Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range60-100 THB
About This Dish
A steamed fish curry mousse made with red curry paste, coconut milk, and egg, traditionally served in banana leaf cups. Topped with thick coconut cream and kaffir lime leaves.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty3/5
Spicy3/5
Umami4/5
History & Origin
A steamed curry mousse with roots in Khmer cuisine, hor mok was refined in Thai royal kitchens into an elegant dish. The banana-leaf cup preparation reflects the Thai tradition of cooking with and eating from natural vessels.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Steamed jasmine riceFresh cucumber slices
Insider Tips
- 1The banana leaf cup is not just for presentation — it imparts a subtle aroma to the curry
- 2Authentic hor mok should be silky smooth, not rubbery — the egg and coconut cream create the texture
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:haw mok
ห่อหมก
Say this: Hor Mok (Steamed Fish Curry)
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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