Bangkok’s proximity to the Gulf of Thailand and the Chao Phraya River ensures a constant supply of fresh seafood. You’ll find an extensive selection of seafood, including prawns, crabs, fish, squid, mussels, oysters, and more. Seafood restaurants serve authentic Thai preparations, allowing seafood lovers to experience the full range of Thai flavors.
Bangkok’s proximity to the Gulf of Thailand and the Chao Phraya River ensures a constant supply of fresh seafood. You’ll find an extensive selection of seafood, including prawns, crabs, fish, squid, mussels, oysters, and more. Seafood restaurants serve authentic Thai preparations, allowing seafood lovers to experience the full range of Thai flavors.
Seafood restaurant for the Thais
Bangkok is close to the sea. There are plenty of local markets where we can get sea products. For locals in Bangkok, there are numerous seafood restaurants that cater to Thai tastes and preferences. These restaurants often serve authentic Thai seafood dishes and are popular among the local population. Many Bangkok seafood restaurants are famous for the local especially, the one that shows live marine such as fish, crab, and prawn which keep in front of the shop inside water fish tank. It is considered the best seafood due to freshness.
Many Thais like eating Buffet seafood style , all you can eat with spicy seafood dipping ,a classic Thai seafood dipping sauce that balances sweet, sour, and spicy flavors.
Here are some Buffet restaurants ;
1.Sornthong Seafood Buffet:
Located in the Ratchada area, Sornthong is a well-regarded seafood buffet restaurant among locals. They offer a diverse selection of fresh seafood, including crabs, prawns, mussels, and various fish dishes.
2.King Kaew Seafood:
Best Grilled Seafood Buffet Kungpao The famous Suvarnabhumi-Samut Prakan area came out of town a little bit, but it is more than worth trying. There is a whole range of fresh seafood to grill. Bringing the army of shrimp, squid, shellfish, crab, pimp, pickled crab is also available to eat to the fullest for unlimited time, suitable for those who want to chill.
hese are just a few options, and there are many more seafood buffet restaurants throughout Bangkok that cater to local Thai tastes. When searching for a seafood buffet, consider looking for ones in popular dining areas or asking locals for recommendations for the most up-to-date and authentic experiences.
Knowing about seafood ordering and Cooking style
Some restaurants do not has set price of dish on the menu. They show the price by weigh of live marine such as Crab, prows, fish or lobster instead. Keep in mind that this is not cheap stuff and be careful when order it. You must weigh and know the price first before you order . You can ask them to do any style of dish you prefer such as ;
Stir-frying (Pad)
Quick and high-heat cooking in a wok, often with a flavorful sauce and vegetables.
Grilling (Pao):
Seafood is grilled over an open flame, often stuffed with herbs or served with dipping sauces.
Steaming (Neung):
Delicate seafood, such as fish or shellfish, is steamed with herbs and light sauces to preserve its natural taste.
Deep-frying (Tod):
Seafood is deep-fried to achieve a crispy texture and served with dipping sauces.
Boiling/Soup (Tom):
Seafood is simmered in flavorful broths to create soups and stews, like the popular Tom Yum Goong (spicy and sour prawn soup)
Do you know that seafood restaurants in Thailand often serve food cook in Thai and Chinese style? We do not know why. We only know that it is nice and expensive dining.
Seafood market – Sukhumvit road
The most famous seafood restaurant at markets located in the business district of Bangkok, Sikumvit road. It is a special place where you can pick up all kinds of meat you like and cook in your own style. You can shop any items into your basket such as vegetables, shrimp, fish, calamari, or clams that you like.
Here are some places near Sukhumvit Road where you can explore seafood markets:
Klong Toey Market:
Klong Toey is one of Bangkok’s largest and most famous fresh markets, located not far from Sukhumvit Road. Here, you’ll find a vast array of fresh seafood, vegetables, fruits, and other local produce.
Yak Ratchada Market:
While not exclusively a seafood market, the Yak Ratchada Market features numerous food vendors, some of which specialize in seafood dishes.
Villa Market:
Villa Market is a supermarket chain in Bangkok that offers a good selection of imported and local seafood, catering to both locals and expats.
Big C Extra Ratchadamri:
Located near Sukhumvit Road, this hypermarket offers a wide variety of fresh seafood options at reasonable prices.
Please note that the availability of seafood markets and vendors can change over time, so it’s a good idea to check for the latest information and recommendations from locals or reliable online sources before heading out to purchase seafood.
Additionally, if you prefer to dine out, there are plenty of seafood restaurants and eateries in the Sukhumvit area where you can enjoy delicious seafood dishes prepared by skilled chefs. The price of these places is relatively high for the local, since it is in prime areas and positioning as upscale service. It is also better if you know how the Thai cook and order in the right preference style.
Top recommend Bangkok Seafood restaurant
Bangkok is a paradise for food lover. A countless number of Bangkok restaurants wait for you to experience. Various kinds of restaurants are valid in this city from luxury to cheap, inside hotel to street food vender or and different cooking style. One of the famous food for the local and Asia visitor is seafood restaurants. Seafood dining in Bangkok often comes with a lively and social atmosphere. Sharing dishes with friends and family is a common practice, adding to the overall dining experience.
Somboon Phochana – Bantadthong
Somboon Seafood or Somboon Pochana is a seafood restaurant renowned for the unique tastes it developed over the years in its specialty dishes. Opened in 1969, this restaurant began its journey by bringing the best of Thai and Chinese flavors together in harmony to create signature dishes.
Among these, The Original Fried Curry Crab is a restaurant standout that has caught the attention of global media and has been dubbed Asia’s best version of the dish. Over the years, Somboon Seafood has become a local establishment that is a must-go destination for foodies and tourists. Local and visiting figures and leaders have counted themselves among the restaurant’s patronage.
Popular dishes include Deep fried seabass with sweet fishsauce, Stir fried fresh water prawns with garlic and chilli, Steamed squid with spicy lime sauce, Stir fried morning glory, and Grilled seafood. Another standout dish is the Spicy and sour soup with prawns (Tom Yum Goong), a spicy rich soup that is considered part of the Thai food culture and identity.
Somboon Seafood’s Tom Yum Goong, cooked with only the best ingredients and spices, has been deemed one of Bangkok’s unmissable dishes by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
They have total 8 branches only in Bangkok namely; Central world ,Siam Square one, Ratchada , Central Embassy , Samyan , Udom Suk Bangna , Surawong and Bantadthong. The local go to this place for many special even. Opposite the restaurant at Bantadtong, you can order pork stay which is serves only during the day.
Kuang Seafood at Rangnam
This place is well known for its great seafood dish and variety selections. Including , they have a great service and friendly staff, that are always ready to help you. You can see the live seafood in aquariums outside.
This seafood restaurant cooked in Chinese style. The famous menu is curry crab which is price by weight which is around 500 -2000 THB/dish. The restaurant is located on Rangnam street food, near the Victory monument. We love Tomyam Goong, and abalone stir with Chinese blocker. Some Chu Chi with fish is also spicy and rich with herbal. Tod Man Koong and Krabuang Talay are deep fried stuff that we always order. If you are in Bangkok and loving seafood, it is a good idea to visit this restaurant once.
Reservation in advance is recommended, it seems to be busy lately to walk in and wait long time. This is a place that we visit quite offend and love to bring our guest here.
see crab stir with black paper
Lord Jim in Oriental Hotel
Our guest invited one of us to dine here. It was a nice experience. The restaurant is located on the second floor and overlooks the river night. The entrance of the place has lived marine in the neon light fish tank. It was a lovely view and atmosphere. Boasting uninterrupted views of the river, this seafood and prime cut grill is a local institution and one of Bangkok’s most beloved places to meet. The sumptuous lunchtime selection of seafood, roast meats, international dishes and Lord Jim’s classics such as pan-fried foie gras are all offered. The food was delicious, and the service was great. If you are looking for high-end seafood, look no further. For the local people, the food was a bit mild taste. You must understand that Thai is a spicy lover person. By night, Lord Jim’s transforms into a more relaxed and vibrant setting.
Laem Cha-reon Seafood
This is a famous seafood restaurant in main shopping malls or plaza in Bangkok; Icosiam , Central World , Siam Paragon and many more. The original menu features crispy fried fresh fish and fluffy meats topped with a mellow aromatic fish sauce. Simple but classic, like no other, because they do it from the heart and meticulously every step of the way.
The beginning of Laem Charoen Seafood From a small seafood restaurant in Paknam Rayong, from that day until today, Laem Charoen Seafood has grown to have branches throughout Bangkok and many provinces. The proudest for this place is to make Rayong’s unique Thai seafood known and appreciated and accepted by customers for a long time.
Recommend dish is crab meat stream dip in spicy source. Deep fried Sea bass with fish sauce and stream fishing with spicy curry (Hor Mok Pla) are also delicious. Price of food is reasonable which will not break your wallet for sure
Local Fishing Market Ang Sila Chonburi
Ang Sila is a charming fishing village in Chonburi Province, Thailand, and is known for its local fishing market. Ang Sila Fishing Market is a vibrant and authentic place where you can experience the local fishing culture and purchase a variety of freshly caught seafood.
Ang Sila is dotted with seafood restaurants that offer freshly cooked dishes made from the day’s catch. These restaurants serve various seafood specialties prepared in local Thai styles. Ang Sila is also known for its unique craftsmanship in creating mortar and pestle sets made from granite. These sets are famous throughout Thailand and are available in the market as well.
This market is on the way to Pattaya, you can stop for having lunch when you go to Pattaya . Sometime Thais will stop there on the way back from Pattaya to Bangkok, and buy fresh seafood to cook at home. They will get cheap , fresh live seafood , and dried seafood for eating long time. Whatever you like to eat for seafood , you can find there.
Pak Nam Market Samutprakarn
This market is in a very local area in Samutprakan province. It is a major hub for seafood trading in Thailand, and it’s one of the largest and busiest seafood markets in the country. It offers a wide variety of fresh seafood products, including different types of fish, prawns, crabs, squid, shellfish, and much more.
Pak Nam market is usually open 24 hours a day, and there are different popular times for retail and wholesale. The most popular time to buy fresh food from this market is around 5 or 6 a.m. in the morning, when freshmen have brought fresh caught to shore. This time is very difficult to find a parking space. For those who want to go shopping at wholesale price for dried seafood, they can go anytime. It is better to make a list of what you want to buy before you go, it is fast and there is no need to stay in a busy market for too long.
In this article, we will review a few places base on our experience; we hope it’s useful for all readers
Do you have mouthwatering yet? Don’t forget to try a Thai sea food style when you are there. Or join our trip we will bring you to some of them.
