Melinjo Leaf Prawns in Khao Lak กุ้งผัดใบเมลินโจ
Melinjo leaf prawns are a stir-fry of fresh prawns and melinjo leaves, cooked to order. Roe Dang on Phet Kasem Road serves them 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00, closed Wednesday and Thursday.
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Thaiกุ้งผัดใบเมลินโจ · kung phat bai melinjo
PriceTypical plate 180 to 320 THB
RoomRoe Dang, Phet Kasem Road, Lam Kaen
Clock11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00; closed Wednesday and Thursday
What it tastes like
- Prawn and melinjo leaf. Lighter than the grouper stir-fry.
How to order it
- Thai name: kung phat bai melinjo (กุ้งผัดใบเมลินโจ).
- Say: Khor kung phat bai melinjo, khrap/kha.
- 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00, closed Wednesday and Thursday. A typical plate is 180 to 320 THB.
Typical price
- 2026 cash: Typical plate 180 to 320 THB.
Where to try it
- Roe Dang, 55/15 Mu 1, Phet Kasem Road, Lam Kaen, Phang Nga 82210. 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00; closed Wednesday and Thursday. Typical plate 180 to 320 THB. Skip this, go here: The grouper stir-fry is the heavier pan, so leave it when the leaf is the order. Tai pla vegetables in Khuekkhak are the pungent dip, 80 to 150 THB.
Spice level and diet
- Heat: Medium.
- Diet: Prawn.
Next plates
- Back to the Khao Lak food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
- Use the Khao Lak page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
- Tai Pla Vegetables is the nearby order if this plate is done.
- Soy Chicken is the nearby order if this plate is done.
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- Is the kitchen open all afternoon?
- No. Lunch is 11:00 to 14:00 and dinner is 17:00 to 20:00. Wednesday and Thursday are closed.
- What leaf is in the pan?
- The leaf is melinjo, stir-fried with prawns.