Thai Desserts: 16 Traditional Sweets to Try in Thailand

2. Top 10 Thai Desserts You Can't Miss on a Trip

2.1. Khao Niao Mamuang (Mango Sticky Rice)

• Thai name: ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง
• Pronunciation: kow-nee-ow ma-muang
• What it is: Sweet sticky rice cooked in coconut milk, served alongside ripe mango slices and drizzled with extra coconut cream. Rich, creamy, lightly salty-sweet rice against juicy, fragrant fruit.
• Sweetness: Medium-high
• Typical price: ฿60–150 depending on venue
• Where to find it: Available almost everywhere, but Bangkok's most cited destination is Kor Panich, a shophouse near the Grand Palace that has specialized in mango sticky rice for more than 80 years. Mae Varee, near Thong Lo BTS, is another long-running favorite for quality mango.

2.2. Khao Niaow Tu-rean (Durian Sticky Rice)

• Thai name: ข้าวเหนียวทุเรียน
• Pronunciation: kow-nee-ow too-ree-an
• What it is: The mango is swapped for ripe durian, sometimes stuffed inside the fruit itself with sticky rice and coconut milk. Custardy, pungent, rich — a durian-forward variation of the classic.
• Sweetness: Medium-high
• Typical price: ฿80–180 (durian is pricier than mango)
• Where to find it: Fruit stalls and dessert vendors in markets with good durian supply, especially during durian season.

2.3. Coconut Ice Cream (Kati Sod)

• Thai name: ไอศกรีมกะทิ
• Pronunciation: ai-sa-kreem ga-ti
• What it is: Coconut-milk ice cream served inside a halved coconut shell, topped with add-ins like roasted peanuts, sweet corn, jelly or chocolate chips. Creamy, cold, lightly sweet with a genuine coconut flavor.
• Sweetness: Medium
• Typical price: ฿40–80
• Where to find it: Street carts near markets and tourist areas; quality varies, so look for carts with visible fresh coconut turnover.

2.4. Ruam Mit (Thai Fruit Soup with Coconut Milk)

• Thai name: รวมมิตร
• Pronunciation: ruam mit
• What it is: A chilled mix of fruit (dragon fruit, jackfruit, mango, sometimes durian), jellies and grass jelly, served in sweetened coconut milk with ice.
• Taste & texture: Cool, varied textures, lightly sweet.
• Sweetness: Medium
• Typical price: ฿30–70
• Where to find it: Chatuchak Market and most Thai dessert stalls.

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2.5. Tub Tim Krob (Red Ruby / Water Chestnuts in Coconut Milk)

• Thai name: ทับทิมกรอบ
• Pronunciation: tub-tim grob
• What it is: Water chestnut pieces coated in tapioca flour dyed bright red (to resemble pomegranate seeds), served in sweetened coconut milk with crushed ice. Crunchy chestnut centers, chewy tapioca shell, cool creamy broth.
• Sweetness: Medium
• Typical price: ฿30–60
• Where to find it: Widely available at street stalls and restaurants nationwide.

2.6. Kanom Krok (Thai Coconut Pancakes)

• Thai name: ขนมครก
• Pronunciation: ka-nom krok
• What it is: A rice-flour and coconut-milk batter cooked in a cast-iron pan with half-sphere molds until crisp outside and custardy inside, often finished with a sprinkle of scallion or corn. Crisp shell, soft coconut-custard center.
• Sweetness: Medium
• Typical price: ฿20–50 for a set
• Where to find it: A classic morning-market and street-cart item across the country.

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2.7 Bua Loy (Sweet Rice Dumplings in Coconut Milk)

• Thai name: บัวลอย
• Pronunciation: bua loy
• What it is: Chewy glutinous rice-flour balls (sometimes colored with pandan or butterfly pea) served warm in sweetened coconut milk, occasionally with an egg poached into the broth.
• Sweetness: Medium
• Typical price: ฿30–60
• Where to find it: In Bangkok's Chinatown, Jae Aun Bua Loy Nam Khing, a small stall on Yaowarat Road that has been making the dish for around two decades, is frequently cited as one of the best versions in the city.

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2.8. Sangkaya Fak Thong (Pumpkin Custard)

• Thai name: สังขยาฟักทอง
• Pronunciation: sang-ka-ya fak thong
• What it is: A whole small pumpkin hollowed out, filled with coconut-egg custard, then steamed and sliced.
• Taste & texture: Smooth, eggy custard against soft, slightly earthy pumpkin flesh.
• Sweetness: Medium
• Typical price: ฿15–30 per slice
• Where to find it: Dessert stalls in markets, often sold pre-sliced and wrapped in banana leaf.

2.9 Khao Tom Mad (Banana Sticky Rice in Banana Leaf)

• Thai name: ข้าวต้มมัด
• Pronunciation: kow tom mat
• What it is: Sticky rice mixed with black beans and banana, wrapped and steamed in banana leaf parcels tied with strips of bamboo.
• Taste & texture: Dense, chewy, mildly sweet, with the banana leaf adding a subtle aroma.
• Sweetness: Low-medium
• Typical price: ฿10–20 per piece
• Where to find it: Street markets nationwide; also common in Laos.

2.9. Luk Chup (Thai Mung Bean Desserts in the Shape of a Fruit)

• Thai name: ลูกชุบ
• Pronunciation: look choop
• What it is: Mashed mung bean and coconut milk paste, hand-molded into miniature fruits and vegetables, painted with food coloring and glazed with agar jelly.
• Taste & texture: Smooth, gelatinous, mildly sweet.
• Sweetness: Medium
• Typical price: ฿50–150 per box
• Where to find it: Specialist Thai dessert shops; a striking gift item as well as a treat.

2.10. Thai Banana Roti

• Thai name: โรตีกล้วย
• Pronunciation: roh-tee gluay
• What it is: A flatbread introduced by Indian immigrants, pan-fried until crisp, typically filled with sliced banana and finished with sweetened condensed milk. Chocolate, egg, or other fillings are common variations.
• Taste & texture: Crisp, buttery exterior; soft banana filling inside.
• Sweetness: Medium-high
• Typical price: ฿25–50
• Where to find it: Street carts everywhere, including a well-regarded cart called Ta Au Roti on Petchburi Soi 7 in Bangkok.

2.12 Khanom Chan (Steamed Layered Cake)

• Thai name: ขนมชั้น
• Pronunciation: ka-nom chan
• What it is: A multi-layered steamed cake made from rice flour, tapioca flour and coconut milk, traditionally built up in nine thin layers (an auspicious number in Thai culture).
• Taste & texture: Soft, chewy, jelly-like layers, lightly sweet.
• Sweetness: Low-medium
• Typical price: ฿30–60 per piece
• Where to find it: Traditional dessert shops and markets, especially those specializing in royal Thai sweets.

2.13 Royal Egg-Yolk Sweets: Thong Yip, Thong Yod and Foi Thong

• Thai names: ทองหยิบ (thong yip), ทองหยอด (thong yod), ฝอยทอง (foi thong)
• Pronunciation: thong yip / thong yod / foy thong
• What they are: A trio of egg-yolk sweets historically linked to the royal Thai court through the Ayutthaya-era cook Maria Guyomar de Pinha. Thong yip are pinched egg-yolk petals, thong yod are dumpling-shaped drops in syrup, and foi thong are fine golden egg threads in syrup.
• Taste & texture: Rich, eggy, very sweet, syrup-soaked.
• Sweetness: High
• Typical price: ฿100–250 per box (often sold as a boxed set)
• Where to find it: Traditional Thai sweet shops, especially around Bangkok's old town, and at markets ahead of festivals or weddings.

  

2.14 Khanom Buang (Thai Crispy Crepes)

• Thai name: ขนมเบื้อง
• Pronunciation: ka-nom buang
• What it is: A thin, crisp crepe made from rice flour, folded around a meringue filling and topped with either sweet shredded coconut or a savory filling (shrimp, chili).
• Taste & texture: Crisp shell, airy sweet or savory filling.
• Sweetness: Varies (sweet and savory versions both exist)
• Typical price: ฿15–20 per piece
• Where to find it: Street stalls, especially in older Bangkok neighborhoods.

2.15 Khanom Tako (Pandan Coconut Jelly Cups)

• Thai name: ขนมตะโก้
• Pronunciation: ka-nom ta-goh
• What it is: Small pandan-flavored jelly cups made from rice flour and mung bean or corn, topped with a layer of salty coconut cream, traditionally served in folded banana-leaf cups.
• Taste & texture: Soft, jelly-like base with a light, salty-sweet coconut topping.
• Sweetness: Low-medium
• Typical price: ฿20–40 for a few pieces
• Where to find it: Traditional dessert stalls and markets.

2.16 Nam Khaeng Sai (Thai Shaved Ice)

• Thai name: น้ำแข็งไส
• Pronunciation: num-kang sai
• What it is: Shaved ice topped with syrup, and add-ins like grass jelly, red beans, palm seeds, jackfruit or coconut milk.
• Taste & texture: Icy, light, customizable sweetness.
• Sweetness: Adjustable
• Typical price: ฿20–50
• Where to find it: Street vendors and markets nationwide; modern dessert cafés like After You also serve elaborate shaved-ice versions (its Thai Tea Kakigori is a popular modern take).

3. Where to Enjoy the Best Thai Desserts in Bangkok?

Kor Panich (Mango Sticky Rice)

A shophouse near the Grand Palace that has been serving its family mango sticky rice recipe for more than 80 years — frequently cited as one of the best versions in Bangkok.

Mae Varee (Mango Sticky Rice)

Near Thong Lo BTS station; a long-standing favorite among both locals and visitors for high-quality mango.

Jae Aun Bua Loy Nam Khing (Bua Loy)

A small, long-running stall on Yaowarat Road (Chinatown) known for its warm rice-dumpling dessert in ginger-spiced coconut milk.

Ta Au Roti (Thai Roti)

A street cart on Petchburi Soi 7, regularly recommended for classic banana roti.

Sukhumvit Road Street Market (near Thong Lo/Ekkamai)

The original Sukhumvit Soi 38 street-food strip closed some years ago after a redevelopment dispute. Some of its vendors relocated to a covered area near Sutthi Mansion, closer to Thong Lo BTS, where a smaller evening food market, including desserts like mango sticky rice and banana roti, still operates. Don't expect the old Soi 38 in its original scale; treat this as a smaller, relocated version.

After You Dessert Café (Modern Thai-Inspired Desserts)

A Thailand-wide chain with branches in malls like Siam Paragon and ICONSIAM, known for its Thai Tea Kakigori (shaved ice with tapioca and jelly) and Shibuya Honey Toast — a good stop if you want a modern, air-conditioned take on Thai dessert flavors.

Chatuchak Weekend Market

Still worth visiting for dessert variety, including ruam mit and other fruit-based sweets, though go with the expectation of a huge, crowded market rather than a curated food hall.

Because Bangkok's street-food landscape changes quickly (as the Soi 38 story shows), treat every address here as something to double-check — ideally with a recent Google Maps review or a local source  before you build an itinerary around it.

Our Final Words

The best way to experience a country is to immerse yourself in its culture, and especially its cuisine. Thai desserts attract travelers with their variety of colors. The ingredients, which seem seemingly unrelated, combine in unique ways to create a harmony of flavors.

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