Som Som Seafood
659 Chulalongkorn 4 Alley, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Som Som Seafood operates at 659 Chulalongkorn Soi 4 in Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, closing on Wednesdays and opening the rest of the week from 12:30 to 22:00. The kitchen runs on charcoal for grilling and the menu covers curry crab, shrimp with glass noodles, stir-fried clams, boiled cockles, and crab meat fried rice. Large river prawns are priced at 750 baht each. The Chulalongkorn University Food Street location is 650 metres from BTS National Stadium Exit 2.
You arrive on Chulalongkorn Soi 4 and find Som Som Seafood at number 659, a spot that anchors the stretch of Wang Mai restaurants collectively known as the Chulalongkorn University Food Street. The food street runs roughly two kilometres and began as a dining hub for students from the nearby university before drawing locals from across Bangkok and international visitors. Som Som Seafood is closed on Wednesdays and open the remaining six days from 12:30 to 22:00. Ordering takes place before seating, and during peak hours a wait of 10 to 20 minutes is standard. The kitchen uses charcoal grills for seafood, and the charcoal-grilled whole squid and grilled prawns are among the items consistently named on multi-source listings. The curry crab is the dish most cited across visitor accounts, described as fresh crab leg meat in a rich curry sauce suited for spooning over rice or crab meat fried rice. The crab meat fried rice is also served in a small portion designed for two people. Shrimp with glass noodles, stir-fried clams, boiled cockles, and stir-fried crab with chilli and salt make up the broader shellfish menu. River prawns are available in sizes starting at 200 baht per piece, with large prawns priced at 750 baht each. Per-person spend ranges from 340 to 860 baht based on order size, making it a mid-range choice relative to hotel and mall seafood restaurants in the city. An air-conditioned second floor is available. Parking can be found at Chulalongkorn Centenary Park. The location is 650 metres on foot from BTS National Stadium Exit 2.