time to eat

The atmosphere is classic strip mall Indian vibes. The music is a gentle indian pop-rnb mix. I'm sinking into my chair rn. Life is good.

23 - ARJEE BHAJEE

but they have a cat in here. That's cute.

the Bain Marie is still full so I got the chicken thigh and chips, and a caramel milkshake. $16.

something easy, like a sausage roll and a steak pie ought to do it. Or it would, if the pie warmer had more than a measly selection of dried husks

11 - NIGHT 'N DAY

But I've wasted enough time talking about appetisers. It's time for the main, which I chose partially because the name is Mr Bean In Bangkok

It wouldn't be an Asian restaurant in a western country without a truly overwhelming selection of options. My analysis paralysis is gonna act up if I get too heavily invested in choosing the "correct" dish, so I'm just going to start with the mixed appetisers

plus an in-house dessert and "street food" menu

no, that's not two typos in the same post. This place really is called that, and the address is also 1 Riccarton Road. Remember how I said Monster Chicken used to be a pub? Well that pub was large enough to fit two whole restaurants in it. And not small ones, either

1 - THAI CHEF'S

...and the cow toilet

So anyway, I ordered the Garlic Bomb combo and got them to Cheese It (my words, not theirs).

But that's not the location I'm at today. Right now, I'm at number 1 Riccarton Road, enjoying a Three Boys Pilsener on the verandah overlooking Hagley Park. Cheers.

1 - MONSTER CHICKEN