Came here for a dinner for two on a Monday night, was surprised at how busy it was on a regular week day! The decor and staff were super nice, love the aesthetic and overall thought the restaurant was very clean and nice. We ordered the: Khao Soi - very creaming and fried noodles were delicious. The sauce was coconut flavoured curry. I thought the beef was a little on the dry side but overall loved the dish (8/10) Pad Thai with chicken - sweet and tangy, very delicious. The portion size was really good too, perfect for sharing (9/10) Paid Northern Assorted appetizer - this was a huge surprise, we didn't expect the dish to be this massive! This dish included, a Thai pork salad, sticky rice, fried papaya (this was amazing), cucumber, pork skewers and Thai sausage. Just keep in mind that this dish is more expensive than two entrees. (65$) 9/10 Overall we loved our dinner at Pai, we ended up having a lot of take out because we underestimated how large the appetizer dish would be. Highly recommend Total spent was 158$ after tax and tip, but we over ordered for two, our take out was enough for 3 meals. read more

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I was driving through Toronto on the way to the airport, but wanted to stop somewhere for lunch. I remember going to the original Pai a few years back, and thought it was really good. This location had space open on OpenTable, so I made reservations and went. Similar to the other location, the space is vibrant and looks like what a restaurant would look like when in Thailand. We were immediately seated and got our menus. We ordered two things: - Pad Thai: Very good. Authentic, using tamarind, and nicely balanced. Noodles still have a chew. How pad thai should be. - Pad Gra Prow: Very good. Rice is the perfect texture. Stir fry portion is delicious. Another shining example of what Pad Gra Pow how should be made. Service was a bit slow, and not the warmest, but was generally ok. Overall, great Thai food worth coming back for. read more

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PAI Midtown never disappoints, and their Pad See Ew is a standout. The wide rice noodles are perfectly cooked, soft with just the right chew and coated in a rich, smoky sauce that hits all the savory notes. The balance of sweetness and salt is spot on, and the dish has that classic wok-charred flavour that makes it feel truly authentic. Generous portions, quality ingredients, and consistent execution make this a go-to comfort dish. Easily one of the best Pad See Ew options in the city. I like that there are three levels at this location and my only caviet is that it is noisy when it is busy. read more

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Summary: food is amazing! Service is great and ambiance very lively and cheery. We decided to come here for our anniversary. We booked a reservation and glad we did cause this place is packed! Restaurant is very trendy and got some jivy music = great atmosphere! Food is tasty: order a pad see ew, moo ping, papaya salad. Everything tasted great and good portion size. Service is amazing and the service was on point. We loved coming here and will come back more often. read more

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Was really looking forward to coming here considering the hype I've seen online Lively atmosphere ~ LEGIT Thai food confirmed by actual Thai residents (that I know) ~ high quality ingredients, great presentation ~ relaxed and fun ambience ( you can find me on IG @aida.loves ) read more

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Pai, I'm impressed! To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of their downtown location, but my friend was adamant on this restaurant (blame nostalgia) and so came for dinner on a weekday night. Upon entering I was struck at once by the grand, spacious room with high ceilings and seating that was not crowded at all by any stretch of the imagination - a huge contrast to their original spot where you had to maneuver cautiously past the tightly packed tables. There were some beautiful decorations too, including a drum-set on a small stage at the front of the room (are there performances here occasionally?) and various Thai-inspired lights and fixtures. My friend immediately ordered her obsession, the beef noodle soup, while I had the fried rice to satiate a carb craving. It. Was. Amazing! The rice was cooked to perfection - soft and savoury and not too oily - as was the tofu, just the right degree of firmness and with phenomenal flavours. The fantastic variety of vegetables even made it seem quite healthy! I was also especially pleased with the service we received here. Our waiter was extremely friendly and welcoming, making casual conversation with us and not hesitating to answer our questions about the menu. Needless to say, we didn't have any trouble getting our water refilled or waving down the bill at the end of the night. A bit of an unexpected find for me! Pai has made me fall in love with this location...which is calling my name even as I write this review. read more

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First time to try the PAI uptown and we loved it dishes are great similar to the downtown one. Staff very very friendly and we didn't have to wait too long for the dishes. The interior is beautiful and has a nice aesthetic. There are many seats available and there is also a second floor where you're able to book a private section or room as well. We ordered the Khao Soi and Pad Gra Prow super delicious we'll definitely be back. read more

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Pai was as good as it was advertised on a travel vlog that I watched on YouTube. When you first arrive, you wouldn't really know that it was a restaurant. The doorway was small and kind of hidden and once you enter the building, you go downstairs. Once you walk in, the whole atmosphere changes and it's like you're in a tropical hawker stall without the humidity. I really enjoyed each dish. The portions were decent, the flavors were to perfection, service was friendly and the pricing was reasonable. Out of all the appetizers, the Shrimp chips had such an addictive flavor and I just kept chomping on it. The Pad Thai, Khao Soi, Thai tea, shrimp chips were all so good. If I lived any closer, I would want to visit everyday and try all their dishes at least once. I didn't get the coconut sorbet, but when I saw the price I was shocked because it was so pricey. When it came out, I understood why now .. it was humongous and so delicious. Until next time Toronto! read more

It seems the two dishes I tried here were missing a couple of significant spices, ingredients and flavours in usual Thai dishes just to be "safe" and appealing to the western masses. E.g., my family and I found the beef salad very bland - it didn't have enough lime like the actual Nam Tok. The beef is grilled but stone cold when served, and it lacked all the grilled flavours but just like plastic sitting on the blood-soaked cabbage and lettuce. Koh soi had the same issue - the flavours were a lot more lacking compared to other northern Thai places like BKK on Yonge & Steeles, in which BKK's koh soi was not only sweet, but with punches from the lime, lots of pickled vegetables and layers of spices. Pai's koi soi was mostly just sweet, and as a result, it was very cloying by the end of it. Also the beef chunks were rather tough - they should've been braised to the point that they would melt in your mouth instantly. My family did not feel very good at the end of the meal. Honestly, I don't think the food was THAT bad, but it was just mid at best. In addition, every dish here was about dollars pricier than other authentic Thai restaurants, but the quality and quantity were both lacking. I was not very happy about that. Shout out to Brandon doe - great kuya server, and yes - the interior was great and beautiful. But I just had so much anticipation for this place and the food was SUCH a letdown. It's a restaurant at the end and they really need to step up the game for the food. read more

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We went to PAI for Winterlicious 2025, and it was a great way to try some of their dishes! We started with the Tom Yum Goong and Mango Slaw. The soup had a really nice balance of spice and tang, with juicy shrimp and a super flavorful broth. The mango slaw was light and refreshing--sweet, sour, and a little spicy, which made it a nice contrast to the soup. For mains, we got the Khao Soi and Green Curry with chicken. Both were tasty, but my mom and I found them a bit on the sweeter side for our taste. The Green Curry was beautifully served in a coconut, with extra sauce in a side bowl, which was a nice touch. The curry itself was rich and fragrant, but the sliced chicken was a little dry. The Khao Soi had a creamy, comforting broth, and the crispy noodles on top added a great texture. For dessert, we both got the Steamed Cassava Cake, which was soft, slightly chewy, and just the right amount of sweet. A simple but satisfying way to end the meal! Overall, everything was delicious, and the service was great. Some dishes were a little sweeter than we prefer, but it was still a solid meal. read more

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Came to try the Summerlicious after a long hiatus from this location. This location has a cavern feel. There is a stage in the middle of the restaurant The Thai ice tea was too sweet. Tried the mango slaw salad, khao soi with beef, pad thai and coconut gelato. The khao soi broth had good flavour and was as expected but nothing extraordinary. The beef meat they used was not very tender. Pad Thai similarly unimpressive. These basic Thai dishes should be way better than this. I've had more authentic Thai dishes elsewhere. I think this place had better dishes when they started years ago. read more

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Went here for a girls date with one of my friends and it was lovely, the staff were attentive and very responsive to requests. The food came quickly and everything was hot and fresh, drinks were a hit so refreshing and still really good for a mocktail. The wings were delicious very crispy and juicy the sauce they paired with it complimented it very well it was sweet with a slight heat but very flavourful, the pad see ew was a hit noodles were perfectly chewy and packed with flavour all the veggies were cooked well the chili oil was the perfection addition of heat wasn't over powering, the KHAO SOI was the perfect dish the noodles were also perfectly cooked the broth was rich and creamy packed with flavour a bit spicy but it was balanced out by the other flavours. Over all great experience and I will defeintly be back 10/10 read more

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Ate with friends and all the food was good. I got the pad thai and it was really good. Service is nice and friendly and place is like a bar vibe read more

Lots of variety! Everything is so well thought out, the green curry was very flavourful. The papaya salad is refreshing and had some crunchy shrimp crackers and chichiron to pair it with. We went on a weekday and they had a cocktail special. Everyday there is a special deal so keep an eye out for that. The sun was setting during this time and so it got really hot and the sun was in my eyes majority of the time. It made the dining experience not as enjoyable. read more

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Thai green curry - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Visiting Toronto, we were suggested by two locals to try Pai, claiming to be the "best" Thai food they ever had. I loved seeing the pictures of the history of the restaurant on the walls and reading that a lot of heart and soul went into it. There weren't reservations available, but we were sat within 20 min from when we were added to the wait list. While we waited I ordered a boozy Thai iced tea, and let me tell you that was my favorite part. The vibe is trendy with various music like Bob Marley playing. I may have had my standards too high considering this restaurant was on a Michelin guide two years. My dish was okay, but it wasn't the best Thai I ever had. All things considering I'd def go back if I were in Toronto to give more dishes a try! read more

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Ambiance was good, we group of friends went on saturday afternoon, it was not that busy but if you try it on evenings, you might have to wait for 40mins to 90mins. read more

Came here with my boyfriend for the last day of Summerlicious yesterday and left full and satisfied! It was $34pp before tax and tips. I chose the starter tom yum goong as my starter and I was not a huge fan of the taste (I'm usually good with tom yum) but still a great starter. I chose Chef Nuit Pad Thai with tofu and veggies and it was SO GOOD. Compared to the one with chicken, the sauce seems to have more tamarind flavour compared to soy sauce and it was so so good. The portion was generous and it came out piping hot. I love the cauliflower and broccoli they added. For dessert, I got the ruam mit, and it was so refreshing and tasty. I loved the pieces of jackfruit and lychee swimming in coconut milk. So so good. Because they were quite busy, it did take a while for the food to come out. However, it was still a great experience and the service was great. read more

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3.5 overall. You have high expectations from a Michelin restaurant. This one is good but not my favourite thai! What I like about pai- a lot of vegan options, a huge dining area, good service! This time I tried beetle leaf salad ( vegan) and it was delicious; unique but not sure if the price was doing the justice to the quantity. Next was vegan Tom yum big serving, came with Rice . It was okay, there was something missing but they accepted our feedback and took it back. Sign of a good service. For my mains I ordered vegan pad gra paw( omni pork) it was exceptionally good! Delicious! Hubby did chicken Penang curry it was okay. We also ordered lychee Sherly Temple which came after we were done with dinner, but the server themselves was aware and asked if I still want it. I really appreciate my server for cognitive and kind service. I ended up having it as my dessert lol, cos my 5 year old was waiting for it. And it was very nice as well. read more

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I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this place! I came here with my sister while she was on a trip to get tooth gems. After her season we asked to get pointed into the direction of a good Thai restaurant. And here we were. For starters, the vibe was A1. Walking into the space you can tell it was made to feel like outdoor seating. Super cool. There was lighting hanging up above and the walls were made to resemble outdoor shops. I ordered wha felt familiar. Back home it's called "Pad Ka Pow" while here it was named slightly different with all the same ingredients. I also ordered fried shrimp as starters. WOW WOW WOW. The appetizer totally tricked me. When they brought it out, I thought I was getting some mid freezer grade breaded shrimp from the looks of things. Boy was I wrong. It was a delectable dish with thick bites of shrimp that made it obviously there were not out of the freezer. If they were, they certainly were of high quality. As for the main dish, I was nervous when the waiter told me that the meat would be shredded chicken instead of whole pieces of meat like I was used to. First bite, it was my new preference. So DELICIOUS!! From start to finish, Pai had it hands down. I would absolutely return here, in fact I can't waitttt!! read more

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We were just walking by the restaurant and decided to give it a try. I guess the signage in the street encouraged us to go up the stairs to the second floor. So surprised we still had to wait at 9pm on a Wed, This spot is an interesting mix of traditional Thai with a modern vibe. The food is very tasty. The curry was in a small coconut and for $2 we got shrimp which is nice. However we did find the portions a bit on the smaller side. The pad see ew with the hand pulled noodles was also tasty but like the curry, was a bit on the small side (size of the portions). read more

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The ambiance of the restaurant is very unique and gives a quite fun vibe. Lots of seating area surrounded by a funky decor. The food is very tasty but a bit pricy. Overall, a decent Thai restaurant but I can't think of it as my go-to spot. read more

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Fried rice - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We came here with family on a Saturday and was hyped up for the food. However, the food was not great. The Tom Yum soup was cold when it was first served. The ladle didn't fit and the dish the soup was in was awkward and didn't warm up the soup properly. They did attempt to reheat the soup, but the vibe of the meal was pretty much finished and was ruined. The only item that was good was the skewers as it was flavourful and juicy. The waitress didn't seem friendly nor seemed like she wanted to be there. I wouldn't come back here again. read more

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Have been wanting to try Pai for a while but was less interested in the crowds and lineups, fortunately there is a location midtown (Yonge and Eglinton)! Was able to make reservations in advance and there is no limited dining time like some other places have. Located upstairs of The Rose and Crown you can easily walk by the entrance which is a white door with the name of the restaurant painted in black. From here you head upstairs (I did not see an elevator) to the restaurant. The space is really big and there is actually a third level where there is additional seating. There is a paper menu but as with most restaurants they also have a bar code to take you to the menu. Menu covers the expected, Pad Thai, variety of curries etc. There is a selection with Chef Nuit's favorites and there are a number of items on the menu that are only available after 4 pm. Good drinks menu both alcoholic and non alcoholic. What was ordered: Spring rolls Thai chicken wings Pad Thai with Chicken Pad See Eww Thai Grilled Chicken with Mango Slaw 2 Thai Ice Teas and a Mango Shirley Temple Food came quickly and was good. I would say it was comparable to Koh Lipe. Service style here is very casual. Our server gave off the air of surfer bar dude and unfortunately the service level matched. After pouring our waters and being told we needed a few more minutes he disappeared. We finally had to flag another server down. I would often look around and he was nowhere to be seen. This being said we were there 2 hours and did not feel rushed. When we left there were lots of tables available. Excellent place for groups! Payment is debit or credit only. No cash. They have a little stage with a drum set so there is probably live music some nights? read more

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My friend took me here for a surprise dinner. I have been to the downtown location and I heard that there was another one in midtown, so I was happy that I would be able to have a great time eating and chatting with my friend. The vibe felt very different due to the decor- it was decorated as if you were visiting a marketplace. I loved seeing the warm glow of light fixtures (that looked like paper lanterns) and traditional market signages. A staff member at the entrance warmly greeted us and took my friend's name down (as there was a bit of a wait). A few minutes later, another staff came to show us our seats. We were seated at the middle of the place, so we were able to admire the entire area. Our waitress was a young friendly lady with cool tattoos. She warmly greeted us and gave us some time to settle in and read the menu. To start, we decided to order an appetizer, Grabong. For drinks, my friend ordered The Lowry and I ordered Thai Iced Tea. For the main, he ordered Pad Gra Prow (with Tofu) and I ordered Gaeng Massaman (with shrimps). Everything was delicious- the appetizer was crispy, the drinks were fresh, and the main dishes were full of flavour. During our meal, our waitress came by to check-in on us and to make sure that our food was as per our expectations. The portion size was just right- at the end of the evening, we were full and happy. A great option if you're in the midtown area! read more

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I loved the Pai restaurant downtown so much that only days later, I went to the one around Yonge and Eglinton as well, and the experience was just as fantastic! I ordered the guava drink again, but decided to try something new with the food, and went with a Chef Nuit Pad Thai with both chicken and shrimp. The food was tasty and full of flavour, and the portion was decent as well. The ambiance is nice at this location as well - I could picture it being a place you could go to with anyone and in any setting. The restaurant was very busy, so it took a very tiny bit longer than I expected to get my food, but that still didn't deter me from giving this a place a 5-star rating. Pai has to be one of my favourite restaurants in all of Toronto, and I'd love to go back again! read more

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Chef Nuit Pad Thai with shrimp and chicken - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Pai is such a well known restaurant so it was great to see a location in mid-town which saved a trip downtown. We had the Kao Soi, pad Thai, massaman curry and Thai salad. All the dishes were excellent. Prices are starting to get high but overall a good place for Thai food read more

Very yummy Thai food. We ordered the gaeng panang curry, pad see ew, and khao pad baan nok. We went to location in uptown and the space itself was large with 2 levels for dining. The service was quick and our server had timely check ins. A great spot to get your Thai fix in. read more

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Been to this location a number of times now, both take out and dine in. I like how this location is more spacious than than the downtown location. We came for lunch during this visit and we're seated and served our meals pretty quickly considering how many people were around. The only thing that I wish was available were some of the dishes on the menu that are only served after lunchtime. I totally understand why, but some of those go to dishes are on that menu during those times. This was our first time trying the Tom yum and it was delicious and served with a burner under so it could stay warm which was a nice feature. Some other favourites, the pad Thai, pad gra prow -crispy pork belly, grabong. We didn't order it this time but the masaman curry is also a go to. Still a favourite spot, and recommend to anyone wanting to have some Thai food! read more

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Very lively spot that can be pretty loud, just in case that's not what you're looking for. We had an 8:30 pm reservation and got seated fairly quickly. The service was relatively slow as well and they were starting to run out of certain ingredients and dishes. I got the Thai espresso martini, which was like dessert in a glass. So good! For food, we got the vegetarian pad Thai and beef khao soi. Both entrees were large portions and plenty of food for us. The khao soi had a lot of meat in it and they don't skimp on the good stuff. I would definitely go back to try more dishes. The only reason I gave them 4 stars is cause of the slow service and the fact that the Summerlicious menu isn't worth it. Depending on what you end up getting, the Summerlicious works out more expensive than the sum of the individual dishes. read more

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Thai espresso martini - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here in a small group of 3 for weekend lunch but we could only secure bar seating since we did walk in. The restaurant is upstairs with elevator or stairs access. The atmosphere is great with unique decor similar to the downtown location. We got the oxtail, the fried squash fritter, and the khao soi with beef. Everything was good, on the sweeter side. Servers were nice. There is a lot of seating but since this was mentioned on the Michelin guide I highly recommend you reserve in advance. read more

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Oxtail and beef Khao soi - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It's been a while since I've been to Pai and the first time to this location at Yonge and Eglinton. It's a really nice place, upstairs from street level. The entrance doesn't give away much of what to expect once you get upstairs. The decor is beautiful, and so well done. It's like a street market. Great ambiance! We had the Gaeng Hunglay (Oxtail), which was so tender and flavourful! We loved it! We also had the Pad See Ew with Tofu. The hand-cut noodles looked rustic and had lots of flavour. Great dish! I have never been disappointed with the food at Pai, one of the best Thai restaurants in the city. My dining companion, visiting from Vancouver, was impressed. If you love Thai food, this is one of the best places in Toronto! read more

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Visited here again July 2023. Food is still good. I prefer this location over the downtown location, it's more spacious and open and tall floor to ceiling windows letting lots of natural light in. Pad Thai is delicious. The oxtail curry was so so. This item was on the menu many years ago and now its back. It's not as good as it used to. PAI food taste is great. Price is quite high for the small portion size. read more

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Very underwhelmed going here. I've heard nothing but great things about Pai, and didn't get the chance to come here last year when I was in Toronto. Finally made reservations and came here on a date. First off - they don't provide chopsticks immediately. You have to ask for it which I found a bit odd and not very authentic. Secondly, the food here (at least what we ordered) was very mid. Nothing really tasted out of the ordinary and it was a big basic if you asked me. I'm not sure if ordering "non Northern Thai" dishes could've been the problem, but all-in-all I didn't love my meal all that much. They also only had chili flakes and how no chili paste. I asked for chili oil however and I guess that was an okay substitute. Lastly - the price point is way too high for me to ever want to return back. Pad See Ew for over $25 with the beef? Yeah I'll pass. After eating here, an Asian guy told me this is an elevated Thai place for White people. I thought that was funny, but now I can see why. read more

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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5 stars for food, 5 stars for wine list, 5 stars for service, 5 stars for decor. Everything was 5 stars. Many others have commented on the excellent variety and preparation of dishes. That was our experience, too. However, I was thrilled when I saw a frizzante (sparkling) Lambrusco on the wine list. In my opinion, Lambrusco pairs well with Thai food because it adds to the flavors, not detracts. Our feast was one of the top highlights of our vacation. read more

I had really high hopes for PAI since I had been hearing really good things about it for a while. When I finally got the chance to go, I ended up being quite underwhelmed with the whole experience. The restaurant interior was probably the most notable part, with colourful art pieces and a stage for live music (presumably). The service was okay, a bit slow despite there not having been many patrons. The biggest disappointment for me was the food, it was quite plain, had very basic presentation, and was overpriced. read more

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Authentic and delicious food. Wonderful service. Fun atmosphere. Great value. We will be back soon!

Being a Thai fan, Pai is my overall favorite restaurant in town. They are usually packed, so be prepared to wait for about 15 - 20 mins on the lower end, but trust me it's worth the wait! You definitely cannot beat their basil chicken (I think it's called pad gra prow), its really flavorful chicken with jasmine rice, cucumber, fried egg and some vinegary sauce on the side. I've also tried their Panang chicken curry and their chicken wings. Both are delicious. read more

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Panang curry - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Have been here multiples (also tried the location downtown) and the food has always been great. It is pricier though but for the portion and quality of food, I haven't been disappointed so far. Got the khao soi, krapow, and pad see ew. Khao soi had a good coconut flavour and it had a bit of kick in it but it was still enjoyable even though my dad can't handle spicy that well. I always get the krapow and it still had a solid, consistent flavour as last time. And the pad see ew which my sis really liked. Unfortunately, they didn't have Thai iced tea (we came right as it opens so maybe they haven't made any yet?). Would come back here again and maybe try other dishes. read more

Pai Northern Thai Kitchen - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here to try their Winterlicious menu and to celebrate a birthday 2023. They were Huge portions and the flavours of the food was good. Great to share. We all enjoyed the dishes we try; grabong, laab salad, mango salad, rice dishes, curry and khao soi. All the apps are worth trying and they come in huge shareable serving. My favourite would be the khao soi! So creamy and flavourful. The desserts were ok. Nothing too special. We also ordered some drinks and cocktails - some were stronger than others and tasted better. The one drink that stood out was the espresso martini - it was good. Ask if there are any specials for the day. Service was good, they were able to accommodate our group of 10. Note there is a cake cutting fee charged per person if you bring in a cake. Overall, great Thai place, will def come back when craving Thai food! read more

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The food was really good, although a lot of dishes are only available after 4 p.m., and we go out mostly for lunch. The mango salad, shrimp pad tai, and the other dishes were really good..good flavour, perfectly cooked shrimp, etc. HOWEVER, it was pouring. My friend arrived. A hostess told her to come back at 11:30. I arrived 5 minutes later, and sat on a bank of seats. A hostess told me to come back at 11:30. I am over 80, I was soaked when I returned. I went back, and spoke to the manager. She was incredibly rude. read more