I still remember the mango sticky rice on my first trip to Bangkok; incredibly memorable but in the past few years, ever since the pandemic, I am a lot less impressed, even with the mango sticky rice from apparently reputable establishments.
This time round, I finally got to try the mango sticky rice from K. Panich, which opened for business in 1932, uses a recipe passed down for over 80 years, and has been a recipient of Michelin Bib Gourmand award for the past eight years!
There were other desserts you can consider, but the limited stomach space typical of a middle aged man means I have to be super selective on my choice. And of course, going for the crowd favorite, and the most famous dish of the store.
Served on a disposable plate, and looking like any other mango sticky rice served in other places, K. Panich didn't jump on the bandwagon of others by offering aesthetically colored rice, with some additional decorations like flowers to up the plating level.
Excitement as I emptied the small packet of what I assumed to be crispy cooked mung beans; an additions I don't find in Singapore, which I thought was an unassuming yet absolutely necessary complementary to mango sticky rice.
Digging in! Sweetened warm glutinous rice with coconut milk and diced mangoes that were sufficiently juicy and sweet, without being overly fibrous. A not bad mango sticky rice on days that I am craving for one but I would have expected a lot more for a michelin bib gourmand eatery, where I might even crave to have it when I am back to Singapore.
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Address
Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Map
As above.
Operating Hours
7.00am till 5.00pm
Closed on Sundays.
Pricing
Mango Sticky Rice - 140 Baht
