Thailand Guide

Nam Prik Ta Daeng in Chiang Mai น้ำพริกตาแดง

Nam prik ta daeng is a sharp red chili relish. It is a Lanna heat plate for rice and boiled veg, not a first dip.

Chiang Mai40 to 80 THB as a sidenam phrik ta daeng Thai food hub
Thaiน้ำพริกตาแดง · nam phrik ta daeng
HeatHot
UseSide relish
RoomTong Tem Toh

What it tastes like

  • Dried chili, shallot, and a salty punch. Redder and hotter than noom. A little goes a long way.

How to order it

  • Thai name: nam phrik ta daeng (น้ำพริกตาแดง).
  • Say: Khor nam phrik ta daeng, nit noi, khrap/kha.
  • Order noom first if you want smoke without this much heat.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 40 to 80 THB as a side.

Where to try it

  • Tong Tem Toh, 11 Nimmanhaemin Soi 13, Suthep. Lunch and dinner. 40 to 80 THB as a side. Nimman dip table. Pair with grilled pork neck, not a second red chili.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Hot.
  • Diet: Often shrimp paste. Ask.

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Common questions

Hotter than noom?
Usually yes. Noom is smoky green. Ta daeng is red and sharp.
First dip?
No. Start with ong or noom.