Nam khon if you want cream. Nam sai if you want lime more than milk.

Is a stall bowl cheaper?

Yes. A lunch stall can be 80 to 150 THB with fewer prawns.

Tom Yum Goong in Bangkok ต้มยำกุ้ง

Tom yum goong is hot-and-sour prawn soup. Nam khon is the creamy coconut bowl. Nam sai is the clear, sharper one.

Bangkok180 to 320 THB sit-down; cheaper at stallstom yam kung Thai food hub

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Thaiต้มยำกุ้ง · tom yam kung

Price180 to 320 THB at Je Ngor

StyleNam khon or nam sai

RailBTS Phrom Phong

What it tastes like

Lime, lemongrass, galangal, and chili. Nam khon adds evaporated milk or coconut. Nam sai stays bright and thin.

How to order it

Thai name: tom yam kung (ต้มยำกุ้ง).
Say: Khor tom yam kung nam khon, pet nit noi, khrap/kha.
Say nam sai if you want the clear bowl. Share it. It is a pot, not a solo cup.

Typical price

2026 cash: 180 to 320 THB sit-down; cheaper at stalls.

Where to try it

Je Ngor, 68/2 Soi Sukhumvit 20, Khlong Toei. 11:00 to 22:00. 180 to 320 THB. Sit-down seafood. BTS Phrom Phong, then a short walk.

Spice level and diet

Heat: Hot by default. Ask for pet nit noi.
Diet: Prawn and fish sauce. Not a vegetarian soup unless you order a mushroom pot and confirm the stock.

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Common questions

Nam khon or nam sai?: Nam khon if you want cream. Nam sai if you want lime more than milk.
Is a stall bowl cheaper?: Yes. A lunch stall can be 80 to 150 THB with fewer prawns.