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Baan Somtum Sathorn

9, 1 Thanon Si Wiang, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

Recommended by 66 people

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9, 1 Thanon Si Wiang, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

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+66 62 591 9355
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Baan Somtum Sathorn

Skip standard tourist curries—Baan Somtum Sathorn delivers punchy Isan cooking in cool, air-conditioned comfort. Minutes from Sathorn's high-rises, Bib Gourmand inspectors and local office crowds pack the room for uncompromising, sour-salty heat. The routine moves fast: grab the pencil, tick off dish codes on the paper slip, and let the table fill. Orders pile high with crisp fried fish, grilled pork neck, and chili-flecked rib-eye salad alongside ribbon-shaved green papaya. Straight, unpretentious cooking at street-level prices, rounded out by coconut ice cream topped with roasted peanuts.

  • Authentic Isan Focus: Focuses strictly on regional Northeastern staples like Tam Luangprabang and spicy rib-eye salad, skipping generic central curries.
  • Paper-Slip Ordering: Guests mark dish codes directly onto an order sheet, keeping table turns fast and food arriving quickly.
  • Bib Gourmand Value: Maintains high culinary consistency and generous portions at accessible neighborhood price points.
  • Beyond Tourist Staples: A reliable venue to introduce guests to pungent, regional Thai profiles beyond pad thai and green curry.
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Why Diners Choose Baan Somtum Sathorn

Experience why Bangkok locals and spice-seekers flock to this Sathorn staple for unapologetic Isaan firepower, stellar papaya salads, and fast, friendly hospitality—book your table now.

  • Uncompromising Isaan Flavors and Regional Staples

    Baan Somtum Sathorn delivers authentic Northeastern Thai cooking, skillfully balancing sour, sweet, salty, and spicy profiles across signature dishes like Luang Prabang somtum and spicy rib-eye beef salad.

    All of its dishes had the completely perfect tastes of northeastern Thai foods: sour, sweet, bland and salty. Its highly recommended dishes were Spicy Rib-Eye Beef Salad and Luang Prabang Somtum.

    Itt Pamarapa

  • Michelin Bib Gourmand Quality at Fair Value

    The kitchen upholds Michelin Bib Gourmand standards with high-quality ingredients and vibrant flavor execution while keeping prices remarkably approachable.

    Every dish was packed with authentic flavor and cooked to perfection. It’s easy to see why Baan Somtum has earned Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition.

    Michael Ostertag

  • A Bold Introduction Beyond Standard Tourist Fare

    For hosts introducing overseas colleagues or friends to Thailand's culinary range, the menu offers a vibrant alternative to conventional central Thai curries and stir-fries.

    I always recommend this place to my foreign colleagues so that they could try something new other than just green or red curry, fried rice, tom yam and other typical-to-foreigner Thai food.

    Oil Chou

  • Generous Feasts Built for Sharing with Friends and Family

    With generous, shareable plates and an energetic, unpretentious dining room, the venue offers an inviting backdrop for family dinners and group celebrations.

    Food was incredible. I didn't want to get full! I will be back and will bring friends and family.

    Stephen Halliday

  • Prime Sathorn Location Near Major Hotels and Offices

    Tucked on Si Wiang Road near Sathorn's commercial hub and premier hotels, the air-conditioned dining room provides a comfortable retreat for business lunches and evening dinners.

    It’s not fancy place but it’s near 5 star sky rise hotels.

    Natalie Ramos

  • Efficient Paper-Slip Ordering for Rapid Service

    A streamlined alphanumeric code ordering sheet allows guests to place orders swiftly, keeping table turnover brisk and wait times minimal even during peak rushes.

    they take orders quickly, and the food is cooked quickly too.

    Alexander Vladimirov

Most-ordered Isan regional specialties praised across diner reviews.

  • Luang Prabang Somtum

    The stellar dishes include Tan Laungprabang, Larb Ped, Tom Sap, Grilled beef and all kind of spicy salad (Tam dishes).

    Petch Manopawitr

  • Grilled Pork Neck

    คอหมูย่างกับหมูคลุกฝุ่นอร่อยมากค่ะ คอหมูย่างนุ่มดี มันน้อย น้ำจิ้มที่จิ้มก็อร่อยมาก

    P M

  • Deep-Fried Sea Bass

    Must try the deep fried fish, the deep fried mushroom, deep fried small fish, the pork shoulder!

    Kunming Tay

  • Spicy Rib-Eye Beef Salad

    Its highly recommended dishes were Spicy Rib-Eye Beef Salad and Luang Prabang Somtum.

    Itt Pamarapa

Other favorites

Complementary sides, refreshing beverages, and convenient amenities to round out your visit—book ahead to secure your table.

  • Coconut Ice Cream

    코코넛 좋아하면 코코넛 아이스크림 강추합니다.

    Daisy J

  • Fresh Lime Juice

    라임주스 아주 상콤하고 단맛없는 찐 라임주스에요.

    Daisy J

  • Fried Rice

    볶음밥도 너무 맛있고 좀 버터향같은게 나네요.

    Luke

  • On-Site Parking

    มีที่จอดรถประมาณ7-8คันได้หน้าร้าน

    P M

Before you head over

Key advice on ordering codes, spice options, and dining hours before you visit.

  • Order Via Paper Code Slip

    Dishes are identified by alphanumeric codes in the menu; mark your selections directly onto the paper order checklist provided at your table for fast kitchen turnaround.

  • Dial In Your Spice Preference

    The menu focuses on authentic Northeastern Isan salads and grilled dishes with no central curries; if you are sensitive to heat, you can ask the staff to prepare your dishes less spicy.

  • Book Ahead for Peak Hours

    The dining room fills quickly with local office workers at weekday lunch and stays packed through dinner. Book your table ahead to ensure a seamless dining experience.

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