How to pronounce Nam tok

Nam tok is written น้ำตก where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /nám tòk/. In plain English letters that is nam TOK, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Nam tok?

Nam tok is a main dish of Thailand. Where it comes from: Isan. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beef and pork. It tastes spicy and sour.

Where Nam tok comes from

Nam tok is one of 35 signature dishes of Thailand on this map.

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