street food
Khanom Buang
ขนมเบื้อง
Mild
Khanom Buang are crispy Thai folded crepes — thin, lacy rice flour pancakes filled with sweet or savoury toppings like meringue, shredded coconut, and foi thong (golden egg threads).
Cultural Origin
Khanom Buang is a classical Thai crispy crepe with origins in the Ayutthaya-era royal kitchens, where it was filled with foi thong-style sweet egg threads and meringue. Today it is sold by street vendors in both sweet and savory versions and is considered one of the oldest surviving Thai street snacks.
Allergens & Sensitivities
eggwheatglutencoconut
Key Ingredients
- rice flour
- coconut milk
- meringue
- foi thong
- shredded coconut
Where to Try It
Traditional Thai dessert vendors at markets in Bangkok; the Grand Palace area has several famous stalls.
Tips
- Eat immediately — the crisp shell softens within minutes of being filled.