Massaman in Khao Sok แกงมัสมั่น

Massaman is a mild coconut curry with potato and peanut, the soft pot for a village dinner after the morning trade. Pawn in Ban Khlong Sok cooks it daily from 10:00 to 21:00.

Khao SokAbove the 40 to 80 THB marketkaeng matsaman kai Thai food hub

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Thaiแกงมัสมั่นไก่ · kaeng matsaman kai

PriceAbove the 40 to 80 THB market

RoomPawn, Moo 6

Clock10:00 to 21:00

What it tastes like

Coconut, potato, and peanut. Soft heat. Rice on the side.

How to order it

Thai name: kaeng matsaman kai (แกงมัสมั่นไก่).
Say: Khor kaeng matsaman kai, kap khao, khrap/kha.
The room also has a Western list. Ask for the Thai curry.

Typical price

2026 cash: Above the 40 to 80 THB market.

Where to try it

Pawn Restaurant, Moo 6, Ban Khlong Sok, Khao Sok, Surat Thani. 10:00 to 21:00. Above a 40 to 80 THB market plate. Skip this, go here: skip the Western list if you came for curry; massaman is the Thai pot.

Spice level and diet

Heat: Mild.
Diet: Chicken in the usual pot. Ask about a vegetable version.

Next plates

Back to the Khao Sok food hub for the neighbourhood rows.
Use the Khao Sok page if you want the walk, not a second dish.
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Green Curry is the nearby order if this plate is done.

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