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Tom Yum Goong soup with shrimp
Traditional

Tom Yum Goong

in Bangkok

A hot and sour shrimp soup that hits every flavor note: spicy chilies, sour lime, fragrant lemongrass and galangal, and umami-rich fish sauce. Thailand's most beloved soup.

Did you know?

Tom yum was submitted for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status, reflecting its deep importance to Thai food culture.

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Where to Find It

1 place to try Tom Yum Goong in Bangkok

Thai street food stall with wok cooking

Jay Fai

$$$$

Phra Nakhon

A legendary street food stall awarded a Michelin star. 70-year-old Jay Fai cooks everything herself over roaring charcoal flames, wearing her signature ski goggles. The crab omelet is iconic.

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