I had the pleasure of eating with Between Bites and “Bubba” (ok chris I really gotta get used to calling you that since apparently that is your online name!) after a company event. I was a bit shy since “Bubba” (sorry Chris will put this in quotation marks muna!) was there and I’m a shy person really! They decided to go have dinner at ThaiDara, a Thai resto place located at Gilmore. Having limited knowledge about Thai food I didn’t even try to order for myself and left everything to Between Bites to choose.
We had good conversation about food, photography, the event, life and everything. I haven’t shot guerilla style in a long time ever since I got my strobe setup. I was lucky to have decent shots for this blog post. Armed with just my speedlight I set out to capture what would be one of the best meals this year so far!
Interior of ThaiDara
ThaiDara
On the menu was:
Tom Yan Gai
Tom Yan Gai
According to Between Bites, it is the Famous Thai spicy soup with mushroom, lemongrass, galangga, and kaffir leaves. I’ve always wondered what Tom Yan was. I actually liked the soup. A bit less spicy for my taste, but I enjoyed it. You can order it in Chicken or Seafood. We had seafood.
Thai BBQ Chicken
Thai BBQ Chicken
I actually really enjoyed this dish. This was something I’ve tasted before. Aside from Pad Thai, this is another Thai dish that I really enjoyed. The skin was nice and charred but didn’t have the burnt flavor. I didn’t even need to use the dipping sauce which was sweet and sour!
Green Curry
Green Curry
This was something I took only a little of. I am not fond of curry. I don’t think I will develop a taste for it. It was actually pretty good, so I wonder what RED curry would taste like. Maybe its something I can stomach myself through. (Pun intended!)
Yellow Curry Rice
Yellow Curry Rice
Now Thai Rice is something I REALLY LIKE. What with all the pineapples, seafood, nuts, and different flavors. I’ve always ordered one of their variations of Fried Rice at different Thai restos. This with the chicken bbq is a big hit for me.
Milk Tea
Milk Tea
I didn’t get to try the Milk Tea. But based on how “Bubba” slurped it down it must have been REALLY GOOD!
Lemonade w/ Mint Leaves
Lemonade w/ Mint Leaves
Now this is the drink Between Bites ordered for me. I was only supposed to get water since I was super dehydrated from the previous event but she got it nonetheless. Lemonade in itself was refreshing enough throw into the mix Mint leaves and it was just what the doctor ordered on a HOT HOT summer day.
I offered to pay or at least split the bill but Between Bites and Bubba were having none of it. I told I was already hitching but Bubba paid. (Thanks again Chris!) I have to treat this two soon! I hope I get a chance to! Dinner and food is only 1 part of a great dining experience the other part would be great company. I always love eating with fellow foodies. Not only are the stories about food experiences great, but they know how to appreciate great food. It was a simple dinner but a GREAT MEAL. Thanks for the company Between Bites and Bubba! Seriously let’s do it again!
Between Bites and Bubba
My recommendation? Definitely a must try. Its quaint little bistro style was refreshing. I love how small and cozy it was and yet I didn’t feel cramped at any point. The staff was friendly and accommodating. They even had neat little TIN bowls for the bill and a tin pitcher for the water!
Thai Dara Bangkok Street Food
Granada St., Valencia,
Quezon City.
(632) 568 0651
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Meron palang ganyan sa Granada? Love the food photos!
I agree, it was a simple dinner but a GREAT meal =)
Let’s do it again soon!
Nice shots carlos! Jane’s inspired to toy with her SLR again and finally use the 50mm lens I got her 2 years ago.
LOL Thanks for visiting Chris!!
Sure basta you guys invite me, I’ll drop everything and go. hehe… Yey sige sige. 2 years?!? Time to put that into good use na!