Khao Tom Yong is a traditional congee diner in Chiang Mai. The restaurant, as its name suggests, serves plain congee and has a large menu with side dishes. Khao tom means plain congee in Thai, while jok indicates a congee dish coming with additional ingredients. Incidentally, it is located just across the street from a famous jok diner that I reviewed.
The visit
The best thing of this restaurant in my opinion is the large selection of side dishes. By the way, since they come in small portions, they are ideal for solo diners as well.
The porridge, as expected for khao tom, was more like a rice soup. The grains were not melted and the soup was more watery. I do not think it was great as the porridge I had across the street, but it was a different thing.
I had their gourd filled with pork that came in a broth and was particularly good.
My first side dish was chicken with basil leaves and chili. The herbs and the chili had a great flavor.
Their crispy pork belly was quite good.
The only dish that disappointed was their sausage that was quite bland (but went with a tasty dipping sauce).
The check
I spent 285 THB for all (around 9 USD). It was a big banquet for one person! I think this is a great place not for the khao tom, but rather to sample different local dishes.
Where in Chiang Mai:
257/5 Suthep Road, Mueang Chiang Mai.