Thong Yip (Golden Flower)

Thong Yip stands out as a delicate, labor-intensive dessert from Thailand's royal tradition. Each flower-shaped piece uses only egg yolks, giving it a custard-like richness with 5 grams of protein. Prices start at 80 cents apiece, making it pricier than Lod Chong but more affordable than Itim Kati. It's 20% lighter than the average Thai dessert, ideal for a small sweet finish.