Si Lom Thai Bistro demonstrates a sincere commitment to authentic Thai culinary expression--a restaurant positioning itself as an upscale encounter with regional cuisine executed with evident technical knowledge. Service personnel, many with genuine Thai heritage, execute their roles with palpable passion for the menu's cultural context. The kitchen approaches classical Thai flavor constructions with respect, evident in the balance of fundamental taste components--the interplay of spice, acid, and umami articulation. Signature preparations achieve notable authenticity, with ingredients selected for both quality and cultural accuracy. The soft shell crab pad Thai exemplifies the kitchen's willingness to honor tradition while exploring thoughtful variation. The dining environment presents an aesthetically refined space, though observations regarding atmospheric density suggest opportunities for enhanced comfort optimization. The pricing structure reflects aspirational positioning within Toronto's Thai dining landscape--a consideration worth acknowledging when evaluating value proposition relative to alternative establishments. The establishment's restrictive approach to dietary accommodation--particularly regarding plant-based protein substitution in curry preparations--represents a notable limitation for certain guest profiles, warranting consideration in advance planning. Si Lom Thai Bistro offers a competent, earnest interpretation of Thai cuisine, executed by personnel who understand and respect the tradition. The experience appeals to those seeking sophisticated Thai dining executed with cultural literacy, though contextual factors merit thoughtful consideration. read more

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

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We had our last dinner of our top to Toronto here. The restaurant is small and cozy. The menu is on the smaller side and many of the typical stir fries were missing. However the curries we had were outstanding. Definitely a culinary highlight of our trip. The service was great and prompt and super friendly. read more

Stopped here while in the Village for a bite to eat. I'm not an afficionado of Thai food, but I know I love Pad Thai so that's what we ordered. It wa DELICIOUS, and it fed two of us, with leftovers. Service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was relaxing. When back in Toronto again (and we WILL be back), this is one place we will frequent. read more

Amazing vibes, authentic Thai, great and speedy service. The Thai milk tea was delicious, the spice level are all customizable and incredible. The portions are generous read more

Drunken noodle was excellent. I asked for extra spicy. My husband had pad Thai which was excellent as well. Will definitely return! And the service was prompt. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Drunken noodle. - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Although it has a high rating, it was slightly disappointing. I ordered the daily special Massaman curry and an extra coconut milk chicken soup. The Massaman curry had a sweet and salty taste, but the sauce could have been thicker. The chicken and potatoes didn't absorb the flavors well, creating a disconnect with the curry. The biggest issue with the chicken soup was that the broth wasn't rich enough--it felt watered down and lacked the creamy texture that coconut milk should provide. The spices were also underwhelming, leaving only a faint and bland aroma. The most surprising part was that an extra portion of white rice cost $3.9. Is it some kind of premium rice? I didn't taste anything special about it. Since I ordered an extra soup, they could have included more rice, or at least informed me that additional rice would be charged separately. Spending an extra $4 for rice significantly lowered my impression of this meal. For a restaurant whose food isn't particularly impressive, subpar service makes it even less worth recommending. read more

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Si Lom Thai Bistro is My go-to whenever I'm craving Pad Si Eew! The flavor - out of this world! They're not stingy with the protein, eggs & veggies, truly a balanced meal if I do say so myself ‍ Also, can't forget about their iconic bucket cocktails, they come with gummies which satisfy my sweet tooth Can't forget about the quick service & Si Lom has the perfect ambiance for a quick catch-up or even a date night ‍ read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Pad Si Eew - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Reasonable prices, great service. They always refilled my water! We got the pad Thai and Khao soi, both were flavourful and were made to order within 15 minutes of ordering. There is a small patio outside if you like to dine outdoors. read more

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Finally I got to try this place, not often that I come to downtown, lunch time had some people, I decided to get the soft shell crab pad Thai, pineapple fried rice, the portion size is massive but it's pricey as well so it compensates, the decor was nice very authentic like I'm in Thailand. The service was really good I even got a free black ice tea, special homemade, the only thing here is they don't do any substitutions so if you can't eat anything and you likes. Dish I'm sorry they will not do anything about that which is unfortunate I can understand why more work. The pad Thai noodle was soy good texture, soft shell crab was tender wish it had a bit more heat to it, was a little too sweet, next time I'll probably go the safe route and order what I usually order in Thai restaurants paad kee mao, It's good to see Thai restaurants becoming more popular I like that this place is authentic and good flavours. read more

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First time trying the glass noodles here and honestly, I liked them even more than the Pad Thai. The noodles had a great chewy texture and were packed with flavor. We also got the clams, and they were super tasty, the sauce was rich and savory with just the right amount of spice. The papaya salad was fresh and crunchy, with a nice balance of sweet, sour, and a little heat. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Had my last meal in Toronto at this Thai spot and it was pretty darn good. My buddies and I ordered pad thai, shrimp fried rice, pad se ew, and a coconut soup. Pad thai was actually decent and this is probably my least favorite popular dish at Thai restaurants. Shrimp fried rice was made just the way I like it. The pad se ew was good but I was a little disappointed that pork isn't a protein choice at this restaurant. I couldn't tell you my thoughts on the soup but it must be pretty unmemorable. Employees were super curtious and I loved the vibe decor wise. It felt like I was at fancy street vendor in Thailand. I would definitely go back. read more

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Lovely mom and pop Thai restaurant with a convenient location. Expansive menu but I went with an entree offering geo of my favorite things - crispy pork belly and pad Thai. Highly recommend. Friendly and attentive service too! read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Crispy pork pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My friends and I had a great experience at Si Lom Thai! We waited about 45 minutes to get a table on a busy Saturday. The servers were pleasant and attentive. They all greeted us when we came in and when we left, our water and wine glasses were always full. The restaurant itself was not too large and dimly lit. There was pop music playing in the background but it was not offensively loud, which was much appreciated. We ordered: Papaya Salad with Peanuts was really tasty and fresh, I think it's a pretty good introduction dish to someone who does not like too much fish-sauce flavour. Pad Thai Moo Krob was DELICIOUS. The pork was crispy and satisfying. Loved the few pieces of pork fat + crispy skin in the dish. Biting into these pieces felt like finding treasure every time. The noodles were well cooked and had great texture and flavour. I stopped ordering Pad Thai at restaurants but this one was really good! Penang curry with shrimp was tasty. I was not feeling Sum Tom that day so I did not have any, but it smelled really strongly of fishies and my friends really enjoyed it. I think next time we would try the cocktail buckets, they look like so much fun! read more

There's a great amount of Thai places in Toronto and found Si Lom Thai is a popular Thai place that was trending that I wanted to give a try. Pad Thai: It was kinda disappointing. It really didn't have any outstanding flavour and seemed way too overpriced for what you pay for. The portions were alright but I think it wasn't really worth paying over $17 for. Thai Iced Tea: Nice and refreshing drink to go with the food. Usually I don't really get drinks as much in restaurants but I wanted to try at least one of the classic drinks to see if it's different from the usual drink shops but it was pretty average. The service was attentive and friendly. I think it was a bit overhyped as the place was very well-decorated & looked great from photos, however the food was not worth the price point especially when there's better Thai places to visit in Downtown Toronto. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I ordered one of their popular dishes for takeout. It took about 15min or so before I got my order, which wasn't too bad. I was waiting indoor. The restaurant was fully packed and felt warm inside. It was very busy and it seemed like they could use more hands to service the customers. Nonetheless, the waitresses were friendly and attentive. They took my order as soon as I was ready. I didn't like the pork unfortunately. It was chewy and I don't think there was much meat in it. Maybe some people prefers it this way, I didn't. I wouldn't order it again. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Solid 3.5 stars. First time back since pre-pandemic times. Dropped by on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty empty (3 other groups were seated). Friendly staff, quick service, and food was served in 15 minutes. Honestly, nothing wrong with the food but it's not spectacular, mouth watering delicious. It feels authentic but also really standard Thai food. If you're in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood then definitely check it out but don't specifically travel to eat at the restaurant. Save that for Pai or Khao San Road! read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Stopped in here for a late dinner. I am a big fan of Thai food and am always looking for a good place to indulge. This is a cozy little place with some reallly good food. I started off with the spring rolls and they were really good. I enjoyed the dipping sauce that it came with. For my main I had the Penang Curry with Chicken. The flavor of the curry was spot on and the chicken was cooked to perfection. Just the right portion that filled up my belly. Service was on par. I think that this is a family business and they were attentive to all of my needs. I really enjoyed my experience here and would definitely return when I am back in town. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We have been looking for restaurants that serve "Pu Pad Pong Karee" (Stir- Fried Crab with Curry Powder) in GTA. Although I have never had "Pu Pad Pong Karee" before, I was intrigued by this food as those who know it are raving about it. But I found that it is very hard to find Pu Pad Pong Karee in GTA - may be because of the high crab price at this time? Or maybe because of how the name of the dish sounds?? Or the different ways of spelling this food? Anyways, I found that Si Lom has it. Excitedly, we ordered Pu Pad Pong Karee and Massaman Curry (chicken) for take-out. The Pu Pad Pong Karee was disappointing - I expected fresh spice-coated crab is bound together with fluffy eggs. This is what I heard from those who rave it. But Si Lom's had just a small deep-fried soft shell crab and it was mushy. The spices and other ingredients were wrapped in overcooked scrambled eggs. Also, it was so salty that killed the crab's flavor. This dish is $28. Massaman curry (chicken)'s gravy was very loose and I did not feel the punch of spices that many other good Thai restaurants' have. Good thing was that the staff was very pleasant, efficient and friendly. Order is quickly prepared. The vibe of the neighborhood is absolutely enjoyable. Looks like they have many exotic cocktail options. If you are looking for authentic Thai food, this is not the place, but if you want to enjoy something different from ordinary pubs, and want to enjoy unique drinks dine-in, this place is worth a try. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Ordered takeout for team lunch. Called the day before to place an order but they said need to pay to input the order into their system so called back the next day the moment they opened to place the order. The person on the phone was very nice and helpful. Pick up was smooth, arrived at the restaurant and everything was packed and ready to go. They got the order perfectly and there were no mistakes. Everyone got a Thai iced tea and multiple people commented that there was an artificial flavour to it. Would not recommend it. Ordered the pad Thai moo krob. Nothing wrong with the pad Thai, that tasted as it should and the portion was good but the crispy pork was terrible. It was over fried, hard and very chewy. Definitely, would not recommend it. Overall, the service was amazing but the food tried was not very desirable. Might go back again to try some other dishes. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Pad Thai Moo Krob & Thai Iced Tae - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This venue offers out door dining along the busy streets of church. We ordered their pad si ew and pad thai. Their pad Thai (15$) was nice and rich in taste, while their pad si ew (15$) was less distinctive. It was nice that we were able to order and share both, however if I had to chose I would probably pick their pad Thai. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Pad Thai, pad si ew - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I gotta say, this lively and colourful little Thai resto always hits the spot. In season, it's fun sitting out on the front patio cuz the gaybourhood is always a great spot for people watching. The lychee juice, mango juice and especially the Thai iced tea are so refreshing. I usually go for the classic -- chicken pad Thai, and it never disappoints!! I also recommend the mango salad. This is most definitely a go-to Thai joint! read more

I came here years ago and forgot how good it was. I didn't come back until now bc they're on the expensive side at an average of around $20 and up per dish, however now that inflation has made everything else this price it's kind of averaging out although it's still more expensive than many other places. I was also a new grad when I first tried them out so it felt even more expensive back then. The flavours are delicious, bright, and complex. I see some ppl didn't like the crispy pork belly but I think it might be because they ordered it as takeout. We had it in the restaurant and it was sooo crispy and delicious. However bc it's fried pork belly, if it were to be covered in a takeout container or if it were to get cold I can imagine that some parts will become very hard (the skin part of the pork) and other parts will become too chewy. My opinion is that I don't think their crispy pork series should be ordered for delivery or takeout bc it's not meant to taste like that. We had the pad si ew chicken $18.95 - loved the flavour and the texture of the noodles, the basil moo krob with fried egg (crispy pork belly) $20, and the Nua toon (beef in soup) $25 - the beef was super tender and the soup was delicious. I was also curious abt their green tea Thai iced tea ($6.25) - it was pretty good, taste just as strong as the red tea version but with jasmine tea fragrance. I definitely recommend a visit and I would come back to try more of their dishes. read more

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Forgettable. Friendly staff but meal was just mediocre. I had vegan noodle dish and honestly cannot remember what it was. Place was packed but wouldn't be worth the wait. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

1. Food: went with a bunch of friends, ordered shrimp cracker and grilled pork jowl to share, and got Khao sou chicken and butterfly pea flower lemonade for myself. The dipping for the cracker is salty and pungent, if there is alcohol this would be perfect match. Grilled pork jowl is great, the dipping sauce is to die for! Chicken Khao soi wasn't what I like, chicken is dry and not tender at all, do not recommend. If u order the butterfly pea lemonade, I recommend u take a video when u pour and stir the lemonade because there will be a surprise 2: Environment: it is well decorated, I love all the colors. Overall: 8/10 Will I go again? Yes read more

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One of my favourite Thai joints in the city. Some Thai places have their dishes a bit too sweet for my liking, this place is more a savoury and salty/tangy lime flavour. It's one of the few places that has an amazing Tom yum fried rice I've been looking for! Great Pad Thai and a Green Tea Thai Iced Tea option. Strangely, I seem to be allergic to regular Thai Iced tea which uses Black tea. I typically enjoy them, but my stomach does not. My last visit just the other day, along with the Tom yum fried rice and GT Iced Tea, my partner and I ordered the Fried Chicken dumplings and the Soft Shell Crab Pad Thai, delicious! Definitely would come back - we love the Village but don't come down as often as we'd like from Scarborough, but when we do, we would definitely come back to Si Lom (a hidden gem outside of the village for sure!) Posted video visuals on my TikTok: the6ixthings. read more

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DO NOT GO HERE, Came in to dine and let me tell you, the sever was extremely rude!! We asked to be seated away from the open door because it was drafty, and the server when asked was so disrespectful!! Borderline aggressive!! Next time learn to be nice to your customers, you are in business because of us. read more

Lively Thai restaurant in the middle of the gay neighborhood. Staff is friendly but can be overly attentive. The lychee martini I had was the worst I've had. It tasted like lychee juice with a splash of Soho (lychee liquor). Very weak!! I had the same drink at a gay bar down the street at a bar and it was strong and tasted wonderful! For dinner I had the slow cooked Massaman beef. The flavor was good, but the sauce was very thin. As if they made a great sauce and added water. The beef was tender. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Massaman curry beef - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went for a quick lunch and got the Khao Soi chicken. Great flavour- and tender chicken. I will definitely be putting this place into regular rotation. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Chicken Khao Soi lunch special - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pad Thai Soft Shell Crab: delicious but pricey (8/10) Tom Yum Koong: only 3 shrimps and some cherry tomatoes (7/10) Durian Coconut Sticky Rice: must-try!!! (10/10) read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Tried the Pad Kee Mao Chicken noodles and it was pretty good. Opted for spicy level even though there were two peppers beside the item indicating the spice level. If you want Thai spicy or extreme spicy, there's additional fee for that which I find odd-don't think other Thai restos charge. The spicy level was super spicy and I had to jug down a lot of water. The Shrimp Tom Yum Fried Rice was also very good. It was moist and full of flavours. Lastly, the Si Lom Windmill drink had a nice presentation. It came in a bucket and it's big enough for two to share. It came with two tubes filled with alcohol where you can pour it in the bucket to mix it yourself. Also came with two gummies. They have a nice selection for drinks. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Pad Kee Mao Chicken noodles & Shrimp Tom Yum Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Ambiance - Crowded and Lively, colorful decor, tight tables in the middle of the restaurant Service - excellent, clear your dishes promptly, water replenished without asking Price - a little pricier than what we're used to Uniqueness - Soft Shell Crab Pad Thai with Young Mango Slices, never had this anywhere in the World Suggestions - fried calamari was all rings, wish they would add some tentacles, Thai ice tea was diluted, needs to be more potent Overall - decent with unique Soft Shell Crab Pad Thai dish. read more

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Visited Si Lom Thai Bistro during Pride week, therefore only a select few items were being served up due to intense demand/traffic. Unfortunately we came for special menu items such as the soft shell crab pad thai and they weren't available. The chicken pad thai is decent, nothing too special. Not many thai places serve green thai tea, so it was exciting to see it on the menu. Not super strong tea flavour, too much condensed milk. Overall, nice atmosphere and decent tasting pad thai. Service is really slow as the restaurant is understaffed. read more

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Portion sizes are very very small for what you pay. Almost all the main dishes are over $16. I know they raise their prices due to inflation. I ordered the Khao soi. It was alright but I've definitely had better Khao Soi at other restaurants in the city. Very small bowl and it came to $20 after taxes. A few months back I ordered the Pad gra pow and thought it was good which was why I came back. Overall if I was in the area maybe I'll come back but this is no longer a place I would recommend for great Thai food. read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Minor details or it could've been a 5 star experience. Got seated immediately and the server was friendly and attentive. Got 4 different dishes to try between 3 people: Laab calamari - small portion for $12, consisted of deep fried calamari rings and sprinkled with laab seasoning. First time trying laab and the sourness was overpowering. Shrimp panang - it was just the red curry sauce with shrimp and hot red peppers. It felt like the shrimp was mixed in, also didn't come with any other vegetables (comparing to other restaurant's curry). Khao soi beef - underwhelming with a lot of noodles. The beef was tender. Chicken pad Thai - was probably my favourite dish. Did not understand the concept behind extra charge for increasing the spice level. Overall, the dishes were delicious. Wasn't overly amazed but it did its job of satisfying cravings. Thai iced tea was also good. read more

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**This is a 4.5 star review** Nestled in the heart of the Gay Village, this unassuming Thai resto packs a mighty punch. Dare I say it... I wanted to marry my lychee martini, it was that fabulous! I also ordered the vegan pad Thai, because I love me a good tofu, and boy, this dish did not disappoint! To top of the revelrie, I had the mango sticky rice and it was a perfect end to the meal. Not too sweet, just right. Be prepared to be wowed! read more

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My friend took me to this place. It's small but super cozy and the staff is super nice. Food came out quick and delicious and the drinks in buckets are so cute, haha! read more

Located in the heart of the village this is a great establishment for authentic Thai cuisine with great food and amazing drinks! They have a great menu for mixed cocktail drinks to enjoy before a night out! The decor of the restaurant is very cute and feels like you've been transported to Thailand! The service was great and very quick to have the food come out piping hot! Would recommend to anyone in the area! read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love the decoration and atmosphere of the place. We ordered the mannam curry, green curry fried rice, and calamari. The calamari and fried rice were alright, nothing too special but the mannam curry was amazing. Would love to go back to try their pad Thai and other curries. Overall a nice trendy place for Thai food but food was average. Service was good although they seemed busy. read more

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//THE FOOD// CHICKEN PAD THAI (4.5/5) - perfect combo of sweet sour & savoury. Loved the peanut bits too. GREEN CURRY WITH CHICKEN (4/5) - was quite spicy and tasted rich, would've liked portions to be bigger. KHAO SOI BEEF (5/5) - my absolute favourite thing we ordered. The stewed beef was very tender & flavourful. I loved the combination of the rich red curry that soaked the egg noodles. PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE WITH CHICKEN (3/5)- I liked the sour juicy bites of pineapples with the classic fried rice, otherwise it's quite mediocre //ATMOSPHERE// Loved the interior decoration, very bold and photogenic. Especially it being pride month, there were tons of rainbow flags/banners! read more

Si Lom Thai Bistro - Green curry with chicken, pineapple fried rice chicken, pad Thai chicken, khao soi beef - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario