After going there so many times in the past, I realized there’s actually quite a strong Japanese community presence in Bangkok especially around the Ekkamai area where Gateway Ekamai Shopping Mall is with many Japanese restaurants and a supermarket selling products catered for Japanese.

Since there is a market for the Japanese, maybe that’s the reason Shinsen Fish Market opened, the first and only alivestyle fish market in Bangkok. Of course it’s also for the Thai locals.

This trip to Bangkok, I made an effort to go check out Shinsen Fish Market. It’s like an all-in-one, one-stop place that is relatively big and spacious with 10 different zones in total.

Zone 1: Live Aquamarine

Zone 1 is the Live Aquamarine area where you can see live seafood, the crabs are huge! Shinsen Fish Market provides alive, fresh and raw seafood products from all over the world with excellent quality and at reasonable prices. Pick the seafood you want to bring home or enjoy here and they will prepare and cook it for you, can’t get any fresher than that.

They sell Lobster Roll here in which I’ll try the next time I visit.

Zone 2: Sushi Bar

There are a number of areas you can eat at Shinsen Fish Market, Zone 2 is the Sushi Bar where I chose to have my lunch. I enjoyed my meal here while watching the chefs prepare my order right in front of me.

The Edamame was complimentary. I ordered the Bara Chirashi Don which was fresh, crunchy, filling and satisfying. I also ordered something I was trying for the first time, Green Caviar also known as UmiBudo Seaweed.

They look like many mini green Sea Grapes on a stem. This superfood which is a kind of algae has gained popularity in recent years, it has a number of health benefits and is packed with nutrients containing Iodine, Omega 3, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, DHA, EPA, and ALA.

It’s hard to describe the taste of the Green Caviar, it tastes of the sea but it’s a little bland. I’m not sure about other places but over here, maybe because it’s in Bangkok, they serve the Green Caviar with Thai Sweet & Sour Chilli Sauce which I find it to be a weird combination in terms of taste, like the Thai Sweet & Sour Chilli Sauce was overpowering. I find the Green Caviar complementary to my Bara Chirashi Don though but do you know how else can you eat the Green Caviar with?

Zone 3: Raw & Steam Bar

Enjoy the freshness of various type of top quality seafood such as raw oysters, giant lobsters, shrimps and crabs at Zone 3: Raw & Steam Bar.

Zone 4: Grill Bar

Chill out at Zone 4: Grill Bar using grilling to preserve the original flavor of Japan premium imported beef, meat and fresh seafood.

Zone 5: Café

Zone 5 is the Café suitable for Brunch or all day dining in a cosy setting. There’s lots of sunshine since the Café is next to the windows, a good place to take those insta-worthy food shots.

Zone 6: Shabu & Sukiyaki

Now we explore upstairs at level 2 where Zone 6: Shabu & Sukiyaki is, here you can enjoy a mixture of thinly sliced imported beef and meat, fresh seafood and vegetables in a hot pot.

Opposite Zone 6: Shabu & Sukiyaki is the Teppanyaki area.

Zone 7: Supermarket

Let’s go back to level 1 and do some groceries shopping at Zone 7: Supermarket providing a variety of imported & local, high quality, fresh or frozen meat & seafood, fresh produce such as fruits & vegetables, lots of Japanese drinks & snacks options that you can buy and bring home. Almost anything you can find at a Japanese supermarket. There is also Sushi takeaway.

Zone 8: Beverage Bar

The Zone 8: Beverage Bar where you can ask the bartender to have a drink or two.

Zone 8 is the Beverage Bar with an extensive list of both alcohol and non-alcoholic beverages available. Don’t forget the Sake!

Zone 9: Flora

I saw on the Shinsen Fish Market map that Zone 9: Flora is at level 1 but I may have missed it and didn’t manage to see this area.

Zone 10: Cooking School

And the last Zone 10: Cooking School in which I am guessing is at the end of level 2 where you get to experience learning and cooking real and authentic homemade Japanese food or even prepare traditional Japanese meals taught by Japanese chefs.

It wasn’t as crowded as I would have expected Shinsen Fish Market to be, maybe it was a weekday afternoon or maybe it’s just not as convenient to get there due to its location.

Address: 163/6 Soi Sukhumvit 39, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Directions: Nearest is BTS Phrom Phong but I suggest to take a cab there because it is quite inside.
Cost: $$$$$