🌶️ Winnipeg Thai Food Adventure | Thida's Thai Restaurant

👩‍🍳 Chef’s Note: "Run by Thai classmates who refuse to compromise on flavor—every dish tastes like a midnight snack from a Bangkok soi." 🍛 Spice Odyssey: "Level 20" Chili Rice 🔥 The Heat: Standard spice tops at 10, but the kitchen "secretly" dials it up to 20 for those who dare. Thai chili-infused fried rice with charred wok hei, crispy pork belly, and a lethal-but-delicious nam prik pao (roasted chili paste) glaze. Comes with a side of milk (trust us, you’ll need it). 🍍 Other Must-Try Dishes: Mango Sticky Rice (Off-Menu): Uses imported Thai Nam Dok Mai mangoes—so sweet, they’re practically illegal. Iced Thai Tea: Not just a coolant, but a condensed-milk masterpiece with a hint of star anise. "Grandma’s" Green Papaya Salad: Made with pounded crab paste for that funky, authentic kick. 👩‍🎓 Chef Privileges (AKA: How to Eat Like a Local) Secret Menu Hack: Ask for "Khao Soi" (Northern Thai curry noodles)—only made on Sundays. Ingredient Intel: Every Thursday, fresh galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass arrive via a "mystery Thai grocery connection." Behind-the-Scenes: They still hand-pound curry paste in a granite mortar—no shortcuts. 💡 Survival Guide Spice Scale: 1-10 is a lie. *"5" here = "8" anywhere else.* Start low. Parking: Tiny lot behind the building—arrive before 6 PM or Uber. Pro Move: Order "Pad See Ew + Extra Egg" for the ultimate chewy, smoky, caramelized noodle experience. Final Verdict: "This isn’t just Winnipeg’s best Thai spot—it’s a culinary time machine to Thailand’s street stalls. Bring your own antacids." #WinnipegThai #SpicyAF #ChefSecrets #BangkokInWPG #NoPainNoGain #FoodieLife