soup
Po Tak
โป๊ะแตก
Medium
Po Tak is a Thai spicy mixed seafood soup — similar to tom yum but with an even more complex broth featuring roasted chilli paste and a wide variety of seafood, including clams, prawns, and fish.
Key Ingredients
- mixed seafood
- roasted chilli paste
- lemongrass
- kaffir lime leaves
- Thai basil
Where to Try It
Seafood restaurants in Bangkok and coastal towns.
Tips
- The roasted chilli paste (nam prik pao) gives Po Tak its deeper, slightly smoky flavour compared to standard tom yum — this is the key distinguishing ingredient.