Tom Yum Goong
Bangkok, Thailand
Hot and sour prawn soup with lemongrass, galangal, lime leaf and chilli.
Why locals eat it
A defining Thai soup, made either clear or with evaporated milk.
Local tip
The aromatics are for flavour, not eating — push the lemongrass aside.
Typically made with
prawns, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaf, chilli, lime. Recipes vary — always check with the vendor if you have allergies.