Massaman curry is a rich, flavourful, and mildly spicy Thai curry. It is a fusion dish, combining ingredients from Persia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Malay Archipelago with ingredients more commonly used in native Thai cuisine to make massaman curry paste. The substance of the dish is usually based on chicken or other meat, potatoes, onions, and peanuts. The richness comes from the coconut milk and cream used as a base, as for many Thai curries.
In 2011, CNNGo ranked massaman curry as the #1 most delicious food in an article titled World's 50 most delicious foods. However, by a reader's survey, it ranked number ten. It remained at number one in the official, updated 2018 version.