Under the surface of Bangkok's Chinatown, there's a battle that's been simmering for generations- families and neighbors split by their allegiance to their favorite Hoi Tod shop- the Thai-Chinese Oyster Omelet.

As far as feuds go, it's fairly harmless, but diving into the rivalry begins to unveil a much longer story- one involving wars between the Dutch and the Taiwanese, and China's Qing and Ming Dynasties. It's a story that tells of drought and famine, religious mythology and the settling of modern Bangkok.

It's one of the most far-reaching stories we've ever told on OTR. It's also the most oysters we've ever eaten in a single day. Seriously...so many oysters.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:17 - Daeng Racha Hoi Tod
4:35 - Bangkok's Fiercest Battle
6:47 - Nai Mong
9:40 - Oyster Mythology
11:21 - Two Creation Stories
14:50 - Heng Hoi Tod Chaw Lae
17:49 - Famine and Wealth
19:52 - Teochew Food and Thai Cuisine
22:38 - Name Change Street
24:42 - Yim Yim
29:11 - Pathways
32:11 - Hoi Tod and Yod Pad Thai

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Video Credits:

   • Legend chef David Thompson schools us...  

   • Thai Oyster Omelet at Nai Mong Hoy To...  

   • 35+ Years MICHELIN Fried Oyster in Ba...  

   • YAOWARAT FRIED OYSTER!!🔥🇹🇭 This is th...  

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   • Video  

   • How to Make Oyster Sauce, from Scratc...  

   • GIANT MONSTER FISH Rice Soup in Bangk...  

   • Left or Right?? Rung Rueang pork nood...  

   • $1 NOODLES!  STREET FOOD Tour of CHIN...  

   • Pad See Ew (Thai Stir Fried Noodles)  

   • Guay Jub Mr. Jo: A MICHELIN-Recognize...  

   • หอยจ๊อปู (Hoi Jo) Deep Fried Crab mea...  

   • Crispy And Chewy Thai Appetizer    - ...  

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   • 厦门老字号，小巷子里的海蛎煎，30元一份满满的蚝肉，鲜嫩爽口【麦总去哪吃】  

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