tubehero Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Dear all, Last week I visited the Gourmet Market and was astonished to find that they were selling expensive Japanese strawberries. A box of 9 berries would cost around 800 baht, so essential one equals 100 baht. Are they really that special? Has anyone tried and what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaka Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 I consider myself a strawberry afficionade but no strawberries are worth that price! Just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 900 baht at isetan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) 900 baht at isetan Tasty? Just buy the cheaper ones and cover them in cream. Works for me......anyone for tennis? Edited March 18, 2012 by smokie36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 900 baht at isetan Tasty? Just buy the cheaper ones and cover them in cream. Works for me......anyone for tennis? cant afford it i only looked the best Ive had is from ChiangRai actually hard to describe, but sorta crunchy on the outside, and soft inside. very sweet, but not sickly so mmmmmmmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubehero Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hi everyone, so I conclude that I should not buy those Japanese strawberries. However, I have not been able to find good berries here. For example, I bought a small box of American strawberries at Gourmet market, but it feels mediocre. Any place to consider? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 900 baht at isetan Tasty? Just buy the cheaper ones and cover them in cream. Works for me......anyone for tennis? cant afford it i only looked the best Ive had is from ChiangRai actually hard to describe, but sorta crunchy on the outside, and soft inside. very sweet, but not sickly so mmmmmmmmmmmmm Did you dip them in chocolate? Come on...fess up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hi everyone, so I conclude that I should not buy those Japanese strawberries. However, I have not been able to find good berries here. For example, I bought a small box of American strawberries at Gourmet market, but it feels mediocre. Any place to consider? Thank you I wouldn't pay 800 Baht for a punnet of strawbs. Get some bananas or pineapple instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 tubehero there is another japanese or might be korean import strawberries - costs 189Baht at central chidlom they were already very good pricy nonetheless. i only had them once. ever note to that yid: as a special rare occasion treat ONLY! not a habitual thing the chiangrai ones were absolutely ohhh so yummy! but can only get that when my source goes to CR and is kind enough to come back with a small tray for me. (150Baht I think) and NO! wouldnt not dip such fine quality strawbs in anything. not even chocolates. why change something that is already so exceptional in itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 A wee spoonful of sugar on top? No? Then get a bigger order and make your own jam. Then you have nice strawberries for a couple of months...yummmmy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 smokie my 'sweetness' (pun intended) if you ever get to try these strawbs you will understand why I tell you again - no additives of any kind needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Japanese strawberries. A box of 9 berries would cost around 800 baht At that price the questions begs asking - Do they glow in the dark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koknia Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Those berries are cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANICMINER Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 i did see those japanese strawberries, but i am not a strawberry fan, so have not tried them yet. However, i have tried those gigantic japanese apples, which are the size of grapefruits, and cost about 200 baht each. they are nice apples - sweet and crisp - but i have tasted equally as good for 20 baht an apple. I also bought a 500 baht box of those large tangerines, and they are really nice, and worth the extra expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyG Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 The strawberries aren't meant to be bought and eaten. They (along with melons and a few other fruit) are intended as gifts. They're supposed to look perfect and be really expensive so that the recipient realises how much "you care". In this context taste isn't that important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 smokie my 'sweetness' (pun intended) if you ever get to try these strawbs you will understand why I tell you again - no additives of any kind needed I get my fix from my granny's garden...free and delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 ^^ such a show off LOL AyG - yes while they may be bought as gifts by someone, they should and DO get eaten by others I would presume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 ^^ such a show off LOL AyG - yes while they may be bought as gifts by someone, they should and DO get eaten by others I would presume Not by me. <calculates how many beers he can buy for 900 Baht> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 only the self professed (semi?) alkie can turn a topic discussing strawberries into a beer drinking fest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubehero Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Hi MiG16, I will go to Central Chidlom sometimes to buy those berries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 yes i think they were 189 baht! expensive but still better than 900. you can then give the 711Baht as beer funds to smokie he will love you forever then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 yes i think they were 189 baht! expensive but still better than 900. you can then give the 711Baht as beer funds to smokie he will love you forever then I know a bar which sells strawberry beer...or banana beer if you prefer... I'd like to try these 900 Baht strawbs though....are they talked to every day by the Japanese emperor or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronz28 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I won't be buying anything grown or made in Japan for the next 600 years...when the radiation contamination subsides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I won't be buying anything grown or made in Japan for the next 600 years...when the radiation contamination subsides. On the contrary I'm munching a kilo a day and hope to hire myself out for parties etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Wasnt expecting a delivery but got home and found this little paclage of surprise waiting for me dont let the pale ish colours fool you. It is the best strawberries ive had (but keep in mind ive not and will prolly not get to try those 900baht a pack ones ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Wasnt expecting a delivery but got home and found this little paclage of surprise waiting for me dont let the pale ish colours fool you. It is the best strawberries ive had (but keep in mind ive not and will prolly not get to try those 900baht a pack ones ) Perfect. I'll bring the nice bread and we can have toast with jam for breakfast..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poanoi Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 You really ought to try out Mangkoot (Mangosteen) they truly are the queen of fruits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Wasnt expecting a delivery but got home and found this little paclage of surprise waiting for me dont let the pale ish colours fool you. It is the best strawberries ive had (but keep in mind ive not and will prolly not get to try those 900baht a pack ones ) Perfect. I'll bring the nice bread and we can have toast with jam for breakfast..... you better hurry in that case finished half pack late last night.....and just about to munch on the rest for my morning tea although...why make jam out of these luscious strawbs........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Wasnt expecting a delivery but got home and found this little paclage of surprise waiting for me dont let the pale ish colours fool you. It is the best strawberries ive had (but keep in mind ive not and will prolly not get to try those 900baht a pack ones ) Perfect. I'll bring the nice bread and we can have toast with jam for breakfast..... you better hurry in that case finished half pack late last night.....and just about to munch on the rest for my morning tea although...why make jam out of these luscious strawbs........ Very healthy of you! Don't worry 'bout the rest of us scurvy laden pirates...arrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG16 Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I did say I would wait....and offered to share...... but.....cant trust a yid and his promises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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