Orathai Seafood – Legendary Spicy Thai Food in Wang Lang Market
Orathai Seafood is a spicy som tam and seafood shop in Wang Lang Market, from the same team as Orathai Sushi – big portions at low prices.
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Orathai Seafood is at 91/10 Soi Wang Lang, Siriraj, Bangkok Noi, inside Wang Lang Market. It used to sell sushi (Orathai Sushi) and now serves spicy som tam and seafood in big, cheap portions – crab and pla ra som tam is 40 baht. Open daily 10:00–19:00; no parking in front.
Key takeaways
- Som tam and seafood shop inside Wang Lang Market that used to sell sushi
- Bold, spicy flavors with big portions at low prices
- Crab and pla ra som tam is 40 baht with a mild aroma; grilled pork neck salad is a highlight
- Reach Wang Lang by bus, cross-river ferry, or BTS Saphan Taksin plus the orange-flag boat
- Open daily 10:00–19:00; no parking in front of the shop
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If you've ever wandered around Wang Lang Market, you've probably heard of Orathai Sushi. But today we're taking you to eat at Orathai Seafood – a long menu and legendary, spicy deliciousness in Wang Lang.
Wang Lang Market is hugely popular and has been around for a long time. Meeting Point loves wandering here: there's tons of cheap food in every style you can think of, plus vintage items, arty goods and second-hand stuff you can't miss. We end up spending money every time we come.
Once you're tired from shopping, your legs ache and your stomach is growling, Meeting Point is taking everyone to eat at Orathai Seafood in Wang Lang. Many of you have probably heard of Orathai Sushi Wang Lang, which lots of people have tried, with reviews both good and bad. Today we decided to try something new that's more suited to Thai tastes. Orathai Seafood is inside Wang Lang Market and easy to find. The shop used to sell sushi, and when it opened a new branch it switched to seafood.
If you love spicy, bold, zingy food, we recommend Orathai Seafood – it's a must-try, and it's cheaper than you'd think. The food tastes good and portions are big for the price. It's both a som tam (papaya salad) and seafood shop, and the food is cleanly prepared. Spicy recommendations include grilled pork neck salad, fried chicken, grilled prawns and glass noodle salad. They also have tom yum seafood noodles, served either in a hot pot or in a bowl. There's lots of choice – you won't be disappointed.
Let's look at the dishes Meeting Point tried.
Som tam with crab and pla ra – 40 baht
A big portion of papaya salad loaded with ingredients. Personally, we liked that it doesn't smell strong – the pla ra (fermented fish) aroma isn't pungent at all, so even people who don't like pla ra can happily eat it. Other places usually have a strong smell, but not here.
Grilled pork neck salad
Fragrant with toasted rice powder and freshly tossed. The grilled pork is aromatic with spices and nicely marinated. It's not too spicy, and the dressing has just the right kick.
Glass noodle salad
This one didn't quite hit the spot for us (just our personal opinion), because the dressing was a bit thin, so the glass noodles went soggy quickly. But it still goes well with hot steamed rice.
Fried chicken
You get 4 pieces of upper wing. They're well fried, though the wing tips can be a little salty – eaten with the other dishes, it balances out.
These are just a few of the dishes on the menu that we tried. If you get the chance to visit Wang Lang Market, we recommend it.
We suggest coming to Wang Lang Market around noon or in the afternoon, when it gets lively and many shops are open. There's so much food that you couldn't try it all in a day, plus all kinds of goods for sale. If you get bored, you can easily take the cross-river ferry to stroll around the Sanam Luang side, or hop on the Chao Phraya Express Boat to go elsewhere. That makes Wang Lang Market a really great place to visit.
How to get to Wang Lang Market
- Bus: Lines 512, 25, 1, 82, 91, 32, 53, 59, 503, 60, 65, 70 and 3 to Tha Phra Chan or Tha Chang, then take the ferry from Tha Phra Chan–Wang Lang or Tha Chang–Wang Lang.
- From the Thonburi side: Get off at the bus stop in front of Siriraj Hospital on Arun Amarin Road – lines 19, 57, 81, air-con 91 and 146.
- BTS: Get off at Saphan Taksin station, exit 2, then take the orange-flag boat from Sathorn Pier (15 baht per trip) to Wang Lang Pier.
- Market hours: open daily, no holidays, 10:00–17:00.
Orathai Seafood – details
Location: 91/10 Soi Wang Lang, Siriraj, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/7eQ3vHc6ydYSmYT78
Phone: 082-865-1000
Hours: open daily 10:00–19:00
Parking: no parking in front of the shop
Facebook: Orathai Seafood
FAQ
Where is Orathai Seafood?
At 91/10 Soi Wang Lang, Siriraj, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok – inside Wang Lang Market.
What are Orathai Seafood's opening hours?
Open daily 10:00–19:00.
Is Orathai Seafood related to Orathai Sushi?
Yes – the shop used to sell sushi and switched to seafood and som tam when it expanded to a new branch.
How do I get to Wang Lang Market by BTS?
Take the BTS to Saphan Taksin (exit 2), then the orange-flag boat from Sathorn Pier (15 baht) to Wang Lang Pier.
Is there parking at Orathai Seafood?
No, there's no parking in front of the shop.
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