I would just have to say that we are glad we decided to walk through the doors. We started off with appetizers of the fried pork and grilled curry squid and the dipping sauce was amazing just like home. We were unable to take pictures because they we're eating so fast. We decided to order just a couple main dishes and they were also amazing. The flavors from the curry noodles were very rich and creamy and absolutely delicious. The drunken noodles had a perfect blend of spices just like Hometown and we will definitely go back to try this and the rest of the stuff on the menu again. The service was amazing, we were greeted by the host with a warm welcome, and the waiter was also very kind. It is a true authentic Thai restaurant and the food and flavors are expected and reflect from the culture. Ambience is just like the islands of why the title of the name is there and the decorations are amazing. Let's talk about dessert, the pandan toast was out of this world. Top two with the coconut ice cream and the decorations and the display was already worth $1 million photo. The flavor was not overwhelmingly sweet but Rich at the same time. Thank you for your hospitality and kindness and delicious food and we will definitely be back soon to try the rest of the menu. read more

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This is a quaint Thai restaurant on Baldwin that has become very popular since inclusion on the Michelin recommended list. I was quite impressed with it... probably rate it slightly higher than Pai and Thai Barn Na. Food (4.5/5) - nice menu with lots of variety and overall good food quality. - Khao Neow Gaeng - this is one of their signature dishes and was fantastic! Stir fried pineapple curry with coconut curry sticky rice. What a great mix of items with great flavour, served in a half pineapple. - Khao Soi - a nice flavourful mix with a tasty curry broth. - Moo Tod - fried pork belly served with a lime sauce. This one was just OK imo... bit on the dry side. - Pandam Toast with Coconut Ice Cream - a really tasty dessert with a toasted custard piece and creamy ice cream. Service (4.25/5) - this place gets busy but they are fairly well staffed and keep an eye on the tables to make sure people are moving through quickly. Maybe can appear a bit standoffish for that reason but not rude at all. Atmosphere (4.25/5) - it has two levels for dining and also a small patio out front. Not as elaborate or upscale an interior as Pai but functional. Overall (4.4/5) - A definite repeat to try some of the other dishes. Be aware that it can get very busy so book with reservations. read more

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Service was excellent and quick - we were there maybe 45 minutes total Food was amazing!! I eat pad Thai in every city I visit and this may be the best yet since I first had pad Thai in college many many years ago. Been chasing that epic pad Thai for years and think I finally found it. Amazing depth of flavor. Partner got the Islamic noodles, which he thought were excellent as well, rich flavor and very well made. Would happily eat again. The only issue I had which made me knock off a star is that the glass and silverware had an odd scent, like the smell your glasses have if there's food stuck in your dishwasher filter -- if you know that scent you know what I mean. Just smelled funky and honestly the smell was ruining the taste (smell and taste are so closely linked) so I drank out of my own water bottle I had brought and grabbed a plastic fork to eat with which did solve the issue but still...less than ideal read more

Koh Lipe - Islamic noodle - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came back to try more dishes. Got the pad see ew, mango salad, and mango sticky rice. The mango salad and pad see ew were good but the mango sticky rice was a little too over the top. You don't get a whole lot of fresh mango. There's a few pieces of mango in a mango shaped white chocolate cover drenched in condensed milk. The chocolate was unnecessary and the dish overall was trying too to be too trendy. Didn't love it and was a poor ending to an otherwise decent meal. read more

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Recommended by the Michelin guide for a good reason! More known for their curries, their flavors are loud and bold! I got the Islamic noodles and they were delicious. They tend to go harder with the spice so definitely be aware! There's also a line so prepare to wait a bit since it gets busy around dinner time. read more

Koh Lipe - Islamic noodles - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very solid Thai food option in the downtown core. Service I find is very variable. Prices are also on the higher side. Most of the dishes are great, but the spice level can also be very variable. Some of them are super spicy even though I asked for little to no spice read more

Koh Lipe - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Michelin guide restaurant located on the popular Baldwin St area behind hospital row. The restaurant has a nice warm vibe. The walls have beautiful artwork and there are hanging decorations. There's a heated and covered patio to allow additional diners. The second floor has additional seating and washrooms. The food was excellent. My wife got the chicken pad thai and I got the Pad Gra Pao. The pad thai has good portion of chicken, tofu, noodles. The Pad Gra pao has fried pieces of pork belly and fried egg on top of the rice. One word, delicious. Only gripe I had was the steamed rice was cold. The server is warm and welcoming and we enjoyed our experience here. I would recommend a visit here if you are looking for some authentic Thai comfort food. read more

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This spot is close to work, so we often come here for lunch. I do miss the amazing lunch specials from before they were recognized by Michelin, but the quality of the food is still excellent. I've tried a wide range of dishes including spring rolls, Islamic noodles, pad Thai, pad see ew, khao soi, mango sticky rice, and crispy pork krapow. Everything has been delicious and authentic, with deep, rich flavours. Overall, every visit has been really satisfying. The khao soi is especially incredible on a cold day. The curry broth is warm, creamy, and full of layered spice, with tender noodles and perfectly cooked toppings. It was topped with beef brisket, and they were so generous with the portion, which was such a pleasant surprise. There was so much beef, making it extra hearty and filling. Will definitely be back. read more

Koh Lipe - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Loved loved loved this thai place! Much more options than I have seen anywhere. I loved the panang curry and ambience. Service is super fast. Definitely a wait if you go on a weekday during lunch time but worth the wait! Must try! read more

Koh Lipe - Panang Curry - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My buddy in town recommended Koh Lipe Thai Kitchen, which specializes in southern Thai food. It was bumping on a late weekday evening. They have a second location out in Scarborough. Service was okay but not particularly friendly. Main dishes are in the $18.95 to $38.95 price range. They asked for spice levels; opted for medium. - Jasmine rice - three dishes came with rice - Kor moo gaeng kua ($24.95) - pork jowl lost its crispy bite in the curry. Curry was slightly grainy - Beef pad mee kao ($21.95) - flat wide rice noodles had a great bite. A simple classic properly executed - Prik gaeng moo krob ($25.95) - good chunks of crispy pork. Nice with the curry underneath - Prik pao talay ($38.95) - generous amount of seafood (mussels, shrimps, squid and claims). Our favourite dish of the night read more

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My two favorite things to order are Mackerel fried rice. Fusion dish that makes sense. Lemongass meets smokey katsuobushi. Huge portion size. Islamic noodles. Good balance of spicy, sweet, salty and rich. This time I discovered two new dishes and they were excellent! Rolled tofu skin with shrimp Deep fried frog legs. Highly recommend these dishes for your next trip to Koh Lipe! read more

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Koh Lipe is taking the crown from PAI as the most referenced Thai restaurant in the city. Creative presentations paired with clean flavours and a beautiful interior and patio, the classic dishes are elevated by the overall experience. The higher price point disqualifies it from "go-to Thai" status, but it's perfect for a date night or when friends are visiting. read more

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Incredible food, truly some of the best ice cream I've had and it's made in house! The atmosphere is so much fun, my family and I were in the "under the sea" section of the restaurant and went for a late dinner but it was still quite busy. Great food overall and priced reasonable for Toronto and a Michelin star restaurant. read more

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I hadn't been in Toronto in a for a while and we decided to get Thai food when we were in town. Koh like didn't disappoint. The place was super busy on a Thursday night but fortunately we had reservations (highly recommend). It's also in a nice little neighbourhood on Baldwin Street which is a great area to wander around. The crispy tofu rolls were a little different from what I'm used to but in a really good way. They were fresh, crispy snd flavorful. The pad see ew was exactly what you want in a pad see ew. The crispy pork was also super flavorful and comforting. All in all the price, portion size and quality of the food was well worth the visit. When we're back in town we'll definitely stop by again. read more

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Michelin guided restaurant so I decided to check it out. Michelin guided restaurant don't have any star by the way. Just a good place that to eat Thai food. Nothing fancy, they offer your typical Thai menu but with good quality and fresh ingredients. This is what a Thai restaurant supposed to be. Noddles are not soggy. Shrimp dumplings look handmade and fresh. They don't cheat and dump a scoop of msg like other Asian restaurant. This will be my baseline from now on if I go to a Thai restaurant 1.5hr limit on dining time btw. read more

Koh Lipe - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Got the chance to visit Toronto last weekend and our friend, who lives in Toronto, took us to Koh Lips for dinner! Since Toronto is known for Thai food, we wanted to see how it compares (and honestly can't compare to Vancouver's Thai scene!!!). We weren't able to get resos but fortunately walk in was only a 30min wait, so we had drinks at the cafe next door. We ended up being seated on the patio since it was so busy, but luckily weather's still nice. We ordered 4 dishes for 4 people and everything was so delish!!! Pad Thai is more on the sour side, compared to the sweet ones you might find in Vancouver. Mango salad was one of the best I've had and super refreshing to cut out the oils from the mains. My favourite was def the rice - flavours were strong but not overly salty. Lovely dinner and a good pick for those coming out of town! read more

Koh Lipe - Mango salad, pad thai, curry, rice - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food was AMAZING!! The islamic noodles were so flavourful (typically comes with an egg)! I didn't love the tofu in it but I'm sure the meat would taste better! Medium spicy was also decently spicy! The mango sticky rice was the BEST! I don't even like mango sticky rice and this is literally one of the best desserts I've had. The white chocolate shell was an AWESOME add and so was the puffed rice!! Service was super quick and staff was nice. Id recommend a reso before you go! read more

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Met up w/ a friend and visited the OG location of Koh Lipe on a wednesday work day downtown. I believe it occupies the unit where Ryu's Noodle Bar used to sit. The resto is busy just like their uptown expansion in scarborough. The food was also very tasty. I definitely felt like the portions are smaller at this location than the scarbs location. There's also not much going on in the way of A/C so the heat gets to you really fast (they also open the doors frequently ... which Idk why they do this; patrons choose to sit inside to avoid the heat from outside). The moo tod (crispy pork) appetizer is cooked much better here than the other location. My islamic noodle bowl was flatter and smaller than the one used uptown. I also got less beef. My friend got more food in his fried rice dish. Service is way better at the uptown location. Friendlier servers and more frequent checkups. I think I prefer the uptown location of Koh Lipe more than the OG location. read more

Koh Lipe - islamic noodle w/ beef - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I have been to Koh Lipe and gotten takeout a lot over the years, and only recently realized I never reviewed it. It's been one of my fav Thai places in Toronto.Unfortunately, this latest visit when I was pumped to finally write a review, it wasn't as good. They got a new expansion to the space next door and decor is quite different than the original space. More beach-feel, which I liked. The server was very nice and the food came out quickly with good portions. However the food wasn't as good as any of my previous visits. The spicy seafood platter has always been my go to and this time it didn't come out piping hot. I wouldn't say it was cold, but in the middle, it wasn't really warm. The crispy pork was tasty but had very chewy skin. It used to be very crispy. We also ordered the pineapple sticky rice with chicken curry. This was my second time having that and it was alright. We ended with some Thai ice cream; I enjoyed it but wasn't spectacular. Hopefully this was just a one time thing. read more

Koh Lipe - Crispy pork - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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For no reservation, was about 15-20 minute wait on a Tuesday. They do have a heated patio so that was nice in the cold weather. Small seating area but cozy. Ordered pad thai, khao soi and chicken wings. Wasn't expecting khao soi to be spicy as it didn't mention it on the menu. the kick did grow as you eat it though so make sure to ask for non spicy if spice tolerance is low. Pad thai was really flavourful, would order again. Chicken wings surprised me because they were really good. A good crispness and the sauce was delicious. Overall really good food and I would come back read more

Hands down some of the best Thai food I have ever ate. We were a group of five that came by for a friend's birthday. We didn't have reservations and we were shocked that we were sat so quickly. We were given a one and a half hour dining limit, and we could see through our time there that they really shuffle people in and out of there. That's the one thing that stopped me from giving this restaurant a five star because I felt the customer service wasn't there 100% Our server was prompt to come take our order. We ordered three appetizers to share before we each ordered our own main. Our appetizers were only on the table for what felt like five minutes before our mains came out, and it was a rush to clean the table so that they could make room for our main dishes which made me feel like I fully wasn't able to embrace the flavours of the appetizers we got. Needless to say, the food quality was absolutely amazing. The Thai tea ice cream was a favorite. read more

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When our friend suggested that we give Koh Lipe a try, I had my reservations... we've gone to the one in Scarborough and it wasn't what we would expect from a Michelin Star rated restaurant. The food really did not taste very good. We were seated pretty much right away around 5:30pm on a Sunday night. I LOVED the decor of the room and it was so fitting on World Oceans Day. I felt like we were in an underwater cave. We ordered the Khao Neow Gaeng (pineapple curry chicken with coconut sticky rice) which was very delicious. It had good heat which paired well with the coconut sticky rice. Much tastier than any curry we had uptown. The pad Thai was perfect for the kids. As was the Pad See Ew. They also liked the Khao Soi and Khao Pad (pineapple fried rice). Yum Ma Muang (Mango Salad) was really good, Gaeng Keow Whan (green curry) was flavourful but too spicy for the kids. read more

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Trusty, affordable, and delicious, Koh Lipe is the epitome of a Michelin Bib. While the space feels a bit cramped, service is prompt and there's plenty of interesting Thai fare to choose from - including beyond the typical dishes like Pad Thai. Everything I've ever tried here is delicious, making Koh Lipe a staple in my rotation! read more

Wow this location is 10 times better than the scarb one. Cool special dishes that are so unique & delicious. I had the snow crab with blue vermicelli dish and it was absolutely delicious - very different from all the other viet places. Would come back for other unique dishes! read more

Koh Lipe - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Koh Lipe is easily one of the best Thai spots in Toronto. I tried the khao soi and pandan dessert and both were excellent. We came on a Sunday night around 8:30 and it was still pretty busy, but there were plenty of tables and the service was good. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to, and recommending everyone try. read more

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Tucked away on Baldwin street, Koh Lipe doesn't seem like much at first glance. I ordered the pad Thai and khao soi. I normally prefer khao soi over pad thai but theirs was JAW DROPPING. the flavour and texture of the noodles were so good that I didn't even realize pad thai could be that great. It's one of those dishes where you know you'd enjoy anywhere, but theirs honestly took my breath away. The Khao Soi came with braised beef and it was very soft and tender. Service was amazing as well and the outdoor patio felt very cozy. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone read more

Koh Lipe - Pad Thai (no bean sprouts) and Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food is so flavourful and the aroma hits as soon as you walk in and spice levels are very accurate would definitely be going back and service was fast and lots of seating for a downtown Toronto restaurant read more

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Some upfront details -- You should also know that if you reserve on OpenTable that they will put a $20 hold pp on your credit card to ensure you show up. The other thing to note is that they will not allow separate or split bills for the table. They will only allow 1 bill for the entire table and you'll have to sort it out for yourself. Not something I have seen in recent times anywhere else. This is a Michelin recommended restaurant. Very laid back but festive vibe. The good: - Excellent Pad Thai (either chicken or shrimp). The table was unanimous about that. - The braised beef Khao soi was pretty good as well - prices are very reasonable including those for wine and cocktails. - service was prompt. The not so good: - we ordered appetizers and had barely started eating them when our mains showed up (I'm talking like 2-3 minutes here). All of a sudden we are scrambling to find space on the table and then have to decide what do we let get cold. - we ordered the Gai Gor Lae and it did not look like the picture and indeed the sauce did not taste like coconut curry to me but instead almost like a bbq sauce. Live and learn I guess. I will say that when someone came by and asked how we were doing, we did tell them what happened. They then spoke to the manager and removed one item from our bill and gave us a discount on the appetizers. That was appreciated. I would just caution people to be aware when ordering. And make sure you tell your server you want the appetizers first and some time before the mains come over. For a Michelin recommended restaurant we did expect more. Just saying. It's located on Baldwin so not a ton of parking close by. Some street and a couple of Green P lots a decent walk away. read more

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This place is a hidden gem of authentically prepared Thai food and we are so grateful we stumbled upon it! It's tucked into a neighborhood bordering Chinatown and we had no idea of its popularity when we found it and realized how hungry we were. We were asked if we had reservations at 2pm in the afternoon and we thought they'd turn us away when we said no, but they didn't! We were seated and told we had an hour, which was fine with us! I would go back here a thousand more times if I lived in Toronto, and I'll definitely be back next time we visit! read more

Koh Lipe - Pad Thai special, chicken wings, spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've been back here twice, which says a lot considering the endless selection of restaurants in Toronto. Koh Lipe's menu is fantastic, and the food tastes incredibly good. It has a cozy atmosphere and the decorations reflect Thailand's charm. The service here is brilliant. The staff are kind and sweet without being overbearing. I wish more restaurant staff could adopt the same attitude. Every time I leave, I feel great on every level. So, I'm confident bringing people here, knowing it'll leave a great impression. This place is absolutely worth it. Plan ahead and get a reservation to avoid having to wait. read more

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100/100 perfect in every dishes. Service was very fast and attentive. I will definitely come back in my next trip. read more

Koh Lipe - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I can see why this place is Michelin recommended year after year. The flavour is phenomenal here and the portions are HUGE. The seating is a little bit tight but I think they have 2 floors to compensate. It's usually a reservation only place but we were lucky to just walk in one day and get a seat. The prices range from $15 to $40 depending on what you're ordering. Most noodle dishes sit at around $25. I'd love to come back to try some of their rice dishes and other chef specialties. read more

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We heard this was Michillan recomended so we decided to check it out. We were pretty hungry so we got eggs roles, kao soi, pad Thai and mango sticky rice. Usually kao soi is easily my favorite but I liked their phad Thai more. Both were rustic and leaned into the dry spices which I think worked better for the had Thai. It also had stretchy noodles and well cooked veggies. I wished the tofu was a bit crisper but most places do it that way so we rarely get crunchy tofu. The kao soi had great contrast of flavores and textures like usual and the egg roles seemed home made which some places seems uncommon. At first the mango sticky rice threw us off. They have a sugar coating that looks like a mango so you have to break through it to get to the frrsh mango inside but we thought it was just a super frozen mango which would have been offputting. The sugary coconut milk mixed well with the rice and it came together well. The atmosphere is pretty decent. It feels a bit underwater themed with blue projected lights, hanging fake plants and hanging lights. I always prefer real plants but at least the lights made that a bit better. The staff is friendly and quick which is always a plus as well. Overall a good spot. read more

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We went back in December and the food was still amazing! This has been a place I recommended to many people who are looking for Thai. They recently moved their Uber deliveries to the back door to help with the customer experience at the restaurant! read more

Koh Lipe - Chicken Pai Thai, Pad Sew, mango salad and pork belly - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious!! Getting a reservation was easy and we were sat promptly at a very nice table. Thank goodness we had a reservation because it was really busy. The iced milk tea was delicious!! Maybe my favourite I've had. I ordered the pineapple curry chicken with the coconut rice and I really liked it but would have liked maybe more coconut in the rice. I also tried the khao soi which was amazing! I think it was slightly better than the chicken dish. Excited to come back read more

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Expect a little line when arriving but it's pretty quick! MUST KNOW: 1. One bill / no splitting 2. Your group has 1.5 hr to eat 3. The food does take a while to come out MUST ORDER: -coconut soup (one of my favorite dish of the night. Sad I didn't get a photo) read more

Koh Lipe - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

this is the best thai food i've ever had the pad thai was so flavorful and it was piping hot - honestly it's best pad thai i've ever tried. we tried the pad see ew - medium spice and boy is it HOT but so delicious. service is quick and to the point. always attentive and never overbearing. ambience is pretty cool, they have it well decorated and its fully a thai vibe read more

I was in town and in charge of making a dinner reservation for my small group and I. The reviews on Yelp for Koh Lipe are beaming and they have two Michelin awards, it's gotta be great right? We arrived for our reservation right on time and discovered a colorful restaurant with quirky decor. A nice front patio with lanterns and flowers hanging from the ceiling. When you walk inside, you'll run into a taxi adorned in twinkle lights and murals all over the walls. Our table was upstairs near the window, which made for a lovely breeze. It look me a hot minute to decided what to eat and drink. I started with a smokey negroni and the table shared the goong moun - fried crispy tofu rolled with shrimp carrot, chili, and served with a nice sauce. You can find it on their special menu. We also went with the basic spring rolls. The goong moun was asbolutely delicious and it was a recommendation from our server - thank you, thank you. For my entree I got the konng ob woonsen hot plate. In translation it's a steamed glass noodle dish with shrimp and some veggies and herbs. It also came with a side of their chili lime sauce which was delicious drizzled over top. This dish is enormous and I had more than enough to take back with me. Overall, I totally get the hype. The vibe was fun, the food was good, and the service was top notch too. I would totally come again. read more

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Wow, honestly the best mango salad I've ever had. So fresh. The pad Thai was excellent with big chunks of chicken and lots of noodles. Loved it. The shrimp dumplings were chock full of shrimp. I'd go back just for the shrimp. This is my new favorite Thai restaurant. Why did it take me so long to discover it?! Service was perfect. Quick and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back next read more

One day I was walking down the street and saw this place. I saved it and I knew I had to come back. Well I did and when I say the food was hitting! Listen if you are in Toronto visiting and looking for a casual place to get some good eats then Koh Lipe is for you. I recommend getting reservations as the wait time for a table during the week is about 20-30 minutes. The staff is really good and also very open to giving you recommendations. And when they say spicy they mean spicy. I highly recommend trying this place out. read more

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