Let’s be real: most supermarket curries are a culinary gamble. You either get a gloopy mess with scary ingredient lists, or you get a bland “curry-ish” soup. But Marks and Spencer—bless their overpriced Percy Pigs—actually tries. The Thai Green Curry is part of their “Count On Us” or “Gastro” range, depending on your region, but the vibe is the same: quality ingredients that don’t pretend to be homemade.
The sauce is the star here. It’s not too sweet (looking at you, some other brands), and it has that proper herbaceous punch from galangal and lemongrass. You can taste the green chillies, but it won’t make you cry. And the protein? For a meal that’s been sitting in a fridge, the chicken or prawns are surprisingly not rubbery. That’s a win in my book.
The Little Details That Make a Big Difference
One thing I love: the texture. Unlike some premium ready meals that are so smooth they feel like baby food, M&S Thai Green Curry has actual bits—slivers of green bean, chunks of bamboo shoot. It’s like they remembered that real Thai curry has vegetables in it. (Groundbreaking, I know.) Even the rice, if you opt for the version with rice, is fluffy and not that dreaded microwave-cardboard.
Marks & Spencer Green Thai Curry Sauce
But here’s my ironic side note: you’ll still pay a premium. A tray can set you back £5–£6, which feels steep for “instant” food. But compare it to a takeaway Thai curry that costs £12 and arrives cold? Suddenly, M&S wins the value argument. Plus, you can eat it in your pyjamas, which is a non-negotiable life upgrade.
