Kodtalay The Riverfront Seafood Buffet

“I found this seafood buffet randomly on Google Maps. It had a 4.9 rating with more than 40,000 reviews, which honestly surprised me and made me think it should be quite reliable, so I decided to give it a try. I also searched online beforehand and most of the feedback was positive. I see they have several branches in Bangkok. This location starts at 599 THB per adult. The sign at the entrance says “no time limit,” but in reality they still give you a dining time window and expect you to finish within that period. However, if you arrive later in the evening the time limit doesn’t really matter. The location is actually very nice. It’s not far from the BTS station, and they even provide a free shuttle cart that can pick you up from the BTS or nearby night market and take you directly to the restaurant. The restaurant sits right by the riverside, and you can see the River. If you come around sunset, you can enjoy the river view and ferries passing by, the atmosphere and scenery are excellent. I was satisfied with the environment, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Whenever you waved your hand, someone would come to help almost immediately. If you want a table right by the river, you’ll probably need a reservation or wait for other guests to leave. We arrived around 6 PM and it was already full of people. As for the food, there is a huge variety and most items tasted good. The buffet offers live shrimp and live crab, oysters, sushi, salmon and tuna sashimi, hot pot ingredients, freshly cooked dishes, desserts, ice cream, drinks, Thai salads, tom yum soup and more, overall the selection is very extensive and you can eat as much as you want. The dessert section was also nice, they have packaged ice cream as well as scoopable ones. also the crepe is good too, it's soft, not the hard ones; they were surprisingly good. The live shrimp were constantly restocked, and the kitchen kept refilling cooked dishes, fruits, and fresh oysters regularly. The area I think could be improved is the drink section. It would be great if they added fruit smoothies or blended drinks. Currently they only offer soft drinks, Thai milk tea, and flavored beverages. Fresh coconuts are sold separately (60 THB each or 2 for 100 THB). Also, try not to waste foods, their staff will check your table when you leave. Adding a steamer pot costs an extra 100 THB. Overall, 599 THB might be 100–200 THB more expensive than some other seafood buffets in Bangkok, but considering the riverside location, atmosphere, service quality, and wide food selection, I think the price difference is reasonable. If you only care about eating shrimp and not the environment, there are cheaper places elsewhere. This was our first visit and I was quite satisfied. I would very likely come back again on my next trip to Bangkok. For now, I consider this place is recommended.”

“We arrived on a Saturday night at around 6:45pm, full of optimism and empty stomachs… only to be handed a queue number and a reality check. With 125 people ahead of us, we settled in for what turned into a 90-minute wait. There is some seating outside, but let’s just say you’ll have plenty of time to reflect on your life choices (and watch others already eating). Once our number was finally called (cue small victory celebration), we paid (about $28 AUD each), got our wristbands, and were shown to our table. From there, it’s a full DIY food adventure. The place is absolutely pumping — think organised chaos with a strong seafood theme. There are live tanks everywhere (hello, dinner), and food stations covering everything from seafood salads and Japanese dishes to oyster omelettes, stir-fries, and a surprising amount of Western comfort food like wings, ribs, fries, and even pizza. There’s also desserts, drinks, and a grill at your table where you cook your own feast — MasterChef skills not required, but definitely an advantage. Seating is outdoors along the river, which sounds dreamy… until the heat hits. Even with overhead fans, the combination of tropical weather and two burners at the table had us sweating like we’d signed up for a sauna session with snacks. There’s a separate smoking area, which is appreciated — mainly because no one needs extra smoke added to an already steamy situation. Food-wise, everything was fresh and well prepared. The dipping sauces were next level, and the river prawns were a standout for us. Overall, it’s a fun, loud, slightly chaotic food adventure with loads of choice — just bring patience, a sense of humour, and maybe a small personal fan.”

“Hands down one of the best and CHEAPEST seafood buffets i’ve been to. Dozens to choose from and NO TIME LIMIT. You can stay there all day if you want! Just the sashimi and river prawns alone are already a bang for your buck. Love the thai seafood sauces! They even have a som tam papaya salad station and lots of fresh desserts and cold drinks! Even a pizza station (freshly baked!) Do NOT think twice, just GO.”

“honestly wonder why this place has so many good reviews. To me, the overall experience was really quite mediocre. We dined there as a group of 9. The live stations included pizza, fried glass noodles, and oyster omelette. One positive point about the buffet is the wide variety of food selections available — from seafood like live prawns, to meats, cooked dishes, desserts, and more. There’s definitely no shortage of options. However, the quality did not match the hype. The worst part for me was the sashimi. The tuna we had tasted sour, which clearly indicated it was not fresh enough. Quite disappointing and concerning for a buffet serving raw seafood. The skewered meats were also tough and difficult to grill properly, making them unpleasant to eat. Overall, while the variety is extensive, the food quality was inconsistent and not impressive enough for me to return. Personally, I would not come back for this buffet.”

“A very good buffet! All you can eat at an affordable price. The selection of food is plentiful. Mostly seafood, but they also have chicken, beef, pork and sushi. The food was fresh and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They also have desserts, including icecream, cakes and freshly made pancakes. You can also also ask the chef and he'll slice up fresh fish for you like tuna and/or salmon. Everything included! Beer comes seperately, but soft drinks are included. Highly recommend!”