Any recs for Crab Omlette?

honestly skip the tourist spots and head to krua apsorn near the old parliament building, their crab omelette is like 250 baht and they're not shy with the crab meat. the place is super old school, been around for decades, and it's where a lot of thai office workers go for lunch. get there before noon or you'll be waiting

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ngl the samranrat spot is fine but if you want something closer to jay fai's style without the hype, try somboon seafood on surawong road. their crab omelette is around 350 baht and it's that same crispy golden exterior with the soft inside. they're a chain but the original branch is legit, been around since the 60s. just don't go to the one in pratunam, that branch is inconsistent af

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yeah thai food at samranrat is solid for the price, their crab omelette is way less fancy than jay fai but still hits the spot. also try jok pochana near banglamphu, they do a decent one around that price range

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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