The Best Seafood Restaurants in Bangkok

Raan Jay Fai is a renowned street food restaurant known for its authentic Thai-Chinese cuisine. The restaurant has gained global fame and is recognized by Michelin and listed in The World's 50 Best for its distinctive dishes. The must-try dishes include the famous crab omelette, the stir-fried noodles, and the big crisp seafood fritter, all prepared by the legendary chef and owner, Supinya Junsuta.

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Cornelia Milde

viennagourmet – Vienna, Austria

We were very lucky to get a slot at Jay Fai! We recommend taking out a number for the afternoon / evening in the morning. And be patient, you still wait a long time for the table. I could have watched her for hours anyway - simply impressive and an experience. Authentic Thai Street Food awarded by Michelin and listed by The worlds 50 best! Absolutely recommended!!

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Nusara is a Thai fine dining restaurant known for its authentic cuisine crafted by Chef Ton. The menu is a tribute to the chef's grandmother, Nusara, and her love for good food, offering dishes that are neither traditional nor modern, but a unique blend of both. With a stunning view of the temple, the restaurant serves food in a modern style, while retaining the authentic Thai flavors.

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Pam Pichaya

Chef Owner – Bangkok, Thailand

The best Thai fine dining by chef Ton. Great views of the temple. For Thai fine dining I would recommend the newest one in town, Nusara. It has the best view of the temple compared to any other restaurants and the food that Chef Ton is serving is very authentic. You can taste the Thai flavors, not diverting in any way, but he presents the food in a modern style.

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Known for its classic Thai cuisine, Blue Elephant offers a diverse menu that includes both traditional dishes and regional reinventions. One of their unique dishes is the Sago Bresse Chicken, a mix of steamed pandan sago and butterfly pea flowers, stuffed with sweet turnip, peanuts, and caramelized chicken. For mains, they offer a variety of curries such as the Lamb Massaman Curry and Tumee Curry with Sea Bass, which are presented in a visually appealing manner.

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David J Constable

Writer & Underwear Model – London, UK

Few restaurants in Bangkok have gained the reverence of Blue Elephant, the much-lauded classic Thai restaurant. The menu is a varied carte du jour as large as any broadsheet, with page after page of Thai culinary staples, alongside several regional reinventions. Basically, a bit of everything. Sago Bresse Chicken consists of steamed pandan sago and butterfly pea flowers, stuffed with sweet turnip, peanuts and caramelized chicken from the Royal Projects Farm in Chiang Mai, all wrapped into meaty, gelatinous balls. For mains I double up on curries with Lamb Massaman Curry and Tumee Curry with Sea Bass. Both are ceremoniously placed in front of me, the Massaman bubbling in a terracotta pot above a live flame so that I’m forced to lean across and pick out the chunks of succulent lamb cooked with sweet purple potatoes. The sea bass, with fenugreek, coconut cream and okra, is equally as pleasing, with Coconut Jasmine Rice served in a hollowed coconut shell.

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This vibrant street food spot is nestled in the heart of Chinatown and is renowned for its famous oyster omelette. Despite its small size, Krua Porn La Mai has managed to expand to two locations, showcasing its popularity. However, please note that the restaurant's website is currently inaccessible due to security issues.

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Tove Henckel

Food Writer – Stockholm, Sweden

Vibrant street food place in Chinatown, serving the famous oyster omelette. A popular and vibrant street food place in Bangkok's Chinatown. This small restaurant has two locations and is famous for its oyster omelette.

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This eatery is noted for its Tom Yum Kung, a dish that boasts an intense broth filled with aromatics, achieving a balance of sour, salty and a hint of sweetness. The menu also features clams with chili paste, a dish praised for its sweet, umami-rich taste, with plenty of Thai basil and garlic. However, the crabmeat stir-fried with curry powder and Chinese celery received mixed reviews, with some diners expressing a preference for a creamier version of the dish.

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Tuomas Tarna

Product developer – Stockholm, Sweden

Great lunch after visiting temples, also convenient if you are staying at Khao San Road (I don't recommend you do). There are two stalls next to each other, I originally came here due to the recommendation from @migrationology but honestly, I think I picked the wrong stall. Nevertheless this was absolutely great and I think the quality of both stalls is about the same. I ordered clams with chili paste, Tom Yum kung and crabmeat stir fried with curry powder and Chinese celery. This place is named after Tom Yum, so of course, it was fantastic. The broth was intense with aromatics, sour, salty with just a hint of sweetness, and the spice level was just right. The balance in flavour was about as perfect as it can be. The shrimps were peeled in a way that let the head juices get out, which made the soup extra creamy. Clams with chili paste (prik pao) is one of my favourite dishes and this version was just right. Sweet, umami-rich, lots of thai basil and garlic and with a decent kick. Just thinking about it now makes me salivate. The crab was decent, but I prefer a different version of this dish, in which an egg is added to a creamier curry, making a sort of crazy rich scrambled egg.

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With a focus on delivering the best crabs from Sri Lanka, Ministry of Crab Bangkok offers an exceptional experience for seafood lovers. Their Srilankan Crab is a must-try dish, highly recommended by their visitors. In addition, their Tiger prawn accompanied by their signature bread is also well-regarded.

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Kartik Kumar

Brand Director – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Keep Calm & Crab On My first time experience at Ministry of Crab in Bangkok was beyond my expectation, highly recommended for those who love to try Srilankan Crab which is exclusively flown from Sri Lanka and considered to be the best Crabs in entire Asia, must try the Tiger prawn with their signature bread too.

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Experience the vivid, thrilling flavors at Ruen Urai, where every dish is high on taste and creativity. The Ghai Haw Bai Dtoey, fried marinated chicken wrapped in pandanus leaves, offers a perfect balance of crispiness and natural sweetness. For a refreshing kick, try the Yum Sai Bua, a salad with water lily stems, pork, prawns, and a generous drizzle of coconut milk dressing.

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David J Constable

Writer & Underwear Model – London, UK

This is vivid, thrilling stuff. Cooking that stays with you. A couple of dishes will set you up very nicely, and if you have space for dessert, then you won’t be disappointed either. Everything that arrives is modestly delivered, yet high on flavour and creativity. Ghai Haw Bai Dtoey (B280)—fried marinated chicken wrapped in pandanus leaves—is hot and fresh, just the right side of crispy with a natural sweetness from the leaves. Meanwhile, Hors d’oeuvres Lanna (B300)—Northern Thai-style hors d’oeuvres—include chili relish with minced pork, tomatoes, and spicy pork sausages. A salad of Yum Sai Bua (B280) with water lily stems, pork, prawns and glugs of coconut milk dressing is like a breath of cool air after hours in the sun. It is bright and fresh but still, of course, has a chili kick.

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Located on the lively Huai Kwang night food market street, Street Seafood by Noi is a family-operated establishment that specializes in Thai seafood. The restaurant features an open kitchen and a simple, clean dining area, where guests can enjoy a variety of dishes, including black pepper crab, ginger steamed whole fish, crab omelet, and garlic clams. Pair your meal with a local beer on ice or fresh coconut water for a complete dining experience.

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Kenneth Nars

Creative Director – Helsinki, Finland

A family run favourite for Thai seafood, on the Huai Kwang night food market street. Black pepper crab! Street Seafood by Noi is a restaurant, not a street food place. On the street of the buzzling Huai Kwang night food market, this family run place has everything you’ll wish from a seafood restaurant in Bangkok. The store front has an open kitchen with tables full of fresh crabs, clams, shrimp, fish etc. The dining room is simple but clean and service is nice. Must eats are black pepper crab, ginger steamed whole fish, crab omelet and garlic clams. Drink local beer with ice and fresh coconut water.

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With a focus on the freshest products from Toyosu Market, Sushi Masato offers a memorable dining experience. The restaurant provides both Omakase offerings and an à la carte menu, ensuring a variety of selections for every taste. A standout dish to try is the Manao Roll, named after the chef's daughter, and the shiny Anago sushi piece is also highly recommended.

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Patricia Boedidarmo

Ms – Jakarta, Indonesia

Manao Roll (cover pic) named after his daughter is definitely a must try. Very fresh and tasty sushi pieces, my favorite one is the shiny Anago. Not to miss when in Bangkok

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Specializing in authentic North East Thai cuisine, ซาวเอกมัย ZAO Ekkamai offers a unique dining experience. Their menu includes dishes like warm mangosteens with crushed amaranth and fish sauce, and a fermented fish dish that has been compared to pork belly and bone marrow in texture. The restaurant also features a distinctive atmosphere with groovy Nigerian 60’s afro rock and 70’s Vietnamese soul music setting the vibe.

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Sami Tallberg

Chef – Turku, Finland

This place is specialized in indigenous Nort East Thai food.

Had a solo lunch in almost empty restaurant. Presume it is mostly for dining but enjoyed a unique meal thoroughly.
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Mangosteen dish included stunning warm mangosteens, crushed amaranth’s and very funky fish sauce. Watermelon dish was identical with that. And it was huge!
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Fermented fish was some sort of tuna species (asked but was not tuna or mackerel…)  and it was absolutely mouthmelting with high fat content. Reminded me of pork belly and bone marrow with it’s texture.

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Realized afterwards that there was MUST TRY stamped dishes on the menu, so those ones defo to try when here next. Servwd with crisp fried lile leaves that were a treat to eat, tooz
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Groovy Nigerian 60’s afro rock by The Funkees and 70’s Vietnamese soul legend Karol Kim played along and set the vibe to this simply pleasant venue.
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Well worth the hike, well moped cab ride here.

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Located near a river, The China House offers an immersive dining experience with its unique decor inspired by a 1930s Shanghai setting. The restaurant is known for its classic Chinese cuisine, with recommendations for dishes such as dim sum, wagyu tenderloin, and deep fried giant shrimps in light wasabi sauce. The venue also features private dining rooms for small groups, adding to its refined and intimate atmosphere.

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Mika Ihamuotila

Foodie – Helsinki, Finland

Great Chinese in a very cool Chinese house and décor A very good Northern Chinese restaurant in a charming house next to the river. Really cool decor. Try the dim sungs, waguy tenderloin or deep fried giant shrimps in light wasabi sauce. A bit disappointing wine list.

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