"For papaya salad connoisseurs, Lacha Som Tum is a must visit. There are more than a dozen kinds of som tum to choose from, including variations that swap out the base of shredded papaya for long beans, corn, green mango, and even mixed fruits. Protein additions include fried shredded catfish, crispy pork belly, and salted black crab. Beyond the papaya salads, the hot pot options, which include Isaan-style hot pot and Thailand’s interpretation of sukiyaki, are also excellent and hard to find elsewhere." - Kat Thompson
