Savoring the Delicate Sweetness and Texture of Bird’s Nest Dessert on Yaowarat Road
Bird's Nest Dessert
ThailandBangkok, Yaowarat (Chinatown)
- Food Travel Log
- Reasons not to boast about eating "Bird's Nest."
Walking through Yaowarat Road at night feels like crossing Thailand's border into China.
There's the rare "Bird's Nest Dessert." The texture is somewhere between tokoroten and kuzukiri, with a refined sweetness.
Priced at about 300-400 yen in Japanese currency, it feels too cheap. - Taste Rating
- Price
- ? Baht
- Meal Date
- 5/4/2019
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Bird's nest dessert has long been valued for its beauty and health benefits, with its origins tracing back to traditional Chinese medicine. It is one of Asia's premium ingredients and is particularly popular among women due to its collagen-rich nutritional value. However, its high price often leads people to question, "Is this really authentic bird's nest at this price?" In places like Thailand, it can be enjoyed relatively affordably. Additionally, Bangkok's Chinatown, Yaowarat, is a place where one can experience the fusion of Chinese culture and cuisine, making it not just a culinary destination but also a sightseeing spot. However, seeing the blog author indulging in a dessert so inexpensively they suspect its authenticity, it's reminiscent of someone proudly showing off a brand new fake watch saying, "Look, it's a Rolex," to their friend—an endearing image of an ordinary person.
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