Steamed Fish in Leaves in Chiang Mai แอ๊บปลา
Aep pla is known for minced fish mixed with herbs and steamed in a leaf parcel until it sets. Huen Phen sells the fish parcel for 120 THB on its delivery menu.
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Thaiแอ๊บปลา · aep pla
Price120 THB
RoomHuen Phen, Ratchamankha
Clock08:30 to 16:30, 17:00 to 22:00
What it tastes like
- Herbs, fish, and a soft steam. No charcoal crust.
How to order it
- Thai name: aep pla (แอ๊บปลา).
- Say: Khor aep pla, khrap/kha.
- The fish parcel is 120 THB. Pork aep is on the same menu when they are running it.
Typical price
- 2026 cash: 120 THB.
Where to try it
- Huen Phen, 112 Ratchamankha Rd, Phra Sing, Chiang Mai 50200. 08:30 to 16:30 and 17:00 to 22:00 daily. 120 THB. Skip this, go here: skip a fried fish if you wanted the leaf parcel. The charcoal chicken at SP Chicken is the smoke order, at 105 THB for a half.
Spice level and diet
- Heat: Medium, from the herbs.
- Diet: Fish.
Next plates
- Back to the Chiang Mai food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
- Use the Chiang Mai khao soi and markets page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
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- Northern Larb is the nearby order if this plate is done.
- Charcoal Grilled Chicken is the nearby order if this plate is done.
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- Is aep grilled?
- No. Aep pla is steamed in a leaf. The delivery menu sells it for 120 THB.
- Where is the charcoal chicken?
- SP Chicken on Sam Lan Soi 1, half bird 105 THB, open until 17:00.