OzMan Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 My Thai gf tells me she cannot find any Western dark chocolate in BKK. Western meaning imported from Australia, UK or elsewhere. Any suggestions where I can buy some will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Lindt chocolate is available in nearly all the supermarkets, Tesco, Rimping, Tops, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Tesco Lotus has (not always) Tesco brand dark chocolate, which I like too much. To me it tastes like Cadbury's Bournville. Big C has (not always) the Casino brand chocolate from France. I don't like the milk chocolate, but the dark chocolate is very nice. Both brands are inexpensive, compared to other imported brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelaway Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Villa Market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 All the supermarkets and gourmet places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzMan Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 Thanks everyone for the tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.d Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 10:56 PM, chickenslegs said: Tesco Lotus has (not always) Tesco brand dark chocolate, which I like too much. To me it tastes like Cadbury's Bournville. Big C has (not always) the Casino brand chocolate from France. I don't like the milk chocolate, but the dark chocolate is very nice. Both brands are inexpensive, compared to other imported brands. Yes the Tesco's own chocolate is really great taste and value. I bought the dark chocolate with orange today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Not all dark chocolate are the same. True dark chocolate has a very high % of cacao around 70 + most supermarkets sell sugary low percentage crap I herb have a good selection https://th.iherb.com/pr/Valor-Intense-Dark-Chocolate-70-Cacao-3-5-oz-100-g/66579 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 21 minutes ago, james.d said: Yes the Tesco's own chocolate is really great taste and value. I bought the dark chocolate with orange today. what % cacoa ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 OP try doing your own shopping and not leave it to your girlfriend, surprising what you might find out there, might be cheaper also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.d Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 2/23/2019 at 4:11 AM, madmen said: what % cacoa ? Do not know nor care, it tasted great. Fine as a once in a while treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 So many dark chocolates (from 50% up to 90%). Hardly a major supermarket chain without. Ritter from Germany is also almost everywhere (50%, 70%). From Australia, UK? No, who would want this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 10:55 PM, BritManToo said: Lindt chocolate Dark with hazelnut, one of my favorites. 100gr price when I came to Thailand: 84 Baht. Today up to 113. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Ritters seems to be the only dark chocolate that is reasonably priced here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Villa have Bournville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 2/23/2019 at 4:10 AM, madmen said: Not all dark chocolate are the same. True dark chocolate has a very high % of cacao around 70 + most supermarkets sell sugary low percentage crap I herb have a good selection https://th.iherb.com/pr/Valor-Intense-Dark-Chocolate-70-Cacao-3-5-oz-100-g/66579 Lindt has several varieties of 3 oz real dark choc bars here, usually priced 110b+. The standard one is 72% cacoa, and then there's a more expensive 85 or 95% one... The 72% ones are widely available at many supermarket places in BKK.... I buy and like the taste of the Tesco's Finest chocolate with orange bar, but it doesn't have a particularly high cacao content, around 44-45%. In other words, it's sweet like regular chocolate, whereas the real dark chocolate tends to have a more bitter unsweetened flavor. The real dark chocolate with a high cacao content is actually supposed to be relatively good for your health eaten in moderation. If memory serves, for health purposes, you want a nutrition label for the chocolate that has roughly similar values for protein and sugar content. The sweeter chocolate has much higher sugar content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stud858 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 43 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: From Australia, UK? No, who would want this I like the double dipped dark chocolate Cherry ripe from Australia. Best Super antioxidant health bar. Cherry, coconut, dark choc. Hmmmgrllgrlhmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, stud858 said: I like the double dipped dark chocolate Cherry ripe from Australia. Don't take it serious, I am Swiss (and live in Germany long time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheungWan Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Always on the lookout for dark chocolate Toblerone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaeng Mak Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 10:56 PM, chickenslegs said: Tesco Lotus has (not always) Tesco brand dark chocolate, which I like too much. To me it tastes like Cadbury's Bournville. Big C has (not always) the Casino brand chocolate from France. I don't like the milk chocolate, but the dark chocolate is very nice. Both brands are inexpensive, compared to other imported brands. Never seen these two products in either a Tesco or Big C. And I have been here for decades and always go on the shopping trips. Where are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucysDad Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 This one is widely available and cheaper than Lindt..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.d Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Khaeng Mak said: Never seen these two products in either a Tesco or Big C. And I have been here for decades and always go on the shopping trips. Where are you located? If may say it depends where you live...they are available at the superstores in BKK not the mini branches near me. However, my local superstore at Laski might not have them for a week or two whereas the ones nearer expat areas (On-Nut for example) may/will be better stocked on a more regular basis. This is for tesco's BKk and I'm not sure about upcountry. Where have you been shopping for decades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upu2 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 If you want good quality make sure the Cocoa Butter which is the fat is a lot lower than the Cocoa Mass which is the actual chocolate. Lindt, Guylian and Godiva are good quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aforek Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Khaeng Mak said: Never seen these two products in either a Tesco or Big C. And I have been here for decades and always go on the shopping trips. Where are you located? Big C Extra have Casino black chocolate, yes very good and not too much expensive black chocolate is very good for this health when at 75% chocolate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 In case you want just the chocolate you can get it here: https://ducdepraslin.co.th/category/cooking-chocolate/ They also have delicious pralines ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 10:56 PM, chickenslegs said: Tesco Lotus has (not always) Tesco brand dark chocolate, which I like too much. To me it tastes like Cadbury's Bournville. Big C has (not always) the Casino brand chocolate from France. I don't like the milk chocolate, but the dark chocolate is very nice. Both brands are inexpensive, compared to other imported brands. Yes, agree with your comments and regarding Tesco Lotus, I buy their 85% Cacao cooking chocolate at about 65 baht a large bar, along with a small bag of crystallised orange and make my own orange chocolate bar and store it in the fridge. Unfortunately it doesn't stay there long enough! And as for Big C, their own Casino brand of 85% Cacao chocolate is a steal at 69 baht a bar and unfortunately my waistline gives that fact away!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 lots in Pattaya North Big C, so I can't believe that you cant find it in BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, Pilotman said: lots in Pattaya North Big C, so I can't believe that you cant find it in BKK. His girlfriend told him she didn't find it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 10:55 PM, BritManToo said: Lindt chocolate is available in nearly all the supermarkets, Tesco, Rimping, Tops, etc. Rimping also has blocks of excellent dark chocolate in a block, in the baking section: It's intended for baking, but well edible as a snack. Bought is many times for my teenage granddaughter who likes to bake, at Rimping on the river, at NIM center and at Promenada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, upu2 said: If you want good quality make sure the Cocoa Butter which is the fat is a lot lower than the Cocoa Mass which is the actual chocolate. Lindt, Guylian and Godiva are good quality There's some/a lot of off brand name, cheaper chocolate in Thailand that's coming from China... And speaking personally, I try to avoid any food or drink products manufactured in China for safety/health reasons. So I'm content to pay a bit more for Lindt or other brands manufactured elsewhere and probably with better core ingredients. You really have to be careful where a lot of the food products sold in Thailand are coming from... To my surprise and dismay, for example, I noticed sometime back that the Snickers chocolate bars sold in Thailand are manufactured in China, unlike the more common American product. I like Snickers, but don't want a Snickers made in China! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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