Whitehorse’s Hidden Gem: A Filipino-Thai Fusion Feast!

🇨🇦 Whitehorse’s Hidden Gem: A Filipino-Thai Fusion Feast! Craving bold Southeast Asian flavors in the middle of the Yukon wilderness? Look no further than this unassuming eatery, where Filipino comfort food meets Thai spices and Canadian hospitality—all thanks to power couple Viki Su and Leo Amador! 📍 The Basics Name: [Restaurant Name] (Let’s keep the mystery alive!) Address: 38 Lewes Blvd, Whitehorse (look for the turquoise door and the smell of garlic rice!) Hours: Daily 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (no late-night cravings—chef needs sleep!) 🍛 MUST-TRY DISHES (Based on Local Intel!) 1️⃣ Adobo Fried Rice – $16 🇵🇭 • Yukon-raised pork belly braised in soy-vinegar adobo sauce • Served with: • Garlic fried rice (crispy bits included!) • Sunny-side-up egg (mix it all together!) • Atchara pickles (for that tangy crunch) 2️⃣ Thai Green Curry Poutine – $18 🇹🇭🍟 • Crispy Yukon gold fries smothered in coconut green curry • Topped with: • Pulled chicken • Fresh basil • Melted cheese curds (Filipino-Canadian fusion at its best!) 3️⃣ Halo-Halo Arctic Edition – $12 ❄️ • Shaved ice with: • Ube halaya (purple yam jam) • Coconut jelly • Local wild blueberries (instead of tropical fruits!) • Leche flan (because why not?) 4️⃣ Spicy Tofu Sisig – $14 🌶️ • Crispy tofu tossed with chilies, onions, and calamansi juice • Sizzling hot plate warning! (Listen for the “ssssizzle” when it arrives!) 🌟 WHY THIS PLACE IS UNIQUE • Owners’ story: Viki (from Manila) and Leo (a Yukon-born chef) met in Vancouver before moving north to fill Whitehorse’s Southeast Asian food void. • Local twists: Ingredients like caribou tapa (dried meat) sometimes appear as specials! • Winter warmer: Their sinigang soup (tamarind broth) cures -30°C chills instantly. 💡 INSIDER TIPS ✅ "Turo-turo" style: Point at what you want—no menu anxiety! ✅ Ask for the "Sukang Yukon": House-made vinegar with wild cranberries. ✅ Takeout hack: Order extra lumpia (spring rolls) for next-day snacks. 📸 PHOTO OPS 1️⃣ The "Fusion Platter" (best shared with 3+ people!) 2️⃣ Leo behind the grill (if he’s not too busy!) 3️⃣ The "Halo-Halo in the Snow" shot (ultimate contrast!) #YukonEats #FilipinoArctic #NoPassportNeeded