Thai Food Connection

You walk into this unassuming spot on Elm Street expecting another watered-down Thai experience, but the kitchen here knows what it's doing. The pad thai strikes that perfect balance between sweet and savoury without drowning in sugar, while the green curry arrives with genuine fire that builds beautifully. They're not afraid to give you proper spice levels when you ask for them – a refreshing change from places that treat 'medium' like it might offend. The som tam arrives properly dressed with fish sauce funk, and their larb has that essential herbs-forward freshness. Service moves at a decent clip even when busy, and the prices won't leave you wincing. It's the kind of reliable neighbourhood Thai that locals actually return to rather than just Instagram once.