Pad Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodles) With Chicken

Chef Sand Tsoi's born in the south of Thailand, her culinary journey began in childhood in Isan, where she worked alongside her mother at their family restaurant.After moving to Canada in 2016, Chef Sand pursued a career in the culinary industry, enrolling in the George Brown Culinary School, where she combined her knowledge of flavours with modern techniques. Upon graduation, she was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year from StartGBC.After working alongside culinary giants in Toronto's food scene, where she developed her skills in Michelin-starred kitchens. Her dedication to perfection and her ability to create dishes that reflect her Thai heritage have earned her recognition in the culinary community. With a passion to share Thai culture through her food, she could often be found serving up Thai BBQ or her signature freshly blended curries at food festivals across Toronto.These signature dishes and fresh authentic flavors are unique in Toronto's food scene, leading to opportunities to showcase her food at TIFF, American Express Platinum dining events and collaborations across the city. She was the winner of the 2023 Resident Chef by Cookin award, an innovative platform for food entrepreneurs to share their meals in their local communities.In Thai culture, showing care often involves asking if a person has eaten yet, much like how Western culture asks, "How are you doing?" Chef Sand hopes to spread love and care through her food, sharing the warmth and hospitality of Thai culture with everyone she serves.

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