Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range40-60 THB
About This Dish
A comforting rice porridge infused with turmeric, ginger, and garlic, topped with shredded chicken, crispy shallots, and a drizzle of fried chili oil. Southern Thailand's answer to the common cold remedy, this humble bowl is a breakfast staple that warms from the inside out with its golden, aromatic broth.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour3/5
Salty2/5
Spicy2/5
Umami4/5
History & Origin
A southern breakfast staple that combines Chinese rice porridge traditions with southern Thailand's love of turmeric and fried aromatics.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Crispy wontonsFried chili oil
Insider Tips
- 1The golden color comes entirely from turmeric -- a southern Thai staple
- 2Considered southern Thailand's ultimate comfort food for when you are sick
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:cow tom jin
ข้าวต้มจีน
Say this: Khao Tom Jin (Southern Rice Soup with Turmeric)
Cuisine Region: Southern Thai
Price Range: 40-60 THB
Best Time to Eat: Breakfast
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Nakhon Si Thammarat
The best city to experience this dish
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