Pad Thai is often the first dish diners try when introduced to Thai food. A common street food in Thailand, it’s typically made of stir-fried rice noodles and veggies with seafood or chicken. And a Thai restaurant can be judged by the quality of this dish. These Calgary eateries have perfected it.
Near Motel Village in Northwest Calgary, Juree’s Thai Place is housed in a former Burger King restaurant. However, this is no fast-food joint. The restaurant serves authentic Thai food with a particularly delicious pad thai on its menu.
Thai Sa On has traditional Thai ambiance, authentic food and great service, and yes, the place serves a mean pad Thai.
Khao San in Thai means milled rice. Rice is an integral part of Thai cuisine and Khao San — the name means “milled rice” in Thai — serves authentic contemporary Thai cuisine including pad thai.
The White Elephant is located in The Pointe Inn, a hotel in Northeast Calgary. While the location is a bit inconspicuous, but once you find it — and its deeply delicious pad Thai — you’ll be glad that you did.
Open until midnight on Friday and Saturday evenings, Thai Bistro is great for a late-night pad Thai fix. Bring your own wine for a moderate corkage fee. Pad Thai and a glass of your favourite wine… perfect!