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Horseshoe Crab Egg Salad in Khao Lak ยำไข่แมงดา

Yum khai maengda, horseshoe crab eggs in a sour salad, is a southern rarity served at Baan Khao Lak Seafood, south of town in Thai Mueang. It is worth the drive for adventurous eaters.

Khao Lak180 to 350 THByam khai maengda Thai food hub
Thaiยำไข่แมงดา · yam khai maengda
Price180 to 350 THB
RoomBaan Khao Lak Seafood
Clock10:00 to 23:45

What it tastes like

  • Rich eggs, lime, chili, and often mango. You eat the eggs, not the crab meat.

How to order it

  • Thai name: yam khai maengda (ยำไข่แมงดา).
  • Say: Khor yam khai maengda, khrap/kha.
  • The sign is often Thai only. It is a ride south, past the hill toward Thai Mueang.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 180 to 350 THB.

Where to try it

  • Baan Khao Lak Seafood, 1/15 Moo 2, Lam Kaen, Thai Mueang, Phang Nga. 10:00 to 23:45. 180 to 350 THB. They raise prawns, crabs, and fish. Bring mosquito repellent. The dining deck is by the water. Phone 076 484 620.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Medium to hot.
  • Diet: Seafood eggs. Not vegetarian.

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.
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Common questions

Is it the crab body?
No. The plate is the eggs, usually with mango. Skip it if that is not the plan.
Walk from Bang Niang?
No. It is a ride south into Thai Mueang.