Tidbit Treasure

Dear me, fallen way behind in the review stakes. But rest assured we have certainly been checking out a plethora of Bangkok restos. I'm pleased to report that Tidbit Treasure on Sukhumvit Soi 33/1 is really quite a little treasure too. Decor-wise, we're talking Wanchai greasy spoon or London Chinatown cheap Poons which is fine by me so long as the food is good and the price is right. Luckily, Tidbit Treasure scores highly on both points. We ordered Mah Po beancurd, prawn baked with glass noodles, and - I just couldn't resist - half a crispy aromatic duck.

The beancurd was wonderful - soft tofu and minced pork with the slight peppery & chili flavour unadulterated by Thai additions. The prawns were a nice contrast with a healthy hint of coriander. The duck itself was just like Chinatown: crispy skin, moist meat... But alas no bone to chew on as they had shredded all the meat off it and taken the bones away. Oh well, so long as there is hoi sin sauce... The only problem was the pancake which was sweet. Yuk.

We came here for dimsum too, but unfortunately this did not live up to our dinner experience. I won't go into detail. Just that Shanghai dumplings (xiao long bao) should have some juice in it?