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Somboon Seafood Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Seafood
Hours Daily 4-11pm
Address
169/7-11 Surawong Rd
Location just across from the Peugeot building, Silom & Surawong Roads
Transportation Chong Nonsi BTS
Reservations Reservations not necessary
Phone 02233-3104
Prices Main courses 150B-500B (US$4.20-US$14/£2.30-£7.70); seafood at market prices (about 800B/US$23/£12 for 2)
Credit Cards Not accepted

Frommer's Review

This place is good for anyone willing to sacrifice atmosphere for excellent food. Though it's packed nightly, you'll still be able to find a table because the place is so huge. The staff is extremely friendly -- between them and the picture menu, you'll have no problem picking out the best dishes. Peruse the large aquariums outside to see all the live seafood options such as prawn, fishes, lobsters, and crabs (guaranteed freshness). The house specialty, chili crab curry, is especially good, as is the tom yum goong soup (spiced to individual taste).

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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