Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range60-100 THB
About This Dish
Whole squid grilled over open charcoal flames until lightly charred and smoky, then sliced into tender rings and served with a punchy jaew dipping sauce of lime, chilies, and fish sauce. Eastern Thailand's coastal towns serve the freshest catch simply, letting the natural sweetness of the squid shine with just a kiss of smoke.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet2/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy1/5
Umami3/5
History & Origin
Eastern Thailand's coastline produces some of the country's best squid, and this simple grilled preparation lets the ingredient speak for itself.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Cold beerJaew dipping sauce
Insider Tips
- 1Do not overcook -- perfectly grilled squid should be tender, not rubbery
- 2Eastern coastal towns serve the freshest squid, often caught the same day
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:pla muk yang
ปลาหมึกย่าง
Say this: Pla Muk Yang (Grilled Squid)
Cuisine Region: Eastern Thai
Price Range: 60-100 THB
Best Time to Eat: Dinner
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Rayong
The best city to experience this dish
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