Giant River Prawns (กุ้งเผา) in Ayutthaya (Insane Delicious Alert)!
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- When you’re in Ayutthaya, one thing you don’t want to miss is Ayutthaya freshwater prawns (shrimp). Here’s the article (but more details in another article coming soon): migrationology....
Ayutthaya, the ancient Thai capital, and located about 1 - 1.5 hours drive from central Bangkok, is extremely famous throughout Thailand for its freshwater prawns. Thais that visit Ayutthaya come to visit the temples, but many would not miss the opportunity for a prawns feast. On my latest trip to Ayutthaya, Ying and I ate at a restaurant known as Ruay Goong Pao (ร้านรวยกุ้งเผา). Although it was located a bit out of the city, it was definitely worth the trip to get there - and if you love prawns / shrimp, you’re going to love this restaurant.
The restaurant is located along the slow moving river, so the atmosphere for chowing down couldn’t be better either. There’s a dining room located in the house on the shore, but we chose to sit on the floating dining room, located in the river. The scenery was great, and the relaxing atmosphere was perfect for freshwater prawns feasting. For our trophy dish, we ordered the Goong Pao (กุ้งเผา), or roasted prawns. You could either choose, 3, 4, or 5 prawns for 1 kilo, and we chose to go for the biggest ones, just 3 prawns for 1 kilo - so these guys were monsters! All they did was slice them in half, and grill them on the shell side down until they were perfectly cooked. They were insanely delicious, some of the most amazing tasting things I’ve ever had in my life. The meat of the freshwater prawns was sweet and firm, and the yellow orange colored head oil was rich and creamy - the combination was outstanding.
In addition to our platter of goong pao (กุ้งเผา), we also ordered a plate of kam goong pad cha (ก้ามกุ้งผัดฉ่า). Since these freshwater prawns were so jumbo big, they had equally huge tentacles (or maybe they are claws). So after the shrimp were roasted, the claws were then deshelled, and the meat from them was stir fried up with fingerroot, onions, garlic, and green peppercorns. It was an equally amazing tasting dish. For vegetables, Ying and I ordered Pad sai bua nam man hoy (ผัดสายบัวน้ำมันหอย), lotus flower stems that were just stir fried up nicely with garlic and oyster sauce. It was delicious as always, and made a nice accompanying dish to our roasted jumbo freshwater prawns.
Ayutthaya is famous throughout Thailand (and for visitors), for its temples and its history, and while that is great to see too, when you’re in Ayutthaya, you should not miss the opportunity to have an insanely delicious freshwater prawns (กุ้งเผา) feast!
Ran Ruay Goong Pao
Thanon Samkok-Sayna, Tambon Maitra, Amphoe Bang Sai, Ayutthaya
Open hours: 10 am - 8 pm daily
jumbo prawns - 1,500 THB
lotus flower stems - 80 THB
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I understand how you felt eating those prawns. Last year, I was in Hanoi and ate at one of the street stalls, and they were selling seafood. It was not far from Hoan Kiem Lake. I chose 5 giant prawns and 2 crabs. They were all grilled on charcoal. So by the time they arrived, I was drooling so much... Eating the meat and the mustard (the butter you mention) made me so happy, I actually felt drunk by the end of it (I did not drink any alcohol BTW). My dad and I made that owner's day! I think I spent over 150$ for that meal!
Thank you so much for sharing newvelaric haha, I know exactly how you felt - I know the feeling of eating such good food that you feel a little intoxicated after eating!
You and your wife are so lucky to travel and sample such great cuisines.
Thank you MsLansones, we definitely feel privileged, and are thankful for all of your support!
Those prawns look absolutely delicious!!!!!! Thanks so much, Mark!!
trumpet craz No problem, thank you for watching.
I really love the expression you make after you eat.
makes me smile
As I write this, I am sitting in a cab driving away from Ruay Kung Phao, satisfied beyond belief. Thank you SO much for the recommendation. Mark, my fiance and I specifically made a trip to this place because of your video. AND IT WAS MORE THAN WORTH IT. Just wow. those prawns were INCREDIBLE. And their other dishes were equally as amazing. That's all I can say-- just WOW.
the way you express your feelings is amazing 😊
Hey!!! 2019 here... just to read at all the comments that keep criticizing Mark's expression. Little they know that expression is the trademark of today's success! Surprisingly none of us is getting annoyed by this year.(2019)
Oh my gosh, they're enoooormous! And that first spoonful full of butter looked simply amazing, I just couldn't believe it!
***** Thank you, I know you would have loved them Diana!
@@MarkWiens stop being fake!
probably the first food travel channel i have viewed and the host is nit afraid to take a full size bite.... this is awesome
he has a unique reaction, like he's really enjoying every bite which make you wanna try it.
I have a prawn with a big head you like
I have got to visit this place.
Just watching your videos makes me realise how beautiful the earth is.
I live through your videos in so many ways and feel like I'm there experiencing everything as its shown.
May God bless your endeavours and the work of your hands and household.
Keep doing a great job, your work is appreciated and supported.
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The food looks amazing, the face you make every time you take a bite makes me sooo jealous!! Those shrimps are to die for!! Thanks for the amazing videos!!
Jimmy Chuk Thanks Jimmy
His facial gestures when eating the tastes make me taste them! Yum!!! Omg they look delicious! I'm salivating for those prawns and chile sauce!
Mark, the way you react to that first bite of deliciousness tickles me inside. You make everything taste good. You are a joy to watch.
Mark and Ying, What a beautiful serving of fresh water prawns. It made me want to get on a plane tonight. Wow! I can taste them without even being there, by watching your expressions. Thanks for this wonderful video!
his reactions made me subscribe lol
sameee looool
Same here👊
i wait for his reactions
He's super cute and funny though lol
Bonifilio Soto same here😋
That oil looks soooooooo good. I've already watched this video, but I had to watch it again, it looks amazing!
i just wanted to say thank you for uploading all of these awesome videos. first of all, they make me so hungry! but mainly, your videos have made me want to travel everywhere you've been! especially thailand. i look forward to each new video you post, keep doing what you're doing. you're awesome!!
normalteenagegirl That means a lot to me, you're most welcome and thank you for watching. Hope you can visit Thailand!
Youre food reactions are absolutely great !
This is the best of the best youtube video I have ever watched.
I'm dyinggg! This looks amazing!
valsrain123 Thanks for watching!
Mark Wiens i smiled everytime seeing ur face expression when u put the first bite into ur mouth.. But this i laughed.. :-D u look a bit funny moving ur head here and there.. But its good to enjoy ur food!
Hira Rizwan
Them prawns look outrageously tasty!! Mouth......watering!
Thank you Mike R
the way you react while tasting it makes me hungry already.i love the facial expressions u have..geezzz i love your video...
Your face just makes me so jealous i can imagine how good those taste!!!!!! I miss my mother land best food ever!
Stop doing that face please,you are making anyone watching this video hungry and starving.
I love watching all of your videos! its amazing to see all the different places you visit 😊
Look delicious !! thanks so much mark !! you're the best !!
Clyne Thank you Clyne, I appreciate it.
Thank you for this recommendation - a life changing experience. Just amazing.
I really enjoy the level of expertise that you bring to your videos, especially the how to travel ones. You are one of the best food guys on UA-cam and one of the most unique for sure. My family and I enjoy your videos. Keep it up Mark!
You make me so want to fly to Ayutthaya and grab a bite of those big prawns! Thank you for posting!
Does anyone else watch his videos JUST to see his facial expressions after he takes a bite?!?! ...I love it! Made me subscribe 😀😊😁
I just love watching your videos... I have so many coworkers that love to watch you eat... a few of them are planning on going to some of the places you've visited and are going to try your recommendations...Thank you so much for sharing...
12BFAVORED Huge thank you, I really appreciate it, and also greetings to your coworkers as well. Are you living in Thailand?
Haha! Your enthusiasm is infectious!
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Those prawns look delicious... Lucky you
Thank you very much Dee A
Thank you Mark, as regular visitors to Thailand we have enjoyed the street food but watching your videos over the last few years has given us knowledge that has lead to some of the greatest dinning pleasure. Please keep sharing your adventure.
Philip and Debbie
I've never seen Mark in such ecstasy with a dish.
pezao143 Haha, that's about right!
+Mark Wiens you must produce natural crack in your system.
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Floating barges are what they are called the shrimp are absolutely fantastic the buttery flavoring that you're talking about or actually the guts of the shrimp also the shrimp are very delicious and they are quite expensive but well worth it to go at night and see the towns lights in the distance
I am absolutely drooling. I love prawns.
Frosty Babe Thank you for watching, I know you would have loved these!
Mark keep have a big smile and swaying his head because he love foods and that part of the job to give a impression to the watcher.
Thats why I love Thailand... OMG, I so much wanna be there right now.
Absolutely insane!! That's it! I'm starving for prawns right now..
Ha, thanks JM Chan hope you can get some soon!
JM Chan
I will order 20 prawn to eat this month
Am I the only one who watches these videos mainly for his facial reactions after he takes that delectable bite?? haha..
This looks unbelievably amazing
Thanks Mark, I lost my fondness for cooking Asian meals, but you are an inspiration and I'm now stocking up on sauces and such to start back up!
I really love to watch you eat!
Looks amazing !!! Nothing is better than fresh food ...now my recipes looks boring! It's time to improve my cooking ...thanks Mark!
You're my fav youtube channel, cant wait for the next video.
Blue Montoya Thank you very much.
Dude you are so lucky. I wish I'd found your channel sooner, it's freaking AWESOME!
Man how I wish I could be doing what your doing right now
It's always a pleasure to watch your videos.To a point where I've actually booked tickets to Thailand to go on a food fest all because of watching your videos.Defiantly going to this place,it's on my list of places I will go(courtesy of Mark) because I love prawns on the shell.
Great work Mark that face you made is priceless . You are the best dude !!!!!!
looks so good. it is going to take me a few years to enjoy all you have enjoyed
OH!!!WOW OH!!!YES THOSE HUGE PRAWNS LOOK MIGHTY GOOD OH!!!YES
Lol Mark that first taste was Epic, another great video man
JackGeezy85 Thank you!
Dude I love your channel. Authentic food lover. Passionate!
Those prawns are amazingly huge. I need to have your life.
Thanks SolOtis
My mouth is now dripping with drools after watching you eating that prawn with its buttery oil....my gosh...feel like eating one now!
Diana Wong Thank you Diana, hope you can eat one soon too!
Mark Wiens
Yea...if only I'm on a trip to Thailand. Haha!
You mean prawn brains...lol..and did u notice he tends to put chilly sauce on everything he tries..🤔
I am your big fan . All the best for your all videos . Every time your videos makes me happy.
Your happiness makes me happy
Wow, so hungry right now...looks like heaven on a plate!
Thank you Mariska Tijhof
I love the way you eat and enjoy everything. Me to, I like to see the plate clean. Please keep posting these fantastic video insights into the food cultures around the world. Thank You for the hours of enjoyable watching. Wishing you and your wife many more happy travels.
This is one of my favourite clips of yours, those prawns look yummy...
Those prawns are really delicious especially that melty prawns fat !
PS. Those prawns cost about ~1000-1500 ฿ per kg. About ~ 4-6 ½prawns
After watching this videos i decided to go to Ayutthaya for tasting this food.... It looks so yummy.... I planned to go to bangkok on 16 april 2015 and after that am gonna go to Ayutthaya... I really like seafood
Giant prawn and squid will be my firts meal after arriving in Bangkok next monday. Its sooh delicious.
Another great dish Mark you are so lucky to enjoy such great food. Enjoy your videos on your travels to get great food. I am so excited to visit to experience what you have.
I like wathing you enjoy The good food And Your expressions Make me Love humanity
i always like the way you're head reacts when you taste those foods and also the rolling eyeballs so funny
It puts a big smile my face whenever I watch you eat. You make such good description of the taste and texture of the food.
I can almost taste them. The prawns are so yummy looking! 😄
Tsisokay I really appreciate it, thank you, your words keep in inspired. Glad this looks delicious to you as well.
Always love to have prowns.
Beautiful food.
I love watching your reaction when you eat!!!!!!!!!!
That big piece of shrimp he ate at 3:52 made me water!!! OMG!!!
This restaurant has one of the best locations ever!!
wow!!!..you have reached 500k. congrats mark and ying..🎉🎉🎉
My second favorite seafood next to crabs. Those prawns looks inviting
Thats really biggg prawns....yumyyy...
Barnali's Kitchen Yes, huge!
Hi Mark and Ying,
Wow...Absolutely mouthwatering...👍
Thanks for this wonderful video... ♡♥
Those faces!!😊😂😂 that’s how you know it’s good! I love it.❤️ Looks so yummy. My favorite part is the shrimp head.😍🤤
You can tell how good it from the smile after. Normally really good is 7 to 9/10. That was a 12/10 smile lol. Looks good
I've been there a few weeks ago. It was absolutely beautiful ;)
I'm so happy that you like our food, thank you!
that looked so good. I get to learn new dishes through your channel.
this is my favorite vid of yours!!
fuckin epic!!
I do believe it's beyond mouth watering enjoyable due to your face expressions
:D
we need prawns like this in the states!!
a meal worthy of the gods!!
You have the best job ever!
Yummmm looks so good 😃 looks so mouthwatering ☺😊😀😄
spades12 Thank you
it's like you go into a world of your own. a lot of us want to go too.
Melinda Saunders You're invited too Melinda!
MARK!! This is your BEST VIDEO EVER!!! :D I can't help but drool With you. ♥
Mark, those giant river prawns looked so delicious. I'm amazed at how slim you are considering all the great foods you eat. If I were there dining with you, I'd probably weigh 500-lbs. Keep up the great presentations. Thoroughly enjoyable.
I want shrimp head gew really bad...OMG looks amazing!! Love ur food channel Mark, congrats!!
Mark you're awesome bro. You eat the things I dream about. Keep up the good work! Lots of love from Detroit!!
Great video Mark, mouth watering delicious.
Lucky u man! greeting from CA. u r a lucky 1!!!! loving shrimps!
this guy is awesome. his movements r weird and slowish.. i feel as if his movements show how his entire body is enjoying the experience
haven't seen shrimps that size ... awesome mate
Amogh Phadke Thanks for watching!
i love the way he's reaction while eating
love all your videos. huge fan from Mumbai India
I'm going to go try this restaurant this summer. Thx Mark. Lol at how u tilt ur head in ecstasy with each delish bite. Cute and informative.
Thank you mark for sharing your amazing travels im a huge fan u have inspired me to want try more south east asian food, thank you again....
Fantastic prawn claws with Krachai!!!
This is my hometown!! I use to eat them a lot when I was a kid. lets say 5kgs for 3 kids.
I put all the juices on my rice first, it was awesome.