Here Hai (Original shop)

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• Farangondiet

  3 months ago

  Here Hai, the original shop on Ekkamai Road, is a well-known eatery famous for its huge crab dishes and bold Thai flavors. The interior is simple and casual, spread across two floors of seating, but the food is what draws the crowds. Every time I walk around this area, there’s a line of people waiting outside, so a bit of planning or a sprinkle of luck definitely helps. I arrived early on a Sunday and the place was already nearly full—luckily no queue. The kitchen focuses on fresh seafood sourced from southern Thailand, cooked using traditional Thai wok techniques that give the dishes that great smoky “wok hei” aroma. The menu features several signatures, including crab fried rice loaded with large chunks of real crab meat, the famous crab omelette, and other seafood dishes like mantis shrimp, prawns, and stir-fried vegetables. I went for the Stir-Fried Mantis Shrimp with Holy Basil, served with rice. The mantis shrimp worked nicely with the fragrant basil and a good level of spiciness. I also tried the stir-fried cabbage with fish sauce and spicy pork crackling—definitely fiery, but balanced well with rice and a cold soda. Prices might be slightly on the higher side compared to some local spots, but considering the portion size and quality, it’s well worth it. Clean place, lively atmosphere. There’s also another Here Hai branch in Siam Paragon, but visiting the original shop in Ekkamai definitely has its charm. I’ll be back to try the crab omelette or crab fried rice next time.

• Robin Soon

  3 months ago

  If you want bold Thai seafood done right, Here Hai – Original Branch in Bangkok is a must. I went in with high expectations and they still overdelivered. Crab Fried Rice • Massive chunks of sweet crab meat. • Fragrant wok hei. • Generous portion. • You actually see and taste the crab in every bite. This is not one of those places that skimps on seafood. They load it properly. Seafood Quality • Fresh. • Clean flavours. • No fishy aftertaste. • Perfectly cooked prawns and crab. The stir-fried crab dishes are rich, balanced, and deeply satisfying. You can tell they focus on execution, not gimmicks. Atmosphere • Casual. • Busy. • Energetic local vibe. It feels authentic. Not polished for tourists. Just solid Thai cooking that locals line up for. Service • Efficient. • Straightforward. • Food comes out fast despite the crowd. If you are in Bangkok and love seafood, this place deserves a spot on your list. It is the kind of restaurant you leave already planning your next visit.

• Jen C

  a week ago

  Best to get there early to avoid the masses of Chinese tourists. We ordered the famous crab fried rice, crab omelette, and garlic pepper mantis shrimps. Can confirm generous portions of crab meat in the crab dishes. The omelette is basically egg and crab only so thankfully there were sauces provided to offer more flavour. The mantis shrimp was a little dry but still tasty. The service was fantastic and all the staff were very patient considering how busy it gets. Lots of hype which is understandable for those who like to eat crab without the hassle of working hard for your crab meat.

• Derek Ang

  3 months ago

  Was around the vicinity for massage and decided to pop up 10 mins before the afternoon opening hours. We were about 10th in the queue on a normal weekday. Food must be damn good to command such an early crowd. We had their signature lump crab meat fried rice, garlic mantis shrimp and fish ball. Oh mine, their signature crab meat fried rice is to die for, the amount of wok hei makes it so legit and yummylicious. Each mouthful is craving for the next. Definitely Michelin worthy. The garlic mantis shrimp came deshelled which is a plus and the fishball is just a normal passable fishball dish. Dining place is a bit of a squeeze but overall a great dining experience!

• Yen Bui

  3 months ago

  Easily my Top 3 Bangkok Eats 🇹🇭 we ordered the mantis shrimp, the crab omelette as well as the crab fried rice and can say that this place is definitely worth the wait! We waited a total of 30 minutes and it was close to closing time before their lunch break. We were still let in half an hour before they closed but they didn’t kick people out. They just didn’t let new people come in.

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