Thailand Guide

Som Tum in Nong Khai ส้มตำ

Som tum is green papaya salad. In Nong Khai, order Thai first at a river or town Isan room.

Nong Khai50 to 90 THBsom tam thai Thai food hub
Som Tum in Nong Khai

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Thaiส้มตำ · som tam thai
Price50 to 90 THB
RoomTown Isan rooms off Meechai
Clock10:00 to 20:00

What it tastes like

  • Lime, chili, and peanut on Thai.

How to order it

  • Thai name: som tam thai (ส้มตำ).
  • Say: Khor som tam thai, pet nit noi, khrap/kha.
  • Thai first. Poo plara later.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 50 to 90 THB.

Where to try it

  • Town Isan rooms off Meechai, Meechai Rd side sois, Mueang Nong Khai 43000. 10:00 to 20:00. 50 to 90 THB. The cheap lunch if nam nuang is dinner.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Hot.
  • Diet: Often dried shrimp and fish sauce.

Next plates

  • Back to the Nong Khai food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
  • Use the Isan food page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
  • Nam Nuang is the nearby order if this plate is done.
  • Khao Niew is the nearby order if this plate is done.
  • Mekong Fish is the nearby order if this plate is done.

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Common questions

With nam nuang?
You can. They are different tables. Do not force both into one sit-down.
How hot?
Thai is already hot. Say pet nit noi.