Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range80-120 THB
About This Dish
Beef brisket slow-braised for hours in a rich, aromatic curry of massaman paste, coconut cream, roasted peanuts, potatoes, and warm spices including cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise. The long braising time transforms tough cuts into meltingly tender morsels in a deeply complex sauce.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty3/5
Spicy2/5
Umami4/5
History & Origin
Massaman curry has Persian and Malay origins, arriving in southern Thailand via ancient maritime trade routes. CNN once named it the world's best food.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Steamed riceRoti bread
Insider Tips
- 1The beef version is more traditional than chicken -- insist on massaman neua
- 2Tastes even better the next day when the spices have fully melded
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:ma-sa-man neua
แกงมัสมั่นเนื้อ
Say this: Massaman Neua (Southern Massaman Beef Curry)
Cuisine Region: Southern Thai
Price Range: 80-120 THB
Best Time to Eat: Dinner
Where to Try It
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Phuket
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