We stopped in for a quick meal before our musical on a blistery winter day and Saigon PAI was the perfect choice for our dinner. We ordered our usual rare beef pho (5/5), grilled pork chop rice dinner (5/5) and lemongrass chicken (4/5). The nutty house chili oil that was on the table was 15/10 and seriously elevated my lemongrass chicken to another level. The service here is efficient and thoughtful. The dining room was on the larger side, but wasn't too busy on a Saturday night. We would come back to eat here when we're back in the area. Always super happy to find a great new Viet spot! read more

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THE BEST Thai I've had in years! We took our family of 5. Even our 7 year old raved about the food. Put them in your list!

I've ordered from this place for many years, and never for some reason, have i ordered their PHO. This time around, i ordered their rare beef version and was very surprised how good that broth was, it was pretty fantastic. I was expecting pretty good to decent, but i have to say that broth was pretty great, i'll definitely order that again! my only issue with this place is how the prices have gotten really high, a large bowl of pho delivered was $22 + tax! whoa! 2 spring rolls were almost $10! Yikes... i love their food, but their pricing is extremely prohibitive now and means i only order from them very occasionally. read more

I have to admit I was impressed with this spot serving up Thai and viet cuisine. Sometimes restaurants have too many items on the menu but this is a good size considering it's 2 different cuisines. We chose the common dishes like fresh roll and khao soi and both dishes were good. The service was great also. Very attentive. read more

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The food is so delicious, I couldn't wait for it to cool off before I dug in. I burned the roof of my mouth. Worth it!!!! The chicken spring rolls are great. The red curry was perfection. The house white wine was delicious and cheap!! I could get my drink on and eat a fantastic meal on a budget. That is why so many families were there at 9:30 pm on a Friday night. Great value. But seriously people, put your kids to bed! read more

Saigon PAI - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Authentic Vietnamese food? Sign me up! Fast service, great price points and yummy food! My husband wasn't a fan of the consistency of the spring rolls, but aside from that no complaints! read more

spacious. clean. Extensive menu. I was pleased with my pho and I'll be back to try out more stuff. read more

Saigon PAI - Thanksgiving phó. It should be a thing. - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Location is great. Right in the heart of Cabbagetown. Nice seating near an open window. Amazing people watching. The service was friendly albeit slow but the general festive atmosphere and absolutely delicious food made up any gap. Overall, this was just a delicious and amazing Thai and Vietnamese food restaurant. read more

Saigon PAI - Great view. - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is a Vietnamese and Thai restaurant. The interior is quite spacious and clean. The food is quite good and the service is courteous and attentive. We ordered the following (i included the menu item number): A1. Chicken Spring Rolls (3 for $7.99). A14. Mango Salad ($11.99). S6. Bun Reu ($15.99). Crab meatloaf, pork soft bone, tofu, pork sausages, tomatoes, shrimp paste, and vermicelli. B3. Bun Ga Nuong ($13.99). Rice vermicelli and grilled chicken. T3. Pineapple Fried Rice ($16.99). T4. Green Curry ($15.99) substitute Beef (+$2.99). D5. Jackfruit Smoothie ($7.50). The Spring Rolls were crispy and fresh. The Mango Salad comes with shrimp chips that are super delicious, the best I've had in years! I usually order a Green Curry because I love to spread it over rice. It definitely did not disappoint.  I had lots of it. The grilled chicken in the Bun Ga Nuong was tender and delicious. The Ben Reu had a great mix of ingredients. The Jackfruit Smoothie was fresh with the right taste. I'm glad my son likes jackfruit too. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms that are wheelchair accessible but wheelchairs can not get there because there are 4 steps to the upper seating area. Review 2023-018 read more

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Went in with a craving for Vietnamese food, but ended up satisfying my Thai food craving instead. Didn't even realize they had Thai food as well, but I guess the 'Pai' in the name gave it away. Ended up going with the Beef Khao Soi and it might be my new favourite Khao Soi in the city (now that my favourite spot closed down). Plenty of beef in the Khao Soi and the broth was rich and creamy, plus it was served in a large pho bowl. Wish they had the Asian-style soup spoons instead of the western-style soup spoons though. Will definitely be back and happy to have this spot within walking distance of me. read more

Saigon PAI - Beef Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great to see this restaurant open again. Was closed for a while. Delicious as usually. Tried the Sour Sop drink. Loved it. My Pork chop with Rice was very tender. Service is always great here. We'll be back. read more

These drinks are so good! The espresso martini was the star of the show, really strong with the Vietnamese coffee, but very sweet and a great combination. We also got a strawberry daiquiri which is like a smoothie and was really sweet and fresh. the lychee martini was strong and sweet, really yummy! read more

Saigon PAI - Espresso martini - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This place is unique for it's combination of Thai & Vietnamese mixed menu (not a fusion restaurant). The menu has changed a bit since the last time I was here (seems like there are less pho options) - I usually get rare beef. The meat was average (a bit dry and not too soft), noodles are stuck together but overall it's a good bowl of pho. We came around noon for lunch and it wasn't busy, food arrived quickly! read more

Saigon PAI - rare beef pho - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here with a friend for dinner while in the area - she had recommended me to come here since I had not been to this location before. I was very impressed with the overall quality of the food, as well as how friendly the service was, and how clean the interior was too. I also loved how they had both chopsticks and Western-style cuisine available at all tables - a very thoughtful touch. The pineapple fried rice I ordered from here, as well as their mango salad, was all very well made and I was left wanting to order more food. The portions were very generous for the amount of money they charge. I would certainly return in the future. read more

Saigon PAI - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Wow I'm so impressed that I would travel 3km out of my way during a snowy winter night to eat here again. Originally didn't expect much authenticity out of a fusion place BUT i was wrong bc this place is bomb. A clean, well-decorated space, with string lights, hanging bulbs, and artsy paintings. A well-lit bar takes place at the right side of the restaurant for those wanting a quiet night of drinks. Upon arrival you're given a soothing pot of jasmine tea. Really just what we needed after a long trek in the snow. "Hands down the best tea ever"; bae and I nodded to each other as we took sips of the warming goodness. (now i know that's weird cuz tea is tea right BUT they really make it well here??? Try it) We went to the booth seating and got the bun rieu and the classic pho dac biet beef pho noodle soup. Ahh hearty and delicious. Ever since reading about bun rieu one time in a blogto article I have been craving to try the crab and shrimp paste tomato-y goodness. It's so good!! I actually have a medium intensity crustacean shellfish allergy but it doesn't stop me from eating lobster, crab, and shrimp (I have reactine and am willing to withstand the discomfort thereafter). The beef pho soup tastes beefier than most other places. It's also more acidic which opens up the appetite. The large portion is very generous and they definitely don't skimp out on the beef toppings. I went into Saigon Pai very tired after no sleep and wanted a quick meal in my belly before I went to bed. I left Saigon Pai feeling reborn, energized, satisfied and content. I had leftovers later in the night but the cold bun rieu was still very tasty and not oily at all which is surprising given that past pho takeouts were meh after a few hours BUT not this place! It's the dedication to details that completes the 5 star rating. I noticed how the forks and knives are wrapped in napkin sets for people who don't prefer using chopsticks. Also the complimentary tea with your own teapot is a nice touch because it allows you to drink at your own pace. Also appreciate them packing my leftover bun rieu for me b/c i'd have spilled it lol. Congratz it's going to be the first Cabbagetown resto on my go-to food spot list. read more

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After walking by a few times and thinking why don't they have any kind of indication outside if they are even open, or what they style of ordering they are into. Seeing someone head in with a bag bursting full of baguettes, I started salivating and had to go in. It's quite a big open space inside, and they now have a rona counter set up as you enter with plenty of space to distance if another customer or delivery person crowds you from behind. Service was hella friendly and casual, and even offered for me to wait inside on a cold and windy March noon hour. "No thanks, I'll be back in 10 minutes", and I was outside stretching my legs. I ordered the Bun Bo Nuong Cha Gio (Rice vermicelli with grilled beef & spring roll). This is a classic dish I've had a few times before; sort of like the pad thai of Vietnamese cuisine. The vermicelli was done perfectly and the sprouts hiding underneath were fresh and crunchy. The Viet sauce that you pour over was tangy and sweet as well. I do miss the random pieces of mint leaves and red chilis available when you dine in but this was a perfect meal to satisfy my Vietnamese food cravings. Then there was the grilled beef, and omg was it good, sitting there, all aromatic and covered with peanuts. Absolutely fabulous flavour and texture, and the smell was out-of-this-world good! Right to the last bite I was shutting my eyes savouring the grilled flavour. Nice portion size too, not skimpy at all. I'll definitely be back and be a regular at Saigon PAI, and when it opens up find me at the bar too! read more

Saigon PAI - Roomy place. Going for the bun. Yum. - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This was delicious - so delicious it was all eaten before a photo was taken. We shared the Beef Sate Ribs and Chicken Pad Thai. This was a really good combo because the Beef Sate Ribs was all protein and veggies. I would recommend getting a side of rice or the Pad Thai if you get the ribs. Both dishes were very filling. The Beef Sate veggies were cooked just right (not too cooked or too raw), and the beef ribs were juicy with a bit of fat (mmmm). Pad Thai was thick and nicely seasoned. I will definitely have this again! Also, I think that the menu pics posted are a bit of date, so might be worth going in and seeing latest menu. One more quick note about delivery - I think they only have 1 delivery driver and we weren't able to get delivery from the business when we called. The employee working recommend a couple delivery apps instead, but fortunately it was fine for us to pickup! read more

Sometimes I like to treat myself to a little Thai. It was a cold Friday night. It was takeout night. But somebody in the kitchen decided to be cheap and use styrofoam instead of plastic for one of my dishes. The result? A burnt styrofoam and noodles galore all inside my plastic bag. What a way to ruin a Friday night. The green curry was runnier than a children's nose on a playground during recess in December. What a waste of money and noodles. read more

Saigon PAI - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Took over another THAI resto, which was also nice but terrible interior/ambiance. Saigon is modernized and the cashew nut chicken was EXCELLENT. Support them (if u can) during COVID, want them to stick around! Pick up and take out in may 2020.. read more

I found this place in Uber Eats after being mostly half- satisfied from the takeout Viet food options in the city. Saigon Pai has winning dishes all around. The grilled pork had all lean pieces and were very tender. The spring rolls arrive very very crispy, as if you were enjoying it fresh in the restaurant. And, the salad was extremely fresh and perfectly complements each bite of bun. I saw someone else's review of the Vietnamese iced coffee and I have to say this is the best one that I've ever had. Lastly, the pad thai was also a hit. The portions were so big, I'm saving it for another meal :) I would highly recommend Saigon Pai. All around great takeout experience. read more

Saigon PAI - Grilled pork vermicelli+extra spring rolls, side order of 2 chicken spring rolls, pad thai, Vietnamese iced coffee - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ate here for the first time and was not disappointed. Big portions of tasty food served by friendly staff. We'll recommended read more

Saigon PAI - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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There's a lot of competition for Thai and South East Asian food on this street so you'll have a lot of different options if you're in this area. We got take out and the packaging was appropriate for the Khao Soi and Green Curry that we picked up. They were a bit late from the original stated time for pickup but it wasn't more than 10 minutes extra after we went to pick up the food. The green curry was spicy and there was a lot of protein in both of the dishes which made the value for money part pretty high. The thai iced teas that we got were also very good - a bit on the sweet side but we should have dialed in our orders better. read more

I really like this place because they have a lot of vegan options and the taste is very authentic. I have had their vegan pho, lemongrass tofu banh mi, fresh salad rolls, and their vegan chow mein. Their food never disappoints. I highly recommend the vegan pho and the chow mein. read more

Saigon PAI - Vegan Chow Mein - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came back with my family after craving the spring rolls on a Sunday night. Parking is a hassle (street parking only) but free after 9PM I believe. FOOD: 4/5 1. Green Curry with Beef: The curry was aromatic and really smooth. Beef was good quality as well. But the overall taste was really freaking salty. 2. Chicken Spring Rolls: Still the best in the GTA. I will definitely trek back during summer time for this (keep in mind it takes me 40ish minute to walk from Eatons Centre) 3. Grilled Chicken & Rice: The chicken was so so so so good. Grilled to perfection without being dry. Great portions as well. 4. Vietnamese Ice Tea: Strong a f but a little too sweet. My mom loved this. But they ran out when my boyfriend wanted to order it a little later. The service was good but the food does take a while to come out with gaps in between each dish. Definitely one of the better Vietnamese restaurants in the area. read more

Saigon PAI - Pho Dac Biet - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is my go to take away place. From their Thai dishes to Vietnamese everything is authentic, unpretentious and tasty. Chicken spring rolls are simply some of the best in the city. Golden bags, chicken wings, bun cha gio, you can't go wrong. I eat inside on occasion and the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is just a casual place to eat and laugh with friends. read more

Great food very authentic. Very good customer service and amazing prices. Restaurant is very clean and would recommend this place if you want a good viet/ thai food. read more

My friends raved about this place. We got a huge take out order which took forever (almost an hour)! The food was mostly good, however the mango sticky rice which I got 2 of was definitely subpar. As you can see from my picture the underside of the mango was going bad, no flavour in the sticky rice and they didn't even give us coconut cream for the dessert. It was just like cold mango and cold rice slapped together. Other than the slow service in getting the food order and the bad mango sticky rice, the other food was good. read more

Saigon PAI - Mango sticky rice take out. Mango is bad - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went to this place while shopping and was pleasantly surprised. First off it's local, well if you live in cabbage town. The food is amazing with so much to choose from and priced right. The patio is small with a beautiful view, the front of house opens wide which is a lovely touch. The service is amazing and it's a good place to bring family or a date. read more

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Shocked and genuinely surprised this place doesn't have hundreds of reviews. This time of year the weather often has me feeling glum and I crave a good hearty bowl of pho. I have travelled to Vietnam, south east Asia etc and this pho was by far in my top 5. The broth was aromatic and seasoned perfectly. The beef was tender and perfectly portioned. Noodles were fresh and perfectly done also. All around it was a solid 10/10 rare beef pho and I will definitely be returning. Thank you for warming me up! Portions (ie.small) were also massive !! Only thing I would have liked was the Chili sauce but nothing beats the real fresh thing.. read more

Saigon PAI - I was so excited I didn't take a before picture - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So fresh and delicious I only order from them best in Toronto! Big portions flavourful

I feel SO blessed that this place is within a 15 minute walk from me. We are very fortunate in Toronto to have the most amazing Vietnamese/Thai restaurants and Saigon Pai is just as FANTASTIC as Pai, Sukhothai, Isaan Der and more. I am a huge fan of their appetizers (fresh rolls, chicken spring rolls, vegetable spring rolls, etc) as they're always so fresh tasting. Their mains are also delicious (pad thai, pho, khao soi, etc) and the food is great value. All of their mains are under $16 and leave me very satisfied at the end with their generous portions. I will continue supporting this restaurant and can't wait to try more of their dishes! read more

Saigon PAI - Take out - rare beef pho, chicken spring rolls and fresh shrimp rolls - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food is excellent, the service is prompt. The restaurant is friendly with very tasty food.

Wonderful place! Clean and bright. We ordered chicken spring rolls, Panang curry with tofu and mixed vegetables, and chicken Khao Soi. The portions are generous. The gentleman that works here is polite and friendly. I am always happy when I leave here. read more

This food is great! We ordered the Pad Kee Mao, totally delicious smoky flavour - yum!!!, the green curry chicken - my personal fav of the three, and Khao Soi chicken - good flavour but the sauce was too thin for my liking. Still delicious. It was my first time ordering from this place, but it will l not be the last. Next time, I'm gearing up to try their Pho! Highly recommend! read more

The food and drinks were top notch and delicious. I would definitely eat here again and I would recommend. It was super busy, but yet they always made sure if we got our orders. We were a table of 11 amongst other guests for a birthday party. The ambiance was of colourful painting representing their cultures. Beautiful, green plants. Cozy atmosphere. read more

Saigon PAI - Papaya salad, Thai Chicken with basil and pint of red wine sangria - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Ok I think they stepped it back up here. They are rolling again in delicious food. The fried rice dishes are amazing. Pad Thai is sweet but spicy and perfectly cooked. The Blanche de chamblay is flowing again here. And the summer patio was a cabbagetown necessity this past summer. read more

Got the sweet and sour pork ribs and Pad Thai. I was disappointed. The Pad Thai, I can taste the vinegar over the sauce, it's a fail Pad Thai "special sauce". Texture of pork rip is too chewy like gummy. Needed to be more tender will make the taste better. read more

Saigon PAI - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

horrid. bad food. very ill And refused food to help me. A very bad experience. I think their meat is not properly cooked.

I'm giving Saigon Pai 3.5 stars because during COVID, it's challenging to get a true sense of a restaurant you've never been in otherwise! First of all, I am ALL for social distancing. All for handwashing. All about staying home 99% of the time. However, I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to support my favourite local business (or really, any local businesses) as long as I have the means to. And that was what happened with Saigon Pai. My current fav pho place, Pho Tien Thanh, is closed, so we wanted to support another local pho establishment and get some takeout. Saigon Pai had an excellent sanitizing set up - staff in gloves, hand sanitizer, and they wiped down the card machine before and after use. It was a bit odd bringing pho home - it needed to be microwaved to ensure the broth was hot enough to 'cook' the beef - but it was really delicious. Broth was a bit sweet, which I enjoy, and overall, my boyfriend and I were big fans. I hope I'm able to support Saigon Pai when they re-open and get the full experience. Until then, I would definitely recommend supporting them by ordering take out! read more

Always liked the food there especially when it comes to their traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. I again got take out last night and ordered the same thing as usual and I was totally disappointed with the Vietnamese spring rolls, it looked as if it came from a frozen boxes from a Chinese supermarket. Also the sugarcane shrimps were overly salty. I have a feeling this restaurant has recently changed owners or management. read more