From Orgasms to Imodium – Various Reactions to Thai Food

King:  You will order the finest gold chopsticks.
Anna:  Your Majesty, chopsticks? Don't you think knives and forks would be more suitable?
King:  I make mistake, the British not scientific enough to know how to use chopsticks.

Mmmmm...Tom Yum soup :)

First of all, I should make the disclaimer that prior to coming to Thailand, Thai food was my favorite cuisine back at home.  I knew every Thai restaurant in New York City and if you gave me a specific dish, I could direct you to the best one in all of Manhattan.  So I was anxious to see if Thai food in the US compared to Thai food in Thailand (or should I just say “Food in Thailand?!”).

Fish Panang Curry...my favorite!

From the minute I arrived, I was in awe of the masses of food carts that lined the streets, blocking traffic and causing chaos to the already crowded markets in downtown Bangkok.  I was a little shy to approach a stall at first – in part because I didn’t speak the language, and in part because I didn’t know what I was eating, but in the end I decided that life is too short and one should explore!

So while I may not be able to tell you what all I ate, I can tell you it was DELICIOUS.  Orgasmic some might say.  The unique flavors and delicious spices in American Thai food are only brought out more here in Thailand – to utter perfection. 

Traditional Thai dessert - Noodles over ice...it was delicious!

At this point in time – I would just like to give a shout out to my stomach and digestive system.  I have not had any issues (yet – I don’t want to jinx this!) but I have heard some pretty miserable experiences.  Thank you for being such a champ and absorbing all that spice like a pro.