Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range150-300 THB
About This Dish
An exquisite summer dish of rice soaked in jasmine-scented ice water, served with intricate side dishes including shredded sweetened pork (mee krob), deep-fried shrimp paste balls, and stuffed shallots. Originally a palace dish served only during the hot season (April-May), it is now available at select Bangkok restaurants as a seasonal delicacy.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy1/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
Originally a royal palace dish served only during the scorching hot season, khao-chae was designed to cool the body with jasmine-scented ice water and intricate accompaniments.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Light jasmine teaFresh fruit
Insider Tips
- 1Only available during the hot season -- a true seasonal delicacy
- 2Each side dish is designed to provide contrasting flavor and texture
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:cow chae
ข้าวแช่
Say this: Khao Chae (Jasmine-Scented Rice Water)
Cuisine Region: Royal Thai Cuisine
Price Range: 150-300 THB
Best Time to Eat: Summer lunch (April-May only)
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Bangkok
The best city to experience this dish
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