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

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

I basically never write reviews, but I was inclined to after I saw that the most recent review was…read moreover a year ago. We stumbled in here because we were craving green curry on our first night in Victoria, and we are very glad we did! Server was very kind and attentive and the food came out fast and hot. We had the green curry, Bangkok noodles, and cashew stir fry. Delicious!

Horrible experience- chicken wasn't fresh. Food was tasteless. Very disappointed- stay away fromread more

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

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

The food is INCREDIBLE!!! We had some deep fried spring rolls alongside the noodle and curry dish,…read morethe spice level was perfect, the vegetables were amazing, the sauce was perfect. The Phad See Lew was my favorite! The staff were super friendly and very attentive. The atmosphere was very romantic and yet fun. Really enjoyed this place ;)

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

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

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

Food arrived fast and very hot despite ordering not long before the fireworks - was pleasantly…read moresurprised by this .. Prawn penang goong was very delicious - recommended.. special fried rice was good.. tamarind squid was good as well.. pad Thai was not good at all - bland and overcooked noodles

Short walk from our hotel. I chose this restaurant for a quick, early dinner after seeing a picture…read moreof the mango sticky rice. The restaurant had many tables and was dimly lit. It was so early so we had our pick of tables to choose from. My husband and son weren't very hungry so we chose a couple of dishes to share between the three of us. It was just enough food and completely delicious. We ordered the pad see ew, crying tiger beef and mango sticky rice. Our server was very kind, attentive and gracious. Would definitely recommend!

Drove down from courtenay to meet with a friend to go to the…read moreCity & Colour show and she suggested the Block as she had been before. Ambiance was great - super warm and welcoming which was magnified by the host. Super lovely. Then the wait staff. Whoever is hiring/training is doing a great job! Not drinking right now but the cocktail menu was super tempting. Every menu item sounded great. We got some help on ordering from our servers and Tanya picked ones she had enjoyed before. We also sat right beside the pick up window so it was fun seeing food come out! The food was fantastic. See pictures for what we ordered. Not sure if I can remember the names of everything but it was a perfect combo!!

So straight up this place went and took us to places we hadn't been prior to eating at the Block…read more Overall a very enjoyable experience for sure, but you cannot pigeonhole this place, which is a very good thing! We are big fans of traditional fare, but the Block is a place we are so glad we experienced and will certainly return utilizing the knowledge we garnered during our first experience. A big thank you to for helping us through picking one price fixe January exploration of your local restaurants and filling it with other ala carte additions. As we often do we ordered far too much food, wanting to explore everything off a menu that is far reaching. Not sure if our additions worked with the price fixe menu, but we sure enjoyed checking everything out. The interior is interesting with the addition of structural steel in the space to keep this heritage building (I think) standing tall for a few generations. We sure hope it's still here for a long while and will most likely come again the next time we are in Victoria. That is saying a lot as there are a wide range of restaurants in the neighbourhood, but you do want to check the Block out!

Still great flavors and kind staff, but recent changes to the portions (shrinkflation) while…read moremaintaining higher prices make the experience less satisfying. We'll be looking elsewhere going forward.

Ordered chicken red curry with but there was less than approximately 1/4 chicken breast in it. It…read morewas tasty but pretty much vegetarian. They don't get the grease to a high enough temperature so the spring rolls were super oil laden. I had to squeeze out the grease or it would pour out while being eaten. Not good food today. Expensive and disappointing. Yikes

Came here on a Wednesday night for birthday celebration and the ambiance was great - it's not too…read moreloud so everyone can have decent conversations at their tables and overall it's a good vibe in the restaurant. We were seated right away and the waitress helped us with our waters and order quickly. We ordered spring rolls for appetizers, and chicken red curry and coconut rice, the crispy rock fish, and the drunken noodles (spicy) to share. The food was bomb - everything was tasty and we all enjoyed everything we ordered. The service was attentive and super friendly. This is our first time here and we will come back for sure. Highly recommended!

Best Thai food, EVER! Our server 'Autumn' is SO fantastic, she makes every visit here very…read moreenjoyable and always remembers our orders! Best server in Victoria in our opinion! We feel so well taken care of. They have the BIGGEST portions here, the flavours are *incredible* fresh and tangy, it's very authentic, delicious Thai food. Plus such a warm and cozy atmosphere, our favourite restaurant in Victoria. Highly recommend the papaya salad, the pineapple friend rice & the lemongrass mocktails!

The ground pork curry was so good! This isn't a fancy place but very tasty if you need something…read morequick and fresh.

Came here during a short stay in Victoria at a friend's recommendation. The menu was interesting. A…read morelot of cool Asian fusion options. You order at the register and the food didn't take long to be ready. You grab your own utensils and stuff. There is only counter stool seating inside. There are some bench seating on the patio. Everything we ordered was good. My friend and I shared 3 dishes and that was perfect. Would definitely come again to try more things on my next visit.