Eating in Hua Hin: Night Markets and Seafood

Seafood at Hua Hin Night Market

The Hua Hin Night Market brings seafood counters, grills and dining tables into the town’s busy evening streets. Whole fish, prawns and squid are displayed on ice, with much of the cooking taking place in view of diners.

At many stalls, you can choose your seafood at the counter before it goes onto the grill or into a wok. Tables line the market lanes beneath simple canopies, keeping diners close to the cooking and passing foot traffic.

Lung Ja and KO Seafood

Lung Ja Seafood is an established restaurant in the night market, known for its seafood selection and prominent lobster displays. Its open-fronted setting places the meal firmly within the bustle of the market.

KO Seafood Restaurant sits towards the end of the market corridor. Its menu includes seafood and familiar Thai dishes, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor tables offer a little distance from the passing crowds without leaving the market.

Check current opening hours before making a special trip, particularly if you plan to eat late.

Grilled fish, prawns and squid

Whole fish, often sea bass or snapper, are cooked over coals and served with a sharp dipping sauce of lime juice, fish sauce, garlic and bird’s-eye chillies. The sauce cuts through the richness of the fish without needing an elaborate preparation.

Prawns may be butterflied or grilled in their shells, while squid is cooked quickly over high heat. These straightforward grilled dishes sit alongside shellfish preparations such as clams and mussels steamed with lemongrass and basil or cooked in a wok.

Seafood from the wok

Stir-fried seafood offers a change from the charcoal grill. Preparations include yellow curry powder, salted egg, green peppercorns or holy basil, each giving the dish a different character.

A shared meal can combine a whole grilled fish with a richer stir-fry and shellfish. This mix of cooking styles is a useful way to try the range of seafood on offer without ordering only grilled dishes.