Foreigner FriendlyYes
VegetarianYes
Spice Level
Price Range20-40 THB
About This Dish
Tiny crispy-coconut pancakes cooked in a special cast-iron pan, filled with a sweet coconut cream and topped with corn, spring onions, or taro. A beloved Bangkok street snack eaten by the bagful.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet4/5
Sour0/5
Salty2/5
Spicy0/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
These tiny coconut pancakes have been a Bangkok street food staple for over a century, cooked in cast-iron pans passed down through generations of vendors.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Thai teaCoffee
Insider Tips
- 1Eat immediately while the exterior is still crispy
- 2Savory versions with corn and scallions are just as good as the sweet ones
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:ka-nom krok
ขนมครก
Say this: Kanom Krok (Coconut Pancakes)
Cuisine Region: Central Thai
Price Range: 20-40 THB
Best Time to Eat: Breakfast or afternoon snack
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Bangkok
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