[Bangkok] Remember how Thai Coconut Custard (aka kaya) bread toast used to trend in Singapore a couple of years ago?
While most of us will have moved on with new food FADs, these comfort treats are still very popular among Thai locals.
Just look at all the toast variants such as Shibuya toast from After You, old school Butter & Sugar Toast from On Lok Yun or French Toast from Mil Toast House Bangkok, the demand IS sure there.
Ask any Thai local about the famous coconut custard toast near “The Giant Swing” landmark at Dinso road and very high chance you will be led to Mont Nom Sod.
Founded in 1964, owner Khun Mont started his business as a roving pushcart stall and has garnered a lot of love for his bake pastries and fresh milk beverages.
To cope with demand, he then opened his first physical store at Dinso road and has expanded to a chain eatery with three in downtown Bangkok, as well as presence in Chiang Mai.
Akin to our Ya Kun kind of coffee joint, the space was meant for fuss-free dining; a quick breakfast or light bites with beverage, at very affordable price point.
There were also constant stream of customer coming in just to takeaway bread and pastries, probably more for daily consumption.
You can choose from a bag of Steamed Bread (THB70, SGD2.70 onwards) or a slice of Toasted Bread (THB30, SGD1.20 onwards) to go with their signature coconut custard available in Original Coconut Egg Custard or Pandan Coconut Custard.
The original custard spread was pleasantly sweet and infused with fragrant coconut and creamy egg flavour.
Pandan custard was less eggy and imbued with additional hints of grassy flavour notes.
Both spreads were as equally delicious and well paired with lightly toasted bread. So addictive and I couldn’t stop scraping off the last bit of custard spread.
By the way, there is also a limited-edition Taro Coconut Custard which is available only on Mondays.
Better to plan your schedule wisely to prevent any disappointment.
If coconut is not your thing, there are also a handful of basic spread options such as Condensed Milk, Orange Jam, Chocolate Spead and Creamy Corn Soup.
From the beverage department, using Fresh Milk was their key ingredient to success.
I had the basic unsweetened bottled Fresh Milk (THB60, SGD$2.40) and was impressed by its unadulterated taste; simply pure rich creaminess imbued with occasional earthy undertones.
While Thai Milk Tea is such a common beverage in Bangkok, their concoction of Tea with Milk (THB70, SGD2.80) left an impression.
It was perhaps due to the usage of fresh milk that gave a fuller body and robust taste profile, at the same time complimenting astringent Ceylon tea flavour.
While the main store is usually packed with Thai local and tourists, table turn over is usually swift and it is not that difficult to get a seat.
Otherwise, you can also visit the branch near to Jeh O Chula located at Rama I road.
Mont Nom Sod – Dinso Road
160 1-3 Dinso Rd, Sao Chingcha, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Opening Hours: 1pm – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Google Maps – Mont Nom Sod (Dinso Road)
Mont Nom Sod – Rama I Road
96 98 Rama I Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Opening Hours: 12:15pm – 9pm (Mon – Sun)
Google Maps – Mont Nom Sod (Rama I Road)
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* Written by Lewis Tan @juicyfingers, a self-proclaimed coffee addict. DFD paid for food reviewed unless otherwise stated.
