My husband and I got takeout from Cha Baa Thai and we were totally blown away. The food was…read moredelicious and the Spicy Noodles were legit spicy! :) We got the Spicy Noodles with Chicken ($13.50), the Panang Beef ($12.95) and a small steamed rice ($3). We were stuffed silly and everything was amazing. The Spicy Noodles had a lot of lean chicken in it, which I loved. It also had green beans, bell peppers (red and green), egg, bamboo shoots and eggplant. It had a good fiery kick to it and the portion size was great. We really enjoyed this dish. The Panang Beef had a bit of spice to it too, but not as much as the Spicy Noodles. It was full of lean and tender beef, bell peppers, green beans and cabbage. The peanut sauce was so good, although a bit oily. I really enjoyed this dish too. My husband absolutely loved it. My dad loves Panang Beef, I'm seriously considering bringing him to Halifax (from Ottawa) so he can have the Panang Beef here, lol, well and obviously get a vacation out of it too, haha. Yup, it's that good ;) The small steamed rice was the perfect size for the two of us. It was nicely cooked. Service was friendly and efficient. Our food was ready in 15 minutes. They have a small area where you can sit and wait for your takeout orders. The dining room is sizeable. They only have indoor dining though, no patio. Street parking only. If you like Thai food, I would definitely recommend Cha Baa Thai. Delicious food, excellent prices, quick and friendly service, what's not to like?

Another gem in the city, if you like soup or vermicelli. Nice little ambience, friendly and fast…read moreservice and stellar food in great sizes to fair prices. What else can a guy hope for? During my most recent 4 day visit in the city, I had to go twice, it was so good! Will again for sure.

Talay Thai is my go-to when I want something quick, comforting, and won't require a second…read moremortgage. I'm systematically eating my way through the menu, and so far everything has been consistently good--not mind-blowing, but definitely better than average. The soup situation: You've got two choices--Tom Yum or Tom Kha. Go with the Tom Yum (also listed as Tom Yam). Their Tom Kha is way too sweet. The Tom Yum though? Nice spice level, great flavor. Is $8-9 for a small bowl a little steep? Sure. Do I order it every single time anyway? Absolutely. The mains: I've tried a bunch of options, including the ginger chicken, basil chicken, sea bass with mango chili sauce, pad kee mow, glass noodles--all winners. Veggies stay crunchy, meat is tender, and the spice levels are approachable (spice enthusiasts can request chili oil on the side). The menu is fairly limited--basically the same six stir-fry options with different proteins--but honestly, I respect the "do fewer things well" approach. Portions are generous and meant for sharing. My only gripe? The side of jasmine rice never seems proportionate to the number of people, so I always end up asking for more. Pro tip: Their wine pours are generous. Excellent value compared to most Halifax spots. Bottom line: This isn't going to revolutionize your Thai food experience, but it does exactly what good Thai food should--be a little sweet, a little spicy, and deeply comforting.

Great service and excellent food-- Talay still shines among Halifax's Thai spots. Pad Thai, Currys…read moreand spring rolls were all excellent

This location in Beechville has only been open for a year. It is very spacious inside, but parking…read moreis limited. The food is fresh and flavorful. They were out of the papaya salad so, we ordered the spring rolls, mango salad, and chicken satay which was so yummy! To accommadate for the vegetarians, were able to order the lemongrass veggies, eggplant, and spicy noodles vegan. While we dont typically eat vegan, these dishes were delicious! The chicken pineapple fried rice was also really good. I ordered a thai ice tea, thinking it was a milk tea and was surprised that it was more like a lemonade. The waitstaff was very courteous and quick with their service. Definitely a delicous meal I highly recommend!

Went here tonight with friends- great atmosphere/ fun and inviting- and the waitress was great to…read moreadd suggestions and give us time to have our drinks and explore the menu- Another friend arrived as she knew and she gave us time to explore the menu after we put in our apps so very good timing- The food was very nice and I'd come again a recommend!!

food is pricy 10 dollars for a Thai tea and it's not even…read moregood Cambodian rice bowl is the worst rice bowl I ever had

Won't go back...the chicken burger was just swimming in this awful sweet sauce.. Restaurant was…read morefreezing as all the cold air comes in while you were trying to eat this crap food... If I could give it a zero start I would.

The best bang for your buck lunch spot by far. Definitely authentic and great tasting. $14.50 for…read morethe lunch penang came with rice and a salad roll along with a generous sided portion of dipping sauce. Great food and ambiance with so many plants all over the entire restaurant. While I was happy with the food and price, service is definitely lacking. We didn't get water the entire time we were in the restaurant and the lunch meals took way longer than it should have for it being 2 in the afternoon on a Monday with only two other tables occupied. The lunch took about 40 minutes to arrive which was quite brutal and the beer glasses that were brought out were just filthy so I opted to drink right out of the bottle like an animal. Definitely great food but not sure I'd sit in again for the amount of time it took and the filthy glass. It was odd because the rest of the place looked clean and the water glasses were spotless. If not for the really slow service, we'd have given 5 stars. I think I'd opt for take out next time and save myself the wait.

We were tired of eating seafood every day while on vacation in Halifax, so we were excited to…read morediscover this Thai restaurant that looked promising based on the reviews. We decided to get take-out and called in our order. The lady said it'd take 20-25 min, and it was ready when hubby picked it up. I ordered the black pepper beef for $14.95 and a side of rice for $4. I thought the price of the rice was a bit much. I requested less red & green peppers and more mushrooms, and they obliged. The taste of the dish itself was just okay. It didn't taste like traditional Thai food to me, or at least not like the kind I'm used to eating. Hubby ordered the Pad Thai with chicken for $14.95 and said there was too much soy sauce or something in it. He didn't really care for it. The price of the dishes were reasonable, thus the 3 stars instead of 2, and the portions were a decent size.

This was the best Pad Thai I've had in years! Service was casual and polite. Portion sizes: huge…read more We had chicken satay (very coconutty), and Panang beef. Would definitely return.

I have never had a bad meal at any one of the four locations I've eaten at (and that includes the…read moreone in Burnside, too, which has incredibly fast service during the lunch rush.)

My favourite Asian-styled cuisine!…read more I will shamelessly admit that my boyfriend and I have come here at least once a month over the past 5 years - whether it's for a light lunch or a date night - we adore this place. Firstly, I'd like to address the decor: it is gorgeous! Unlike many other Thai restaurants in Halifax (many of which have plain, blank walls, and minimal decor), this entire restaurant is filled with beautiful figurines, mini waterfalls, and flowers. The place is decked out in gorgeous Thai-themed objects, prints, and designs. For some who may not have a taste for culturally unfamiliar interior decor, this may come across as "tacky" - but for me, the decor is everything! Second, the food: The menu is ENDLESS. There is something for everyone. If you think Thai food isn't for you, or don't necessarily have a taste for Asian cruisine, don't worry! For their "Americanized" dishes, they have familiar dishes such as deep-fried chicken wings (and BBQ chicken), french fries, nuggets, calamari, stirfry, spring rolls, and a variation of soups and salads. If this is your first time, I strongly recommend you try the pad thai. It has certainly been the Thai dish that has stolen the hearts of many first-timers - including myself! Recently, the curry dishes have been top notch! Definitely would recommend. Also: portion sizes are plentiful so you never leave with a dissatisfied stomach! Last but not least, the staff: It appears to me that this is a family-run establishment. The staff are always enthusiastic, polite, and most certainly generous. Ordering a wine that they are almost out of? Don't worry! They'll run to the store to buy more within seconds (even if you insist on accepting a different wine!!!). If you ever have questions regarding the menu - or anything at all - they do not hesitate to answer with full honesty and interest! Needless to say, dining at Thai Ivory is without doubt an experience. The only negative I must say is that I was heartbroken after the closing of the Quinpool location (though I believe driving to the Bedford highway for a bowl of curry is well worth it). They do not get enough business for what they deserve! This may partly be because of the location - or that Thai cuisine may not be the most current food trend on everyone's minds. Regardless, I believe this establishment deserves a successful future.

Best Thai food ever, every dish is excellent. If you are a soup lover try the Hot and Sour Soup,…read moreit's the best, with an excellent balance of hot and sour. The curry dishes are delicious and the staff are allways friendly, knowledgeable and efficient! Thanks, you're our favourite place to dine for Thai!

After days of lobster rolls and lobster everything, I was ready to throw myself into the ocean just…read moreto feel something spicy. Halifax is beautiful, no doubt--but if you're someone who needs a kick of chili in your food (and your soul), the city can feel like a spice desert. Enter Pho Maniac. We spotted it thanks to the red chili-laced photos plastered on the window. That alone was enough to pull us in. And thank god we did--because this place delivers on heat. Not the mild, tamed-down-for-tourists kind either. Real spice. Actual flavor. The food scene in Halifax is trying to grow, but let's be honest--it's mostly tailored for white folks and cruise ship passersby. If your palate grew up on sambal, Sichuan, or scotch bonnets, most of this city will leave you unbothered and unsalted. But Pho Maniac? A mirage turned real. The place was packed with Asian diners and the one off-white wanderer who knew what's up. That's always a good sign. The broth? Deep, rich, and fiery. It hits the spot you forgot Halifax had. I still couldn't see myself living here long-term--because spicy food is non-negotiable--but at least Pho Maniac made the week feel less bland. In a city of boiled lobster and beige seasoning, this little joint reminded me my taste buds were still alive.

It's funny returning to Halifax and seeing new restaurants replace old faves, as is the case of Pho…read moreManiac in the space formerly occupied by New Asia. One day at work, I was looking for lunch and Pho Maniac came up in a scan of nearby spots. While they're a pho place, I didn't want to get the inevitable soup splashes on my work clothes, so I went with the banh mi for takeout. Taking my spoils back the office, I unfurled the sandwich bag to see what was inside. Wrapped tightly in plastic, the banh mi seemed a bit narrow, but it was longer than the sort of banh mi you get at specialty shops for a few bucks each (at least in pre-pandemic pricing) in bigger cities. It was very meat-heavy, loaded with strips of grilled pork (they also have beef and chicken). The pork had a nice flavour from the grill and a bit of fish sauce funk, balanced out by a hint of sweetness from the pickled carrots. Some Thai basil and green onion added pops of vegetal freshness. It was hard to get a good feel for the bun, as the heat of the pork and the plastic wrap steamed it, so the trademark crispness of a banh mi bun was lost. A paper wrap would definitely be an improvement. A return visit had me rolling the dice on pho splashes, going with tender beef and flank pho. I'm not sure what cut "tender beef" is, as tenderloin isn't typically found in pho, but I would guess brisket, which is much more common. I got it as takeout and assembled it in a bowl I had at work, but you could easily use the one they give you. Said bowl comes with the noodles, beef and toppings (bean sprouts, lime, Thai basil, hoisin and chili sauces) in it, while a second container had the broth. The flank and (likely) brisket weren't particularly discernible from one another, but both were nice and tender, and reasonably portioned. The many accoutrements added layers of flavour to the already tasty pho. The broth was beef-forward, with hints of star anise and other spices, and had a pleasant viscosity that suggested that Pho Maniac is likely boiling bones to make their own broth. It was good enough for me to straight up drink the broth that remained unused for the noodles after I had finished those! My regular-sized pho was a good portion for a satisfying, but not heavy, lunch. While I'm sad that New Asia has moved on, Pho Maniac is a solid spot in its own right, and I look forward to many work lunches to come!

I've been coming here for years and they are consistently a delicious bowl of love…read more I am a pho ho I would have liked to take a better picture but it was so delicious looking I jumped right in and then remembered to take a picture I can't speak to anything else on the menu because I've been getting this one for years. Family run locally run supporting small businesses in Dartmouth Nova Scotia Highly recommend if you're needing a little extra love

I was excited to eat some pho after eating lots seafood but I was disappointed. Our waitress was…read morethe highlight. She was super nice and when some lady yelled at her for something that was probably not her fault, she stayed kind and under standing. Ok so the bad part. I ordered (as seen in the photo) a beef pho with no bean sprouts in it and I understand that the broth probably had it pre mixed in but I received my soup with the bean sprouts everywhere. Also to the noodles were the same you could buy at the store so that was a little disappointing. The restaurant looked nice enough but in my opinion I'd rather have good food than nice decor.