Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range50-70 THB
About This Dish
Jasmine rice tossed with pungent shrimp paste until every grain is stained a reddish-brown, served with shredded green mango, sweet pork, crispy dried shrimp, and chili-spiked omelet strips arranged around the plate. Each bite mixes the funky, savory rice with bursts of sour, sweet, and crispy accompaniments — a masterclass in Thai flavor balancing on a single plate.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy2/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
A central Thai one-plate meal that perfectly demonstrates the Thai principle of balancing sweet, sour, salty, and crispy elements in a single dish.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Sweet porkShredded green mango
Insider Tips
- 1Mix everything together before eating -- each component contributes to the balance
- 2The shrimp paste smell is strong but the flavor is mild once mixed
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:cow klook ga-pi
ข้าวคลุกกะปิ
Say this: Khao Klook Kapi (Rice Mixed with Shrimp Paste)
Cuisine Region: Central Thai
Price Range: 50-70 THB
Best Time to Eat: Lunch
Where to Try It
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Bangkok
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