100 Year Old Grass Jelly in Betong Thailand
2 min read100 Year Old Grass Jelly in Betong Thailand
Nestled in the Yala province of southern Thailand lies the charming town of Betong. This region boasts a rich cultural heritage, evident in its food scene. One of Betong’s most treasured delicacies is its grass jelly, a dessert with a fascinating history dating back over 100 years. This is the famous Betong Grass Jelly shop with over 100 years old existence and run by 3rd generation of the family.
What is Grass Jelly?
Grass jelly, also known as agar-agar jelly or leaf jelly, is a dark, translucent dessert made from the leaves of the creeping foxglove plant (Mesona palustris). This plant is native to Southeast Asia and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. The leaves are boiled to extract a gelatinous substance that is then cooled and molded into various shapes.
Grass jelly has a mildly sweet flavor and a jelly-like texture, often enjoyed with various toppings and broths. Grass jelly also believed to have ‘cooling’ effects for the body.
I have included the video taken at this 100 year old grass jelly in Betong and also the kitchen of the shop and the owner briefly explain on how they make and cook the grass jelly from scratch.
Betong’s Grass Jelly Legacy
Betong’s grass jelly tradition is believed to have originated with the arrival of early Chinese immigrants over a century ago. These immigrants brought with them their culinary knowledge and introduced grass jelly to the local population. Over time, the recipe evolved, incorporating local ingredients and techniques.
Today, Betong’s grass jelly is known for its unique flavor and chewy texture instead of the usual soft texture. The end product is shaved ice with grass jelly with sugar syrup added for the sweet flavour. To be honest, the taste is quite similar with other grass jelly in Malaysia but the uniqueness is the legacy of this shop.
Some people mentioned that this 100 year old grass jelly shop in Betong Thailand is glorified by bloggers / influencers. Do understand that this shop is run by 3rd generation and with 100 year old history, their strength is their food with the locals as bloggers and influencers only promote this place in this couple of years.
If you are visiting Betong and you want to check out this 100 year old grass jelly, do search Betong Grass Jelly on Google Map for the exact location. Enjoy!
Betong Grass Jelly
Address: R33C+RFP, Tano Maero, Betong District, Yala 95110, Thailand
Opening Hours:
Sunday 8 am–2 pm
Monday 8 am–2 pm
Tuesday 8 am–2 pm
Wednesday 8 am–2 pm
Thursday 8 am–2 pm
Friday 8 am–2 pm
Saturday 8 am–2 pm
Phone: +66 73 230 413
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