Scorching summer in Thailand is synonymous with Thai summer food like khao chae. The traditional delight features steamed rice soaked in jasmine-scented water and served with savory mix-ins like luk kapi (deep-fried shrimp paste balls), hom daeng yud sai (deep-fried shallots stuffed with shredded pork), prik yuak sod sai (egg wrapped steamed green chili stuffed with minced pork) and moo foi (sweet shredded pork).
For this year’s summer, we may miss a chance to enjoy khao chae at your favorite Thai restaurant because of the emergency decree to curb covid-10 pandemic, banning dine-in service at restaurants and eateries. The only option to savor the popular Thai summer food to have them delivered to your door.
Here are restaurants, chefs and catering service in Bangkok offering khao chae takeaways for delivery in Bangkok.
Central Embassy’s Thai food market proves it’s one of the most trusted names in ancient khao chae offering. The water-soaked water exudes in delightful floral note from jasmine and ylang ylang, while pork and shrimp stuffed in the green chili and caramelized fish floss balance wonderfully with the rice.
Call 0 2160 5995 or contact @eathaibycentral on Line. B430
The in-house restaurant of vintage boutique hotel Baannai is popular among in-the-know folks for its signature khao chae dish. The restaurant simply churns out three wonderfully-prepared condiments; luk kapi, stuffed shallots and stuffed green chili.
Call 09 8262 2486 or contact @baannai on Line. B460
This old-school eatery serves khao chae that’s whipped up following the recipe of the Sukhothai Palace. This version is known for beautiful presentation of egg-wrapped bell pepper stuffed with pork.
Order from Get. B420
The House of Smooth Curry at The Athenee Bangkok serves exquite khao chae set with eight condiments such as chilled watermelon with grounded fish, deep-fried shallot stuffed with pork and deep-fried shrimp paste balls.
Order from The Athenee To Go. B1,100
This unpretentious establishment has been serving delicious khao chae for 40 years. Theirs is one of the cheapest in Bangkok.
Call 0 2251 9378 between 10:00-14:00, then have it delivered using GrabExpress. B240.
Khao Chae at this Thai restaurant is whipped up according to ancient recipe. The shrimp paste balls are injected with cat fish meat and palm sugar, giving the treat a complex note.
Order from Grabfood. B350
This catering service run by Kwanthip Devakula, Thai cuisine guru and respected judge on Masterchef Thailand, delivers authentic khao chae whipped up following Kwanthip’s family recipe. Choose either the “normal” set designed for one person, or the bigger "premium" set. Pair your khao chae with marian plum and star fruit doused in syrup as an ending dessert.
Call 0 2742 5557 or contact @genies_catering on Line. B395/B595
While khao chae is designated to be eaten as main dish, chef Saki Hoshino of 80/20 turns the popular summer food into unusual dessert. The pastry queen presents chilled jasmine rice koji doused in jasmine-infused sato spirit, served alongside vegetables, mushroom, fruits and fish sauce caramel custard.
Call 09 9118 2200 or contact @80/20bkk on Line. B420
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