LISA shares Thai food and language with The Tonight Show audience

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
LISA shares Thai food and language with The Tonight Show audience

LISA introduced Jimmy Fallon to som tam and a soju, Thai beer and Sprite mix before teaching him the Thai phrase “mot kaeo” (“finish your drink”).

  • During an appearance on The Tonight Show, LISA introduced host Jimmy Fallon to the popular Thai green papaya salad, som tam.
  • She also shared a special drink with the host, combining soju, Thai beer, and Sprite.
  • LISA taught Fallon the Thai phrase “mot kaeo,” which translates to “finish your drink.”

Lalisa Manobal, better known as LISA, recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote her latest work and discuss her work on the global stage, giving fans another light-hearted moment.

During the appearance, she discussed her release PRESS PLAY, the documentary Always Lalisa, her work in The White Lotus and the VIVA LA LISA concert, while also introducing Fallon and the studio audience to elements of Thai culture.

LISA shares Thai food and language with The Tonight Show audience LISA shares Thai food and language with The Tonight Show audience

In one segment, LISA introduced Fallon to som tam, a popular Thai green papaya salad, and described its distinctive flavour.

She then invited him to try a special drink combining soju, Thai beer and Sprite.

The moment drew laughter and interest in the studio.

LISA also taught Fallon to repeat the Thai phrase “mot kaeo” (“finish your drink”) before the segment ended on a light-hearted note.

LISA shares Thai food and language with The Tonight Show audience LISA shares Thai food and language with The Tonight Show audience

 

The appearance became another occasion for LISA to showcase Thai food and culture on a global platform, drawing comments from fans about her engaging manner and the Thai identity she presented through the programme.