What are the best prawn dishes in Bangkok?

Based on diner recommendations, the best prawn dish in Bangkok is at Eat Me Restaurant. We compared 19 restaurants serving prawn dishes.

How much do prawn dishes cost in Bangkok?

Prawn dish prices in Bangkok range from THB169.00 to THB6512.00 across 19 restaurants.

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Best Prawn Dishes in Bangkok

19 restaurants compared

Price range: THB169.00 – THB6512.00

Avg recommendation: 89%

Top 5 Prawn Dishes in Bangkok (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 19 restaurants:

Carabinero Prawn Risotto at Eat Me Restaurant, THB520.00 (Silom)
Pad Thai with Grilled River Prawn at Saneh Jaan, (Lumphini)
Pad Thai with River Prawns in Omelet at Thipsamai, THB169.00 (Phra Nakhon)
Prawn Wrapped in Vermicelli at Chim by Siam Wisdom, THB3550.00 (Dusit)
Mixed Crispy Rice Vermicelli with River Prawn at Saneh Jaan — 95% recommended, (Lumphini)

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

All 19 Prawn Dishes

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 Grilled River Prawn

Saneh Jaan

Lumphini·$$$

Traditional Pad Thai refined with charcoal-grilled river prawns.

Tip: This is a more refined version than street Pad Thai. The river prawns are grilled separately and added on top, keeping them juicy and slightly smoky.

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.

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.

#595% 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.

#695% 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.

#793% 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: The siphon technique creates a lighter, more aromatic broth than traditional tom yum. Expect different texture and intensity.

#892% 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: The crispy fish floss adds an unexpected crunch. Eat it right away before the floss loses its crispiness from the moisture of the other ingredients.

#992% 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.

#1091% 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.

#1190% 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: The dish showcases the chef's zero-waste philosophy with every part of the fish used, from fat turned into oil to scales deep-fried for texture.

#1290% 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: Prawns are huge—one skewer feeds 2-3 people as part of a multi-course meal. Don't order this as your sole entrée unless very hungry.

#1390% recommend

Andaman Tiger Prawn

KHAAN

Pathum Wan·$$$$

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

Tip: The tomalley cracker is made from prawn head fat — it's intensely flavored, so a little goes a long way with each bite.

#1488% 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.

#1586% 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.

#1685% 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.

#1785% 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.

#1885% 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.

#1982% recommend

Aguachile with Tiger Prawns

Ojo Bangkok

Silom·$$$

THB680.00

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

Tip: The prawns are raw—ensure you're comfortable with that before ordering. The lime 'cooks' the exterior, but the center is raw and tender.