Thailand Guide

Pla Pao in Bangkok ปลาเผา

Pla pao is salt-crusted grilled fish stuffed with lemongrass, known for its moist flesh. It fits a group seafood dinner with sticky rice or jasmine rice.

Bangkok200 to 400 THB a fishpla phao Thai food hub
Thaiปลาเผา · pla phao
Price200 to 400 THB a fish
OrderShare one
AskWeight price first

What it tastes like

  • Clean fish, lemongrass, and a seafood dip. The salt crust is not eaten. Meat should flake, not dry.

How to order it

  • Thai name: pla phao (ปลาเผา).
  • Say: Khor pla phao, nueng tua, khrap/kha.
  • Price the fish first if it is sold by weight. Share one fish.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 200 to 400 THB a fish.

Where to try it

  • Je Ngor, 68/2 Soi Sukhumvit 20, Khlong Toei. 11:00 to 22:00. 200 to 400 THB a fish. Sit-down seafood. Pair with tom yum, not a second grilled fish.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: The fish is mild. The dip is hot.
  • Diet: Fish. Confirm no pork fat in the dip if you need it.

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Common questions

Which fish?
Seabass (pla kapong) is the usual. Ask what is fresh.
Do you eat the salt?
No. Crack it and take the meat.