Best Tom Yum in Bangkok

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Crab Omelette, Dry Tom Yum — Phra Nakhon

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14:00; the world's most famous Michelin-starred street food shop with massive shelled prawns.

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Curry Crab, Seafood — Silom

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18:30; the definitive banquet-style tom yum goong served with whole, high-quality shell-on prawns.

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Dry Noodles, Pork Balls — Silom

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11:30; join the local office workers for a dry tom yum noodle bowl with crispy pork.

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Halal Seafood, Stir-fry — Sukhumvit 22

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13:30; a reliable and halal-certified choice for high-quality tom yum in the main tourist corridor.

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Fish Soup, Seafood — Sathorn

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18:00; famous for its fresh barramundi and seafood versions of the classic spicy soup.

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Crispy Pork, Salmon Sashimi — Pathum Wan

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23:00; brave the long queues for their legendary late-night Tom Yum Mama noodle feast.

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Standalone Soup, Prawns — Phra Nakhon

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11:00; a local favorite that uses fresh river-prawn tomalley to enrich every individual bowl.

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Fish Balls, Noodles — Thong Lo

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10:00; a neighborhood favorite running since the eighties with a specialized fish-ball tom yum.

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Pork Balls, Fish Skin — Phrom Phong

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10:30; a Michelin-listed shophouse serving a specialized tom yum broth with minced pork.

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Lobster Tom Yum, Noodles — Ratchathewi

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11:00; arrive early to sample the city's thickest and most luxurious prawn-fat creamy broth.

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Grilled Prawns, Steamed Fish — Chinatown

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19:30; dine on the sidewalk in the heart of Chinatown for an intense, high-energy atmosphere.

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Prawn Head Broth, Stir-fry — Phra Nakhon

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11:30; a century-old shophouse serving a purist version of tom yum without any dairy.

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Grouper Head, Seafood — Rama III

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18:00; specializing in large-pot fish head tom yum which is a local favorite for groups.

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Giant Mix Bowls, Seafood — Pratunam

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13:00; hidden gem in a residential building known for its massive and affordable share-bowls.

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Fried Mackerel Heads, Spicy Salads — Phaya Thai

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15:00; known for its aggressive and punchy seasoning, particularly the mackerel tom yum.

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