Foreigner FriendlyYes
VegetarianYes
Spice Level
Price Range60-100 THB
About This Dish
Crafted from sweetened mung bean paste molded into miniature fruits and vegetables, dipped in gelatin, and painted with vivid food coloring to look astonishingly realistic. Each tiny masterpiece is a testament to the patience and skill of royal Thai pastry chefs, traditionally served at palace functions and now found in Bangkok's finest dessert shops.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet4/5
Sour0/5
Salty2/5
Spicy0/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
Originally created in the royal palace as a way to present mung bean paste as miniature art, these tiny sculptures require years of training to master.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Jasmine teaCoffee
Insider Tips
- 1These are traditionally given as gifts during Thai New Year (Songkran)
- 2Each fruit shape is hand-molded -- making them is a dying art form
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:look choop
ลูกชุบ
Say this: Look Choop (Mung Bean Fruit Shapes)
Cuisine Region: Royal Thai Cuisine
Price Range: 60-100 THB
Best Time to Eat: Dessert or gift-giving
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Bangkok
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