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Khao neeo mamuang or mango sticky rice needs no introduction. It’s a classic Thai dessert that has won the hearts of Filipinos for quite some time now.
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It’s easy to see why when we’re no stranger to its three main components: mangoes, sticky rice, and coconut milk. With the three combined, you get something that is very reminiscent of a kakanin that we Filipinos all know and love.
Luckily for us, that means we don’t need to fly all the way to Thailand to get our fix of mango sticky rice. You’ll find that many Thai restaurants here in the metro are able to replicate the authentic taste of the delicacy. Here are our favorite spots:
People’s Palace
People’s Palace–a modern Thai restaurant tucked in the Garden Side of Greenbelt 3 is considered a benchmark in Manila’s culinary map for Thai cuisine. Being the only one of its kind, you’ll find yourself coming back for more!
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G/F Greenbelt 3-Garden Side, Ayala Center, Makati
(02) 729-2888; (0917) 819-4375
Krapow
Enjoy homecooked no-fuss authentic Thai street food at Krapow’s two branches: Poblacion and BGC. If you’re a big fan of spice and heat, you’ll feel right at home at Krapow as they don’t shy away from bringing everyone authentic Thai flavors.
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5648 Don Pedro, Poblacion, Makati
0956 251 7150
Azuthai
Azuthai is a modern and upscale restaurant serving home-style Thai dishes prepared by Thai Chef Watee. They’re brought to you by the Milkyway family, Chef J. Gamboa and Malu G. Lindo, and have been established since 2008 as a staple for authentic Thai cuisine.
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Milkyway Building, 900 Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), corner Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
(+632)8813-0671 | (+632)8817-6252
Mango Tree
Those who have dined in Mango Tree claim that the restaurant offers “the best of the four regions of Thailand.” With its beautiful interiors, Mango Tree is definitely for those who like to dine in style.
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G/F Bonifacio High St Central, 7th Ave
(02) 7621 3233 | 0917 534 9145
Benjarong Royal Thai Restaurant
Recognized as one of the country’s best restaurants for 2019, Bejarong Royal Thai Restaurant serves high-quality and authentic Thai dishes in an elegant five-star setting.
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G/F Dusit Thani Hotel, EDSA cor Pasay Road, Arnaiz Ave, Ayala Center, Makati
(02) 238-8888
Same Same
Saturdays are considered mango sticky rice days for the people at Same Same. They’re a hole-in-the-wall and open-kitchen Thai snack bar located in Kapitolyo, Pasig that serves classic Thai street food favorites. Though if you want a taste of their mango sticky rice, be sure to visit on a Saturday!
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10 Santa Rosa Street Kapitolyo, Pasig
0917 765 6353
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