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    Mengrai Thai

    4.0 (328 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Divine morning glory
    Annie T.

    We were in the area craving Thai food and stumbled upon Mengrai Thai as it was the closest spot nearby. The restaurant is tucked inside an old brick building with creaky wooden floors--definitely giving off "hole-in-the-wall" vibes, in the best way. When we arrived, it seemed like they were preparing to close, but upon seeing us, they kindly flipped the sign back to "open" and welcomed us in. We ended up being the only guests in the restaurant, which gave it a quiet, personal feel. Our server--who also appeared to be the manager--was very enthusiastic and clearly passionate about the food and service. While friendly, he was a bit overly talkative and unfortunately stood quite close while speaking, which resulted in some unintentional spittle landing on my arm. A little uncomfortable, but it seemed unintentional. Now, the food: flavorful and satisfying. The curry and drunken noodles were the highlights of our meal--well-balanced and aromatic. I also ordered a cranberry drink based on the server's recommendation, but unfortunately, it wasn't for me--overly tart and oddly flavored. I wouldn't get it again. Overall, it was a memorable experience. If you're looking for a casual, no-frills spot with tasty Thai food, Mengrai Thai is worth a try. Just skip the cranberry drink.

    Mango Salad and Chicken Satay
    Danny W.

    I was hoping for a bit more from this local restaurant. The staff was friendly but the service was a bit slow, even though the restaurant was quite empty. The interiors is very unique and felt homey. The food was quite disappointing and left a lot for the imagination. The chicken satay had lacked salt, the red curry (house special) was bland and had more pineapple and lychee than meat, and the drunken noodles was too saucy for a fried noodle dish. The green mango salad was the best of the night, but it's hard not to like a green mango salad.

    Vegan prix fix appetizer platter
    Irene H.

    I got the $39 prix fixe meal which came with appetizer platter (mango salad, veggie dumpling, cauliflower stir fry in a chip), green chicken curry, and mango sticky rice for dessert. Food was definitely delicious. Good to know: gratuity is already included in the receipt and there is a 15% discount for cash or E transfer (which is very useful in case you don't have cash). Staff were friendly and attentive. Owner was a very sweet man, came up to us and showed us pictures of his 2 year old daughter and gave my friend's toddler son a pandan coconut cupcake on the house. We had a great experience!

    Salad Rolls
    Mary S.

    We really enjoyed our dinner at Mengrai Thai. The space was nicely decorated and spacious. Our waiter, Sukhbir, was kind and attentive. He was very mindful of our desired spice levels and recommended some dishes accordingly. We really enjoyed the salad rolls appetizer. The veggies were fresh and the sauce was tasty. I loved my cashew stir fry with chicken and my mom really enjoyed the fried rice. The mango sticky rice was light and sweet. I look forward to returning again!

    Gurtaj S.

    Really good food. Went here as part of Winterlicious so got the set menu which included 1 appetizer, 1 salad and 1 entree and 1 dessert. The food was excellent and the owner was really nice! The server was amazing too. She recommended we try certain stuff since it was our first time here. The place was well lit with a yellow hue to the whole ambiance. Would 100% come here again hopefully when it's not too busy

    Lychee Martini
    Anne L.

    This spot just because a favourite of mine for Thai food. They have a wonderful prix fix menu if you can't decide what to try but I highly recommend the pumpkin soup. The crunch on the crispy beef is delicious and addictive. They do a great lychee martini (at a great price might I add). The service was top notch and had a very friendly and family feel. We were surprised with a free dessert at the end. Definitely will be coming back!

    Pad thai
    Pranav M.

    Wanted to try a new Thai place and found these guys. Great food, portions felt a little small compared to some of the other common Thai restaurants but tasted incredible. Got medium spice on the drunken noodles and it was as perfect. The curry was served in a pineapple which was really cool. It had lychee and mango in it - a little too sweet for my liking. Appetizer platter was tasty, most of the items were deep fried. Service was a little slow but the staff are really kind, so didn't mind it too much. Will be back here

    Taro rolls
    Cin C.

    This Thai restaurant has been on my list to check out for a long time. Unfortunately I do not visit the East End, therefore was never in the area. Luckily I was able to check this place out this past weekend! We started with the taro rolls and the crispy morning glory with golden pumpkin soup. I was sad to see that there was only one crispy morning glory on the dish. Thankfully the golden pumpkin soup was absolutely delicious and made up for the lack of fritter quantity. Since it was the first time, we ordered the chefs pad Thai to try. On the waiters recommendation we also ordered the braised curry lamb with peach. We were blown away by the curry lamb, such depth of flavor, tender meat, sweetness from the peach and a gentle growing heat with each bite. Unfortunately, the pad Thai was bland in comparison. We fix the issue by adding the curry to the pad Thai and enjoying it together. Would go back for the curry lamb alone!

    Sweet chicken pad Thai
    Patricia J.

    Must visit ! I was not expecting such a serene ambience. It's like you've been transported out of the city. So cozy with dinner over candle light. One downside is the bathroom which needs upgrades ASAP. We over estimated the amount we should order for two and ended up with enough food to feed an army. Portions are VERY generous! Keep that in mind. My highlights were the lemongrass soup and sasi curry. 10/10. Such complex flavours that hit you in different ways each time you take another taste. The soup was perfect for the bitterly cold weather. The service was exceptional and the owner came by to greet us and share fun stories ( and photos!) of his very famous guests. 10/10. The menu is a bit overwhelming as it contains numerous dishes you are not used to seeing at a Thai restaurant. They are clearly focused on expanding our Thai palate and moving us beyond our comfort zones. For example there's a grilled fish dish cooked with tamarind that I want to try next time. I'm already planning to return and especially to try the dessert menu. Lemongrass creme brûlée any one!?? I can't wait ! Fantastic spot just east of the core and absolutely perfect and intimate for a date night.

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    I really like this Thai restaurant, all foods are delicious and bring me the feeling when I visited Thailand before Also, both owner & chef welcome guests like old friends, that's why I came with friends 2nd times within few days

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    Amazing food! Here from Boston, Massachusetts! Loved the place and delicious food! Highly recommend it, great service!

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    Good portion sizes, pretty good taste, friendly and efficient service. Bonus points for the super…read morecolourful decor that gave the place a lively vibe. Stopped by for lunch and got: - Khao Soi Pu Nim: Curry was thick and tasty. Decent size for the soft shell crab. - Tom Yum Fried Rice with Shrimp: Great heat and strong flavours with the rice. Would have liked a bit more shrimp. - Laab Calamari: Well copled though weirdly a bit bland. Overall, a pretty good Thai spot if you're in the area.

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    Nua toon - beef hotpot soup

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    Hanging fish in the interior.

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    I'd heard about Sum Tum Jinda for a while -- it's Michelin-selected, and I believe one of their…read moreThailand locations actually received a Michelin star (not 100% sure, but that's the reputation). That alone made me curious, and after finally trying it, I get the hype. The place was packed and clearly very busy, but despite that, the servers were genuinely friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better, and ambience was good! Food-wise, everything we ordered was solid: * Pad See Ew was flavorful and well-balanced * Kor Moo Yang was juicy and perfectly grilled * Pad Woonsen Chaong was also delicious and comforting Overall, the flavors really worked for my palate. I personally liked this more than Koh Lipe. I also enjoy Pai -- honestly, I like most Thai spots -- but there's something about Toronto Thai food that just hits different. I've had Thai food in New York, London, and Seoul (and quite a lot of it), and somehow Toronto still does it better Bottom line: very satisfying meal, great energy, and food that lives up to the reputation. I'm glad I finally tried it and would definitely come back.

    Have been wanting to try this restaurant since a very long time and finally did it…read more They have two seating areas the one that's downstairs felt a little congested with too many people in there but we were seated in the next building on the top floor where it was more spacious. The only con was that the washrooms were downstairs so you have to walk out the building to access it again. Our server was super friendly and helped us choose the right items from the menu. We ordered the som tum tod which were hesitant to order coz we don't like papaya but it turned out to be the best dish that night. So so flavourful and very satisfying! We also ordered the pork jowl, minced chicken and garlic chicken with rice and everything was very well done. The mango sticky rice was however not upto the mark coz the mangoes were tart but they did warn us beforehand and we wanted to take that risk. Overall a great dinner at a Michelin recommended place.

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    The food and food presentation at Le Lert is fantastic. We tried the Pad Thai, Grilled Pork…read moreSkewers, Chicken Pad Krapow and a samosa-like appetizer, all were excellent. Service was very friendly. Normally this would be a 5-star review, but there were a few things that stopped that... the dining room is just way too bright, I prefer more comfortable, lower lit environments to elevate the overall experience. We ordered an appetizer, which came out first, but then they didn't give us the time to finish it. The main dishes came out right after, so we were rushed. Lastly, there were some items on the dinner menu we wanted to try, but they refused, only brunch items were available. Food portions were good, but could have been bigger. Ignoring all of that, the food is amazing. If you're into Thai food, this place is a must.

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    Le Lert - Interior

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    Le Lert - Beef Fried Rice ($26)

    Beef Fried Rice ($26)

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