If you’re searching for the best royal Thai cuisine in Bangkok this summer, make your way to Siam Tea Room at Asiatique The Riverfront. From now until May 31, 2025, the riverside Thai restaurant unveils a limited-edition khao chae set, crafted by Chef Aon (Anukoon Phulpipat), that redefines this traditional Thai summer dish with elegance and creativity.
Khao chae, once served exclusively to royalty, is a delicately chilled jasmine rice dish paired with a variety of savory-sweet accompaniments. Chef Aon’s version includes not one, not ten, but twenty individually crafted side dishes—each one rooted in Thai culinary heritage and elevated with thoughtful, modern touches.
To start, diners are presented with two varieties of rice: premium jasmine rice from Surin and butterfly pea–tinted rice. Both are soaked in cool, flower-scented water infused with Damask rose, chomnard, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. This aromatic infusion is naturally steeped for three nights to achieve its signature subtle fragrance.
The centerpiece of the set is the stunning presentation: a lacquered three-tiered cabinet and a traditional wooden boat, filled with 20 handcrafted items. Each one is unique—no repeats. You’ll find shrimp paste balls blended with dried snakehead fish and crispy coconut, grilled stingray with creamy coconut milk, sweet shredded pork, deep-fried Chaiya salted egg yolk, and a variety of intricate bites that reflect both royal Thai techniques and home-style flavors. Highlights include “Fat Horse” spring rolls with crab, mango carved into a fish, King Rama V–inspired stir-fried canned salmon, and butterfly pea flower dumplings.
To finish, a trio of Thai-inspired desserts awaits: mango and turmeric sorbet, shrimp paste caramel, and chewy dried mango—each designed to refresh the palate and end the meal on a lightly sweet, tangy note.\
This exclusive khao chae set is priced at THB 999++ for dine-in, available daily from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Only five sets are served per day for walk-in guests, so advance reservations are highly recommended. A beautifully packaged takeaway version is also available at THB 720++, perfect for gifting or enjoying at home.
Siam Tea Room at Asiatique is more than just a restaurant—it’s a destination for those who appreciate authentic Thai flavors, riverside ambience, and culinary storytelling. If you’re exploring traditional Thai summer dishes or simply seeking an unforgettable riverside dining experience, this limited-time khao chae offering is a must-try.
For reservations, call +66 (0) 2 059 5999 or visit www.thesiamtearoom.com/specials.
