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Som Tam Jay So

146 Phiphat 2, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

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146 Phiphat 2, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand

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+66 85 999 4225
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 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.
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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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ordering work?

The ordering process is largely self-service. You fill out a paper order checklist (English slips are available alongside Thai ones) and hand it to the staff. Staples like sticky rice, ice, and sauces are self-dispensed from communal stations.

How spicy is the food, and can the heat level be adjusted?

Dishes are prepared with authentic Isaan heat levels by default and can be intensely spicy. If you have a lower spice tolerance, specify 'phed noy' (little spicy) when placing your order.

When is the best time to visit to avoid crowds and sold-out items?

Lunch hour between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM brings heavy crowds of local office workers. Arrive before noon (around 11:00 AM) or after 1:00 PM to avoid long queues, though popular grilled items may sell out by late afternoon before the 5:30 PM closing.

Is parking available near the restaurant?

Paid hourly parking is available in a lot just inside the alley before reaching the restaurant, as street parking directly outside is very limited.

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