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Pai Northern Thai Kitchen

4.1 (220 reviews)
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Pad Thai Chicken
Nadchen A.

We came here on a weekday and I was so surprised to see this place packed. Walking in from the outside, I didn't expect there to be so much space in there. I was very impressed. There were an assortment of tables: high tables and high stools, many tables for two, round tables for four or more, and long tables to sit large parties. The ambiance inside was very vibrant, I loved the colorful decor and the many paper lanterns that hung from the ceiling. I saw a little stage in the corner so it looked like they had live performances too. Unfortunately there was no one performing at the time we came, but I'd love to dine there and experience that next time. I ordered the Pad Thai Chicken with medium spice, and my boyfriend got the Khao Soi with Chicken. Our food was wonderful. My entree was sweet, savory, and had that umami flavor. It had such a rich combination of all those flavors combined. Also the portion size was huge, you definitely pay for the quality and the portion. My boyfriend's Khao Soi was delicious. The broth was coconut-y, creamy, and the flat noodle absorbed so much flavor from the broth. When we were done, all we had left was the broth and we even took that to go. I love that we both had leftovers. All in all, we had a great time. I would definitely come back again.

Khao Soi Beef
Alvin Y.

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.

Seyoung L.

I had the Pad Gra Prow this time, and it was absolutely delicious--full of rich, savory flavor with just the right amount of Thai basil kick. The food here never fails to deliver authentic tastes, and the atmosphere is always lively and inviting. Friendly service as always. Highly recommended for anyone craving great Thai food in Toronto!

Moo Ping
Clement R.

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.

Thanuja V.

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.

Pad Gra Prow Beef Panama Shrimp chips
Ameera B.

The vibes were spot on! Drinks were balanced and delicious. I really enjoyed my Mojito! I found all the dishes we ordered flavorful. And last but not least, our server was super friendly!

Aida K.

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 )

Jo-Anne L.

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.

Eli K.

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.

Live music stage
Hank K.

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.

Green Curry
Melissa L.

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.

Khao Sao, mango slaw
Shirley C.

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.

Pad see ew
NyAshia J.

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

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Lao Lao Bar

4.3(169 reviews)
4.9 km•Bay Street Corridor, Downtown Core

Been here twice and had two very different experiences…read more I was here for the first time on March 15, 2025, for my birthday dinner. I'd made a reservation for four which was great because the restaurant was very busy. My group ordered several different full-sized entrees and shared the meal family style. The dishes were all executed flawlessly. I came here again for a work team lunch in August 2026. It was easy to book a reservation for a large group; the restaurant was not busy at all on a weekday afternoon. Most of the group ordered from the lunch special menu offered at the time which allowed diners to pick around three menu items from the special menu for around $22. The server was honest and explained that the items on the lunch special menu are not made to order and are prepared in bulk. I really appreciate this honesty, as I ended up ordering from the special menu and experienced the difference in quality. The waiter was again honest and courteous when the bills came out, reminding us that gratuity was already included. He was also friendly and helpful when we asked for a group photo before heading out.

For many in our party of five, this was their first meal in Toronto (it was my first dinner). Most…read moreof them said this really set the bar high for meals in Toronto especially since we were going to Niagara the next day and they expected mediocre touristy food. We ordered the tapioca dumplings, papaya fritters, beef massaman curry, nam khao, drunken noodles w chicken, mok pa, and watermelon salad. Overall I think the food was good although some items were a skip (drunken noodles and watermelon salad). For a cheaper price I've had more delicious drunken noodles, these were just fine. The watermelon salad was literally cut watermelon lol please. However, the rest of the food was really good. My top three items were the tapioca dumplings, nam khao, and beef massaman curry, in that order. I have had delicious tapioca dumplings in Madison, WI and have been chasing those item for years now and this really delivered. I love nam khao and have had various versions - this isn't the best I've had (I had a phenomenal one in Chicago) but it was still sooooo good. Beef massaman curry exceeded my (low/neutral) expectations. Service was incredible, the waitress was so nice and helpful. It is a fun decor in there as well and so much bigger than I thought it would be (tbf I didn't have a specific expectation, but it does have many rooms).

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Koh Lipe - Pad thai

Koh Lipe

4.1(398 reviews)
5.9 km•Downtown Core
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This place is amazing every time I go. We sat on the patio, which was lovely. It's even decorated…read morebeautifully with this kayak filled with roses. And it seems like they've bought the place next-door and that has a sort of under the sea theme, which is really cool. Our server was really quick to come over and help us get her order and give us some good suggestions. We got the appetizer with The wrapping being made of tofu. They were delicious! Very flavorful. Khao Pad was delicious with nice baked chunks of pineapple in it and these little crispy bits that I don't know what they were, but they were delicious. We also had the Pad Gra Prao which was spicier which I love, and the egg was cooked perfectly and the green beans have such a nice crunch of them. This is for sure my favourite Thai restaurant in Toronto.

Ate here a few months ago on a whim and really enjoyed it. I ordered the chicken pad see ew, mango…read moresalad and Diet Coke. I was absolutely blown away; I'd never had pad see ew this good. Coke was from a can and crisp. I came here again last night with a friend and we ordered the poh pia tod (spring rolls), chicken pad see ew, khao neow gaeng (stir-fried pineapple chicken with coconut curry sticky rice) and a Coke. I've never had anything like the khao neow gaeng before and encourage anyone to try it. I enjoyed myself just as much as the first time and will absolutely be back again.

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Koh Lipe - Hanging fish in the interior.

Hanging fish in the interior.

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Som Tum Jinda - Tum Mae Jeab

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4.3(92 reviews)
5.6 km•Church-Yonge Corridor, Downtown Core

So busy on a Thursday! Not a big place but filled with people. Their known for their papaya salads…read moreand get ready for some heat! Lol Food is good here. But when it gets busy, service is lacking.

We made a reservation for a weekday lunch. The restaurant was busy but not packed…read more I definitely recommend ordering to share rather than eating only one of something. I found the dishes to be quite heavy-handed on the seasoning (borderline too salty), so the variety helps. Panang Curry - very flavorful, slightly sweet, and very savory. Had a nice kick to it! Som Tum Tod (fried papaya salad) - ordered it because it was their signature but I thought it was too salty and crunchy. And I got kind of tired of the fried aspect of it. Wished I ordered the fresh papaya salad instead. The heat and garlic is nice though. Decently sized portion so you can share it with the whole table. Pad Woonsen Cha-Om (Minced Pork & glass noodle, egg, garlic and acacia leaves) - my first time trying this dish! It was really good! It kind of filled the role of "fried rice" to me, mellowing out all of the stronger flavours of the other dishes. Still quite flavourful on its own too. Felt like a Thai-spin on the Korean dish, Japchae. Kai Yang (grilled chicken) - oh my gosh the sauce this chicken comes with is TO DIE FOR. I want to buy it or learn how to make it. It's so fragrant, fresh, spicy, aromatic, and just the right amount of fishy and acidic. We were very full sharing these 4 dishes between 3 people. For the fact that this is Michelin Bib Gourmand, I think it is well-priced and a great place to try!

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Khao San Road - Green curry

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3.9(1.8k reviews)
6.9 km•Entertainment District, Downtown Core, Waterfront Communities-The Island
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Toronto's Thai food scene never fails to disappoint. Whenever I'm there, I got to try a new Thai…read morerestaurant to see how it fairs up to the other ones. This time we ended up at Khao San Road, which was busy from the get go. We got there a couple minutes before opening at 5pm, and before you knew it, there was a line waiting behind us. Inside was quite spacious between tables, and they were playing throwback tracks. We ordered a mango salad to share, which was okay but not my favourite. It got really sour near the end but next time I would try the papaya salad instead. For my personal main, I got the Pad Thai with no spice. It was still very flavourful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. One thing I appreciate is that the portion size is huge!! For me, this could've easily been 2, if not 3 meals. The Thai iced tea was also really good but on the sweeter side. A good restaurant to try if you're coming from out of town, wouldn't be disappointed.

Khao San Road is a staple in Toronto for sensational, bold Thai food! The atmosphere is dark, cool,…read moreand lively, making it a go-to spot for dates or nights out with friends. The food is undeniably rich, fresh, and authentically spicy. Standout dishes like the Bangkok-Style Pad Thai, rich Khao Soi, and crisp Squash Fritters deliver incredible depth of flavor every single time. Portion sizes are generous, and the spice levels are no joke--if you ask for Thai spicy, they mean it! Expect a bit of a wait during peak hours, but it remains one of the best Thai dining experiences in the city.

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