We reached Ayutthaya at around 12 noon, perfect time for lunch. We decided to go to Baan Watcharachai, one of the recommended restaurants listed in the Lonely Planet book. Our tuktuk driver even agreed to take us there for free before we went on paid tour!
As we entered the restaurant, I felt something was wrong. It was just an ordinary eatery and nothing similar to the descriptions in the book, though it was also a riverfront restaurant. We asked the waiters what was the name of the restaurant but they were just smiling. Uh oh... there was really something wrong! So we went outside and looked for the driver and told him that we wanted to eat at Baan Watcharacahi. He said the restaurant that we wanted was too far. His friend even said that it was closed due to the flood. Oh, the excuses! Still I insisted, good thing the driver caved in and finally drove us there. Arghh...
When we arrived at the place, I can really tell the difference! The place is huge and has a nice garden before you reach the place. There is also a stationary boat where you can have your lunch.
You need to remove your shoes before you enter the boat. Inside the boat were low tables and cushion chairs, similar to some Japanese restaurants where you need to sit Indian-style. The place is truly relaxing.
There are a lot of dishes to choose from. We ordered baked fish in three different yummy sauces and a sour and spicy tom yum soup with prawns.
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| Baked Fish + 3 yummy sauces |
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| Prawn Tom Yum |
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| Mich and I - ready for Ayutthaya Adventure |
