Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range20-40 THB
About This Dish
The eastern coastal twist on classic kanom krok adds minced shrimp and scallop to the sweet coconut batter, creating tiny savory-sweet seafood cupcakes. Cooked in cast-iron molds over charcoal, each bite delivers a crispy exterior and creamy, seafood-studded interior.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet4/5
Sour0/5
Salty2/5
Spicy0/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
An eastern coastal adaptation of the classic central Thai kanom krok, enriched with fresh minced seafood from the Gulf of Thailand.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Thai teaFresh fruit
Insider Tips
- 1The seafood version is unique to the eastern coast
- 2Best when the exterior is crispy and the interior is still creamy
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:ka-nom krok ta-lay
ขนมครกทะเล
Say this: Kanom Krok Eastern (Savory Coconut Cups with Seafood)
Cuisine Region: Eastern Thai
Price Range: 20-40 THB
Best Time to Eat: Snack or breakfast
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Rayong
The best city to experience this dish
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