Seafood stalls
Along the market street
Crabs, prawns, squid and fish are displayed on ice and cooked to order. Choose, agree the price by weight, and sit down to eat.
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Hua Hin, Thailand
Hua Hin Night Market
The town's nightly market, known for fresh seafood stalls, street food and souvenirs.
Favourite places
Street food stalls
Throughout the market
Noodles, grilled meats, roti and Thai desserts for a cheap, varied dinner.
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Throughout the market
T-shirts, beach wear, handicrafts and gifts. Bargaining politely is normal.
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Local food
Pu nueng
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Steamed crab served with a spicy lime and chilli seafood sauce.
Roti
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Thin fried pancake filled with banana and egg or drizzled with condensed milk, a favourite night-market dessert.
Pla muk yang
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Grilled squid on skewers with a sharp seafood dip.
Where to eat
Market seafood restaurants
Dechanuchit Road
The seafood stalls inside the market have tables where your order is cooked and served.
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Town centre
A short walk away for a sit-down seafood dinner over the sea.
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Where to stay
Hua Hin town centre
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Hotels and guesthouses within walking distance of the market and the beach.
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Quieter resorts to the south, a green songthaew or Grab ride from the market.
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Culture
Bargaining is normal for souvenirs and clothes, but keep it friendly and smile. Food prices are usually fixed. Ask before photographing vendors.
History
The Hua Hin Night Market (Chatchai Night Market area) has been a fixture of the town for decades. Seafood is displayed on ice and cooked to order, with stalls of clothes and crafts alongside.
Tour plans
Hua Hin evening
EveningStep 1: Sunset on the beach
Walk the sand in the town centre in the late afternoon.
Step 2: Railway station
See the Royal Waiting Room lit in the evening light.
Step 3: Night market dinner
Seafood and street food at the market.
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Travel information
Best time to visit
Every evening from about 6 pm.
How to get there
On Dechanuchit Road in the town centre, walking distance from most hotels.
Getting around
The town centre around Naresdamri and Dechanuchit roads is easy to walk. Green songthaews run up and down Phetkasem Road between the town and Khao Takiab; flag one down and press the buzzer to stop. Grab, tuk-tuks (agree the fare first) and rented scooters cover the rest. For day trips to the national park or the vineyard, hire a car with driver or join a tour.
Travel tips
Check prices by weight before ordering seafood.
