Tom Yum Goong

Tom Yum also known as Tom Yam is a popular soup dish from Thailand with a strong following throughout the world. The appeal of this dish lies in the exquisite balance of heat and sourness. In addition, the textures found in a single bowl add to its charm.

In Thai, the word Tom means to boil and yum refers to a spicy sour salad. Like most Asian dishes, Tom Yum has a number of variations. Choose goong if you want to eat it with prawn or shrimp. If you want a soup thickened with coconut milk and prawns then choose the Tom Yam Nam Khon. If you want a feast of seafood in your Tom Yum then get the Tom Yam Thale with prawns, squid, clams, and fish.
Tom Yam Pla only has fish while chicken is in Tom Yam Gai. But for carnivores looking for meat like pork knuckles then go for the kha mu variety.

Regardless of which one you choose, you are certain to have your cravings satisfied. When you place your order, remember to let them know how hot you want your Tom Yum to be. The last thing you want is to miss out on the soup’s goodness because you cannot handle the heat.

.Main Ingredients
Choice of meat (seafood, chicken, pork), Soup stock, lemon grass, lime leaves, lime juice, Thai fish sauce, crushed chili peppers

Recommended Places to Eat

Pee Aor

Pee Aor claimes to serve the best Tom Yum in Bangkok. This classic restaurant with simple interior serves the creamiest and Instagram-worthy Tom Yum goong.

The place is a local favorite in Thailand that's known for its massive serving of Tom Yum Goong Noodle soup which can feed two to three people. Pee Aor's best seller would be their lobster Tom Yum Goong which comes in regular size and sharing size. If you are heading there for a quick meal, you can order Tom Yum Koong Sud - a spicy sour soup with fresh river prawns that you can enjoy to your heart's content for only $1.80.

Aside from Tom Yum, Pee Aor is also a popular store selling fresh lobsters and crabs. Their opening hours is 10am-9pm from Tuesday to Sunday and they are close every Monday.

Basic information

Han Jao Neua, 54, Union Mall, Ladprao Road, Chom Phon, Khet Chatuchak, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand

Everyday 10am - 8.30pm

Phahon Yothin MRT Station

6626129013

Tom Yum Kung Restaurant

If you have a fancy for explosive flavors and exotic delicacies, head over to Tom Yum Kung at Khaosan Road. As one of the most popular Tom Yum restaurants in the area, you can perfectly distinguish it among the rest by the long lines that grace it's front yard.

The place exudes of everything modern - the contemporary Thai details add a hint of sophistication to the place. Tom Yum Kung is a great place to visit before indulging in the entertainment areas in Khaosan Road.

Don't miss the house special - Tom Yum Kung soup - that will both surprise and delight you with its strong spicy, sweet-and-sour flavors. The red curry, fried sea bass, green curry and fried pork with basil are also worth the splurge.

Apart from the notable food, the open ambiance offered by the place has also become a hit to those who want to relax.

Basic information

9 Khaosan Rd. Taladyod Phra Nakorn, Bangkok, Thailand 10200

$$$$

Everyday 11am - 2am

National Stadium BTS
(15 minutes taxi from here)

66843617746

Tom Yum Goong Banglamphu

The absence of sophistication at Tom Yum Goong Banglamphu still doesn't stop people from frequently visiting this place. The reason? Tom Yum Goong Banglamphu serves one of the most outstanding - not to mention authentic - tom yum dish in Bangkok. The place has nothing fancy - plastic chairs and narrow tables welcome eager visitors.

The fresh array of seafood in front of the store will surely bid you to come inside. Two friendly local women and a grandpa sporting glasses and a baseball cap run the place in a smooth, almost easy manner.

Order the shrimp tom yum - the taste of the sea, coupled with strong Thai flavors make for a great experience. Come in large groups - the cheap prices that come with the menu make this place such a big hit for groups.

Basic information