BKK Jan 2013: Mr Jones' Orphanage

 

A visit to Seenspace is never completed without visiting Roast Cafe (read all about it here & here) and Mr Jones' Orphanage. I've missed this whimsical cafe previously as my stomach was filled to the brim. I can't forgive myself if I were to miss my chance this time round. 

 
 Are you ready to step into this whimsical world?

Before that, some rules & regulations first. If you're wondering who are the orphans - they are actually teddy bears! They carry a wide range of teddy bears which are made available for sale. Go ahead and adopt one today!

New items on the menu, which we didn't really try :( I'll leave it for the next visit.

Fling getting excited at trying out this place. To be honest, we were full from our earlier meal @ Roast, but just had to squeeze into this cafe to take a look. 

Inside, be greeted with a mini carousel filled with fruits and wooden horses.
 
Well, you can't ride on it, just for decorative purpose.  
 

Definitely scoring high on their decor. I felt as if I was being brought back to my childhood days in a time machine. Can you spot paper planes dangling high from the ceiling?

Rules from yesteryear.

Menu displayed out on wooden boards, categorized accordingly.

This is the reason why this is the most welcoming orphanage in the world
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Although there are sandwiches and savoury snacks on the menu, cakes are the main reason to come here! There is enough variety to satisfy any kind of sweet tooth - pistachio & honey cake, scone with jam, cupcakes with all kinds of fillings and a triple chocolate M&M KitKat cake with chocolate mousse filling. To add icing to the cake, there are cookies, brownies and many more desserts available for your selection.

Self-entertainment while waiting for our item to be served.
 
Items are served on enamel plates & come with a surprise by the side :) Our order of smiling cream brulee (120THB) came & served with a smile.

 It was a pity that we didn't get to try out their cakes, but one thing for sure - I'll be back! 

Mr Jones' Orphanage 

Ground Floor, SeenSpace 251/1 

Thong Lor Soi 13

Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Tel: +66 2 185 2378

Lil Bro's NS journey: Passing Out Parade

 

After sending lil bro to BMTC on his enlistment day, 2 months seemed to zoom pass (at least for me!) I'll try to make sure that I head home during weekends to have dinner with him - catching up on his army life & listening to the stories that all recruits have to tell. Soon, it was time for his passing out parade (POP). The parade was held at The Float @ Marina Bay at 8am, way earlier than my normal working day! 

We walked across the bridge & I could see that the best sections on the platforms were gradually filled up. Had to half-run and half-drag Leecher's big body to reach the destination.

 

Oh man, you could smell the recruits from afar! Haha, all of them were drenched in sweat from their late night road march. 
 

Families and friends making their way up the platform. 

Waiting for the ceremony to begin. The sun was shining upon us, thankfully, we had our shades on :) Leecher with his ridiculous shades over specs look. 

The parade started with the march in of the recruits. This was a combined POP of several coys, so there were plenty of families + friends on the floating platform.
 
Felt as if I'm watching the National Day Parade, just that the contingents were all in green instead of a myriad of colours.
 

After the recruits toss their jockey caps into the air, it marked the end of the parade. Honestly, even though my lil bro told me exactly where he was standing, I couldn't distinguish him from all the rest from afar. The boys all looked the same in their uniform and tanned skin!

  

Headed down to 7th Coy to look for him, or rather, he was on the lookout for me.
 
With the BMTC flag, lol!   
 

Presented with a surprise! So proud of the lil bro :)  

 
This cheeky fellow with his achievement, lol! 
 
His friends came along as well.  
 
Melvin graduated on the same day as well, so 小舅's family came along too.    
 
A couple of lil bro's dragonboat friends were in the area, so they witnessed the ceremony on water. Cool huh?   
 
lil bro can't wait to head for breakfast as he was starving. We headed to Burger King @ Marina Sq for breakfast, which he devoured a set within minutes.
 
Once again, he had to take pics with the medal - which he claimed that it will lose its air-time after today, lol!    
 
1st part of NS journey completed! Till the next post, tata!

BKK Jan 2013: Roast Cafe

The first visit was awesome and unforgettable, so I just had to make a trip back to this enchanting cafe. This time round, I brought Fling along as companion. Fling was surprised that I was able to find this little gem in BKK, haha! This area was entirely different from the BKK that she imagined. A different vibe, she said. The journey to the cafe seemed shorter, perhaps I was familiar with the roads and knew where to turn into the cafe.

 

Check out the crowd on the 1st floor! I was hoping that we'll be able to get seats given the popularity of the cafe. 

 
They have changed their table display from my last visit. I was really tempted to bring some of these goodies home, but managed to stop myself, lol! 
 

Hello Ted! What are you doing here? Whenever I see Ted, this image will flash to my mind

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 HAHA, which reminded me ~ I have yet to watch this movie! Shall watch it with Leecher during our next movie night @ home :)

 

Couch seats this time round & we had a nice little corner to ourselves with ample space for food + belongings. 

A rare moment of Fling enjoying her bread. Friends of her will know that she hates bread to the core and will "死掉" (in her own words) if she were to eat bread.

Drinks that accompanied our dinner.

 

We didn't get to try any of their signature items previously. This time, I ordered 2 of their recommended items - The original Maryland crab cakes (THB350) for appetizer. Boy boy, once again, Roast did not disappoint! Fling began to understand why I insisted on coming back. 

 

Their signature duck confit, served with baked potatoes, poached egg and salad by the side. Duck confit was well-seasoned, though a tad salty for my liking. So I paired it with the raspberry sauce for a different taste :) 

 

With sister Fling, a converted fan by now :) Looking forward to my next visit!

Roast Coffee & Eatery

2/F Seenspace, Thong Lor Soi 13

Tel: 02 185 2866

Alight at Thong Lor BTS and head towards exit 3 (map & directions here)