Tong Talay Seafood Buffet
You pick your seafood, then you cook it. That's the deal here, and it's why the place works. Blue crab, big prawns, oysters, sea bass, horseshoe crab, most of it alive or near enough, and you grill or boil it at your own table. The dipping sauces do a lot of heavy lifting, especially with the crab. Somtam gets made fresh, and the mango sticky rice is worth leaving room for.
Reviews put the buffet anywhere from under 500 baht to around 800 baht depending on what tier you go for, which is fair money for this quality of seafood in Ao Nang. Service splits opinion: most people describe staff cracking crab shells for them and clearing debris between rounds, while one reviewer felt largely left alone. I'd read that as a busy-night thing rather than a policy. It's casual, loud in a good way, and built for groups.
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Reviews from Google
Tong Talay Seafood Restaurant – Krabi Excellent value for money. 800 baht per person for an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet with an impressive selection. All the seafood was super fresh, great quality, and with plenty of choices. Fish, crabs, prawns, and more are cooked for you – grilled, steamed, or prepared the way you like. The service was very good, attentive and efficient, which made the experience even better. There’s a good selection of drinks available; please note the restaurant is halal, so alcohol is not served. Highly recommended if you love fresh seafood and want a satisfying, high-quality meal in Krabi.
Incredible seafood buffet for under 500 baht. Everything from the shrimp to the oysters was super fresh. The waitress even opened my crab for me and kept the table spotless by clearing shells immediately. Top-tier service and 10/10 value. I even bring my own butter for seasoning
If you are in Krabi - visit this place , the food is crazy delicious, everything is fresh and alive. You cook it yourself, whether you want to grill it or boil it. The best mango sticky rice I ever tried in Thailand so far! They cook for you fresh papaya salad. There is very big variety of different seafood. For a review in google you will get free coconut. We are very picky eaters and we really really recommend this place. The only minus is that there is no service at all here , but this honestly doesn’t make any difference, when the food is delicious! Enjoy guys 🙏🏼
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Tong Talay Seafood Buffet: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tong Talay Seafood Buffet worth visiting?
Tong Talay Seafood Buffet holds a 4.9★ rating from 5,983 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Krabi.
What are the opening hours of Tong Talay Seafood Buffet?
Tong Talay Seafood Buffet is typically open 16:00-22:00 — 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.
How expensive is Tong Talay Seafood Buffet?
Tong Talay Seafood Buffet is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other restaurants & food in Krabi.
When is the best time to visit Tong Talay Seafood Buffet?
The best months to visit Krabi are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – September (rough Andaman seas).
Where is Tong Talay Seafood Buffet located?
Tong Talay Seafood Buffet is at 889, 5 ตำบล อ่าวนาง อำเภอเมืองกระบี่ กระบี่ 81180, Thailand, in Krabi. Getting around Krabi: Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach); Songthaews in Ao Nang.
Location Info
889, 5 ตำบล อ่าวนาง อำเภอเมืองกระบี่ กระบี่ 81180, Thailand+66 62 083 1734www.facebook.com/Tongtalay.seafoodVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough Andaman seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Krabi Airport (KBV) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). Ferries connect to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Phuket. Bus or minivan from Phuket takes ~3 hrs.
Getting around
- •Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach)
- •Songthaews in Ao Nang
- •Grab (limited, mainly Ao Nang)
- •Motorbike rental
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough Andaman seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Krabi Airport (KBV) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). Ferries connect to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Phuket. Bus or minivan from Phuket takes ~3 hrs.
Getting around
- •Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach)
- •Songthaews in Ao Nang
- •Grab (limited, mainly Ao Nang)
- •Motorbike rental