"Deep fried mars bars" aren't a thing found on many menus outside of tourist attractions like Edinburgh, Story of its creation was in the papers years ago, A drunk English student thought he was being smart in a chip shop, "Will you deep fry this? Will you deep fry that, you jocks deep fry anything up here?" that sort of thing. Guy ended up saying "look mate you're holding up the queue I'll deep fry anything you want as long as you pay for it" so he asked for a mars bar thinking he was smart and got sold a 60 pence bar of chocolate for a fiver. They're apparently not bad, I wouldn't know, its not a thing Scottish people eat.
@@theroamingcook just saw you don't give the wee lad shite but don't mind a treat, brilliant mate. We got brought up on absolutely filth food in the UK nice to see folks being sensible
Don’t know if you knew this but scones are actually a Scottish creation and are believed to be named after Scone (pronounced to rhyme with soon) where the palace and abbey of Scone is located. It’s where the Stone of Destiny was located and the monarchs of Scotland sat atop it to be proclaimed. There is a replica there but the original is in a new museum in Perth, Perthshire which isn’t too far away. It’s also quite common for Scottish stews and steak pies to have sausages in them, which is something my Mum used to do and those stewed sausages were always lovely. But with Hogmanay and Ne’er Day (New Year) traditionally being a more important celebration in Scotland than Christmas, Steak Pie, mash and veg is the traditional Ne’er Day’s meal…but you’ll never find kidney in a traditional Scottish Steak Pie, only large chunks of steak and occasionally (if you so wish) chunks of sausage.
@ 👍🏻🤪 Glasgow boy here, I’m over the moon you enjoyed your time in Scotland 🏴 especially the food, one place you must go if you haven’t been in a drive through Glencoe 👍🏻 it will make the hairs on your body stand up and reduces some people to tears with it’s beauty 👌🏻
Brilliant, Scotland is on my bucket list and your foray into Edinburgh was another reason I need to go! I have heard about Haggis forever, but being in the states, it isn't something one finds here. Having eaten at several of your recommended places in Bangkok, when you liked the Haggis, I've got to give it a go now that a trusted reviewer liked it. Thanks, Gary, for bringing us along with your family on your trip and showing us some great Scottish food to try, those places are going into my Maps pin collection. Cheers Mate!
I love Haggis, neeps and taties, never had ot with that sauce. Shortbread biscuits and scones are delicious 😋. I miss being in Scotland but not the weather. I now live in Spain 🇪🇸
Really good video Gary, good production, shots of Edinburgh and even liked the Scottish tunes on top. Not just cos it's in my old stomping ground. Think you'll need to start doing more of these travel videos. There's a good Thai restaurant in Edinburgh on Thistle street called 'Dusit'.
We have Mars bars in Canada! I also judge a restaurant by their fries (chips) if they are hand cut and double fried they deserve a michellin recognition! When you're back in Bangkok we are going for proper poutine!
As a lover of intestines and organ meats, I'd really love to taste that haggis which I've never found anywhere here in the States. The comfort food at Mums also looks spot on, especially in that Scottish climate. The mars bar and the pastries seemed ok, but the only sweet dish that looked good was the raspberry one at the end with the soaked oats. The finnan haddie chowder would be a fitting closer to a day in Edinburgh, I'm sure. I think a trip to Scotland would cause me to say "I'm just here for the food". Been waiting three days to watch this since life intruded, but I'm glad I watched.
Really enjoyed even if super strange watching you blog in my hometown instead of BK! The weather is why we come to Thailand for holidays. Glad you loved the food and were open minded on the haggis. Creamy sauce like that over the top is relatively recent phenomenon- never had that when I was younger but am now partial to peppercorn sauce on the side. My husband loves HP sauce on his haggis which is actually quite nice too! If you have Cullen Skink again I highly recommend a side of chunky chips on the side for dunking. Soooo tasty and absolute comfort. PS if you are probably 21% Scottish that usually means you are a 100% American tourist!! PPS am now curious is your Thai accent sounds as funny to Thai people as your Scottish accent does to me ;-)
good vid, the royal mile stretches between the castle and the palace, the cathedral (church it doesnt have a bishop) is only about a quarter way down ;)
If you're missing some Thai food I can highly recommend Ting Thai Caravan on Tivot Place or Lothian Road. The food is excellent and reasonably priced, some great dishes on the menu too! Glad you're trying some Scottsh tucker!! :)
Hi Gary and family 🎉 great video and interesting. May you will eat something in Ireland? If you pass by. I had a lot of Irish customers last week, they are very friendly and smiling people 😊. Young Japanese ladies are smiling a lot and a little bit shy, it's funny. North Americans are super nice, most of the time. I still don't see any Thaï tourists... IDK why. ✋🏻 Hi five from France Guys 👋
Och aye away up the road Gary. A great city & a great vid but you know the royal mile isn’t the best place to find the best place food. Had to laugh when you said the cold is getting into your bones 🥶 get back to Thailand before the winter 😎
Sadly, a bit stereotypical. Scotland has some of the best seafood and game in the world, and here we have deep fried mars bars. It’s a bit like going to Thailand and showcasing Pad Tai, Banana Pancakes and Mango Sticky Rice.
Yeah I get that Steven, it was just a bit of fun while my family did a bit of sightseeing but I 100 percent get what you’re saying. I’ll do a deep dive when I’m back next year
@@theroamingcook yea mate apologies . the tourist industry is killing Edinburgh but as long as Edinburgh council make cash that's all that matters apparently . Great video mate
Na I understand the frustration completely mate, I’m gutted I didn’t have more time to explore and really dig into the local scene. I’ll do a proper deep dive next year when I’m back now the missus has ticked off the castle and all the other tourist spots 😅
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Great video.... but Scots don't eat deep fried mars bars...Tourists visiting Scotland eat deep fried mars bars!
Tried a deep fried Mars bar years ago in Skegness, never had one since. Too sweet for me.
Am Scottish, eat deep fried mars bars.
Anecdotal evidence isn't fact.
The Cathedral is about a third of the way down the Royal Mile!
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is at the bottom.
"Deep fried mars bars" aren't a thing found on many menus outside of tourist attractions like Edinburgh, Story of its creation was in the papers years ago, A drunk English student thought he was being smart in a chip shop, "Will you deep fry this? Will you deep fry that, you jocks deep fry anything up here?" that sort of thing. Guy ended up saying "look mate you're holding up the queue I'll deep fry anything you want as long as you pay for it" so he asked for a mars bar thinking he was smart and got sold a 60 pence bar of chocolate for a fiver. They're apparently not bad, I wouldn't know, its not a thing Scottish people eat.
I'm scottish and had deep fried Mars bar its good if u need a sugar fix but only best served piping hot
Love battered marsbars crunchy out n lovely melted inside
I love haggis! Try it in a toastie 😋😋
Now you’re talking!
Also great in a quesadilla with cheese!
On a baked potato too!
@@theroamingcook Haggis pakora!👍🏴
The wains random Scottish accent with the haggis was class by the way 🤣
Hahaha, honestly didn’t realise I was doing it until I started editing 😂
Lucky it was decent ya cant lol
@@theroamingcook just saw you don't give the wee lad shite but don't mind a treat, brilliant mate. We got brought up on absolutely filth food in the UK nice to see folks being sensible
@SteveBush-l7d 😅😅😅good man
Yeah I’ve gotta fight myself to not just force feed him broccoli all day
Don’t know if you knew this but scones are actually a Scottish creation and are believed to be named after Scone (pronounced to rhyme with soon) where the palace and abbey of Scone is located. It’s where the Stone of Destiny was located and the monarchs of Scotland sat atop it to be proclaimed. There is a replica there but the original is in a new museum in Perth, Perthshire which isn’t too far away.
It’s also quite common for Scottish stews and steak pies to have sausages in them, which is something my Mum used to do and those stewed sausages were always lovely. But with Hogmanay and Ne’er Day (New Year) traditionally being a more important celebration in Scotland than Christmas, Steak Pie, mash and veg is the traditional Ne’er Day’s meal…but you’ll never find kidney in a traditional Scottish Steak Pie, only large chunks of steak and occasionally (if you so wish) chunks of sausage.
Omg one of the most beautiful cities in the world - Haggis is awesomeee! (& so is Cullen Skink!! 🐟🥛🚬)
Definitely!
At State fairs in the US, they batter and fry candy bars, Oreo cookies, twinkies, you name it they batter and fry it LOL
I didn't think I would like Haggis because I am not a fan of offal but it was truly delicious at the place we ate it at in Edinburgh
So good
You could always try Cullen Skink in Cullen😁 Nip into Anstruther for some Fish & Chips & Arbroath for a Smokie.
Now you’re talking!
I got a battered taz bar back when I was a kid and it was great
Legend
@ 👍🏻🤪 Glasgow boy here, I’m over the moon you enjoyed your time in Scotland 🏴 especially the food, one place you must go if you haven’t been in a drive through Glencoe 👍🏻 it will make the hairs on your body stand up and reduces some people to tears with it’s beauty 👌🏻
Bloomin love a deep fried mars bar!
Can’t beat it mate!
Haha your mini me is a natural YT presenter! Loved his fried mars bar reaction! 😂
Haha, cheers mate!
Brilliant, Scotland is on my bucket list and your foray into Edinburgh was another reason I need to go! I have heard about Haggis forever, but being in the states, it isn't something one finds here. Having eaten at several of your recommended places in Bangkok, when you liked the Haggis, I've got to give it a go now that a trusted reviewer liked it. Thanks, Gary, for bringing us along with your family on your trip and showing us some great Scottish food to try, those places are going into my Maps pin collection. Cheers Mate!
Cheers Jon mate, much appreciated! I may bring some haggis back to make a haggis kaprao!
@@theroamingcook 👍
I love Haggis, neeps and taties, never had ot with that sauce. Shortbread biscuits and scones are delicious 😋. I miss being in Scotland but not the weather. I now live in Spain 🇪🇸
Really good video Gary, good production, shots of Edinburgh and even liked the Scottish tunes on top. Not just cos it's in my old stomping ground. Think you'll need to start doing more of these travel videos.
There's a good Thai restaurant in Edinburgh on Thistle street called 'Dusit'.
Cheers mate, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Not everyone appreciated my dodgy accent!
The wee lad is brilliant!
Cheers mate, takes after mum 😂
No chilli? No rice? You've changed 😂😂😂 Great video as always.....
Hahaha 😅, I’m back on the chilli in todays upload
@@theroamingcook yes, that was also a good video ..
Ah thank you! Appreciate it 😃🙏
we used to call the yellow fish FINNEY HADDOCK, obviously its haddock but it turns a deep rich yellow colour from when it is smoked,
We have Mars bars in Canada! I also judge a restaurant by their fries (chips) if they are hand cut and double fried they deserve a michellin recognition! When you're back in Bangkok we are going for proper poutine!
100 percent mate 🇨🇦🍟
Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸Wonderful place and nice video👍🏽👍🏽
My local chippy only fry’s chocolate bars when tourists ask for them. It’s definitely not on their menu.
haggis is amazing, but there are some bad ones out there, and the wee man's a character! nice vids guys!
As a lover of intestines and organ meats, I'd really love to taste that haggis which I've never found anywhere here in the States. The comfort food at Mums also looks spot on, especially in that Scottish climate. The mars bar and the pastries seemed ok, but the only sweet dish that looked good was the raspberry one at the end with the soaked oats. The finnan haddie chowder would be a fitting closer to a day in Edinburgh, I'm sure. I think a trip to Scotland would cause me to say "I'm just here for the food". Been waiting three days to watch this since life intruded, but I'm glad I watched.
Very nice film Thank you .
@@paolow1299 glad you enjoyed it
Great video!! I'm hopefully going to Scotland next year :)
You definitely should!
So close and yet so far 😢. Literally 3 days before you made that video it was Thailand weather here…I’m not even joking.
I just need to harden up a bit 😅
All looks fantastic! I have never been motivated to visit Scotland for food before! 😂
@@ianwilde5379 haha, it’s under the radar mate
Really enjoyed even if super strange watching you blog in my hometown instead of BK! The weather is why we come to Thailand for holidays. Glad you loved the food and were open minded on the haggis. Creamy sauce like that over the top is relatively recent phenomenon- never had that when I was younger but am now partial to peppercorn sauce on the side. My husband loves HP sauce on his haggis which is actually quite nice too! If you have Cullen Skink again I highly recommend a side of chunky chips on the side for dunking. Soooo tasty and absolute comfort.
PS if you are probably 21% Scottish that usually means you are a 100% American tourist!!
PPS am now curious is your Thai accent sounds as funny to Thai people as your Scottish accent does to me ;-)
Great job! Good composition in a great location. Thanx.
Thanks so much!
good vid, the royal mile stretches between the castle and the palace, the cathedral (church it doesnt have a bishop) is only about a quarter way down ;)
Thanks exactly what I meant to say honestly 😅
The famed deep-fried Mars bar! Great job, Gary!!
Had to be done 👍
Great to see you vlogging in the UK.
Hope you are well.
Cheers bud, same to you!
Love your Thai content and, as a Scotsman, great to see you enjoying haggis 🏴 great video 👍🏼🇹🇭👌 edit: Cullen skink is absolutely beautiful
Tonights tea is now a baked tattie with haggis, beans and cheese.
Good man!
Ye missed out on the deep fried pad krapow , very traditional Scottish cuisine 😅. My hometown Edinburgh. Love your Bangkok content.
Haha I’m taking one back to make it at home!
Me: ~6% Scottish… I guess I have to try Haggis now. 😆 lol 👏🏻👍🏻
Haha, 100 percent haggis kaprao
Hi Gary, thanks for the video! Love the content. May I ask you what picture profile do you use to shoot?
Thanks mate. I’m using VLog on Panasonic Lumix
If you're missing some Thai food I can highly recommend Ting Thai Caravan on Tivot Place or Lothian Road. The food is excellent and reasonably priced, some great dishes on the menu too! Glad you're trying some Scottsh tucker!! :)
Thanks for the tips mate, I’ll give it a bash next time we’re up!
Hi Gary and family 🎉 great video and interesting.
May you will eat something in Ireland? If you pass by.
I had a lot of Irish customers last week, they are very friendly and smiling people 😊.
Young Japanese ladies are smiling a lot and a little bit shy, it's funny.
North Americans are super nice, most of the time.
I still don't see any Thaï tourists... IDK why.
✋🏻 Hi five from France Guys 👋
Only the tourists eat the deep fried Mars bars. Us locals ain't that daft 😄
Hahah, yeah I guessed that 😅
Did you film this last year? It's still September.
Och aye away up the road Gary. A great city & a great vid but you know the royal mile isn’t the best place to find the best place food. Had to laugh when you said the cold is getting into your bones 🥶 get back to Thailand before the winter 😎
Na of course not Roy mate, I’m just thinking of where my fellow plastic Scot tourists will go 😂 two weeks hopefully and we’ll be back!
Have always been curious about haggiss.. never heard about that sauce, though.
A bowl of the sauce for me, please
I could drink a pint of it
@@theroamingcook😂
Great, you should show more foods in the UK while you are there!
Thank you! I’ve got a lot coming!
You definitely need to get some decent fish n chips over there.
They were great!
Me 0% Irish ☘️ 0% European and I would love it. 👍 well done. Wearing a t shirt in October😂
Hahaha, for a bout 30 seconds before I needed 8 layers 😂
99% of people who try haggis n neeps love it.
And the other 1% should be shunned from society!
French butter. Best in the world.
Anymore of that talk and you might get blocked 😂
Should have tried their Munchie Box
Next time!
Cheers
Sadly, a bit stereotypical. Scotland has some of the best seafood and game in the world, and here we have deep fried mars bars. It’s a bit like going to Thailand and showcasing Pad Tai, Banana Pancakes and Mango Sticky Rice.
Yeah I get that Steven, it was just a bit of fun while my family did a bit of sightseeing but I 100 percent get what you’re saying. I’ll do a deep dive when I’m back next year
Your next challenge is to bring Haggis to Thailand.
Haggis kaprao 🔥
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swear tae god ive high hopes here
Hope I did alright 😅
@@theroamingcook yeah only missing Irn Bru :)
Mums is probably one of my most favourite restaraunts in Edinburgh
Another tourist video . not true Scottish food , explore Edinburgh not just the royal mile
I did say that in the video…
@@theroamingcook yea mate apologies . the tourist industry is killing Edinburgh but as long as Edinburgh council make cash that's all that matters apparently . Great video mate
Na I understand the frustration completely mate, I’m gutted I didn’t have more time to explore and really dig into the local scene. I’ll do a proper deep dive next year when I’m back now the missus has ticked off the castle and all the other tourist spots 😅