7 best spots for mango sticky rice in Bangkok

Established in 1932, K. Panich has received the Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition for seven consecutive years. The shop is renowned for its sweet sticky rice, made from an original ancestral recipe passed down from the owner’s grandmother, who once worked in the royal kitchen during the reigns of King Rama V and VI. They source their ingredients from various regions across Thailand to ensure the highest quality, including coconuts from Chumphon and sticky rice from Chiang Rai.

431- 433 Tanao Rd, Sao Chingcha, Phra Nakhon. 02-221-3554. Open daily 7am-5pm. 

It all began with the owner’s grandmother, who sold sticky rice at Phaya Thai market following her own recipe. After the owner’s mother got married, the family moved and opened the mango sticky rice shop in Thonglor in 1987, which is now run by the third-generation. Fresh coconut milk from Surat Thani is prepared daily, and when it comes to mangoes, customers can choose between nam dok mai and ok rong. Mae Varee also offers other Thai desserts including jackfruit seed dessert, golden egg threads and Thai custard.

1 Thonglor, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana. 02-392-4804. Open daily 6am-10pm. 

Known for their nine-coloured sticky rice, this popular mango sticky rice spot at Chok Chai 4 is a pleasure for both the eyes and the taste buds. The colourful sticky rice gets its hues from natural ingredients like butterfly pea flowers for blue and pandan leaves for green. Highlighted menu items include mango sticky rice, durian sticky rice, jackfruit sticky rice and Thai custard. 

10 Chok Chai 4 Soi 54, Lad Phrao. 02-931-0000. Open daily 6.30-8pm. 

This long-time mango sticky rice shop in the Wongwian 22 area has preserved its original flavour for over 80 years. The shop is in business only six months a year -- during the season when mangoes are at their sweetest and juiciest. However, it is well worth the wait, with long queues when they are open. Operating since January, it’s now the perfect time to stop by and enjoy it while you can.

164 Santiphap Rd, Pom Prap Sattru Phai. 081-861-5523. Open daily 8.30am-4pm.

Mae Thongkham has been a beloved fixture at Udomsuk Market for over 50 years. Recently, they’ve expanded with a new location nearby, complete with a fresh, modern rebrand. While their iconic mango sticky rice remains a standout, the shop also offers an array of traditional Thai desserts, including sticky rice pudding with longan, candied sweet potato, and rice flour dumplings in coconut milk. 

173 Udom Suk Soi 5, Bang Na Nuea. 081-829-5971. Open daily 9am-5pm. 

Nai Van is a well-known mango sticky rice shop in the Bang Khun Non area with the aim of making everything fresh daily. The shop prides itself on quality by selecting only the best ingredients, which is why their sticky rice is soft, smooth and perfectly white. Both the Thai custard and the sweet dried fish toppings are homemade, also popular for eating with the sticky rice. 

9/14 Bang Khun Non Rd, Bangkok Noi. 02-433-2011. Open daily 8am-9pm.

This Thai dessert shop offers everything from traditional treats like coconut rice pancakes, grilled coconut cakes and chewy rice flour balls, to more modern creations such as slushy coconut milk served with a variety of toppings like sago, tapioca, attap fruit and Thai red water chestnut rubies. One of their most popular items is the mango sticky rice – a favourite that keeps locals coming back time and time again.

1475-1477 Wang Mai, Pathum Wan. 02-001-3359. Open daily 10am-12am.