Celadon

Available through Apr 30

Price: B1,250/person

The Sukhothai’s renowned khao chae doesn’t come cheap but the generously-portioned set also includes some extra condiments like plahang tangmo (watermelon with sweet fish silver) and a dessert of pickled mamuang bao (a Southern breed of mango).

The Sukhothai, 13/3 South Sathorn Rd., 02-344-8888

Eathai

Available through Apr 30

Price: B285

Enjoy khao chae as part of quick lunch at Central Embassy’s always-packed, upscale Thai food court.

LG/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5995 

Erawan Tearoom

Available Apr 8-30

Price: B290/set

The new summer menu not only includes khao chae but also the likes of khao mun som tam (papaya salad with coconut rice, B250) and kung yang nam pla wan (grilled prawn with fish sauce dip, B750).

Erawan Bangkok, 494 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-254-6250

Jim Thompson

Available through May 31

Price: B490

Served in a brass dish, Jim Thompson’s khao chae is extra aromatic and comes with a mini portion of mango sticky rice. Available at Jim Thompson’s restaurants (Jim Thompson Restaurant and wine bar and Jim Thompson Lounge) and Bombyx (M/F, Siam Paragon).

6/1 Soi Kasemsarn 2, Rama 1 Rd., 02-612-3601

Ma Maison

Available through Apr 30

Price: B450/set

Enjoy khao chae with garden views at the beautiful house of Khun Nai Lert, the man who started the first ice production in Thailand.

Nai Lert Park Heritage Home, 4 Soi Somkid, Phloen chit Rd., 02-253-0123

Miss Siam

Available through Apr 30 

Price: B450/person

The traditional all-you-can-eat khao chae deal lets you indulge in your favorite sides as much as you’d like. 

Hua Chang Heritage, Phayathai Rd., 02-217-0777. BTS Ratchathewi

Osha

Available through May 15, lunchtime only

Price: B390

Chef Purida Theeraphong’s khao chae takes a more traditional route than most of the dishes at this modern Thai restaurant. Have it with a seasonal mango with nampla wan (sweet and salty fish sauce dip) set (B280)

99 Wireless Rd., 02-256-6555

Sanguansri

Available May 30

Price: B240/set

Phloen Chit’s longstanding Thai institution also offers this seasonal specialty.

Sanguansri, 59/1 Witthayu Rd., 02-251-9378

Saneh Jaan

Available through May 31

Price: B490

Alongside other traditional condiments, this refined Thai restaurant stuffs shallots with succulent snakehead fish meat.

Glasshouse at Sindhorn, 130-132 Wireless Rd., 02-650-9880

Siam Tea Room

Available through Apr 30 

Price: B390

Chef Anukul Poonpipat presents a full set of khao chae with fruits to finish the meal. Also available during lunch service at Goji Kitchen + Bar (L/F).

L/F, Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, Sukhumvit Soi 22, 02-059-5999

Spice Market

Available through-29, on Mon-Sat lunchtime only

Price: B720/set with refillable rice

The set contains chef Warinthorn Sumrithphon’s own recipe of side dishes with rice that’s cooked perfectly—especially for those who dislike starchy, harder rice. 

Anantara Siam, 155 Ratchadamri Rd., 02-126-8866. BTS Ratchadamri

Up and Above

Available through Apr 30, from noon onwards.

Price: B525

Here you can enjoy views from 24th floor with a beautifully-plated set of khao chae both for lunch and dinner. 

24/F, Okura Prestige, 57 Wireless Rd. 

What’s Khao Chae?

A set of khao chae features rice soaked in cold, flower-scented water with a few delicate side dishes. Usually consumed in summer, this royal Thai specialty requires great attention to detail: preparing the rice to a just-cooked level and rinsing the additional starch out before soaking it in flower and candle-scented cold water. Traditional side dishes include look kapi (shrimp paste balls), caramelized salted daikon radish, stuffed shallots, pork or beef floss, sweet seasoned fish meat and stuffed green chili wrapped in egg net. Carved vegetables also accompany the set.