Foreigner FriendlyYes
VegetarianYes
Spice Level
Price Range50-100 THB
About This Dish
Sweet glutinous rice steamed with coconut milk and served alongside ripe yellow mango slices. Drizzled with extra coconut cream and sprinkled with crispy mung beans for texture.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet4/5
Sour0/5
Salty2/5
Spicy0/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
A relatively modern Thai dessert that became popular in the mid-20th century. It combines ancient sticky rice traditions with the abundance of Thai mangoes, becoming Thailand's most beloved sweet treat.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Thai iced teaFresh tropical fruit platter
Insider Tips
- 1Peak mango season is April-May — the fruit is at its sweetest
- 2Vendors who make their own coconut cream from scratch taste dramatically better
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:cow nee-ow ma-muang
ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง
Say this: Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niew Mamuang)
Cuisine Region: Central Thai
Price Range: 50-100 THB
Best Time to Eat: Afternoon snack or dessert
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Bangkok
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