LOBO — Authentic Thai Curry Paste & Seasonings Since 1977
LOBO is one of Thailand's leading curry paste and seasoning brands, producing authentic Thai flavors since 1977. Owned by Globo Foods Co., Ltd., the brand has over 40 years of history and is one of the country's most recognized culinary exports worldwide.
WHERE TO BUY AUTHENTIC THAI CURRY PASTE
If you've searched "where to buy authentic Thai curry paste" or compared brands like Mae Ploy and Maesri, LOBO belongs on that shortlist. It's a genuine Thai-made paste — not a Western adaptation — built on the same fresh-herb tradition home cooks and Thai restaurants rely on, and it ships straight from Thailand rather than through a third-party import chain.
BRAND HISTORY
The company began producing curry pastes and stock cubes, releasing its first consumer packs of Asian seasoning under the LOBO name in 1977. The lineup expanded into sauces and seasonings through the 1980s, and by the 2000s grew to include ready-to-cook meal kits for dishes like Pad Thai and chicken rice. Today the brand offers more than 70 seasoning and dessert mix varieties, exported to over 30 countries.
NATURAL QUALITY
LOBO curry pastes are made from fresh Thai herbs and spices — lemongrass, galangal, garlic, chili — with no MSG, artificial coloring, or preservatives. The coconut cream curry range is ready to cook straight from the pack, no extra coconut milk required.
PRODUCT RANGE
- Curry pastes: green, red, panang, massaman, yellow curry, tom kha, tom yum
- Satay sauce and satay seasoning
- Meal kits: Pad Thai, chicken rice
- Dessert mixes: agar-agar, coconut pudding, pandan custard mix
POPULARITY
LOBO stands alongside Mae Ploy and Maesri as one of the most sought-after Thai curry paste brands internationally. It's a recurring answer in online cooking communities to the perennial question of where to find real Thai curry paste, and a staple for home cooks and chefs trying to recreate authentic Thai flavor outside Thailand.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is LOBO?
LOBO is a Thai curry paste, sauce, and seasoning brand made by Globo Foods since 1977, one of Thailand's leading culinary exports.
What's the difference between LOBO's curry pastes?
Green curry is the spiciest and most herbal; red curry is more balanced in heat; panang is thick and nutty; massaman is mild, with notes of nutmeg and cinnamon.
Do I need to add coconut milk to LOBO curry paste?
The coconut cream range is ready to cook as-is. The classic paste range requires adding coconut milk separately, per the recipe.
Is LOBO a good alternative to Mae Ploy or Maesri?
Yes — LOBO is a comparable authentic Thai brand, offering the same core curry paste varieties and full-Thai production, and is a common recommendation alongside Mae Ploy and Maesri for genuine flavor.
Can I buy LOBO with international shipping?
Yes, Pattaya-Shop.com ships original LOBO products directly from Thailand worldwide.
