Somtam in northeast thailand comes many ways

I get quite amused by many of the posts and pictures I see of Isaan food, and people eating Isaan food. I especially enjoy seeing what people call somtam. Of course there is nothing wrong with any of it it is just lacks the Isaanness that makes it really Isaan Here's a somtam I would guess not many people outside certain areas of Isaan have ever experienced. It is a type of sohk lek with another twist. If you know Isaan food you should be able to identify all the ingredients.
 

OK Restaurant Mukdahan Thailand

There has been a restaurant at this site for as long as I have been visiting Mukdahan or for more than 12 years. I use this one for it's outside seating and reasonable priced beer. People watching is fair as it's one street up from Thai Immigration and the boat crossing to Laos and a bit around the corner from the Indochina market along the Mekong River.
Foodwise I am not the best to judge it as if I want Thai food I go to a Thai daytime or evening style place. I recently had the khao man gai ( chicken slices on rice) for 49baht. It was clean and tasty, but generally for 30 Baht I get quite a bit more plus a clear broth.
If you are new to Thailand or want some western food in Mukdahan or a cold beer this place is fine and clean and convenient.
For me the best place in town for an evening graze is the Mukdahan Night Food Market up the street.
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