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Thailand's Richest Curry
What is Panang Curry?
Panang is one of the six Thai curries on the menu at Charm Thai Cafe in Doncaster, and the one that tends to surprise people who expect it to taste like green or red curry. The paste has ground peanuts blended into it, which gives the sauce a nuttier, thicker quality. Less coconut milk is used than in other curries, so the sauce concentrates and coats the protein more heavily. Kaffir lime leaves are torn in as it finishes.
Rin uses an authentic Panang paste imported from Thailand - the same paste used in Bangkok kitchens - and balances the sauce in the wok per order. The heat is mild and the richness is the point. If you are looking for authentic Thai food in Doncaster and usually find curries too hot, Panang is often the answer.
- Authentic Thai Panang paste imported from Thailand
- Ground peanuts in the paste - not added separately
- Thicker, more concentrated sauce than green or red curry
- Kaffir lime leaves torn in as it finishes
- Mild to medium heat - one of the gentler curries
- Served with jasmine rice
What Makes Panang Different
The Panang Character
Most Thai curries are defined by their heat or their broth. Panang is defined by its texture and richness. The sauce is thick enough to cling to the protein rather than pool around it. The peanut adds depth without being obvious. The coconut sweetness comes through clearly because the heat does not compete with it.
All Six Curries
Panang vs the Other Curries
Where Panang sits on the menu. Full details and the full six-curry comparison on the Thai curry page.
Panang
Thick, rich, nutty. Ground peanuts in the paste. Mild to medium heat. The richest of the six curries.
Massaman
The gentlest curry. Sweet, warming, influenced by Persian spice routes. The one to order if you want almost no heat.
Yellow Curry
Turmeric-based and mild. Warm and gently spiced - closer to South Asian curry than the others.
Green Curry
Herbal and fragrant with a fresh chilli heat. A step up in heat from Panang - lighter broth, more punch.
Red Curry
Deeper and earthier than green. Dried red chilli gives it more warmth and a slightly more robust character.
Jungle Curry
No coconut milk - the only one without it. Hot, clear broth with fresh herbs. The boldest by a clear margin.
Good to Know
Visiting Charm Thai Cafe
📍 Where We Are
67 Copley Road, Doncaster, DN1 2QP. Two minutes from the Wool Market and close to Frenchgate Shopping Centre. Street parking available nearby. More on what to do in Doncaster if you're making a day of it.
🕐 Opening Hours
Monday 12pm-9pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-9pm
Sunday Closed
🛵 Delivery Available
We deliver across Doncaster for just £2 - up to 8 miles. Call to order and pay by card over the phone. Collection from 67 Copley Road.
While You're Here
Other Dishes Worth Trying
Green Curry
If Panang feels too rich, green curry is the natural next step - lighter broth, more herbal heat, same authentic Thai paste from Thailand.
Dark Noodle Soup
Rin's signature dish - rich dark broth with noodles. Different character to Panang but the same depth of flavour. The dish regulars drive across Doncaster for.
Handmade Starters
Spring rolls, dumplings and fish cakes all handmade by Rin in our kitchen. A proper start before the curry arrives.
Common Questions
Panang Curry Questions
Find Us
Visit Charm Thai Cafe
Charm Thai Cafe
67 Copley Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 2QP
Panang curry Doncaster - Charm Thai Cafe, 67 Copley Road DN1 2QP. Open Mon, Wed-Sat 12-9pm.