Where to get Sweet and Savory Mango Sticky Rice in Bangkok
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Where to get Sweet and Savory Mango Sticky Rice in Bangkok

The Thai traditional dessert has been shot to fame after teenage rap sensation ended her Coachella performance at by eating a bowl of mango sticky rice

Photo: Courtesy of Coachella

Thai rapper Milli has given mango sticky rice a boost in terms of search trends. Milli’s performance at Coachella 2022 has left the world in need of some mouth-watering mango sticky rice. The young rapper did not only fire up the stage in her bright red outfit, but she also promoted Thai culture. To satisfy your cravings for that sticky goodness, here are our favorite places to get sweet (and savory) mango sticky rice.

1/6 Mae Varee

Tucked away in Thonglor, Mae Varee has some of the best mango sticky rice in Bangkok. Using quality ingredients, they have been making mango sticky rice for over 20 years. Apart from serving the traditional way, they also present the dish in other flavors including green tea, pandan, and turmeric.

1 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor)
Open daily 6am–8pm
fb.com/maevareethonglo, 093-164-6954

2/6 Boonsap (Kun Luang)

What makes Boonsap popular among locals is its history. Having been in service for over eight decades, the mango sticky rice is famous for its thickened coconut milk. Although they have a small space, they do provide takeaway.

1478 Soi Charoen Krung 46
Open Monday–Saturday 7am–5pm
fb.com/boonsapthaidessert, 02-234-4086

3/6 Kor Panich

Photo: Courtesy of Kor Panich

Known as being the most famous place to get mango sticky rice in Bangkok, Kor Panich has been in business for over eight decades as well. It’s the only place to be listed in the Michelin Bib Gourmand Bangkok for its authentic mango sticky rice.

431-433 Tanao Road
Open Monday–Saturday 7am–6pm
fb.com/korpanich, 02-221-3554 

4/6 Muhammad Rosdee

While it’s a bit further out, Muhammad Rosdee has been serving mango sticky rice for over 40 years, making this a worthwhile trip. Made for takeaway, their mango sticky rice has just the right amount of coconut cream balanced against the salty-sweet of the sticky rice.

24 Phatthanakan Soi 53
Open daily 8am–9pm
fb.com/muhammadrosdee, 095-767-5381

5/6 Somtum Khun Kan

Photo: Courtesy of Som Khun Kan

Despite being famous for their somtum, their sweet and mellow mango sticky rice washes away the spicy meal. Somtum Khun Kan has been listed on the Guinness World Records for serving the largest mango sticky rice ever made on January 20th, 2019. Over 200 people took part in the cooking, and the monolithic dessert was made with about 1,500kg of sticky rice, 2,300kg of coconut milk, and over 5,000 mangoes topped with sugar and salt.

Wachiratham Sathit Soi 23
Open daily 10am–9pm
fb.com/pagesomtumkhunkan, 02-397-0770

6/6 Pa Lek Pa Yai

Photo: Courtesy of Pa Lek Pa Yai

For the four to five months of mango season for the past 82 years, Pa Lek Pa Yai has been open to serve some of Bangkok’s best mango sticky rice. The locals are willing to wait, even if there’s a long line, for the delicious and meticulous mango sticky rice prepared here.

164 Santiphap Road
Open daily 9am-5pm
fb.com/palekpayai, 081-861-5523

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