Japanese Friends | 日本からの友達

My former hairdresser in Japan recently moved to Bangkok. We have a nice history together--we traveled to Kyushu by train, held a barbecue in the park, enjoyed "girl talks", and challenged eating beef sushi together. My friend, M, and her husband came over to my apartment one Friday morning to hang out.

I had been waiting since February for her to come and cut my hair. I love her hairdressing style...she gave me a great new look. Yay! ^_^

The front...

...the back.

While cutting, her husband, Mr. Y, mentioned that Masaman Curry was ranked as the world's best food, by CNN writers. He suggested we go out and try. I researched the shop, and off we went.

This is Masaman Curry:

This curry is from Southern Thailand. It is filled with lamb meat, as it is a Muslim dish. The taste was not spicy at all, but full of flavor and complexity. Very nice!

Next, I suggested to my friends to challenge the ghost house (お化け屋) at Mansion 7. We bought our tickets and waited about 20 minutes to enter....

The outside of the haunted house:

Inside, Mr. Y led the way, with his wife behind, and I at the rear. We screamed a lot. I won't reveal to you what is inside, but I will say a few things:

• Before entering, they do a body scan (!)
• High heels are not permitted inside. Staff will provide you with Croc shoes to wear.
• You must hold a rope while walking through -- some rooms are completely black, and you will have to "feel" your way to the exit.
• When you enter a room, the door you entered from closes, preventing you from turning back!
• There is a long list of rules (provided in English) and some include: "No children under 13" and "If you become too scared, put your hand up and a staff member will come and assist you." Also, "Do not cause panic" and "No person suffering from physical or emotional stress is allowed inside." Whoa. o_O

They recently opened a Part II here, and it's even scarier than the house we entered. I hope you will try!

Masaman Curry can be enjoyed at Lemongrass, Sukhumvit Soi 24. BTS Phrom Phong. 350 Baht. Dark Mansion is at Mansion 7. MRT Huai Kwang. 150 Baht per person.