The Cheese Thread

[joelle]

Bought ours (same one as Dannie Boy) at AP yesterday and it was still at 189 baht, expiry date 07/05/2021
And they had plenty

[HarryVardon]

I have just discovered a new shop/café on the side road from Soi 94 (the same side as Ga Hanoi but about 150 meters further down). It sells a variety of cheeses made in Thailand (Brie, Camembert, Goat's cheese, etc. along with Salami and various different kinds of bread. I tasted several cheeses and was very impressed. I bought a Cha-Am brie and a salami. Prices are a bit cheaper than Lotus. I will be going back to try more. The place is called "Village Littles".

[404cameljockey]

I have just discovered a new shop/café on the side road from Soi 94 (the same side as Ga Hanoi but about 150 meters further down). It sells a variety of cheeses made in Thailand (Brie, Camembert, Goat's cheese, etc. along with Salami and various different kinds of bread. I tasted several cheeses and was very impressed. I bought a Cha-Am brie and a salami. Prices are a bit cheaper than Lotus. I will be going back to try more. The place is called "Village Littles".

On Google Maps I see a shop further up/down (away from Petch Road) on the opposite side named 'Village Vittles'. I'm guessing that's it. Sounds worth a look, thanks.

[buksida]

Some of the best cheese in the world is in Thailand
Humans have been eating cheese for around 10,000 years. The National Historic Cheesemaking Center explains that it's a culinary habit with no clear beginning, but the act of eating cheese did make its way to ancient Greek literature and Egyptian murals. It appears every civilization has had some affinity for it. Today, though, there is room for debate on who loves cheese the most.

In 2024, Mintel, a global market intelligence company, released a report ranking which nations import the most cheese and "which are the most interested in cheese." Its top countries were all the usual suspects, with the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and the United States leading the charge. However, Thailand is currently producing some seriously swoon-worthy cheese.

Yes, Thailand. A place where, according to a 2023 study published in the journal Plos On, an estimated 98.6 percent of people show lactase non-persistence, meaning they struggle to digest lactose and may experience symptoms of lactose intolerance.

While that may be a surprise to many, it simply feels like destiny to people like Jarutat Snidwongse Na Ayuthaya, the maker behind the Jartisann cheese brand out of Chiang Mai.

Because, according to his mentor, Na Ayuthaya had been a cheese maker in many lives before.

Na Ayuthaya isn't alone on this enlightened path of cheese. A growing number of artisanal producers are experimenting with different milk, bacterial cultures, and time-honored cheesemaking traditions across Thailand, including Rachanikorn “Kai” Srikong, a veterinarian and researcher who takes on a more scientific view of the cheese industry at Little Goat Farm.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/trav ... ntolerant-

Still, its a shame cheese is still silly prices here and considered a luxury item ...

[Big Boy]

A huge shame. I love cheese, but it has basically become a Christmas luxury item in the Big Boy household.

We do of course buy small amounts for cooking throughout the year.

[buksida]

Right, even the locally produced stuff from Jartisann (mentioned in that article) is ridiculous at 1,500 baht a kilo.

[Dannie Boy]

Makro do a reasonably tasty cheddar (I think they call it vintage) and it’s not that expensive at less than 300 Baht for what looks about 500 gm

[Jose]

you can get cheese cheaply on lazada for good prices if your happy to order in blocks of 500g ,1kh, 2kg

there is NZ vintage cheddar that works out at roughly 250 baht per 500g

[PET]

Makro do a reasonably tasty cheddar (I think they call it vintage) and it’s not that expensive at less than 300 Baht for what looks about 500 gm

I think you are referring to the New Zealand Mainland Cheddah which has Tasty and Vintage brands- the latter a little stronger and more crumbly. Both and about 3 more types which have all been of a high standard for over 15 years and prices pretty steady at 300 baht 500gm

In my view very good value.

[Dannie Boy]

Makro do a reasonably tasty cheddar (I think they call it vintage) and it’s not that expensive at less than 300 Baht for what looks about 500 gm

I think you are referring to the New Zealand Mainland Cheddah which has Tasty and Vintage brands- the latter a little stronger and more crumbly. Both and about 3 more types which have all been of a high standard for over 15 years and prices pretty steady at 300 baht 500gm

In my view very good value.

Yes I’m sure that’s it, I just haven’t bought any for a while as I naughtily bought some vintage cheddar back from the UK on my last trip and it still hasn’t gone green

[Big Boy]

Makro do a reasonably tasty cheddar (I think they call it vintage) and it’s not that expensive at less than 300 Baht for what looks about 500 gm

I think you are referring to the New Zealand Mainland Cheddah which has Tasty and Vintage brands- the latter a little stronger and more crumbly. Both and about 3 more types which have all been of a high standard for over 15 years and prices pretty steady at 300 baht 500gm

In my view very good value.

Yes I’m sure that’s it, I just haven’t bought any for a while as I naughtily bought some vintage cheddar back from the UK on my last trip and it still hasn’t gone green

I've just got my son to pick me one up. It is 279฿ for 470gm. And it isn't even Christmas

[Edit] Yes, very tasty

[404cameljockey]

Just a bump for my question a while back as to whether anyone has seen Dolcelatte cheese for sale in Thailand (I won't pay to have it imported!).

In my latest search I see Galbani Dolcelatte Cheese advertised on Tops website at a crazy price, but out of stock!
https://www.tops.co.th/en/galbani-dolce ... 0430058475

No suggestions for replacements is wanted, no other soft blue cheese I've tried over the years is quite like it.

[Big Boy]

I haven't a clue what Dolcelatte cheese is, but I put it into Google, which gave me this:

https://www.tops.co.th/en/galbani-dolce ... 0430058475

[404cameljockey]

Thanks but have another coffee BB, that's the link I just quoted!

It's a soft blue creamy Italian cheese without the strong taste of Gorgonzola, Danish Blue, etc. There are other cheeses which do the same thing, but don't have the same taste. I used to find it easily in Dubai.

[Big Boy]

I didn't look at your link