Street Eats: The delights of Somtam Kai Kem

Somtam or spicy papaya salad is one of Thailand’s signature dishes; a favourite among Thais and with many foreigners. The variety of somtam dishes is vast. Some people prefer it sweet and sour; others prefer it spicy. Bought from a street stall, a dish of somtam costs about 30 baht but expect to pay up to 100 baht in a fancy restaurant.