Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range60-100 THB
About This Dish
A rich, sweet Burmese-influenced curry made with pork belly braised in tamarind, ginger, peanuts, and a blend of warm spices. One of Northern Thailand's most beloved dishes with no chili heat at all.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty3/5
Spicy1/5
Umami4/5
History & Origin
Brought to Northern Thailand by Shan traders from Myanmar, gaeng hang lay has been adapted over centuries into a distinctly Lanna dish served at weddings and temple fairs.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Sticky ricePickled ginger
Insider Tips
- 1The curry tastes even better the next day when flavors have melded
- 2One of the few Thai curries with almost no chili heat -- perfect for spice-averse eaters
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:geng hang lay
แกงฮังเล
Say this: Gaeng Hang Lay (Northern Pork Curry)
Cuisine Region: Northern Thai (Lanna)
Price Range: 60-100 THB
Best Time to Eat: Lunch or dinner
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Chiang Mai
The best city to experience this dish
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