Fried clam stall goes viral in Samut Songkhram
When it comes to the highlights of Thailand, one noteworthy aspect is the extensive array of delicious street food stalls that can be found throughout the country, and it’s our job to spread the news once we find good food stalls that deserve attention.
Available but not too easy to find in the country’s street food scene, a fried clam dish is a seafood delicacy that’s popularly paired with booze and shared among friends. This fried clam stall in Samut Songkhram has gone viral on TikTok and now attracts a long queue every day. Find out why.
Netizens attest to its yummy taste
Screenshot: @khaoron8338 via TikTok
ผัดหอยไฟลุก (Pad Hoi Fai Look) has been lately popular among residents in Samut Songkhram due to its delicious fried clam dish and the vendor’s unique method of cooking clams over high flames.
GIF: @khaoron8338 via TikTok
The stall is located at the car park at Kromluang Chumporn Khet Udomsak Shrine from around 12pm–1pm. A fried clam dish costs from ฿100 (~USD2.82)/kilogram, depending on the type of clam.
The owner mentioned that he used to sell fruits, but it wasn’t successful, prompting him to switch to operating a fried clam stall. His fried clam stall turned out to be very popular and gets a long queue every day. He also said many customers filmed videos of his stall and shared them on social media platforms, especially TikTok. This led to the rise of his humble stall’s fame.
Go and try it out yourself
If you live in Samut Songkhram, we suggest you try this out and see if it really lives up to the hype. We wanna hear about our followers’ experience.
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