What an unexpected treat is was to eat from Khmer Thai! I swell as the Yelp reviews and decided to give it a try. I was almost saddened, because I thought it was closed. However, they are just doing take out only. It is a family owned place that deserves a ton of support. The food was delicious!! The GOLDEN BEEF was recommended to me by David, the son of the family. Two other people were picking it up too. I had it and the chicken egg rolls. Superb! David was quite the conversationalist. We had a good chat while I waited for my food to be made fresh. We need to spend our money at places like this. They are the heart and soul of our neighborhoods. Thank you family, for feeding g me so well. read more

Classic spot in Toronto although it is takeout only now. Golden curry chicken is my regular fav

There is something unique about the food at this restaurant which remains unreplicated anywhere else in the city. I have at different times worked and lived somewhat near the location and at those times ate there frequently and had a very long list of favourite numbers. I am not sure I can describe what makes their curries different than every other Thai place in the city but they are just a giant notch above the rest of the crowd. I suppose it is that they are Cambodian and not Thai, using subtly different spices. I moved to the east end a few years ago and rarely get out that way anymore but when I do I make an effort to pick something up. Unfortunately they are not open for lunch on Saturday which is the most likely time I might be out that way. If you like Thai food, you owe it to yourself to check this place out. We ordered from Uber Eats the other day, and it added a whopping delivery fee and took 50 minutes to get to us, but it was soooooo good. read more

This Cambodian restaurant has more Cambodian dishes than other "Cambodian" places. Even so, most of the menu is still Thai food (they claim that they're very similar - well, maybe to the uninitiated). They get 3.5 stars. Fish cake & salad was mostly fish cake. It was Thai fish cake with sweet Thai chili. The fish cakes were home-made: fresh, bouncy & tasty. For mains, we got 7 Samlaw Khmer & 13 Kako Khmer, as these were recommended as more Cambodian (well, I should have guessed from the names), 7 Samlaw Khmer was better. 7 Samlaw Khmer had a nice tamarind flavour & more meat than 13 Kako Khmer. The latter had an interesting fruity edge. They sell a lot of diet drinks: Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Pepsi Light & Diet A&W Root Beer. This is rare for a small restaurant, especially an Asian one (usually there is one variety or none). Certainly in all restaurants, non-caffeinated diet drinks are virtually non-existent. They also make off-menu Cambodian food. For example, Fish Amok goes for $15.99 for a small portion. You just need to pre-order a day in advance. They also say that they can make whatever Cambodian food you want if you pre-order; I had asked about Fish Amok mostly as a joke, especially since at the other Cambodian places I've asked they've said they can't find the ingredients or it's too much work, but I was pleasantly surprised. I've even contemplated trying to make it myself, but one look at the recipe has been enough to turn me off, so I'm guessing I'm going to be ordering their Fish Amok at some point! read more

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Khemer Thai... its kinda what kicked off my Yelping life. After a couple of UYEs here it even vaulted them into the top 10 on the main screen. Sadly, I no longer go in this direction. But when a chance came by last week where I was heading somewhat in this vicinity I made my way over here. I'm glad to say this place is still the same awesome family run self as it's always been. The reviews on this place has trickled a bit since it's peak in '11, but you know what? Maybe we can change that and put this place rightfully back on the "best dive/hole in the wall" in the city type places where it was a FOODIE list must. If you haven't yet tried Cambodian, or up for Thai-like cuisine, ya gotta eat here. read more

I always soft-heartedness when it comes to family runned, hole in the wall and good cheap restaurants... And Khmer Thai fits the bill!! I have meant to give it a try for the longest time but it is really out of my way... but when a few yelpers want to go! I AM IN! Spicy Shrimp with Garlic was so good because they put real spicy pepper inside.. not those fake ones that looks colourful but were tasteless! The Golden Beef/Shrimp both has this great curry taste in it.. I have to say I don't usually eat rice...but those tasty rich flavoured curry sauce makes me want to keep eating more and more rice. Phad Thai the Cambodian version is a little different but not bad.. I do prefer the Thai version more because of the more sweet and sour taste which makes me go hungry for more! Khmer Pancake, meh for me... I don't really like the texture of the pancakes. It tasted a little blend when eating with other strong flavoured dishes... if it was served right at the beginning or as the only dish I order then it would have tasted a ok. Kako Khmer chicken with all the veggies... is the really the only dish that loaded up with more veggie than meat itself... I find when stired frying or doing a curry dish with white meat does make the chicken a lot tougher and dry... The friendly waiter here was so nice and smiley... He asked me at the end if the dishes are spicy enough... hey not really Thai Thai spicy.. but enough for my Canadian spicy eating fellow yelpers! I saw that little smile in his face and know next time my dishes will be extra extra hot! read more

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The restaurant is take out only , which disappoints me because I enjoy ding in, but the food I have had was good, service is friendly

Cambodian/Khmer food has a lot in common with Thai food, but with an emphasis on whole spices and herbs and dry preparations. The flavours at this restaurant are good and fresh, but the ratios here are a little disappointing. Expect very little sauce for a moderate amount of vegetable/meat and a huge amount of rice. Take-out service is endearingly brusque. read more

Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos of what we ate because the presentation was amazing as was the the taste! The vegetables were freshly cooked, and arranged beautifully in the plate. The son was so charming with a dry sense of humour, that that alone Is worth the trip! Only disappointment is the crude restrooms, that are need of cleanin g and renovations read more

I had the best coconut chicken curry in my life at Khmer Thai! My sister who came for dinner with me that night, (a world traveler and diner) also agrees the red curry flavour is subtle with distinct character, it is not overpowering. I found it interesting that straight coconut milk is poured over the dish giving that velvety smooth texture. The chicken breast was cut into finger strips and the dish is served with a side of rice that compliments the curry perfectly. The fragrance, the taste, was oh so delicious I can eat Phanaeng Kai for a week straight. :) Atmosphere is casual dining affair; restaurant layout is fairly basic. Tables for four surround the counter/ kitchen. There's a big painted mural of a village scene, cactus at the window sill and the only missing was the humidity for a full Thai/Cambodian experience. :) Seems to be a popular take out establishment with many regulars patrons picking up and having a quick chat with the staff. Service is diner style. Order at the counter, pay at the counter dealio. Don't go in expecting someone to wait on you hand and foot. Come here for the food. When I went up to pay I peered over to the kitchen and saw this 5 foot nothing older Asian lady cooking behind the scenes. Aha! that confirmed my suspicion.. this stuff authentic. Recommend! read more

Khmer Thai Restaurant - Phaneng Kai , coconut chicken red curry - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love this place and its tasty comforting food! Two dishes that I love and cannot wait to go back for more: Spicy Shrimp with Garlic and Golden Beef. Served with salty fried garlic and super hot green chili, the spicy fried shrimp warmed up my soul quicker that a cup of joe! The beef with red curry-coconut base was divine. It was so good that we had to order another one. In terms of service, the staff was accommodating and terrific! If you don't mind the austere décor and want some good home cooking, this is the place to come. It's a great little joint to share yummy food with a group of friends. At $16 per person with tips, six of us left heavier and happier. read more

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Since my initial review I've come back to Khmer Thai a couple times to try more of the dishes. On my most recent visit I brought a group of about 10 people. The group included a wide range of people: some vegetarians; a few that have travelled in Southeast Asian and know a lot about the food from the region; and a couple who are totally inexperience with Thai or Cambodian food. At the end of the night every single person was raving about the place, saying it's the best Southeast Asian food they've had in the city. This visit also gave me an opportunity to try some of the vegetarian options. I can now say Khmer Thai gets my vegetarian friendly seal of approval. We ordered three soups and 10 mains and our bill came out to $108 including tax. Portions are huge and all dishes come with a heap of rice. An unbelievable deal for this quality and amount of food. Our order: Soup Thom Kai Gai ($8.79) - This soup looks like a bowl of milk, i.e. not very promising, but tastes great. A coconut not milk broth flavoured with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chillies. Mostly broth with a bit of chicken. Not too spicy. Cambodiana Soup ($8.79) - See previous review. Still my favourite dish. Soup Delight (8.79) - The menu says hot and sour soup but it's nothing like Chinese hot and sour soup. A light and very flavourful broth filled with vegetables and tofu. You can get it with chicken or shrimp instead of tofu. If you do order tofu they make it with a vegetarian broth. Careful, this one's more spicy than it looks. Meat Mains Kako Khmer ($7.89) - See previous review. Worth trying for the interesting, sweet flavour. Phad Thai Sai Khai ($8.49) - Didn't try this one myself but the guy that ordered it thought it was good. Golden Beef ($7.89) - Probably the best main we had. Beef and vegetables in a delicious coconut based red sauce (not red curry though) with peanuts. I only tried the vegetables but the guy that ordered it said the meat was delicious. A little spicy. Khmer Pancake ($7.89) - Certainly the most interesting dish. A large rice flour pancake with a yellow colour like a corn tortilla was folded in half over a heap of chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, lettuce, and cucumber. A little bland compared to the other dishes but unique. Vegetarian Mains Tofu with Vegetable ($7.50) - Tofu with broccoli and other vegetables in a rich red curry sauce. A little spicy. The best vegetarian option for those that can't handle a lot of spice. Chow Mein Noodle with Tofu ($7.50) - As you could probably predict this was the only dish that wasn't great. Too salty and not much other flavour. Possibly a good option for those that can't handle any spice at all. Green Curry Tofu ($7.50) - Tofu with bamboo shots and deliciously sweet eggplant in a rich green curry sauce. Very spicy. The best vegetarian option if you dig the heat. read more

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Dee-licious, cheap with large portions, which is exactly what I usually gravitate towards as far as dining goes. Went back for a second time today and this time I got to order just what I wanted. #13 Kako Khmer was pretty yummy. Wasn't spicy enough for my liking but tasty nonetheless. Fish cakes appetizer was decent for the price too. I like it here but I don't love it enough to travel frequently up to St Clair and Nowhereland to visit more often. (Unless Tony F. wants to drive me) If it was close to home I would likely be a regular. read more

Khmer Thai Restaurant - #13 - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here on a terribly cold night. It's basically a takeout counter with some tables, and a jungles' worth of plants. It was pretty dead at around 6:30pm, but quickly filled up, and about a half dozen people came in to pick up takeout orders in the hour or so we were there. I was astounded by the humungous portions (2 entire meals. Seriously) and the incredibly flavourful sauces. I had the green tofu curry and was very very happy with it. I think I'm going to have to go back and try more! read more

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Blown away!! Cambodiana and Tom Yum Main soups are the best! My first time here and I couldn't get enough, I ordered one to go. Small family run restaurant, simple-modest decor and delicious food! Portions for the soups are big and served as a main dish, so come with a friend and try different ones to share or have one for yourself (you may not want to share, it's that good). It's Cambodian food, spicier and more flavourful than any Thai restaurant in toronto. read more

Khmer Thai Restaurant - Cambodiana Soup is a main dish, or shared (but you may not want to share it, it's that good) - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've never had much interest in the St. Cl-area, but I find myself heading here in a hangry vehicle about twice a month One of my BFFAAs with a car lives just south of me, so when he picks me up we're heading north already and naturally migrate to this area. Desperately seeking snacks. We usually argue about where to eat, and then either end up going to Ikea (where no one ever argues!) or somewhere near here. Last night we wandered into Khmer, and I'm glad we did. We had bamboo hot and sour and some Thai curry and they were both massive portions with a nice kick. If you're a pretty princess be aware this is your typical cheap and dirty to-go Thai joint, so don't be expecting them to roll out the red carpet PEPPER POINTS for their silly art. Big fan. read more

Khmer Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Dear K.T.R., As soon as I saw your yellow awning, I felt all giddy inside! The words, 'KHMER THAI' in big letters just jumped at me! I love my Khmer people and even more-so, I love my Khmer food!. We ordered three dishes: Fish Cake and Salad, Glass Noodle, and Kako Khmer. I'm kind of torn as to what was my favorite dish, but I think I like the Fish Cake (in Khmer, pha-hut) the best! It had the perfect amount of spices and perfect bite sized patties. As for the Glass Noodles, it had the most tender chicken and shrimp! Usually Asian places overcook them but I found them to be soooo scrumptiously good! There was also a generous amount of veggies in the dish which I loved! The Kako Khmer was smothered in a bright yellow sauce, it blended in with the walls! I usually love kako, but this one had something missing. Still can't put my finger on it, but possibly that it wasn't spicy enough. The owner/chef came up to our table and chatted up with us a bit. She found out I was Khmer and she was so nice asking me about my family, etc. It's a family run restaurant all the way through. I will be back to try the other yummy Khmer dishes! Aw khoun jrun! Dreamsrey read more

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I have bookmarked this place for a long time based on the fact that I have never had Cambodian food before and this place has raving reviews from many people on my Yelp follow list. This place is far from me and in a rather worrisome neighbourhood so it took a long time before i was able to find someone who is willing to venture here. Their hours are also a little European - closing between lunch and dinner and not serving lunch three days of the week. It is a mom and pop shop after all though, so that's fair. The front service person who takes your orders and cash is extremely nice and friendly. Having perused the menu, I wasn't sure what on the menu is thai and which is cambodian, so we asked him. He said pretty much everything is cambodian hmm...we ended up ordering the spicy pad thai with beef, and the kako khmer chicken (i pretty much figured if it says khmer then it has to be cambodian). The pad thai was delicious, but the noodle to other ingredient ratio was a little off. A lot of vegetables and beef ad not enough noodles. It would have been fine except the beef was really jerky. The chicken came with rice and was also delicious. Overall the food is great but I didn't feel like I was eating traditional Cambodian food. The menu felt more like a downtown thai restaurant than what i was expecting. I don't think it's really worth my almost 2 hour public transit trek to get down there. read more

Khmer Thai Restaurant - Spicy beef pad thai and koko khmer - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is my go-to place for great tasting comfort food. Yes it's a hole in the wall with kitschy plastic flowers and vines but who cares? Nady is a sweetheart and her sons are adorable. I love the Siam delight ($9.56) with big shrimps and delicious golden gravy. The golden chicken and beef are my boyfriend's favourite. I particularly love the Cambodian soup ($8.79) which is very spicy. I get warned how spicy it is every time I order it. But it can't be beat on a cold miserable work weekday. Rich green curry soup with eggplant, mushroom and chicken. Today I tried the phanaeng Kai and wasn't disappointed. Incredibly delicious gravy and 6 large chunks of chicken breast all for ($7.89). It's too bad they don't deliver. Thankfully I'm within walking distance. read more

Khmer Thai Restaurant - Phanaeng Kai - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nady Lim and her family do a great job at Khmer Thai, and they have a crazy backstory (you can Google it). Someone I presume to be her son was very friendly and helpful. The Golden Beef is delectable, the chicken cashew and Samlaw Khmer are delicious as well. The only minor change I'd make is to request less rice in the takeout boxes. Vegetarian spring rolls and the pad thai were definite crowd pleasers - Would re-order in a heartbeat! During COVID-19 they're only open from 5 - 9 pm so make sure you get there in that window! read more

What an absolute gem. Everything is just delicious. The owners are excellent people. The food is tasty. The price is a steal in this city. Worth the drive or the commute? You bet it is. This place is your definition of no frills - it's cheap and cheerful and delicious. I wouldn't be rushing to bring family or a date here, but i'll be thinking of the place every time i'm in the area, and maybe detour to grab some takeout. read more

The food is a five, the decor is not so great so I lowered the star rating to 4. But the Chef was very friendly and know's how to cook Thai. I'll come back for the food anytime. The menu is large but not too complicated for those new to Thai cuisine. You can order dishes made to share with friends or select from combo's priced at $10 to $12. This isn't a destination restaurant but if your in the area - drop in and try the Thai. I'll make a point of visiting again when I visit my friend in the nieghbourhood. read more

Khmer Thai Restaurant - A really big portion of Spicy Beef Pad Thai. It looks great. I asked for the chef to make it not full hot spicy - it was perfect - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love the golden beef! This place is located in a (slightly) refurbished Coffee Time. Tables and chairs might be politely characterized as rustic. The kitchen is makeshift. But the food that rolls out is nice - authentic Cambodian fare cooked by the mom or grandma of the family run establishment. read more

I saw good reviews, so I tired. Yes, those reviews were right. Foods were very good. Most food comes with rice. I had rice at home, so I asked them to put more food without rice. They did it for us. Inside of the restaurant was South East Asian style. Other customers seemed to be people who travel abroad a lot. Even thought they were not Asians, they seemed to be used to Asian cultures. Personally, I prefer take out to dine in. read more

Guilty for not reviewing this place earlier. It is a hidden gem in Toronto. I have been coming here for years. The soups are delicious here, such as the green curry and pineapple veggie soup. Everything on the menu is very fairly priced. It is family run and hope they never close or even expand. read more

Khmer Thai is one of the reasons I still live in the St. Clair W neighbourhood. F'real! No matter where I am I will make the trek to this place, it's worth it. Trust me. A family-owned and humble little restaurant, they consistently serve delicious and fresh food at amazing prices. There are two brothers who work the front of the house and take the orders, both super kind and friendly. Last night I ordered my usual faves: the Cambodiana Soup and Golden Beef. Cambodiana Soup: One of the top soups in Toronto hands down. A green curry base with chicken and an assortment of veg like eggplant, green bean, mushrooms and bamboo shoots. My fave thing about this soup is how SPICY it is. Seriously, SO SPICY.. like 'your nose is dripping and you love every second of it' kinda spicy. It also comes with a side of rice to sop up all the delicious curry flavour. It has become one of my top comfort foods. Golden Beef: Tender strips of beef and veg that is cooked in a perfect lemongrass and peanut sauce, served on a bed of rice. They give a ton of beef with this dish, a fantastic value for like $12. This is 2 meals easily. Their Tom Kha Goong soup with shrimp is also exceptional. It's packed with tons of coconutty, sour lemongrass flavour and a bunch of exotic mushrooms (a must if you love mushrooms, which I do!). Go here, I promise you'll love it! read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem for real! A family run restaurant that serves dishes with incredible flavours. Growing up I was introduced to a lot of Cambodian dishes through one of my best friends and this place really brings me back to their home. I ordered the Siam Delight Golden Shrimp (#10) - portion was more than enough for one person, 12 shrimps covered in a beautiful sweet garlicky sauce with basil and hot peppers on a bed of rice. Price is $13.50 and worth it! I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for comfort Asian food full of great flavours and friendly staff. Definitely one of my top places to eat in Toronto! read more

Great staple in the neighbourhood we always have it for take out on those nights you're just too lazy to cook. Favourite dishes are the golden beef, shrimp curry, pad thai, and Tom Yum. Golden beef and shrimp curry both served on top of rice so good. The portions are pretty large so you get good value for your money. Have ordered from here over a dozen times and they are always on point and consistent. Definitely check it out! read more

We always come here with our Cambodian family! It's authentic and fresh! My favourite is the spicy soup with pineapples and golden chicken with the rice. We always get a bunch of dishes to share. Everything is mouth watering good! read more

Wanna try a zippy new cuisine and eat like a pig for $15 per person? Then Khmer. Get it? "Come here." Oh, I crack myself up.[1] Not a fan of fish sauce, coconut milk or curries? Then stay home and make room for me and my feedbag. Ten hungry Yelpers and I gathered here and ravaged half the menu. There were some hits: E. Cambodiana soup: a green curry-based soup with chicken and enough green chiles to ignite fireworks in your mouth ($8.79, yields about 10 cup-size servings) 1. Phanaeng Kai: flavorful reddish chicken curry laced with creamy coconut milk and fragrant basil ($7.89) 11. Phanaeng Goong: same as #1 but with shrimp ($9.56) 14. Kako Khmer: another chicken curry dish--this time more yellow in color--with green papaya and sweetened with tender jack fruit ($7.89) But also a few misses. Personally, I wasn't too crazy about: The fish cake appetizer, (too fishy), their version of phad thai (too gloppy), golden beef (dry and tough), Khmer pancake (kind of limp and meh; this is never a good thing) Get the fried banana with ice cream for dessert. The hot-cold contrast is undeniably satisfying (even if the ice cream is some cheapo no-name brand stuff). It's only $1.99! The place is small and bare-bones, yet manages to have a family-run charm to it. The night we went, the mom was cooking and the son was waiting tables. I would go back but with a max of 6 people. Not that our food or service suffered too much but, I dunno, I tend to feel bad foisting large groups on tiny kitchens; especially when they were so sweet and trying hard to make us all happy. You may not care but I get weird white-guilt-like about these things. =========================== [1] Forgot to mention: No alcohol served here; that probably helped keep the total of our bill low even though we ordered several apps, main dishes, and dessert. read more

This is the most amazing Thai and Cambodian food you'll ever have. I've been coming here since 2005, and every time I've had a fantastic meal with lovely family restaurant service. In fact, this is one of the things I miss most about moving out of Toronto :( Try a dish with tamarind for something a little different, or one of the large soups when you want something that's a full meal that warms you right up. Great fresh food with good sized portions, this is one hole-in-the-wall restaurant you won't want to miss! read more

Caught my eyes when passing by on the streetcar, and persuaded my friends to join me for food after a workout. It doesn't look much on the outside, but do not be fooled by the appearance of this little restaurant at the corner of the street. The food are amazing, the tom yum goong (shrimp) that I had perhaps is the closest to what I had in Thailand. The portions are huge, and i believe all curry/soup comes with rice. The only downside is there's only 4 shrimps in the soup, but on the bright side there's a ton of grass mushroom and enoki mushroom in the soup to add volumes to it. They do not use MSG in their cooking, and very flexible in excluding certain ingredient if you request. Also have a good vegetarian options. The menu is near the cashier area, and you paid at the cashier when you're done. They also have this huge detailed painting of a South East Asian village in the restaurant that adds on to the charm of this small family run restaurant (and perhaps the only mention-worthy decor). I especially love the smell of the restaurant. I couldn't figure out what it is until it finally clicks after being there for 2 hrs, it's the smell of cooked rice. It's delicate and simple, yet appealing. This is the smell in most home kitchen in Asia during meal time. The restaurant is unembellished and ever "shady". Do not turn your nose up and walk away just because it is not up to your "Toronto standard". The experience is perhaps the closest you can get, from dinning in a restaurant in South East Asia. By far, my favourite thai food place, hands down. read more

I love Thai food and am constantly in search for new Thai restaurants to try in the city. So when I came across this restaurant with very decent Yelp reviews, I was determined to try it. Although located on St Clair, there was plenty of street parking nearby. The restaurant is family owned and operated, which was appealing as I enjoy supporting smaller local establishments. Don't be put off by the fairly dated decor. You can tell the passion of this family as it is reflected in the wonderful flavours of the food. The young guy serving us was really friendly and happy to recommend dishes to try. My husband and I ordered the pad Thai and the golden beef (#19) which comes with rice. The pad Thai was unlike the sickly sweet versions commonly found in many other Thai places, rather more savoury and saucy and had plenty of shrimp, chicken and bean sprouts in it. The pad Thai was not spicy even though it was served with a dollop of chilli paste on top. The cucumber and tomato salad garnishing the dish came in handy to cool my palate from the more liberally spiced (medium heat) Golden beef dish. The golden beef was reasonably tender, and the spiciness and delicious flavour kept us coming back for more. The portion sizes are very generous, and even after we had had our fill of food, we were left with enough leftovers for lunch for both of us the next day. With the 2 dishes and a pot of tea, our meal came to about $26, which is great value for the delicious food and larger portions. This place seemed to be doing well in the way of takeout orders. My husband and I will be back as I am very interested in trying their phenang kai as I love coconut and peanut based curries. read more

This has been pretty much my favourite neighbourhood restaurant ever since it first opened. I'm astonished that some people seem to have had bad experiences here, because I've certainly never been disappointed in all the years I've been going there. Delicious food (although some of it is probably too spicy for the typical North American palate), huge portions (I usually end up taking half of it home), low prices - there's just no down side, unless you count that it's not terribly fancy looking, and occasionally they get too busy and things get slow (victims of their own popularity, I guess). Still, those are very minor considerations compared to how good it is. A few things that are good to know: First of all, if they warn you that something is really spicy, they mean it. The green curry in particular is not for the faint of heart. I have a pretty good heat tolerance, but that one challenges me. Second, the soups are massive, often thick enough to be more like stews, and come with a bowl of rice as well. You can easily make a meal out of one of them, maybe two meals. This is not soup to get as an appetizer, unless you're sharing it between several people -- they're huge and hearty and very filling. I especially like the Hot & Sour Bamboo soup, but all the ones I've tried have been good. Third, not only do they have a decent vegetarian section on the menu, but they can make many of the other dishes vegetarian on request, by substituting tofu for chicken or whatever other meat may be in them. So there are lots of options for vegetarians, as well as for meat eaters. Fourth, a note to the person who complained about the mangoes in the GREEN mango salad being not ripe: that would be what "green" means. They're SUPPOSED to be that way, and many of us like the tartness. All in all, you pretty much can't go wrong with Khmer Thai, at least if your tastes are in any way similar to mine. Obviously a few people have found it not to their liking, but everyone I know who's ever been here has loved it, and it's certainly a longtime favourite of mine. read more

Yes, this is a classic hole-in-the-wall type restaurant, and one of very few places in Toronto to get Cambodian food. Here's the breakdown: +++PROS+++ 1. Real Cambodians! They do exist in Toronto. 2. Portion sizes are perfect for fat-asses like myself. 3. Fish cake app was amazing. You can really taste the galangal (think ginger on crack). 4. Really nice family atmosphere with staff who love to chat and make you feel at home. 5. They take credit cards. 6. Three words: deep fried banana. ---CONS--- 1. Location -- it's hella far for us downtowners and I don't know if it's worth the drive on a regular occurrence. I wish it was more central. 2. The Kako Khmer was a little on the sweet side -- too much coconut milk. It could have used a splash or two of fish sauce. 3. Risky parking. People park on the street in front of the restaurant but there are no official parking signs (due to recent street repairs). Even the staff did not know what the parking situation was. Park at your own risk. A TOONIE & A LOONIE RECOMMENDATION: $1.99 gets you a nice portion of deep fried banana with vanilla ice cream. I've done the math and I'm sure they're losing money everytime they sell this dish. read more

Finally brought my Cambodian friend here, the food he longed for wasn't on the menu. When we asked, the server kindly offered the dish but we had to call a day ahead for "off-the-menu" items since he claimed everything on the menu was designed to accommodate white people. Haha. So we found another Manuchu Wok of Chinese food. Based on the review highlights, I decided to try the garlic shrimp. For $9.99 appetizer, you get about 12 pieces of shrimp, accompanied by a bed of pickled tomato and cucumber, and a mountain of deep fried garlic and pepper. The second dish we tried was the daily special red curry beef. The chucky peices of sweet potato was a great compliment for the red curry sauce. Never have I tried sweet potato in a mixed stew, I can't believe I've never thought of mixing the 2 in my cooking! The dish was creamy and coconutty, flavour so bold but not overwhelming. The mushy texture from the sweet potato coats the tender pieces of beef. Would definitely ask for the same thing next time. There are not many Cambodian restaurant in Toronto. Everywhere else listed on Yelp has pretty bad reviews. Until I find one better, this place remains as the best in Toronto. For $10 a dish , you can't go wrong ! read more

Tonight's lucky Khmer Lottery numbers: 11, 15 and 22. Those are not my all time favourites but what I picked as trial runs of my first Khmer experience with some help from friend Thai-spicy J. However I think he made the better order on one of the dishes while letting me guesstimate what should be trialed. Spicy Shrimp with Garlic($9.99) is my absolute favourite because of the ingredients( Fried Garlic + Hot Green Chili + Shrimp) all wok fried to perfect doneness. Thai-spicy J. chose this one obviously. #11 Phaneng Goong(Shrimp Curry, Basil, Peanuts and Coconut Milk with Rice) took the longest to come out and is very typical flavour of Southeast Asian Curry that I've had which was flavourful but not extremely spicy. #15 Phad Thai Sai Khai(Fried Noodle Thai Style, Shrimp, Chicken, Bean Sprouts and Roasted Peanuts) is A-OK and that comment might simply be because I'm getting tired of Pad Thais in general. #22 Khmer Pancake(Rice Flour, Ground Chicken & Shrimp Bean Sprout, Lettuce, Cucumber) is my 2nd fav of the evening and that is because of it's unique quality of the Pancake itself that peaked my interest. When adding the Dipping Sauce(Fish Sauce, Ground Peanuts) it turned from slightly crispy into a different consistency and texture that I relate to Fried Chinese Fish Mousse. #19 Golden Beef(Spicy hot Beef, Peanut, Lemon Grass, Coconut Milk, Green Bean, Chili, Onion with Rice) I'm not really feeling the love although my friend enjoyed it enough to order 2nd round. #13 Kako Khmer(Chicken, Green Papaya, Green Jack Fruit, Green Chili, Egg Plant, Coconut Milk, Long Bean with Rice) is too Vegetarian for my taste. I think it had to do with the Jack Fruit mostly. read more

I have been going to Khmer Thai Restaurant, a little hole in the wall joint on St. Claire West, for the past couple years. It first started as a random quick soup pick up en route to a class being held down the street. Little did I know that my impromptu snack would evolve into a repeat customer craving. The first soup that got me hooked was the Hot and Sour Bamboo soup with bamboo shoots, chicken, eggplant, long beans and rice. It was unbelievably flavourful and spicy as hell. You need the full bowl of rice to complement the peppery taste. On subsequent returns, I have tried the Kakao Khmer with chicken, green papaya, green chilli, egg plan and beans, the Chicken with Ginger, the Spicy Tofu and a couple other dishes. The owners use fresh, simple combinations where you can actually decipher what you are eating in terms of spices/flavour. Very little oil and reasonably priced. It is the most authentic Thai/Cambodian food that you are going to find in Toronto, I assure you. read more

The food is fantastic and the service was amazing! We walked in for take out, the server suggested a few dishes and we went with his suggestions! The food was very tasty! The portions are huge too! First order was shrimp fried rice! And the second was golden beef, my personal favourite was the golden beef. The total bill for both orders was around $25 read more

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I know people who swear by this place, and a few years ago I had a couple of mediocre meals here. And one or two "very good meals" as well. But that was long ago. From what I gather, their soups are the best bet, since they're authentic and often quite good....but be warned that although their Cambodiana soup is tasty, avoided it if you can't handle blazing hot peppers. When they say it's hot, they mean it's hot, hot, hot. I've given this place one star because of a a series of inconsistent service and quality over the course of a few months, followed by a "Worst Takeout Ever" experience. In short, the last time we went, we ordered takeout dinner, which ended up being a "throw-out" because every item we ordered was simply vile. I can't remember what we got (it was at least two years ago), but the ingredients were cheap and everything was tasteless and greasy. Downright inedible. I don't know if they were having a bad night or what, or if we just ordered the worst items on the menu, but that order was a complete waste of money, and I haven't been back since. No plans to either. (Note: If you do decide to try it, make sure you check the hours first -- they're fairly random.) read more