Giant Khao Khuap sheets cost only 10 baht, grilled fresh on the spot—crispy, fragrant, sweet, and rich—enjoy chewing them to warm up in the cold.
When the cold wind arrives in Phayao province, besides preparing warm clothes, locals and tourists seek out Khao Khuap, or kite crackers—an ancient crunchy snack that's rare nowadays but becomes wildly popular during this season.
Uncle Roj and Aunt Aoy, the husband-and-wife creators of traditional Khao Khuap, have become a delicious stop anyone passing by must try. Their signature giant Khao Khuap sheets are grilled over glowing charcoal, flipped until the dough puffs up, releasing an inviting aroma that creates warmth and comfort amid the chilly air.
What makes Khao Khuap here special is its variety of natural flavors and colors: white for traditional sticky rice, green for pandan leaf, purple for black glutinous rice, and yellow for pumpkin. Combined with the sweet richness of palm sugar and peanuts, it delivers a crispy outside, soft inside texture with a perfectly balanced sweet and rich taste.
The delicious treat costs just 10 baht per sheet or 20 baht for a pack of two sheets.
Anyone wanting to taste a flavor of memory and experience the Northern way of eating during winter should not miss the chance to try it when they find it at various events.In Phayao city.