What are the best prawn dishes in Bangkok?

Based on diner recommendations, the best prawn dish in Bangkok is at Zao. We compared 23 restaurants serving prawn dishes.

How much do prawn dishes cost in Bangkok?

Prawn dish prices in Bangkok range from THB160.00 to THB6512.00 across 23 restaurants.

Best Prawn Dishes in Bangkok

23 restaurants compared

Price range: THB160.00 – THB6512.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Prawn Dishes in Bangkok (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 23 restaurants:

Tom Saap Koong at Zao, THB160.00 (Watthana)
Goong Chae Nam Pla at Sabai Jai Gai Yang, THB180.00 (Ekkamai)
Carabinero Prawn Risotto at Eat Me Restaurant, THB520.00 (Silom)
Pad Thai with River Prawns in Omelet at Thipsamai, THB169.00 (Phra Nakhon)
Pad Thai with Grilled River Prawn at Saneh Jaan, (Lumphini)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 23 Prawn Dishes

Tom Saap Koong

Zao

Watthana

THB160.00

Sour and spicy Isaan soup with prawns, lemongrass, and galangal.

Tip: This soup is substantial enough as a meal on its own with sticky rice — good option if you're eating alone.

Goong Chae Nam Pla

Sabai Jai Gai Yang

Ekkamai·$

THB180.00

Raw fresh prawns marinated in fish sauce with garlic and chilies.

Tip: These prawns are genuinely raw — if that's not your thing, the shrimp-based dishes are all cooked. But if you enjoy sashimi, the flavor here is bright and clean.

Carabinero Prawn Risotto

Eat Me Restaurant

Silom·$$$

THB520.00

Italian risotto with giant red prawns, white wine, and Parmesan.

Tip: One portion is rich and filling. If ordering with others, consider sharing this with a light salad or lighter main rather than having it as solo course.

Pad Thai with River Prawns in Omelet

Thipsamai

Phra Nakhon·$$

THB169.00

Pad thai wrapped in omelet with fresh river prawns.

Tip: River prawns are sweeter and more delicate than the sea prawns in the standard version. If you prefer milder prawn flavor, this is your pick.

Pad Thai with Grilled River Prawn

Saneh Jaan

Lumphini·$$$

Traditional Pad Thai refined with charcoal-grilled river prawns.

Tip: If you're trying Thai fine dining for the first time, this is a good bridge dish — familiar flavors executed at a higher level with premium ingredients.

Prawn Wrapped in Vermicelli

Chim by Siam Wisdom

Dusit·$$$

THB3550.00

Whole prawns wrapped in crispy vermicelli noodles, fried golden.

Tip: Eat this immediately while the noodles are crispy. The plum sauce is sweet — if you prefer savory, ask for the chili-lime dip instead.

#795% recommend

Mixed Crispy Rice Vermicelli with River Prawn

Saneh Jaan

Lumphini·$$$

Royal recipe from King Rama V's era featuring sweet and sour crispy rice noodles with river prawns and bitter orange.

Tip: The rice vermicelli should be crispy when it arrives. Mix it quickly with the sauce and eat right away before it softens too much.

#895% recommend

River Prawn with Mountain Rice and Shrimp Paste

Le Du

Silom·$$$

THB1200.00

Chef Ton's signature river prawn with organic rice and shrimp paste.

Tip: The shrimp paste is strong and salty. Mix it with the rice before adding the prawn for balance.

#993% recommend

Tom Yum Soup with King River Prawns

R-Haan

Thonglor·$$$$

THB6512.00

Tom yum soup prepared using the siphon technique to infuse aromatic Thai herbs.

Tip: This appears early in the tasting menu. The prawns are large — pace yourself for the courses ahead.

#1092% recommend

Saeng-wa Pla Duk Fuu (Wild Prawn with Crispy Fish Floss)

Nahm

Sathon·$$$

Wild prawn with crispy catfish floss, tamarind, ginger, and Somsa.

Tip: This dish appears on the Heritage tasting menu. If ordering a la carte, pair it with one of the curry or relish dishes for a balanced meal.

#1192% recommend

Charcoal-Grilled River Prawn

Lek & Rut Seafood

Yaowarat·$$

THB450.00

Large whole river prawns grilled over charcoal and served with a spicy dipping sauce.

Tip: River prawns are priced by weight — confirm the price before they go to the grill. A medium pair typically runs 400-500 THB.

#1292% recommend

Khao Khluk Kapi with River Prawns

Le Du

Silom·$$$

THB4500.00

Organic black rice cooked risotto-style with shrimp paste and pork jam.

Tip: This is a fine dining take on a working-class Thai dish. Expect less spice and more refinement than the street version.

#1391% recommend

Pomelo Salad with Char-Grilled Scarlet Prawns

Paste

Ratchaprasong·$$$$

THB520.00

Fresh pomelo segments with grilled prawns, Asian citron, chili jam, and plankton paste.

Tip: The fermented plankton paste is strong and umami-rich. Mix the salad well before eating so the dressing coats everything, otherwise you'll get intense pockets of fishiness.

#1490% recommend

Fire Skewer: Banana Prawn with Makrut Lime and Chu-Chee Curry

Chao Phraya Terrace

Bangrak·$$$

THB680.00

Giant river prawns grilled with makrut lime leaf and curry spice.

Tip: Request your skewer medium-rare on the inside. The kitchen defaults to fully cooked. If you specify pink in the center, the prawn meat stays buttery.

#1590% recommend

Red Cliff

Côte by Mauro Colagreco

Sathorn·$$$$

Red mullet, raw red prawn, razor clam, and mussel in a consommé that resembles the sea.

Tip: Look for the visual presentation where the red mullet looks like a cliff surrounded by the consommé representing the sea.

#1690% recommend

Andaman Tiger Prawn

KHAAN

Pathum Wan·$$$$

Tiger prawn from the Andaman Sea with homemade pickled lime and tomalley cracker.

Tip: Combine all three elements in one bite — the prawn, pickled lime, and cracker balance each other's textures and flavors.

#1788% recommend

Banana Prawn Skewer

Jua

Talat Noi·$$

THB320.00

Large banana prawns grilled on longan wood with durian butter.

Tip: Order this early in the session — the prawns sell out on busy nights and the kitchen won't always have them mid-way through service.

#1888% recommend

Wok-Fried Andaman Tiger Prawns with Okra and Coconut in Tamarind Sauce

Breeze

Bang Rak·$$$$

THB1480.00

Large tiger prawns wok-fried with okra and coconut, finished with tamarind reduction sauce.

Tip: This dish is where Chef Pang's local ingredient knowledge shines — the tamarind-coconut balance is distinctly Thai while the technique is refined French.

#1986% recommend

Nahm Prik Nakornbarn (Smoked Fish and Prawn Relish)

Aksorn

Bang Rak·$$$

Royal court relish from the time of King Rama V with smoked fish, chillies, and prawns.

Tip: This recipe comes from King Rama V's era. The flavors are more refined and complex than typical street-style relishes, reflecting its royal origins.

#2085% recommend

Superb Pad Thai with Tiger Prawns

Thipsamai

Phra Nakhon·$$

THB249.00

Egg-wrapped pad thai with two large Thai river prawns instead of regular prawns.

Tip: The tiger prawn version is nearly double the price of the standard. If you're prawn-obsessed it's worth it, but the regular version with two prawns is better value.

#2185% recommend

Laab of Tiger Prawn with Yellow Eggplant

Samrub Samrub Thai

Silom·$$$

THB4290.00

Minced tiger prawn prepared in laab style with roasted yellow eggplant.

Tip: Yellow eggplant looks unripe but is the right color when mature. If this seems unfamiliar, ask Chef Prin about it—he loves explaining ingredient provenance.

#2285% recommend

Braised River Prawns with Pork, Green Watermelon and Duck Eggs

Aksorn

Bang Rak·$$$

River prawns braised with pork belly, green watermelon, and duck eggs in aromatic spices.

Tip: Green watermelon is used as a vegetable in Thai cooking, not as a sweet fruit. It absorbs the braising liquid and provides texture similar to winter melon.

#2382% recommend

Aguachile with Tiger Prawns

Ojo Bangkok

Silom·$$$

THB680.00

Raw tiger prawns cured in lime, chili, and coconut with young coconut.

Tip: The coconut milk rounds out the heat and acid. Drink the liquid at the end of the dish—it's a palate reset for following courses.