Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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After a Thai rapper went viral at Coachella for eating Mango Sticky Rice onstage, we dive into the history of the dish, trace the origins through historical migration, and track down ancient versions of the dish still served in hidden corners of Bangkok.

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0:00 - Introduction
1:39 - The Best Mango Sticky Rice on Earth
5:56 - History Part 1: Laos (and Isaan)
9:02 - History Part 2: Kheer and the Indian Diaspora
12:14 - History Part 3: The Thai Imperial Court
15:13 - How the Dish Left the Palace

Restaurants featured:
Queen Bee
Mother Suay's Mango Sticky Rice
Naphet Som Tam Soi 1
Punjabi Sweets
Anya Authentic Thai
Kor Panich