Last night I found an amazing restaurant. I have decided that since I am going to be in Bangkok for a few more days (my friend is serendipitously getting married here on the 30th) I would make it my mission to try a new neighborhood in Bangkok each day. Yesterday I travelled by bus and sky train to Sukumvhit road, which was an experience in and of itself.
I couldn't read where the buses were going (I am on a kindergarten reading level in Thai at best) so I decided to pick one at random and hope that I ended up near a sky train station. Buses are paid for based on destination, so when I got on I was asked where I was going... I said I didn't know. After about a minute of confusion he finally just let me ride for free, which was very nice. Eventually, I saw a sky train station and got off the bus.
The sky train (think monorail) is much easier to navigate. With two set tracks and many informational signs in both English and Thai, it is a breeze to use. I finally ended up in Sukumvhit, but then realized I didn't have any idea what I actually wanted to do there.
I whipped out my guidebook to see what was around and realized I was very close to "Cabbages and Condoms" a restaurant dedicated to raising money for HIV awareness, education, and prevention. I had read about it before and though it would be an excellent activity.
Boy was it. The place was much more upscale then I had expected. It was far away from the main road, about 100 meters down Soi 12 (sois are side streets that go off of the major roads). It is hidden away in a little garden surrounded by ficus trees that have beautiful brown and pink roots tendriling towards the ground and blowing in the wind along with the white Christmas lights strung around the premises.
Inside the decor was decidedly condom themed with everything from mannequins wearing dresses and suits made out of condoms to framed cases of condoms from around the world. It was, however, all surprisingly tasteful. I would have never thought that a theme like that could blend with an otherwise very expensive and extravagant decor, but it worked very well.
It turned out to be pretty expensive (for Thailand), I had the Chicken mussaman, rice, and bottled water which came to a grand total of 242 baht (about $7.50). It was well worth it. Not only is my money going towards a noble cause, but the food was some of the best Thai food I have ever had. I can't wait to go back.
This afternoon I will explore Chinatown. Remember, you can post comments on my blogs by clicking on "post comment" below!
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