When Din Daeng is mentioned, many people think of "braised goose". Yes, but today is not the day to eat goose, so we went to eat pork instead. The story is that we were sitting and working when we suddenly wanted to eat satay. The shop at the mouth of the alley was not to our liking, so we wanted to eat famous food. We got it.

The taxi ride to Tha Din Daeng at around 9:00 PM revealed a quiet atmosphere. The restaurant we were eager to try, O Ki (the original) Moo Satay, was highly recommended by a local for its deliciousness. Spotting flickering lights at our destination, we were relieved to find it still open. Without hesitation, we secured a table and eagerly placed our order.


The owner of the shop said, "We only have 30 skewers of satay left. Do you want them?" "Of course," we replied. "We've come all this way." The wait wasn't long, but there was some background noise as the staff prepared to close up shop. "What are you doing here at this hour?" they joked. "They're about to close!" Soon enough, the last plate of satay arrived, along with the staff's apologies to several customers who came by to buy some. "This is the last plate," they said. "It's for that table over there." We were proud to have gotten the last table. It remained to be seen whether it was worth the taxi fare and the grumbling from our friend.

The marinated pork was incredibly succulent, not just dry and lean like cardboard. It had marbling throughout, making it tender and juicy. The satay sauce, with its prominent curry powder, was rich in both aroma and flavor. 30 skewers for 3 people? Oh my goodness! I could scream! Why didn't I come here right after work?!

The peanut sauce, or satay sauce, was delicious. I almost asked the owner if I could take some home to spread on toast, but I was afraid he would throw a chair at me, so I decided against it. Maybe next time! The pickled cucumber and onion relish, or "achar," wasn't the prettiest color (no red chili), but the fresh vegetables and the sweet and sour sauce were refreshing. It wasn't like some places that just sprinkle sugar water on it. Eating the satay with the achar was pure bliss. If you're ever in the area, be sure to stop by and try it. I'm even considering taking a taxi there just to eat it again.

Thank you for visiting.

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