Thailand is a chocolate lovers paradise. There is interesting cacao and chocolate coming from producers and makers across the country. Much of it is collected and showcased in this small but welcoming space near Samyan Mitrtown.
The store, which is housed in a space it shares with an art gallery and store, offers a wide range of drinks. While I expected the option to taste some of the chocolates for sale in bar form in drinking form, this wasn’t available. However, based on a recent Instagram post, it seems you can now choose your chocolate origin (Nan, Korat, Chanthaburi or Nakhon Sri Thammarat), your cacao intensity (from 50% to 100%), your sugar type and milk and final temperature to create a custom drink. The menu is more orientated towards the sweet tooths with chocolate drinks made with added peanut butter, banana and other flavors. I ordered the Hot Siam Spice Chocolate for 120B, a dark but very sweet chocolate with a secret mix of aromatic Thai spices. I tried to ask what chocolate was used and which spices were in the drink but my nonexistent Thai, and non cooperating translating app didn’t make it any clearer. Drinks are all served in cardboard takeaway cups but can be enjoyed in a small seating area around the shop
If drinks isn’t your think, they also offer a range of innovative and unique chocolate snacks including a curry chocolate dip paired with fresh Khao-Taen or even dried Thai vegetables. They also have a chocolate ramen on offer along with slightly more traditional cakes and cookies.
We came back several times not for the drinks, but for the bars. If only every country had a store that featured all of their bean to bar chocolate makers as this one does. Walking past the labels of the chocolates is like taking a tour around the country. This is all thanks to Mr. Chocolate himself (aka Jack Bodin) who has been instrumental in promoting the Thai craft chocolate scene for years now. The shop is a celebration of all things cacao and Thai, not just bars and drinks, but other cacao products including skincare, probiotic shots, cacao wines and pulp products.
If you are living in Bangkok or just visiting, take a look at their website as chocolate events and tastings are regularly hosted here. A must visit stop for any current and future chocolate lover.
Cacao Everywhere. L5 Inches44 1553, 1555 Rama IV Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. Open 10am to 7pm. @cacaoeverywhere
