A local’s guide to a holiday in Bangkok – 4 day itinerary & travel tips
There are so many different facets to Bangkok that it’s impossible to narrow Thailand’s capital city into one narrow mold. Yes, Bangkok – called affectionately by some as the “Big Mango” – does have its party reputation, put on garish display in movies like The Hangover Part II. But it also has its spiritual side, as illustrated by its many golden temples; its quiet, reflective side, as shown in its … Continue reading A local’s guide to a holiday in Bangkok – 4 day itinerary & travel tips
Top Restaurants in Grindelwald, Switzerland
Grindelwald is a ski and mountain hiking village hub in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps in the Jungfrau region. It has recently been made popular as it was the focal destination in popular Korean drama, Crash Landing On You (netflix.com). Most restaurants are located within the main road, Dorfstrasse, that runs across the village. Although, there are exceptions and they are worth going off the beaten path … Continue reading Top Restaurants in Grindelwald, Switzerland
Golden India – An Indian restaurant to avoid in Grindelwald, Switzerland
What is the food like? Bland and tasteless. Like most Indian restaurants, it has a full menu of all the usuals, like samosa, onion bhajia, briyani, chicken tikka, butter chicken, rogan josh, madras, vindaloo, tandoori, paneer, naan and even mango lassi and Cobra beer. Unfortunately, most of the dishes we tried are significantly under-flavoured and poorly cooked. A visit to Golden India won’t be fixing … Continue reading Golden India – An Indian restaurant to avoid in Grindelwald, Switzerland
Da Salvi – Best pizzeria and grill in Grindelwald, Switzerland
What is the food like? Fantastic wood-fire baked pizza and grilled meat. Da Salvi has a complete Italian menu of mozzarella with tomatoes, bruschetta, beef carpaccio, a variety of pasta as well as a full menu of pizza. The food is made astounding here thanks to the wood-fire oven the middle of the restaurant. The intense heat and smoke from the oven creates a yeasty, … Continue reading Da Salvi – Best pizzeria and grill in Grindelwald, Switzerland
Skihütte Genepi – Crazy fun lunch restaurant and bar in Grindelwald, Switzerland
What is the food like? Fabulous lunch grub. The best we had in Grindelwald. With a simple lunch menu consisting only of a soup, two salads, two burgers, two wraps, two pizzas, a doner kebab and fries, the crew at Genepi is able to focus on the task of making them fabulous. The Genepi Burger looks like those you see in an advertisement and it … Continue reading Skihütte Genepi – Crazy fun lunch restaurant and bar in Grindelwald, Switzerland
Adlerstube Restaurant – Cosy classic Swiss restaurant in Grindelwald, Switzerland
What is the food like? Classic Swiss with European infusion made from locally sourced ingredients. The kitchen dishes out Swiss Alps classics like Cordon Bleu veal, cheese fondue, raclette, smoked salmon, roast pike, rösti and alpine macaroni. Menu is completed with contemporary favourites like chicken wings, pulled pork burger, risotto, ravioli and roast beef. Dishes are served in healthy portions. They have the best salad … Continue reading Adlerstube Restaurant – Cosy classic Swiss restaurant in Grindelwald, Switzerland
Barrys Restaurant – Good value & cosy Swiss restaurant in Grindelwald, Switzerland
What is the food like? Swiss comfort food. Barrys serves a homely selection of popular Swiss dishes as well as comfort food like burgers and meat with mashed potatoes. On the Swiss representation, there are cheese fondue, meat fondue and a range of rösti – crispy thinly grated pan-fried potatoes. You can have the rösti with salmon, piri-piri chicken, beef cheek and even lamb curry. … Continue reading Barrys Restaurant – Good value & cosy Swiss restaurant in Grindelwald, Switzerland
Restaurant Belvedere – Attentive classic restaurant in Grindelwald, Switzerland
What is the food like? Classic Swiss with a dash of Italian. The restaurant serves buffet breakfast for hotel guests in the morning and offers an a la carte menu for dinner. The menu is created from meat and fish sourced from Switzerland. Expect char, perch, alpine salmon from the lakes and beef from the local farms. You will find Swiss traditional dishes like fondue, … Continue reading Restaurant Belvedere – Attentive classic restaurant in Grindelwald, Switzerland
Restaurant Glacier – A gratifying fine-dining culinary adventure in Grindelwald, Switzerland
What is the food like? Artistic and multi-dimensional. Chef Robert Steuri, who cut his teeth with multi-Michelin star chef Sergio Harman and Syrco Bakker, has created a gratifying tasting menu-only culinary adventure in this beautiful Swiss Alps boutique hotel. The creative use of ingredients to deliberately stretch our tastebuds in every dish is delightful. Expect juxtaposing sweet, salty, umami all in a dish as well … Continue reading Restaurant Glacier – A gratifying fine-dining culinary adventure in Grindelwald, Switzerland
Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald – Comprehensive family and dog friendly ski resort in charming Grindelwald, Switzerland
Where is it? Across the road from Grindelwald-First gondola station, one of the two main gondolas in Grindelwald. Grindelwald is a ski and mountain hiking village hub in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps in the Jungfrau region. It has recently been made popular as it was the focal destination in popular Korean drama, Crash Landing On You (netflix.com). Sunstar Hotel is on the east end of the … Continue reading Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald – Comprehensive family and dog friendly ski resort in charming Grindelwald, Switzerland