The origin of Thai Jasmine Rice

It is the most famous Thai rice, known around the world for its fragrant and slightly sticky quality. Jasmine Rice is one of Thailand's local varieties. Originally, it was found in Chachoengsao, and grown in the Eastern provinces. Later, authorities brought sample of the rice to Koke Samrong Rice Experiment Station in Lopburi, and developed the best jasmine rice varieties called "Dok Mali 105 variety" and "Kor Khor 15 variety". The rice became popular and widely grown in the North and North-east of Thailand.

How to select quality jasmine rice

Quality jasmine rice must be full grain with more than 7 mm. in length. The grain must be white, clean, and translucent (like jasmine petals), with no spot in the middle, no insect and no contamination. When cooked, the rice must be soft and slightly glutinous, with pandan-like aroma.

Thung Kula Hom Mali Rice (Jasmine Rice)

This first-grade jasmine rice is grown exclusively in 5 north-eastern provinces: Mahasarakham, Yasothorn, Roi Et, Surin and Srisaket. Using specially selected rice seed to maintain its original qualities, Thung Kula Hom Mali Rice (Jasmine Rice) farming can be done only once per year. The farming areas maybe arid, but they miraculously yield beautiful rice, with translucent long grain and unique pandan-like aroma.

How to select quality jasmine rice

Quality jasmine rice must be full grain with more than 7 mm. in length. The grain must be white, clean, and translucent (like jasmine petals), with no spot in the middle, no insect and no contamination. When cooked, the rice must be soft and slightly glutinous, with pandan-like aroma.

New Crop Hom Mali Rice

This first-grade rice is harvested in winter and undergo special technique to preserve its quality and aroma. The rice is soft, with delicate flavor and extra pandan-like aroma. New Crop Hom Mali Rice is great for those who love fresh jasmine rice. When steamed or boiled, the rice will be cooked quicker than regular rice. It is also slightly sweet, aromatic and clings together. Early Harvested Jasmine Rice is suitable for side dish, or rice soup.

How to select quality New Crop Hom Mali Rice

The rice must be harvested within 1 year before manufacturing process. It must be full shiny grain with more than 7 mm. in length. The grain must be white, clean, and translucent (like jasmine petals), with no spot in the middle, no insect and no contamination. When boiled, the rice must be easily cooked and soft, with pandan-like aroma.

All-Purpose Fragrant Rice

It is an excellent combination of first-grade jasmine rice and Rainwater White Rice, which are specially selected and combined with a secret formula by Metropolis Rice. When cooked, the rice is soft, slightly sticky, with great taste and pandan-like aroma.

All-purpose Jasmine Rice is great with any main course menu. Also perfect for fried rice, steamed rice, or rice with curry, you can turn this quality rice into variety of tasty dishes. The rice is suitable for those who wish to try different type of food, but pay a reasonable price.

How to select quality All-purpose Jasmine Rice

All-purpose Jasmine Rice is made with special formula and quality. It is carefully selected and packaged by modern technology. The grain is long, white and clean, with no contamination or undesirable smell.

Rainwater White Rice

Rainwater White Rice (or "Khao Na Pee" in Thai) is cultivated in traditional method, using only clean rainwater in rainy season and harvested in early winter. As a result, the rice is naturally grown and its unique flavor has been enjoyed by Thai people from the olden days.

Metropolis Rice exclusively selects quality rainfed rice from the best sources all over Thailand. The selected rice undergoes meticulous processes of quality improving, polishing, sorting, and quality control. Therefore, you can be sure that every package of our Rainwater White Rice contains high quality rice. When cooked, the rice is fluffy, slightly dry and impressively tasty.

How to select Rainwater White Rice

The rice must be clean, long, with no undesirable smell or insects or contamination. When fried, or topped with curry, the rice will not get soggy or mushy.

Selected Thai White Rice

Selected Thai White Rice is grown in Thailand's most fertile paddy fields, and selected only quality grains. When cooked, the rice will be fluffy and tasty. It is great for those who enjoy white rice.

How to select white rice

The rice must be clean, long, with no undesirable smell or insects or contamination. When fried, or topped with curry, the rice will not get soggy or mushy.