There is absolutely nothing better to eat but something hot for rainy days, don’t you think? SOMS Noodle House is the perfect place to warm up, with its steaming, spicy dishes. With no dish priced beyond P160, and with servings that are enough for sharing, Thai food has never been this accessible, and this good.

By Katrina Stuart Santiago

A Thai meal is not complete without curry. And at SOMS, you have quite a variety: red for spicy, green for mild, and yellow for no spiciness at all. What works for all of these curries is how it seamlessly merges with the sweet-take note that the less spicy your curry, the sweeter it is. All their curries (which you can have in shrimp, chicken, or beef), are filled with eggplant and red bell peppers, as well as a whole lot of green chili.

The same can be said for the Tom Yum, a bright red Thai soup that’s served mild or spicy, according to your preference. It has just the right blend of spicy-sour goodness, with mushroom and shrimp that add up to the flavor.



For those who are less adventurous, SOMS also has the standard Thai fare. Their satae, or skewered grilled meat, is served with a wonderful peanut sauce that’s thick enough to be paired with rice. The natural sweetness of the peanuts combines seamlessly with the taste of ginger and Thai spices.



Sweetness comes in many other forms at SOMS. The Phad Thai, with fat noodles, crushed peanuts and chicken, comes in a sweet savory sauce that will make you forget the dreary weather.

Their Beef in Oyster Sauce, meanwhile, is served with a lot of green bell peppers and onions, the sweetness of which combines with the thick sweet soy flavor of the oyster sauce.



If you have room for something unexpected, there is the Fried Tofu served with a bowl of dark sauce. This sauce is unexpectedly sour, with a bit of saltiness. The tofu is also wonderful with either the peanut sauce served with the satae, or the sauce from the curry you order.



For your drink, try SOMS’s Thai Tea. This milk-based tea is served warm in a mineral water bottle, along with a glass of ice. The natural sweetness of the tea is a perfect complement to the spice of the Thai food.



SOMS’s Thai Tea also goes perfectly with the fitting end to a Thai meal: the Sticky Rice. Anyone who loves the Pinoy suman or rice cake will love SOMS’s version of this dessert. This Thai concoction of white sticky rice with sweet milk-based sauce is served with a slice of ripe mango. Nowhere else would I have rice for dessert!

SOMS Noodle House has two branches: an open-air branch at the back of Rockwell, at 5921 A. Alger St. Poblacion, Makati, and an air-conditioned restaurant at the Mandaluyong Circle, Maysilo St., Mandaluyong City (in front of the Mandaluyong Cityhall complex).