There was an outrageous queue when Hot-Star first opened at EmQuartier. Thais went gaga for the 30cm-long Taiwanese fried chicken. It was reported that there were two-long-hour queues for the fried chicken!
For Malaysians, of course it went beyond our comprehension. “Just a BIG piece of fried chicken, with chilli powder sprinkle on top“, my fellow Malaysia Mari (Came from Malaysia) friend said.
Esplanade Ratchadapisek
Hot-Star@EsplanadeThe hype died down, and second branch with table dining also opened at Esplanade Ratchadapisek. A mall closer from home, at MRT Thailand Cultural Centre, exit 3.
Feel like homeWalking in to the shop, it felt like home. Taiwanese-Chinese street snacks and Chinese pop songs blazing away, it smells and sounds like home. They even played a Lee Hom song … yay! Ai ni jieu dteng yi ai je ji. And also a Jay Chou song. Double yipee. I am more Chinese than I thought, huh?
Yumz!The XXL Chicken is sold at 139 baht each, and I also ordered a glass of Plum Lemonade at 49 baht.
FingerlickingliciousJuicy and succulent, just like how Taiwanese fried chicken is supposed to be. But perhaps a bit more crispy, would be perfect.
A pack of chilli sauce provided with the fried chickenAnd of course, they have to adapt to local taste with a pack of chilli sauce provided. Please do NOT spoil the original taste lah. Aiyooo. Not all food need sauce dipping, you know?!
A passionate advocate for independent and solo travel, I traded life in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the vibrant streets of Bangkok, Thailand. This shift is all thanks to a "chance encounter" in 2009 that led to marriage with my Thai husband. I currently split my time between Bangkok (my main base) and Kuala Lumpur for family—documenting the unique blend of a Malaysian life lived abroad.
hey isn’t this the one we had in taipei
Not sure whether it’s the same brand , but it’s here in Bangkok now!