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Thai cuisine is very popular around the world, featuring prominently in the menus of many world-class restaurants. It has a strong reputation for being hot and spicy, as well as for its balancing of the five fundamental tastes (sour, sweet, spicy, salty and bitter) in each delicacy. In addition, it is characterized by the use of nam pla, which is a strong kind of fish sauce. Coconut milk and turmeric are also favorite ingredients. Probably its most popular delicacy is the tom yum, a savory soup well-known for being both sour and spicy.