Somtum Der
Thai restaurant · East Village ·
Authentic Isan Thai food, known for spicy papaya salad and larb
Authentic Isan Thai food, known for spicy papaya salad and larb
"Somtum Der is an East Village spot that specializes in Isan Thai food, and it’s one of our favorite places for a fun, casual dinner with a big group. The dining room is big and airy, with lots of long tables that will easily fit five to seven of your friends, and they have a good list of cocktails and Thai beer. Multiple types of papaya salad should be on your table: our go-tos are the tum thai kai kem, which gets an extra punch from salted duck egg, and the tum poo pla-ra with tiny field crabs. Next, get the H’orderves Der so you can try all the sausages, and finish with grilled meats, larb, and some spicy prawn sashimi." - bryan kim, arden shore, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore
"Somtum Der remains and East Village staple, making several versions of its eponymous green papaya salad, plus a more general menu that focuses on the food of Isan, the region that bulges in Thailand’s northeast. Yes, some very fiery food is available, but you must request the heat. Don’t miss the larbs, either." - Eater Staff
"Thai delivery and takeout available - call or order online." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren
"At one of our highest-rated Thai spots in the city, chase your larb and Isan-style sausage with a bottle of skin-contact pinot grigio. If that's not your thing, most other options are under $40." - bryan kim
"Thai delivery and takeout available - call to order." - hannah albertine, nikko duren, bryan kim, arden shore, matt tervooren