Baan Somtum (multiple branches)

A Bangkok staple for family-friendly Isan food, Baan Somtum offers a broad menu of Northeastern favorites alongside grilled meats and soups. Their Korat-style stir-fried noodles, often listed as Pad Mee Korat, bring the characteristic chili-forward, savory profile with pork or chicken and crunchy vegetables, and come without dried shrimp or peanuts. Portions are generous, prices are fair and branches are easy to reach across the city, which makes this a convenient place to compare Korat flavors against the Pad Thai you’ll try at Bangkok’s famous noodle houses. Add a papaya salad, grilled chicken and sticky rice for a proper Isan set.