Somtum Der
5/5 Sala Daeng Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
Daily 11:00-23:00, last order 22:15
Somtum Der is an Isan (north-eastern Thai) restaurant that opened in 2012 in a small shophouse on Sala Daeng Road in Silom, and has since expanded to New York, Tokyo and Taipei; the Bangkok original was renovated in 2022 and a second branch operates at Tha Tien. The Michelin Guide Thailand lists it as an after-work spot for north-eastern flavours, and its menu is built around som tam, served Isan style with fermented fish or Thai style without, in versions such as pickled clam, cockle, Sakon Nakhon style, grilled pork neck and mackerel, alongside larb, sticky rice and grilled meats; the New York branch held a Michelin star in 2016. The restaurant is at 5/5 Sala Daeng Road, a short walk from MRT Silom (Exit 2) and BTS Sala Daeng (Exit 4). It opens daily 11:00-23:00 with last orders at 22:15, takes bookings through Chope, and visitors report spending about 300-400 baht a head.
Rating from public reviews
Each part combines public reviews from several sites (494 reviews). Not our own visit.
The papaya salads are the standout, with lively Isan flavors, a clean modern room and friendly staff.
Some diners report uneven quality and service compared with other branches, and the space gets busy and loud.
Signature dish (as named by sources)
Som tam (Isan style with fermented fish, or Thai style without)
per person
$10
Getting there
MRT Silom, Exit 2 or BTS Sala Daeng, Exit 4 - short walk
At a glance
- Isan som tam specialist, opened 2012 in Sala Daeng
- Listed in the Michelin Guide Thailand; NYC branch starred in 2016
- Daily 11:00-23:00, steps from BTS Sala Daeng and MRT Silom
Thai name
ส้มตำเด้อ
Dishes
Tam Sakon Nakhon, Som tam with grilled pork neck, Som tam with pickled clams or cockles, Larb, Sticky rice and grilled meats
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