Tungchae Oyster bar, Yaowarat
Bangkok
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Raw, yes…. Fresh, not quite. You would be a fool to believe that the oysters offered at this side street stall Tungchae were fresh off the boat! 😂😂😂 Regardless, I am a fervent raw oyster fan, and wanted to find out what raw oysters offered at a Bangkok street stall would be like. Although fresh enough and not smelling nor tasting funky, these were frozen Japanese Miyagi oysters, complete with the typical post-defrosted tastelessness and extremely chewy texture. As such, the price point was way too expensive for what they were. (My total bill came to around 850 Baht for what you see in the photos.) On the side, Tungchae offered lemon sliced the wrong way (should be quartered, instead of flat slices because one could not squeeze them), a heap of Thai chilli paste (meh), baby tubs of Thai green chilli, garlic and lime blend (good), and a heap of deep fried shallots (meh) to elevate the dullness of the oysters. In addition, I ordered the star of their show, a single raw oyster adorned with fish eggs (I don’t want to call it caviar like Tungchae did, simply because it was not), the same slice of lemon sliced the wrong way, the yolk of a quail’s egg, and a tinge of gold leaf nicely perched on top. Impressive to look at, was all that it was. A shame! 🤨 Quite similar to the magnificent raw oysters, prawns and salmon at Pa Nee Kung Chae Nam Pla in Banthat Thong, but deconstructed and way less impressive by a gazillion miles. Two ⭐️⭐️ for the effort. Otherwise, I don’t recommend you wasting your time or calories, or risk throwing your guts out hours later…. 😂😂😂
If you’re in Chinatown, don’t miss this oyster bar! They serve oysters in both Thai-style and Japanese-style, and everything was super fresh. My favorite was the Nam Jim seafood spicy & sour with shallot—the tang heat plus sweet shallot is such a perfect combo. Definitely worth trying! Don’t forget to have it with Singha Beer.
A lot of people stick to the main part of Bangkok's Chinatown night market that is centered mainly on Yaowarat Road. I would highly encourage you to walk along some of the alleys around Yaowarat Road, where you will find bustling life and more dining options. I found this place by chance whilst walking through a side alley. A small oyster bar with limited seating. If you are lucky, you may be able to get a seat or just stand and eat! There are only a few items on the menu. Have cash to hand. I had three pieces of the L3 oysters. Huge! I eat a lot of oysters, mainly at fine dining restaurants or luxury hotel bars. I very rarely eat raw oysters at street food stalls. I personally don't think that these were very fresh. They were quite rubbery. The oysters also tasted a little fishy, which is a clear sign that the oysters were not that fresh. If you do go, just be careful. Given most of the reviews, it appears that I am in the minority so it might just be me!
Spotted this oyster bar while walking along the lane near Yaowarat, Bangkok. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their meals here. We ordered a set to try after gotten our seats. Their oysters were briny with a touch sweetness. Perfect to wash it down with beer. We didn't have enough and ordered another round. Each order came with a set of sauces to pair with.
