Restaurant
Som Tam Jay So
146 Phiphat 2, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
Find Som Tam Jay So
146 Phiphat 2, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand
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Plan your visitAbout Som Tam Jay So
Tucked down a Si Lom alleyway, Som Tam Jay So delivers pungent, unadulterated Isaan heat straight from smoking street-side grills. Diners perch beside live charcoal braziers while the Iron Chef–winning proprietor pounds mortar after mortar of fiery papaya salad. Regulars know the drill: grab an order slip, tick off skewers of pik gai yang and succulent grilled pork neck, then spoon sticky rice into bamboo baskets. The chili heat in the tam pa builds quickly, balanced by sweet-sour tamarind dipping sauce and cold cups of ice.
- Self-Service Ordering: A paper checklist system lets diners tick off selections and self-dispense iced drinks and sticky rice.
- Charcoal Street Grills: Open-air street setup places diners beside charcoal braziers roasting seasoned chicken wings and pork neck.
- Fiery Regional Spice: Mortar-pounded papaya salads carry potent regional chili levels unless explicitly requested mild.
What's On at Som Tam Jay So
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Som Tam Jay So
Why diners choose Som Tam Jay So for authentic northeastern Thai flavors
Streamlined Checklist Ordering
Diners order by ticking choices on multi-page checklist slips provided in English or Thai, then collect self-service essentials like sticky rice, ice, and condiments directly.
The friendly staff gave us English order slip. We just tick what we want and waited a short while.
Sheue Lin Ng Uncompromising Isaan Spice Baseline
Dishes preserve authentic northeastern heat and pungent seasonings without dialing back intensity, rewarding those who want true street-style pungency or prompting diners to request mild heat.
Tell them to reduce the spice! This was my first meal in Thailand and I wasn’t ready with the spice. But it was soooooo good!!
Aizi Francisco Immersive Charcoal Grill Atmosphere
Seating sits in an open-air pavilion right by charcoal braziers, delivering the unmistakable aroma and heat of street grilling right to the table.
If farang - prepare to sweat as you are sitting outside near the grill. Worth it.
Mike Crichton Celebrated Culinary Craftsmanship
Food enthusiasts make the journey to see the Iron Chef Thailand winner prepare som tam and charcoal specialties in her open street setting.
The evergreen lady chef, winner of Iron Chef Thailand, is warm, humble, and a delight to interact with.
Victor Lobo Prime Silom-Sathorn Lunch Access
Located on Phiphat 2 between Sathorn and Silom, it serves as a speedy, high-value midday refuel with abundant grilled meats and sticky rice.
เมื่อเทียบกับทำเลใจกลางเมืองอย่างสาทร-สีลม ราคาถือว่าเข้าถึงง่ายและคุ้มค่า
Volrawut Thirachotthanakul Remarkable Street-Food Value
Generous plates of charcoal-grilled meats, vibrant salads, and staples deliver exceptional culinary value at modest street-level prices.
Dishes range from 50-80 Baht. My total for 7 dishes, 3 chicken wings (sold individually), sticky rice, and a coke was 530 Baht ($16.24).
Dirty Birdy
Most popular items
Charcoal-grilled specialties and pungent Isaan salads prepared to traditional standards
Grilled Chicken Wings
We also received charcoal-grilled chicken wings that had that smoky bbq flavour that you never get at bars and pubs that rely on the frier.
Gabriel Johnston Grilled Pork Neck
The grilled pork neck was also very flavorful and well-cooked.
VKXK Som Tam Poo Plara
This place is lit! 🔥🔥🔥 “Somtam Poo Plara” (papaya x crab x fermented fish) was fire.
N. A. Corn Papaya Salad
It arrived spicy and covered in peanuts and topped with crisp sections of corn that made it taste unbelievably fresh.
Gabriel Johnston
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful, hands-on touches and personal hospitality that elevate the rustic street dining experience
Personal Salad Preparation by the Iron Chef Titleholder
The celebrated head chef—recognized on Iron Chef Thailand—personally greets guests and often hand-prepares custom salads and specialty dishes table-side when present.
Multilingual Paper Checklist Ordering
To accommodate non-Thai speakers navigating the street-side setup, the stall provides dedicated English paper order slips with an English wall menu to clearly mark selections.
Hands-On Bamboo Basket Sticky Rice Dispensing
Guests can self-serve warm sticky rice directly from insulated containers into lined bamboo kratip baskets, portioning exactly what they need for their meal.
Self-Service Ice and Dipping Sauce Station
A dedicated self-serve beverage and condiment station lets patrons assemble their own cups of crushed ice, bottled drinks, and paired tamarind and chili sauces.
Before you head over
Practical tips on peak hours, self-service ordering, and heat levels for a smooth Isaan feast.
Time your visit strategically
Arrive right when doors open around 11:00 AM or after 1:00 PM to bypass peak lunch crowds from neighboring office workers, and avoid arriving late in the afternoon when popular cuts sell out early.
Navigate the self-service ordering system
Take an English paper slip, tick your desired dishes, and hand it to staff. Be prepared to grab your own plates, condiments, ice, and sticky rice from the warming containers.
Request reduced heat if needed
Default Isaan spice levels are intensely pungent and fiery; explicitly specify 'phed noy' (little spicy) on your slip if you have a lower heat tolerance.
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