How can a steak house, which has been established for six years, possibly
escape our attention? Simple answer: it is a little off the beaten track.
However, after the visit by the dining out team, there should be many people
beating a path to Sure Park Steak House over the next few weeks. Why? Value
and venue.
We
were taken to Sure Park by Eileen and Norman, the proprietors of Yorkies on
Jomtien Beach Road. We have always found a recommendation from restaurateurs
should definitely be followed up, and this recommendation was so strong,
they even took us there!
It is five minutes away from Sukhumvit Road, but is a little out of the way.
A real backwater. The easiest approach is probably Soi Khaotalo, off
Sukhumvit, and sharp left into Soi Watboonsampan 9. When you get to the 7-11
on the corner on your left, you veer right and right again and immediately
left into Soi Mabyalai and Sure Park Steak House is plainly marked and has a
well illuminated sign.
You can drive in to their car park and then walk through the pathways to
several salas, or open air around the central pond with its fountains. It is
all very rustic, but quite charming. As it was a balmy night, we chose one
of the tables outside.
The staff is well trained and very friendly, and we were immediately made to
feel at home. When menus were brought for our perusal, even the briefest
overview showed that this was not going to be an expensive night. For
example, from the charcoal grill, a 200 gm tenderloin steak with all the
trimmings was B. 280. (B. 320 if you wanted the 250 gm portion.)
The Sure Park Steak House also caters for breakfasts, opening at 10 a.m. and
a full English breakfast is B. 140. Snacks and sandwiches can also be
ordered all day with most B. 75-90. Appetizers are in the range B. 80-180.
Soups, both clear and cream, B. 60-70 including a French onion soup. Salads,
and there are several, are B. 50-120.
Being a steak house we expected a large selection of charcoal grill items,
and we were not disappointed. Top of the list were the tenderloins with
vegetables and a choice of potato styles. Most grills (and there were two
pages of them) were around B. 240, so there was nothing to break the bank.
As we live in Thailand, we expected there to be a Thai menu as well, and
again we were not disappointed. Many choices and the average cost was around
B. 90.
There is a separate wine menu, with a small choice of Chilean and French,
with most under B. 700 per bottle. Local beers are B. 65-75.
We had a large selection of dishes between us all. French onion soups which
came with herb bread on the side, prawn cocktails, char-grilled tenderloins
(cooked to our order) and a salmon steak, with the plates delivered covered
with cloches, a la fine dining! We finished with Gaelic coffee which was
prepared at the table with all the ceremonies usually associated with
up-market dining. The food was good, and looking at the inexpensive prices,
represented top value for money.
It was a super night out. The band played in the background and all the old
favorites were enjoyed by everyone - and they will do requests. A young
guitar player (at least five years old) “played” at the front, and
highlighted just what a good family venue this was. The Chilean Cabernet
Sauvignon at B. 690 is a great (and inexpensive) drop and certainly worth
drinking. We enjoyed more than one bottle, and each time, the waiter brought
the cork for our approval before pouring a small measure for tasting. And
this is in an inexpensive family restaurant! This restaurant deserves its
‘recommended’ grading. Do try it. (If you get lost, then ring them!)
Sure Park Steak House, 185/70 Moo 6, (Soi Mabyailai 24, off Soi Nernplabwan
or via Watboonsampan Soi 9 which runs between Soi Khao Noi and Soi
Khaotalo), telephone 081 742 0625, secure parking in the grounds. Open seven
days 10 a.m. till 11 p.m. Band Thursday, Friday, Saturday evenings.
Unscrambling Scrambled Eggs
One of the most popular breakfast items is surely
scrambled eggs. Unfortunately, there are many breakfast cooks who simply
whisk the eggs, drop in the frying pad, toss a couple of times and serve.
Such a shame, as the morning scrambled egg does not need much embellishment
to make it into an interesting, as well as wholesome, dish.
Cooking Method:
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt, and ground black pepper together
until well blended. Melt butter in frying pan over medium-low heat until hot
(or if being very health-conscious, use polyunsaturated margarine); pour in
egg mixture. Reduce heat. As mixture begins to set on bottom and sides of
skillet, lift and fold over with spatula.
Cook until eggs are almost set; fold in tomato and shallots. Heat scrambled
eggs through; serve immediately.
(If you wish to give this recipe even more flavor, add chopped green and red
capsicum with the tomato and shallots and one teaspoon of chopped coriander
leaf as garnish.)
Ingredients
Serves 4
Large eggs
8
Milk
¼ cup
Salt
½ tspn
Ground black pepper
1/8 tspn
Butter
2 tbspns
Large tomato, chopped
1
Finely chopped shallots
1 tbspn
