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Best Som Tum (Papaya Salad) in Bangkok
3 restaurants compared
Price range: THB70.00 – THB95.00
Avg recommendation: 94%
Top 3 Som Tum (Papaya Salad) in Bangkok (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 3 restaurants:
- Sabai Jai Gai Yang, THB70.00 (Ekkamai)
- Somtum Der — 94% recommended, THB95.00 (Silom)
- Zao — 93% recommended, THB95.00 (Watthana)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 3 Restaurants Compared
#1
Sabai Jai Gai Yang
Ekkamai·$
Som Tam Thai
THB70.00
Papaya salad with dried shrimp, peanuts, and tomato.
Tip: Ask for no spice (mai phet) when ordering for children — the kitchen adjusts without making a fuss.
#294% recommend
Somtum Der
Silom·$$
Som Tam Isaan
THB95.00
Green papaya salad with fermented fish sauce in the northern Isaan style.
Tip: Start with one chili if you're not used to Isaan spice — the three-chili version is legitimately fiery, not toned down for tourists.
#393% recommend
Zao
Watthana
Som Tam Pla Ra
THB95.00
Green papaya salad made with Ubon-sourced fermented fish paste.
Tip: Ask the staff which pla ra variety is being used that day — there are three on the menu and each brings a different sourness and funk level.