Best Prawn Dishes in Bangkok
23 restaurants compared
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
ZaoTHB160.00
Sour and spicy Isaan soup with prawns, lemongrass, and galangal.
Goong Chae Nam Pla
Sabai Jai Gai YangTHB180.00
Raw fresh prawns marinated in fish sauce with garlic and chilies.
Carabinero Prawn Risotto
Eat Me RestaurantTHB520.00
Italian risotto with giant red prawns, white wine, and Parmesan.
Pad Thai with River Prawns in Omelet
ThipsamaiTHB169.00
Pad thai wrapped in omelet with fresh river prawns.
Pad Thai with Grilled River Prawn
Saneh JaanTraditional Pad Thai refined with charcoal-grilled river prawns.
Prawn Wrapped in Vermicelli
Chim by Siam WisdomTHB3550.00
Whole prawns wrapped in crispy vermicelli noodles, fried golden.
Mixed Crispy Rice Vermicelli with River Prawn
Saneh JaanRoyal recipe from King Rama V's era featuring sweet and sour crispy rice noodles with river prawns and bitter orange.
River Prawn with Mountain Rice and Shrimp Paste
Le DuTHB1200.00
Chef Ton's signature river prawn with organic rice and shrimp paste.
Tom Yum Soup with King River Prawns
R-HaanTHB6512.00
Tom yum soup prepared using the siphon technique to infuse aromatic Thai herbs.
Saeng-wa Pla Duk Fuu (Wild Prawn with Crispy Fish Floss)
NahmWild prawn with crispy catfish floss, tamarind, ginger, and Somsa.
Charcoal-Grilled River Prawn
Lek & Rut SeafoodTHB450.00
Large whole river prawns grilled over charcoal and served with a spicy dipping sauce.
Khao Khluk Kapi with River Prawns
Le DuTHB4500.00
Organic black rice cooked risotto-style with shrimp paste and pork jam.
Pomelo Salad with Char-Grilled Scarlet Prawns
PasteTHB520.00
Fresh pomelo segments with grilled prawns, Asian citron, chili jam, and plankton paste.
Fire Skewer: Banana Prawn with Makrut Lime and Chu-Chee Curry
Chao Phraya TerraceTHB680.00
Giant river prawns grilled with makrut lime leaf and curry spice.
Red Cliff
Côte by Mauro ColagrecoRed mullet, raw red prawn, razor clam, and mussel in a consommé that resembles the sea.
Andaman Tiger Prawn
KHAANTiger prawn from the Andaman Sea with homemade pickled lime and tomalley cracker.
Banana Prawn Skewer
JuaTHB320.00
Large banana prawns grilled on longan wood with durian butter.
Wok-Fried Andaman Tiger Prawns with Okra and Coconut in Tamarind Sauce
BreezeTHB1480.00
Large tiger prawns wok-fried with okra and coconut, finished with tamarind reduction sauce.
Nahm Prik Nakornbarn (Smoked Fish and Prawn Relish)
AksornRoyal court relish from the time of King Rama V with smoked fish, chillies, and prawns.
Superb Pad Thai with Tiger Prawns
ThipsamaiTHB249.00
Egg-wrapped pad thai with two large Thai river prawns instead of regular prawns.
Laab of Tiger Prawn with Yellow Eggplant
Samrub Samrub ThaiTHB4290.00
Minced tiger prawn prepared in laab style with roasted yellow eggplant.
Braised River Prawns with Pork, Green Watermelon and Duck Eggs
AksornRiver prawns braised with pork belly, green watermelon, and duck eggs in aromatic spices.
Aguachile with Tiger Prawns
Ojo BangkokTHB680.00
Raw tiger prawns cured in lime, chili, and coconut with young coconut.