Massaman: The King of Curries 👑🔥

Some dishes whisper.

Massaman Curry? It walks in like royalty.

At The Big Mango, Massaman has been our #1 selling dish since day one. Not Pad Thai. Not Khao Soi. Not Drunken Noodles (though they’re holding strong at #2 and #3 spots).

Nope.

Nearly every single day… Massaman takes the crown. And it’s not even close.

Honestly? I didn’t see that coming.

I’m a full-blown Khao Soi fanatic. Still am! But numbers don’t lie — and when guests are coming back multiple times a week for their Massaman fix, you pay attention.

So I had to ask myself: “What makes this curry the king?”

Massaman isn’t just Thai food. It’s global history in a bowl.

The name “Massaman” is believed to come from “Mussulman,” an old word for Muslim — a nod to the Persian and Indian Muslim traders who brought their spices to Thailand during the 17th century.

During the reign of King Narai in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, Thailand became a powerhouse of international trade. Persian, Indian, and Malay merchants flowed through the kingdom’s ports — bringing cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cumin, nutmeg.

The royal kitchens started experimenting.

They blended those warm, aromatic spices with Thai staples — lemongrass, galangal, chilies, shallots, and coconut milk.

The result? A curry unlike any other. Deeper. Richer. Warmer.

Less fiery heat — more layered, slow-building flavor.

It’s Thai cuisine meeting the Silk Road.

It’s diplomacy in delicious form.

And in 2021, it earned global recognition when CNN ranked it #1 on the World’s 50 Best Foods list. 2021 CNN’s “World’s 50 Best Foods”

King of Curries? The world agrees.

At The Big Mango Bangkok Kitchen & Bar, we respect the history.

But we cook with attitude.

đź‘‘ Massaman at The Big Mango

Our Massaman starts with a slow-simmered base of freshly ground spices and roasted peanuts. We fold in creamy coconut milk, tamarind for tang, and let it build into something bold and velvety.

Every bowl is made to order. No shortcuts. No standing pot of hot curry.

You choose your protein:

 

  • Chicken

  • Pork

  • Shrimp

  • Beef

  • Ribeye Beef

  • Tofu

If you ask me? Go beef flank.

We use high-quality flank that soaks up that sauce like it was born for it. Tender. Rich. Unreal.

The flavor hits deep: Savory. Slightly sweet. Gently spiced. Nutty. Silky.

It doesn’t punch you in the face.

It wraps you up and makes you crave the next bite.

Served with jasmine or ginger rice, it’s comfort food with a passport.

The flavor hits deep: Savory. Slightly sweet. Gently spiced. Nutty. Silky.

 

So Why Is It #1?

Because it’s balanced.

It hits spicy, salty, sweet, and sour without overwhelming you.

It’s bold — but approachable.

Exotic — but comforting.

Historic — but addictive.

Massaman doesn’t try too hard. It just wins.

If you haven’t tried our Massaman yet… this is your sign.

Come taste why the King of Curries wears the crown at The Big Mango.

 

One bowl and you’ll understand. 🔥👑

Come experience the story of Massaman Curry — a dish born from friendship, trade, and the art of Thai cooking — right here at The Big Mango.

Get your order in now 🙂