Bang Saen Fish Market
Japanese-themed places are all the rage in Thailand, be it a cafe, a resort, or an onsen. People just love captivating Japanese styles and vibes. So, why not check out Bang Saen Fish Market in Chonburi?
Around one hour from Bangkok, the market really deserves your visit. It offers a wide selection of street food and photo spots in an alluring Japanese ambience.
Explore a Japanese-themed fish market in Bang Saen
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As one of the most popular destinations in Bang Saen, the market is an awe-inspiring gem that market explorers love to visit. With its mesmerising Japanese-style designs, you’ll feel like you’ve been magically teleported to Japan.
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Once you’ve got your food, head to its lovely dining area which is surrounded by Japanese-inspired stalls. It features many cute Japanese props – Sakura trees for example. It’s a lively spot with a lot of visitors gathering to enjoy their time.
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While wandering through this market, you’ll be tempted by a plethora of food options that might leave you spoilt for choice. Whether you adore sashimi, spicy seafood salads, ramen, Thai desserts, or bubble tea, you can get them here. Also, the shops here are pleasantly designed to resemble Japanese stalls, adding to the overall ambience and vibe of the place.
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Once you find yourself here, we highly recommend you check out Yaki Tari – an idyllic Japanese-inspired food stall. It serves Premium Wagyu Aus Beef Hoba Yaki for ฿199 (~USD5.77), which is Australian wagyu beef grilled with a Hoba leaf.
Pose as if you’re travelling in Japan
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Needless to say, if you’re here, don’t miss the opportunity to explore photogenic spots to snap pics of yourself for the ‘gram. And you will find many of those spots around this fish market.
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With its authentic ambience and meticulously crafted details, your photos taken here will effortlessly deceive your friends into believing that you’ve embarked on a genuine trip to Japan.
Getting to Bang Saen Fish Market in Chonburi
If you’re seeking a new characteristic market to explore, give Bang Saen Fish Market a try. You’ll be happy to discover the charm and delights that this place has to offer.
At Ekkamai Bus Terminal and Chatuchak Bus Terminal, you can find buses or vans that go to Bang Saen or Burapha University. When you get to Bang Saen, you can find a local taxi or songthaew to take you to the market.
For more travel ideas in Chonburi, you can read 11 cafes to hang out in Bang Saen, Bayon Thasai is a natural campsite in Chonburi, and Khao Chi Chan is a Buddha-carved cliff in Pattaya.
Address: 76 Khao Lam Rd, Saen Suk, Chon Buri 20130
Opening hours: 10am-11pm, Closed on Tuesdays
Contact: +66 6 2963 9456Â | Bang Saen Fish Market’s Facebook | Google Maps
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