Buccaneer Thai
We finally got to try the new Buccaneer Thai Restaurant for lunch today (barely 2 hours after our chicken rice brunch!). Buccaneer Thai is a branch of the Buccaneer Western Restaurant which is just around the corner of the same building.
The menu even had a chili guide of how spicy you want your food to be. Since it was our first time and didn’t want to push our luck, we settled for 1 chili, which was described as “Mildly spicy and will leave a warm glow in the mouth”.
As you know, I didn’t have to think too much about what I wanted to eat. Thai food to me is just this :
Hubby ordered Sea Food Tom Yam and I thought it was one of the best tom yam soup I’ve ever had. Just the right kind of spiciness that tingles your tongue but didn’t make you want to bloat yourself with water. So I guess the 1 Chili level is right for us!
Sis Jacq is not a Chili eater but the tom yam was so good that she rather tortured her tongue that give up. That good, I’m telling you.
The place was elegant and nicely accented with some Thai decorative items. Besides the open floor, they also offer 2 private areas with a round table.
It was in these rooms that we found 2 very interesting pieces of wall decoration.
I noticed that Thais are very loyal to the King. You can guarantee that his picture will adorn the wall of any Thai establishments here in Brunei. At the Buccaneer Thai, they have a lovely picture of our Sultan and the Thailand King during his 60th Anniversary in Bangkok last year.
There was also a lovely picture of all the Royalty from around the world from the same function and I was probably there scrutinizing the photo for around 5 mins!
Food was great and the decorations made the place even more special. It was reasonable too. Our food cost us less than B$50.
So much for less than $50?
My friend complained about their service though.
Nonnie, it was actually less than $45. That day, the service was ok, maybe when they are busy and short-staff, there will be some problems. You should go!
my hubby and I always eat a lot of times especially during dinner.
the food is really great especially the seafood tom yum. that’s the reason i kept on coming back..We also tried the oyster in chili and mushroom sauce and the mixture of flavor is just right.
thumbs up.
abi, I totally agree with you about the tom yum, they are really good! Will try the oyster in chilli next visit, thanks for the tips