Thailand Guide

Tom Kha Gai in Koh Phangan ต้มข่าไก่

Tom kha gai is coconut chicken soup with galangal. At Phantip it is the creamy bowl to order beside the grills.

Koh Phangan80 to 100 THBtom kha kai Thai food hub
Tom Kha Gai in Koh Phangan

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Thaiต้มข่าไก่ · tom kha kai
Price80 to 100 THB
RoomPhantip Market
ClockEvening

What it tastes like

  • Coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass, and lime. Mellow, not fiery.

How to order it

  • Thai name: tom kha kai (ต้มข่าไก่).
  • Say: Khor tom kha kai, kap khao, khrap/kha.
  • Add steamed rice and it is a full meal.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 80 to 100 THB.

Where to try it

  • Phantip Market (Thong Sala Night Market), Thong Sala town, near Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280. Daily from about 16:00 to 22:00. 80 to 100 THB. Arrive before 18:30 for a quieter loop.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Mild.
  • Diet: Chicken and fish sauce.

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Common questions

Tom kha or tom yum?
Tom kha is creamy and mild. Tom yum is sharper and hotter.
Vegetarian?
Ask for tofu and no fish sauce. Not every stall can.