Thai Name: Tom Yam Nam Khon (ต้มยำน้ำข้น)
Origins: Tom Yam Nam Khon is the richer, creamier sibling of Thailand’s most famous soup — and for many Thai food lovers, the more indulgent and deeply satisfying version of the two. While Tom Yam Nam Sai celebrates the pure, fierce clarity of a hot and sour clear broth, Nam Khon takes that same bold aromatic foundation of lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and chilli and enriches it with a smooth, velvety base that softens the heat and adds a layer of luxurious depth that the clear version cannot offer. The creamy style became increasingly popular across Thailand as cooks discovered that the addition of a rich base didn’t diminish the soup’s famous intensity — it transformed it into something altogether more complex and compelling. Today both versions sit side by side on menus across Thailand, each with its own passionate following.
Our Version: At Sireeya’s Taste of Thailand, Tom Yam Nam Khon is made fresh to order using the same authentic aromatic ingredients as the clear version — real lemongrass, fresh kaffir lime leaves, galangal, chilli, shallots and garlic — but enriched with a smooth, velvety base that wraps every spoonful in warmth and depth. The result is a soup that delivers the full bold, invigorating character of Tom Yam but with a richness and body that makes it feel deeply comforting as well as fiercely flavourful. If you already love Tom Yam Nam Sai, this version will surprise and reward you in equal measure.
What You Get: A generously filled bowl of creamy Thai hot and sour soup with fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, chilli, shallots and garlic in a rich, velvety broth. Available with your choice of protein.
