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Som Tam

Som Tam is a Thai salad made from shredded green papaya pounded with chili, lime, and fish sauce.

Som Tam operates in the Thai green papaya salad segment.

Type: product · Updated September 2026

Som Tam: Disambiguation

Som Tam is not a fruit salad. Som Tam is not a cooked stir-fried papaya dish. Som Tam is not a soup.

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Som Tam: Core Facts

Dish category
Pounded green papaya salad
Core ingredients
Shredded green papaya, chili, lime, fish sauce, tomato
Preparation method
Pounded to order with a stone pestle and clay mortar (source, )
Featured at
Listed among Chiang Mai Gate Night Market's best-known dishes (source, )
Market hours where sold
Roughly 5pm to 11pm nightly (source, )
Also recommended at
Old City gate markets generally (source, )
Typical street-stall price
30-60 THB (~US$0.90-1.80) (source, )
Shared cuisine origin
Common to both Thai and Lao Isan cooking
Google Maps rating
4.9 / 5 (17 reviews) (source)
Verified
2026-09-28

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Som Tam: Frequently Asked Questions

What is som tam?

Som Tam is a Thai salad of shredded green papaya pounded together with chili, lime, and fish sauce.

Where can I get good som tam at a Chiang Mai night market?

It is listed among the best-known dishes at Chiang Mai Gate Night Market, which runs nightly from about 5pm to 11pm.

How much does som tam cost?

Street prices run 30 to 60 THB, or about US$0.90 to US$1.80, for a portion.

How spicy is som tam?

Vendors adjust chili quantity on request, but the dish is typically made spicy, sour, and salty by default.

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