Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range60-100 THB
About This Dish
Whole squid or thick rings coated in a light seasoned flour and deep-fried until golden and shatteringly crispy, served with sweet chili sauce and lime. Eastern coastal waters produce squid noticeably sweeter and more tender than inland varieties.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy1/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
Fried squid is a staple of eastern Thailand's fishing communities, where the daily Gulf catch is prepared with minimal fuss to let the natural sweetness shine.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Cold beerSom tam
Insider Tips
- 1Best at seaside restaurants where the squid goes from boat to fryer in hours
- 2Squeeze lime over the squid right before eating for the best flavor
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:pla muk tod
ปลาหมึกทอด
Say this: Pla Muk Tod (Eastern Fried Squid)
Cuisine Region: Eastern Thai
Price Range: 60-100 THB
Best Time to Eat: Dinner
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