Som's: Great Thai food at affordable prices

Thai food isn't so popular here in the Philippines, and it's very rare that you find this cuisine around the metro. That is why it's so great that we were able to find Som's, a Thai restaurant in Rockwell that offers a great variety of popular and authentic Thai dishes. Add the fact that the prices of the food are soooo affordable, one surely must try this restaurant.







When we visited Som's, we ordered the following dishes:



Pad Thai (Pork), 150php



Glutton Guy: It was actually my first time to eat this dish. It was okay for me. It didn't actually make me crave for more. It was like spaghetti Thai style (with a different pasta, different taste, and different ingredients). However, it's not that bad of a dish. : )

Glutton Girl: This is a very well-known Thai dish. It was okay. Som's version was too ketchup-y for me, though. And the pork slices were too big for me to chew.







Oyster Chicken, 120php



Glutton Guy: I suuuuper dooooper love this dish so much. It's actually my favorite. This dish can also be served with pork or beef. We ordered chicken, though. It was still good. The chicken was easy to chew, and the sauce is really really good. But for me, beef version is still the best. : )

Glutton Girl: I looooved this dish. The chicken was cooked very well, so it was tender and easy to chew. Plus it had green bell peppers with it, which was a great add for contrast, in my opinion.









Shrimp Fried Rice, 180php



Glutton Guy: One of the best fried rice I have ever tasted, so far. I'm actually a seafood lover, which is why it's hard for me not to like this dish. The shrimps were so good. Plus, the rice really had that "ginisa" taste. The serving is actually good for 2-3 persons, which I liked since I'm a rice person. The dish can also be served with beef, pork, or chicken instead of shrimps. : )

Glutton Girl: Tasty fried rice, almost like Yang Chow, only saltier. I especially liked how the tomatoes and onions were largely chopped; the flavor was infused with the rice more. The shrimps were just too few for me.









Thai Iced Tea



Glutton Guy: I really don't like Nai Cha. But, this is one Nai Cha I really loved. When I first ordered it, I didn't know it was Nai Cha since it was labeled as "Thai Iced Tea" on the menu. I even ordered 2 bottles since I was really curious of what Thai iced tea would taste. And I must say, it was really really good. It didn't have too much bitterness like the normal Nai Cha would have. It's like creamier because it has more milk. And that's what I like about it. : )

Glutton Girl: It's like Nai Cha, but better because of the caramel taste put into it. I don't like milk; it makes me gag, but I liked this drink. That says a lot. A must-try.





Their food is generally good for two people, but if you feel like eating a lot, why not. Be sure to go there before 12nn, as people start to pile up during lunch. The seats are just outside, so ask the waitress to light up the candles to make the flies go away. (Trust me, you don't want them bothering you while eating. It ruined my experience. -Glutton Girl) The place is jam-packed too during evening (Seriously, you'll be waiting for people to finish eating if you come late. -Glutton Guy).



The place is kind of difficult to go to if you don't have a car, but if you know the rockwell area, you won't get lost.



Over-all, the experience was very nice, especially when you get to eat yummy Thai food at affordable prices. Good start for all you Glutton Guide readers out there. Go check it out, and tell us what you think about it. :)



Rating: Buddhalicious!

(Som's Noodle House can be located at Alger Street, Poblacion, Makati. It's just behind the Ateneo Law school)