Comments on: Thai-Restaurant Sida, Berlin Steglitz (Germany)

By: bonnjill

bonnjill — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:05:03 +0000

Actually, the heated trays are quite common in Chinese restaurants in Germany as well. They keep the serving plates warm while you eat. I thought they were pretty ingenious. As for the complementary drink at the end, I have been to Chinese restaurants in Germany that serve complementary plum wine, so it must be a German thing too. Glad you enjoyed your stay in Berlin. I discovered your blog searching for White Trash Fast Food. bonnjill’s last blog post..TGIF: Bad translations

By: squishies

squishies — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 01:26:07 +0000

Simon: YES! He does live in Sydney, that’s why I was like… what are you on? How is it possible that you have not had Thai before? He just shrugged and said that he and his friends never went out to eat Thai. Then I thought about all those Thai food outlets in shopping centre food courts and was (am) still puzzled. At least he’s tried it now, I suppose. But yeah, I also find it terribly unbelievable.

The staff, well definitely our waitress, spoke proficient German and English. Hehe she did have a slight German accent when speaking English. I was a bit surprised about the English bit, as the menu was in German with no English subtitles, but in a way, I shouldn’t have been because the German education system strong believes in educating the kids to be multi-lingual (whether or not they’re proficient is up to the kid, I suppose) – so they’re taught English, French, and Italian.

abercrombie: The tea was rather nice… I should have asked who their supplier was lol.

Hahah, hip flask! Terrible…

goofus: Yup, you put the plate/bowl on the tray and it’s actually quite effective! Those tea candles really does give out some heat! =D

Arwen from Hoglet K: Hehe tell me about it, I wish I managed to get a photo of the little pagoda thing we were sitting in!

Omg, they are! I was heaps surprised how many varieties are out there. Hehe, I suppose he hasn’t been able to find one? Don’t think there’s a market for them here. No tea cosy for him?

Haha tell me about it. If I remember correctly, my cousin said they do this with every customer.

Reemski: Lol, yeah sorry, I meant to get one up when I was over in Europe (Fu Manchu), but somehow that never happened.

I can’t believe how hot laab is!!! Some people’s mouths and stomachs are like iron I think =P

BELLE: Yeah, there are some pretty atrocious Chinese restaurants in Europe and it’s amazing how they get away with charging so much as well (then again, I’m always thinking about the prices in AUD… $15 for a Big Mac Value Meal!!! What the!!!). I’m not Thai, so I wouldn’t know how authentic they are either… unfortunately…

FFichiban: LOL, totally agree with you on all those mesmerising things you’ve mentioned – even when there’s nothing good on TV, somehow I just manage to sit there and watch crap when I could be doing something better… like post some more on EST hahahah

Yeeeeaaah, I know >_> strange huh? But I just went where my cousin took me and he felt like Thai. So sadly, no typical German fare posts coming up =(( But.. I’ve got a sushi post coming up! (He had the biggest craving for sushi and so hustled me in to one) lol I sense a “German food fail”

Anita: Yeah, he’s an odd one… or maybe it’s just that difficult teenage age haha.

By: Anita

Anita — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:09:39 +0000

LOL - I wonder about your brothers scale too! All the food looks great, what a lovely range of food you tried. Anita’s last blog post..Cherry Compote, Vanilla Bean Custard and Vienna Almond Cream Trifle

By: FFichiban

FFichiban — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:15:34 +0000

OOhh the food looks very good and I love their bowls and decor from what I can see hee hee. The heating panel is a very good idea, especially for the curries! Hee hee yeah flames are so mesmerizing… along with rivers & waterfalls, spirals and TV

But one question… why are you eating Thai in Germany? Should be feasting on whole pigs hee hee

FFichiban’s last blog post..Bentley Restaurant & Bar – Surry Hills, Sydney

By: BELLE

BELLE — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:31:11 +0000

I still remember a meal I had in a Chinese restaurant in Switzerland ages ago. Beef in black bean sauce. Erk! Your Thai meal looks alright, just like the ones in Sydney, though how authentic they are, I don't know! BELLE’s last blog post..A flying visit to Koko Black, Melbourne

By: Reemski

Reemski — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:11:11 +0000

I was wondering where you had disappeared to!? I love larb..but only ever had beef or chicken not duck, and it's always hot! Reemski’s last blog post..Subsolo Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar

By: Arwen from Hoglet K

Arwen from Hoglet K — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:14:59 +0000

The decor is strange, isn't it. I think pot warmers are a big thing in Germany. My German friend has been hunting for a candle powered teapot warmer in Sydney. It's cool that you got a free drink! Arwen from Hoglet K’s last blog post..Yak and Yeti

By: goofus

goofus — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:52:16 +0000

They all look delicious!

That heating tray is really interesting… I’m assuming you put the bowl/plate on the tray? Or else you’d have candles you’d want to just eat/lick clean. Did the heat transfer well?

That laab looks like something my mum makes – but using chicken instead of duck! She doesn’t make it hot though…. Hrmmm So maybe it isn’t anything like my mum makes haha

By: abercrombie

abercrombie — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:04:40 +0000

being a recently converted tea lover that tea sounds delish.. a fusion of my 3 favourite things is bound to be a winner no? green tea, mango, lychee

I think Pad Thai to me is like you are with Pad Sieu – I always have to try it.. always! That looks pretty decent.. not to saucy, not to dry *licks lips*

Spicy minced duck dish after your blog makes me want to try it even more!

Yummy pics and fun blog hehe…

If ever I go I shall remember to bring the hip flask to add a little something to the pina colada

By: Simon

Simon — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:10:52 +0000

Does your brother live in Sydney? If so, I find that exceedingly hard to believe. When I was driving around the Hunter Valley, there wasn’t a single town I went through without a Thai restaurant. Chinese? Every now and then. Thai? Everywhere! So with the numbers we have in Sydney… I’m not saying he’s lying. Just find it unbelievable!

Thai rambling aside, the food look real good. Like the carrot garnish as well. Did the staff speak German, or English with a German accent? Did you find either unusual?