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Chaiyo by PAI

4.1 (16 reviews)
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Khao Mun Gai
Tianle C.

The food court at the fourth floor of cibc tower is very quiet and the furnishings are very nice and modern. Chaiyo is the best option for chicken rice (i.e. Khao Mun Gai) in downtown toronto in my opinion. First time i went the food wasn't served warm but second time around it was perfect. Even when it wasn't warm its still better than other downtown offerings including Chinatown.

Khao Soi with grilled chicken
Arri Y.

Finally got to try the new sister restaurant if PAI inside the brand new TABLE food hall! The location is pretty great, it's right on top of Union Station and very easy to get to! Unfortunately it is closed for the weekends (the food hall seems to only operate on the weekdays to cater to the office workers). But it's a great place to meet up with people and also enjoy food! I tried the Khao Soi with grilled chicken, Chicken Pad Thai with crispy chicken and the Thai Milk Tea. Altogether comes out to right at $50. The Khao Soi broth was very rich and flavourful, and definitely tasted authentic and satisfying! The Pad Thai was also good, could note the tamarind flavour that was coming through, and the noodles were a nice soft texture. Both dishes came with a decent amount of protein, and I definitely prefer the crispy version for the texture! The chicken was cooked well and don't have much to complain about there. Only critique is that the dishes were served in takeout containers rather than the bowls/plates that I've seen from other reviews, even though I ordered for dine-in, and at pretty chill afternoon time where it wasn't busy at all. Portions could be a bit better as a main, but it is a decent size for a small meal. The Thai milk tea was also great, it comes in a bottle but you get a decent amount, and there's a strong Thai tea flavour that comes through. For the price it's a bit pricy if you see it as takeout food, but the quality is there if you need a quick bite and are craving Thai food!

Wei L.

Expensive place for lunch. They offered quality food with smaller portion compared to PAI. If you have plenty of time, it would be better to dine in PAI instead. But if you are in rush, not a bad choice. Ambiance is great for business lunch, friends gathering as well as coffee chat etc.

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Ada L.

Chaiyo by PAI is located within TABLE Food Hall located on the 4th floor of CIBC Square, accessible by either escalator or stairs. It is accessible via the PATH and Scotiabank Arena. There are currently 4 vendors open within the shared space, Chaiyo being one of them. The concept of Chaiyo is Thai street food in a fast casual environment. There are dishes you can order which are prepared on the spot or a hot table in which you can choose several items. There are also bottled beverages like PAI's Thai iced tea. My friend and I stopped by Chaiyo on a Monday evening. The food hall was pretty empty although there were a few tables with customers. We ordered our food and we were given an electronic buzzer which would light up and buzz once our food was ready. Food wise, I ordered the khao mun gai (Thai-style Hainanese chicken rice) and my friend ordered a shrimp pad thai. We both shared the dishes and both were equally delicious. The rice in the khao mun gai had flavours of ginger and was extremely flavourful! Overall, great new space and concept by the owners of PAI. A bit pricey but eating here once in a while is okay. It's a great thing that the food hall is somewhat hidden where not a lot of people know about it currently.

Janey T.

Ordered the chicken and rice which amounted to $20 and it was delicious! Tasted healthy and loved the sauce that went with the rice!

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Eileen L.

I personally love Pai and Thai food, but this was a miss for me and my friends. Chaiyo is located in the new food hall on the 4th floor in the CIBC square. We came here for lunch on a weekday, and we both got the two dishes+carb option. For the carb you can choose between fried rice, noodles, salad, and steamed rice. But when I asked for salad, they said they didn't have any ... For the sides I got stir fried calamari with curry, and sweet & sour fish, and I ended up getting noodles as the carb. This was over $20 after tax and tip, which is expensive for food court. The food I got was also cold, and only tasted ok. The calamari was plain tasting, and I did not like the noodles. The sweet and sour fish was tasty though. There were free small chili oil containers, I tried one and it was very good, quite spicy. People behind the counter provided quick and efficient service. If I'm ever craving Pai I would go to the restaurant instead of this food court, it is too expensive and the food did not taste the best.

Elaine S.

Another CIBC food court try, I love steamed chicken so I had to give this a try. The only disappointment to this meal was it was a very small portion for the price point. I was still very hungry from the meal but all the flavors were there. The sauce was a nice touch to tie it all together. I will be coming back here to try their other dishes, so maybe my opinions will change.

KHAO MUN GAI Hainanese chicken rice, with poached chicken on ginger-garlic rice with winter melon soup. A must try!
Aileen J.

I've always wanted to try Hainanese chicken rice and my first trying the dish from Chaiyo did not disappoint. You can order the chicken crispy or poached. I had the poached version which I think is the traditional way of making this dish and it was delicious. However, the rice for me was the star of the show. It was so flavourful! The winter melon soup was also a great accompaniment and was quite tasty. I didn't add the ginger and garlic sauce as the dish was already great as is.

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Solid chicken pad Thai. Good portion. Delicious. Made fresh to order. Would definitely be back.

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4.3(169 reviews)
2.5 km•Bay Street Corridor, Downtown Core

Been here twice and had two very different experiences…read more I was here for the first time on March 15, 2025, for my birthday dinner. I'd made a reservation for four which was great because the restaurant was very busy. My group ordered several different full-sized entrees and shared the meal family style. The dishes were all executed flawlessly. I came here again for a work team lunch in August 2026. It was easy to book a reservation for a large group; the restaurant was not busy at all on a weekday afternoon. Most of the group ordered from the lunch special menu offered at the time which allowed diners to pick around three menu items from the special menu for around $22. The server was honest and explained that the items on the lunch special menu are not made to order and are prepared in bulk. I really appreciate this honesty, as I ended up ordering from the special menu and experienced the difference in quality. The waiter was again honest and courteous when the bills came out, reminding us that gratuity was already included. He was also friendly and helpful when we asked for a group photo before heading out.

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4.1(397 reviews)
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This place is amazing every time I go. We sat on the patio, which was lovely. It's even decorated…read morebeautifully with this kayak filled with roses. And it seems like they've bought the place next-door and that has a sort of under the sea theme, which is really cool. Our server was really quick to come over and help us get her order and give us some good suggestions. We got the appetizer with The wrapping being made of tofu. They were delicious! Very flavorful. Khao Pad was delicious with nice baked chunks of pineapple in it and these little crispy bits that I don't know what they were, but they were delicious. We also had the Pad Gra Prao which was spicier which I love, and the egg was cooked perfectly and the green beans have such a nice crunch of them. This is for sure my favourite Thai restaurant in Toronto.

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Hanging fish in the interior.

Koh Lipe - Luok Jhim  (Steamed Shrimp, Mussels, Squid & Fish with Chili Lime Saucehttps://www.instagram.com/the.wanderin.foodie/)

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4.3(92 reviews)
1.8 km•Church-Yonge Corridor, Downtown Core

So busy on a Thursday! Not a big place but filled with people. Their known for their papaya salads…read moreand get ready for some heat! Lol Food is good here. But when it gets busy, service is lacking.

We made a reservation for a weekday lunch. The restaurant was busy but not packed…read more I definitely recommend ordering to share rather than eating only one of something. I found the dishes to be quite heavy-handed on the seasoning (borderline too salty), so the variety helps. Panang Curry - very flavorful, slightly sweet, and very savory. Had a nice kick to it! Som Tum Tod (fried papaya salad) - ordered it because it was their signature but I thought it was too salty and crunchy. And I got kind of tired of the fried aspect of it. Wished I ordered the fresh papaya salad instead. The heat and garlic is nice though. Decently sized portion so you can share it with the whole table. Pad Woonsen Cha-Om (Minced Pork & glass noodle, egg, garlic and acacia leaves) - my first time trying this dish! It was really good! It kind of filled the role of "fried rice" to me, mellowing out all of the stronger flavours of the other dishes. Still quite flavourful on its own too. Felt like a Thai-spin on the Korean dish, Japchae. Kai Yang (grilled chicken) - oh my gosh the sauce this chicken comes with is TO DIE FOR. I want to buy it or learn how to make it. It's so fragrant, fresh, spicy, aromatic, and just the right amount of fishy and acidic. We were very full sharing these 4 dishes between 3 people. For the fact that this is Michelin Bib Gourmand, I think it is well-priced and a great place to try!

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