17 Mar The little elephant that could

Sukhothai Thai is a restaurant run by a husband and wife who serve classic Thai fare, from spring rolls to curries, in a casual setting. The who concept of the restaurant originally came from a traveller backpacking through Asia. After meeting the girl of his dreams, Nuit, who coincidentally can cook, they decided to open up a restaurant. The couple started off by opening a cozy little restaurant in Pai, Thailand, called the Curry Shack. Nuit would come in to cook dinner every night after her shift at the hospital. Everything was prepared to the finest detail as she infused her meticulous nursing habits and knowledge of health to her cooking, creating her own unique style. It was a hit with the frequent travelers as well as the Thai locals. People just couldn¹t help but notice the enthusiasm of the local nurse who finally got the chance to showcase her other skills. They both came back to Canada. By 2008, with the much needed help from family and true friends, they opened Sukhothai. Their goal was simple: Make real Thai food.

Years later, this has led them to open up a few locations within the city. The Dundas West location is their third location. It started off as a whole in the wall and shortly found their claim to fame. They have also opened up another location in Vancouver called Kanchanaburi. The restaurant is a 60 seated space that offers a slight beach shack vibe.

The menu selection offers items such as Khao soi. This steaming bowl of egg noodles in a spicy, complex, curry-like gravy/soup with coconut milk is topped with crunchy fried noodles, making for a comforting meal, especially in this ridiculously cold weather.