Turmeric Grilled Trevally in Khao Lak ปลาหางแข็งย่างขมิ้น

Fact-checked: 31 Oct 2026

Turmeric grilled trevally is a giant trevally in a yellow turmeric marinade, then grilled. Krachang in Lam Kaen serves it from 12:00 to 20:00 and is closed Tuesday.

Khao LakTypical fish 250 to 450 THBpla hang khaeng yang khamin Thai food hub

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Thaiปลาหางแข็งย่างขมิ้น · pla hang khaeng yang khamin

PriceTypical fish 250 to 450 THB

RoomKrachang, Lam Kaen

Clock12:00 to 20:00; closed Tuesday

What it tastes like

Turmeric, grilled giant trevally, and a clean flavour.

How to order it

Thai name: pla hang khaeng yang khamin (ปลาหางแข็งย่างขมิ้น).
Say: Khor pla hang khaeng yang khamin, khrap/kha.
12:00 to 20:00, closed Tuesday. A typical fish is 250 to 450 THB.

Typical price

2026 cash: Typical fish 250 to 450 THB.

Where to try it

Krachang, 78/155 Mu 5, Lam Kaen, Thai Mueang, Phang Nga 82210. 12:00 to 20:00; closed Tuesday. Typical fish 250 to 450 THB. Skip this, go here: The coconut soup is the other pot at Krachang, and Tuesday is closed for both. A split-day grouper is at Roe Dang on Phet Kasem Road, shut Wednesday and Thursday instead.

Spice level and diet

Heat: Mild to medium.
Diet: Fish.

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