Tomyum Mama Review: Claypot Tom Yum And Crab Fried Rice In Upper Thomson
Tomyum Mama serves affordable Thai dishes at nett quotations Update: The XL Thai green tea is no longer available at Tomyum Mama. If I had to choose one cuisine to indulge in all my life, it’ll undeniably be Thai.
Not ‘cause I love spicy food, but because Thai dishes are filled with layers of savour that always leave me wanting more. That was quite a painful lesson for me, but it as well marked the start of my love for Thai food. If you love Thai food like me, head down to Tomyum Mama at Upper Thomson for their delicious take on Thai fare!
Food at Tomyum Mama We went straight into the restaurant and ordered what we came for: the Signature Tom Yum Mama Claypot ($14.90) . The soup and components were packed in a clay pot, and everything was steaming and bubbling away. The dish came with a variety of elements such as prawns, mushrooms, squid, clams, pork, scattered pieces of crab, and was finished off with an egg.
As someone who enjoys spicy food, I was thrilled to find out you can customise the level of spiciness from one to three. For the benefit of my colleagues who don’t eat spicy food, we decided to go with level one. It was easy to fall in love with the broth that was enhanced by lemongrass.
The noodles got slightly soggy for being in the soup for too long, so remember to scoop them out early. As a self-proclaimed carnivore, a part of me was glad the chef decided to form the minced meat into a single patty instead having it disintegrate into the soup.
We opted for one of their signature dishes, Isan Spicy Crab Claw Meat Fried Rice ($12.90) . My first mouthful was heavenly; the rice had a waft of wok hei fragrance and created a little heat at the back of my throat. Going to the owner, the chef drizzles a spicy house-made sauce made from Thai herbs and spices over the rice.
From its name, the crab should be the highlight, but it did not provide any additional layers of texture or taste. Jumbo Thai Green Milk Tea ($12.90) gathered a few onlookers and wowed several shoppers when it was served. Similar to the size of a fishbowl, this enormous drink meant for three to four people was great for washing down all that spicy food.
Ambience at Tomyum Mama Situated along the popular supper street at Upper Thomson, Tomyum Mama was previously known as “Thai In Town”. With Thai songs playing in the background, it gave off an atmosphere of having a meal in a typical hipster cafe in Bangkok.
The verdict Overall, I was impressed by the quality and taste of the food given their quotations.
- Who: Tomyum Mama · Upper Thomson · Served In
- Money: $14.90 · $12.90
