The famous fire, sent out to sea — a sharing pot crowded with the ocean.
Spicy
$25
Where it comes from
Along the Gulf of Thailand, tom yum was never a one-shrimp affair: coastal cooks tip the whole catch into the pot and let the broth make the introductions. This is that version — the same lemongrass, galangal and lime, loaded family-style. In Thailand, a steaming pot at the center of the table is the shape of a good evening. Order this and yours is underway.
Not sure how to judge a plate like this? Read our field guide to the best Thai food in Orange County — five signs of a real Thai kitchen, and what to order once you’re in one.
