Does it smell strong?

Yes, from shrimp paste. The sweet pork and mango balance it once mixed.

Can you drop the pork?

Some rooms will. The paste rice still stands.

Khao Kluk Kapi in Bangkok ข้าวคลุกกะปิ

Khao kluk kapi is shrimp-paste fried rice with sweet pork, egg, and raw veg. It is a Bangkok lunch plate with many toppings.

Bangkok60 to 100 THBkhao khluk kapi Thai food hub

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Thaiข้าวคลุกกะปิ · khao khluk kapi

Price60 to 100 THB

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What it tastes like

Salty kapi rice, sweet pork, sour green mango, and chili. Mix everything. It should not taste of only paste.

How to order it

Thai name: khao khluk kapi (ข้าวคลุกกะปิ).
Say: Khor khao khluk kapi, khrap/kha.
If you hate shrimp paste, skip this plate. There is no mild version that stays honest.

Typical price

2026 cash: 60 to 100 THB.

Where to try it

Wang Lang and palace-side lunch rooms, Wang Lang Market, Bangkok Noi. 09:00 to 14:00. 60 to 100 THB. A composed plate. Do not order a second fried rice.

Spice level and diet

Heat: Medium from the chili and the paste.
Diet: Shrimp paste and pork. Not vegetarian.

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Common questions

Does it smell strong?: Yes, from shrimp paste. The sweet pork and mango balance it once mixed.
Can you drop the pork?: Some rooms will. The paste rice still stands.