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[Food Review] Thai Street Bar - A rare Issan food restaurant in Amsterdam.

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Although there are a few Thai restaurants in Amsterdam, but one particular Thai dish that I had been missing was - Tom Yum with Pork. Although Amsterdam has a few Thai restaurants, I was missing a specific Thai dish that I had missed dearly - Tom yum with pork. Tom Yum Moo features any pork and Tom Yum Ka Moo features pork knuckles. While Tom Yum Goong (with shrimp) or Tom Yum Kai (with chicken) are commonly found, it was challenging to find a restaurant that served Tom Yum with pork. Personally, I believe that the combination of pork and Tom Yum soup is simply the best.

Amsterdam Thai Street Bar - Exterior
Amsterdam Thai Street Bar - Interior


The Thai street bar caught my eye after a quick online search, near the well-known Red Light district of Amsterdam. The place boasts ahipster vibe with fuchsia-colored lighting and a mixture of modern and traditional design.



To start off my meal, I indulged in a deliciously rich and sweet Thai milk tea, which immediately transported me back to the bustling streets of Bangkok. Sipping on the tea was a perfect way to whet my appetite for the main course - the dish I had been craving for so long, Tom Yum with Pork.


Then I got my long-awaited Tom Yum Moo, which was filled with pork slices, possibly pork leg, and mushrooms. While I wished the slices could have been a bit thicker, the broth itself was quite satisfying. Once again, it was proven that Tom Yum is always best with pork. The soup was served with a bowl of white rice, and I was tempted to put the rice inside the soup bowl to fully enjoy the soup.


Amsterdam Thai Street Bar - Tom Yum Soup With Pork

The restaurant also had some fun elements, including two gambling machines and various Thai ornaments. When you look at their website, it seems like more of a Thai club or bar. They currently don't accept reservations, only walk-ins.

Amsterdam Thai Street Bar - Interior


Be sure to check out the video below for a one-minute video of Thai street bar.



Thai Street Bar
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 32, 1012 GD Amsterdam
+31 020 622 6992
https://www.thaistreetbar.nl/

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