Lan Pho Na Kluea Market (ตลาดลานโพธิ์นาเกลือ)
“The vendors scoop and toss the live catch onto the scales so fast you’ll likely end up with salt-water splashes on your shorts. Wear dark clothes so you don’t have to worry.”
Description
Smelling of saltwater, charcoal smoke, and fresh fish scales, Lan Pho Na Kluea is a bustling hub in North Pattaya, close to the upscale Wongamat area. This is the ultimate seafood market pattaya locals flock to for their weekly groceries, while expats and tourists visit for the culinary adventure: point at a thrashing lobster or live crab, hand it over to be grilled, and enjoy your feast on the grass in the neighboring park.
Reviews are often split: some praise the dirt-cheap prices, while others complain about tourist markups. The truth lies somewhere in the middle—if you do not bargain, you will easily overpay for a couple of rock lobsters. Still, it is a fantastic, lively landmark where you can curate your perfect seafood feast and spend the evening under the trees watching the sunset over the bay.
Why visit
Insider tips
💡 Wear flip-flops or beat-up shoes: drainage is poor, puddles are everywhere, and the floors get very slippery.
💡 Never accept the first price: vendors are used to tourists, so feel free to bargain.
💡 You can also pick up fresh fruit, veggies, and local desserts like mango sticky rice.
💡 If you hate the smell of raw fish, head straight to the grilling stations or wait in the park.
