Nam Tok in Khon Kaen น้ำตก
Nam tok is grilled-beef salad in the same herb family as larb. It fits the Khao Suan Kwang table with sticky rice.
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Thaiน้ำตก · nam tok nuea
Price80 to 140 THB
RoomKai Yang Wanna
ClockMorning to mid-afternoon
What it tastes like
- Grilled beef, toasted rice, mint, and lime.
How to order it
- Thai name: nam tok nuea (น้ำตก).
- Say: Khor nam tok nuea, pet nit noi, khrap/kha.
- Share it. The bird is still the reason to drive.
Typical price
- 2026 cash: 80 to 140 THB.
Where to try it
- Kai Yang Wanna, 271 Mu 11, Mittraphap Rd, Kham Muang, Khao Suan Kwang, Khon Kaen 40280. Morning to mid-afternoon. 80 to 140 THB. Same menu as larb and som tum.
Spice level and diet
- Heat: Hot.
- Diet: Beef.
Next plates
- Back to the Khon Kaen food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
- Use the Isan food page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
- Larb Moo is the nearby order if this plate is done.
- Gai Yang Khao Suan Kwang is the nearby order if this plate is done.
- Khao Niew is the nearby order if this plate is done.
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- Larb or nam tok?
- Larb is minced. Nam tok is sliced grilled beef. Order both if the table is four.
- Pork nam tok?
- Ask. Beef is the usual.