Buddys Bistro Terrace is a little, clean and well-decorated eating place with outdoor seating and indoor air-conditioned seating too fir the sizzling days, located right at the entrance of Nim City Daily in Chiang Mai. I discovered it while browsing for food after checking out a selection of Thai and Japanese restaurants nearby. Buddy saw me walking past his bistro and asked me if I had any other food in mind other than Japanese (which I did by the way). He was so welcoming I had to stop. Buddy, in his professional apron attire, was convivial and cordial and tried to personally understand what I was after. Once the choice was made and the food matter was out of the way and the order passed to the kitchen, he spoke a few words in Italian language and told me he was Australian, but of Lithuanian extraction. I then started slowly working my way through the menu, a thick folder with plenty of Western and Thai food, all looking yummy I must say. Yet, I had already gone for beef stroganoff and there was no room for changing my mind. I limited myself to browsing all the choices: chicken and potato curry, fish and chips, English pies, home-made burgers, you name it. The Thai menu was also extensive, with soups and currys and spicy salads… A good selection of Asian beers was available so I ordered a Lao Beer. Then my beef stew arrived and the adventure began: the meat was well-cookerd and so tenter it melted in the mouth, the mashed potatoes were smooth and with fresh herbs, and the bread was crunchy and tasty. I found nothing to complaint about while I slowly ate this filling and earthy dish. Excellent. I loved the eating experience and the chat with Buddy. The food and drinks are reasonably priced, and you can have your meal with a bottle of wine from next door Wine Connection, with no corkage charge being asked. I was told Fridays and Saturdays nights are the busiest in the plaza, with the area buzzing with locals and expats, so there is plenty of action. Buddys Bistro Terrace is located inside the Nim City Daily complex, 100 meters down from Rimping Supermarket, and has ample car parking outside. Give it a good try if you are in the area. You will not be disappointed. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/buddysterracebistro?fref=ts

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The Pub is an amazing place that offers just what you need to feel at home: great food, friendly staff with a smile, and an affable owner, a trendy atmosphere and some nice music. We are here today to talk about the food. The Pub chef hails from Chiang Mai and has a background in big hotels’ kitchens for many years (and it shows!) before deciding to run and help his long time friend Khun Sae, The Pub owner. His menu comprises tasty Thai food and a wide range of refreshing drinks, including Chang draft and Leo draft, plus a range of signature cocktails, as well as the usual suspects. We went for a couple of starters, prawns tempura and chicken satay. Sure, you cannot go wrong with these two dishes, yet they were both a step above average: tasty, not oily and not too salty. Plus the sauces that came with them were exceptionally tasty (and some even spicy!). The mains were two fish: one steamed and the other filleted and stir fried with ginger and herbs. We loved them both, and ate a dish of steamed veggies with olive oil or ‘nam prik’ sauce to accompany them. The tables were good and the dining room spacious and comfortable. So now you know: whether it’s for a quiet meal, Thai and fusion, chatting with friends with a drink or three, or perhaps you fancy some late music, head for The Pub. Enjoy the warm friendly atmosphere of this genuine Thai night place. Relax inside or seat in the spacious outdoor terrace, and enjoy your time chatting away or looking at your emails (yes, there is WiFi). At The Pub they offer: – Large selection of beers – Draft beers: Leo and Chang – Good range of wines, cocktails and spirits – Single Malt Whiskey – Mouthwatering western, fusion and Thai food – Food served every day, lunchtime and evening – Live music (low season sporadically or on request) – Outside tables and chairs in the terrace Large, comfortable, covered Sala for smokers Easy accessible location Extensive car parking Find The Pub in the middle of Klong Dao boulevard, right in the parking fronting the entrance of Southern Lanta Resort, behind the  Krung Thai Bank. For reservation or requests call Khun Sae on 080 0796900. Check them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KohLantaThePub/info

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