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It seems to me that hole in wall eateries all have one trait in common - the almost hidden entrance from the back that leads one into another world of its own. A fishball noodle stall by day that converts into a underground gastrobar of some sort by night, this charming transformation lures crowds from all over. Am I the last to be in the know? Counter seats I nabbed before the affable Chef Asai and our orders were taken swiftly. Each set comes with an appetizer, chicken skin salad, chicken drumlets, soup, pickles and dessert. The appetizer of meatballs, pumpkin and snow pea tasted straight out of an oden pot. Chicken skin salad lauded a Bincho must try is not for the diet watchers nor faint hearted. Chicken skin fried till crisp, I may very well give up chips and keropok just for this. The pairing of something so sinful like fried chicken skin with salad is crazy delicious, even the lettuce tasted extra crisp. These chicken drumlets could pass off as korean fried chicken, and be

Swissotel Nai Lert Park was the choice of accommodation this time round - away from the hustle and bustle of the red light district, bulk purchase shopping malls and night markets but near to the swanky malls and quite a distance from the BTS. 15 minutes by foot was our main mode of transport out of the property and never once did we catch the hourly free shuttle to the station. The inviting lush greenery is a gateway to paradise. Well, of course if one loves plants or swimming. I'd love to lepak under one of these huge brollies and probably read the holiday away but...those remain as retirement goals. These blue waters are made for dipping. The property is not huge and the floors are not many - the decor of the hotel is largely made of art installations like these. A huge fluffy bed awaits and I always resist jumping into bed immediately after checking in. No nespresso, just a fix of caffeine. Our platter of welcome fruits - complete with cutlery which cracked me up. Bath robes wh

Since Chatuchak Market no longer wowed like before, the only other reason for heading all the way there is for Or Tor Kor Market - for the king of fruit! Plus, with the title of "World's Fourth Best Fresh Market", a visit will not hurt! It amazes me how spacious their train stations are, and how under utilised it is. Anyhow, head in the direction of Marketing Organization for Farmers. The huge Chatuchak Market Map that would probably be useful for those checking it out after paying the market a visit. The market itself is impossible to miss, granted the rows that greet you at the entrance. Airy pathways and neatly stacked produce makes this market not quite the market I had in mind - too clean infact.   Durian chips for souvenirs? There's a rice merchant furthest down the row too. It seemed to me that the rich and chefs from renown restaurants would come here to shop. A number of locals were spotted doing their grocery shopping too...just not in hordes that I would s