The story
Som Puey, nestled in the Siam Patumwan House on Phayathai Road, is a Bangkok street-food stall that has earned a solid 4.6-star reputation. The venue specializes in crab glass noodles, a dish that creator Cosa mangiamo oggi? highlighted as the standout of their visit, praising it for exceptional flavor and freshness. Fair warning: it's delightfully messy to eat.
This casual spot delivers on the promise of authentic, economical street food that Bangkok does best. With its focus on quality ingredients and traditional preparation, Som Puey represents the kind of no-frills dining experience that defines the city's food culture—unpretentious, affordable, and genuinely delicious.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
At Som Puey, the crab glass noodles steal the spotlight, earning raves for their delicate sweetness and silky texture. The overall vibe is one of humble, home-style mastery that feels both comforting and quietly impressive.
“Glass noodles cooked in a hot pot with fresh crab, spring onions, and a spicy sauce. The creator found it delicious but messy to eat, recommending to use hands and suck the crab meat. The sauce was described as super spicy and excellent. This was declared the best dish of the video. Cost: 340 THB.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Som Puey. Most active: Cosa mangiamo oggi?
A street-food stall famous for crab glass noodles, praised as the best dish of the video for its flavor and freshness, though messy to eat.
Dishes mentioned
Crab Glass Noodles
Glass noodles cooked in a hot pot with fresh crab, spring onions, and a spicy sauce. The creator found it delicious but messy to eat, recommending to use hands and suck the crab meat. The sauce was described as super spicy and excellent. This was declared the best dish of the video. Cost: 340 THB.
