Check out Bangkok's freshest fish markets
This ain’t Tsukiji.
163/6 Sukhumvit Soi 39, 02-260-6522. Open Mon-Sun 11am-11pm. BTS Phrom Phong.
The place: No need to fly to Japan, the famous Japanese retailer has landed in Bangkok. With its Santa hat-clad giant blue penguin and the Don Don Donki theme song (Miracle Shopping) ringing in the background, fans will have no trouble recognizing this statement-making store. With an impressive range of Japanese merchandise in stock, the store stretches across two floors in a maze for shoppers.
The goods: Head to first floor to find rare seafood. Operating around-the-clock, the standouts are easily the madai (B5,000/fish), the kinmedai (B2,000/fish) and the hirame (B2,500/fish), which all include a filleting service. There’s also a great selection of takeout, such as the bluefin tuna sushi (B299), salmon sushi terimayo (B219), hon maguro sushi (B490) and more for a late night snack.
Who goes there: Everyone loves this place.
Pro tip: They are open 24/7, so you can visit the store at anytime, even when you’re drunk at 2am after a rough night at neighborhood night club complex, Arena 10.
107 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Thonglor Soi 10, 02-301-0950. Open Mon-Sun 24 hours. BTS Thonglor.
The place: Nestled in the center of Thonglor’s craziness, this grocery market promises fresh Japanese produce. You’ll be impressed by its likeness to a real Japanese fish market, while also offering a “you-hunt-we-cook” concept and a terrace eatery on the second floor.
The goods: There’s a mix of imported groceries from Japan organized into three main areas. You will find special Japanese crops like Okinawa spinach (B100), matsutake mushrooms (B1,800/200g) and shinano gold apples (B180) at the fruits and vegetables section. You can also enjoy the wagyu sirloin steak cut A5 (B590/100g) with a free grilling service at the butchery area. The real highlight is the fresh seafood, such as alfonsino fish (B299/100g), octopus akashi (B310/100g), red king crab (B2,800/kg). Choose your favorite sashimi like maguro chutoro and salmon (priced by weight) with a complimentary cooking service.
Who goes there: Anyone who wants a taste of fresh Japanese products, in particular, Japanese families.
Pro tip: Order fresh seafood online by Grab (groceries) or HappyFresh, if you want to avoid the traffic. You can apply for membership (B200) for promotions and discounts.
87 Thonglor Soi 13, 02-059-2616. Open Mon-Sun 9am-6pm. BTS Thonglor.
595/22 Sukhumvit Rd, 099-287-8101. Open Mon-Thurs 1am-9pm (closed on Wednesday), Sat-Sun 10:30am-9pm.
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