Hungry Thaiger is now a sit-down reestaurant

Nearly a year ago, I extolled the excellence of Hungry Thaiger, a Thai ghost kitchen in Oakridge Community Centre in suburban southwest Calgary.

But owners Somp (chef from Bangkok) and Travis (Saskatoon) have just realized a bigger dream: opening a full brick-and-mortar restaurant, a stone’s throw from the original.

Before

That means sitting down to a steaming plate of pad Thai noodles instead of slurping them down in a parking lot. Ironically, for logistical reasons, takeout isn’t initially available in this new home.

After

Either way, the food is fresh and fabulous, from standards like tom yum soup to more exotic bird’s nest noodles. Indeed, it’s arguably the best, most affordable Thai I’ve enjoyed in Calgary.

Excellent drunken noodles

But I’m not the only one to discover this gem. After a surprise CBC radio visit, it was standing room only, especially on weekend evenings.

Pro tip: The quietest times are early lunchtime on weekends.

Hungry Thaiger
3109 Palliser Drive SW, Calgary
Tuesday to Thursday opens at 4 pm, Friday to Sunday at 11 am. Closed Monday587-229-8386