🌶️ Patsara Thai – The Thai Restaurant That Deserves All the Hype!

📍 Address: 528 Carnarvon St, New Westminster 💰 Price: ~$15-25 CAD per dish 🌟 Why It’s Magazine-Worthy ✅ Authentic & Bold Flavors: • No "whitewashed" sweetness—spicy, tangy, umami like real Thai street food. • Chinese-Friendly: Balanced for Asian palates (less sugar, more herbs & heat). ✅ Must-Order Dishes: • Hor Mok (Steamed Curry): Coconut-egg custard + seafood melt—silky & rich. • Tom Kha Gai (Coconut Soup): Creamy galangal broth—gentler than tom yum. • Som Tum (Papaya Salad): Sweet-sharp-funky with shrimp paste punch. ✅ Hidden Gems: • Drunken Noodles: Wok-charred with holy basil (ask for "Thai spicy"). • Wings Zaab: Crispy-thick batter + juicy meat—unlike any other Thai wing. 💡 Pro Tips 🌶️ Spice Level: Ask for "Asian spicy" (default is mild). ⏰ Timing: Dinner rush = book ahead (or go weekday lunch). 🍚 Rice Hack: Dump Hor Mok sauce on jasmine rice—life-changing. “From coconut-curry seafood custard to nose-running papaya salad—Patsara proves Thai food isn’t just pad thai!” 🍜✨ #ThaiFood #VancouverEats