Best Fish Dishes for First-Time Visitors
Visiting Ao Nang for the first time and not sure which fish dish to order? Start with these.
Starting Simple
When you are new to Thai seafood, it helps to start with a dish where the fish is the star and the sauce does not overpower. Grilled whole fish is the perfect entry point — it is clean, fresh and very easy to eat.
Top Fish Dishes for New Visitors
Grilled Whole Sea Bass
Sea bass is one of the best-tasting fish in Thai coastal cooking. Grilled with lemongrass and kaffir lime, it has a fragrant herb character without being spicy. Ask for mild and it will be very approachable.
Salt-Baked Barramundi
This is a show-stopper. The whole fish is packed in sea salt and baked slowly. It arrives at the table as a salt crust that the waiter cracks open. The fish inside is incredibly moist and delicately seasoned. No spice at all — pure fish flavour.
Crispy Calamari
If you want something lighter to start, crispy calamari is reliably good in Ao Nang. The sweet chili dipping sauce is served on the side so you control the heat completely.
Tips When Ordering Fish
- Always ask if the fish is fresh that day
- Specify your spice preference — most dishes can go no-spicy
- Whole fish usually has better flavour than fillet
- Pair with steamed jasmine rice
View the full selection of fresh fish and seafood on our menu.
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