1 /5 Makiko Takayo: The Worst Massaman Curry Ive Ever Had, and Ive Had Many.
I am genuinely shocked by how bad my experience at Thaii restaurant was. Having ordered Massaman curry from countless Thai restaurants across the country, I can confidently say this was the absolute worst version I have ever been served.
I ordered the beef massaman curry with coconut rice, expecting the rich, creamy, and nutty dish I know and love. What arrived was a pale imitation.
First, the consistency was completely wrong. The curry was watery and thin, lacking any of the luxurious, creamy coconut milk base that defines this dish. It looked and tasted diluted, as if it had been stretched far beyond its means.
Second, the promised components were missing or pathetic. The cashew nuts were totally absent. Didn’t find even a tiny piece. The beef was shockingly poor: low-quality, gristly, and cut into minuscule scraps that were hard to even find in the watery sauce. It felt like they used the cheapest possible stew meat scraps.
The coconut rice was the only passable element, but it couldnt salvage this disaster. For the price, this meal was an insult. It wasnt just subpar; it was a fundamentally failed execution of a classic dish.
Ive never felt compelled to write such a scathing review, but this meal was so profoundly disappointing it warrants a warning. Save your money and your taste buds. This is not authentic or even competent Thai food.