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Massaman Wagyu Cheek

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Beef cheek braised 36 hours in our house massaman until it falls apart with a spoon.

Description

Thai-raised A5 wagyu cheek, braised for 36 hours in a massaman paste we make every Tuesday — cumin, coriander seed, cardamom, cinnamon, dried chillies, all toasted and stone-ground in-house. Coconut cream from Samut Songkhram, no canned stuff. Finished with roasted peanut, charred shallot, and a baby potato confit. Served with jasmine rice or roti — your call. The dish that earned our Bib Gourmand.

Features

✓Thai A5 wagyu cheek · 36-hour braise
✓House-ground massaman paste · zero shortcuts
✓Coconut cream from Samut Songkhram (small-press)
✓Served with jasmine rice or fresh roti
✓Heat level: mild (3 chillies on request)

Warranty & guarantees

In-house warranty· Same-night satisfaction guarantee · we don't charge for dishes you don't enjoy

Satisfaction guarantee

Didn't enjoy a dish? Tell your server — we'll replace it or take it off the bill, no awkwardness, no questions.

Return policy

Tasting-menu deposits fully refundable up to 48h before your reservation. Inside 48h, deposit can be moved to another date within 30 days.

Pricing

Single portion

฿690

For one · with jasmine rice.

✓180g wagyu cheek
✓Jasmine rice or roti
✓Pickled side

Share portion

Recommended

฿1,290

For two · with both sides.

✓360g wagyu cheek
✓Jasmine rice + roti
✓Pickled sides

Trust

4.8·482 reviews on Google 4.7·213 reviews on Facebook 4.9·156 reviews on Tripadvisor

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Team

Chef Ploy Saejew

Executive Chef & Founder

Khun Arm

General Manager & Sommelier

Khun Nim

Head of Pastry

Khun Tee

Host & Reservations

How it works

Source
Daily
Daily delivery from three farm partners in Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom and Chiang Mai. Seafood lands at our door from Samut Sakhon by 9am.
Prep
Morning of service
Chef Ploy walks every delivery in person. Menu is finalised that morning based on what arrived; printed daily at 3pm.
Cook
À la minute
Open kitchen — every dish leaves the pass under Chef Ploy's eye. We don't run more than 60 covers a night for a reason.
Serve
2h experience
Two dinner sittings (6pm, 8:30pm). Each table gets the same attention; no rushed turns.

In the press

Bangkok Post Lifestyle

Thonglor's quiet revolution: where modern Thai cooking grew up

2024

Time Out Bangkok

Bangkok's 20 best new restaurants of 2024

2024

Michelin Guide Thailand

Talad Thong Bistro — Bib Gourmand, 2025 selection

2025

Details

Title: Massaman Wagyu Cheek
Category: Mains
Tags: thai, curry, massaman, wagyu, mains, signature, michelin
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VAT rate (%): 7

Frequently asked questions

Can you handle dietary restrictions?

Yes — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and most allergies can be accommodated with 24h notice on a la carte and 48h notice on the tasting menu. Flag it in the reservation notes or LINE us.

How spicy is the food?

Authentically Thai-spicy by default, but every dish can be dialled to your preference (1–5 chillies). Tell the host on arrival; we'll match the kitchen to your table.

Do you take walk-ins?

Bar seats and the patio (4 tables) are walk-in. The main dining room is reservation-only — book 1–2 weeks ahead for weekends, same-week is usually fine on weeknights.

Is there a corkage fee?

THB 800 per 750ml bottle, capped at two bottles per table. Waived on tasting-menu pairings.