Thailand’s Whimsical Fried Dough Sticks: Bite into Fun Dinosaur & Elephant Shapes

▲Whimsical fried dough sticks in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Video authorized byXiao Xiang Aichumen

▲Highly popular fried dough sticks in Chiang Mai, Thailand, with lifelike designs that are a big hit. (Photo byXiao Xiang Aichumen, same source for all below)

Reported by Guo Xuansuan / Compiled from multiple sources

There’s nothing more anticipated every morning than a hearty breakfast to kickstart the day with a delicious first meal.Xiao Xiang Aichumenshared on the“Travel Is So Much Fun!”community about a wildly popular soy milk and fried dough stick breakfast spot in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The creatively shaped fried dough sticks have reignited breakfast trends, drawing early-morning queues. The dough sticks come in shapes like dinosaurs, elephants, crocodiles, and can even be customized. These fun and imaginative creations are not only a hit with tourists but also beloved by locals.

▲Freshly made fried dough sticks require a patient 40-minute wait.

Thai-style fried dough sticks are crafted by the owner’s skilled hands, shaping the dough into various forms before deep-frying them fresh. Prices vary based on design complexity, averaging around 20 Thai baht per stick—very affordable. The texture is similar to Taiwan’s traditional “Shuang Bao Die” (Twin Sticks), thick, chewy, and bouncy. Dip them in condensed milk or kaya sauce on the side to enhance the flavor.

▲Freshly fried dough sticks have a crispy exterior, but the adorable little dinosaur shape makes it hard to take a bite.

▲Chiang Mai breakfast shop menu: Xiao Xiang ordered dinosaur and elephant-shaped dough sticks plus two cups of soy milk, totaling 62 Thai baht.

Xiao Xiang also reminds everyone not to miss the shop’s daily freshly made rich soy milk. Paired with Thai-style fried dough sticks, it cuts through the richness. Adjusting the sweetness to less sugar makes it both nutritious and delicious.

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Address: 90 Wichayanon Rd, Tambon Chang Moi, Chiang Mai
Phone: +089 756 6444
Business Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM (until sold out)