Pad Talay Spicy Seafood Stir-Fry in Winnipeg
Pad Talay is our spicy seafood stir-fry: mussels, squid and shrimp tossed in a blazing wok with garlic, chili, Thai basil and clusters of fresh green peppercorns. It is bold, briny and fragrant, and one long-time regular says they order it all the time. Served with jasmine rice.
About Our Pad Talay
In Thai, talay means sea, and pad talay is the classic mixed-seafood stir-fry found in coastal kitchens across Thailand. Fresh seafood is cooked fast over high heat with chili paste, garlic, fish sauce, holy basil and green peppercorns, so the shrimp stay snappy and the squid tender while the sauce clings to every piece.
At Shaba Thai Cuisine, the fresh green peppercorns are the detail our regulars love: they burst with a bright, citrusy heat that is completely different from dried pepper. Combined with plenty of mussels, squid and shrimp, it is one of the most generous seafood plates in downtown Winnipeg.
What Makes Our Pad Talay Special
We cook Pad Talay to order and never hold it, so the seafood is never rubbery. The heat is genuinely spicy by default, but you can ask for a milder or hotter version. It is a favourite with guests who want an authentic Thai dish beyond the usual curry and noodle choices.
Pairs Well With
Balance the heat with a bowl of creamy Tom Kha soup or share it with a plate of Pad See Ew. Shrimp rice rolls make a light starter before this rich main.
Order Pad Talay in Winnipeg
Visit us at 561 Portage Avenue near the University of Winnipeg, Tuesday to Sunday from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Pad Talay travels well for takeout, or order online for delivery to Broadway-Assiniboine, West Broadway, Spence, Central Park and other downtown neighbourhoods.
What Guests Say About Our Pad Talay
Long-time regular
Google review
“I order the spicy seafood stir-fry all the time. I love the fresh green peppercorns they put in it.”
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Briget Marciniak
Google Local Guide
“First but not last time at Shaba Thai! Everything we had was so delicious! Started with the crab Rangoon and rice rolls (shrimp) followed by pad Thai (pork) and green curry (chicken) both level 7 spiced. It was so good we left full and…”
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Dan Krumholz
Google Local Guide
“Best Thai food I've had in years... Every dish was amazing. Would definitely recommend the pad siew and the Tom Kha soup. I will definitely come back to try more dishes.”
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Find Pad Talay at Shaba Thai Cuisine in Winnipeg
We are a small, family-run Thai restaurant at 561 Portage Avenue in downtown Winnipeg, a short walk from the University of Winnipeg, Central Park and the Exchange District. Dine in, call ahead for pickup, or order online.
Shaba Thai Cuisine
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Hours
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday – Sunday4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Service
Dine-in · Takeout · Delivery · Catering for small events