Foreigner FriendlyYes
✗VegetarianAdventurous
Spice Level
Price Range40-60 THB
About This Dish
Flaky, buttery Indian-style flatbread stuffed with spiced minced chicken, onions, and curry powder, pan-fried until golden and crispy. Served with a bowl of massaman curry sauce for dipping, reflecting the rich Malay-Muslim culinary heritage of southern Thailand.
Flavor Profile
The balance of tastes in this dish
Sweet1/5
Sour1/5
Salty2/5
Spicy2/5
Umami2/5
History & Origin
Roti mataba reflects centuries of Malay-Muslim influence on southern Thai cuisine, where Indian flatbread techniques merged with local spices to create a unique fusion dish.
Best Time to Eat
Perfect Pairings
Thai teaMassaman curry sauce
Insider Tips
- 1Found primarily at Muslim-Thai restaurants in the south
- 2Ask for extra curry sauce on the side -- it elevates the dish
How to Order
Point and say this to order like a local
Pronunciation:ro-tee ma-ta-ba
โรตีมะตะบะไก่
Say this: Roti Mataba with Chicken (Southern Stuffed Flatbread)
Cuisine Region: Southern Thai
Price Range: 40-60 THB
Best Time to Eat: Breakfast or dinner
Where to Try It
The best city to experience this dish
Krabi
The best city to experience this dish
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