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    Home » Articles » Thai Food and Travel » Vegan in Thailand

    Taling Pling Thai Gastrocafe Jay Menu

    14 October, 2012 by Kip Leave a Comment

    Crispy Beancurd and Chayote

    Crispy Beancurd and Stir Fried Chayote

    I had plans to meet a friend for lunch one afternoon at Taling Pling, a popular staple restaurant in Bangkok. There are half a dozen outlets in the city and it's a well known and reliable brand that is popular among many. While the business doesn't normally have a dedicated vegetarian menu, during Thailand's vegetarian (jay) festival they put together a separate list of veggie friendly offerings.

    Maybe have a thorough read of the 2012 menu.

    Taling Pling Kin Jay Menu

    Taling Pling Kin Jay Menu

    Anyway I spent all of lunch excitedly talking to the friend I see no more than once a year, if that, so I didn't actually take any notes to accompany the pictures. What that means is you get to look at some pretty food without much description.

    The chayote leaves were smoky and simple, a great accompaniment for the bolder tofu dish I'd ordered.

    Stir Fried Chayote with Red Chili

    Stir Fried Chayote with Red Chili

    The bean curd was one of the most inspiring plates of food I sampled on this trip. Thais do magical things with the texture of tofu, and this was an example of how perfect tofu should be – smooth and soft on the inside with an everlasting crispy exterior, coated in a sweet and tangy sauce. I've made many variations of this in my home kitchen since.

    Crispy Beancurd

    Crispy Beancurd at Taling Pling

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