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Thai Green Curry vs Red Curry: Which Should You Order?
Quick answer: Both are Thai coconut-milk curries. Green curry is made with fresh green chillies and herbs, so it tastes bright and herby and is often the hotter of the two. Red curry uses dried red chillies, so it’s deeper, rounder and a little smoky. At Chilli N Chopsticks in Downtown Kitchener, both come with chicken ($17.99), fish ($18.49) or shrimp ($19.49), halal certified.
The difference at a glance
| Green curry | Red curry | |
|---|---|---|
| Chillies | Fresh green | Dried red |
| Flavour | Bright, herby, fresh | Rich, rounded, slightly smoky |
| Heat | Often hotter | Usually milder |
| Colour | Pale green | Orange-red |
| Base | Coconut milk | Coconut milk |
Our Thai curries and prices
| Protein | Green curry | Red curry |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | $17.99 | $17.99 |
| Fish | $18.49 | $18.49 |
| Shrimp | $19.49 | $19.49 |
Each comes with a bowl of steamed rice. Want something richer? Try our Laksam ($18.99), a Malaysian-style chicken curry in coconut milk, one of our Chef’s Picks.
Which one should I pick?
- Like it fresh and hot? Green curry.
- Want comfort and depth? Red curry.
- Ordering for a group? Get one of each and share with Pineapple Thai Fried Rice.
Both can be made mild, medium or extra spicy. More Thai dishes on our Thai food in Kitchener page.
Order Thai curry in Kitchener
Order online for pickup, get delivery on Uber Eats or DoorDash, or book a table at 183 King St E, Downtown Kitchener. Open 7 days: Sunday to Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
FAQ
What is the difference between Thai green and red curry?
Green curry uses fresh green chillies and herbs and tastes bright and often hotter. Red curry uses dried red chillies and tastes richer and rounder.
Which is spicier, green or red curry?
Green curry is usually the hotter one, but we can make either mild, medium or extra spicy.
How much is Thai curry at Chilli N Chopsticks?
Chicken $17.99, fish $18.49 and shrimp $19.49, with steamed rice.
Is your Thai curry halal?
Yes. Chilli N Chopsticks is halal certified.
Do you have Laksam?
Yes. Laksam, a Malaysian-style chicken curry in coconut milk, is $18.99.
Still have a question? Message us on Instagram @chillichopsticks_kitchener or call 519-208-9775.
