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San Sook Som Seafood Huahin

Local seafood in Nong Kae, well away from the promenade prices and the promenade crowds.

4.6(2,759)
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Hours
Mon–Thu 10:30–21:00, Fri–Sun 10:30–22:00

Learn the Spice Scale

Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.

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Full opening hours
Monday10:30–21:00
Tuesday10:30–21:00
Wednesday10:30–21:00
Thursday10:30–21:00
Friday10:30–22:00
Saturday10:30–22:00
Sunday10:30–22:00

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Why go, and how to do it well

Skip the beachfront seafood barns and head inland to Nong Kae instead. This is a Thai coastal kitchen doing what those kitchens do best, with fresh catch, bold seasoning, no fuss on the plate. The crowd it pulls is largely local, which tells you most of what you need to know about the cooking and the pricing.

Don't come expecting linen and a sea view. It's casual, no dress code, and the menu leans on classic Thai seafood rather than anything clever. That suits me fine. If you've been eating your way through Hua Hin's tourist strip and wondering why everything tastes slightly muted, a meal out here will recalibrate you. Lunch is a good bet if you'd rather not wait in line, since it opens at 10:30 and the early sitting is quieter than the evening one.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

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93, 59 ซ.หมู่บ้านหนองแก, Tambon Nong Kae, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand

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San Sook Som Seafood Huahin: Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Sook Som Seafood Huahin worth visiting?

San Sook Som Seafood Huahin holds a 4.6★ rating from 2,759 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Hua Hin.

What are the opening hours of San Sook Som Seafood Huahin?

San Sook Som Seafood Huahin is typically open 10:30–21:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.

When is the best time to visit San Sook Som Seafood Huahin?

The best months to visit Hua Hin are November – August, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in Weekends year-round (Bangkok day-trippers) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October (wettest month).

Where is San Sook Som Seafood Huahin located?

San Sook Som Seafood Huahin is at 93, 59 ซ.หมู่บ้านหนองแก, Tambon Nong Kae, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand, in Hua Hin. Getting around Hua Hin: Songthaews (green, along Phetkasem Road to Khao Takiab); Motorbike taxis.

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