Still stuffed from breakfast, we decided to head for our planned lunch destination anyways. Nestled along Soi 5 of the Siam Square compound was this little gem. Som Tam Nua. Well, that would be what the last Thai character would be read as. Well we didn't know that. And all we knew of the shop was that it was called Tam Nua. So we walked past the place a couple of times, asked a couple of locals before we checked with the waiters in the shop.
What we noticed was that it was still some time to a proper lunch time, yet this eating place was filled to the brim with locals. We were lucky to get a seat, a window-side one even!
Heya hottie! In all sense of the word..the weather was scorching! Love that the ice in bkk was always slushified.
Gosh the Thais' unique blend of spices and chillies just baffles my tastebuds!
Som Tam is Thai for papaya salad, and that was the specialty of this place. Crunchy unripe papaya strips tossed with long beans, fried pork rind and thinly-sliced soy bean cakes in a light dressing. Perfect for the hot weather.
Pork shoulder meat stir-fried with mint leaves and dried chilli was another of the shop's specialty. Do not order this if you do not like your meat tough.
Authentic thai-styled deep fried fish with the works. This I love! The wonderful mixture of sweetness from the onion, saltiness from the spices, tanginess from the mint leaves together with the crunch of the fish skin fried to perfection. Mmm mmm mmm! And best part of it all? Didn't cost an arm and a leg!
And who could go wrong with fried chicken. And Som Tam Nua certainly did not disappoint with their marinate. This plus that sweet and sour chilli just hit the spot.
Couldn't wait to dig in despite still being full from brekkie.
All the food was polished up of course!
So stuffed we almost couldn't fit through the entrance. Haha but no the entrance was strangely narrow somehow.
And if I had loads of cash to spare, this would be the place in bangkok I would spend it. Located right opposite Som Tam Nua, they have the most eclectic designs I've ever seen. They have another branch at chaktuchak and another at a mall. But gosh Rotsaniyom, why are prices so steep!
Guess the guy was really bored when I got too caught up in stationary shopping. Oh but my heart melted when I turned to try out some cutesy pen, and caught sight of his message. Love!
