On October 1, 2026 nine hungry worn out lady artists descended onto Sabhai Thai restaurant Sidney location (several of them well travelled). We had just taken down a 7 day art show. We were well taken care of, perfect table ready for us and an great waitress. The food was FABULOUS we loved our dinner THANK YOU we will be back!!!!!!!!!!! ...........fibres&beyond (the Lilies) read more

Unfortunately we didn't have time to stay and dine in, but we had the brilliant idea to order takeout and bring it on the ferry ride home for a nice dinner! It's located in central Sidney and not far from the ferry landing. The staff were able to get us out order on time and we didn't skip a beat in making the lineup for our ferry home. We had the Phad See Iew noodles, Kow Phad Goong prawn fried rice, and the Peeg Gai Tod marinated chicken wings. Everything was great and the quality stayed throughout our ferry ride! The smell of the food was making people around us on the ferry jealous! :) The restaurant was able to provide us a couple of extra containers to use as plates and some cutlery as well. We will definitely come back here for a dine in experience! read more

Sabhai Thai Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

An excellent choice for dinner for four. Ordered the house specially, Sabhai Spring rolls and the Phad Thai Gai (Chicken Phad Thai). The special came with a twist with the chicken being deep fried. Everything was excellent and it was no wonder as it was a full house at 5:15pm. Warm and friendly staff. A great dinner experience. read more

Sabhai Thai Restaurant - Fried Chicken Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

Service was good. It was decent for a small-town Thai place. Not the best, but I would return. We had three vegetarian dishes because I was sharing with vegetarians. Server took extra care to ask about fish sauce. read more

Not authentic Thai food. Meant to trick the western people into thinking it's authentic. The hostess was nasty and very dismissive. The waiter didn't know much, was slow, and never came around to the table. The food finally arrived and it was very cheap with the seafood as in, there was barely any. The soup tasted like a bouillon cube and there was barely anything in there beyond broth. Rice was overcooked. I can not recommend this place at all. read more

We got recommended it to us from the people at the coffee place in Hope Bay. They weren't wrong. Great food, great prices and huge portions. Glad we made it in and I'm sure we will be back when we are in Sidney read more

1. Parking- street parking 2. Staff - Friendly. 3. Golden Cup - their version of lettuce wraps. Drunken Noodles - with pad Thai noodles, I'm used to wide rice noodles though so this was a surprise. Taste good! Papaya Salad - refreshing. 4. Missing: Thai Iced Tea and Mango Stucjy Rice - it's not on the menu. read more

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The food is exceptional!! I highly recommend it. The service was also remarkable. The location was easy to find and situated in a good area!

Really good food, nice staff, great location. This is a great place for some authentic Thai food and a pleasant dining experience.

I can't say they are wow. We ordered 6 items to share and some were very tasty and some were pretty meh. We ordered: spring rolls (4 pieces), Phad Thai Gai (chicken), Moo Gratiem (ginger pork), Pla la Prig (sweet and sour snapper), Praram Long Song (beef), and rice. -The springrolls were a pretty good size. -The phad thai was meh. I found it a bit too salty. It was very clumpy and the noodle basically stuck together too much. Also they forgot one of the ingredients in the Phad Thai which was peanuts. (please see photos) -The Pla la Prig was the most disappointing. The fish was not crispy but more like it was soaked in the sweet and sour sauce. Also you can taste/ tell that they used frozen fish. -Praram Long Song was probably my favorite dish out of everything. It was the most flavorful dish out of them all. I do like the peanut sauce. The only draw back is that when they stir fried the vegetables, the veggies produced a lot of liquid which diluted the flavor. This tells me that their wok was not on super high heat resulting in the veggies to release a large amount of water. If the the water was a sauce than they did not use enough cornstarch to thicken the sauce which is not the case. -The Moo Gratiem (ginger pork) was ok or I should say decent. The sauce was the right thickness. The pork was spiced with good amount of pepper. I can't be too harsh on the rating because this restaurant is located in Sidney (small town). If this restaurant was in Vancouver, it would not be this popular. If this restaurant was in Vancouver BC, it would probably be a 1 to 2 star restaurant. I also they don't have Thai Milk tea at this restaurant which is the first Thai place that I have been to that doesn't have this. Their drink list was extensive but they don't offer any Thai drinks. We also noticed the restaurant was very short staffed. There were 4 servers managing the tables but they would constantly bring our food to the wrong table. Well this happened 3 times. Also after they took our order, they didn't take our menu books away. Which I thought was strange or they were too lazy or didn't care. All 4 menus were left on our table even when our food started coming. Also when we sat down, they only bought out 3 waters. It was only when she bought out the plates that I reminded her she didn't give me a water. Plus again, when she bought out the plates she only bought out 3. Seems like a very disorganized restaurant. Or one of us was invisible. But we are all full grown adults and we were very visible in my mind. I think service and food quality will need improvement. Especially service. Also good thing the missing ingredient in the dish wasn't a major item or else I would have said something. read more

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Service was awesome and clear in explaining different level of spiciness. Did not oversell - was recommended to order slightly less portion in case we over order. Tasted great. We has chicken skewer, green curry chicken and prawn pad thai. Ordered all mild/no spice since we had our kids, but the side chilli were more than enough. Spacious inside with a casual feel but fancy service level. read more

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Went in with family for dinner and we had a great server who gave us a couple recommendations that were amazing! Our server was also very nice and everything was fast and delicious! The best dish which she recommended was the red fish oh man was it delicious!! The fish was fried but the veggies were crisp and the sauce was delicious too but the fish did not get soggy! Then we got the Tom yum soup one chicken and one shrimp and the shrimp was much better the chicken was very bland unfortunately! Then had an order of the spring rolls, which are super fresh full of veggies and chicken and an order of green curry that was also very good! Loved that they had a little outdoor patio as well and they were smokin busy! read more

The soup was hot, good flavour but the chicken had just been added. It was a bit overcooked and bland. It seems the chicken skewers are pre-made or bought as is and spices added. They were ok, but not great. Service was good. I would like to try the snapper or a curry dish to get a better feel for their food. read more

Service was good, fast. Phad Thai was awesome! It's licensed, with great a solid beer selection. I'll be back. read more

Sabhai Thai Restaurant - Great Phad Thai! - Thai Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

Absolutely the best Thai food on the island! Family driven and consistently on point. read more

Me and a colleague decided to try this place while working in BC. Food was excellent and the portions are huge for the price. I would defiantly try this spot while in town. read more

Great food! Great service! We love Sabhai! We visit from the U.S. by boat, and look forward to every visit! read more

Just had this amazing place. And why doesn't it have more reviews?! It's seem really popular based on how busy it was when I went. But then again, the place rather small. Couldn't do a Yelp review there since they provided no wifi. Parking: This place is on the edge of Sydney downtown. But it wasn't crowded so parking is easy. And it is all street parking. No payment required, only timed. First of all, place itself. Clean and organized but little clustered together. It's a place that cannot accommodate big parties. So 4 would be the max! Two is most common. The severs were all females who all dressed in plain black and blue jean. Guess that was sort of unique to notice. And their service were superb! Came by multiple times to make sure if I needed anything else. Last: The food. I got my usual pad Thai. And out of the many Thai restaurants I've been and the pad Thai I've gotten, this place is on the higher part of my list. The noodle was well cooked. The sauce was perfectly amazing. And meat and everything was great! Honestly I could've ordered another. Haha. read more

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What can i say...best Thai food anywhere! Prices are reasonable and the food is truly excellent. Service is quick most nights and lunches are good too. read more

One of the best Thai places that I've been to. I would highly recommend this place. Food I would recommend would be the Chicken fried rice, roasted chilli prawns, chicken pad thai, and the chicken cashew. Rating: 6 read more

Went here for a business lunch, and the place was empty which worked for us. What annoyed me though, is how we were basically hustled out of there when we done eating, from an empty restaurant. The food came out fast, but the cashew chicken was fairly bland. No heat at all in the dish. If the client picked here again I would go, otherwise it's a pass for me. read more

Sabhai Thai Restaurant - Lunch size cashew chicken - Thai Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

Had a delicious red chicken curry with rice. The curry was so flavorful and not too spicy at all- also packed with chicken and veggies. The ratio of rice to curry they had was perfect and we had leftovers for the next day! Also tried the veggie spring rolls- very good and not too greasy like they are sometimes at other restaurants. Owners are super kind people! read more

This is a very good and completely authentic Thai restaurant. We firstly sat outside, but as the sun set, it became quite cold. So, we moved inside. It's a nice room, the service was friendly and efficient and the menu is extensive. The drinks list was very good, but we came because we were hungry. The food is exceptional and is the equal of anything I have eaten in Thailand. We're only in Sidney for two days before heading north, but when we return, we will definitely eat here again. read more

Thus was a pleasant superuser to find right off the boat arriving in sidney. Parking was relatively easy to find in the morning on the street but with the reservations going out on the takes by noon I'm sure it could become a challenge. They have pleanty of out for seating as well. The whole down town area has free WiFi from the city also. The lunch specials were priced well around $10 with a tasty little vegetable soup and spring rolls. The curry was tasty, but the hot spicy, is really hot, thus us coming from a from a former cook. Great place and layed back atmosphere read more

Sabhai Thai Restaurant - Beautiful lady to the call decor - Thai Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

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The service here was amazing. From the start, the male waiter (I should've gotten his name!) was extremely classy. (It was a bit unexpected, as his character seemed more like it belonged in a fine dining restaurant.) but anyway, he was great throughout. I got the prawn phad Thai, which was delicious for the noodles and everything else, but something tasted off with the prawns and I couldn't finish them. I asked the waiter about them, who assured me they were fresh and from Thailand, so perhaps that was why they had a different taste to them. Regardless, he promptly changed my bill from prawn phad Thai to veggie phad Thai, about $3 cheaper. Also asked for some hot sauce expecting some sriracha but they came out with a tray of three different sauces - sriracha-like, Chili powder, Chili oil. Have never been to a restaurant that gives a SELECTION of Chili sauce - fantastic! 4.5 stars for the service. The prawns were not my thing - I was visiting on vacation but if I'm back in Sidney BC I'd come back and get the chicken for sure. read more

Sabhai Thai Restaurant - Prawn Phad Thai - Thai Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

Great service. Foods came out fast and fresh. I got pad thai. However, the noodle was a little undercooked. They could use 3-5 mins longer in the water to taste the best. I also chose hot as usual, but it's really hot here so choose wisely ;) Overall, great experience! read more

Sabhai Thai Restaurant - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

Probably one of the most popular restaurants in town. It was a late Sunday night, and this place was absolutely packed with long lines outside. But the wait was absolutely worth it. Super friendly staff. Everyone greeted us with a smile on their face. We ordered the coconut curry soup, panang curry with rice, and chicken pad thai. The food took a while, because the place was super crowded. But the food was out-of-this-world amazing. I really enjoyed the soup; it was very creamy and flavorful paired with tangy lemongrass. Probably one of the best appetizers ever, and a great opener for the entrees. Both the panang curry and pad thai were outstanding. The noodles were very delicious, and the curry was very rich. We really enjoyed the wonderful and friendly service. And I am already thinking about my next time coming back for the soup! read more

Sabhai Thai Restaurant - Tasty Panang curry and Chicken Pad Thai. Delicious! - Thai Near Me - Sidney, British Columbia

The food was an absolute 5 Stars. It is fresh and flavorful. I only regret getting "medium" instead of "hot". It was not spicy at all. I would recommend getting hot if you prefer a little kick in your Thai food. The service was a 4. They seemed short staffed and were doing the best they could. We had to ask for refills on our drinks and had to wait a bit too long to pay our bill. All in all, I recommend trying! read more

Recommended by a friend and endorsed by Yelp reviewers, we de used to eat at the bustling Sabhai Thai on Beacon in Sidney. We were not disappointed! The Cashew Chicken was delicately spiced with crunchy vegetables. Next time I will try the medium hot. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked tasty. The take out business was about as busy as the restaurant itself. read more

Who would have known that a small island town like Sidney would be home to a terrific little Thai restaurant that produces authentic, no frills Thai food at really reasonable prices. I stopped by Sabhai en route to dropping off my g/f at the ferry terminal and was greeted by a short lunch menu priced almost entirely at $8 a dish. Service was quick, attentive and thoughtful (they provided us 2 spoons for the single serving soup we got knowing that we would likely share the soup). The green chicken curry was rich with bamboo shoots and coconut milk and the included spring rolls were hot and fresh. My pad thai was not oversauced and not overcooked - the noodles were just right and the sauce was obviously made with real ingredients and not the ketchup you sometimes get when ordering from cheaper thai places. The chicken in the pad thai and the curry was the only thing that didn't meet my expectations - it tasted like it was either steamed or poached rather than marinated in advanced or even seasoned. All in all, I'm thrilled to find a very good Thai place nearby. I'm looking forward to trying dinner there soon. read more

As a Toronto native, I had a lower standard for this small town Thai restaurant. It surprised me by the quality of the food and the portion size. Service: Good - polite staff who tried their best to be attentive but were overworked and were not able to be present when we needed them Strange enough, all the servers were Caucasian but don't let that dissuade you from eating at this Thai restaurant. Food: Good - I ordered the chicken pad thai. The sauce was a little heavy for me; too sweet and salty. Noodles and chicken were decent. Decor/Ambience: Good - well lit with large comfortable chairs, server was cognizant enough to ask if we wanted chopsticks Price: Average - Expensive entrees but they make up for it with large portions I would come back to this restaurant because it delivers honest food for an honest price. read more

Solid Thai food, nothing spectacular or surprising. Atmosphere is nice and service is good. Vegetarians, beware that they don't understand what the terms "vegetarian" and "vegan" mean. When ordering something vegetarian, you have to specify no fish sauce, no oyster sauce, etc., even when ordering something off the vegetarian section -- this ends up limiting their "vegetarian" offerings a bit. They will try to characterize this as "vegan" instead of "vegetarian," which I find obnoxious because you know, words have meanings. read more

This is by far the best Thai place on the island. It's small and it gets crazy busy, so make a reservation. I've eaten here several times with large groups and small and they always have quick and attentive service. The menu satisfies pretty much all the typical Thai elements. The Pad Thai Gong and Red Curry are unrivaled. The spring rolls are also crispy and fresh and not overly greasy. For Thai fans this is a must. read more

You simply can't beat 2 spring rolls, soup and a huge plate of curry or pad thai or satay for $9.00. I've never left hungry, in fact I've never left empty handed, I always have leftovers. Personal favourites: Golden Cups...A delicious combination of sweet and savoury with a satisfying crunch. Red Thai Curry...I like to substitue rice noodles for a dollar extra, mmmmm Garlic Pork...The combo of the pork and bean sprouts is fantastic, such a flavourful dish. read more

All around great meals. Had satay, soups and 3 different curries. Food fresh. And prices quite reasonable. Will definitely be back. read more

Amazingly good food but had to give an average rating because the phone lines are always busy, be prepared to wait on hold for awhile

Over a week on the road and I was due for my Thai food fix. We abandoned our children for the evening (meaning we cooked something up for them at the hotel) and headed here. We ordered the Chicken Coconut Soup, the Chicken Pad Thai and the Panang Curry. All good! As we were leaving one of the servers took the time to recommend taking the water taxi to the Fisherman's Wharf for an afternoon and also mentioned a local beach she thought we might like. Nice touch! We appreciated the extra attention/information and did end up following her suggestions. Thank you. read more

We enjoyed a recent weeknight dinner Sabhai Thai. It's an unassuming space, and was quite full on our visit. The staff was all uniformly friendly and helpful. Great menu selections. Only one local beer on tap (Lighthouse Lager), but it was delicious. Fried spring rolls were OK. Papaya salad was very good -- fresh and perfectly seasoned. We loved the drunken noodles -- everything cooked just right, and featuring succulent, tender, tasty chicken. If I ever ctome back to the Sidney area, I'll come back to Sabhai. read more

Some of the best Thai food I have had. Flavors were bright and delicious. The deep fried pineapple with ice cream was a great ending to our meal. Highly recommended. read more

I went to Sabhai Thai for lunch with a friend and we both ordered the veggie pad thai lunch combo. $8 is a pretty good deal for lunch: you get a veggie soup to start and the dish comes with a spring roll. Nothing really to say about the veggie soup. It was boiled veggies in veggie broth. Good to warm you up. The spring rolls are goooood. But I love spring rolls, especially when they come out piping hot and crunchy on the outside. Oily, but what else would you expect from spring rolls? The pad thai was pretty decent. They use some shrimp paste for sure because you can see and taste the little shrimp. It didn't blow me away, but it's definitely better than the ketchup sauce crap you get at some other thai restaurants. I don't know if this is normal for them, but we got there around 12:30pm, the lunchtime crowd was there so it was busy. We honestly had to wait 45 mins to get our main dish o_o soooo super slow. We had to flag for water refills and to go inside to get our bill. Good thing none of us were in a hurry to get back to work and we were quite enjoying the sun outside on the patio. I wouldn't mind coming back to try other dishes if I was in Sidney again. ... I don't know if i'd recommend this for a quick lunch though, because that, it was not. read more