Bangkok ano.
Superheroic
I think I've discovered a new superhero. He can be found at the Royal Dragon Restaurant which is in Bangkok's southeast. According to the Guiness Book of Records plaque at the front of the restaurant, it is the largest restaurant in the world, and can seat 1500 guests. It's so large that some of the staff use inline skates to get around. The tables are situated on square piers that jutt into an artificial klong (canal) setting. On the other side of the klong is a stage and diners are treated to a stage show of traditional and modern Thai dancing with a distinctly Asian rock band in accompaniment.
There is a 250m long dual cable flying fox that runs the length of the klong. At the beginning of the stage show, an announcement is made that Flying Catering Man will now make an appearance. And he does, dangling below the fox and propelled by a motorised dolly. He carries a flaming dish of some kind and careers first up, then down, the fox. It's amazing, and with this guy in attendance, all Evil Doers of the Culinary Persuasion should quake in their boots.
The food was delicious, especially the seafood dishes. It's a bit of a mission to get to, but if you like large scale open air dining, then this is the place for you.
Bizaar
Being a fan of Fritz Leiber, I would like to say I've discovered the Bizaar of the Bizarre. Unfortunately the Bizaar we discovered is more astutely funky than bizarre, so perhaps I'll have to settle for Bizaar of the Bountiful Purchasing Options. It's called Suan Lum Night Bizaar and contains hundreds of stalls. There are plethoric quantities of extremely funky and arty housewares: lamps, vases, lampshades, lights, retro furniture, paintings.
We bought a beautiful painting of the Buddha's face which will have above our fireplace. The artist carefully wrapped the painting, but when we got home we discovered a mosquito had managed to get into the bubblewrap. Nightmare, we'll have to unwrap, check for mossies and then wrap it again.
I think I've discovered a new superhero. He can be found at the Royal Dragon Restaurant which is in Bangkok's southeast. According to the Guiness Book of Records plaque at the front of the restaurant, it is the largest restaurant in the world, and can seat 1500 guests. It's so large that some of the staff use inline skates to get around. The tables are situated on square piers that jutt into an artificial klong (canal) setting. On the other side of the klong is a stage and diners are treated to a stage show of traditional and modern Thai dancing with a distinctly Asian rock band in accompaniment.
There is a 250m long dual cable flying fox that runs the length of the klong. At the beginning of the stage show, an announcement is made that Flying Catering Man will now make an appearance. And he does, dangling below the fox and propelled by a motorised dolly. He carries a flaming dish of some kind and careers first up, then down, the fox. It's amazing, and with this guy in attendance, all Evil Doers of the Culinary Persuasion should quake in their boots.
The food was delicious, especially the seafood dishes. It's a bit of a mission to get to, but if you like large scale open air dining, then this is the place for you.
Bizaar
Being a fan of Fritz Leiber, I would like to say I've discovered the Bizaar of the Bizarre. Unfortunately the Bizaar we discovered is more astutely funky than bizarre, so perhaps I'll have to settle for Bizaar of the Bountiful Purchasing Options. It's called Suan Lum Night Bizaar and contains hundreds of stalls. There are plethoric quantities of extremely funky and arty housewares: lamps, vases, lampshades, lights, retro furniture, paintings.
We bought a beautiful painting of the Buddha's face which will have above our fireplace. The artist carefully wrapped the painting, but when we got home we discovered a mosquito had managed to get into the bubblewrap. Nightmare, we'll have to unwrap, check for mossies and then wrap it again.
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