Thailand's rice fields have been feeding the world for centuries, and it shows in the sheer variety available today, from the delicately scented jasmine grains found in restaurants everywhere to nutrient dense heirloom varieties grown by small farming communities. Whether you're after everyday fragrant rice for your dinner table or something special like riceberry or black glutinous rice, here are twenty standout picks from our Rice collection worth adding to your pantry.
1. Royal Umbrella Jasmine Rice 100%
A household name across Thailand, Royal Umbrella is prized for its soft texture and naturally sweet, floral aroma. It's the gold standard for jasmine rice and a safe bet for anyone new to Thai cooking.
2. Sandee Rice Jasmine Thin Siam 100% (5kg)
Grown in the Siam region, this long grain jasmine rice cooks up light and fluffy with a delicate fragrance. The 5kg bag makes it a great choice for families who go through rice quickly.
3. Chat Pathum Rice (5kg)
A reliable everyday rice that delivers consistent quality bag after bag. Chat Pathum is a favorite for home cooks who want dependable results without paying a premium price.
4. Buachomphoo RD 43 Rice (5kg)
RD 43 is a jasmine rice varietal known for its shorter cooking time and pleasant aroma. Buachomphoo's version is a solid, budget friendly bulk option for busy kitchens.
5. Natural Organic 100% Organic RD 43 Rice
For shoppers who prioritize organic farming practices, this certified organic RD 43 rice offers the same fragrant, fluffy texture without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides.
6. Khunnai Rice Organic RD 43 (1kg)
Developed in collaboration with Thailand's Rice Department and Ramathibodi Hospital's Faculty of Medicine, Khunnai Rice is grown by student farmers using organic methods, making it a great smaller format option to try before buying in bulk.
7. Khunnai Rice Organic RD43 Yellow Brown (1kg)
A lightly milled brown rice variety that keeps more of the bran layer intact, giving it a nuttier flavor and extra fiber compared to fully polished white rice.
8. Khunnai Rice Organic Riceberry (1kg)
Riceberry is a deep purple hybrid rice bred from jasmine and wild rice, celebrated for its antioxidant rich bran and slightly sweet, chewy bite. A favorite among health conscious cooks.
9. Khunnai Rice Organic Black Glutinous Rice (1kg)
Also known as "forbidden rice," this sticky black rice has an earthy, slightly nutty taste and turns a striking deep purple when cooked. It's essential for classic Thai black sticky rice desserts.
10. Chang Thai Organic Three Colour Gaba Rice
A colorful blend of germinated brown rice varieties, GABA rice is prized for its higher gamma aminobutyric acid content and hearty, multi textured bite, a fun way to add variety to your rice rotation.
11. Koshihikari Japanese Rice (2kg)
Koshihikari is Japan's most beloved short grain rice, known for its glossy texture and naturally sweet, sticky bite when cooked. It's a great choice for sushi, rice bowls, and any dish that calls for that classic Japanese stickiness.
12. Khunnai Rice Japanese White (1kg)
This Japanese style white rice from Khunnai is grown organically without synthetic chemicals by student farmers in Chiang Rai. It cooks up soft and slightly sticky, making it a versatile pantry staple for Japanese inspired meals.
13. Khunnai Rice RD43 (5kg)
For households that go through rice quickly, this larger 5kg bag of Khunnai's organic RD43 offers the same soft, fragrant grain with a moderate to low glycemic index. It's grown by student farmers at Chern Tawan Farm using organic methods throughout.
14. Naturel Organic Rice RD 43 (1kg x2)
Packaged in two convenient 1kg boxes, this organic RD 43 rice has a moderate to relatively low glycemic index and a twelve month shelf life. It's an easy way to keep a healthier rice option stocked without committing to a bulky bag.
15. Benjarong Fragrant Rice 100% (5kg)
Benjarong is a trusted Thai rice brand known for consistently fragrant, fluffy grains that hold up well for everyday cooking. This 5kg bag is a solid mid size option for regular rice eaters.
16. Golden Phoenix Jasmine Rice 100% (5kg)
Golden Phoenix delivers classic 100% jasmine rice with the soft texture and delicate aroma Thai cooking is known for. It's a dependable choice for anyone building out a pantry of quality jasmine rice.
17. Sandee Hommali Rice 100% Gold (5kg)
Grown in Ubon Ratchathani and certified by Thailand's Ministry of Commerce, this Hommali gold rice is milled to be extra soft and smooth, about twice as tender as standard jasmine rice. It's a premium pick for special meals.
18. ARO Jasmine Rice 100% Old Crop (5kg)
Old crop jasmine rice has had extra time to dry out after harvest, which gives it a firmer texture and helps the grains stay separate and fluffy after cooking. ARO's version is a great option if you prefer a less sticky finished rice.
19. Dinosaur Rice New Jasmine Early Season (5kg)
This early season jasmine rice keeps a touch of natural stickiness that produces a soft, fragrant bite, and it cooks best with a slightly higher ratio of water. It's a good pick for cooks who like their rice a little more tender.
20. Panomrung Fragrant Rice 100% (5kg)
Panomrung offers a reliable, everyday fragrant rice at a good value for larger households. Its clean, mild aroma makes it a flexible base for both Thai curries and simple stir fries.
However you like your rice, fragrant and fluffy, hearty and brown, or deep purple and sticky, you'll find it in our full Rice collection. Click any product above to shop it directly.
