Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range60-120 THB
About This Dish
A classic red coconut curry made with red chili paste, bamboo shoots, Thai basil, and your choice of protein. Richer and spicier than green curry with a deeper, more complex heat.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty3/5
Spicy3/5
Umami4/5
History & Origin
One of the foundational Thai curries, red curry paste forms the base of many other Thai dishes. The paste is made from dried red chilies pounded with aromatics, a technique that predates written Thai culinary records.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Steamed jasmine riceThai omelet (kai jeow)
Insider Tips
- 1Despite using dried red chilies, red curry is often milder than green curry
- 2Bamboo shoots are the classic vegetable pairing — they absorb the curry beautifully
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:geng daeng
แกงแดง
Say this: Gaeng Daeng (Red Curry)
Cuisine Region: Central Thai
Price Range: 60-120 THB
Best Time to Eat: Lunch or dinner
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Bangkok
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