What Tom yum goong is
Hot and sour prawn soup with lemongrass and lime.
Tom yum goong is listed as a dish in the Thailand guide, where the index tags it seafood and mild. The index uses those labels to make an unfamiliar menu legible. What it cannot tell you is how this particular kitchen seasons, fries or plates the dish, so leave room to ask.
Where to find Tom yum goong
Tom yum goong is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Thailand. Markets and casual counters are the best value; the sit-down restaurant version is usually larger and more expensive.
The Thailand guide also covers 6 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Tom yum goong sits in the mid-range band, which we define as roughly US$8–20. Across the 8 food entries we track for Thailand, 5 are budget, 3 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 5 | Pad thai, Pad kra pao, Som tam |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 3 | Green curry, Vegetable green curry, Tom yum goong |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Tom yum goong is one of 6 dish entries and 3 mid-range items; 1 items share the seafood tag.
Dietary notes
- Seafood tag: fish or shellfish is part of the dish. Mention allergies clearly and ask about shared fryers.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Thailand items that make most sense alongside Tom yum goong, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Thailand items share the most tags with Tom yum goong, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
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Tom yum goong: common questions
What is Tom yum goong?
Hot and sour prawn soup with lemongrass and lime. It is listed in the TasteBridge Thailand guide as a dish.
How much does Tom yum goong cost in Thailand?
Expect the mid-range band: roughly US$8–20. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Tom yum goong vegetarian?
Tom yum goong is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Tom yum goong?
Our index lists it across Thailand, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Thailand. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.