Soei (ร้านเส่ย) - One of My Favorite Restaurants in Bangkok
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ส.ค. 2014
- Soei (ร้านเส่ย) is honestly one of my favorite, and one of the best restaurants in all of Bangkok, if the not the world. More details here: wp.me/p4a4F7-2Bu
Soei (ร้านเส่ย) is a famous restaurant in Bangkok that’s especially known for its strong use of flavors - I think everything on the menu is extremely flavorful - sour, spicy, herb driven, flavors like that. So if you love strong flavors, you’re going to probably love eating at Soei (ร้านเส่ย) as much as I did. P’Soei, who is the owner and the chef of the restaurant, was a former sports player. Walk into the restaurant and you’ll immediately be greeted by photos of sports teams posted around the entire sides of the kitchen.
One of the most famous Thai dishes on the menu at Soei (ร้านเส่ย) is kaem pla too tod (แก้มปลาทูทอด), or fried mackerel fish cheeks. Really they were a bit more like entire fish faces, deep fried to a crisp and seasoned with little more than fried garlic and a pinch of salt. The kaem pla too tod (แก้มปลาทูทอด) is so popular, that you can’t actually order them off the menu, and instead you have to call ahead and order them on the phone - Ying called them at 10 am before we came to eat for lunch, and reserved out plate. They were sensationally good, almost an unbelievable snack. Also for an appetizer or snack type of a dish we got goong chae nam pla (กุ้งแช่น้ำปลา), which is a common Thai dish, kind of like the Thai version of shrimp ceviche. Normally goong chae nam pla (กุ้งแช่น้ำปลา) is just marinated in lime juice, chilies, and garlic, but at Soei Restaurant (ร้านเส่ย), they add in a ton of wasabi to kick up the flavors a couple notches. It was sensationally delicious - the burn went all the way up my nose, and it was incredible. For the main dishes, first we ordered tom yum pla too (ต้ำยำปลาทู). The tom yum pla too (ต้ำยำปลาทู) was made with mackerel, and what I really loved about it was the glorious amount of holy basil which they added. It was incredibly spicy with chilies, very sour with lime juice, and then that hit of holy basil gave the soup a wonderful herb earthy flavor. For curry we ordered chu chee pla too (ฉู่ฉี่ปลาทู), a Thai curry made with mackerel fish, in a spice flavored coconut milk based sauce. Finally for the trophy dish of our meal, we ordered pla goong pao (พล่ากุ้งเผา). A Thai pla is sort of like a salad, but more of a deluxe salad, a traditional form of a Thai salad. For this recipe they used jumbo freshwater prawns, first grilled up, and then sliced in half like butterfly cut. They were then anointed in a thick layer of sliced lemongrass, chilies, garlic, shallots, and tomatoes, dressed in lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar, and then finally sprinkled with sweet basil leaves. It was one of the most amazing Thai dishes I’ve eaten in a very long time.
Soei (ร้านเส่ย) is doing an incredible job of making Thai food the right way - using delicious ingredients and not holding back on ferocious flavors. When I ate here, luckily it wasn’t too busy, but sometimes the restaurant can be so busy that you have to wait for your food for 2 - 3 hours because P’Soei is the only one who cooks. So it’s best to eat here on off meal peak hours, and on weekdays if you can.
Address: Thanon Setsiri, Sam Sen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand
Phone: 081-563-3131, 086-203-6603
Open hours: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm from Sunday to Friday, closed on Saturday
Prices: Our total bill was just over 1,000 THB
How to get there: Soei (ร้านเส่ย) is located right at the Sam Sen Railroad Station. To get there it’s easiest to take the BTS Skytrain to Victory Monument and then catch a taxi directly to the restaurant at Sam Sen Railroad station.
ที่อยู่ : อาคาร ตรงข้ามสถานีรถไฟสามเสนฝั่งขาเข้า ถนนเศรษฐศิริ แขวงสามเสนใน เขตพญาไท กรุงเทพฯ
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โทร. 081-563-3131, 086-203-6603
Restaurant details here: wp.me/p4a4F7-2Bu
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The Food Ranger's dad here. Thank you Mark for recommending Soei. Trevor's mom & I were in Bangkok for 1 day on Christmas day and came here to eat based on your thoughts. It was unbelievable!!! The Mackerel heads were great and a fun experience. The Shrimp ceviche was the spiciest/hottest dish I've ever had and the Shrimp salad was arguably the best thing I've ever eaten! The Soft Shell Crab curry was fabulous too. I would not go back to Bangkok without going to this restaurant again.
FYI: Our tuck tuck driver got lost 3 times trying to find Soei. He eventually had to pull over and ask another driver for help. Persistence pays off though. Obviously he did find it and it was worth the trip!
Mark just recently know that Soei moved to the new location.
Also, are you really Trevor's dad? awesome.
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Hello Sir...Grt To See u here...Ur Son also Work very Hard...
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I just published an article, with more photos and details, if you're interested in going to Soei (ร้านเส่ย), check it out here: www.eatingthaifood.com/2014/08/soei-restaurant-bangkok/
thanks for sharing...
Just came back from Thailand...i wish i had seen it earlier :D definitely will next time!
which is the website or the link to book hotel in Bkk, Samui so you can get credit?
Love you clips very much,
Thanks
The fried mackerel heads are really interesting. When you bit into it it sounded so crispy and light. But thinking about a mackerel head I would think it would be like eating thick finger nails.
I wonder what the process is here. Does deep frying thin the bone? Or is it prepared in some other way before with something acidic or boiled in water maybe to weaken the cartilage? If you see such a dish again and are able to ask I would interested to know that.
How did the deep fried heads compare to the pla too (mackerel fish) that you ate in your nam prik video?
Jonathan Tang gay
Love, love love this video! Mark, your genuine reaction to food is priceless. I find myself smiling whenever you take your first bite and you swoon over the flavors bursting in your mouth. Even my children enjoy watching your travel videos! I hope you realize how much your work is appreciated. You are literally bringing us with you as you travel and blog. Keep up the fantastic work!
The crunch after you ate that first fish head sounded awesome. It looks a bit strange but I have a feeling I would love it.
Haha, thank you *****, good thing I wasn't using a wireless mic, the crunch would have been 2x louder. I think you'd love this place.
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"Can we do that, Ying?" You're like a little boy it's so cute!!
Ha thank you Emily Wheeler, I've got to ask permission!
Mark Wiens ..กินได้น่าอร่อยมาก ตามทุก vedio
I love your head swing when the food is delicious! I would love to travel and try the food there one day!
I love watching your video not just for the facial expressions after every bite, but your sincerity to the taste and well of your meals. I don't travel alot right now, but when I get back to it im going to make a bucketlist of all the restaurant youve eaten at. Thanks for the informative videos
Dude, you're the real deal. This joint is not for a fainted heart. All the food is extremely strong-flavor and spicy. Many of my friends (I'm a Thai) can't finish the meal here because it's too hot. But judging from the writing on your t-shirt, this place is heaven for you (and me). But I doubt foreigners would enjoy this place. It's like a secret boss of Thai food.
I can't help it, the yum yum face gets me every time! Thai food is my favorite food, absolutely. Thank you again for sharing your food travels with us!
I only watch ur videos when I am eating!
Thank you Porky Coot
man you're so happy in this video, i just can tell from the way you speak about this dishes. great job, great food. keep it up Mark
I've lived in Thailand for 3 years and love everything about Thailand. Especially the Food and the people. Nice info Mark
I love love love Andrew ❤ I met him at Brueggers Bagels in MN where I used to work. He waited to give me a hug before he left the bakery because I was busy with other customers. He is the most humble celebrity.
The food must be as good as you say because i have watched 100s of your videos and your expressions are way more intense. Love it.
Oh my gosh, my mouth is salivating right now.
SolOtis Haha, great to hear that!
I love how much you love the food here! The pure exhaustion from so much fabulosity was priceless. Thanks for a great video.
Haha I love "the face". My two year old cousin makes the same face when he eats - he is a real foodie in the making. If I am having a bad day I watch some of your videos and I always end up smiling and laughing (but very, very hungry also). Keep up the great work!
Yooo Mark, the world is so small. I can't believe this. I watch ur shows every episode. But in this one the lady sit behind you is my auntie ! so funny that I see her on my fav show lol.
Unbelievable huh? Are you going to tell her about it?
haha, that's amazing~
I told her already. She said she wouldn't pick her teeth if she knows she was on camera
Supasin Harnpratak Wow, amazing Supasin, in a city so big like Bangkok, than you for your support.
Mark, I've watched many of your videos but I don't think I've ever seen you in this much ecstasy. You are making me very hungry!
Oh Lawd. The vast array of colors on the plate is already mesmerizing, i can just imagine all the sensations mingles to one.
Thank you *****
"Can we do that Ying??"
LOOOOOOL Love you guys!
Lol you stole my comment. Laughed so hard when he had to ask his wife for more as if she was him mom lol 😂😂😂
Mark, went to Bangkok, ate this.... Thank you for your work!! You are a God!!!!
I was on my last trip there and had a great experience in Thai cuisine.
For me one of the best restaurants in Bangkok.
Hi Mark! I just had dinner a few hours ago at Soei because of your video. I wanted to let you know that they now have a separate menu that lists only the items YOU recommended on your blog post about Soei. They also have a big picture book of lots of dishes so foreigners can point and order.
I ordered almost everything you recommended on your blog including the dessert drink that Ying liked. Everything was so wonderful, so thank you for making such great videos that are informative, useful and fun to watch!
So much variety in the food, Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ผมชอบดูคุณเวลาที่ได้ทานเข้าไปแล้ว ทำให้ผมหิวตามทุกครั้งไป
We went, thanks to you, to the new location already, had the same dishes you did plus the soft shell crab and something else. Simply spectacular!. The best meal of the trip, but like you said, not for the faint of heart, strong flavors, right up my alley.
Hi Mark, you are my favorite Farang!!! I go to Thailand every month. Enjoy all your videos...Love the way you sway your head after eating good Thai food!!!
I really enjoyed watching you eat the food because your facial expressions cheered me up! Also, liked the way you described the dishes of food.
Went here with my fiancee and future mother in law because of this video. Had the wasabi dish (awesome) and also tried the fish faces, they taste better than they look. Thanks Mark, for being my culinary guide in Bangkok.
We are love thailand!!!
Good to hear that, I do too.
I believe that love doesn't even describe your reaction.
Melinda Saunders It was beyond words good!
Mark, i love your channel and just love watching your reaction after trying a dish, the expression you make is convincing me to try all the dishes you feature in your videos even this fish head... I am hoping to try this restaurant in my upcoming trip to Thailand this May!! Thank you for the wonderful videos..
Thank you so much for showing us how much you enjoy life! I watch your videos and I find them amazing!!! Thank you!
I want ALL of that NOW!! God that made me hungry!! 3 weeks till bangkok and this is top of my list. As ever, thank you .
Hey hegneyh1 great to hear you'll be coming to Bangkok, hope you enjoy this place!
The close up was outstanding
i just love your enthusiasm Mark! Keep up the good work.
My Day is nothing without ur Videos🥺
Hey Mark you always make us hungry. Thanks for the videos
ร้านเส่ย there is far from my home just a few km .but i never been there before,i think i should try there some, thank for sharing guy
Best video ever!! Lol I can feel your excitement from the other side of the screen!!!!
Awww Mark and Ying head swaying. I 💘 it.
Extreme lean and head swing from Mark. The most I've noticed in a while. Food is probably THAT good!
at 2:53,he said "boing"XD LOL HAHA
Heading back to Bangkok at Christmas - will have to check this place out!
I want to try these dishes from Soei restaurant for sure!
Victory Liew Thank you for watching, hope you can eat here.
They are really, really good! :)
It all looks so good!
Mark, I think I'm going to add 'eating with you' onto my bucket list. Love your vids!!!
Ha, thank you Jend Chow, would love to eat with you too.
3:40 hahaha, i love the face expressions you use after taking one bite of everything in every video haha. I love these videos and they inspire me a lot. Looks delicious!
Love your videos make me want to travel keep up the good work
My mouth is watering every time I watch you eat!!!
so much love is being shown in this video :) you're great, Mark
mark I just found your channel randomly and now I can't stop watching. You have a great personality man, keep up the amazing vids!
Hi brownpure huge thank you for subscribing and for watching. Hope you are doing great.
Mark Wiens Thanks mate I am doing great. One question though! How do you manage to stay so fit from eating all these rich flavourful foods all the time? :D
Haven't seen you this impressed with a dish/restaurant in a while Mark, glad to see you this satisfied from a meal!
Hi *****, this was really one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. Thank you for watching.
I've been watching ya videos for some months now and I have to say, your expressions with every bite u take is completely adorable! It's obvious how much u love food and how good the food is. The lil laugh/silent chuckle u make when u found a goodie is endearing. Love ya vids, gets a thumbs up EVERYTIME :)
Hi Eskay Brown, thank you so much for your kind words, Ying and I really appreciate your support.
This restaurant will be on my must go list, will be visiting Thailand in 2015!!
Good to hear that Lin Teun
This is one of my favorite videos, I love how much you love food. :)
Great video Mark! Going to check out this place next time I'm in Bangkok.
Made it there today. Awesome.
After watching a few of his videos i feel his palate is pretty amazing.
Thaddaeus Koay Thank you Thaddaeus
Love your videos!!!
I'm jealous once again.
great looking food. i love your reactions
It look really unique!
Best headswing ! I will definitely try this someday. Love all your videos. Thanks Mark !
Love every videos of Bangkok from you. And now with address... thks
Thank you A Huu
Are you telling me you cry after this meal because it’s so good
this episode tops them all! i could tell this was an over the top food experience for ya
i moan when i eat delicious food too
cheers
XTheSonofTheSunX Thank you very much, yes indeed, this ranks as one of the best meals I've had in Bangkok in a long time.
Dude loves Thai food, excellent language skills.
wow the food looked soooooo good, even the fish faces looked delish. great vid mark ty :)
Hi Mark
Thank you for letting us know about the Soei Restaurant. I went with my Thai friends last month. They were like me, engrossed with the food that we all stopped talking because we were so focused in the food.
A place you should not miss. According to my Thai friends, the food tasted like traditional Thai food 50 years ago. Thanks again Mark. Just a bit difficult getting there. Took a Tuk Tuk from Ari MRT station. The driver almost got lost. Worth all trouble though.
พี่มาร์คใส่เสื้อน่ารักเว่อร์ "ไม่เผ็ดไม่กิน" สุดยอดเลยค่ะ เพราะส่วนมากต่างชาติจะกินเผ็ดไม่ได้ :)
love your videos Mark !!!!!!!
One of your best videos or maybe the best, the joy you were in its just like a child entering a toy dreamland. The food looked so perfect since it was made by an experience cook. Thanks for sharing
Hi Abdulrhman Alharbi, huge thank you, haha that's exactly how I felt - like a little kind in a toy store for sure!
Love your food videos
Very good facial expression when u eat food...cheers
This looked really delicious. I cannot wait till next weekend to try out this food myself
BenniGorri Great, hope you enjoy it.
I like your videos ,due to your unique expression while eating.
Awesome expression!
I love the expression you have on your face when you're tasting food.....you are totally having foodgasm! lol.
You got me hooked! I'm going to that restaurant in December.
Thanks Keith Ho, if you love strong flavors, you're going to love this place.
Thank you, Mark. This is a yummmmy video!
i love to watch your videos man! Greetings from finland
one of the best of your videos
Thank you deepthroat916
It all looks delicious Mark and TY for sharing.
bebebutterfield1 Thank you
I'am a fan of thai food.Thank you
im traveling there next year for sure! i hope its easy to find,
He loves thai food the most you can see how hevenjoying it
After watching so many of your vids, this is now my fav one coz of one comment you made... BOING!!! :D
i go here for sure!!!!!!!!!! thank you Mark!
Every foods are looking so beautiful in Thailand.....have to visit Thailand Mark...
This place is legendary.
It was hard to tell whether or not you liked the food in this one...lol. Either you are a jedi at finding the best food in BKK, or it's all good and I need to move there. Great vid, Mark.
SeoulTee Thank you very much Tom, you do need to come to Bangkok soon!
Looks very delicious. I would like to eat like you . But I cannot eat it too spicy. Thanks your videos I can learn how to cook Thai food.
the expression this time was bit more intense!!hope to get a chance to taste these dishes one day!
Ritankar Sasmal Haha, yes, the food was so incredibly good.
My parents are from Thailand & I have never heard of this restaurant! I'm going next year with my mom and bf so thanks a lot for posting your videos! I really want to try the "Kam pla tu tod" and you really have to call ahead?! Wow! Sawadee ca :)
Hi Mark. Food here looks fantastic. Will try and visit on our next trip to Bangkok
Mark, you were dancing with joy...must be really good food. I will keep this restaurant in mind when travelling to Bangkok
Hong Khou Hey Hong, haha yes, this place was fantastic.
Im going to Thailand on saturday, backpacking, and I will try to visit every restaurant you went to :D
Great to hear that adamax08, you're going to love the food. How long will you be in Thailand?
Mark Wiens 4 weeks. Any advice for me? :)
Looks absolutely stunning! Can't wait to taste it!
Thank you Szymon Kosecki
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Yes, Mark was right, we went there and the food was the best that I have ever had in my life.