What Thai snack is known in English as Thai crêpes or crispy pancakes?

Khanom bueang is the Thai snack known in English as Thai crêpes or crispy pancakes. These thin, crisp shells are usually folded or shaped like small tacos and filled with sweet or savory toppings.

The snack is an old Thai street food associated with the Ayutthaya period. Its batter is typically based on rice flour, which helps produce the delicate, crunchy texture. Vendors often add a meringue-like topping before finishing the snack with ingredients such as shredded coconut, egg-yolk threads, or chopped scallions.

Khanom bueang is sometimes compared with French crêpes or Vietnamese bánh xèo, but it is a distinct Thai preparation. The name can also cause confusion because khanom chan and khanom krok are different Thai sweets, while roti sai mai is a spun-sugar-filled dessert.

Regional and stylistic variations include sweet and salty versions. In Thailand, khanom bueang yuon refers to an Annamese-style variation, reflecting historical links with Vietnamese culinary traditions.