Foreigner FriendlyAdventurous
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range40-70 THB
About This Dish
Colorful rice salad mixed with finely chopped fresh vegetables, herbs, and shredded leaves, dressed with budu (fermented fish sauce). A refreshing yet boldly flavored Southern specialty.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy3/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
A southern Thai rice salad with Malay influences, traditionally eaten as a cooling breakfast during the hot season. The fermented fish budu dressing reflects the region's coastal preservation traditions.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Fresh tropical fruitIced Thai tea
Insider Tips
- 1The budu sauce is pungent — mix it well with the rice before deciding
- 2One of the healthiest Thai dishes thanks to the abundance of raw vegetables and herbs
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:cow yum
ข้าวยำ
Say this: Khao Yam (Rice with Budu)
Cuisine Region: Southern Thai
Price Range: 40-70 THB
Best Time to Eat: Breakfast or lunch
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Surat Thani
The best city to experience this dish
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