Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Maenam

    3.9 (429 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

    Order Maenam Takeout or Delivery

    Maenam Photos

    Business Info

    MAENAM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Maenam

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Chicken sausage pineapple
    Mike Z.

    Maenam ended up being my favorite meal in my trip to Vancouver. The restaurant took care of my party very well throughout the set menu experience, and it was a very reasonable price. Several large seafood items must be ordered in advance, including the lobster claypot. If you are a fan of glass noodles and seafood, I would definitely recommend the dish! My favorite dishes were actually some of the starting bites, but the sable fish main was also very strong. Service was prompt and courteous, and they provided a free drink for someone in my party who accidentally spilled their first cocktail.

    Brussels sprouts
    Sergio L.

    I'll be the first to admit that I'm not heavy on Thai food because I am picky. But Maenam isn't just any Thai food restaurant. It's an exquisite Thai restaurant that offers fresh, delicately balanced dishes for you to enjoy. Of course it's easier finding this place when your date loves food as much as you do and has a special back for the best places visit. You're greeted in the most polite way possible. Your sever guides you through the menu and make recommendations based on acquired taste for certain things. They ask if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies. Truly top notch service. Then you get to these beautifully crafted dishes that just take your breath away literally. We mostly shared all of our dishes and despite eating it all, I didn't feel boosted or full. God vibes all around.

    Chicken Skewers
    Sonia C.

    This is my second time here. First time was with a friend for dine out and it was a bit disappointing. This time it was very tasty! We got the pad thai, shrimp chuchi curry, chicken skewers and tom sap soup. The pad thai was tasty - noodles were chewy and sauce was good. Could use a bit more smokiness though. Chicken skewers also needed more smokiness and caramelization but the peanut and chili vinegar sauces paired well. The shrimp chuchi curry was very good - flavourful and shrimp were grilled perfectly. Lastly, the Tom sap was by far my favourite - sweet, sour soup with a kick. The pork bones were fall off the bone too. Service both times were great as well.

    Grilled Sausage and Crispy Rice Salad
    John C.

    I went here for lunch with a friend during Dine Out Vancouver. I've been to Maenam a few times, but this was the first time for my friend. We had reservations so we were seated quickly, but the restaurant never more than half full that day. The space continues to look pretty traditional and classic. Since we already saw the Dine Out menu, we quickly ordered. Although all the food wasn't bad, I think it suffered a common issue with Dine Out menus - quality suffers to bulk production. The dishes didn't seem freshly prepared, nor carefully plated compared to previous visits. Service was adequate, but also didn't hit the same standard I've experienced before. So overall, it was OK. Nothing particularly memorable. I've certainly had better meals there before.

    steamed mussels
    Leeza N.

    Came here last night for a light dinner with a friend and had a great experience! Interiors were absolutely beautiful inside and at around 6pm the restaurant filled up quickly! I wish I got to try more items on the menu, I'll definitely return for that. My friend and I shared the steamed mussels and shrimp pad thai and it was sooo flavourful. The mussels hit the spot and had a nice thai basil/citrus flavour and was paired well with a fish sauce dip. The shrimp pad thai was absolutely delicious and had the authentic tamarind taste. All in all, great service too and I will return

    1 of 3
    Sun G.

    Delightful Thai restaurant located on West 4th and Cypress. Modern interior with woodsy paneling and mirrors to project size ambitions. Very neat and restrained but refined aesthetics. Our server(s) were very friendly and helpful. Not shy of telling us their favourites. This day we were here to celebrate a big bday. So it has to be perfect. The dining partner wasn't disappointed. We started with 3 small bites. Very tiny but interesting. Then followed by the soup of our choice-hot and sour clam and mushroom soup. So so for me, but my dining accomplice enjoyed it. Then next we had 3 main courses to share, curry beef, pork ribs and duck confit salad. Finally followed by 3 sweets. Needless to say we were stuffed. The food was flavourful and well crafted. Seems every aspect of our taste buds has been engaged. Really enjoyed the experience. Felt like being in Thailand and so much more than the average Thai restaurant. The only possible drawback is the noise level. Often scoring over 80 db on my smartwatch. The dude behind me with his long winded monologue gave me a headache. This is probably due to all the reflective hard surfaces of the place. Address that, IMO, it would definitely be a 5 stars joint. One of the best Thai restaurants in GVRD. Highly recommended, but bring ear plugs or anc headphones.

    Jennifer T.

    By a friend's recommendation, we made an appointment here on a Sunday evening and was blown away by the chef's tasting menu. When I think of fancy meals at a high price point, I automatically assume that each dish will be small and that I'd leave hungry. I was wrong! At Maenam, not only was the portion perfect for 3 people, the mouth watering and unique flavors from that meal is something we still talk about to this day. Even though we struggled to finish dessert, we did it anyway and did not regret it. The service was unbelievably wonderful! Each person we had the pleasure of speaking with was remarkably kind and never made us plebs feel out of place. If I lived in Vancouver, I'd come here once a month! Perfect for a special occasion, date night, or just a good meal with good people. 10/5 would definitely recommend!

    Albacore Ma Hor
    Tony J.

    Fancy-ish Thai restaurant in Kitsilano, Michelin recommended for the year. Mid-small interior, has a number of small tables and also seats at the bar. Nice interior. We made the reservation for the chef's tasting menu which is $88 per person, and the portions are for 2 people. On the tasting menu, there are 3 options each for soup, salad, curry, and stir fry. You also get snacks to start, and desserts. The snacks were 3 different one-bite items, each with a different seafood paired with various ingredients. The most notable thing was how sweet some of the snacks were. Next up is the relish, which is prawn coconut and salted egg mix, and they provide some leaves to wrap up the relish. Was refreshing. Moving on to the soup, we got the halibut hot and sour soup. It wasn't really that spicy, but has a nice sour flavor that's not overly sour. Tastes like tom yum with halibut. Next up with the wagyu steak salad, which tasted like a standard salad with beef. The two mains we got were the red curry with smoked duck breast, and the turmeric lamb shoulder stir fry. The red curry was very sweet. The sweetness dominated the flavor of the duck as well. The lamb stir fry was in contrast salty and heavily flavored, and they put some peas in there. Finally, the dessert portion included 3 different items. A sorbet that was tart and refreshing, a brown sticky rice ball that looked a donut hole but was only mildly sweet, and slices of what was a less sweet version of creme brulee. Was an interesting tasting menu. Portions are not big for each item, but they do add up. Among all the items. I liked the soup the most. Service was very attentive throughout.

    Siam Sunburn

    Another fantastic experience at Maenam. Everything was exceptional, but the Duck Laab was a standout. The snacks are always our favorite. The only small miss this time was the Chicken and Morel soup. It was the only thing we've had in all our visits that wasn't great. Very bland and boring. But that was a small piece of an exceptional meal.

    pad thai
    Anisa W.

    3.5 stars- I really liked their pad thai initially but the more I sit on it the more I think it's just similar to Thai Basil. Only Thai Basil is much cheaper and the same portion. Their interior are also more elevated so unless it's a specific occasion that requires a better ambiance then maybe head to Thai basil instead

    This is the teeny tiny dessert

    I have my best friend and his partner take me for dinner I'll tell you first what I didn't like which was very little.... I did not like the fact that the portions were on the smaller side and how expensive they were That being said the service was fantastic The food was perfectly seasoned by a professional chef and it was so lovely and so well-balanced I will see this place is expensive it's not cheap... This is a place more for a special occasion but I'm so very grateful that they took me for dinner because everything was great I will have to say the ambience was all right it was nice The food speaks for itself If you only order 2 things there Order their brussel sprouts I know crazy it's a Thai restaurant but they were the best I've ever had in my life And then if I had to pick the second thing it would probablythey're eggplant with their crispy pork Jowl We also have the Krispy rice appetizer that is a 10 out of 10 We had a chicken curry a halibut Rice... The Roti was just okay that was the only thing that I probably wouldn't Order again Instead of having dessert which is super tiny tiny have yourself a cocktail there or a great beer If the prices were 50% less I'd probably be there once a month This is a Michelin star restaurant Once you taste the food you'll know why 9.5 out of 10

    Halibut curry and duck salad
    Laura E.

    YUM! I took my parents here for the chefs tasting menu and everyone was very impressed. We started with the snacks, which were definitely unique. Our favorite was the taco. For our soup, we chose the Tom Kha which I am still dreaming of. The delicata squash was perfect. For our salad we had the duck leg, which had a decent amount of meat on it! We also had the halibut curry, which was the biggest disappointment. It was a much different texture than expected and a little fishy. The rest of the mains we had were delicious though! I will definitely be back next time I'm in Vancouver!!

    Bea F.

    Came here for a weekend lunch. Made a reservation, which I would recommend as there is limited seating. We chose to do the lunch set menu, which comes with an appetizer, a salad, a curry, and a stir fry for $45 per person. We went with: Tom Kha Coconut Mushroom Soup, Crispy Mushroom Laab, Vegetable Panang Curry, and 3 Flavor Prawn Stir fry. My sister is vegetarian, hence the all the veggie options. The 2 mushroom options weren't my personal taste, but I recognize they were complex and delicious flavors for someone keen on mushrooms. However, the Panang curry was absolutely delicious and I didn't miss the meat flavor at all. The prawn stir fry was deceivingly filling, as the prawns were gigantic! A very savory soy garlic flavor that I enjoyed. I'd love to return and have some more meat options. Although pricey, the quality and freshness of all dishes are very obvious.

    See all

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sue K.
    16
    86
    105

    2 months ago

    Fancy Thai and innovative but wouldn't say it blew me out of the water. Pricey. Service is good and nice place to try out fusion cuisine.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sun G.
    163
    541
    2867

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ryan D.
    0
    47
    45

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Anisa W.
    3
    380
    349

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Chef H.
    0
    47
    68

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 17
    Thanks 0
    Love this 16
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Matt B.
    36
    1549
    2476

    4 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tani Z.
    18
    290
    50

    2 years ago

    Service was sincere. Drinks were delicious. Food comes in generous portions - we enjoyed the tasting menu. Easy to get to from downtown.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 11

    Maenam Reviews in Other Languages

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Thai 4,212 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Zab Zaab Thai Cuisine - Tom yum soup w chicken

    Zab Zaab Thai Cuisine

    4.5(57 reviews)
    2.0 kmYaletown, Downtown

    it was our first time visiting the restaurant and it was very busy at dinner. Our server was very…read morenice, friendly and provided valuable suggestions when we ordered We ordered 2 appetizers (calamari and chicken satay, i forgot to take picture of the satay!) and 1 entree (salmon penang curry). The chicken satay was definitely very good, flavorful and tender. The peanut sauce goes very well with the meat. Downside was the calamari, the pieces are quite big which make it not as crispy as it would be. Our favorite was the salmon penang curry. the coconut flavor of the curry together with the sweetness make it a very well balanced item. it went very well with the jasmine rice. We also tried the mango sticky rice. the warm sticky rice went perfectly well with the sweetness of the mango. very well made I would love to visit again to try other items on the list which caught my eyes

    I didn't like the vibe here, nor did I enjoy sitting outside in the patio area with a table rocking…read moreso much we couldn't lean elbows on it. Drinks were nice (BBL/peach Bellini non-alcoholic) but probably overpriced for the size. (Banju drinks are half the price.) My friend's seafood dish had a weird mix of too many onions and drowned lettuce with not enough noodles. My pad Thai with beef had kind of a fishy taste. Have had more delicious pad Thai at places like Thai Coco or even Thai Express. Was offered dessert but didn't feel like staying. Servers were telling other customers about their 1.5 hour policy and they were really bothered by my empty drink container on the table until I put it down below on a chair for our purses and things. I actually wanted to keep the cup because it was thick plastic and reusable. Weird that at 5:30, they wouldn't let people sit inside because of reservations. Didn't look full by the time we left either so I think we could have sat inside just fine. Anyway ... I don't think I'll be back.

    Photos
    Zab Zaab Thai Cuisine
    Zab Zaab Thai Cuisine - Mango sticky rice

    Mango sticky rice

    Zab Zaab Thai Cuisine - Chicken Pad Thai

    See all

    Chicken Pad Thai

    Miku

    Miku

    4.4(2.6k reviews)
    3.4 kmDowntown
    $$$

    Came here with my family to celebrate my daughters birthday. This is a great place for special…read moreevents. The setting is gorgeous, right next to the water, and the service and wine list befits a Michelin restaurant. They aren't able to sit bigger parties next to a window though. The sushi is spectacular. They specialize in Aburi and that does not disappoint. We had four: - Miku roll, with torched fish eggs, the texture and flavour are incredible. - surf and turf, this has beef tataki and da really different but good flavour - salmon and saba Oshi Aburi. My kids favourite. The flavour - it just melts in your mouth and it is sooo good. The flavour is what really stands out. It's not a huge portion. All the appetizers are excellent. In particular our group loved the tofu salad. My daughter says it's the best salad she ever had. Ebi fritters were outstanding too. Crunchy and delish but somehow light at the same time. The brussel sprouts were a bit spicy. Spinach Gomae has an amazing flavour. The desserts are great too. The banana mousse in particular was sublime. You can't go wrong here for your next occasion.

    idk how people like this place honestly it feels like the type of restaurant that exists mostly…read morefor business lunches and people in suits trying to expense a meal. the view was also super mid to me... i genuinely don't understand why people hype it up so much. maybe if you're not from a big city it feels impressive? but it really didn't wow me at all. the sushi was fine, but the quality of the fish felt pretty average for the price point. everything is insanely expensive and nothing tasted memorable enough to justify it. the whole vibe also felt really sterile and corporate instead of cozy, exciting, or luxurious. the one star goes to our waiter though he was genuinely super nice and gave great service. otherwise... pass!!!

    Photos
    Miku - Inside the restaurant

    Inside the restaurant

    Miku - Spicy edamame (CAD $8)

    Spicy edamame (CAD $8)

    Miku - Little emperor (CAD $10) and Aka miso old fashioned (CAD $24)

    See all

    Little emperor (CAD $10) and Aka miso old fashioned (CAD $24)

    Unchai Thai Restaurant - Boat noodles with crispy pork.  Spectacular!

    Unchai Thai Restaurant

    4.4(105 reviews)
    0.4 kmKitsilano

    4.5/5 Came here around 6:30pm on a Saturday and we put our…read morename down. There were about 3 people ahead of us and we were called and seated in about 20 minutes. My partner really wanted to try their Boat Noodle for a while now so we were quite excited to try that dish. The waiter was nice and recommended a couple dishes for us. Som Tum (Papaya Salad) 3/5 The texture was nice and it tasted refreshing but it is QUITE spicy. I appreciate the authentic Thai spice level but it was too spicy for us. I liked the sourness and I know this rating is a very personal rating based on our spice tolerance. Roti with Curry Sauce 3.75/5 Nice, flaky roti that wasn't too oily. I wish there was a little more sauce. Pad See Ew with Crab Meat 4/5 Great flavor. There was a decent number of clumped up noodle but the portion was great. Good amount of crab as well. Boat Noodle Soup 4.25/5 This was the best boat noodle we had so far. Flavorful broth with generous portion of various meats. There could be an option to get more noodles but my partner got this and she was satisfied with the amount since there were good chunks of meat. Good heat that creeps up. Roselle Drink 3.75-4.5/5 Great compliment to the dishes as it lightened and refreshed our pallette. Slightly sour. It tasted better with the food than by itself. Thai Milk Tea 3.5/5 Good enough. Wasn't the best but wasn't bad. Rainbow Sweet Sticky Rice 4.25/5 We were surprised it came in a cup and that it was soup-ier than we imagined. I was hoping that they had mango sticky rice but we thoroughly enjoyed the coconut I think it's also important to keep in mind that this is a relatively fast paced restaurant. There is some wait so you want to finish your food, pay, and leave. The staff was nice but we could tell that they wanted to keep the flow. We would be coming back again for sure! We loved the staff and the food.

    It's our first time going to Unchai after their renovation earlier this year. Their store is bigger…read morenow with slightly more seats. Their food is still as good as before the renovation! We tried three dishes this time. We had MOO TOD PRIK TAI DUM as appetizer. It's fried pork loin with tamarind dipping sauce. The pork was surprisingly lean yet tender. It somehow reminded me of McNuggets but of course better. We had PAD PONG GARREE CRAB MEAT (turmeric curry with crab meat) and PAD KEE MAO CRAB MEAT (stir fired sheet noodles with crab meat) as our mains. Both dishes came with impressive amount of crab chunks. They were very flavorful and delicious. The curry was smooth and went so well with rice. The Pad Kee Mao was very well done too! The noodles were chewy, with layers of tastes - savory and herbal (lemongrass/ lemon leaves?) and it has wok hei too! Service was good. Servers were helpful and friendly! The taste and portion was good for the money. The only down side is that there's no free parking around the area. If parking is easier, I would go there more often!

    Photos
    Unchai Thai Restaurant
    Unchai Thai Restaurant - Moo tod prik tai dum (deep fried pork loin) $14, tamarind sauce not pictured

    Moo tod prik tai dum (deep fried pork loin) $14, tamarind sauce not pictured

    Unchai Thai Restaurant - Moo Grob Pad Thai

    See all

    Moo Grob Pad Thai

    Phnom Penh - Fried Chicken

    Phnom Penh

    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    3.9 kmStrathcona
    $$

    A most stunning tasting experience, I had here at Phnom Penh in Chinatown…read more PP has been on my radar for some time & I finally made it here. PP has been going strong since 1985 - not an easy achievement in the restaurant industry. PP has that older type restaurant feel inside, but it is very lively as waiters fly by with orders to deliver to tables. Yelpies, order these three items & the say less while you wait for them. Butter Beef (Thinly sliced rare beef) Garlic Wings (heavy on the garlic - FYI) Filet Beef Luc Lac (Tender stir-fried beef) I had a Vietnamese coffee, but it was lame. I've had better elsewhere. The taste of these dishes is orgasmic. I didn't notice nor feel a high sodium content but perhaps maybe a hint of MSG. Regardless, there's a reason why PP has won several awards year after year, including the prestigious - Michelin. Get here ASAP & find out why PP continues to impress foody lovers from everywhere. Warning, this whole area is certified - pure ghetto. Bring your car down here at your own inconvenience. Take transit or uber to get here. Zombies are everywhere. A weird side note - it appears GoDaddy hijacked PPs website. Use IG or Open Table reservations for reference & menu options.

    Always seeing people line up at the door shows that this restaurant truly has something special …read more When we finally got our table, the food exceeded our expectations. The chicken wings should be called crack wings HIGHLY addictive. The deep-fried squid is prepared the same way as the chicken wings, and the calamari was amazingly tender. The Butter beef was simply fantastic, with flavors that balanced sweetness and saltiness perfectly, topped with delicious accompaniments. I wish the pea shoots had a bit more flavor, but they were cooked just right tender with a satisfying crunch, not overdone. Overall I give this experience 5/5!!

    Photos
    Phnom Penh - Inside

    Inside

    Phnom Penh - Canh Ga Lan Bot, Fried chicken

    Canh Ga Lan Bot, Fried chicken

    Phnom Penh - Fried Crispy Fish

    See all

    Fried Crispy Fish

    Maenam - thai - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...