Here Hai (Original shop)

“Here Hai, the original shop on Ekkamai Road, is a well-known eatery famous for its huge crab dishes and bold Thai flavors. The interior is simple and casual, spread across two floors of seating, but the food is what draws the crowds. Every time I walk around this area, there’s a line of people waiting outside, so a bit of planning or a sprinkle of luck definitely helps. I arrived early on a Sunday and the place was already nearly full—luckily no queue. The kitchen focuses on fresh seafood sourced from southern Thailand, cooked using traditional Thai wok techniques that give the dishes that great smoky “wok hei” aroma. The menu features several signatures, including crab fried rice loaded with large chunks of real crab meat, the famous crab omelette, and other seafood dishes like mantis shrimp, prawns, and stir-fried vegetables. I went for the Stir-Fried Mantis Shrimp with Holy Basil, served with rice. The mantis shrimp worked nicely with the fragrant basil and a good level of spiciness. I also tried the stir-fried cabbage with fish sauce and spicy pork crackling—definitely fiery, but balanced well with rice and a cold soda. Prices might be slightly on the higher side compared to some local spots, but considering the portion size and quality, it’s well worth it. Clean place, lively atmosphere. There’s also another Here Hai branch in Siam Paragon, but visiting the original shop in Ekkamai definitely has its charm. I’ll be back to try the crab omelette or crab fried rice next time.”

“Best to get there early to avoid the masses of Chinese tourists. We ordered the famous crab fried rice, crab omelette, and garlic pepper mantis shrimps. Can confirm generous portions of crab meat in the crab dishes. The omelette is basically egg and crab only so thankfully there were sauces provided to offer more flavour. The mantis shrimp was a little dry but still tasty. The service was fantastic and all the staff were very patient considering how busy it gets. Lots of hype which is understandable for those who like to eat crab without the hassle of working hard for your crab meat.”

“We had a great experience at Here Hai. We waited for only around 10 minutes, which was very reasonable considering how popular the place is. Everything we ordered was excellent. The crab fried rice was fragrant and perfectly cooked, the crab omelette was rich and satisfying, and the prawn with garlic and pepper was packed with flavor without being overwhelming. Even the fresh orange juice was a refreshing complement to the meal. Overall, the food lived up to the hype. Just simple, well-executed dishes with quality ingredients. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Bangkok.”

“Now that I've been to the 3 most famous crab fried rice/omelette known to tourists in Bangkok: Raan Jay Fai (twice), Nhong Rim Klong (once) and today to Here Hai (original location), based on queuing time, food quality and price, I think Here Hai is the clear winner for me. Visited on 17 Feb 2026, arrived at 10:40am, seated at 11:40 and finished our meal by 12:20pm. Meal for 4 cost us 1680 Baht, we had crab fried rice (portion for 2, with more crab meat), crab omelette, river prawn with rice, veggie and 3 orange juices. Omelette could have used more eggs and more fluffy, other than that, all dishes were good. Service staff very busy yet attentive! Kudos!!”

“Few months back, I tried their food...and it was delicious. I placed the ordered through grab via delivery. I ordered their Signature Omelet Crab with rice, Fried Shrimp Roll and Thai Milk Tea, and they gave us a complimentary chinese tea drink...highly recommend the food. The review and rating of the food: - 1) Signature Omelet Crab with rice (10/10) - highly recommend this dish...huge amount of crabs where on the omelet...the omelet is smooth and silky...the dish was well seasoned...and don't miss out on the green sauce..it is necessary...it enhances the flavor on the omelet. 2) Fried Shrimp Roll (9/10) - it is like a typical fish cake like texture...but it is made with shrimp...the flavor is good...and the honey sauce enhances the flavor..if you like chewy and bouncy texture..then this roll is for you. 3) Thai Milk Tea (10/10) - when in thailand...thai milk tea is must...everyplace serves good milk tea...but their thai milk tea is great..especially to counter with the spice.”