Another visit to Don Wai Market

My brother came to Bangkok again on biz last week. Knowing he left out some dried fish in the hotel fridge (bought at Don Wai the last trip), something of a regret; I offered to take him there again before he depart. I won't bore with repeated scenes of food stalls this time.

As a rule, I'll always skip breakfast and come with empty stomach. By then I am hungry and can't wait to eat. This time we chose another floating barge for its noodles. Well, it was also a feast for the eyes with such tranquil setting as backdrops.
















People still live and conduct biz the way as in the old days!
















A river boat at anchor next to us. Thought it was on permanent anchor until it yanked its engine and depart!
















A passing long tail boat seen over orchids by our table side! A five star setting!
















The market walkway was lined with blocks of wooden decks this time. At some spots my head could touch electrical wiring overhead if not being careful. Reason? Raining season has raised the water level of the river. Only then I realized part of the market is actually over water on stilts - as I looked around more observantly.

Each time I came and left with some new experiences. Also each of us has our favorite choice of foods to sample and take away. The only shortcoming is the size of our stomach!

Yaworat (Chinatown) by night

Each night a small stretch of Yaworat springs to life; transforming the street scene into a lively atmosphere filled with food stalls - brightly lighted in contrast to the neon signs above. Traffic get choked up even more as customers trickled in gradually for a meal by the sidewalk. By the early hours, they are pack and stack away in the alleys nearby.
















I like to feature more of Chinatown by night for a while.. but often it was a last minute decision to drop by without my camera. This time I made sure it was with me.

It was towards the end of the annual vegetarian festival, many food stalls still displayed the "Jei" banners around prominently.
































This is my favorite Wanton noodle, its' signboard declares it is authentic Cantonese. Trust me, booth the noodles and wantons are really good!
















It's location on Google Maps:

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This sign will help to locate the noodle stall at street corner.
















A number of dessert stalls - Chinese style.
















"Jei" dessert? These Chinese deserts normally has no meat content anyway.. can't fault them for displaying "Jei" banners too, right?





















Ginko & bird nest soups? Hmm.. not too sure how true are its bird nest content!
















This drink stall lady gave a look wondering why I took her picture?
















I don't have a English name for this (Chui Kway).. best translation is a form of Chinese pudding! (Anyone care to help?) Met a customer who came all the way from Silom Road just for it - a testimony of how good it is!
















This is a "Kway Chap" stall, there are two such stalls around. This is not my favorite but still well patronized nevertheless.





















There a long queue here for its spring rolls. I loved fried food but have to give it a miss for other healthier choices.

















Fruit vendors and some still on the move..





































This stall serves soup and fried noodles.. yet to patronize them.





















These Thai desserts mimic various tropical fruits in miniature.. with sweet bean paste inside.





















It always captivate passing children, he was seen scrutinizing piece by piece for a while. I was fascinated just as much! Happy to a pose with a broad smile.





















Find time to explore Yarowat by night.. surely you will discover something interesting each time. I still need many more visits to check them out all!

Still missed out my favorite 'hor fun' stall at entrance of Soi 6 - the best I had anywhere! It was closed for business this day.