Authentic Isaan Thai cuisine with intensely spicy dishes like papaya salad.
This East Village gem offers an authentic taste of Isaan Thai cuisine, earning accolades for its bold flavors and spicy dishes. Patrons rave about their signature papaya salad, often requesting it to be extra spicy for a truly fiery experience. Dishes like the grilled pork collar and Tom Yum soup are also highly praised, creating a memorable culinary journey.
This restaurant specializes in authentic Isaan Thai cuisine, with a particular emphasis on spicy dishes. The papaya salad (Som Tum) is frequently recommended and can be made exceptionally spicy upon request. Other popular items include larb, grilled pork collar, and Tom Yum soup. The Thai Tea Panna Cotta is also mentioned as a noteworthy dessert.
"The papaya salad (Som Tum) is a must-try, especially if you enjoy spicy food. The grilled pork collar and the Thai Tea Panna Cotta are also highlighted as delicious options."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this restaurant for its authentic and spicy Isaan Thai cuisine. Many highlight specific dishes like papaya salad and grilled pork, with some noting the intense heat if requested.
Important Note
One reviewer felt that Manhattan Thai restaurants, including this one, do not measure up to those found in Queens. Another noted that if their offered spice level isn't enough, finding spicier options in the borough might be difficult.
"This user highly recommends Somtum Der for their somtums, describing them as great and advising to ask for 'Thai spicy' for an exceptionally hot experience."
Positive"Som Tum Der is mentioned as a place in Manhattan that, if their spicy offerings aren't enough, the user might be out of luck for spicier options in the borough."
Neutral"The commenter expresses their fondness for the food at this restaurant."
Positive"This commenter is considering visiting Sometum for Isan food, based on a recommendation for its proximity and suitability for that cuisine."
Positive"The commenter inquired about a specific dish, Thai Tea Panna Cotta, at this restaurant."
Neutral"The commenter states they were at this restaurant last month and found the experience to be great."
Positive"The commenter mentions visiting the Bangkok location of this restaurant recently."
Neutral"The commenter states that Somtum Der has good food. They also mentioned trying their Thai Tea Panna Cotta, which they found to be good."
Positive"Som Tom Der is recommended as a Thai Issan restaurant."
Positive"Somtum Der is listed as a Thai restaurant option."
Positive"SomTum Der is listed as a Thai restaurant in Manhattan that is not overly expensive and is recommended."
Positive"Somtum Der is recommended as a good option for casual solo dining in Manhattan."
Positive"Isan Somtum Der is highlighted as an excellent choice for properly spicy Isan Thai food."
Positive"Somtum Der serves tum mango with crispy salmon."
Positive"A user states that asking Somtum Der to make food "Thai spicy" will result in an extremely hot dish."
Positive"Somtum Dur is recommended as a "classic" restaurant option."
Positive"The grilled pork skewer at Somtum Der is described as phenomenal."
Positive"Somtum Der is praised for its very spicy and regionally specific Thai dishes."
Positive"Somtum Der in East Village offers notably spicy Isan-style Thai dishes."
Positive"The user states that Som Tum Der is good."
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