Over the years of visiting Thailand, I've always tried many different restaurants, and this time in 2023, I bring you my Thai seafood restaurant in Bangkok experience at Savoey.
Many of you may have been to Bangkok several times and heated at several places, and just like you, I have tried so many, only to be left hanging until I was recommended to this place.
Thai Seafood Restaurant in Bangkok Experience
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| The entrance to Savoey Seafood Restaurant in Terminal 21 Shopping Mall. |
Usually, when I'm in Bangkok, I avoid restaurants because of the stigma of paying a high price to dine in. Therefore, I've always done the safe thing and eaten at more local places.
But after more than 30 years of travelling to Bangkok, I was recommended to experience some authentic Thai seafood at a proper place called Savoey Restaurant.
Again, the first thing on my mind was the price, as the outlet I visited was at level five of the Terminal 21 Shopping Mall in Bangkok central.
So, shopping malls and restaurants equal high prices. But my friend had assured me that I would be in for a surprise, and yes, he was absolutely right.
When I walked in, the Savoey seafood restaurant at Terminal 21 looked inviting, well-balanced, and tastefully renovated without trying too hard.
The staff, as always, were welcoming, and everyone I passed greeted me with the standard Thai 'Wai'. I have to admit that I felt welcomed when walking to my table.
Seafood at Savoey Restaurant Terminal 21
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| The menu's first page shows their signature dishes, making ordering easy. |
The menu was already on the table and was a conventional restaurant menu with photos of the food and amazingly affordable prices. For a moment, I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me.
I proceeded to order what was recommended by the waiter, who spoke decent English. And yes, the menu was also in English, which was a plus point.
Asking more about the place, I was informed that the Savoey brand has been a Bangkok household name for over 40 years. Wow, that really is a long time.
The first thing that caught my eye on the menu was the Seafood Tom Yum Goong, followed by the fresh mud crabs, deep-fried seabass, crab meat curry, vegetables and drinks.
Looking around, I noticed more non-locals dining here, but there were still several local Thai people with foreign colleagues eating in too. So, it was not a pure tourist place - fantastic!
The food took only a short time; within 15 minutes, dishes started appearing on my table, with the staff explaining each dish to me.
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| Savoey's River Prawn Tom Yum Goong is a great starter. |
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| The massive Thai river prawns are used for their Pad Thai dish. |
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| Quick-fried Water Morning Glory with cut chilli, known to me as Kangkung. |
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| The won tons are made from deep-fried jumbo crab meat. |
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| The deep-fried seabass is served with mango salsa. |
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| My favourite - Stir-fried mud crab in yellow curry sauce. |
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| Stir-fried jumbo crab meat with chilli, Thai style. |
Honestly, the taste was so much better than I expected, all because the restaurant took passion in cooking the dishes, giving the consumer a truly authentic Thai seafood experience.
Overall, the freshness of the food was terrific. More importantly, the authentic cooking style was amazing, giving me a whole new taste minus the overpowering spices like many other places.
You should also know that there is no best Thai seafood out there, and everyone has their own taste preferences, but here at Savoey, I was treated to freshness at an affordable price combined with passion in the kitchen.
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| Our ordered dishes gave us a complete Thai food experience in Bangkok. |
Well, I'm not going to explain each dish to say how it tasted or how good it was, as I would rather you be the judge when you visit any of the Savoey restaurants in Bangkok.
My Thai Seafood restaurant experience in Bangkok opened my perception of getting ripped off because I'm a tourist. There's always something new to learn every day.
So, if you are headed to Bangkok, I recommend trying any of the Savoey restaurants around the city, and you, too, would be in disbelief about the quality and prices of the food here.
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| The Mango Sticky Rice Frappe is on the right. |
Drinks at Savoey Restaurant Terminal 21
This has to be mentioned, all because I was dumbfounded when I tried that one unique and special Thai Mango Stick Rice Frappe.
Oh my god, it was totally out of this world, and if you are a huge fan of Mango Sticky Rice, this is definitely something to consider.
My detailed review doesn't do any justice; therefore, when you are in Bangkok, just head to any of the Savoey Restaurants and order this. No regrets!
Savoey Restaurant
Level 5, Terminal 21 Shopping Mall Asok,
Soi Sukhumvit 19, Bangkok, Thailand
Hours: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM Daily
Phone: +66 64 017 0237
Facebook: Savoey Restaurant
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| Savoey Seafood Restaurant is located on the fifth floor of Terminal 21 Shopping Mall in Bangkok. |
Conclusion
I hardly do food reviews, but when I do, I make sure the experience is worthwhile for my readers, and this one is definitely a must-share. I also don't just post some text, put in photos and caption them all to get an article out.
I prefer to always share personal experiences as any proper travel or food writer will do, hence a story-based article with as much information as possible. And to add, this restaurant is non-Halal.
I never expected my Thai seafood restaurant in Bangkok experience to be budget-friendly and exceptionally unique. On my next visit, I will surely return to try the many other dishes they offer.