Banzaan is a two-story market in the heart of Patong, where the ground floor overflows with mountains of tropical fruits and seafood, and the upper floor is a food court where this seafood is cooked right before your eyes.

The seafood selection is impressive: giant prawns, crabs, lobsters, shellfish, and fish of all kinds. You choose raw products downstairs, then go upstairs where chefs cook them to your taste for a moderate fee.

The market operates daily from morning to late evening. Prices are lower than in restaurants, and freshness is guaranteed. Bargaining is welcome. The market is located ...