ยว หรือ เกาเหลา ไม่ว่าจะเป็น เนื้อ หรือ หมู หรือ พวก เป็ด ไก่ ห่าน..เหล่านี้เป็นเอกลักษณ์เฉพาะตัวของคนไทย เรียกว่าไทยเป็นชาติแรกๆที่คนกินสามารถสร้างรสชาติด้วยเครื่องปรุงที่อยู่บนโต๊ะอาหาร😂

[@adrianhide984]

I can never get over the fact that here the beef cuts would be in the dogs bowl in U.K.

[@theroamingcook]

But then the most eaten cut of meat in the uk is chicken breast which tells you all you need to know

[@venus-p9t]

อยากไห้ทำคริปแบบนี้บ่อยๆคะ

[@theroamingcook]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Ling-Zaa]

น่ารักมาก พูดไทยเก่งมากค่ะ

[@theroamingcook]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rvngonzales]

Can order all beef meat? I dont eat innards

[@theroamingcook]

Definitely

[@gmsg006]

น่ากินมากเลยครับ

[@danielj3010]

Gary is PERKY today!!

[@theroamingcook]

😁

[@JayKughan]

In Malaysia, we call that tofu "tofu pok". It totally absorbs the broth you cook it in. Super awesome stuff.. and liver (maybe not for everyone, but hey, not everyone understands good food) also totally rox! Gary, get your ass down here, I'll show you good food.. not just Malaysian cuisine, which is vast on it own, but have @ some local Chinese street food that's comparable to what you've just had in this video.

[@theroamingcook]

I’m heading over soon mate for sure!

[@JayKughan]

@@theroamingcook Awesome! Looking forward to it. Till then, take care..

[@MichMichMe]

Cool. 🎉

[@theroamingcook]

🙌

[@sandyf4807]

Hi Gary, I just arrived a few days ago from USA. I would like to meet up with u. How can I connect with you easy way. I was at icons Siem today and yesterday. I may go again tomorrow. They have celebration of Chinese New Year. I love that place. U inspire me. I requested once before to meet up with you. Please please please let me know. Thanks so much. Sandy

[@theroamingcook]

Sorry Sandy, I’m so behind on comments. How’s your trip going?

[@mothe0shiv]

Does anyone know if Master Gary's Gai Tod Hat Yai stall is still there in Klong San Plaza as I heard they'd demolished the whole market?

[@theroamingcook]

Funny you mention that as it’s in the next video. She’s at a small food court called Burin market and it’s literally next to the old Khlong San market to the left of you were looking at it face on

[@mothe0shiv]

@@theroamingcook Thank you, Guruji.

[@thailakhampo]

No such thing as the best "thing" in the world. Each their own.

[@theroamingcook]

Which is exactly why I said ‘for me’ 👍

[@suayhughes8103]

I’m so hungry 🤤

[@theroamingcook]

Me too 😅

[@hisnameisvu]

Absolutely watering goodness 😊

[@theroamingcook]

So good!

[@parnpencil8369]

โห แค่เห็นสีอาหารก็รู้แล้วว่าต้องอร่อยแน่เลย🤤

[@supatracross5172]

Hi Gary 👋

[@theroamingcook]

Hey 👋

[@yingsthaicookinghome2839]

I'd always opt for the 'real' street food. Ocha beef noodles is so amazing. 100% cinfirmed.

[@theroamingcook]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gig4974]

เห็นแล้วอยากกินตามเลย

[@Aspi-p9v]

noodle Chinese food 😂 many Chinese food shop in Thailand!!!

[@PKP1]

Do a litlte two step to this beat.

[@theroamingcook]

You know it 👊

[@วัยระยํา-ฏ3ษ]

สวัสดีครับ❤ พูดไทยชัดมากครับ เป็นคนไทยแน่เลยครับ❤

[@theroamingcook]

ขอบคุณมากครับ 🇹🇭❤️🙏

[@prawncrackers75]

I’ve noticed Gary can’t use a spoon in his left hand. Always has to swap over to his right to try the broth. Ends up holding the chopsticks in his left hand which is just odd 😂

[@theroamingcook]

😂😂😂

[@Lets_walk_Moscow]

Oh, I am not ready to try this kind of food 😊

[@อิสานบ้านเรา]

สวัสดีครับ

[@nest_tossapon]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@หลบเรินเรา-ม6ต]

สวัสดีครับผม❤❤❤

[@theroamingcook]

สวัสดีครับ 🙏🙏

[@piyapongpungsangworn2291]

ไอคอน สยาม เหมาะสำหรับต่างชาติที่มาใหม่ๆ ท้องยังปรับสภาพกับอาหารไทยไม่ได้ แต่คุณอยู่ตรงไหนของไทยก็ได้ กินได้หมด 😂😂😂

[@zaagid]

you are Thai 😍

[@jim.pearsall]

ICON Siam food court is busy and not very good… food that should be hot was cold or luke-warm 😣 Gross! Street food or smaller shops are much better… 😊🙏🏻

[@theroamingcook]

Agreed! 🫡

[@sppj375tk]

ใครต้องการลดน้ำหนัก โปรดอย่าดูคลิปนี้😁😍👌🙏

[@theroamingcook]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@foodtaliban]

STOP! A couple of months ago ”you were singing a different tune” 🤔

[@theroamingcook]

It’s all explained in the video 👍

[@Codeyai24]

ร้านนี้แหละ ไม่ค่อยมีใครรีวิว ถ้าไปแถวนั้นผมแวะกินประจำ รสชาตดี ราคาดี อร่อยมาก ยอดเยี่ยมในฝั่งธนบุรี

[@แสวงเมืองแก้ว]

Icon siam expensive food

[@theroamingcook]

Yes, true

[@puwitkulsangpunya2500]

Yes 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ธีรพงษ์ไชยโย]

ฉันชอบดูรายการของนายนะและอดที่จะติดตามไม่ได้ แต่........ ซับไทย นายแย่มาก นายพูดถาษาไทยฉันเข้าใจกว่าซับไทยนะ นายรู้สึกว่ามันแปลภาษาแปลกไปไหม 😅😅😅

[@archanai5849]

sauseต้องใส่sugar ด้วยรสจะอร่อยกลมกล่อมมาก

[@mmaarrkkeett]

ไม่ต้องใส่ ในน้ำซุปมีความหวานอยู่แล้ว

[@r-p6278]

แล้วแต่ชอบ ผมไม่ใส่อะไรเลย

[@pastry2504]

I'm like street food too

[@pastry2504]

I'm like street food too