This is my absolute favourite Thai restaurant in Ontario. I keep trying out other Thai-specific places, and I've yet to find one that matches up with Thum's Kitchen. Once upon a time, this restaurant used to be a very small kiosk located alongside a rural road in the small village of Moose Creek. It was very popular as a take-out sort of venue, and the menu was far more limited back then. Eventually, the family expanded and moved their business out to the city of Cornwall, taking over a large Bavarian-style building that has housed a litany of restaurants that never seemed to stick around for very long. Not so for Thum's, however. This place is a cornerstone in Cornwall. It's very popular and if you plan on going on the weekends and evenings later on in the week, I suggest you call in and make a reservation just in case. The hours are a little strange, and there's been a few times I've driven down there on a whim only to find out it was closed (I'm one of those lazy persons who doesn't bother to learn businesses' hours of operations. I know, I know!) This place is authentic. The decor is extensive with a lot of unique pieces from Thailand. Not your typical travel posters and framed prints. There are huge carved wood sculptures, 3D reliefs on the walls, etc. The tablecloths are culturally-inspired, the silverware is unique enough that I've had to restrain myself from pocketing an elephant-ended fork on more than one occasion. Lastly, the music is good, and the clothing worn by the servers is traditional Thai, as well. It's an entire production, to say the least, and it's lovely. The menu is probably the most extensive I've witnessed as well. It's also peppered with little anecdotes and factoids about Thailand, including country facts, food and eating customs, and do's and don'ts of etiquette. The food itself is amazing, I've sampled and had several of their dishes over the years, but I am going to personally confess that I ended up going for my own personal sweet, sweet addiction- red curry. They make a mean Gang Dang. In fact, I haven't even found this specific dish anywhere else, nor have I had a dish with bamboo shoots in Ontario that wasn't from a can *except* at Thum's Kitchen. They use fresh, and it's an entirely different creature all together. Buttery yet crisp at the same time. Oh yeah, baby. Bathrooms are downstairs and are suitable and serviceable enough. The only downside I can find about this place is that it doesn't seem to be wheelchair accessible. I may have missed a side or alternate entrance, though, so don't take my word for it on that-- call first and see because I may be wrong on that note. read more

This place is decorated with Thai accessories and old wooden furniture from the previous business I guess. The staff, mostly women are dressed in what I presume is traditional wear. It seems that it is family run. They have a broad thai menu. I stay away from curries so I prefer stir fries. I enjoyed a pork and veggie dish. I scared them by asking low spice level. It was nice but needed more heat. I added spicy oil to get more flavour. I enjoyed my lunch. read more

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First impressions as you arrive; outside is in shambles. Inside you are greeted by old plants that are half dead or still decorated Xmas garlands. We ordered their lunch combination plate. It had clearly been cooked ahead of time. Dry and overcooked. Service was ok read more

Cute little place. Delicious food. Better get there early or you may not get a table. Friendly servers. read more

Thum’s Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pad thai - Thai Near Me - Cornwall, Ontario

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the most wonderful staff and amazing food. everything was so fresh and the combination of spices just divine. Large portions as well so great leftovers for tomorrow. We will definitely be back. . read more

My husband and I had lunch at Thum's Kitchen when we were visiting Cornwall and overall it was fantastic. I had the L15 Pad Kee Mow (aka Drunken Noodles) with beef $11.90 and my husband had the L13 Pad Preaw Wan (aka sweet and sour stir-fry) with beef $11.90. Both meals came with Tom Yum soup. The Tom Yum soup was very flavourful. I really loved the sweet and sour broth. It had a few mushrooms and pieces of tomatoes in it. It was a nice way to start the meal. Our food came pretty quickly after the soup. My drunken noodles were really spicy and I loved the amount of spice. It had tender beef slices, as well as carrots, green beans, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms. It was garnished with raw bean sprouts, raw carrots, raw shredded cabbage and a piece of lettuce. I really enjoyed my dish except for the fact that it was really oily. I would have liked it more if they used less oil. Nonetheless, it was tasty. I had a bit of my husband's dish and it was also delicious. The sweet and sour beef was mild and not spicy at all. It came with some steamed rice that was formed into the shape of a heart. His dish had onions, celery, bell peppers and pineapple in it. We ate outside on the patio. We had a later lunch, around 1:30pm, and we loved that we were the only ones on the patio. The restaurant is on a main street though, so lots of noise from traffic, but it's elevated, so you're at least higher up and not at the same level as cars on the road. The patio furniture is wooden and I love that the tables have a little ledge under the table where you can put your purse or other belongings. Service was welcoming and courteous, and quick too. There's a private parking lot at the side and behind the restaurant. Parking is free. We love finding gems like this in small towns. Looking forward to returning to try their other dishes. read more

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The atmosphere is uniquely Thai. Service is wonderful. We started with fried vegetable spring rolls which were delicious in their simplicity. 4 to an order plenty to share. I ordered the Penang and my guest had #21 a chicken with lemongrass dish. Both were superb read more

Thum’s Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Chicken with lemongrass - Thai Near Me - Cornwall, Ontario

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Came here on our way to PEI, and decided to give this place a try due to its high ratings. The interior looks impeccably Thai, with lots of gold embellishments and Thai decor. The waitresses were both super friendly! I was quite pleased to see a variety of Thai dishes on the menu that differs from your usual Pad Thai fare. They offered some noodle soups and Khao Soi Gai. We all ordered the lunch special, which came with the soup of the day. My lunch special was a yellow chicken curry with rice noodles for dipping. It was served with a spring roll and a creamy hot and sour soup. The curry was great - it was rich in coconut milk (you could tell that they didn't skimp on ingredients), and the rice noodles was the perfect vessel to mop up all the sauce. I do wish that there was more depth in flavour to the curry... It was mostly just sweet. I wasn't a big fan of the soup; it was interesting at first, but then the sickeningly sweet tomato flavour really overwhelmed my taste buds. The spring roll was nice and crispy, though I wish the sauce was drizzled on the side to avoid sogginess. My dad got the yellow chicken curry with rice, which was much darker in colour and richer in flavour than mine. I quite enjoyed it, and cleared off all the potatoes in it! My mom ordered the spicy stir fried noodles, which came with beef and veggies. I found the noodles quite sweet and wet. My sister got the stir fried pork with basil and veggies, and again, my comments are that it was fairly sweet and very wet. I wish it had more wok air... All the flavours in this restaurant seem to fall on the sweet side, with a common theme of wetness in the stir fried dishes. That said, I did like the a la carte yellow curry, so I would recommend that! read more

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Little too spicy for me, but just so you know whatever you get she's gonna be a little spicy! Get no spice and you should be right if you don't like super spicy stuff read more

We stopped here for lunch on our way to Montreal because of the great reviews, but it was the worst Pad thai we've ever eaten, and the pad khing was just bland and flavorless. Can't say I recommend the place to whoever loves Thai food. read more

The yellow curry is out of this world. The ambience and service are great. Check it out!

Food was expensive and they put lots of sauce in their dishes. I would have needed a strainer to strain all the juice in my pad Thai.

We have dined in and ordered in from here. I like the decor, quite rustic, although I doubt it was intentional. The lady who served us was really nice and attentive. She even pulled down the vlinds for me. It seemed like a family business as a little girl came running to her. The food was tasty, the price was reasonable for the taste and quantity. Which is why we ordered in too a couple of days later. I recommend this place, most def. read more

Thum’s Kitchen Thai Cuisine - So far so good. The place is quiet and smells great! The lady serving us is super sweet and pleasant! Let's see how it goes - Thai Near Me - Cornwall, Ontario

Best Thai food I've ever eaten. 5 stars for food. 2-3 for lack of employees. People wait at the front, wait to order. No napins, I searched for some myself. Hire another person or 2, please. Phenomenal chicken dishes (pad Thai, cashew. read more

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Thum's was a pleasant surprise on a road trip recently. We stopped for a very pleasant lunch on the patio. The menu had many good choices, service was friendly and fast, and we were able to park in their lot. I especially enjoyed the tasty appetizers and the Thai iced tea. We will go out of our way to stop here for a meal on our next trip. read more

Yes Yes Yes and Yes! You have to try their sticky rice, it comes in a little bamboo container. Super cute! I ordered their curry - wow, I didn't think I would inhale the whole thing, but I did. I tried stopping myself but I just couldn't. Food just kept entering into my mouth. Well, I don't know the area that well, but this place is very close to the train station! And it's in this cute little house. I love how traditional they were - they all wore a traditional gown. Although they could turn up the lighting a bit - I really couldn't see what I was eating. It was too dark! Also come early - they get pretty backed around 7 or 8 pm! read more

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We passed by Cornwall on the way home from Montreal. My boyfriend remember distinctively about this amazing Thai restaurant during his training in Cornwall. And of course, we went there for dinner that night. When we arrived at Thum's Kitchen Thai Cuisine, there were no parking spots left, and we had to park in the plaza across the street from it. I was surprised by the amount of people that were in the restaurant, since during the ride to the restaurant, there were no more than ten cars driving in the city. Anyways, thankfully, we only waited for 15 minutes for our table. The owner of Thum's had put a lot of effort on the theme of the restaurant. The whole place was filled with decorations that resembles Thailand, such as bamboo mats and blinds, Buddhas, pineapples, flowers, and temples. My favourite decorations of all was the elephant on their menu. It is very classic and it adds a little touch to their menu. Besides the Thai decorations, all the servers were wearing pink traditional Thai dresses, which brings the theme of the restaurant to a whole new level. Thum's offers four levels of spiciness to their dishes. Level 1 - Mild Level 2 - Regular Level 3 - Very Spicy Level 4 - Deadly My crazy boyfriend went ahead and ordered level 3 spicy with his Pad Kee Mow - fried rice noodles with chicken or beef and chili, basil leaves, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, onions, and green beans. Needless to say, it was the spiciest noodles he ever had in his life. He went through couple glasses of cold water throughout the meal. And we don't want to know what happened in the washroom that night... As for me, I ordered Gang Garee Gai - Yellow Curry with Chicken and Potato with rice. Knowing that Thai has a higher toleration of spiciness, I only ordered level 1 spicy for my Curry. And thank God I made the right decision, as the Curry turned out to be spicy enough already. Anyhow, I really liked their Curry, it is the best Curry I had in Canada. A very strong flavour of coconut, which also brings out the sweetness and spiciness of the Curry. It has a creamy texture, perfect for eating with rice. I am SALIVATING people!! =9 read more

Nice surprise for authentic Thai food in Cornwall. The fried duck breast on spicey stir-fried veggies was excellent. Pad Thai was also delicious. Service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere is pleasant and rustic. read more

Thum’s Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Cornwall, Ontario

Loved this place! First time trying Thai food and I can't t wait to return! I tried several different items off the menu and each one was good, service was friendly too read more

An excellent and unexpected gem. Authentic Thai cuisine, friendly service, and great atmosphere and setting

Stopped in with my mother and daughter. Green curry was amazing. Everything we eyed at neighbouring tables appeared equally delicious. Like seeing food served right out of a pineapple or coconut...Fairly priced, nice atmosphere and friendly service. read more

Thum’s Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Cornwall, Ontario

An authentic Thai restaurant. At least the decor gives you such a feeling already. The taste is good and the price is reasonable. They have a patio to enjoy the sunshine and streets view but we liked the air conditioning better. :) read more

Very decent Thai food. Excellent lunch soup for just $10.00. First class value for money. Service, portion size, ambiance etc. makes for an excellent meal and value for $. Highly recommended. read more

Amazing Thai food! I had Gang Dang and sticky rice and it was absolutely delicious. I will daydream about this dish read more

Thum’s Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Cornwall, Ontario

Authentic but a bit pricey for small portion size. Nice decor and customer experience.

Delicious pad Thai! Great service. Was encouraged to try lemongrass tea and it was a delicious alternative to green tea. read more

Thum’s Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Cornwall, Ontario

Saved from the Asian food wasteland that is Montreal. We will stop each time we travel to Toronto read more

Thum’s Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Cornwall, Ontario

Delicious! Fresh ingredients, healthy options. I especially enjoyed the green curry and red curries. Very clean and nicely decorated. Friendly staff, very accommodating to a large family. I will be back! read more

Stopped by on our way from Montreal to Toronto. Got food to go and ate in the car. When we walked in the owners were just sitting down for their lunch. They immediately jumped to help us. Really wonderful people. The food is delicious. Amazing flavors and great portions make the prices amazing for what you get. If you ever find yourself passing by Cornwall you have to stop and check this place out. read more

I went with my usual girlfriend. We just dropped in, and felt out of place. It was crowded (also, it was a Friday night) and I felt like an intruder. They first asked if we had a reservation, which we did not. But they were able to squeeze the two of us in. In my usual white girl ignorance, I looked at the menu vacantly. I didn't know what I was ordering, and still am unsure what it was that I had ordered. I often wish that menus came illustrated. Often times, they describe what's inside but even the items in the menu are out of my culinary range. The impression I was left with at this restaurant is that they take a lot of pride in what they do. The waiters and waitresses are dressed in traditional attire and they have decorated the inside in such a way as to feel fully immersed in a different culture. The menu had a variety of appetizers and entrees and we tried a both. The prices weren't crazy and there was even a young family (about 6 or 7 members in total) at the table beside us. Can't be too expensive if you can take out all the little ones... Over all, I see this as a great "girls night out" place to try, as well as a "follow up date" meeting place. Because I tend to pick both an appetizer and an entree, my meal is easily 20$ for me alone. I'd go again with the right company. read more

We stopped on our way back from our trip to Quebec and LOVED this place! The vegetables were fresh and not over-cooked. There were plenty of options on the menu that looked delicious but we went with the vegetarian section and were very pleased. The papaya salad was one of the best I have had in the Northeast. The prices are very reasonable and the staff is very friendly. We never wrote reviews before but decided to because we really liked this place. We will be coming back. read more

I have never been to Thailand but the place felt so authentic and the food was really great. The owner is an amazing lady; very interactive and polite. Awesome place. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely delicious! Certainly the best Thai restaurant in Cornwall and arguably one of the best that I've ever been to from here to Toronto. Love the curry!!! read more

Needed to stop somewhere for dinner on my way back from a long trip and because the OnRoute wasn't going to cut it. Nice, quiet place in an otherwise sleepy town. Host is very nice. Ordered the red chicken curry that is prepared without coconut milk, chicken noodles and a ginger-based chicken stir fry. All dishes were reasonably sized and very tasty. Would definitely recommend. read more

Wonderful Authentic Thai Restaurant , the food is excellent and inexpensive , Beautiful decor and nice ambiance. Excellent friendly staff , they are happy to help you choose a dish for your liking. We are so lucky to have this Restaurant in our small Community of Cornwall read more

My husband and I have eaten at this restaurant on several occasions and we have never been disappointed. The décor is all from Thailand, including the materials for the table clothes and dresses. The food is very good, at a very reasonable price. We have eaten in Thai restaurants in Montreal, and both feel that the food here is just as good at a much cheaper cost. My only complaint is if you go during lunch and order the lunch special the food is not always hot, for some reason if you order a la cart it is, they will be happy to heat it up but we should not have to ask. Enjoy. read more

I was looking for a place to eat around here that wasn't just average food and came across this place. I went with my grandparents and all of us found something we like. I had the green curry with chicken and it was honestly the best curry I've ever had, and I eat quite a bit of curry. The prices are all very fair, and you get great portions. There are plenty of options as well. I'd recommend this place to anyone who enjoys great Thai food. read more

We took my Grandmother here to celebrate thanksgiving and the service, decor and meals were lovely. This is truly a find in Cornwall!

A very nice surprise on our road trip, one of the best Thai restaurants I have been to. Share an appetizer, a noodle dish, a curry, small rice, and leave room for fried bananas. Service was fast enough! read more

Wifey and I moved from Virginia to the cold North Country of New York. With winter having set in, we needed some spicy Thai food to get us going. We figured the pickings were slim, until we came across this absolute gem. This is some fantastic Thai food! The pad thai is delicious, a great blend of sweet, spicy, and savory that isn't overpowered by tamarind, which I appreciate. Wifey goes for the vegetable stir-fry that has a different flavor profile from the typical coconut or peanut flavors. Service has always been top notch, in fact our waitress remembered us our second visit a month later. Since our first visit, we have been back 3 more times, trying different dishes, always impressed with the flavors, portions, and service. This is definitely the place Thai restaurant in Cornwall and if not even further. read more