Best Thai Restaurants 2011

Maenam

1938 W. Fourth Ave.
604-730-5579
Maenam.ca

Angus An’s Maenam (Gold) is in a class of its own. Deeply rich and layered curries and soups pair perfectly with salads full of citrus, fresh herbs, and lemongrass. “The crispy oysters with nam jim sauce alone are worth a trip,” said one judge. “This is Thai food in which carefully sourced ingredients are married in fresh and unexpected ways. Maenam is elevating Thai food in much the same way that Vij’s made us rethink our notions of Indian cuisine.” Silver goes to Sawasdee Thai (which, one judge pointed out, also packs up the city’s best takeout Thai). And Bronze goes to the downtown location of the family-run Salathai. Honourable Mentions this year go to Simply Thai and Tang Thai.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finalists for Best Thai Restaurants 2011

Sawasdee Thai 4250 Main St. 604-876-4030 Sawasdeethairestaurant.com

Salathai 102-888 Burrard St. (this location only) 604-683-7999 Salathai.ca

Simply Thai 1211 Hamilton St. 604-642-0123 Simplythairestaurant.com

Tang Thai 1779 Robson St. 604-893-8424 Tangthai.ca

 
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