I have been entranced by the green papaya salad called som tam ever since my first visit to Tiny Thai Restaurant, in fall 2004, shortly after it opened in what is now the Essex Experience. The classic ...

Tierney Plumb is an editor of Eater’s Northeast region, covering D.C., Boston, Philly, and New York. Alex McCoy, the chef behind the acclaimed globally-inspired burgers at Adams Morgan’s Lucky Buns, ...

Tierney Plumb is an editor of Eater’s Northeast region, covering D.C., Boston, Philly, and New York. A chalkboard menu describes orders of pounded salads — heavy on green papaya, fish sauce, lime, and ...

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‘Som’ means sour and ‘Tam’ means to pound. Traditionally, Som Tam is made by pounding all the ingredients in a clay mortar and pestle. A healthy and tasty salad that is packed with vitamins C and A ...

Som tam is a Thai salad often made with green papaya or green mango, although any vegetable can be used. The key to a good som tam is to bruise the vegetables to release their juices into the dressing ...

World’s most exclusive papaya salad is accompanied by lobster and caviar and served with a choice of Champagne or Chardonnay, as part of an exquisite new Thai fusion menu BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media ...