Sorry for the strange title. This day, I rushed into a coin parking lot in 20-minute intervals! Since I have to pay for my own lunch parking fee, I am determined to return within the time limit... but I end up ordering one more dish due to a tempting setup. Gai Yan: Thai-style grilled chicken. Japanese ears might find it weird, but it's probably a wordplay. Recently, I've been practicing making Gai Yan-style chicken using a fish grill for reference. The taste is deliciously ethnic from the first bite. We're not quite at this level at home yet. I don't know what the difference is... Mini Paneangai: Strictly speaking, it might be different, but it's chicken red curry. It looks tough like a tough guy, but the taste is not super spicy, more mild. I intentionally leave some rice to pour this over it! Delicious! And you can add this for only ¥200! That's the trap, right there. With these two dishes, even if it's ¥1,000, I still get ¥110 in change! A miraculous restaurant in such a city! However, despite serving so quickly, I exceeded the parking time by 1 minute! haha

I had some errands nearby and was looking for a place to eat, so I visited this place I found. The shrimp curry was lukewarm. The taste wasn't bad, but it was more like a lunch quality. The soup was okay, could do without it. I took one sip and that was it. Maybe they put more effort into the food at night, but for lunch, it's like this most of the time. I wanted to have iced coffee but they didn't have it. Thank you for the meal.

When you enter the entrance, it may be a bit confusing with the takeout and dine-in sections separated. But no worries. The taste is excellent. The meat in the Gapao rice is not just ground meat, and the Tom Yum Ramen has plenty of shrimp and squid in it. They don't skimp on ingredients and don't rely on coconut milk to mask the flavors.

There were probably people from Russia, China, and Japan in addition to English-speaking countries. The staff only spoke Thai and a little Japanese, but it was not a problem at all. Everyone seemed happy as they pointed to the menu and placed their orders. It was interesting to see foreigners speaking broken English and Japanese to each other from a Japanese perspective. The portion of Pad Thai was still large and the spiciness was just right.

This place has seen several changes in ethnic restaurants over the years. This restaurant serves popular Thai cuisine with delicious seasoning. The dishes served are more generous than shown in the menu photos. Vegetables are used abundantly, especially the salad is delicious. The spiciness of Thai dishes can be adjusted to your liking. The Thai yakisoba has a large portion and excellent spiciness. The staff may not speak much Japanese, but it's not a problem. The drinks are also reasonably priced, starting from around 300 yen. It's a great restaurant.

Chicken Yakisoba (500 yen) - Thick curly noodles with a chewy texture, topped with steamed chicken for a satisfying Thai-style yakisoba. Crunchy bean sprouts add a nice touch. Simple yet delicious with just Thai soy sauce seasoning, it's a humble dish that you won't get tired of eating.

This is the second place of the day, and it seems that a restaurant that used to be in Itabashi moved here in 2019, but since the store information did not mention the relocation from the previous location, I didn't notice at all. When I entered around 8:00 p.m. on a weekday, the store was much larger than I expected, with two customers already seated (and four customers and two Uber drivers later). A friendly Thai woman guided me to a seat of my choice, so I sat at a table towards the back. The slightly shabby table and chairs actually gave off a nice vibe. The background music was Thai hits, and the TV was too small to see the program clearly. The drinks were reasonably priced and I was happy about that. I had a Superdry beer for 480 yen including tax and a Jim Beam Highball for 330 yen including tax to cheers. By the way, draft beer was Black Label for 380 yen including tax. For snacks, I had squid salad for 680 yen including tax. I wanted to order the curry stir-fry, a staple of Thai cuisine, but the fried spring rolls were also delicious. They were quite large, with three rolls filled generously. When I asked for a refill of the Highball, it came in a glass that was different in shape and size from the first one. For the finale, I ordered the Khao Soi for 780 yen including tax. Khao Soi is a curry noodle dish from Thailand and Laos, with a coconut milk-based curry soup that is not very spicy, similar to Massaman curry. The noodles included soft noodles in the soup and crispy noodles on top, with coriander and lime or lemon on the side. It's a dish that some people really enjoy. I personally prefer the Nepalese curry noodles known as Thukpa, but I also enjoyed the Khao Soi. It was quite filling, with toppings of chicken and onions. It was delicious.

I was determined to eat a lot, so I ordered the Gapao Rice, Mini Ramen, and Mini Curry Set (1090 yen). It was quite a hearty lunch, but I managed to finish it like a warrior. The staff seemed busy with takeout and delivery orders, so there wasn't the typical Japanese hospitality phrases like "welcome" or "thank you for waiting." If you can accept that, then you'll be satisfied with the cost performance here, especially if you're in the mood for Asian food.

There is a Thai restaurant located about 5 minutes from the Rokumata intersection in Ikebukuro, heading towards Oji on Meiji Street. Despite its inconvenient location with limited parking and far from the train station, this restaurant embodies affordable and delicious Thai cuisine. The prices are generally low, ranging from 500 to 800 yen per dish, making it a great value for money. The taste of the dishes is consistently good, with no disappointments. The restaurant has a clean and spacious seating area, and it is popular for takeout orders with delivery services frequently picking up orders. Overall, this hidden gem of a restaurant is worth visiting despite its challenging location.

You can enjoy Thai dishes such as Tod Mun, Kung Pao, Papaya Pok Pok, Curry, Fresh Spring Rolls, Pad Thai, etc. that are not often made at home. Tod Mun is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, so delicious! Pad Thai is great for takeout and goes well with drinks.

The original article published on 【Engel Coefficient Infinity 3rd】, where links and photos can be viewed without distortion, is available 【here】. -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- "Krua Chao Phraya" relocated and reopened in October 2019 along Meiji Street in North Ikebukuro, replacing the old store that was previously located at the current "Burn Kun Mae" location. First, I ordered this ↓ flavorful Khao Kua (fried rice) with a nice touch of spiciness, perfectly meeting my "spicy" request, the chicken minced meat salad known as Larb Gai. In addition to the piece of squid sticking out in the photo on the left, there are noticeable ingredients such as bell peppers, onions, and behind them, a good amount of Holy Basil in the Basil Stir-Fried Squid dish, also known as Gapao Plamuk. Enjoying some snacks and sipping on a cold beer! 😄

Located along Meiji Street, about a 10-minute walk from Kitaikebukuro Station on the Tobu Tojo Line, is the restaurant "Thai Street Food Restaurant Khrua Chaophraya". I visited for lunch in early January for the first time. The restaurant seemed to have undergone a renewal as the exterior was clean and free of the previous sticky photos of dishes on the windows. When I arrived at around 11:30, the sign on the door still said "Preparing", even though the opening time was listed as 11:00. However, a customer came for takeout, so I decided to try opening the door and was welcomed inside. The interior had been significantly renovated, with a new layout featuring a bar-like counter in the center and table seating throughout. The restaurant is run by a Thai couple, and the lunch menu offers a variety of Thai curries, noodles, and rice dishes, as well as a wide selection of tapioca drinks. I ordered the set menu "Chicken Ramen + Massaman Curry Don" for 890 yen. The ramen had white rice noodles with chicken, bean sprouts, and green onions, served in a light fish sauce-based broth. I added some chili condiments from the table to suit my taste. The curry was a Massaman curry with chicken, potatoes, and peanuts, known for its unique texture and flavor. Overall, the meal was delicious, and I was impressed by the effort put into the new menu and interior. Before leaving, I mentioned to the manager that the "Preparing" sign was still up, and we discovered that it had been flipped to "Open" by a customer who had come for takeout. It was a slightly amusing situation, but I enjoyed my meal. Thank you for the delicious food.

Located between Itabashi Station and Shimo-Itabashi Station, the Thai restaurant "Khrua Chaophraya" has moved. It has reopened between Kita-Ikebukuro Station and Sugamo-Shinden Station! From Ikebukuro, it took about a 15-minute walk to get there. It may look like a traditional Japanese-style pub, but it is indeed a Thai restaurant. Let's rediscover the simplicity of our hearts that we had almost forgotten, and enjoy some drinks. ★ Chang Beer ¥580 When you order Singha or Chang beer, you will receive shrimp crackers as a service. In other words, they want you to order Singha or Chang beer. Understood! ★ Minced Chicken Salad ¥580 The menu here is written in very simple Japanese, making it easy to understand. However, for someone familiar with Thai dish names, it may take a moment to figure out. Minced chicken salad... Oh, you mean Larb Gai. As someone who often says "Larb" as a habit, I have tried various types of Larb, but the one here is coarsely minced meat, with mild spiciness and a strong sour taste. It has a taste reminiscent of restaurants in Bangkok rather than the Isan region. ★ Mekong Coke ¥380 Although it is called Mekong Whiskey, it is actually mostly rum. When mixed with cola, it becomes a rum and coke. As someone who often says "Rum and Coke," I have tried various types of rum and coke, but this one, made with Indian McDowell rum, lacks the strong aroma of Nepalese Khukri rum and coke. However, you can still enjoy the unique taste of Mekong, making it a recommended choice. ★ Tom Yum Fried Rice ¥780 Well, this one can't be bad. By default, it is mildly spicy and juicy. If you want it spicier, they will bring a set of table condiments for you. As someone who often says "Spicy," I like to generously pour the chili fish sauce and prick nam pla on the fried rice for the ultimate enjoyment. It's a bit naughty, but it gives you a pleasant sensation. The menu also includes stir-fried dishes and deep-fried dishes, all reasonably priced. With access from many stations (although a bit far from each station), it's a great place for a casual meal with friends. ● "Curry Cell" Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CurryCell ● Twitter "Curry Cell": @hm_currycell

I found a Thai street food restaurant in Kita-Ikebukuro and decided to go in. It seems like the shop has moved from Shimbashi to this location, but there was a time when it operated in the original location as well. If you're interested in trying both the Gapao rice and curry, but also feel like having ramen, they have a set menu for that! The Gapao-Ramen-Curry set (lunch) includes Gapao rice, mini green curry, and mini Tom Yum ramen. The flavors are authentic with a unique sour aroma. Is it the Tom Yum soup or the condiments on the table that's responsible for that? The Gapao rice has a spicy kick and is delicious, but the rice was a bit too soft when it cooled down. The mini Tom Yum ramen is also spicy and authentic, with plenty of ingredients like rice noodles, bean sprouts, large shrimp, and squid. The green curry with chicken was flavorful and had generous chunks of chicken. Overall, it was a great experience enjoying Thai street food at this popular restaurant!

The restaurant was located in front of Ikebukuro West Exit, but it moved to Kami-Ikebukuro at the end of October. It's a bit farther now, but I took a detour by bus to get takeout. I ordered Pad Thai and Yam Wun Sen, and they were delicious as always! The new store is spacious, so I can relax without worrying about other customers. I definitely want to go back when I have time.

The authentic Thai cuisine served by Thai staff at this restaurant is delicious and affordable. It's great that you can get a large portion for only 50 yen. I often rely on takeout from here, so I hope they continue to do their best.