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)

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.

Vendors often cook them on cast-iron pans with deep wells, filling the air with their signature aroma. What makes them special is balance: lightly sweet and creamy, with just enough salt to keep you coming back.

And at Khanom Krok in London, that same philosophy carries through, not just preserving tradition but reinventing it for today.

Khanom Krok in London

At Khanom Krok, you’ll still find the pancakes, but with their expansion, you can also find Pad Thai to Beef Panang Curry, Chicken Massaman Curry and more. And here are my thoughts on these.

Menu Highlights at Khanom Krok

If you’re visiting, here’s what you’ll find on the menu:

• Khanom Krok – Sweet coconut pancakes, crispy outside and custardy inside (Gluten & Dairy Free) It was excellent and I want to go to Thailand to try more of it now!
• Pad Thai (£12–14.50) – Stir-fried rice noodles with homemade sweet-sour sauce, available with chicken, prawns, vegetable, or both. And I think Khanom Krok was something I would definetely come back. But I think I had better Pad Thai elsewhere. It was not terrible, but for the price it could have been better.