Hi Gary, I've been in a downward spiral recently with alcohol, depression, loneliness - all that good stuff. I love your reviews because of the positivity, and also the way you guys film it makes me feel like I'm actually there in the restaurant. For 20 or so minutes I can actually get out of my own head which is so nice. When you pulled out that Rick Stein book I was in stitches lol. 🤣Keep being you Gary (and cameraman) you don't always realise who you are helping sometimes. Many thanks, Jacob. edit: Thankyou guys so much for all your amazing messages to me❤I genuinely feel so uplifted the support is unreal. I'm so proud to be part of this community! Sending you all love ❤and see you all on the next video! 👌
Jacob, please know you are not alone. I also deal with loneliness and depression, but I found good people who support and encourage me, where I am in a good place now. Know you are among friends who have excellent taste in an amazing and humble UK food blogger, who shares his food experiences with us all. Sending you healing hugs and prayers that you find the help and care you need. Kindest regards, Anna-Marie in Pennsylvania USA!
So very sorry. I hope you can find some happiness. Since the death of my two husbands I've not been lonely as I have my dogs for company (a commitment, expense and restricting but lovely company) and I volunteer at my local hospital which gives life meaning. I hope you can find what works for you. x
What a delightful little place. Been to Hastings many times but never noticed this place. Great that you were able to show this. People will definitely want to go there. I will 💯.
100k! Congratulations sir, you're an inspiration to lots of new youtubers! This time next year there will be a PhotoFit of Gary issued to staff of every restaurant in the UK. " If you see this man walk in ..hit the Alert button, drop what you’re doing, don't mess up or you’re sacked!". In 5 years, ‘GaryEats Stars’ will carry more weight than Michelin Stars!!
I used to work for a well known fast service chain and we had mystery shoppers. The results of the mystery shops carried a big weight at head office and as we had cctv we soon could work out who the mystery shoppers were so as long as we were on the ball, they always got extra fast service and of course the hottest fries!!
In a way I hope not. As much as Gary deserves success part of what makes his channel so great is the authenticity of the reviews. If restaurants start recognising him and deliberately giving him great food and service in comparison to the average joe, as I expect they do with other certain big UA-cam reviewers, it'll lose that :(
Well done Gary, these places are hidden gems and deserve to get supported. The cooking is always up to scratch and well done to everyone that highlight these wonderful spots😊❤
I know that so many choose to eat at chains that you obviously have to cover them but I absolutely love it when you review independents, especially one as unique and good as this seems to be!
Superb review Gary as always. I work with a Thai woman who told me proper Thai food needs to be cooked for hours, and this is obviously what’s been done here. You’re a lucky man and this restaurant deserves all the business. My only criticism? I’m watching this in Canada, haven’t eaten dinner yet, and my mouth is watering!!!!! All the best sir, this is a gem.
50% of the experience is the environment you sit in. Gary was half way to enjoying his meal, then the attention to detail and quality of the food was brilliant, allowing the experience to be one he will repeat. Very clever customer service. 👍👏👏
So true. I think Gary knew the second he sat down he thought "we're on to a good one here" haha. He's right about London as well. If this was in London it would probably be on every "hidden gem" article on the web.
We used to live in Hastings but left before this place came on the scene, we do go back now and again and next time we will be visiting here. Brilliant vid Gary.
I have lived in Thailand for over 20 years and have NEVER been able to do a review like that. I'm not good at Thai spicy. My English wife is and she just asked me if we could go back for a visit. Som Tam THAI is one of her favourites. Great review Gary.
I have lived in Thailand for 12 years and have never been disappointed . The best food can be found at any stall that is busy. But it is difficult to find anything wrong anywhere.
As someone who's Hastings born and bred, this video made me so happy! I've been past this place thousands of times but never eaten in there. I will be now! I'd highly recommend trying "Orchard Rd at the Seadog" in Hastings, it's singaporean food and absolutley outstanding. I go at least once a month! They do an incredible roast on a sunday too!
Hello lovely Gary. What a quaint little place. I absolutely love your channel. You provide so much variety. We're never bored. All those dishes looked delicious. What a super video. Thank you to you and your dear Son. Have a lovely evening sweet x😊
Top quality food in a bookshop im stunned and you was and the price its unbelievable really , what more can you ask for food and wine and a good old book , your channel is a 10 ★ never boring , your review is always honest and you bring a smile on all our faces
No where but the UK where you get this, so quirky and unique! Love the fact you review unknown places as well as the well-known! I can only imagine how much I these small restaurants appreciate your videos Gary! They must improve their revenue after your reviews (if positive lol). What a promotion of our small business that will boost them and as the channel grows, people will be fighting to book these resturants! Keep up the fantastic work!
Hey Gary, great to see you featuring the town which became my home 9 years ago and there are so many great unique places to eat in Hastings and St Leonards on Sea.
Gary, this is easily my favourite review you’ve ever done. You’ve combined two of my greatest loves in life : food and literature. And Thai food, to boot! I wish I lived closer to this gem of a restaurant. Thank you so much for this, it’s really made my day. An easy 10/10 from me. An extra enthusiastic ‘cheers, mate!’
I know Hastings very well. I know this restuarant, but I've never eaten there. In fact my 1st feature film was made there back in 2022. It has a special place in my heart.
Never seen chicken satay served like that, usually little lumps on wooden skewers, that looked mouth watering! I love spicey Thai food, their sauces are to die for, when done well, the way you spoke they were done well and it deserved a 10star because of the way you spoke, with that catching smile on your face, real cloth napkins and shiny cutlery what's not to like!!!
Glad you mentioned the Chicken Satay as I've been bursting to comment but didn't (under no circumstances on this awesome channel) want to post an original negative comment. There's no such thing as CS in Thai food. It's a Malaysian dish and you would be hard-pressed to find it anywhere in Thailand, except for tourist traps that also flog Pad Thai and Green Curry. Satay in Thailand is pork...moo. If you do find it, it would never be chicken breast, always thigh, as breast is 1. too expensive and 2. too dry. I really admire Gary but when it comes to Thai food he's very 'Western'; Green curry is purely a Bangkok thing and Panang or Phanaeng Curry is the mildest Thai curry out there. Restaurant seems quite special though, but he should have gone for the Tom Kha Kai. Anyway, rant over, and sorry to hide it as a reply hehe.
@@jonnywas2665 Wouldn't call it a rant, you sound like you know what you're talking about! Personally and through some experience with Asian foods, the majority of Thai, Chinese, Indian cuisine in the UK are westernised, very little I suspect would be found in the countries they proclaim to be from. When I was still a schoolboy I had a friend whos family was from Jaipur, I went to "tea" many times at his home and ate some wonderful food, most of which I couldn't pronounce, his mother and older sister were amazing cooks, barely any of that food I had there, have I seen in Indian restaurants to this day! After all the most popular "curry" dish in the UK was invented in Glasgow, supposedly! I love tasty, spicey food, not to hot anymore, but food with flavour and oomph! One day when Gary has reached a million, he will probably be able to afford a trip to Thailand or Malaysia or both and try the real thing!
Now that is a restaurant meant for me. My passion is reading and collecting books. You are spot on when you said that there is a calming effect sitting among all those books. Whenever I want that effect I sit in my living room which has seven floor-to-ceiling bookcases holding several thousand hardcover books. I can look at all the ones I've read and all the ones still to be read. I can pull down a favorite and open it at random and read a few pages. And to have that experience while having a wonderful Thai meal, pure heaven. That food looked delicious. I wish we had smell-o-vision.
This is probably the happiest I have seen you, and that's saying a lot since you're almost always smiling. You really do bring joy to others. Makes me wish I was in the UK so I could try these places.
What a gem!! My husband & I love that area of Old Hastings and you have reminded us to take a day trip there soon, and try this treasure. Thank you Gary & Cameraman 🙌
Hello Gary. was delighted to see this review as i have dined at this quirky place maybe a dozen times and the same with a takeaway when staying at Hastings. I always have the Beef massaman which is always made with Top quality beef and the blending of the spices is at another level. The bookshop is owned by an Englishman with his Thai wife and i should imagine she was schooled by her mother and grandmother in cooking proper Thai food. When next in Hastings try the Rock A Nore Kitchen opposite the Fishing huts. A very small restaurant but fantastic food. The sort of lace your mate or maybe ex mate Rich Stein would discover in France.
Oh, this caught my eye! I love Thai food, and this looks like very homely, honest cooking. You can immediately tell it's no chain restaurant. Lovely sticky rice, care with presentation, and I can just tell from your reaction Gary that it is delicious. Chilli, when used correctly, is like salt; it lifts the flavours in a way that, without it, the meal is just flat. Bravo for Thai food on this channel! 👏
I love quirky places well away from chains and the herds who eat there (careful Ian!). Great find and this is exactly why your channel is booming, knowledgeable reviews at a great variety of places.
Great place, the books everywhere certainly makes this place different, totally agree with you supporting the family run business, all the food look wonderful glad you enjoyed your meal 😊thanks for sharing great review 😀
This channel has come such a long way & it's great to see. Others don't bother with Subscriber interaction once they get above a certain size, yet here we have over 1.5k comments & he replies to the majority... Top man is our Gary
That’s very kind to say thank you very much. I really respect everyone for watching and commenting it is a bit of a struggle to reply to everyone but while I can still do it I definitely will.
Thats a very quirky, unique restaurant! Your face on 1st bite of the starter told me everything! It did look like art! I thought the beef sauce looked so beautiful. Thai cuisine is very intelligent. The whole ethos is balance. Great review Gary! A footnote, I have no issue with cash-only to avoid extortionate banking fees, although many commenters equate it to tax-fiddles!
What an amazing find. Bookshop come Thai Restaurant something very different Gary, every dish looked amazing 👏 As was your review. Thankyou for bringing yet another gem to add to a must visit list
Just watched the Christmas dinner at The Old Fighting Cocks, at the end you say something you often do “Would I go back?” Would be a nice little series to revisit some of the places from back in the day before you were famous 😂
Hi Gary, I have never had Thai food in my life After watching this video I am going to book a table at a Thai restaurant here in Plymouth this week! Love watching your videos of different pubs, restaurants & cafes ! I get hungry just watching most of the time! Cheers 👋🏼
Gary another gem of a restaurant. Thai food is one of my favorites the food here looked absolutely amazing. I was drooling thru the entire video, I haven't had lunch yet, you are a lucky man. Another outstanding local business, a restaurant/bookstore is an interesting combination. Loved the review a solid ten for sure.........Cheers.
Gary your attention to detail in describing the food is just as awesome as the food itself. What a wonderful place and relaxing atmosphere. Well done to those who recommended it. Great review 👏
*Outstanding and Stand Out - This is how I would sum up what I’ve just watched 💯🙌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻* It felt crystal clear that these plates are from the heart- a passion to make meticulous food totally amazing,one for the books and the list !!
@@GaryEats absolutely lovely place I love books. The wall cupboard was packed top to bottom for some time with me. Have always dreamed of having a nice corner with my books actually 💯👍☺️☺️
Oh my goodness, books, my favourite things, food to eat, and it looked amazing, obviously tasted amazing, surrounded by books, what more could anybody ask for. Excellent show today.
What a brilliant idea for a restaurant. However, I suspect for bookworms it's rather dangerous to the wallet. You're bound to eat for long enough to spot many books to purchase.
We’ve been fortunate enough to have eaten here many times when we lived in East Sussex! The place is, as you said Gary, stunning! The Thai chef is fantastic and is happy to tailor any dish to the individual’s needs! We’re made up to see your video Gary, and that the place has not changed. Glad you liked the place as much as we did!! 👍👍🇹🇭
Garys personality is what makes this channel so awesome . Bless you Gary lovely personality I watch youre reviews when I eat nothing better then that❤❤
Reminds me of the Little Britain sketch where she (Ting Tong) turned the guy’s flat into a Thai restaurant when he was out. 😊 And as a foot note I’d rate Thai food (having been there) as the best in the world.
I prefer using cash. It's my money and I'll spend it how I like, without being tracked!!! Looks like a great place. Plenty books, which I like and food! Brilliant.
I think we should always try to use cash in small business. There is nothing worse than waiting on your money to be transferred and then their fees never mind the costs of upkeep on the card machines.
Just came across this channel by chance and can't stop myself from watching all the videos. Absolutely brilliant- Gary, I salute you. Keep going onwards and upwards.
What a delightful review Gary and so pleased you enjoyed the meal. Can't say I've ever eaten in a library before! Hope you didn't spill any food on their beautiful tablecloth!
i looked at the curry and was to me not very much. either. there is not that much meat either it is packed out with rice. i really would ask what G. on that plate does there even look like a 400g meal. but with a bit more flavour
My small local corner shop actually charge the customer a 60 pence transaction fee if using a debit/credit card. They do not highlight this and only on checking my receipt one day, did I realise that. So they must be making a fortune on this. So obviously they are not paying bank charges on their card machine but their customers are. I find that abhorrent. However, if this cafe adopted this form of payment, then they would not be responsible for payment. For such quality of food customers would only be happy to pay a small admin fee - well I would.
Gary, I discovered your Channel about a month ago (I still have many past episodes to watch). I believe you are a very skilled 'foodie' from experience starting in your mum and dads Pub. You have a great deal of 'knowledge'. Your audience consciously or unconsciously know this, hence building quickly to 104k subscribers (and many more to come). Also, your presentation is superb. Thank you and your 'camera man' for all your hard work.
Thank you Rose. I really appreciate that you have noticed that. What a wonderful comment. I do make mistakes and that's part of the experience, everything you see is authentic and thank you from the bottom of my heart
You lucky man. After a 3 week holiday in Thailand in 2000 (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket and Koh Samui) Thai food became my number one. It's just the best! The use of coconut instead of dairy is a big win for me and the huge variety of dishes never ends. Your chicken satay was perfect. Beautiful presentation. Confusion still exists about the curries. As I'm sure you know, green curry is hotter than red curry, counter intuitive given the colours! One more thing. These days "Kaffir" is considered a racial slur. Rightly or wrongly, they are now generally referred to as Makrut lime leaves. Whatever makes people happy 😁 Outstanding idea a bookshop and a restaurant, I wish them every success. Good job as always Gary.
Another Grat Review Gary. Haven't been to Hastings for about 13 years, but I so want to go there now to visit this place. Great to see your subscription numbers are growing so quickly!
Ive been into cafe bookshops before mainly serving tea/coffee cakes it is a novelty sitting in that kind of environment I would def go there food looks yummy.😋
I am so glad I found you I eagerly await your new vlogs, you are a fantastic food reviewer and always put a big smile on my face thank you Gary, you deserve all the viewers in the world xx
Interesting ambiance Gary, but quality meals beautifully presented. When done well, Thai is hard to beat. It was so good to see you so pleased with what you were presented. That Chicken Satay was really well presented and looked scrumptious.
Hi Gary , Your review makes me want to get on a train from London to Hastings. Listening to you i can taste the food. . BRILLIANT. . Bookshop and a restaurant a perfect combo
Just discovered you channel. Top notch and I'm really enjoying it. No faff just good honest reviews. Love you to visit Ireland and give us your opinion on the local cuisine.
What a great review Gary. Omg what a beautiful find. Great Thai food surrounded by books. The Thais really know how to cook and balance all the different spices . That food looked amazing and so nicely presented. I have visited Bangkok lots of times and just love the food. Who am I kidding I just love food lol. Fantastic as always Gary and it’s amazing that people in need are getting so much love and support thro your channel. Thanks for such a brilliant channel take care. Great score.
Seems like a great spot. My two favourite spaces.....a book shop and a good restaurant. Great video as always Gary. Might be the most likeable host/ comment section on UA-cam. Also 2 pound corkage is very cheap isn't it? Here in Ireland you'd pay a nice bit more.
What a gem! Thank you for introducing us to this haven of coziness of books and culinary comfort. You looked right at home, Gary. My guess is the owners appreciated your visit.
They should price each main £10.66
Brilliant comment
That’d be annoying though if you had to pay by cash. #shrapnel
@@ytgibbo
One in the eye for the banks! 😉
This wins comment for me today. They could do it at that too and still be making at least 300% profit the profit margins on Thai food is ridiculous
I love it when I see cash only lol
Hi Gary, I've been in a downward spiral recently with alcohol, depression, loneliness - all that good stuff. I love your reviews because of the positivity, and also the way you guys film it makes me feel like I'm actually there in the restaurant. For 20 or so minutes I can actually get out of my own head which is so nice. When you pulled out that Rick Stein book I was in stitches lol. 🤣Keep being you Gary (and cameraman) you don't always realise who you are helping sometimes.
Many thanks,
Jacob.
edit: Thankyou guys so much for all your amazing messages to me❤I genuinely feel so uplifted the support is unreal. I'm so proud to be part of this community! Sending you all love ❤and see you all on the next video! 👌
Amazing, the power some UA-camrs have, isn't it? I hope you're ok, Jacob x
Jacob, please know you are not alone. I also deal with loneliness and depression, but I found good people who support and encourage me, where I am in a good place now. Know you are among friends who have excellent taste in an amazing and humble UK food blogger, who shares his food experiences with us all. Sending you healing hugs and prayers that you find the help and care you need. Kindest regards, Anna-Marie in Pennsylvania USA!
So very sorry. I hope you can find some happiness. Since the death of my two husbands I've not been lonely as I have my dogs for company (a commitment, expense and restricting but lovely company) and I volunteer at my local hospital which gives life meaning. I hope you can find what works for you. x
I’m so very sorry to hear that Jacob. Please drop me an email when you can. Thank you.
@@simonsackett Thankyou Simon
I live in Hastings, didnt even know this restaurant was here, im definitely going there now, thanks for your review
It was absolutely excellent Stevie, give it a go
A bookshop and a restaurant! I love books- I love food! Eat your heart out Waterstones!
Don't give Waterstones any ideas lol
but i like Water and I like stones!
I'll get lost in there do like a read and willing to expand my taste buds
Many Thai restaurants have a swap shelf for books for tourists.
What a delightful little place. Been to Hastings many times but never noticed this place. Great that you were able to show this. People will definitely want to go there. I will 💯.
I really enjoyed this one, Janet, excellent food and totally different location
As someone who dines alone 90% of the time, I particularly enjoy watching your videos while eating. Curries looked exceptional! 🌶😋
Glad you like them! I hope you are all good
Kudos to Gary not only on his videos but the community he's brought together. Cheers, mate!
This is probably the nicest comment section on UA-cam genuinely 😄❤
@MitchellKJones: In full agreement.
It's a fantastic channel, with the best community on UA-cam Paul 👍
It's truly wonderful comment section (most of the time lol) the community we have all built is fantastic to see
Well said guys 😊
100k! Congratulations sir, you're an inspiration to lots of new youtubers!
This time next year there will be a PhotoFit of Gary issued to staff of every restaurant in the UK. " If you see this man walk in ..hit the Alert button, drop what you’re doing, don't mess up or you’re sacked!".
In 5 years, ‘GaryEats Stars’ will carry more weight than Michelin Stars!!
Lol I can't tell you how much this comment made me smile and laugh at the same time, thank you
I used to work for a well known fast service chain and we had mystery shoppers. The results of the mystery shops carried a big weight at head office and as we had cctv we soon could work out who the mystery shoppers were so as long as we were on the ball, they always got extra fast service and of course the hottest fries!!
In a way I hope not. As much as Gary deserves success part of what makes his channel so great is the authenticity of the reviews. If restaurants start recognising him and deliberately giving him great food and service in comparison to the average joe, as I expect they do with other certain big UA-cam reviewers, it'll lose that :(
I agree.
It would have been great to see the chef.
PS - Don't you ever use the napkin?
Well done Gary, these places are hidden gems and deserve to get supported. The cooking is always up to scratch and well done to everyone that highlight these wonderful spots😊❤
Thanks so much David 👍
I know that so many choose to eat at chains that you obviously have to cover them but I absolutely love it when you review independents, especially one as unique and good as this seems to be!
I have to say, visiting independent restaurants is my favourite especially when they’re this good
Superb review Gary as always.
I work with a Thai woman who told me proper Thai food needs to be cooked for hours, and this is obviously what’s been done here.
You’re a lucky man and this restaurant deserves all the business.
My only criticism?
I’m watching this in Canada, haven’t eaten dinner yet, and my mouth is watering!!!!!
All the best sir, this is a gem.
Hi Alan, head down to your local Thai place in Canada and give it a go!! Thank you and all the best
@@GaryEats ❤️
50% of the experience is the environment you sit in. Gary was half way to enjoying his meal, then the attention to detail and quality of the food was brilliant, allowing the experience to be one he will repeat. Very clever customer service. 👍👏👏
You have nailed it... couldn't agree more
A A Gill called it 'conviviality'. Can't be faked!!! I heard his talk at Hay on Wye when I was a volunteer.
So true. I think Gary knew the second he sat down he thought "we're on to a good one here" haha. He's right about London as well. If this was in London it would probably be on every "hidden gem" article on the web.
We used to live in Hastings but left before this place came on the scene, we do go back now and again and next time we will be visiting here. Brilliant vid Gary.
Give it a go Gerald, thank you
You probably need to make a reservation after this video goes viral
I have lived in Thailand for over 20 years and have NEVER been able to do a review like that. I'm not good at Thai spicy. My English wife is and she just asked me if we could go back for a visit. Som Tam THAI is one of her favourites. Great review Gary.
Thank you very much that’s very much appreciated
I have lived in Thailand for 12 years and have never been disappointed . The best food can be found at any stall that is busy. But it is difficult to find anything wrong anywhere.
Thank you for all the information, Jonathan. It’s appreciated.
As someone who's Hastings born and bred, this video made me so happy! I've been past this place thousands of times but never eaten in there. I will be now! I'd highly recommend trying "Orchard Rd at the Seadog" in Hastings, it's singaporean food and absolutley outstanding. I go at least once a month! They do an incredible roast on a sunday too!
Brilliant stuff, this is a lovely little place
Brilliant choice, terrific review. There will now be a stampede to get there. Gary, the one many promoter of local businesses! Well done.
Thank you ever so much Stephen
Hello lovely Gary. What a quaint little place. I absolutely love your channel. You provide so much variety. We're never bored. All those dishes looked delicious. What a super video. Thank you to you and your dear Son. Have a lovely evening sweet x😊
Thanks so much Butterfly, that means a lot as I try to mix up the content as much as possible. Please take care
@@GaryEats You're welcome Gary. Thank you too. Have a super evening with your family sweet x 😊
Such a cool place! Thank you for taking us there! Greetings from 🇸🇪🎉
Thank you ever so much
Top quality food in a bookshop im stunned and you was and the price its unbelievable really , what more can you ask for food and wine and a good old book , your channel is a 10 ★ never boring , your review is always honest and you bring a smile on all our faces
Couldn't agree more! Thank you 😄
Class - These places deserve the recognition. Love the pure honest reviews, don't change Gary!
That’s very kind to say, thank you very much
No where but the UK where you get this, so quirky and unique! Love the fact you review unknown places as well as the well-known! I can only imagine how much I these small restaurants appreciate your videos Gary! They must improve their revenue after your reviews (if positive lol). What a promotion of our small business that will boost them and as the channel grows, people will be fighting to book these resturants! Keep up the fantastic work!
Thank you Michelle, that's very kind and I try to mix it up. Take care!!
They are popular in Kyiv, the books are for customers to read as they relax. Also found them in Czech Republic
Have you travelled outside of the UK yet Michelle ?
This was Thai though?
Common in Australia. 🦘
Hey Gary, great to see you featuring the town which became my home 9 years ago and there are so many great unique places to eat in Hastings and St Leonards on Sea.
Lovely old Hastings, enjoyed it
I loved everything about this video, Gary. I love Thai food. I love books. And I love your passion and enthusiasm! Very well done, Sir! 😊
Glad you enjoyed it that makes me very happy
Gary, this is easily my favourite review you’ve ever done. You’ve combined two of my greatest loves in life : food and literature. And Thai food, to boot! I wish I lived closer to this gem of a restaurant. Thank you so much for this, it’s really made my day. An easy 10/10 from me. An extra enthusiastic ‘cheers, mate!’
I'm really happy you enjoyed this one, I had a feeling many would with the combination of food and books!
Only a few short days ago Gary got to 100K - Subscribers are already now at 104K
Well done Gary and the Camera Man
Thank you ever so much Tony, very kind
I suscribed yesterday!! I love the reviews.
I know Hastings very well. I know this restuarant, but I've never eaten there. In fact my 1st feature film was made there back in 2022. It has a special place in my heart.
Give it a go and congrats!
Never seen chicken satay served like that, usually little lumps on wooden skewers, that looked mouth watering! I love spicey Thai food, their sauces are to die for, when done well, the way you spoke they were done well and it deserved a 10star because of the way you spoke, with that catching smile on your face, real cloth napkins and shiny cutlery what's not to like!!!
Yep, I was shocked by how good the presentation was!
Glad you mentioned the Chicken Satay as I've been bursting to comment but didn't (under no circumstances on this awesome channel) want to post an original negative comment.
There's no such thing as CS in Thai food. It's a Malaysian dish and you would be hard-pressed to find it anywhere in Thailand, except for tourist traps that also flog Pad Thai and Green Curry. Satay in Thailand is pork...moo.
If you do find it, it would never be chicken breast, always thigh, as breast is 1. too expensive and 2. too dry.
I really admire Gary but when it comes to Thai food he's very 'Western'; Green curry is purely a Bangkok thing and Panang or Phanaeng Curry is the mildest Thai curry out there.
Restaurant seems quite special though, but he should have gone for the Tom Kha Kai.
Anyway, rant over, and sorry to hide it as a reply hehe.
@@jonnywas2665 Wouldn't call it a rant, you sound like you know what you're talking about! Personally and through some experience with Asian foods, the majority of Thai, Chinese, Indian cuisine in the UK are westernised, very little I suspect would be found in the countries they proclaim to be from. When I was still a schoolboy I had a friend whos family was from Jaipur, I went to "tea" many times at his home and ate some wonderful food, most of which I couldn't pronounce, his mother and older sister were amazing cooks, barely any of that food I had there, have I seen in Indian restaurants to this day! After all the most popular "curry" dish in the UK was invented in Glasgow, supposedly! I love tasty, spicey food, not to hot anymore, but food with flavour and oomph! One day when Gary has reached a million, he will probably be able to afford a trip to Thailand or Malaysia or both and try the real thing!
I love when you get excited by the food and the restaurant/cafe - especially when they are independent and local - you are a joy to watch
That’s really appreciated thank you very much
This place looks amazing, so unique. Well done to the 2 people who recommended it, a great find for your channel and most importantly, you enjoyed it!
It was absolutely excellent Samuel, loved it
I love how books make the acoustics so chill
Yep that’s how I saw it as well
Now that is a restaurant meant for me. My passion is reading and collecting books. You are spot on when you said that there is a calming effect sitting among all those books. Whenever I want that effect I sit in my living room which has seven floor-to-ceiling bookcases holding several thousand hardcover books. I can look at all the ones I've read and all the ones still to be read. I can pull down a favorite and open it at random and read a few pages. And to have that experience while having a wonderful Thai meal, pure heaven. That food looked delicious. I wish we had smell-o-vision.
This was simply outstanding and definitely one I’d recommend for the future
This is probably the happiest I have seen you, and that's saying a lot since you're almost always smiling. You really do bring joy to others. Makes me wish I was in the UK so I could try these places.
That’s so kind, Cynthia. Thank you very much. I really enjoyed this one.
What a gem!! My husband & I love that area of Old Hastings and you have reminded us to take a day trip there soon, and try this treasure. Thank you Gary & Cameraman 🙌
I promise you won’t be disappointed, Anna. This is a little gem.
Hello Gary. was delighted to see this review as i have dined at this quirky place maybe a dozen times and the same with a takeaway when staying at Hastings. I always have the Beef massaman which is always made with Top quality beef and the blending of the spices is at another level. The bookshop is owned by an Englishman with his Thai wife and i should imagine she was schooled by her mother and grandmother in cooking proper Thai food. When next in Hastings try the Rock A Nore Kitchen opposite the Fishing huts. A very small restaurant but fantastic food. The sort of lace your mate or maybe ex mate Rich Stein would discover in France.
You're really spoiling us Gary! God bless.
I'm trying my best!! Thank you
Oh, this caught my eye!
I love Thai food, and this looks like very homely, honest cooking. You can immediately tell it's no chain restaurant.
Lovely sticky rice, care with presentation, and I can just tell from your reaction Gary that it is delicious.
Chilli, when used correctly, is like salt; it lifts the flavours in a way that, without it, the meal is just flat.
Bravo for Thai food on this channel! 👏
Thanks so much Sean, it was absolutely delicious and glad you like Thai food!
Excellent, honest review...Bravo Gary.
That’s very kind, thank you, Stuart
What a wonderful place, to feed the body and soul. Well done for telling us about this place.
Is a fantastic place to visit Tony one I’d highly recommend
We’re happy when Gary enjoys his food 😂
Thank you ever so much lol
I love quirky places well away from chains and the herds who eat there (careful Ian!). Great find and this is exactly why your channel is booming, knowledgeable reviews at a great variety of places.
Thank you ever so much Ian, a real good find this
Thai food and books... heaven! 🥰
Could you ask for much more?
I was just about to say the same thing. £2 corkage for a bottle of wine and I'd be in there all day! 🌶📚
Great place, the books everywhere certainly makes this place different, totally agree with you supporting the family run business, all the food look wonderful glad you enjoyed your meal 😊thanks for sharing great review 😀
That’s very kind Lee this was an absolute gem
This channel has come such a long way & it's great to see. Others don't bother with Subscriber interaction once they get above a certain size, yet here we have over 1.5k comments & he replies to the majority... Top man is our Gary
That’s very kind to say thank you very much. I really respect everyone for watching and commenting it is a bit of a struggle to reply to everyone but while I can still do it I definitely will.
Thats a very quirky, unique restaurant! Your face on 1st bite of the starter told me everything! It did look like art! I thought the beef sauce looked so beautiful. Thai cuisine is very intelligent. The whole ethos is balance. Great review Gary! A footnote, I have no issue with cash-only to avoid extortionate banking fees, although many commenters equate it to tax-fiddles!
Amazing isn't it? Beautiful restaurant
Looking forward to watching this video. What a cool looking place . Hope that everyone has a great day.
Thank you ever so much Bino, have a great day
What an amazing find. Bookshop come Thai Restaurant something very different Gary, every dish looked amazing 👏 As was your review. Thankyou for bringing yet another gem to add to a must visit list
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Thank you for your videos Gary! Always a joy to watch and love the regularity 👍🏼😀
My pleasure and thank you
Just watched the Christmas dinner at The Old Fighting Cocks, at the end you say something you often do “Would I go back?” Would be a nice little series to revisit some of the places from back in the day before you were famous 😂
Lol that made me laugh, yes I can possible do that although last time people got annyoed that I went back to James May's Pub
I just love those moments of silence when the food is hitting the palate. Does he love it or hate it?
Brilliant.
That’s very kind to say, thank you very much
To hell with all these Michelin Star crooks out there,this is it !!
Nailed it!!
@@GaryEats thanks a lot.But this must be said,you are a very honest chap in the culinary jungle !!
Michelin star crooks! Well said!
Hi Gary, I have never had Thai food in my life After watching this video I am going to book a table at a Thai restaurant here in Plymouth this week!
Love watching your videos of different pubs, restaurants & cafes ! I get hungry just watching most of the time! Cheers 👋🏼
I hope you have a wonderful meal please let me know your thoughts, Michael
@ will do Gary! Thanks 🙏
Gary another gem of a restaurant. Thai food is one of my favorites the food here looked absolutely amazing. I was drooling thru the entire video, I haven't had lunch yet, you are a lucky man. Another outstanding local business, a restaurant/bookstore is an interesting combination. Loved the review a solid ten for sure.........Cheers.
This was a true hidden gem Daniel, loved it!
Gary your attention to detail in describing the food is just as awesome as the food itself. What a wonderful place and relaxing atmosphere. Well done to those who recommended it.
Great review 👏
So nice of you to say that, it really means more than you think
Gary another great video ! Cheers to you ! Let's go !Nom Nom
Many thanks Jason
*Outstanding and Stand Out - This is how I would sum up what I’ve just watched 💯🙌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻*
It felt crystal clear that these plates are from the heart- a passion to make meticulous food totally amazing,one for the books and the list !!
Thank you ever so much Glenda, overjoyed you liked this one as most have as well
@@GaryEats absolutely lovely place
I love books. The wall cupboard was packed top to bottom for some time with me. Have always dreamed of having a nice corner with my books actually 💯👍☺️☺️
Looked absolutely fabulous! Another on the 'to visit' list!
Hope you enjoy it!
Oh my goodness, books, my favourite things, food to eat, and it looked amazing, obviously tasted amazing, surrounded by books, what more could anybody ask for. Excellent show today.
This was just a joy to do and I absolutely loved it and I can’t wait to return. Thank you very much as always and hopefully see you soon.
What a brilliant idea for a restaurant. However, I suspect for bookworms it's rather dangerous to the wallet. You're bound to eat for long enough to spot many books to purchase.
It's wonderful isn't it... very quirky but so so brilliant
let it be!
We’ve been fortunate enough to have eaten here many times when we lived in East Sussex! The place is, as you said Gary, stunning! The Thai chef is fantastic and is happy to tailor any dish to the individual’s needs! We’re made up to see your video Gary, and that the place has not changed. Glad you liked the place as much as we did!! 👍👍🇹🇭
Loved it!! A real special place
This production is better than those from a TV station 💯💖
Wow that's big praise, thank you
You are really helping these nice places.
I really hope so, as this is a little gem deserves a lot more business
Garys personality is what makes this channel so awesome . Bless you Gary lovely personality I watch youre reviews when I eat nothing better then that❤❤
That is very kind to say thank you very much ❤️❤️
Reminds me of the Little Britain sketch where she (Ting Tong) turned the guy’s flat into a Thai restaurant when he was out. 😊
And as a foot note I’d rate Thai food (having been there) as the best in the world.
I think Thai food is up there with the best
Was it Ting Tong or Tong Ting?
@@markrushton1516 . Ting Tong
I prefer using cash. It's my money and I'll spend it how I like, without being tracked!!! Looks like a great place. Plenty books, which I like and food! Brilliant.
👍👍👍
Fair comment Andrew and thank you
@GaryEats you have a great, honest channel, mate. Keep going. And thanks for replying. A totally decent bloke.
Thank you!!
I think we should always try to use cash in small business. There is nothing worse than waiting on your money to be transferred and then their fees never mind the costs of upkeep on the card machines.
A bit novelty value only, but not bad.
The best Thai restaurant in the UK is KILN in Brewer St.
Can`t wait for your review of there!
No problem
Brewer Street W.1.?
Havent been there in years. Berwick Street. Raymonds Revue Bar.
@@lindacraig7486 Try KILN. You won`t be disappointed if you like Thai food
Just came across this channel by chance and can't stop myself from watching all the videos. Absolutely brilliant- Gary, I salute you. Keep going onwards and upwards.
That is very kind to say Darren, thank you very much for watching commenting and subscribing
What a delightful review Gary and so pleased you enjoyed the meal. Can't say I've ever eaten in a library before! Hope you didn't spill any food on their beautiful tablecloth!
I was very careful Richard and I do mean very careful
Rick's book discounted by 95%.They'll pay you to take it away.
Wow! There was hardly any curry on that plate.
Lol very funny
i looked at the curry and was to me not very much. either.
there is not that much meat either it is packed out with rice. i really would ask what G. on that plate does there even look like a 400g meal. but with a bit more flavour
Cash only to avoid bank charges!! More like Cooking the Books! LOL
Is that all you got out of this video Andy? Bit disappointed
@@GaryEats What's happened to your sense of Humour Gary? I thought it was quite clever .
My apologies Andy however I hate to tell you I’ve already seen this exact joke commented 2 or 3 times 😂
Andy that was funny.😂
Cash is king perhaps educate yourself
If you ever made a video where you manage to meet Rick Stein, I'd pay to watch it!
I don't think Rick will be rushing to feature in one lol
@@GaryEats 😂
Oh my goodness Gary, what an amazing review!! The food, the books, the colours! It warmed my heart and hope to make it there one day. God bless you ❤
That’s very kind to say thank you very much and you won’t be disappointed if you ever visit
Great review Gary 🎉 seemed strange why cash only?😮 but will definitely pop in when next in the area.😊
The owner just said he was sick of bank charges
Fed up paying bank charges, fed up paying income tax
What did you think of the food?
My small local corner shop actually charge the customer a 60 pence transaction fee if using a debit/credit card. They do not highlight this and only on checking my receipt one day, did I realise that. So they must be making a fortune on this. So obviously they are not paying bank charges on their card machine but their customers are. I find that abhorrent. However, if this cafe adopted this form of payment, then they would not be responsible for payment. For such quality of food customers would only be happy to pay a small admin fee - well I would.
Place looks amazing Gary...great review as always young man
Thank you very much, David
Best food channel on UA-cam bar none
Gary's videos are essential viewing.
That is big big praise and one that I'm so humble to hear, thank you
Definitely the best reviewer,no gimmicks just an honest review and a gent,the thinking man's reviewer.
Correct.
Yes I agree. May I just add the very best camerawork.
Gary, I discovered your Channel about a month ago (I still have many past episodes to watch). I believe you are a very skilled 'foodie' from experience starting in your mum and dads Pub. You have a great deal of 'knowledge'. Your audience consciously or unconsciously know this, hence building quickly to 104k subscribers (and many more to come). Also, your presentation is superb. Thank you and your 'camera man' for all your hard work.
Thank you Rose. I really appreciate that you have noticed that. What a wonderful comment. I do make mistakes and that's part of the experience, everything you see is authentic and thank you from the bottom of my heart
I love your smile. Always makes me happy to see your joy when reviewing a place you like.
I really appreciate that, thank you ever so much
Great to go to these hidden gems. Variety is super when quality comes through . Congratulations Gary ! 😊😊😊
Thank you ever so much
Brilliant review Gary, thanks for showing us what I think is a family run venue. Great work 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!!
I live in St Leonards-On-Sea next to Hastings. Thank you Gary for the review. I shall definitely visit - "Let's give it a go!"
Thomas.
You won’t be disappointed, Thomas that I promise
You lucky man. After a 3 week holiday in Thailand in 2000 (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket and Koh Samui) Thai food became my number one. It's just the best!
The use of coconut instead of dairy is a big win for me and the huge variety of dishes never ends.
Your chicken satay was perfect. Beautiful presentation.
Confusion still exists about the curries. As I'm sure you know, green curry is hotter than red curry, counter intuitive given the colours!
One more thing. These days "Kaffir" is considered a racial slur. Rightly or wrongly, they are now generally referred to as Makrut lime leaves. Whatever makes people happy 😁
Outstanding idea a bookshop and a restaurant, I wish them every success.
Good job as always Gary.
It’s very kind to say. I really enjoyed this one Timothy. It was a bit different but the food and the service was outstanding.
Your enthusiasm and passion is so endearing. xx
That’s so kind to say as always, Lindsey xx
Another Grat Review Gary. Haven't been to Hastings for about 13 years, but I so want to go there now to visit this place. Great to see your subscription numbers are growing so quickly!
Thank you so much. I'd highly recommend you give it a go
Ive been into cafe bookshops before mainly serving tea/coffee cakes it is a novelty sitting in that kind of environment I would def go there food looks yummy.😋
I totally agree!
I am so glad I found you I eagerly await your new vlogs, you are a fantastic food reviewer and always put a big smile on my face thank you Gary, you deserve all the viewers in the world xx
That’s a really lovely comment thank you very much xx
Interesting ambiance Gary, but quality meals beautifully presented. When done well, Thai is hard to beat. It was so good to see you so pleased with what you were presented. That Chicken Satay was really well presented and looked scrumptious.
All around Nicolas, I thought this was excellent value quality and location
Hi Gary , Your review makes me want to get on a train from London to Hastings. Listening to you i can taste the food. . BRILLIANT. . Bookshop and a restaurant a perfect combo
If you get the chance to visit David, I know you won’t be disappointed
Gary ..thank you for these lovely vlogs ..your audience appreciates your pleasant personality and reviews v much 🥰🥰
That’s very kind to say thank you very much. It’s also really appreciated. You have a great weekend.
That looked exceptional Thai food when cooked properly it is amazing food. The book shop atmosphere really good. For me this is a definite 10.
Thank you very much, Colin. I’m pleased we agree.
Just discovered you channel. Top notch and I'm really enjoying it. No faff just good honest reviews. Love you to visit Ireland and give us your opinion on the local cuisine.
That’s very kind to say thank you so very much
What a great review Gary. Omg what a beautiful find. Great Thai food surrounded by books. The Thais really know how to cook and balance all the different spices . That food looked amazing and so nicely presented. I have visited Bangkok lots of times and just love the food. Who am I kidding I just love food lol. Fantastic as always Gary and it’s amazing that people in need are getting so much love and support thro your channel. Thanks for such a brilliant channel take care. Great score.
That’s very kind to say as always, Pam this was a little gem and a great recommendation. Take care and have a great week ahead.
I think you were overjoyed Gary ... great review .."aaas always" 😉
Thank you very much, Mike
What a fabulous looking place! Thank you Gary.
Thank you so much
This sounds and looks sublime
Seems like a great spot. My two favourite spaces.....a book shop and a good restaurant.
Great video as always Gary. Might be the most likeable host/ comment section on UA-cam.
Also 2 pound corkage is very cheap isn't it? Here in Ireland you'd pay a nice bit more.
Thanks so much and it's a wonderful comment section 99.9% of the time 👍
What a fantastic venue, Mr G you deliver us such a great variety , ty for sharing 🎉food looked yumy and you had a smile like a 'Cheshire Cat'🐱❤
Thanks so much!!
Great review. Thanks for sharing this extraordinary restaurant/bookshop with us. Yet another revelatory experience.
Thank you so much
What a gem! Thank you for introducing us to this haven of coziness of books and culinary comfort. You looked right at home, Gary. My guess is the owners appreciated your visit.
No Kathleen, the pleasure is all mine. I really appreciate you watching
Excellent viewing Gary thanks. One for me to try when in area. That looked ❤❤❤❤ thanks guys think you guys are def 10/10 honest as ever. Thanks
If you’re ever in the area, Barry, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed