Thai bakery? Is there one?

[scot]

Anyone know of a thai bakery in northern va?

[chew]

Outside of hiring someone to make it for you, Bangkok 54 and possibly Duangrat grocery store might have it on the weekends.

I know these markets carry homemade deserts (which I believe they sell via consignment) and Kanom Krok might show up, but due to labor (Just making it is easy. making it taste good is hard :-)) and spoilage issues that one might be a toughy.

I'll ask around and if I hear anything, will update here.

[amaebi]

You are right about making it taste good is hard. the ones I had at the thai fest. in Silver Spring were mediocre at best. the ones in L.A. were amazing!! Let me know if you find anything out.

[CoconutMilk]

I happened to be at Bangkok 54 market today and they DID in fact have kanom krok. It wasn't fresh/hot out of the pan, though, and I didnt try it for that reason...it seems like the sort of thing that would need to be eaten right away, no?

[CoconutMilk]

what sort of thai desserts are you looking for? Bangkok 54 Market (right next door to Bangkok 54) has tons of ready-made thai desserts every day, and an especially huge selection on weekends....bua loi, sticky rice with black beans, toddy palm with coconut (whatever that is), pandan-flavored stuff, yucca with coconut syrup, thai custards....tons of stuff.

[amaebi]

I am looking for a place that sells "Kanom Krok". you know that sweet, salty, coconut milky dessert that is cooked in a cast iron pan with round divots in it. you can get it fresh in L.A. at a few places. the only time I can get it in this area is once a year at the Thai festival at the Wat in Silver Spring. Anyone know where to get it year round?

[CoconutMilk]

ah yes, I saw that dessert at the festival. that place was a madhouse! I dont think Bangkok 54 Market sells it, but it wouldnt hurt you to go there on a weekend and ask the knowledgable owner, who is very friendly. Bangkok 54 Market seems to be very popular among thais doing their grocery shopping, so if she doesnt know than I think someone there will be able to give you an answer.

i have yet to try kanon krok, but now i guess i must seek it out as well. the combo of coconut milk, sugar, and a touch of salt is UNREAL. My favorite "coconut milky" desserts in the area are the sticky rice with mango at Rabieng and the warm black sticky rice pudding at Minh's.