Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range60-100 THB
About This Dish
Tender chicken simmered in a vibrant green coconut curry made from fresh green chilies, Thai basil, bamboo shoots, and kaffir lime leaves. The curry paste is fried in coconut cream until the oil separates, releasing an intoxicating aroma before the coconut milk and ingredients are added.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty3/5
Spicy3/5
Umami4/5
History & Origin
Green curry is one of Thailand's most iconic dishes, with its color and heat coming from fresh green bird's eye chilies pounded into the curry paste.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Steamed jasmine riceFried fish
Insider Tips
- 1The green color comes from fresh green chilies and Thai basil, not food coloring
- 2Ask for pet nid noi if you want it slightly milder
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:geng kiow wan
แกงเขียวหวานไก่
Say this: Gaeng Keow Wan (Green Curry with Chicken)
Cuisine Region: Central Thai
Price Range: 60-100 THB
Best Time to Eat: Lunch or dinner
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Bangkok
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