Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Five or six tables, a narrow kitchen, and a stretch of Soi Buakhao that gives no hint of what lies within from the street. That's the starting point, and precisely what makes this restaurant so successful. The cuisine is traditional, and the seafood is the main attraction: Pad Pong Karee Talay with plump shrimp and a curry sauce that doesn't overpower the vegetables, river shrimp with rice and fresh lemon juice, and crab Pad Thai with more crab meat than the price would suggest. The Talay Taad seafood platter is served in generous portions, and you can choose your own level of spiciness—a request the kitchen actually takes into account.

The service is quick, and the staff are consistently praised for their friendliness without being intrusive. It feels more like a small café than a restaurant – quiet and cozy, and that's precisely its charm. If you're looking for linens and a wine list, this isn't the place for you. However, if you want to enjoy good Thai seafood at fair prices, I would recommend this restaurant twice during a trip – just as several other guests have done.