Khai Pla Muk, or Fried Squid Eggs: Thai Street Food Snack

Khai Pla Muk or Fried Squid Eggs

in Bangkok, Thailand

Khai pla muk, or fried squid eggs, is a Thai street food snack. Pla muk, or squid (the name literally means "ink fish") is a popular Thai snack, and the eggs of the squid are equally popular.

Usually served stir-fried and topped with a spicy seafood sauce, khai pla muk is a rich, savory, sweet, and spicy snack that is often served at fairs, carnivals, and other outdoor street food events.

spicy squid eggs street food snack in Bangkok, Thailand

I was exploring the market underneath the Rama VIII Bridge in Bangkok, Thailand, when I stopped by this local street food stall to purchase a small cup of stir-fried squid eggs.

The eggs were placed in a huge wok filled with oil and were stir-fried until they reached a delicious golden-brown.

grilled squid eggs

Next, the eggs were scooped into a small cup and served as a snack.

Squid eggs are typically served with a spicy Thai seafood sauce. A cup of squid eggs usually comes with a thin bamboo skewer, which is used to pick up the eggs and dip them into the sauce before eating them.

Thai squid eggs

Price

I bought a cup of fried squid eggs for 50 baht, which is a pretty standard price for this snack.

squid eggs for sale in Bangkok, Thailand

Location

I bought this cup of squid eggs at the Rama VIII Bridge market at QF9W+Q78, Arun Amarin 55 Alley, Bang Yi Khan, Bang Phlat, Bangkok 10700.

See the map for the exact location.