MAGIC THAILAND
Neighbourhood ........ Dufferin Address ............ 842 Logan Ave Phone ............. 204-774-0839 Entrées .................... $ 10- $ 12 ciao ! reviews
Hidden gems are no rare sight in Winnipeg . Small , hole-in-the-wall restaurants covertly colour the city , steady with ‘ in the know ’ regulars savouring the secrecy of their spot . Although there is nothing sly about Magic Thailand ’ s bright green exterior , this off the beaten path eatery is undiscovered to many city-dwellers , yet to experience its masterfully executed Thai cuisine .
The magic in its name sparkles upon entering — diners are greeted with a sleek , white dining room scattered with glimmering statues and gold-plated elephants . This surprising oasis is seemingly distant from the outside industrial neighbourhood . Soft scents of warm spice drift through the air , piquing an appetite for steaming noodles and velvety sauces .
Cravings are quickly satisfied with a hearty curry . Here , red curry loads tender bamboo sprouts , carrot , and broccoli overtop a moat of deep orange coconut sauce . Mushroom panang is a tower of green beans with a mushroom medley swimming in amber sauce — shavings of makrut lime leaves inject sharp citrus that brightens the mushrooms ’ umami .
Miang puck ( lettuce wraps ) offer a refreshing DIY bite . A plate of chicken or beef and vermicelli is embellished with sharp ginger , lemongrass , crushed peanuts , and pickled garlic , which can be added to customize a soft lettuce wrap . Hot Thai chiles accompany , for those daring enough for fiery flavour .
Pad Thai flirts with subtlety and heat as well . A monochrome tangle of brown noodles does not prepare for the multi-dimensional sweetness , salt , and spice arising from a complex fish sauce . Diners can select a spice level from 1-10 , but err on the cautious side unless ready to sweat .
Thai-style stuffed chicken wings are listed as an appetizer , but could easily be an entrée for one . Deboned wings refilled with wonderfully spiced ground chicken are deep-fried to golden , crisp perfection .
The beauty of Magic Thailand shines through its carefully created dishes brimming with Southeast Asian flavours , cementing this gem ’ s status as a spot worth visiting .
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