Pa Nee Kung Chae Nam Pla — Restaurant in Wang Mai Subdistrict

Fresh & Juicy Shrimp in Fish Sauce: A Must-Try at Pa Nee Kung Chae Nam Pla

Located in the heart of Chulalongkorn 14 Alley, just off Banthat Thong Road, Pa Nee Kung Chae Nam Pla serves one of the most beloved traditional Thai dishes, Goong Chae Nam Pla (กุ้งแช่น้ำปลา). This dish features raw shrimp (กุ้ง) marinated in fish sauce (น้ำปลา) and various aromatic seasonings like garlic (กระเทียม), chili (พริก), and sometimes a touch of palm sugar (น้ำตาลปี๊บ). The combination of these ingredients “cooks” the shrimp, enhancing their natural sweetness with a savory, tangy flavor.

The seafood dipping sauce (น้ำจิ้มซีฟู้ด) for this dish includes lime juice (น้ำมะนาว), fish sauce, garlic, and chili, which adds a bright, zesty contrast to the raw shrimp. The sauce pairs wonderfully with the shrimp, enhancing their natural sweetness while adding just the right amount of spice and savory depth. Garnished with crispy fried shallots (หอมเจียว), this combination offers a balance of textures and flavors that is truly satisfying.

The shrimp here are anything but ordinary. Plump, large, and succulent, each serving consists of 6 sizable shrimp, all generously fresh. They are served alongside fresh oysters (หอยนางรม), also generously sized and equally fresh. The seafood sauce adds a delightful punch without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the seafood. The fried shallots lend a satisfying crunch, enhancing the overall experience.

For just 115 baht, the dish is a perfect representation of Thai cuisine's vibrant and bold flavors. The restaurant offers three variations for this price:

Goong Chae Nam Pla (raw shrimp with seafood sauce) Hoy Chae Nam Pla (oysters with seafood sauce) A combination of both, Goong and Hoy Chae Nam Pla.

Whether you're dining in the air-conditioned upstairs room or choosing takeout, the experience is exceptional. The queue may be long, but it moves quickly, a testament to the efficient service.

As someone who had long hesitated to try raw shrimp, I was finally convinced—and I couldn't be happier. The freshness, the savory sauce with lime, and the perfect balance of spices make Pa Nee Kung Chae Nam Pla an unmissable stop for...

Highly recommended for Thai-styled seafood sauce lovers. It’s not too spicy for me, but the sourness goes so well with high quality big-sized oysters. They also have shrimp but they are sold out so fast, so I haven’t tried it yet.I will definitely go back to this place 👍👍👍

Both oysters and shrimps are 100 baht per set. I’m not sure if they are selling for profit or just to socialize with people lol...

This was so good and so cheap too! Got both the prawns and the oysters. I preferred the prawns but the oysters were plump, fresh, creamy and sweet so definitely try both if you can. The sauce is very spicy but packed full of flavour. This place is takeaway only with mostly locals but most people buy and eat...