Shinsen Fish Market

 

With more than a passing resemblance to Taipei’s uber-cool Addiction Aquatic Development fish market, this large warehouse on Sukhumvit Soi 39 is Bangkok’s newest supermarket specializing in ocean delicacies. The highlights include live imported taraba crab, snow crab, lobster, scallops and sea urchin. Fresh fish, meat, cheese and cold cuts are also on offer, while you have the option of turning your purchases into sashimi or a cooked meal to eat right on the spot. Other supermarket finds include frozen food, fruits, vegetables and beverages.

 

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El Mercado

 

This hip little food market is hidden away in the middle of Ratchada-Rama 4. There, a cold storage room is packed with fresh imported seafood, mainly from France and Spain, like Fine de Claire oysters, Mediterranean seabass and turbot while the large deli counter stocks cheese and charcuterie from Europe. Though there’s no food menu here, El Mercado’s resident chef can whip up delicious dishes from the available produce. The place also stocks some coffee and wine. 

 

 

 

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Nippon Kai Market

 

 

The Japanese restaurant chain showcases its market concept at this flagship branch. The two-story building features marketplace-like counters and shelves on its ground floor and restaurant seating upstairs. There are also a few counter seats downstairs for you to see the fresh fish and watch the chef filleting it at the station. Best of all, though, are the deals they roll out on certain items, like B180 foie gras sushi down from the regular B300 every Thursday. Follow their Line account for updates.