Big Stones Food Garden (Thai Food) — Restaurant in Kedah

Today, we decided to visit Big Stones Restaurant, arriving right at 11 a.m. to ensure we had plenty of time to enjoy our meal. Once seated, we placed a large order consisting of Daging Salai Berapi, Miang Pla Pau, Ikan Siakap Dua Negara, Tomyam Bangkok, Asam Pedas Tulang, Somtam Pelam, Yam Kaki, Telur Dadar, and a variety of drinks. We were excited to try the wide selection of dishes, but our patience was tested as we waited for the food to arrive.

The service was slower than we expected. Despite being only the third group to place an order, it took nearly an hour before our food was served. Even the drinks took longer than anticipated. This restaurant may not be ideal for those who are short on time or not willing to wait. However, the spacious dining area and ample parking made up for the slow service by providing a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for customers.

When it came to the food, the experience was a mix of highs and lows. The Tomyam Bangkok was undoubtedly the highlight of the meal. Its rich and flavorful broth was truly satisfying, and we all agreed that it was worth the wait. Another standout was the Ikan Siakap Dua Negara, which combined the freshness of the fish with a perfectly balanced mango salad. This dish is a must-try for anyone visiting the restaurant.

On the other hand, some dishes were less impressive. For instance, the Daging Salai Berapi and Miang Pla Pau were only available with siakap (barramundi) today, and while the fish was decent, it was the sauces that stood out more than the dishes themselves. Unfortunately, the Asam Pedas Tulang failed to deliver. Its flavor was more reminiscent of curry than the traditional asam pedas we expected, and the meat was a bit tough. Similarly, the Yam Kaki, which is usually one of my favorite dishes, fell short. The chicken feet weren’t deboned, which made it less enjoyable to eat.

As for the drinks, they started out tasting great, but the flavor weakened as the ice melted. Despite this, the drinks were still reasonably good considering their price.

Overall, our experience at Big Stones Restaurant was a mix of satisfaction and disappointment. While certain dishes impressed us, others could have been better. Nonetheless, we managed to finish everything on our plates, and our total bill came to nearly RM350. Considering the quantity and variety of food we ordered, the price was reasonable.

In conclusion, Big Stones Restaurant is a good choice for those who appreciate a spacious and comfortable dining environment. However, the slow service might be a drawback for some. If you do plan to visit, make sure you have the time and patience to fully enjoy...

Just dine in today with my family before going back home. Had few things to say. Apologies for the lack of photo.

The food we had which is Prawn Tomyum. It is superb,with thick,spicy and sour broth with notes of prawn at the end. The prawn is also quite big an juicy,bringing umph to the tomyam overall flavor, definitely recommended.

However, we also did order 'Ikan Siakap Sweet Sour' and baby kailan and those had it's flaw.

'Ikan Siakap Sweet Sour', feels overcooked, or overfried in my terms, making it's flesh less flaky and juicy. This need to be adressed next time please.

The sauce is good though, with equally balance of sweet and sour flavor notes.

Baby Kailan should be good in my opinion,but because of service issues, it was done last minute, and because of that, the baby kailan was definitely undercooked and too salty. This need to be fix also next time.

The drinks we ordered are good and enjoyable. No complaints there.

The service though, also had flaws that we had to bring it down to 3 stars, because the cooking team at Big Stone at that time decided to focus first on cooking main course before side dish, even on peak times. Our main course arrive first on time, which is very good, but we have to wait for our baby kailan dish for a longgggg time before it finally arrives... Just as we finish eating everything on our plate clean.

Even few customers had the same experiences as we had. This need to be addressed next time for I still believe this restaurant had potential to go further than today.

The atmosphere is nice and clean, with segmented counter for order, and pick up. Facilities like Surau and toilet are available, though I did not use the toilet, so I can't comment on that. It is advisable though to bring your own portable fan.

Overall, I will still say it is good to eat at this restaurant with it's speciality on Thai food, and I hope this restaurant can be better next time so All of us can happily support...

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It's not just a gastronomic delight; this restaurant also holds a responsibility towards its environment. Given its proximity to a river and jungle, it's crucial to maintain cleanliness and discourage littering. Preserving the natural surroundings adds an extra layer of charm to this already exceptional dining spot.

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