The drunken noodles were so so good. The squid and shrimp were perfectly cooked and the dish was…read morebursting with flavor. The texture of every element in this dish was perfectly thought out. They normally make it very spicy, but were able to accommodate us and make it mild. They did warn us that their mild was still considered quite spicy to some people. I would considered it to be closer to a medium. However, the spice is more of a slow burn and doesn't set your mouth on fire for the remainder of the meal.The Pad Thai was also delicious and had the right amount of sauce to it. Once again the shrimp was cooked perfectly. We also got their chicken coconut soup. The portion was massive and they were very generous with the amount of chicken and mushrooms they gave. The chicken was tender and juicy. However, we found that overall this soup could have used a touch more flavor. Service was friendly. After we left one of the servers came to find us as he thought that we dropped something. The price is slightly higher than some other Asian restaurants, but I would say that it's worth it due to the portion size and the quality of food you are getting. They have dog friendly seating. One thing that made the dining experience a bit less enjoyable was the amount of flies that were flying around.

Was up in Whistler recently and decided to look out for some new restaurants that I haven't tried…read morebefore and was absolutely thrilled to see a Thai restaurant! It is highly rated and I can see why! Each of the dishes had very authentic flavours and larger in portion. My favourites is the Pad Thai and the Beef Massaman Curry. The Pad Thai may be the best one I have yet! Pork Belly Pad Gra Pow would probably has been better with the traditional ground pork as we felt the pork belly was in the drier side, but it had really great flavour and fantastic with lots of rice! Space is quite limited in the restaurant so I would recommend booking early as this restaurant will get more and more popular.

Expensive for portions and quality of food. First time ordering for two people and over $80read more

Small family run place. We tried the green curry and the pad Thai…read more Portions were more than adequate and the taste was excellent. Highly recommend.

Wonderful! Both Food and service were excellent!! - Will definitely be visiting them again!read more

My second time ordering and my last to expensive. I ordered a small coconut rice 4 vegetable spring…read morerolls no flavor,the rice was good. Total cost $17. 85 you need a bank loan to eat here. I was shocked no meat.never again Lily

We needed a nice quiet place for dinner and the oyster bar across the street was, no bueno. We…read moresauntered over to Zab Zaab and had a wonderful meal. The service was spot on and very pleasant. We enjoyed a wonderful and meal with some delicious appetizers. I read the reviews and specifically asked for crispy calamari and it was melt in your mouth delicious. Prawn pad Thai and the curry were very good. I enjoyed the spring rolls which were fresh with crisp filling. Definitely a can't go wrong spot for me.

My wife and I were strolling along the seawall when we wanted to grab a small dinner. Zab Zaab…read morepopped up as highly recommended on Yelp and was close, so we chose to go there without reservations. We waited roughly 10 minutes for a table. The space overall is quite small. We were seated outside on the patio as it was the first table available. I didn't really like the table we sat at because it was on a slant and the the table was a bit wobbly so it made both sitting and eating a bit awkward. We shared an appetizer platter so I was able to try the following: - Spring Rolls: Good. Better and lighter than I expected. - Satay: Good/average. - Crispy Wontons: Average Service wasn't great. Rushed, not readily available, and both drinks and food came out fairly slow. Overall, it was ok. Nothing really outstanding in food or service, andexpensive for what we got. Would be willing to try again, but only if someone suggested it.

Great food at a fair price. The service was excellent. New location is much larger and was clean…read moreand tidy. We would definitely return and recommend

Located in a strip mall with easy parking, this Thai place has a dedicated vegan menu, which is…read morewhat prompted me to try it. I ordered their lunch special "SET Vegan" ($20), which comes with a tofu pad thai, tofu yellow curry, and steamed rice. You pick your spice level--I chose Thai spicy. The food came out in about 10 minutes. The pad thai was top-notch--balanced flavours, adequate richness--with plenty of puffed tofu (rather than the usual thin strips of firm tofu as per the classic dish). The yellow curry was solid, coming with mixed veggies and puffed tofu, but only moderate flavour complexity. Neither was all that spicy but still had a nice kick. For $20, the value was great--lots of food and good quality. Really nice spot, extremely vegan-friendly, fast and good service, and good value. Very much recommended.

This place expands my knowledge base of Thai dishes. Brian broke out from his parents' famous…read moreVancouver restaurant to branch out with his own tastes of Thai cuisine, making his theme "Thai street food". Don't look for chicken satays here - he's sick and tired of a lifetime of grilling these for customers. Yeah, for him, it's the pork. And ho boy, does he grill it well. Some dishes are 3 styles of pork, and I keep getting his pork jowls: the most buttery, soft pillowy grilled pork I've had in ages. But back to the street food part - it's more the vibe of the place: down-to-earth, 90's pop culture posters and Thai toys, a VHS player showing non-stop clamshell family movies (the other screen shows 90's and noughts' comedies and action movies pointed at the bar end of the kitchen). Sure, Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles, along with your Green, Yellow and Massamun curries abound on the menu, and they're all big portions bursting with flavour, but here's what I go for: The specials. Oh, they've showcased lemongrass fried rice, lard na, clam pancakes, ohhhh... most of the time (and we go almost once a week) these are all I order and I skip the regular menu. And the cocktails! Jerry has a lineup of such unique drinks that I just cycle through the menu, trying a different one each visit. She keeps tweaking the recipes until she's got each a perfect concoction before we even see it on the menu - I keep asking her what she's working on each time I'm there and she fills me in on her latest liquid experiment. Service is great - Nancy and team are all so friendly, they know when to leave you to enjoy and when to stop by and chat. It's a cozy, social place where the wok's always fired up and just makes me smile to be there every time I go with friends or family.

Nancy lured us in after we tried the pork skewers from the Sunday Ladner market. And we were not…read moredisappointed. First Nancy was so nice, she's not the owner btw lol. Super patient with our kids. The food was awesome! Great ambiance. We definitely will be back!

Ambiance: Stunning and elegant. From the moment you walk in, everything feels intentional and…read morerefined. Food: Elevated Thai cuisine with beautifully crafted presentation. Portions are small, but clearly designed for a fine-dining experience rather than a filling meal. Standouts: The Pad Thai was impressive and well-balanced, especially for someone very familiar with Thai food. But the highlight for me was the Organic Coconut Galangal Soup with Crispy Wild Sockeye Salmon -- deeply flavorful, comforting, and the dish that truly stayed with me. Service: Attentive and thoughtful. I was here for my birthday and received a greeting letter and card, which made the experience feel extra special. Value: Pricey, yes -- but when you factor in the food, service, and overall experience, it's worth it for a special occasion. Highly recommended for celebrations or a meaningful night out.

Went for afternoon tea. Very much white glove service, ita a fancy place. Interior is nice and they…read morecreated individual partitions for each table for more privacy. The bathroom aesthetic does not quite match as it's not as fancy as the rest of the restaurant. The courses serves were interesting. Some of the items reminded me of Chinese dim sum. The standouts were the chicken and peanut dumpling and the salmon. Impeccable presentation. Heavy on the coconut - it would be good to mix up the flavours a bit more and subtract one or two items with the coconut. A good way to try out this restaurant and have nibbles of different things.

Our trip to Whistler was greatly improved by a last minute visit to the Purple Panda. I love good…read moreThai and this restaurant hit the spot. We had Tom Ka Gai, Chicken Panang, and a satay appetizer and they were all perfect. The owner saw to our every need, and we could tell he was very focused on quality. We also had a remarkable dessert -- can't recall the name but WOW -- the owner said it would be excellent and it was!

My wife and I ordered take out from Purple Panda a couple weeks ago. Disappointing. First,…read moreofferings of both Thai and Chinese cuisine, maybe trying to broaden their customer base, did not work well with authentic preparation nor flavours. Do one or the other. We are Chinese seniors having grown up in Vancouver so we've had over 6 decades of experiencing the Asian culinary scene evolve in that time into something pretty spectacular when in the right hands. But what we got for $69 was meagre to say the least (pic attached). Maybe if this quantity was from Wild Blue or Bearfoot or Araxi, sure, but of course quality of everything would be over the top. We are also privy to Whistler prices for everything is higher than in Vancouver, but, "Where's the beef"? We'd like to see an Asian restaurant succeed in the Upper Village, but our patronage here has yet to be won. Too bad because we've seen almost a half dozen different restaurants come and go from this storefront. A couple were excellent and we were sad to see them disappear, but that was about 25 years and 15 years ago. Good Thai can be had with a car at Barn Nork near Green Lake/Alpine Meadows.

As per usual, a crowd favorite for a reason. Came here on a weekday at 5 PM and the place was…read morepacked already, and everything on the menu is a good option, but my favorite is the crying tiger beef because the beef is so tender and marinated well and the price is reasonable for the portion size. Great date night spot too, ambience is really nice except when it's busy it gets really loud.

Thai food is always a welcome meal, and Sawasdee is no exception. It's decent quality but we have…read morehigh standards. It's not exactly upscale but it's not exactly super casual either so make a reservation if you wanna dine here! So my family and wife got a myriad of dishes here including the crying tiger, papaya salad, prawn cakes, stuffed chicken wings, drunken noodles, and duck red curry. Everything is good, not mindblowingly good, but good for what you're paying for. Wish I could say one dish was a standout but everything is good so you can't go wrong with just pointing and hoping for the best hah!