Thailand Guide

Massaman in Khao Lak แกงมัสมั่น

Massaman is a mild coconut curry of chicken, potato, and peanut, the pot for a table that wants the heat turned down. Bang Niang Market serves it on those same four afternoons, 14:00 to 22:00.

Khao Lak60 to 100 THBkaeng matsaman kai Thai food hub
Massaman in Khao Lak

Photo: Vee Satayamas from Bangkok, Thailand (CC BY 2.0)

Thaiแกงมัสมั่นไก่ · kaeng matsaman kai
Price60 to 100 THB
RoomBang Niang curry stall
ClockMon, Wed, Thu, Sat 14:00 to 22:00

What it tastes like

  • Coconut, potato, peanut, and warm spice. Soft, not fiery. Rice on the side.

How to order it

  • Thai name: kaeng matsaman kai (แกงมัสมั่นไก่).
  • Say: Khor kaeng matsaman kai, kap khao, khrap/kha.
  • Chicken is the usual pot. Beef is a different price if the stall has it.

Typical price

  • 2026 cash: 60 to 100 THB.

Where to try it

  • Bang Niang Market curry stall, Bang Niang, Takua Pa, Phang Nga. Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat 14:00 to 22:00. 60 to 100 THB. Skip this, go here: skip a beach massaman on Tuesday; the market is shut, and the junction stalls are the backup.

Spice level and diet

  • Heat: Mild.
  • Diet: Chicken and fish sauce in the usual pot. Ask if a stall marks a vegan pot.

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Common questions

Spicy?
No. This is the mild curry. Som tum is the hot plate.
Closed days?
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday the market is shut.