Som Tam Pokky: Fiery Papaya Salad and Isan Food in Prachinburi
Som Tam Pokky is a fiery Isan restaurant in Dong Bang village, Mueang Prachinburi, with all kinds of papaya salads, spicy salads, grilled chicken and made-to-order dishes.
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Som Tam Pokky is an Isan restaurant in Dong Bang village, Dong Khilek, Mueang Prachinburi. It's known for papaya salad with its own pla ra (fermented fish) dressing and lots of add-ins, plus grilled chicken, spicy salads and made-to-order dishes. Open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed Wednesdays.
Key takeaways
- Papaya salad with a signature pla ra dressing and add-ins like blood cockles, fresh prawns, oysters, Vietnamese pork sausage, salted egg and corn
- We tried corn salad, grilled chicken, holy basil squid and holy basil crispy pork
- Also serves spicy salads, noodles and made-to-order dishes
- Open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed Wednesdays, with parking
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Som tam is one of Thailand's most famous dishes, and today Meeting Point is taking you to eat something spicy at Som Tam Pokky. Order it as fiery as you like: every flavour, every level of heat. Your lips will tingle, but you won't be able to stop.
This one's for spice lovers and Isan food fans. If you're a som tam regular, you'll fall for this place. Som Tam Pokky is an Isan restaurant with seriously bold flavours that papaya salad lovers will adore. There's a big menu and loads of ingredients to choose from: blood cockles, fresh prawns, oysters, Vietnamese pork sausage, dried shrimp, salted egg, corn and more, all pounded together with the shop's signature rich pla ra dressing. Super spicy. There's also grilled chicken wings, grilled liver and whole grilled chickens from a rotisserie, and every dish is spot on.
That's a lot about som tam, but there's more. They do all kinds of spicy yam salads: just tell them what you want. There are also noodles and plenty of made-to-order dishes. It's a real food treasure trove, so you'll never get bored. With a menu this varied, you can order something different every visit.
What we ate
- Corn papaya salad: Wow, it lives up to the hype. It comes with freshly blanched prawns and works brilliantly with the pla ra.
- Grilled chicken: So good. Well marinated, juicy meat and shiny, glossy skin, full of spices and the aroma of coriander root.
- Holy basil squid: Huge pieces of squid and a fiery, punchy kaprao.
- Holy basil crispy pork: Plenty of crispy pork, firm and good quality, and the skin isn't too chewy.
Som Tam Pokky
- Address: Dong Bang village, Dong Khilek, Mueang Prachinburi, Prachinburi 25000
- Map: https://goo.gl/maps/SUt2qCaHfjyQPH74A
- Finding it: The shop is in the lane known for its pretty trees in Dong Bang. Coming from the PTT petrol station in Dong Khilek, it's on your right; look for the rotisserie chicken cabinet.
- Phone: 082 213 7285
- Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Closed: Every Wednesday
- Parking: Available
- Facebook: Som Tam Pokky
FAQ
Where is Som Tam Pokky?
In Dong Bang village, Dong Khilek, Mueang Prachinburi. Coming from the PTT petrol station in Dong Khilek, it's on the right; look for the rotisserie chicken cabinet.
What are the opening hours?
9:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed every Wednesday.
What should I order?
Corn papaya salad with blanched prawns, grilled chicken, holy basil squid and holy basil crispy pork.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available.
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