Thailand Guide

Som Tum in Udon Thani ส้มตำ

Som tum is green papaya salad. At UD Town, order Thai first. Udon heat is not a Bangkok tom yum.

Udon Thani50 to 90 THBsom tam thai Thai food hub
Som Tum in Udon Thani

Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg (CC BY 4.0)

Thaiส้มตำ · som tam thai
Price50 to 90 THB
RoomUD Town som tum stalls
Clock17:00 to 22:30

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

  • UD Town som tum stalls, UD Town, Thong Yai Rd, Mueang Udon Thani 41000. 17:00 to 22:30. 50 to 90 THB. Night yard. Sticky rice is required.

Spice level and diet

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

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Common questions

How hot?
Thai is already hot. Say thai less spicy if you want to finish it.
Lunch pound?
City Isan rooms cook it at lunch. UD Town is the night default.