Sala Daeng Fried Seafood: Bangkok's Famous Street Food Cart
Sala Daeng Fried Seafood is a famous street food cart on Soi Sala Daeng selling crispy fried shrimp, crab and squid with a signature dipping sauce. The queue starts from the very first batch.
Meeting Point Management Team
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Sala Daeng Fried Seafood is a street food cart on Soi Sala Daeng, Bangkok. Around 11:30 it sets up mid-soi (at the Yommarat tent), and from 15:00 it moves to the corner at the mouth of the soi. It sells crispy fried shrimp, crab, squid or a mixed platter in sets of 40, 60 and 100 baht, and is closed on Mondays.
Key takeaways
- Easy to reach from MRT Sukhumvit or BTS Sala Daeng
- At 11:30 the cart is mid-Soi Sala Daeng; from 15:00 it moves to the soi entrance
- Fried shrimp, crab, squid or mixed seafood in a crisp, non-greasy batter
- Small set 40 baht, medium 60 baht, large 100 baht
- Closed Mondays; also available on delivery apps
If you're around Sala Daeng and craving a snack, today Meeting Point has a famous street food stall in the area for you to try: Talay Tod Sala Daeng, a fried seafood cart that practically brings the whole sea to your plate.
First, getting here is really easy. You can come by MRT (get off at Sukhumvit station) or BTS (get off at Sala Daeng station). If you come in the morning around 11:30, the cart is in the middle of the Yommarat tent (mid-Soi Sala Daeng). If you come from about 15:00 onward, it's on the corner at the mouth of Soi Sala Daeng. And if you come on a Monday and can't find it, don't wonder why: the shop is closed on Mondays.
Whenever you come, give yourself some extra time, because as we said, this place is seriously good. Customers crowd in front of the cart from the very first batch, and the queue gets really long. Honestly, if it wasn't truly tasty, Meeting Point wouldn't recommend it.
Now let's look at the menu. Crispy, freshly fried seafood: shrimp, crab and squid. The batter is crunchy and lightly seasoned so it's well rounded, fried until crisp and puffy, and not greasy at all.
Fried shrimp
This one is for crunch lovers. The batter is crisp inside and out, especially around the shrimp heads, which turn puffy, crunchy and crumbly; every bite makes a satisfying noise. The meat is springy and tender, so if you love lots of textures, order the fried shrimp here. You won't be disappointed.
Fried crab
This shop uses small crabs, battered and fried whole. They aren't hard to eat, but watch out for the shells: if you munch away without paying attention, they could scratch your mouth. It's not really a problem though, because they're fried until very crispy and easy to eat.
Fried squid
Next is the tender squid, fried until just cooked and not chewy at all, crisp outside and soft inside. Totally addictive. If you like a big, meaty bite, try the fried squid here.
Besides ordering all shrimp, all crab or all squid, you can also order a mixed seafood platter, which is great if you want to try everything on a small budget. Beyond the seafood itself, the star that makes it even better is the dipping sauce. It has its own unique flavor: sweet first, followed by a hint of sour, salty and spicy. It goes perfectly with the fried seafood, and it isn't very hot, so people who don't eat spicy food and kids can enjoy it too.
As for price, it is super cheap for the portion size. There are 3 sizes:
- Small set: 40 baht
- Medium set: 60 baht
- Large set: 100 baht
The prices are affordable with a good range of options, and the portions are well worth the money.
If you haven't tried it yet and want to, or happen to pass by and spot Talay Tod Sala Daeng, stop and order some at least once. If it's not convenient to travel, the shop is also on delivery apps. Just search for Talay Tod Sala Daeng in whichever app you have and have it delivered to your door.
Talay Tod Sala Daeng (Sala Daeng Fried Seafood)
- Phone: 096 686 4321
- Hours: 11:30-21:00 (closed Mondays)
- Delivery apps: LINE MAN / Robinhood / Grab Food / Food Panda / GET / Lalamove
- Payment: Cash and PromptPay QR
- Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DBHj71WuXu7sCKeF8
FAQ
Where is the Sala Daeng fried seafood cart?
Around 11:30 it is at the Yommarat tent in the middle of Soi Sala Daeng; from 15:00 it is at the corner at the mouth of the soi. Take MRT to Sukhumvit or BTS to Sala Daeng.
How much does the fried seafood cost?
There are three sizes: small 40 baht, medium 60 baht and large 100 baht.
When is Sala Daeng Fried Seafood open?
It opens 11:30-21:00 and is closed on Mondays.
Can I order it for delivery?
Yes, it is on LINE MAN, Robinhood, Grab Food, Food Panda, GET and Lalamove. The cart accepts cash and PromptPay QR.
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