Saab Wer Thai Esan Restaurant

Don't be fooled by it's humble exterior. Saab Wer is the home of extremely delicious Esan delights!  "Saab wer" in fact means "extremely delicious" in the Esan dialect from North-Eastern Thailand and the food definitely lives up to this namesake.  We leave our dinner choices in the hand of owner Noi who recommends we begin with a series of entrees: Saab Wer Prawns ($9.90 for 4), Golden Bags ($7.00 for 4) and Moo Ping ($8.90) – Grilled marinated pork skewers with a serve of sticky rice. The Golden Bags are Saab Wer's take on traditional Moneybags and are wrapped in a glassy, crunchy wonton wrapper. Far from the stock-standard pork and and prawn offering – these are filled with a s...

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(As seen in Ciao Magazine, Edited by Sharon Gerrard): EXTREMELY DELICIOUS is the english translation of the North Eastern Thai expression (The Essan Region to be exact) for “Saab Wer" Sticky rice runs wild in this region, a distinct characteristic to its neighboring Laos, but a cuisine all it’s own. Another feature is the heat you will find in these dishes, and where the much loved GREEN PAPAYA SALAD (Som Tam) originated. Sticky rice is commonly rolled into a ball, eating with your hands, dipping the sour hotness of that dressing. A number of protein versions available and we opted for the Tiger Prawn one. The colder weather makes for a perfect dish of comfort from the family of Chefs and...

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(As seen in the Ciao Magazine, edited by Sharon Gerrard): Extremely delicious is the English translation of the northeastern Thai expression (the Essan region exactly) for "Saab Who" Grief The sticky rice runs wildly in this region, a pronounced characteristic for its neighboring Laos, but a kitchen that is everything else. Another feature is the heat you find in these courts, and where the a lot of loved green papayasalate (SOM TAM) comes. Sticky rice is generally rolled into a ball that eats with the hands, the acid heat of this bandage dives. A number of protein versions available and we have decided for the Tigerwarnelen. Grief The colder weather ensures a perfect plate of comfort fr...

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Don't be fooled by it's humble exterior. Saab Wer is the home of extremely delicious Esan delights!  "Saab wer" in fact means "extremely delicious" in the Esan dialect from North-Eastern Thailand and the food definitely lives up to this namesake.  We leave our dinner choices in the hand of owner Noi who recommends we begin with a series of entrees: Saab Wer Prawns ($9.90 for 4), Golden Bags ($7.00 for 4) and Moo Ping ($8.90) – Grilled marinated pork skewers with a serve of sticky rice. The Golden Bags are Saab Wer's take on traditional Moneybags and are wrapped in a glassy, crunchy wonton wrapper. Far from the stock-standard pork and and prawn offering – these are filled with a s...

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Familly run restaurant where everything is super fresh - try the prawn coconut rice & the BBQ pork neck - yum !! Nice courtyard out the back.

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