Immerse Yourself in the Ambiance of a Traditional Thai Market and Savor Culinary Delights from All Corners of the Kingdom!

At Emerald Plaza, Central Chidlom

January 31st - February 4th, 2018

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

A haven for food lovers, the "Riverside Delicacies at Central Chidlom" festival, a collaboration between Central Department Store and Talad Design, brings together over 200 renowned restaurants from across Thailand to showcase their signature dishes, offering a delectable journey through authentic Thai cuisine.

The festival also features captivating Thai classical dance performances and a nostalgic open-air cinema screening classic films free of charge.

The festival is divided into three zones:

- Riverside Delicacies Zone:

A culinary paradise, this zone features a diverse array of dishes from 200 renowned restaurants across the country.

- Riverside Lifestyle Zone:

Discover a treasure trove of Thai-style products, including the iconic Obasan clothing store, renowned for its export-quality T-shirts from Amphawa Floating Market, Phuket pearl shops, health pillows and blankets, and a wide variety of other items.

- Open-Air Cinema Zone:

Step back in time with free screenings of classic films, offering a nostalgic journey through cinematic history. Enjoy a selection of beloved movies every day (6:30 PM - 11:00 PM).

On the opening day, I had the opportunity to explore and sample the offerings. Oh my, I wanted to try everything!

With so many tempting options, it was hard to know where to begin. If you tried everything, you'd definitely need a bigger stomach! 5555++ Let's take a look at what's on the menu!

Let's get started.

Siam Crispy Rice

Crispy brown rice with nuts, sesame seeds, and cashew nuts. Very crispy and delicious.

You'll find yourself munching through the whole can without realizing it.

Yu Yi Braised Duck

Authentic Teochew Braised Duck Recipe, passed down through generations in China, now open in Thailand by the next generation.

Crispy Pork Belly à la Grandpa

Marinated Crab Annyeong

Korean-style soy sauce marinated crab, no need to go to Korea, you can eat it at this event

Papupee Restaurant

For those who love crab meat and crab claws, this is the place for you!

Grilled Jellyfish

Wow! I just found out that you can grill jellyfish. If you like to eat jellyfish, come this way.

Grilled Wagyu Beef with Black Pepper

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Satay in peanut sauce

Brother Lek, Light Mango, Hat Yai

The sight of the mangoes alone makes my mouth water. The small, sour mangoes are perfectly tart, and the pickled mangoes are deliciously crunchy. The sweet fish sauce is not overly sweet, and the generous amount of toppings is a delight. The sweet shrimp paste, made with fermented shrimp paste, is perfectly balanced in its saltiness and sweetness.

Most importantly, there is no lingering shrimp paste odor after eating, which is truly remarkable!

Manee's shop has milk, bread with overflowing toppings. Judging from the filling, there are all kinds of flavors.

Andaman Squid Roe

Panda Noodle

This seafood noodle shop from Chachoengsao uses giant sea bass meat. It has the shop's signature chili sauce, adding a spicy kick to the noodles. In addition, fresh giant sea bass meat is also available for sale.

EATHAI's grilled pork, fried fish cakes, satay, fried bananas, and fried taro are also available at this event.

The Cedar, a Lebanese restaurant, offers a variety of enticing dishes, including roasted lamb and kebabs.

Sweet Crispy Rice Cakes

Renowned Phuket-style crispy rice cakes, available with a simple brown sugar topping or a full sugar glaze.

Sticky Rice with Mango from Pawi Narat

This dish features mangoes from Phitsanulok, known for their large size and sweet, juicy flesh. The mangoes are paired with sticky rice cooked in rich coconut milk, resulting in a soft, fragrant, and flavorful rice. The sweetness of the mango and the creaminess of the coconut milk complement each other perfectly, creating a delightful dessert experience.

A refreshing mango smoothie made with just mangoes and ice provides a cool and sweet finish to the meal.

A Taste of Tradition: Khao Chae Mae Lek, a Renowned Dish from Tha Yang, Phetchaburi

This passage describes Khao Chae Mae Lek, a renowned Khao Chae dish originating from Tha Yang district in Phetchaburi province, Thailand. The dish is known for its flavorful accompaniments, including:

• Fried shrimp paste balls: These crispy balls offer a savory and umami flavor.
• Sweet stir-fried pickled radish: The sweetness balances the tanginess of the pickled radish.
• Sweet stir-fried catfish: The delicate and firm catfish meat provides a unique texture and subtle sweetness.
• Shredded pork: This adds a savory and protein-rich element to the dish.

The author highlights the sweet stir-fried catfish, praising its firm texture and subtle sweetness. They note the similarity between catfish and stingray, both of which are traditionally used in Khao Chae dishes. In particular, Khao Chae dishes served in the royal court often feature sweet stir-fried snakehead fish or sweet stir-fried catfish.

Freshly Made Takoh from Mae Pim Jai

This renowned stall from Bang Nam Phueng Market offers soft and delicious takoh, topped with a fragrant coconut cream sauce that is free of flour. The sweetness and richness of the sauce are perfectly balanced, and a variety of toppings are available to choose from.

German Pork Knuckle by Chef Day

This establishment offers a unique take on the classic German pork knuckle dish. Their signature preparation features lean, carefully selected pork knuckles cooked using a special method that eliminates excess fat. The result is a flavorful dish that can be enjoyed on its own or with a spicy dipping sauce.

Customers can choose between ready-to-eat options and semi-prepared versions that can be stored in the freezer for up to a year without compromising taste. Simply microwave and pan-fry the semi-prepared knuckles for a quick and delicious meal that rivals the quality of the restaurant's freshly made dish.

Below is the Kurobuta pork leg, which has less fat marbling, resulting in tender meat. The top is a regular pork leg.

If you prefer tender meat, choose Kurobuta. If you prefer firm meat, choose the regular option.

The dipping sauce is incredibly delicious, with a perfect balance of sour and spicy flavors. It's the perfect accompaniment to a cold beer. Trust me, it's amazing!

Hokkaido Milk Filling

Hokkaido milk filling, fragrant, creamy, not too sweet, salted egg lava filling, full of red salted egg yolk

Steamed Delicacies: Dumplings, Buns, and Zongzi

This sentence describes a variety of delicious steamed dishes available for consumption. Let's break it down:

• ขนมจีบ (Khao Jee): These are delicate Thai dumplings typically filled with minced pork and vegetables, wrapped in a thin rice flour skin.
• ซาลาเปา (Salapao): These are fluffy steamed buns originating from China, often filled with savory or sweet ingredients like pork, vegetables, or red bean paste.
• บ๊ะจ่าง (Banh Chung): This is a traditional Vietnamese dish consisting of glutinous rice, mung beans, and pork belly wrapped in banana leaves and steamed.

The sentence suggests that these steamed treats are readily available and ready to be enjoyed.

Pad Thai with Coconut Shell, available at the Huamum Nimit Market with both small and large shrimp.

Dry Rice (Ban Bueng)

30 Years of Food Lovers' Favorite, Recommended Menu from EATHAI Previously, stir-fried ingredients with eggs and then pour over

hot rice, served with the restaurant's chili-lime fish sauce. It's amazing.

Khun Thong Pan's Shop: Sago and Crispy Rice Pancakes

In addition to sago and crispy rice pancakes, there are also other Thai desserts available, including the delicious "Khanom Thua Paep Sa-Kao" (sweet mung bean and coconut dessert).

Mana Thai Dessert

Sweetly colored Bua Loi, including salted egg yolk and purple yam, taro and young coconut Bua Loi.

Pad Thai Aey King Khlong Lat Mayom

A renowned Pad Thai stall where Grandma King personally stir-fries each dish in a large wok, showcasing her culinary skills. The dish is generously packed with ingredients.

Spicy Som Tum with Crab: A Culinary Delight

This phrase advertises a restaurant called "Tam 3 Zap," specializing in spicy papaya salad with crab. It highlights the availability of large, fresh crab and the option of "jied" crab, which refers to a type of preserved crab known for its unique flavor and texture.

Grilled River Prawns

Large and juicy, the vendor assured me that the prawns were fresh and he had caught them himself. 555++ The vendor was a funny guy.

2497 Noodle Rolls with Assorted Toppings (Mae Bang-orn)

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LaPATIS Breads are all so tempting!

Purple Sweet Potato Mooncakes

This bakery offers a variety of mooncakes with different fillings, including purple sweet potato, dark chocolate, tea, and carrot.

Herb-infused rice salad and spicy southern Thai cuisine

Grilled snakehead fish in bamboo tube, served with rice noodles.

Steamed Dumplings from Hi-Sek

Hi-Sek's Steamed Dumplings, a local favorite in the Wat Kalayanamit community on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River, are a must-try for any dumpling enthusiast. These generously sized dumplings are meticulously wrapped and steamed to perfection, offering a variety of delicious fillings to satisfy every palate.

Traditional Pork Filling: The classic pork filling is a timeless favorite, delivering a rich and savory flavor that is sure to please.

Pork and Garlic Chive Filling: Hi-Sek's innovative creation, the pork and garlic chive filling, adds a unique and refreshing twist to the traditional recipe. The aromatic chives complement the savory pork, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.

Spicy Pork Filling: For those who crave a bit of heat, the spicy pork filling offers an exciting kick. The carefully balanced spices enhance the flavor of the pork, creating a truly tantalizing experience.

Whether you prefer the classic, the innovative, or the spicy, Hi-Sek's Steamed Dumplings are guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

Khantoke House

Northern Thai cuisine, Khao Soi and Gaeng Hang Lay cooked in a giant pan. The aroma is so fragrant.

MACO Coconut Water with Coconut Meat from Sam Phran

Exceptionally refreshing, just like drinking fresh coconut water straight from the fruit. Unsweetened and free from preservatives.

Grilled seafood: shrimp, shellfish, and squid available. Large set baskets are 1000 baht.

Oyster Omelette Paradise: A Culinary Gem with Award-Winning Flavor and a Dash of Humor

Heng Heng Oyster Omelette is a culinary haven renowned for its exceptional oyster omelettes, prepared in a large wok and garnering over 10 prestigious awards. The jovial owner, known for his infectious humor, engages customers in lively banter while expertly crafting each delectable dish.

For those who are tired, stop by for a massage to relieve muscle tension.

Waterfront Zone

This area offers a wide variety of Thai-style products, including:

• Obasan Clothing: A renowned clothing store offering high-quality, export-standard t-shirts.
• Phuket Pearl Shop: A shop specializing in pearls from Phuket.
• Health Pillows and Blankets Shop: A shop offering a variety of health-related pillows and blankets.
• And many other products: This zone offers a diverse range of other items to explore.

Enjoying the cool breeze and sunshine while having snacks and watching the show is a delightful experience.

Schedule of Thai Classical Dance Performances

Date

Time

Performance

The translation of "พุธ 31 ม.ค. 61" is "Wednesday, January 31, 2018".

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Long drum

6:00-7:00 PM

Red ant egg dipping, a specialty of Kalasin, Laos, with a dipping sauce made from wood ash.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fon Thi Worachet Tarikeepas Seeng Pong Lang

Thursday, February 1, 2018

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Long drum

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Muay Thai, the art of eight limbs, is a martial art that originated in Thailand. It is known for its powerful strikes, throws, and clinching techniques.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fon Leb, a comedian from Roi Et, and Ngen Ngen, a singer from Kalasin.

Friday, February 2, 2018

17:00-18:00 น.

English: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Long drum

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Boon Beik Fah (a type of merit-making ceremony), Manorah playing in the water, รองเง็ง (a type of dance), and Tai Phuan dance.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The sound of the "saeng" bamboo flute and the "krap" wooden clappers, the excitement of digging for red ant eggs, and the lively "saeng kapo" dance.

Saturday, February 3, 2018

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Brass band

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Font Tee Worachet, Tarikeepas, and Saeng Pong Lang.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tai Puan dance, Ayutthaya dance, Tangwai dance, Manorah dance, playing in the water

February 4, 2018

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

Long drum

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Muay Thai Boon Beik Fah, Saeng Pong Lang, Saeng Kapo

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The rhythmic dance of the Lao people, accompanied by the tapping of bamboo sticks and the gathering of red ant eggs, is a vibrant cultural expression.

- Outdoor Movie Zone

Relive the nostalgia with classic movies screened for free! Featuring a selection of popular films from the past,

rotated daily for your viewing pleasure.

Open-Air Cinema Schedule

Date/Time

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

The translation of "พุธ 31 ม.ค. 61" is "Wednesday, January 31, 2018".

Terminator 3

Charlie's Angels

The edge of the duck's wing

The translation of "พฤหัสบดี 1 ก.พ. 61" is "Thursday, February 1, 2018".

The translation of "Air force one" is "空军一号".

The Skytrain is coming to you.

MI-2

Friday, February 2, 2018

Tornado

Now You See Me

The Ghost of Mae Nak

This is the English translation of "พี่มากพระโขนง," the Thai title of a popular 2013 horror-comedy film.

The film's title directly translates to "พี่มาก" (Brother Mak) and "พระโขนง" (Phra Khanong), which is the name of the district in Bangkok where the story takes place. However, the full title also carries cultural significance, referencing the legend of Mae Nak Phra Khanong, a famous Thai ghost story.

Therefore, translating the title as "The Ghost of Mae Nak" captures both the literal meaning and the cultural context of the film.

Saturday, February 3, 2018

Confrontation

A Little Thing Called Love

My girlfriend

February 4, 2018

Apocalypse

The Thai phrase "รัก 7 ปีดี 7 หน" translates to "Love is good for 7 years, bad for 7 years" in English. This proverb suggests that the intensity and quality of love fluctuate over time, with periods of happiness and contentment followed by periods of difficulty and conflict.

It is important to note that this is a proverb and not a universal truth. Every relationship is unique and experiences its own ups and downs.

December 32

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Don't miss! "Food by the River Festival at Central Chidlom" Enjoy a variety of food menus and watch free! Exciting entertainment Including rare Thai classical dance performances Rotating to watch every day (from 17:00 - 21:00 hrs.) International classical dance performances Modern Art etc. Shop for food and riverside necessities to your heart's content At the Emerald Court, Central Chidlom Department Store Between January 31 - February 4, 61

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