cabbages and condoms

last week the international conference on aids was held here in bangkok, amid predictable amounts of controversy and bizarre antics.

the event was co-chaired by senator mechai viravaidya, owner of the well-known cabbages and condoms restaurant and hotels. the cabbages and condoms locations generate revenue used to support mechai's population and community development association (pda) charity work.
 
the pda building is located next to the cabbages and condoms restaurant on sukhumvit soi 12. apparently one can get a free vasectomy after any meal purchase but i'm not sure that many people take up the offer.

overall, the decor is nice and the food is very good. service can be a bit on the slow side, especially when busy. be forewarned that the spicier dishes haven't been toned down to suit foreign tastes, unlike other popular thai restaurants such as lemongrass and the spice market. my favorites from c&c are tom kha gai, panaeng (spicy), gai pad met mamuang himmapan (a typical farang choice), gaeng keow wan, and for dessert khao niow mamuang.

definitely recommended to try at least once and a fun interesting place to take visitors. if you live in the center city you can also order their food via the room service or food by phone delivery companies.