Ayutthaya River Prawns in Ayutthaya กุ้งแม่น้ำอยุธยา
River prawns at Phae Krung Kao are known as the overnight plate, 400 to 900 THB by size. A day trip fits Pa Lek cups at about 20 THB instead.
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Thaiกุ้งแม่น้ำ · kung mae nam
Price400 to 900 THB by size
RoomPhae Krung Kao
What it tastes like
- Charcoal river prawn. The size is the price. Ask before it hits the grill.
How to order it
- Thai name: kung mae nam (กุ้งแม่น้ำ).
- Say: Khor kung mae nam, tua la thao rai, khrap/kha.
- Cash. Hear the price for the prawn in front of you.
Typical price
- 2026 cash: 400 to 900 THB by size.
Where to try it
- Phae Krung Kao, 4/1 U Thong Rd, Ayutthaya. 400 to 900 THB by size, cash. Abeedeen closes at 19:00 if you want roti on the way.
Spice level and diet
- Heat: Mild. The sauce is optional.
- Diet: Shellfish.
Next plates
- Back to the Ayutthaya food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
- Use the Ayutthaya ruins page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
- U Thong Food Walk is the nearby order if this plate is done.
- Pa Lek Boat Noodles is the nearby order if this plate is done.
- Chao Phrom Market is the nearby order if this plate is done.
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- Day trip prawns?
- Only if you are not watching a train. Cups at 20 THB are the day-trip meal.
- Cards?
- Cash.