Tum Pok Pok serves food from Thailand's Isan region — the northeastern area along the Mekong known for its own distinct, punchy flavors — in a casual, come-as-you-are setting decorated in the spirit of a local Thai storefront. The name itself refers to the sound of chilies and papaya being pounded in a mortar for somtum, the spicy papaya salad that anchors the menu.
Beyond the papaya salads, the menu runs through larb, Isan sour sausage, grilled meats, and mango sticky rice, with a broader lineup of street-food staples meant for sharing across the table rather than eating solo. Rough Draft Atlanta has included Tum Pok Pok among its picks for Thai food in the city.
Beyond the papaya salads, the menu runs through larb, Isan sour sausage, grilled meats, and mango sticky rice, with a broader lineup of street-food staples meant for sharing across the table rather than eating solo. Rough Draft Atlanta has included Tum Pok Pok among its picks for Thai food in the city.