🇹🇭 Isaan / Nationwide · Thai
Som Tam
Authenticity95 / 100
Prototype/demo metric — not an official certification. Based on regional origin, traditional ingredients, preparation, cultural relevance and variation.
What is it?
Pounded green papaya salad with chilli, lime, fish sauce, peanuts and often dried shrimp.
Where does it come from?
Originally from Isaan. Balance of spicy, sour, sweet and salty is essential.
What does it taste like?
Spice
★★★★★Sweet
★★★★★Sour
★★★★★Umami
★★★★★Key ingredients
- green papaya
- chilli
- lime
- fish sauce
- peanuts
- tomato
What makes it authentic?
regional Origin96
traditional Ingredients94
traditional Preparation95
cultural Relevance98
regional Variation85
Authenticity indicators are based on available culinary information and are intended to help users explore regional food traditions.
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Where Can I Try It?
Demo restaurant data — not live availability.
Chiang Mai Noodle House
Bangkok · Northern Thai · $ · ★ 4.5 · 2.1 km