Anya's Place, Salaya Phuttamonton

It's amazing how fast Thailand has fallen trap to western trends. You know it can't be good when there are more Starbucks Cafes than there are 7-Elevens. In a few years time I bet 50% of Thai children will be overweight because of all the Mc Donalds, KFC and Burger Kings popping up everywhere. There are also just as many Italian restaurants in Bangkok as there are Thai. Now theres nothing wrong with western restaurants here in the land of smiles, its just sometimes frustrating to order  plate of simple Spaghetti  Bolognese, only to be served overcooked, soggy spaghetti with tomato paste. Oh and don't forget the Pak Chee on top.


Enough of my ranting, lets move on to something more positive. This article will be a review for a lunch I had at Anya's Place. Anya's Place is a fantastic two-story restaurant located across from Mahidol University, Salaya Phuttamonton area. About an hour's drive from Bangkok, it serves up  mostly Thai/Western cuisines and is open from morning until night, with outdoor seating available on the upper level. 

View of Anya's Place from the Parking Lot

Sign

It is a bit hard to find, so feel free to navigate to their website using the link at the end of this review to download a map and browse their menu. 


Today I ordered Roti with Curry, Baked Potato Skins, Duck with Orange Honey Glaze and Spaghetti with Garlic and Bacon. Seating here is very comfortable on the sofa with over sized cushions and although it was at least 35 degrees outside, it felt pleasant sitting inside with the AC. 

Table and Seats

Sample Page from the Menu

The Baked Potato Skins tasted wonderful with just the right amount of cheese and cream

The Roti had an overwhelming taste of butter, a bit unimpressive

The Spaghetti with Bacon and Garlic was full of just the right amount of tasteful flavors, a simple dish yet tasted great

Our last dish was the Duck with Orange Honey Glaze which we finished eating before remembering to take a Photo. Fortunately that meant the dish was well prepared. I am surprised you can find such a restaurant outside of Bangkok. The staff need a little more training though and could have been more helping at certain times during the meal, and it wouldn't hurt if they knew the menu better. Priced here range from 50 or so Baht for Thai dishes to 200/300 Baht for Sirloin and Snow Fish Steaks. 


You definitely have to try their fried stick rice, one of their delicious specialties which I had eaten on an earlier visit. Drop by and have a bite at Anya's Place if you're looking for a change from all the Italian restaurant popping up in downtown Bangkok, its worth the trip. Total cost of meal for two was around 500 baht. 


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Anya's Place (3.5/5) BB
(http://www.anyaplace.com/)


02-800-3533
Pinklao-Nakornchaisiri Road
Salaya Phuttamonton
Bangkok, Thailand 73170