SomTum Thai Kitchen Menu
Introducing the Menu at SomTum Thai Kitchen
Located above Bobacat Tea House in downtown Portland, SomTum Thai Kitchen blends authentic Laotian and Thai flavors into an unforgettable dining experience. This trendy yet casual eatery shines with its vibrant menu, featuring specialties like the Tum Lao spicy papaya salad and the mouthwatering Crying Tiger, an 8oz grilled ribeye served with a spicy dip.
What sets SomTum apart is its attention to spice and freshness, which patrons rave about. Customers appreciate the variety in spice levels, with options for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Favorites like the grilled Moo Ping Kati and yellow curry showcase the restaurant's commitment to bold flavors and high-quality ingredients.
With outdoor seating, delivery options through GrubHub, and a welcoming atmosphere, SomTum Thai Kitchen is a must-visit for anyone seeking genuine Thai and Laotian cuisine.
Isan Chefs Special
Tum Tad
Tum lao, vermicelli noodle, dried pork skin, moo yor, marinated raw pork sausage, bamboo shoot, boiled egg.
Pa Khao Noi
Larb moo ,Tom sap kradook on ,Fried pork ribs, Crispy rice salad, Fresh green, sticky rice.
Pa Khao Yai
Large set of Larb Moo ,Tom Sap Kradook On ,Fried pork ribs, Kor Moo Yang, Crispy rice salad, Fresh green, sticky rice
Goong Chae Nam Pla
Raw shrimp soaked in Thai fish sauce and served with chunks of gourd, cloves of garlic, chilies, and spicy sauce.
Somtum Kai Yang
Thai style BBQ chicken combination with Somtum Thai(green papaya salad) and sticky rice.
Tum Lao
Spicy papaya salad ,cherry tomato with fermented fish dressing.
Somtum Thai
Spicy green papaya salad. peanuts, long bean, cherry tomato, lime, and dried shrimp.
Tum Thai KaiKem (Recommend)
(Recommend)Spicy green papaya salad. peanuts, long bean, cherry tomato, lime, dried shrimp, and salted duck egg.
Tum Poo Plara
Spicy papaya salad with field crabs, , cherry tomato, long bean ,lime, thai eggplants, fermented fish (pla-ra) dressing.
Tum Khao Pod (Recommend)
Spicy green papaya, sweet corn, peanuts, long bean, cherry tomato, lime, dried shrimp (choice of salted egg).
Tum Sua
Spicy green papaya salad. Dried pork skin, rice vermicelli, bean sprouts, cherry tomato, lime, long bean, Thai eggplant, dried chili, and homemade fermented fish sauce (Pla-ra dressing).
Tum Jay (Vegetarian)
Spicy vegetarian papaya salad with peanuts, long bean, cherry tomato, lime.
Somtum (Papaya Salad)
Grilled
BBQ Chicken
BBQ chicken Thai style served with 'nam jim jiew' spicy dip.
Moo Ping Kati
Grilled pork skewers glazed with coconut milk, served with 'nam jim jiew' spicy dip.
Kor Moo Yang
Grilled pork neck with spicy tamarind dip.
Crying Tiger 8oz
Grilled marinated beef ribeye (8oz) with Nam Jim Jiew spicy dip.
Isan Sample
Samplers of Nam Tod, Moo yor tod, Sai krok isan, Pork rib, Pork rind.
Sai Krok Isan
Isan-style fermented pork & rice sausage, peanuts, fresh chili, lime, ginger, cilantro.
Kai Tod
Signature fried chicken thigh with nam jim jaew spicy dip.
Fried Herbal Chicken Wing
Deep fried marinated chicken wing with thai herb.
Moo Dadd Diew
Sun-dried pork with sriracha dip.
Nue Dadd Diew
Sun-dried beef with sriracha dip.
Garlic Pork Rib
Deep fried marinated garlic baby pork ribs.
Moo Yor Tod
Fried pork sausage, sriracha dip.
Pot Sticker
Deep fried pork wonton.
Deep Fried Seabass
Deep fried whole SeaBass with moms spicy salad sauces.
Moo Tod
Deep fried pork belly served with Nam Jim Jaw dip.
Spicy Basil Wing
Chicken wings with basil sauce, bell pepper, onion
Deep Fried
Spicy Salads
Larb Ped Udon (Recommend)
Minced duck salad with shallots, scallions, cilantro,mints,fried duck skin, roasted rice grains and side of fresh vegetables basket.
Larb Moo NongKhai
Spicy minced pork salad, shallots, scallions, cilantro, mints, roasted rice grains side of fresh vegetables basket.
Larb Nue KhonKhen
Spicy minced beef salad, shallots, scallions, cilantro, mints, roasted rice grains side of fresh vegetables basket.
Tub Waan
Spicy medium rare pork liver salad, shallots, scallions, cilantro, mints,roasted rice grains.
Nam Tok Moo Yang
Spicy grilled pork salad, chili, lime , shallots, scallions, cilantros, mints, roasted rice grains.
Crispy Rice Salad
Spicy Crispy rice salad seasoned with pork skin, fresh herb and lime juice served self wrapped with green leaf.
Yum Salmon Pla Ra
Raw salmon spicy salad with red onion, tomato, lime, long coriander with fermented fish dressing.
Yum Woon Sen
Glass noodles ,minced pork, tiger prawn, red onion, scallions ,tomato, peanut, spicy chili-lime dressing.
Soop Nor Mai
Spicy herbal bamboo shoot salad with green onion ,mints, rosed jasmine rice ,dried pepper ,fermented fish dressing.
Yum Moo Yaw
Vietnamese pork sausage , red onion, green onion, tomatoes , cilantros, spicy chili-lime dressing.
Larb Hed Kua
Spicy minced mushroom salad, shallots, scallions, cilantros, mints, rosed rice grains.
Pla Goong
Spicy tiger prawns with shallots, scallions, cilantro, mints, roasted rice grains side of fresh vegetables basket.
Yum Poo-Mah ()
Raw blue running crab with spicy apple salad and homemade fermented fish sauce .
Tom Sap Nue
Spicy beef soup with tripe ,tender , galangal, lemongrass, lime leaf, chili, long coriander.
Tom Sap Kradook On
Spicy pork cartilage soup with galangal, lemongrass, lime leaf, chili, long coriander.
Gaeng Om Kai
Isan- style spicy chicken herbal soup with thai eggplants, roasted rice grains, red onion, dills, hairy basil,lemongrass, fermented fish sauce, pumpkin ,choy sum.
Super Teen Kai
Super spicy chicken feet soup.
Tom Kai Makham
Chicken soup thai style ,young tamarind leaf, lemongrass, lime leaf, cherry tomato, straw mushroom.
Gaeng Hed Isan
Mixed mushrooms, lemongrass, yanang leaf extract, hairy basil, fermented fish sauce.
Tom Yum Goong (Family size)
Jumbo prawns, Thai herbs, mushroom, cilantro, onion, milk
Soup Entree
Appetizer
Pork Potstickers (5)
Crab Rangoon (5)
Cream cheese and crab meat mixed with our homemade sauce, wrapped in wonton skin, and deep fried. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Crispy Veggie Eggrolls (4)
Cream Cheese Summer Rolls (2)
Fresh spring rolls made with Cream cheese ,lump crab meat ,carrot ,fresh greens served with clear peanut sauce.
Fresh Rolls (2)
Fried herbal chicken wings
Deep fried marinated chicken wing with thai herb.
Garlic pork ribs
Deep fried marinated garlic baby pork ribs.
Pad Thai
Chicken, shrimp and fried tofu stir fry with rice noodles, egg, red onion, bean sprout, peanuts.
Crab Fried Rice
Fried rice with premium lump crab meat, egg, scallion.
Pad Krapow Moo
Ground pork with Spicy basil sauce ,Jasmine rice ,Fried egg
Thai Fried Rice
Fried rice with choice of meat, egg, scallion.
Vegetable Stir fry
Broccoli ,carrot ,yellow onion ,Bell pepper stir fry with garlic brown sauce and Jasmine rice.
Spicy Thai Cashew
Your choice of meat stir fry with cashew ,broccoli ,bell pepper ,carrot ,yellow onion and roasted chili sauce served with Jasmine rice.
Pineapple Fried Rice
Yellow curry fried rice with Tiger prawns, cashew, fresh pineapple, green onion ,yellow onion.
Pad See Ew
Wide rice noodle, sweet soy sauce, egg, broccoli.
Pad Kee Mow
Wide rice noodle, stir fried with broccoli, bell pepper, bamboo shoot, yellow onion and Thai basil.
Crispy Chicken Peanut Curry
Batter fried chicken with spicy creamy peanut sauce fresh cabbage and Jasmine rice.
Crab Curry ()
Blue crab stir fry with egg ,onion ,celery and yellow curry sauce. Jasmine rice.
khao Soi ()
Creamy coconut curry with egg noodle, shallot, pickle vegetable, cilantro topped with crispy noodle.
Thai Street Food
Thai Curry
Panang Peanut Curry
Chef Q s signature peanut curry kaffir lime leaves served with Jasmine rice.
Red Curry
Bamboo shoots, thai eggplant, basil with your choice of meat and Jasmine rice.
Yellow Curry
Potatoes, carrots , yellow onion and your choice of protein. served with Jasmine rice.
L1 Pad Thai Chicken
Chicken stir fry with rice noodles, egg, red onion, bean sprout, chive and peanuts.
L2 Spicy Thai Cashew
Chicken stir fried with cashew ,onion ,roasted hot sauce with Jasmine rice.
L3 Vegetable Tofu
Tofu ,Broccoli ,carrot ,yellow onion ,Bell pepper stir fry with garlic brown sauce and Jasmine rice.
L4 Yellow Curry Chicken
Potato, carrot, yellow onion with Jasmine rice.
L5 Crispy Chicken Peanut Curry
Batter fried chicken with spicy creamy peanut sauce and Jasmine rice.
L6 Pad Krapow Beef
Ground beef stir fried with spicy basil sauce served with Jasmine rice topped with fried egg.
L7 Golden Curry Seafood
Shrimps, mussels, squid, egg, onion stir fry with curry sauce, Jasmine rice.
Lunch Special
Side Dishes
Sticky Rice
Jasmine Rice
Pork Rind
Rice Vermicelli
Fresh Vegetables Basket
Steamed Mix Veggie
Longan Drink
Roselle Drink
Thai Ice Tea
Pandan Lemongrass
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Starry
Thai Ice Coffee
O-Liang (Thai Black Coffee)
Mango Juice
Unsweet Ice Tea
Beverage
Dessert
Thai Coconut Cream Brulee
Thai Custard with Sweet Sticky Rice
Coconut Durian with sweet sticky rice
Chocolate Lava Cake
Strawberry Cheesecake
Mango with sticky rice
Thanks to kitchen $2
All tips go to Somtum's staff, we greatly appreciate you.
Thanks to kitchen $3
All tips go to Somtum's staff, we greatly appreciate you.
Thanks to kitchen $5
All tips go to Somtum's staff, we greatly appreciate you.
Thanks to kitchen $7
All tips go to Somtum's staff, we greatly appreciate you.
