Khanom Krok Menu That Is Going To Be the Next Viral Dish at Borough Market

Khanom Krok started out in Borough Market with just one thing: Thailand’s famous coconut pancakes. But with the lines getting longer, they’ve expanded the menu and to a bigger space.

I went to see if the new dishes live up to their Khanom Krok and here’s what I really thought (There were few points that were disappointing)

My Thought On Watching Jackfruit Opening at Raya, Borough Market

Discover Raya Grocery at Borough Market, London Bridge—a Thai supermarket with daily jackfruit openings, fresh sugar cane juice, and exotic fruits like mangosteen, rambutan, snake fruit, and custard apple.

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The Sweet History of Mango Sticky Rice

Let's talk about mango sticky rice which was the biggest reason I visited Khanom Krok.

Mango sticky rice (Khao Niew Mamuang) is one of Thailand’s most beloved desserts, dating back centuries. It comes from a tradition of pairing sweet sticky rice (glutinous rice steamed with coconut milk and sugar) with seasonal fruits. The mango was a natural partner which was juicy and perfectly balancing the rich creaminess of coconut.

From Germany With Love: The Birth of Spaghettieis

Ok. before you wonder why I am talking about spaghetties in Germany, hear me out. In 1969, German ice cream maker had an unique idea. So he ran vanilla ice cream through a potato ricer so it came out looking like pasta. He topped it with strawberry sauce for tomato and white chocolate shavings for Parmesan, and Spaghettieis was born.

What started as a playful trick for kids became a German classic. Fast forward decades, and TikTok and Instagram turned Spaghettieis into a global phenomenon, with people mesmerized by ice cream that looks exactly like spaghetti.

Where Thailand Meets Germany: A Unique Twist

And at Khanom Krok, you can actually have mango sticky rice with spaghettieis. You can have with normal coconut ice cream or charcoal black coconut ice cream which gives more of an earthy flavour. And I prefered it more.

The Story of Khanom Krok

But Khanom Krok isn’t just the name of the shop, it’s also one of Thailand’s oldest desserts. Khanom Krok are little coconut pancakes made with rice flour and coconut milk, crisp on the outside with a soft, custardy center.