Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range40-60 THB
About This Dish
A thick, tomato-based chili dip made with minced pork, dried chilies, garlic, and shallots, slow-simmered until the tomatoes break down into a rich, tangy paste. Served alongside fresh cabbage, cucumber, and crispy pork rinds for scooping, it is a staple of every northern Thai meal.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour3/5
Salty2/5
Spicy2/5
Umami4/5
History & Origin
Believed to have Shan origins, nam prik ong is one of the pillars of northern Thai cuisine, served at virtually every local restaurant and household gathering.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Sticky riceFresh vegetables and pork rinds
Insider Tips
- 1The tomato base makes this the mildest and most approachable nam prik for newcomers
- 2Often served alongside nam prik noom as part of a traditional northern meal set
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:nam prik ong
น้ำพริกอ่อง
Say this: Nam Prik Ong (Tomato Pork Dip)
Cuisine Region: Northern Thai (Lanna)
Price Range: 40-60 THB
Best Time to Eat: Lunch
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Chiang Mai
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