First day in Bangkok and I spot this supposedly “best tom yum kung noodles in the city” near my hotel, so off I go to try it in the very charming and local neighbourhood of Soi Petchaburi 5.

The tom yum soup itself is stellar – rich and creamy from the use of condensed milk and loads of prawn head oil and custard enriching a broth that’s also a little sweet, a little sour and very fragrant with the scents of lemongrass and kaffir lime. Whilst packing a little heat, it’s definitely not as spicy as alot of other tom yums I’ve had, but that suits my tastes just fine.

You can pick from a variety of noodles, and the rice noodles I had were cooked chewier than they would be in Singapore, which I liked alot. There are also many combinations of ingredients you can choose to add to your bowl. I had fish slices, which were tender and fresh tasting. Most bowls also come with a custardy egg and a giant prawn too, and whilst portions are a little on the small side, it is still very satisfying.

Taste: 3.5/5