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17/06/2026
khao mao thort - young green rice doughnuts tossed in jasmine sugar and served with sweet coconut cream and longans.
young green sticky rice, harvested before full maturity, is cooked into a delicious pudding-like mix with coconut cream, pandan, fresh coconut and sugar.
once cooled, it’s tossed in rice flour and deep fried, then whizzed around a bowl with jasmine sugar, before being served with coconut cream and longans.
a recipe we learned several years ago from , back in the early days of the wonderful 🙏
12/06/2026
pork, prawn and peanut dip served with rice crackers — khao tang na tang.
“khao tang” refers to the rice that crusts at the bottom of the cooking pot; here, the rice is dried out, then fried into light, crisp crackers.
the “na tang” part refers to the rich topping. our version is made with minced pork, pounded prawns, fresh coconut cream and a simple chilli paste, all cooked together with some of our lovely, freshly pressed coconut cream.
we’ve included the chopped flesh of some salak, or snake fruit, in the version we have on now.
rich, nutty, sweet-savoury and fruity — a classy way to start your meal.
04/06/2026
dtam baa — jungle style som tam
the more funky-sour-salty-spicy cousin of your classic Bangkok-style green papaya salad
the version we’re making this week includes seasoned pla raa (fermented fish sauce), green mango, raw Thai aubergines, pickled mustard greens, and herbs like long leaf coriander and betel leaf
we encourage you to do the smart thing and pair it with a basket of sticky rice and a couple of our grilled bamboo chicken skewers
27/05/2026
grilled beef salad with lemongrass & chamuang leaf
grilled and smoked bavette, tangy chamuang leaf, long leaf coriander, thinly sliced raw apple aubergines and plenty sliced lemongrass. finished with galangal dressing and little dusting of roasted rice powder.
new on our set “tem toh” menus lunch and dinner
20/05/2026
SOM SAA x SWALEDALE cook at home box...
For 3 weeks only, we’re offering a special menu in collaboration with one of our favourite meat suppliers, . Available via
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Cashew nuts with dried chillies and makrut lime leaves
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Smoked chicken skewers, jaew
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Soy-braised beef cheek with star anise
Sour chilli sauce
Pickled mustard greens
Green mango and cucumber salad, Thai peanuts, crispy dried shrimp and Asian pennywort
Jasmine rice
LINK IN BIO to grab one!
07/05/2026
dtom yum talay - hot and sour soup with prawns & mussels
this one with thai basil, long leaf coriander and a spoon of roasted chilli jam
a slap of bright, spicy-sour seafood goodness for a grey day in May!
01/05/2026
pad prik king pla
an old favourite this one: chalk stream trout, smoked over coconut & coals, next deep-fried, then finally stir-fried with a paste heavy on long dried chillies and umami-rich dried mussels. finished with fresh lime leaves, chillies and green peppercorns for brightness and citrus-heat.
on lunch and dinner!
23/04/2026
dishes from back on the day, back on the menu this week…
- slow grilled g*i yaang chicken leg with jaew dip
- northern sai ua sausage via
- Vietnamese style chicken, cabbage and hot mint salad
- grilled aubergine salad with prawn floss
- hung lae pork curry with much pickled garlic and ginger
plus…pad prik king with green peppercorns and smoked trout, and dtam baa papaya salad with fermented fish sauce on the specials board
And, deep fried sea bass & tap beer going cheap!
14/04/2026
yum naem khao thort
salad of red curry jasmine rice cakes, stir fried fermented pork, peanuts and ginger
giving som dtam a run for its money on our specials board this week!
07/04/2026
10 YEARS IN SPITALFIELDS
a pandemic, a fire...but happy to say we’ve made it to our 10th birthday at our Spitalfields restaurant!
So, for one week only, we are celebrating by rewinding to 2016 >>
20–26th April, £3 pints, deep-fried sea bass back at their 2016 price of £14, and a bunch of fav dishes from of our hazy year-long residency at Arch in Hackney
Booking advised - link in bio!
(*£3 pints with a meal only - to keep things from getting silly)
Address
43A Commercial Street
London
E1 6BD
To get to the restaurant located on Commercial Street in London, you can take public transportation by taking the Central Line or Hammersmith and City Line to Liverpool Street Station or the Overground to Shoreditch High Street Station. If driving, there are several car parks nearby including NCP Car Park London Whitechapel High Street and ParkBee Spitalfields Market. Please note that parking in this area may be limited and it is recommended to check for availability beforehand.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6pm - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
6pm - 10:30pm |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 2:30pm |
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6pm - 10:30pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 2:30pm |
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6pm - 10:30pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 2:30pm |
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6pm - 10:30pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 3pm |
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6pm - 10:30pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 9pm |
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What people say
Thai restaurants are known for their bold and uncompromising flavors, and som saa in Commercial Street, London is no exception. This warm and buzzy restaurant and bar serves up regional Thai dishes that are sure to delight any foodie. One standout dish is the Loy Gaew, a refreshing iced santol and pandan syrup with English strawberries and elderflower - perfect for a hot day. The Salad of Grilled Pork Belly, Poached Prawn, Thai Peanuts, and Rambutans is another must-try dish that showcases the restaurant's commitment to using fresh ingredients. For those looking for something vegan or vegetarian, the Green Jungle Curry with Deep Fried Long Aubergine, Green Peppercorns, and Crispy Shallots is a delicious option. And let's not forget about the Nahm Phrik Lon - a fresh coconut cream relish of wild ginger, dried shrimp, kee nu chillies, and poached and pounded prawns served with a selection of sour fruit, crunchy veg, leaves, and herbs. With such an impressive menu full of unique flavor combinations and fresh ingredients, it's no wonder som saa has become a go-to spot for Thai cuisine in London.
