Hyde and Seek Gastro Bar Review

Tucked off in a small corner right behind Plaza Athenee is Hyde and Seek Gastro Bar. The restaurant can easily be located from Wireless road (Just make sure you avoid the evening traffic!). I have heard about the place from a couple of magazines and online reviews, and there has been nothing but praise written about this "Gastro Bar."

Parking was easy and although we didn't make reservations, there was a nice seat next to the bar. Even on a Tuesday evening the place was packed with everyone from Expats, young trendy Thais as well as large families. This will be a review for Hyde and Seek Gastro Bar. 

Sample of the Food and Pricing

Now from the moment we sat down, the friendly bartenders presented us with the food and drinks menu. I told the friendly man with a smile what types of flavors I enjoyed and within a few minutes I was sipping on "St. Tropez Smash" and "Fluffy Fiesta." Two light and fruity cocktails which were some of the best I have had in Bangkok. 

Complimentary Bread and Butter

I did not plan on dining at Hyde and Seek that night, but lucky me! It was Burgers and Beer Tuesday. Apparently every Tuesday they grill up som of the "Best Burgers In Bangkok." Well, I'll have to put that to the test since I have tried some pretty finger-licking good burgers.

My Blue Cheese Burger(Can't remember he exact name, help?"

Mandatory "Half Cut" Photo

Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese

The burger came with a side of fries and was too large to fit in my (big) mouth. So I had to resort to using a knife and fork to slowly dwindle it down until I could properly eat it. The bun was crispy and toasted, the beef was juicy inside but seared and crispy on the outside and the combination of nuts and cheese made every bite a tasty one. My one gripe? The burger came cold to the touch. I was wondering if they had made it and left it on the pass for a good 20 minutes for it to turn cold. 

The Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese was also well done, although a bit on the dry side.

The food here is definitely refined and you can taste the quality of ingredients that they put into the dishes. The atmosphere of the restaurant is also very laid back. There is outdoor as well as indoor seating. Perfect place to bring a date!

Dessert Menu

We had tried to order a Tiramisu but they didn't have any left, so we went with the H&S Chocolate Indulgence to end on a sweet note. The dessert could not really compete with some other establishments, it was really just average. The portion was small and the cake tasted a bit bland.

Overall Hyde and Seek Gastro Bar is a place where I could see myself coming back to eat in the future. They have  large selection of cocktails as well as wines, the food is above average and the atmosphere makes you just want to lounge around all night. Best burgers in Bangkok? Not really. One of th better ones? Definitely. The entire dinner which consisted of two drinks, a burger, the macaroni dish, mashed potatoes and dessert came to around 1800 Baht.

Bangkok Gastronomy
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Hyde and Seek Gastro Bar (4/5) BBBB
(http://www.hydeandseek.com/)

BBQ Sandwich King Review

Having lived in Thailand for some time, you can't help but crave for any sort of fast-food "pick me ups." For the people who come here on vacation, Mc Donald's or Burger King might just be enough to tide over this feeling until their plane ride back to the U S of A, but for those of us who are looking for something more will have a hard time with the choices available here in Bangkok. A delicious tasting Hamburger in Thailand is about as rare an honest Tuk Tuk driver.

I went down to BBQ Sandwich King on during the weekend since I saw that there were quite a few good reviews around the internet. It was a quick drive, located very close to Moo Baan Nichada Thani and about 10 minutes from Central Chaengwattana, so its a possible lunch/dinner option if you find yourself around here often.

The shop was smaller than expected, but had a very friendly atmosphere to it. There are 2 small picnic style tables, I would say that you could sit around 8 diners without getting too uncomfortable. The shop has 3 staff excluding the owner (Mark) if I remember correctly, and you can see your food being made just over the counter top.

Front of the Store

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Cashier and Kitchen

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Larger of the two tables in the store

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Memorabilia

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I arrived at around 11:30, hungry from reading all the reviews about this place and the Metro Burger thats supposedly one of the best in town, unfortunately we had a slight dining delay due to the gas not being delivered on time (Which might actually be expected, having lived here in Thailand all my life and having the delivery guys turn up an hour late even though they said they were 5 minutes away).

Their website is http://www.bbqsandwichking.co.th/ if you need directions.

Anyways Mark was very open to discussion and friendly, offered us drinks and an appetizer for the short wait and we browsed the menu to see what we would be ordering.

Appetizer

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The Menu can be found on their website, but off the top of my head I remember seeing tater tots, hot dogs, alcoholic as well as non alcoholic drinks, quesadillas and of course, burgers. Chicken / Pork / Beef depending on your personal preferences.

I ordered the Chicken Quesadillas and Metro Burger. I think I will let the photos do the talking for now.

Chicken Quesadilla

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Cheese and Chicken Chunks

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Metro Burger on the Menu

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Metro Burger that comes along with a side of Tater Tots

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Split in Half

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Overall the burger was enjoyable, much better than what you would get anywhere in Bangkok. The patty is made from TF beef, not too dry but at the same time not too moist. I found the Chicken Quesadilla to be just average compared to what you would find overseas but still one of the better ones in Thailand. Tater Tots were great.

If you find yourself around here, do drop in and grab a bite. I saw a banana split off the menu written on one of the boards on the wall but didn't try it, since I was already stuffed. Prices are more than what you pay at a fast food place or Thai restaurant, but you get what you pay for. I definitely will be returning in the future whenever I crave a burger.

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BBQ Sandwich King (4/5)

(http://www.bbqsandwichking.co.th)

02-952-4075

78 Samakhee Road
Thasai

Nonthaburi, Thailand 11000