Tom Kha Soup in Winnipeg
Tom Kha is Thailand’s silky coconut soup: galangal, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves steeped in coconut milk with mushrooms, a squeeze of lime and your choice of chicken, shrimp or tofu. It is warming without being heavy, and a Google Local Guide named it one of the dishes to recommend at Shaba Thai. Ideal on a cold Winnipeg night.
About Our Tom Kha Soup
Tom Kha (tom kha gai when made with chicken) is gentler than its fiery cousin Tom Yum. Coconut milk gives it a creamy body, while galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves add a bright, citrusy perfume. A little chili, fish sauce and lime juice finish the broth so every spoonful is sweet, sour and savoury at once.
At Shaba Thai Cuisine, Tom Kha is served in a generous bowl that works as a starter for two or a light meal for one with rice. Guests recovering from a Winnipeg winter walk, students near the University, and anyone craving comfort food find it hard to beat.
What Makes Our Tom Kha Special
We simmer the aromatics fresh for every batch, so the broth tastes of real galangal and lemongrass rather than paste. Choose chicken, shrimp or tofu, and ask for extra chili if you like more heat. The tofu version is vegetarian and can be prepared vegan.
Pairs Well With
Our reviewer paired Tom Kha with Pad See Ew, and it is just as good beside Pad Thai or the spicy Pad Talay. Add vegetable spring rolls for a full spread.
Order Tom Kha Soup in Winnipeg
Shaba Thai Cuisine is at 561 Portage Avenue in downtown Winnipeg, near the University of Winnipeg, West Broadway and Central Park. We are open Tuesday to Sunday from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Dine in, call ahead for pickup, or order Tom Kha online for takeout and delivery.
What Guests Say About Our Tom Kha Soup
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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Shaina Sagar
Google review
“This is the best Thai food I’ve had in Winnipeg! The portions are so big & the flavours are so so good! We had the crab rangoons, green curry, coconut rice, & the pad Thai. The service was amazing and the lady that runs it is the kindest woman ever, such a great experience. Definitely coming back!!”
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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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Find Tom Kha Soup 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