Thai Seafood at Its Best: Sea Bass and Soft-Shell Crab

With coastlines on two seas, Thailand has seafood in its bones, and it shows in the cooking. The bright, punchy flavours of Thai cuisine are a natural match for fish and shellfish. At Thai Square, our seafood dishes are some of the most special on the menu.

What seafood should you order?

Start with a whole sea bass. Our kitchens serve it filleted and crisply fried, sautéed with vegetables in a seasoned oyster and soya sauce, or flame-grilled with mixed herbs. It is a dish made for sharing and always a talking point at the table. For something with more fire, the Tom Yum sea bass brings the hot and sour notes of the famous soup to the fish itself, a natural next step from a classic bowl of tom yum.

Why does Thai seasoning suit seafood?

Because lime, chilli and fresh herbs lift delicate flavours rather than smother them. A squeeze of lime and a hit of chilli bring a piece of fish to life, which is exactly what Thai cooking does best. Crisp soft-shell crab paired with a fresh mango salad is another favourite worth seeking out. You will find the Soft-shell Crab Mango Salad on the menu at our Mansion House, Minories and Trafalgar Square restaurants.

A special occasion plate

Seafood dishes make a meal feel like a celebration. Each of our restaurants has its own menu, so have a look at what is on the menu at your nearest restaurant and book a table when you want to mark something special.