Salad
Papaya Salad
Known throughout Thailand as Som Tam, Papaya Salad is one of the country's most iconic dishes. Fresh green papaya is tossed with tomatoes, green beans, peanuts and a vibrant dressing to create a refreshing combination of sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours. Prepared using Kat's authentic recipe, it's a true taste of north-east Thailand.
St Albans, AL1
Why Choose This Dish
An Authentic Taste of Isan
Prepared using Kat's traditional recipe, inspired by the flavours she grew up with in north-east Thailand.
Freshly Prepared to Order
Every Papaya Salad is freshly made, ensuring the crisp texture and vibrant flavours that make Som Tam so distinctive.
Bold Thai Flavours
A perfect harmony of sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavours that showcases the balance at the heart of Thai cuisine.
Pricing
Papaya £10.50
Isan Papaya £10.50
Inside this dish
Our Papaya Salad is freshly prepared using shredded green papaya, tomatoes, green beans, peanuts and a traditional Thai dressing. Every ingredient is carefully combined to create the crisp texture and bold, refreshing flavours that have made Som Tam one of Thailand's most celebrated dishes.
Shredded green papaya
Cherry tomatoes
Long beans
Fresh chillies
Lime
Fresh herbs
Palm sugar
Lime juice
Peanuts
Contains peanuts. Please let us know about any allergies when ordering.
Flavour profile of our Papaya Salad
Crisp and tangy with a refreshing bite
Crisp & Refreshing
Fresh green papaya provides a light, crunchy texture that's wonderfully refreshing.
Sweet, Sour & Spicy
Every mouthful balances sweet, tangy, savoury and spicy notes in true Thai style.
Fresh Everyday Ingredients
Simple ingredients come together to create a salad that's bursting with authentic flavour.
Light Yet Full of Character
Fresh and vibrant without feeling heavy, making it perfect as a starter or lighter meal.
The Heart of Isan Cuisine
One of Thailand's most iconic regional dishes, celebrated for its bold flavours and unmistakable freshness.
From Thailand to St Albans
Known throughout Thailand as Som Tam, Papaya Salad is one of the country's most iconic dishes. The name "Som Tam" combines the Thai words for "sour" and "to pound", referring to the traditional method of gently pounding the ingredients together to blend the flavours while keeping the vegetables crisp.
For Kat, Som Tam is far more than a salad. Growing up in Maha Sarakham, in Thailand's Isan region, it was part of everyday life and one of the dishes that best represents the bold, vibrant flavours of home. Prepared using the authentic recipe she grew up with, every serving brings a genuine taste of north-east Thailand to St Albans.
Whether you're discovering Som Tam for the first time or it's already one of your favourite Thai dishes, every salad is freshly prepared to bring the vibrant flavours of Isan straight to your table in St Albans.
A Closer Look
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Papaya Salad made with?
Papaya Salad is a refreshing Thai salad made with green papaya, lime, chillies and herbs for a vibrant and zesty flavour.
Is Papaya Salad spicy?
Papaya Salad traditionally includes chillies and can be quite spicy, although spice levels can often be adjusted.
What does Papaya Salad taste like?
Papaya Salad is fresh, zesty and refreshing, with lime, herbs and chilli creating a vibrant flavour.
What ingredients are used in Papaya Salad?
Papaya Salad contains green papaya, tomatoes, lime, chillies, green beans and fresh herbs.