Street Food, Bangkok

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9 Nov 2018

After my not so exciting walk along Rambuttri Lane, noticed quite a number of local stalls across the road. These were the real local flavors!
Street Vendor

Pomogranite Juice

Super Sweet Pancakes with Egg Yolk and Shredded Coconut Fillings

Grilled Bananas

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