Roti Săi Măi Stalls

Ayuthaya


The dessert roti săi măi (silk thread roti) was invented in Ayuthaya and is sold all over town, though these stalls fronting the hospital are the most famous.

Buy a bag, then make your own by rolling together thin strands of melted palm sugar and wrapping them inside the sweet flatbread.


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