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Somtum Der

East Village · Thai

85 Avenue A, New York, NY, 10009Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★1,346 reviews

People say this Thai restaurant serves delicious fried chicken, chicken wings, and papaya salad. They highlight the flavorful dishes, generous portions, and fair prices. They also like the friendly staff and attentive service.

Thai heat with weekend Blackbird momentum and serious fried rice.

Somtum Der is a $$ Thai restaurant in East Village, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

somtumdernewyork.com

The experience

Smartly decorated Thai restaurant presenting regional Isan cuisine via shareable plates.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Somtum Der is a $$ Thai restaurant with a 4.5 Google rating across 1,340 reviews and 940 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The on-chain crowd is busiest on Saturday and Sunday.

The review trail points to a dining room described as well decorated, attentive, quick, and sometimes not too crowded right after opening or on a Monday evening. The food reads spicy and direct—papaya salad, spring rolls, and hot-and-sour soup all drew spice warnings from diners, while basil fried rice and fried chicken thigh earned strong praise.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Somtum Der has 940 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google shows a 4.5 rating from 1,340 reviews.
  • Multiple highlighted reviewers flagged the spice level as intense.
  • Basil fried rice was singled out as a surprise highlight.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Somtum Der’s Blackbird check-ins cluster most on weekends, with Sunday and Saturday leading all other days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Neighborhood

East Village

Inside Somtum Der

The experience

Smartly decorated Thai restaurant presenting regional Isan cuisine via shareable plates.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.5

1,346 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

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Inside Somtum Der

The experience

Smartly decorated Thai restaurant presenting regional Isan cuisine via shareable plates.

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Why go

Somtum Der is a $$ Thai restaurant with a 4.5 Google rating across 1,340 reviews and 940 all-time Blackbird check-ins. The on-chain crowd is busiest on Saturday and Sunday.

The review trail points to a dining room described as well decorated, attentive, quick, and sometimes not too crowded right after opening or on a Monday evening. The food reads spicy and direct—papaya salad, spring rolls, and hot-and-sour soup all drew spice warnings from diners, while basil fried rice and fried chicken thigh earned strong praise.

editorial/ updated 10d ago

Review signal

4.5

1,346 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 10d ago

Fast facts

  • Somtum Der has 940 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Saturday and Sunday.
  • Google shows a 4.5 rating from 1,340 reviews.
  • Multiple highlighted reviewers flagged the spice level as intense.
  • Basil fried rice was singled out as a surprise highlight.
editorial/ updated 10d ago

Did you know

Somtum Der’s Blackbird check-ins cluster most on weekends, with Sunday and Saturday leading all other days.

editorial/ updated 10d ago
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FAQ

What kind of food does Somtum Der serve?

Somtum Der serves Thai cuisine.

How expensive is Somtum Der?

Somtum Der is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Somtum Der located?

Somtum Der is located at 85 Avenue A, New York, NY, 10009.

How do I check in at Somtum Der?

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