Unfortunately we didn't have time to stay and dine in, but we had the brilliant idea to order…read moretakeout and bring it on the ferry ride home for a nice dinner! It's located in central Sidney and not far from the ferry landing. The staff were able to get us out order on time and we didn't skip a beat in making the lineup for our ferry home. We had the Phad See Iew noodles, Kow Phad Goong prawn fried rice, and the Peeg Gai Tod marinated chicken wings. Everything was great and the quality stayed throughout our ferry ride! The smell of the food was making people around us on the ferry jealous! :) The restaurant was able to provide us a couple of extra containers to use as plates and some cutlery as well. We will definitely come back here for a dine in experience!

An excellent choice for dinner for four…read more Ordered the house specially, Sabhai Spring rolls and the Phad Thai Gai (Chicken Phad Thai). The special came with a twist with the chicken being deep fried. Everything was excellent and it was no wonder as it was a full house at 5:15pm. Warm and friendly staff. A great dinner experience.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE Just based on a single takeout visit:…read morethe food wasn't cheap but it was good! === 2. FOOD Moo Tod Kratiem ($20) This is like the Thai version of pork tonkatsu - panko-breaded pork sliced up - that's served up on a bed of cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts. It was decent and my little guy like it but note for all parents: even requesting a dish to be "mild" can be seen as spicy for little ones! Gaeng Keaw Waan ($20) It's a green curry served with a bowl of rice - in it are chicken, peppers, carrots, and bamboo shoots. It's pretty good also but the same warning about "mild" applies here to parents of little ones :) Pad See-Ew Vegetarian ($22) You can order this with beef, chicken, or pork for the same price. It's decent with a hint of heat (when requested "mild"), but far too small for the price in takeout. === 3. SERVICE For a takeout order, the service was professional - they do get busy as the only Thai joint in the area surrounded by apartments, so call ahead for best results! === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's small, a little dim, but clean. Best to keep your groups to 6 or preferably 4 or smaller. Wheelchairs and baby strollers could theoretically fit, but they're a squeeze in the small gaps between tables. Parking is up to the driver's luck on the street out front.

Friendly neighborhood drop-in eatery. Very generous portions. Try the rock cod! I would skip the…read morePad Thai, though. It was okay, but there's so many other dishes to try. Explore the menu, and order extra rice instead.

=== 1. VERDICT/VALUE The value isn't in the portion size…read more(it's on the smaller side); it's really in the taste of the food and the service - worthy candidate to be on your list of Thai places when in Victoria! Note: those with kids will find there is no kid's menu, so be prepared to share or bring some home :) === 2. FOOD Thai Iced Tea ($4.50) Served in a tall, slim glass - lovely! Som Tum Thai (Green Papaya Salad, $16) A little on the small side for the price, but the flavours and mix of crunchy textures delight! Ruam Mit ($20 for 2 people) 2 x chicken satay skewers, 2 x spring rolls, and 2 x fish cake patties: the taste makes it worth the price of admission! Egg Fried Rice ($12.95 for large) So the portion is small for the price, but the flavour is delish and comes with that authentic taste that could only originate from a wok that had the right heat and cooking technique! Gang Dang (red curry, $19.50 with beef) This red curry has bamboo shoots and peppers, as well as your choice of prawns, chicken, pork, beef, or tofu. It comes in a small bowl and does not include rice so this may be the worst value on the menu, but the flavour is spot on. Pla Lad Prik (deep-fried fish, $25 for red snapper) You could do base fish for $1 less. The price is steep for what you get, but you will enjoy each mouthful. We got the sauce on the side which was good for us (your preference may differ) - it's sweet-and-sour like with chopped veggies. Nam Sai (like pho, $18.50 with pork) It's like a Thai version of Vietnamese pho! Comes with your choice of beef or pork. Nice and flavourful without being too strong or making you feel thirsty afterward. This might be the only item on the menu that aligns with the value/portion size! === 3. SERVICE It was good overall: reservation was taken easily and honoured, server was quite attentive and apologetic when she brought the incorrect dish and when the table seemed dirtier than expected upon arrival. No worries here! === 4. ENVIRONMENT It's a neighbourhood joint that shares the building with a framing company. Older on the outside and inside - to get up and into the place may be a challenge with those navigating a wheelchair or baby stroller. There are a decent number of tables for groups up to say, 10 or so amid the older, perhaps intimate decor. Parking is however lucky you are between the businesses; at least 5 spots appear to be available on the side of the building.

Fish sauce chicken wings were so old. The bones were dark brown, flesh was so hard and inedible…read more Papaya salad had old translucent tomatoes and more julienned carrots than papaya. They don't serve sticky rice. This is not a good place to eat. I've tried eating at many Asian restaurants in Victoria and many, especially Vietnamese and Thai are overly gentrified rubbish. How does this place get good reviews?

Best Thai food in town. Had the Tofu bites, the Massoman lamb shank and the Crying Tiger salad…read more Both agreed that this was special and that we will have to go back. Good food is not cheap and it takes a while to prepare properly. Phen is a wonderful chef and we were lucky enough to meet her and her husband Joel. Service was discreet and well done. Highly recommended.

I asked for more on the cooked side on the special with fish (no price but found out later is was…read more$36 on the bill.) I don't like my food raw.i was then told that I shouldn't ask as the chief knows how to cook the fish perfectly and attitude as if it was disrespectful to even question how it would be cooked....well it came out RAW RAW RAW!! It was so RAW that it was cold and probably missed the grill completely. The pad see ew had chicken which tasted liked it was dipped in acid spice even though we order mild. The only decent plate out of five was the crab cakes, which was an appetizer. The thermostat must have been set to 100 degrees Fahrenheit as we were shedding clothes and holding cold water to our face as my whole party was overheating. Great way to end my birthday and waste of an hour in the car to be hit with a high bill with very little to be happy about. We all couldn't wait to leave and never come back.

We just had a quick luncheon today and it was delicious! Drunken noodlea and a colleague had a…read moreluncheon special. Tasty and great service! More folks from UVic should pop down for lunch!

February 2026. "A Comedy of Errors" Thai Lemongrass, for the…read morepast several years, used to be one of our favourite restaurants where we had often enjoyed lovely meals, but when we went there recently, it was immediately obvious that it had changed hands. The waiter was totally unknowledgeable about the menu, and his service was slow and hesitant. We were served cold tea and when we asked for hot tea we're told that they had forgotten to plug in the water heater. After a second serving of cold tea, third time lucky, and the waiter brought us tea that was hot! We proceeded to order our meal, and when we asked for mild curry, we were told it would cost extra because the cook would have to add more coconut milk. When we expressed our amazement, the waiter said he would check. He came back with the manager/owner, who said no, a mild curry would not cost extra! Every course of the food, when it eventually arrived, was cold or luke-warm and the meat (lamb) that I chose for my curry dish was gristly, fatty and tough. When our main courses arrived, one was missing. The waiter, who had started to walk away, seemed surprised when we asked where our son's meal was. He couldn't remember what we ordered, so we told him and he said he'd check with the kitchen. My husband and I proceeded to share our almost cold meals with our son and waited for the his meal to arrive. It was very cold in the restaurant, so we kept our coats on during our meal. When we asked if the heat could be turned up in the restaurant, waiter brought a small space heater which could not be plugged in near us because the waiter couldn't find an outlet to plug it into! Consequently, he plugged it in on the other side of the room. My husband finished eating and excused himself to go out into our car to start it and turn on the heater so he could warm up. Our son's meal arrived at last and we asked for it to be packed up to take home. When it was time to pay for our meal, I mentioned to the waiter that I didn't think we should pay for the lamb curry that I had ordered because we couldn't eat the meat, and only ate some of the undercooked hard potato. I pointed out the majority of my mail that was left in my bowl. The waiter said he would have to ask about this and went and got the manager owner again who said to me that I couldn't expect to eat for nothing, but he would deduct 10% off my meal. He was adamant about this until my 6' 2" son stood up from the table when he immediately agreed with me that I should not have to pay for this inedible meal. Despite all this, the meal still cost us $80+. Another family had arrived and sat at adjacent table to us. They kept their coats on too, and decided to order their meal to take away so that they could eat it at home rather than sit in a cold restaurant. Much needs to be done by the new owner of this restaurant to train his staff and to improve his own attitude towards his customers. Needless to say, we will not be going back to Thai Lemongrass!

We decided to try this spot based on reviews... WOW! They sure do live up to the hype! Fun-rustic…read morebuilding - total throw back! The service was spot on... quick, efficient, attentive, and friendly. The dishes were fresh, flavorful, generous serving, and reasonably priced! So so good... no tummy aches, just full happy bellies! Our kids loved every bite... pad Thai, little golden boat appetizers were so good too! and the Curry- OMG! So yummy. Just go... you'll love it!

Woooooo, this place was on the way back to our Airbnb and it worked out perfectly! It was quite…read morehappening when we got there, but we only had to wait about 5 minutes for a table. The interior was very unique, cabin-esk yet with Thai decor. Service was good, nothing much to talk about as we knew what we want and ordered. Nothing fancy here. I ordered my typical chicken pad thai and my friend a panang veggies. We both loved our order and it hit the spot. Our fruity drinks helped with the spice and overall satisfied with our dining.

Food is AH-MAZING! Great customer service.. Very affordable. Great location. Definitely recommend.read more

Best Thai food EVER! Stopped in today for lunch and Emily…read moreThe Great helped us. What a great employee for a great place! We will be back! (Maybe tomorrow!)

The food was excellent! We ordered the Pad Thai Gai and the Panang Gai. The Pad Thai was one of the…read morebest I've had: perfectly seasoned with plenty of chicken and yummy egg. The curry had so much chicken and had such a wonderful flavor with the fresh lime leaves. It was hard for me to stop eating, although, I eventually had to! Most dishes can be made gluten-free and the server was very knowledgeable. The service was perfect. We had a bright and cheerful server who tended our table very well.

My friend was craving Thai food, and this place came highly recommended by a local. I was very…read moreimpressed by their wine options -- especially since we were visiting during the strike. Portions in Victoria seem to be much more generous than in Vancouver; once again, we struggled to finish and I ended up taking some leftovers. We ordered fried tofu as an appetizer, along with pad thai, tom yum soup, and beef stir-fry. Taste-wise, I was happy that the dishes were actually spicy enough for me, but all of them also leaned quite sweet.