Pattaya’s “Pubic Hair” Croissant: The Viral Pastry Explained
A strange-looking croissant from Pattaya, Thailand, has gone viral because its topping looks like dark strands of hair, leading people online to nickname it the “pubic hair croissant.” (Indiatimes)
Despite the shocking appearance, it is not made with human hair. The hair-like topping is reported to be fat choy (black edible algae/seaweed), which naturally forms thin dark strands that can resemble hair when placed on food. (inkl)
The pastry is associated with Saiwan Bake House, where the unusual design became popular on social media. The croissant reportedly combines a buttery pastry with a sweet filling and a salty seaweed topping, creating a sweet-and-savory flavor contrast. (Indiatimes)
Why did it become famous?
- The appearance creates an instant “shock reaction.”
- It plays on internet humor and curiosity.
- People share it because it looks like something you would normally find accidentally in food—not something intentionally created. (Indiatimes)
So the “pubic hair” croissant is essentially a visual prank-style dessert made with edible ingredients, not a hygiene scandal. (タイランドハイパーリンクス)
