For those who love Isaan-style dipping soup, Joom Zap L A is a must-visit. This Isaan restaurant is conveniently located in front of the Petronas gas station, directly across from Big C Extra on Ratchadaphisek Road. With its eye-catching red chairs, the restaurant stands out from a distance. When you visit, skipping the dipping soup is simply not an option. Here, the dipping soup is served in small clay pots, featuring a flavorful broth infused with tom yum ingredients including bird’s eye chili, lemongrass, and herbs. The marinated pork comes beautifully arranged on a plate, ready with an egg already cracked on top. Another dish features glass noodles and an array of fresh vegetables like basil, water spinach, and napa cabbage, accompanied by a spicy jaew dipping sauce. Simply drop the various sides into the clay pot to create a delicious meal. To truly experience Isaan cuisine, be sure to enjoy the dipping soup alongside som tam (papaya salad) and grilled pork. The grilled pork here is noteworthy, taken from the leaner cuts, marinated to perfection and grilled over charcoal. It pairs wonderfully with the jaew dipping sauce. The grilled fish dish at this restaurant is also fantastic. They use fresh tilapia, seasoned with salt and grilled to perfection, served with fresh veggies, rice noodles, and two types of dipping sauce – jaew and seafood. For som tam, there are plenty of options to choose from, like corn som tam, which is expertly seasoned – balancing sour, sweet, and salty flavors just right. It's topped with crispy fried cashew nuts for an extra crunch. Not to be missed are the “Tum Toh Krok” (seafood salad) and “Moo Toh Krok” (grilled pork som tam), both of which come served in charming small mortar bowls. The flavors of these two dishes are just as delightful as their presentation, making them popular choices among diners.