To make a Bangkok king crab omakase reservation, message LINE @tarabaprime or call 094-456-1124 (+66 94 456 1124 from abroad) to book Taraba Prime on Sukhumvit Soi 20, a 5-minute walk from BTS Asok. Reserve 1–2 days ahead — live Taraba king crab stock is limited to each day's flight from Japan. (Last updated: 2026)
- Two booking channels work without a Thai SIM: LINE @tarabaprime runs on any smartphone over hotel Wi-Fi, and +66 94 456 1124 connects from any country.
- One live Taraba king crab is served three ways — sashimi, charcoal-grilled steak, and kani nabe hotpot — so 3–4 diners can share a single crab.
- Seafood is flown in from Japan daily, which means evening stock is finite; groups of 4+ should pre-order their crab when reserving.
- The menu is fully trilingual (Thai / English / Japanese), so international guests order without a language barrier.
- Live crab is priced by the kilogram — the crab is weighed at your table and the total confirmed before cooking. Current rate at Taraba Prime:.
Why Live King Crab Omakase Is Bangkok's Most Sought-After Seafood Experience
Live king crab omakase in Bangkok means the crab leaves the tank moments before it reaches your table, then is prepared as sashimi, charcoal steak, or nabe hotpot. Unlike the frozen Alaskan king crab used in most Bangkok hotel buffets, live Taraba king crab keeps its natural sweetness and translucent, snow-like leg meat.
Taraba king crab is the Japanese name for red king crab from the cold waters around Hokkaido, prized for firm, sweet leg meat and served live for sashimi-grade freshness. At Taraba Prime, seafood is flown in from Japan daily. Average crab size served:, sourced from.
Live Taraba vs frozen Alaskan king crab: what you actually taste
Live Taraba king crab tastes clean, sweet, and almost creamy, with leg meat that stays plump and springy. Frozen Alaskan king crab — the standard at most Bangkok buffets — loses moisture in freezing and turns slightly fibrous and salty. Only live crab is safe to serve raw as king crab sashimi; frozen crab never is.
The distinction matters because both appear as "king crab" on menus across Bangkok. Frozen crab isn't bad — it suits all-you-can-eat formats. But it's a different product at a different price. If sashimi-grade freshness is the whole point of your dinner, confirm the restaurant keeps a live tank before you book.
One crab, three ways: sashimi, charcoal steak, and kani nabe
One live Taraba king crab at Taraba Prime is split into three preparations: the freshest legs served raw as sashimi, the meatiest legs grilled in the shell as charcoal steak, and the body simmered as kani nabe. Kani nabe is a Japanese hotpot where fresh crab sweetness melts into dashi broth, traditionally finished with zosui rice porridge.
- Sashimi: raw leg meat that curls into a translucent "flower" when dipped in ice water — only possible with live crab.
- Charcoal steak: grilled in the shell, concentrating sweetness under a light smoky char.
- Kani nabe: the closing hotpot course that turns the rest of the crab into broth and zosui.
Tip: say you want your crab "three ways" when you reserve, so the kitchen plans the split. Browse the full live Taraba king crab menu (sashimi, steak, nabe) before deciding.
Why omakase-style ordering gets you the best of the day's catch
Omakase is a Japanese dining format where the chef selects and sequences every course based on the day's best ingredients. Because Taraba Prime's stock changes with each daily shipment from Japan, letting the chef lead means your crab, uni, and sashimi reflect what landed freshest that morning — not a fixed printed set.
How to Reserve a King Crab Omakase Table at Taraba Prime (Step by Step)
Taraba Prime accepts reservations through two channels built for international guests: call 094-456-1124 (+66 94 456 1124 from abroad) or message LINE @tarabaprime. Booking 1–2 days ahead is recommended for dinner, since live Taraba king crab stock is limited to each day's arrival from Japan. Opening hours and seatings:.
- Add LINE @tarabaprime or dial +66 94 456 1124 — neither channel needs a Thai phone number.
- Send your party size, date, arrival time, and rough budget per person so the team can match a crab to your table.
- Pre-order your live Taraba king crab if you're 4+ people or want a specific weight.
- Mention allergies, celebrations, and seating preference in the same message — not on arrival.
Step 1: Add LINE @tarabaprime or dial +66 94 456 1124
LINE @tarabaprime is the easiest reservation channel for travelers: the LINE app is free, works over hotel Wi-Fi, and needs no Thai SIM card. Search the ID "@tarabaprime" (include the @), add the account, and send your request in English. Prefer voice? Dial +66 94 456 1124 from abroad, or 094-456-1124 within Thailand.
Step 2: Tell the team your party size, date, and budget per person
A complete reservation message needs four things: guest count, date, arrival time, and budget per person. Budget matters more here than at most restaurants, because live Taraba king crab is priced by weight. Stating a range — say, 3,000–5,000 บาท per person from your own budget — lets the team recommend the right crab size before you arrive.
Step 3: Pre-order your live king crab (recommended for groups)
Pre-ordering guarantees a crab of the right size is held in the tank for your table. Daily stock is finite, and the largest crabs can sell out by evening on busy nights. Deposit and pre-order policy:. This is also the moment to ask about the premium omakase course details and pricing.
What to mention: allergies, celebrations, and seating preference
Flag shellfish allergies, anniversaries, and seating requests when you book — not when you walk in. A pattern we see with international guests: birthdays and business dinners run noticeably smoother when the kitchen knows in advance, because course pacing, plating timing, and table placement all get adjusted for you before the first dish lands.
Taraba Prime vs Ministry of Crab vs Pullman Crab Buffet vs Blue by Alain Ducasse: Which Should You Book?
Bangkok's top crab and fine-dining reservations serve different cravings, so these four venues aren't direct competitors. Taraba Prime specializes in live Taraba king crab omakase near BTS Asok; Ministry of Crab Bangkok focuses on Sri Lankan mud crab; Pullman Bangkok King Power runs an Alaskan crab buffet; Blue by Alain Ducasse is French fine dining, not Japanese seafood.
Comparison criteria: crab type & freshness, cuisine style, price range, location, how to book
| Restaurant | Crab & style | Price (2026) | Location & booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taraba Prime | Live Taraba king crab; Japanese omakase / à la carte; sashimi possible | Sukhumvit Soi 20, 5 min from BTS Asok — LINE @tarabaprime or 094-456-1124 | |
| Ministry of Crab Bangkok | Sri Lankan mud crab (not king crab); Sri Lankan cuisine | Asoke area (per Tripadvisor) — online / phone | |
| Pullman Bangkok King Power | Alaskan king crab (frozen); hotel buffet | Rangnam — hotel booking; buffet listed as Sun–Thu dinner per SCB's 2019 listing | |
| Blue by Alain Ducasse | No crab focus; French fine-dining tasting menus | ICONSIAM — online reservation |
Who each restaurant is best for (buffet lovers vs omakase purists vs French fine dining)
Book Taraba Prime if live-tank freshness and Japanese preparation are the point of the meal — it's the only option on this list that can serve king crab as sashimi. Book Pullman Bangkok King Power for unlimited quantity over sashimi-grade quality. Ministry of Crab Bangkok suits mud-crab curry lovers; Blue by Alain Ducasse suits guests who actually want French cuisine.
สรุปเร็ว: match the venue to the craving — quantity (buffet), mud crab (Sri Lankan), French tasting menus, or live king crab omakase (Taraba Prime).
King Crab Omakase Prices in Bangkok: What to Budget in 2026
King crab prices in Bangkok follow three models in 2026: all-you-can-eat buffets at a fixed per-person rate, à la carte live crab charged by the kilogram, and omakase courses at a set price per guest. Live Taraba king crab is priced by weight, so confirming the weight and total before cooking is standard practice at any reputable restaurant.
Price table: buffet vs by-the-kilo live crab vs omakase course
| Pricing model | How it works | 2026 reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Live crab by weight | Crab weighed at your table; total = weight × per-kg rate, approved before cooking | |
| Omakase course | Fixed price per guest; chef-selected sequence from the day's shipment | |
| Hotel crab buffet | Flat rate, unlimited servings, frozen Alaskan crab |
Add service charge and VAT on top of listed prices:. Buffets look cheaper per head. But by-weight live crab lets 3–4 people share one crab across three preparations — often better value per gram of premium meat than a fixed buffet where quality, not quantity, is what you came for.
How by-weight pricing works (and how to confirm the total before cooking)
By-weight pricing means staff bring the live crab to your table, weigh it in front of you, and quote the total before cooking begins. This is your moment to approve or pick a different crab. A trustworthy restaurant never starts cooking before you confirm — and Taraba Prime follows exactly this sequence with every table.
Tip: photograph the scale reading. Two seconds of effort, zero doubt when the bill arrives.
Beyond King Crab: Miyazaki A5 Wagyu, Uni, Dry-Aged Sushi and Lobster on the Same Table
Taraba Prime's menu extends past live king crab to Miyazaki A5 wagyu, fresh uni and otoro sashimi, dry-aged sushi sets, foie gras unagi don, chirashi, and live lobster — all flown in from Japan daily. One reservation therefore covers both a king crab omakase and Bangkok's most-searched premium Japanese dishes in a single sitting.
Miyazaki A5 wagyu: ribeye and sirloin cuts, seared or sukiyaki-style
Miyazaki A5 wagyu is Japan's top-graded beef from Miyazaki Prefecture, scored A5 — the highest possible rating — for marbling, color, and texture. At Taraba Prime it pairs naturally with crab courses: rich, buttery beef against clean, sweet seafood. Available cuts, portions, and prices:. Serving styles, including sukiyaki:.
Uni, otoro and fresh sashimi flown in from Japan daily
Uni (sea urchin) and otoro (fatty tuna belly) at Taraba Prime arrive on the same daily flights as the live Taraba king crab — which is why guests searching for fresh sashimi on Sukhumvit end up here. Order them as a platter before the crab: the progression from delicate uni to rich otoro to sweet crab is the classic sequence.
Dry-aged sushi sets: deeper umami than standard nigiri
Dry-aged sushi uses fish matured for several days in a temperature- and humidity-controlled cabinet, concentrating umami far beyond standard fresh-cut nigiri. Taraba Prime's dry-aged sushi sets suit diners who've eaten plenty of conventional sushi and want something denser and deeper. See current selections in the Miyazaki A5 wagyu and dry-aged sushi sets.
Live lobster and foie gras unagi don for the table
Live lobster and foie gras unagi don round out Taraba Prime's menu for groups where not everyone wants crab. The unagi don layers seared foie gras over grilled eel and rice — a rich, shareable centerpiece — while live lobster gives shellfish lovers a second tank-fresh option beside the Taraba king crab.
Getting There: Sukhumvit Soi 20, a 5-Minute Walk from BTS Asok
Taraba Prime sits on Sukhumvit Soi 20 in central Bangkok, a 5-minute walk from BTS Asok and the connected MRT Sukhumvit interchange. The location puts this Japanese seafood restaurant within easy reach of major Sukhumvit hotels, and the trilingual Thai / English / Japanese menu means international guests order without a language barrier.
Nearby landmarks and parking:. Staying between Nana and Phrom Phong? A Grab or taxi takes under 10 minutes outside rush hour — but at dinner time, the BTS is usually faster.
Walking directions from BTS Asok Exit
From BTS Asok, take Exit and walk along Sukhumvit Road toward Soi 20, then turn into the soi — about 5 minutes at a relaxed pace. Full route with photos: how to get to Taraba Prime from BTS Asok.
Nearby hotels within a 10-minute walk
Guests staying at hotels around Asok, Sukhumvit Soi 16–24, and Terminal 21 can reach Taraba Prime on foot in under 10 minutes. That makes it a practical pick for a business dinner or anniversary when you'd rather not cross town in Bangkok traffic — a real advantage over riverside fine-dining options that require a 30-minute-plus ride from Sukhumvit.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Booking King Crab in Bangkok
First-time king crab diners in Bangkok most often overpay or leave disappointed for five avoidable reasons: assuming all king crab is live, skipping the weight-and-price confirmation before cooking, walking in on weekends without a reservation, booking a buffet when they wanted omakase quality, and not pre-ordering a large crab for their group.
- Verify the crab is live, not frozen, before booking anywhere in Bangkok.
- Confirm weight and total price at the table before the kitchen starts.
- Reserve 1–2 days ahead for Friday–Sunday instead of gambling on a walk-in.
- Match the format to your expectation — buffet quantity vs sashimi-grade quality.
- Pre-order a large crab for groups of 4+ so the size is guaranteed.
Mistake 1: Assuming 'king crab' on the menu means live crab
Most "king crab" served in Bangkok is frozen Alaskan king crab, not live crab from a tank. The words on the menu tell you nothing about freshness. Before booking, ask one direct question: "Is the crab live in a tank?" A vague answer means frozen — fine for a buffet, wrong for sashimi.
Mistake 2: Not confirming the crab's weight and total price before cooking
Live crab is charged by the kilogram, so the final bill depends on the exact crab you approve. The most common complaint about crab dinners in Bangkok — at any restaurant — comes from guests who skipped the weigh-in. Watch the scale, hear the total, agree, then let the kitchen start. Never the reverse.
Mistake 3: Walking in Friday–Sunday without a reservation
Weekend dinner tables and the day's largest crabs go to guests who reserved 1–2 days ahead. Busiest nights and recommended lead time:. Taraba Prime's walk-in policy:. When in doubt, reserve your table via LINE @tarabaprime — it takes two minutes.
Mistake 4: Booking a buffet when you wanted sashimi-grade freshness
Buffets optimize for quantity; omakase optimizes for freshness — and no buffet in Bangkok serves king crab sashimi, because frozen crab cannot be eaten raw. If the image in your head is a translucent raw crab leg curling in ice water, a fixed-price buffet will disappoint you no matter how much you eat.
Mistake 5: Not pre-ordering a large crab for groups of 4+
A group of four or more sharing one crab three ways needs a larger crab than average daily stock guarantees. Taraba Prime's supply depends on each morning's flight from Japan, so pre-ordering when you reserve is the only way to lock in the size — and asking costs you nothing.
คำถามที่พบบ่อย (Frequently Asked Questions)
How do I make a king crab omakase reservation in Bangkok without a Thai phone number?
Taraba Prime accepts reservations via LINE @tarabaprime, which works on any smartphone worldwide without a Thai SIM. Add the account, send your date, time, and party size in English, and the team confirms your table. Alternatively, call +66 94 456 1124 from abroad, or 094-456-1124 within Thailand.
How much does live king crab cost at Taraba Prime?
Live Taraba king crab at Taraba Prime is priced by weight at, with the exact weight confirmed at your table before cooking — so you approve the total in advance. Omakase-style courses start at per guest, plus.
Is Taraba Prime near BTS Asok?
Taraba Prime is located on Sukhumvit Soi 20, approximately a 5-minute walk from BTS Asok and the connected MRT Sukhumvit station. That makes it one of the easiest premium Japanese seafood restaurants to reach on foot from central Sukhumvit hotels — no taxi needed at dinner time.
Does Taraba Prime have an English menu?
Taraba Prime offers a fully trilingual menu in Thai, English, and Japanese, and staff are accustomed to serving foreign visitors. International guests can order king crab omakase, Miyazaki A5 wagyu, dry-aged sushi, and live lobster without a language barrier — including questions about weight-based crab pricing.
What is the difference between Taraba king crab and Alaskan king crab?
Taraba king crab is the Japanese name for red king crab, prized in Japan and served live for sashimi-grade sweetness. Most "Alaskan king crab" in Bangkok buffets arrives frozen. Live Taraba king crab delivers firmer, sweeter, more translucent leg meat than frozen crab — and only live crab can be eaten raw.
Can I order Miyazaki A5 wagyu together with king crab omakase?
Miyazaki A5 wagyu is available at Taraba Prime alongside the live king crab menu, served as. One reservation via LINE @tarabaprime can therefore combine Japan's top-grade beef with live Taraba crab in a single dinner.
Do I need to book in advance, or are walk-ins accepted?
Reservations 1–2 days ahead are recommended at Taraba Prime, especially Friday to Sunday, because live Taraba king crab stock depends on each day's arrival from Japan. Walk-ins are. Booking via LINE @tarabaprime or 094-456-1124 guarantees both a table and crab availability.
Is there a king crab season in Bangkok?
Live Taraba king crab at Taraba Prime is available year-round thanks to daily air shipments from Japan, so there is no closed season for diners in Bangkok. That said, — ask the team when you reserve.