Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range30-50 THB
About This Dish
A sweet and mild fruit-based salad unique to the eastern orchard regions. Made with fresh tropical fruits like rambutan, mango, and rose apple, dressed with a light fish-lime-chili dressing.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet4/5
Sour0/5
Salty2/5
Spicy0/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
Born in the eastern orchard provinces of Rayong and Chanthaburi, this refreshing salad showcases the region's incredible tropical fruit diversity.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Iced teaFresh coconut water
Insider Tips
- 1Seasonal fruits vary throughout the year -- ask what is fresh today
- 2The light fish sauce dressing is optional for vegetarians
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:som tum pon-la-mai
ส้มตำผลไม้
Say this: Eastern Fruit Salad (Som Tum Ponlamai)
Cuisine Region: Eastern Thai
Price Range: 30-50 THB
Best Time to Eat: Afternoon snack
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Rayong
The best city to experience this dish
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