Cho Sornkaew
The Lat Phrao dessert shop known for nine-color sticky rice dyed with butterfly pea, pandan and other natural ingredients, open since 1977.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 06:30–20:00
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Details
- Phone
- 02 931 0000
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Cho Sornkaew is the shop behind the rainbow plates. Since 1977 it has been selling sticky rice in nine colors from a shophouse on Chok Chai 4 Soi 54 in Lat Phrao, each shade from a natural source such as butterfly pea for blue, pandan for green, turmeric for yellow and riceberry for purple, and a plate of mango sticky rice here is mango beside a fan of colored rice rather than one white mound. Durian and jackfruit sticky rice, Thai custard and sticky rice with savory shrimp or dried-fish toppings fill out the counter.
It is a long way from the tourist districts, out in the residential north of the city, so it suits someone who wants the colored version specifically or is already in Lat Phrao. Prices are modest, with mango sticky rice roughly ฿100 for a small and ฿180 for a large in recent listings, and mixed sets sized for a group.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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33 500 10 Chok Chai 4 Soi 54, Khwaeng Lat Phrao, Khet Lat Phrao
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Follow the Crowds
The busiest street stalls are almost always the best — high turnover means fresh ingredients and a recipe that locals vouch for. An empty restaurant at dinner time is a red flag.
Ice Is Safe
Factory-made tube or cylinder ice (used in virtually all restaurants and stalls) is made from purified water and is safe to consume. You don't need to skip the iced Thai tea.
Use Grab for Delivery
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Cho Sornkaew: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cho Sornkaew worth visiting?
Cho Sornkaew holds a 4.1★ rating from 270 Google reviews — a strong rating for restaurants & food in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of Cho Sornkaew?
Cho Sornkaew is typically open 06:30-20:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Cho Sornkaew?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
Where is Cho Sornkaew located?
Cho Sornkaew is at 33 500 10 Chok Chai 4 Soi 54, Khwaeng Lat Phrao, Khet Lat Phrao, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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