Great Thai food should be authentic, whether its street food from Bangkok or a regional cuisine from the coasts of Thailand. Striking the balance between exotic yet familiar is hard to come by, but these five Thai restaurants in Calgary, Alberta do it best. Here’s our round up of where to get authentic Thai food in Calgary, Alberta.
“Khao San” in Thai means milled rice and is one of the authentic dishes served at this Thai restaurant. Khao San describes their cuisine as a blend of “the sour, sweet, salty, and bitter taste sensations of Thai ingredients [to] create a harmonious array of dishes that epitomise the flavours of traditional Thai cuisine.” The result are dishes like the Crying Tiger, which includes grilled, marinated rib eye and Thai Northeastern-style dipping sauce, and Pra Ram Long Song, which is grilled, marinated chicken breast in spinach and creamy peanut sauce.
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Juree’s Thai Place has racked up many accolades for “Best Restaurant,” and it’s no wonder why. The restaurant features street food from Thailand and their homemade curries are a must-try. Their dishes are meant to be shared, so you can order an array of “Complete Meals” which feeds two, three or four guests. These combination dinners include appetizers, entrees, and desserts including Fried Spring Rolls, Green Curries and Sticky Rice with Mango.
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Established in 1989, Thai Sa-On is a family-owned restaurant that has a long history of bringing their passion for Thai food to downtown Calgary. With over 100 items on the menu, you can bring even the pickiest of eaters to dine here. “Sa-on” means beautiful and delicate in Thai and their dishes and atmosphere embody this. Try one of their signature dishes like the Jacky Chan, which includes beef salad in a chili lime dressing, or Sa-On’s Tilapia, which includes a deep-fried tilapia topped with house garlic chili sauce.
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With a large seascape mural and yellow painted walls, the cozy White Elephant Thai Cuisine & Bar is loved by locals because fresh ingredients are flown in from Thailand regularly. Try their delicious Orange Stir-fry which includes homemade sauce, peppers, carrot, onion, broccoli, cauliflower, orange and cashew or any of their other stir-fry dishes. Many of their entrees are also gluten-free, which is a bonus for those with dietary restrictions.
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“The secret of making food that always tastes good: Putting in love is not enough. You need to understand the science behind it,” said Patcharin Smith, Owner & Pad Thai Chef, who expanded on the importance of correctly tasting food. With dishes that span the gamut of authentic and unique Thai flavors for every type of palette – from first time diners to experienced connoisseurs, everyone will enjoy these magical, fun and fresh dishes. Try the Drunken Prawns which include stir-fried crispy prawns with eggplants, smoked chili sauce and peanuts.
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