“The beginning of Fried Curry Crab”
Fried Curry Crab is the signature dish of Somboon Seafood’s menu. It is said that if you do not eat it while at the restaurant, you might as well consider your visit to Somboon Seafood never happened. Somboon Seafood and its Fried Curry Crab are now renowned throughout Thailand and internationally, but the journey to its current level of fame has taken dedication, time, and energy. The origin of Fried Curry Crab began decades ago with Khun Pichai and Khun Chittra, the two founders of Somboon Seafood who conscientiously sought out the freshest and healthy crabs from the seas of Thailand, procured the highest quality ingredients, and innovatively cooked them together with the right proportions to create an original dish that universally delighted all with its harmonious and rich taste. Today, it is no wonder that gourmets from around the world travel to Thailand to get a taste of this now legendary dish and Somboon Seafood is included as an unmissable destination on many tour companies’ itineraries.
When you enter any Somboon Seafood location, a plate of Fried Curry Crab is waiting for you at every table. Large crabs with succulent meat fried with curry sauce, scallions, and cayenne pepper and ready to eat with fragrant jasmine rice make every customer unable to pass up this signature dish every time. Rumor has it that an ardent fan of the Fried Curry Crab craved the dish so much that he flew on a private jet from Singapore to Bangkok just to sate his desire to taste the original flavors by Somboon Seafood.
Somboon Seafood’s Fried Curry Crab has received special mention from CNN, a worldwide leader in news, in its article “World’s Greatest City: 50 Reasons why Bangkok is No. 1”. Cited as one of the reasons to visit Bangkok, the dish is deemed “Best crab curry in all Asia”. Globally, Somboon Seafood is now synonymous with its Fried Curry Crab.
For half a century, Somboon Seafood has delivered the best tastes with passion and diligence. Generation after generation, the original flavors have been preserved and Somboon Seafood will continue to honor the tradition of serving its dishes with integrity to its patrons.
Fried curry crab
Signature dish of Somboon Seafood frequently ordered by patrons. Fresh, large crabs sourced from the seas of Thailand fried with curry sauce, scallions, and cayenne pepper.
Roasted fresh water prawns with glass noodle
Especially mentioned in Michelin Guide Bangkok 2018. Fresh and high-quality shrimp meticulously prepared and baked in a clay pot.
Tom yum goong (Hot and sour spicy soup)
Dish awarded by Tourism Authority of Thailand as unmissable in Bangkok. A rich spicy soup made with a variety of local spices and ingredients associated with the identity and culture of Thai cuisine.
Deep-fried Seabass with sweet fishsauce
Fresh sea bass deep fried with high heat in the oil to produce a crispy layer outside while the inside remains tender and moist and poured over with sweet fish sauce.
Stir-fried fresh water prawns with garlic and chilli
Fresh freshwater prawns fried Hong Kong style with chilli, garlic, and salt.
River prawn
Fresh giant freshwater prawns from the central region of Thailand grilled until the fragrance and sweetness of the meat is brought out and served with a seafood sauce dip and a flavour-enhancing sauce dip.
Steamed grey pomfret with chinese plum or in hot pot
Deep-sea pomfret from the waters of Thailand steamed or boiled with soup made with plum and ginger to give a rich taste.
Stir-fried morning glory with or without garlic and chilli
Fresh, high-quality morning glory (one of Asia’s favourite vegetables) stir-fried with chilli and garlic. Another unmissable dish at Somboon Seafood.
Stir-fried "Gra shed" with garlic and chilli
Carefully selected young water mimosa stir-fried with chilli and garlic to produce a unique taste that is different from that of its rival dish, the morning glory.
Fried eggplants with salty fish in hot pot
Eggplant fried Hong Kong style with Thai salted fish served on a hot pan to bring out its special aroma and flavours.
Deep-fried Assorted Seafood Rolls
Deep-fried shrimp and crab rolls prepared by the restaurant with fresh seafood. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Roasted pork ribs with vegetable in gravy
High-quality pork ribs carefully cooked and simmered in brown sauce for an extended period to produce a tender texture — another popular dish among the patrons.