Toronto Summerlicious at Wang Lang: A Royal Thai Experience 👑🍽️

Wang Lang has been on my radar as one of those insta-famous Thai spots that foodies won't stop talking about. When my Thai friends kept raving about it, I knew I had to try their Summerlicious menu—which had the most extravagant descriptions I've seen! 📍 669 King St W First Impressions: ✨ The moment you walk in, you're greeted by a stunning palace-style Thai feature wall on the left—dramatically left empty to create space. The vibe shifts from serene at the entrance to lively deeper inside, with a cozy little bar tucked away. Service was... adequate. The Food Journey: 🦐 Goong Pae (Shrimp Cakes) Crispy, oily, and served with tangy sauce—think Thai-style popcorn chicken. Fun, but not mind-blowing. 🍢 Nuer Yang Jaew (Grilled Beef Skewers) Tasted like a herbal jerk chicken—earthy, slightly sweet, but nothing extraordinary. 🌯 Hoi Jo Puu (Crab Spring Rolls) STARTER WINNER! Juicy minced meat & crab wrapped in crispy tofu skin—explodes with umami. Order this! 🍜 Tiew Ruer Wagyu (Ayutthaya-Style Beef Noodles) Massive bowl alert! Rich, aromatic broth with bouncy glass noodles—like pho's spicier, deeper-flavored cousin. 🦀 Choo Chee Puu Nim (Soft Shell Crab Red Curry) Creamy coconut base with lemongrass notes—pleasant but heavy, masking the crab's sweetness. 🍛 Gaeng Kari (Yellow Curry Beef) Best main! Tender, curry-soaked beef chunks (way bigger than instant noodle bits!). Only flaw? Underdone potatoes. 🍚 Kanom Krok Ma Muang (Mango Sticky Rice) An ambitious twist with coconut pancake—but the rice lacked that luscious coconut fusion. 🍦 Desserts: Coconut Pandan Ice Cream = Thai boba sundae (corn & coconut shine!). Ube Ice Cream = Pure, natural purple yumminess (my friend's fave!). Final Verdict: 💫 Gorgeous decor, thoughtful menu, but flavors lean safe & traditional. A solid Thai spot, but not "wow" enough to pull me back when there are so many others to try! #TorontoEats #TorontoFoodie #SummerliciousTO #ThaiFood #TorontoRestaurants #FoodCritic