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Thai Express Scotia Plaza
Thai Express Restaurant Toronto
Thai Express Scotia Plaza
Reviews
I ordered two portions of pad Thai, one spicy and one mild. Both are tasteless, inedible. No egg, no green onion, no peanuts, no salted radish. No flavour. There is more flavour from a packet of instant noodles.
Ordered from uber eats and my butter chicken was half potatoes, obviously to pad the dish and use a less expensive ingredient.
Butter chicken does not contain potatoes, nor was that listed on the menu. AVOID!
Butter chicken does not contain potatoes, nor was that listed on the menu. AVOID!
Take out butter chicken with roti and samosas.
The samosas were incredibly fresh and tasty. I ordered the roti separately to enjoy the sauce and the juicy pieces of chicken and potatoes.
It's quite a meal, and two people can enjoy this easily. You might wish to order another roti or rice.
The samosas were incredibly fresh and tasty. I ordered the roti separately to enjoy the sauce and the juicy pieces of chicken and potatoes.
It's quite a meal, and two people can enjoy this easily. You might wish to order another roti or rice.
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425 Prawn & Chicken Com Tam - Starting off with a plate of rice with a fragrant caramelized jumbo prawn, slightly sweet and packed with umami, along with a creamy sauce made with its head butter that's just heavenly with rice. The egg sausage and bbq chicken were also cooked nicely to develop a rich colour, which equals flavour.
317 Bun Thit Nuong - The vermicelli in the next bowl were thicker and more slippery than other places, with an addicting crisp from the spring rolls stuffed with taro and pork and the minced shrimp paste on sugar cane.
101 Pho Dac Biet - Portions are decent, but was quite bland.
425 Prawn & Chicken Com Tam - Starting off with a plate of rice with a fragrant caramelized jumbo prawn, slightly sweet and packed with umami, along with a creamy sauce made with its head butter that's just heavenly with rice. The egg sausage and bbq chicken were also cooked nicely to develop a rich colour, which equals flavour.
317 Bun Thit Nuong - The vermicelli in the next bowl were thicker and more slippery than other places, with an addicting crisp from the spring rolls stuffed with taro and pork and the minced shrimp paste on sugar cane.
101 Pho Dac Biet - Portions are decent, but was quite bland.
We went to several restaurants before we settled on this one because the other places didn’t take credit card. This place is one of the few that did. Glad we went, you don’t really notice it as you walk along Spadina because the restaurant is on the second floor. Good prices, generous amount of food, spacious area, and quick service. Would definitely return.
Wow!! Great portions of great food!! Fast and enough room too!! 🤩🤩 Also you carry some home with you...
Our delivery experience from Mother India in Toronto was a flavorful journey through Indian cuisine. The butter chicken and lamb tikka were highlights, packed with rich, authentic taste. The portions were generous, and the careful packaging ensured the dishes arrived in excellent condition, maintaining their delicious flavours.
While the main dishes were a triumph, the garlic naan fell short of expectations, lacking the desired garlic intensity and tasting somewhat bland. On a positive note, the side rice portion was large. The overall delivery service was efficient and timely. Despite the minor setback with the naan, we had a delightful Indian dining experience in the comfort of our home.
While the main dishes were a triumph, the garlic naan fell short of expectations, lacking the desired garlic intensity and tasting somewhat bland. On a positive note, the side rice portion was large. The overall delivery service was efficient and timely. Despite the minor setback with the naan, we had a delightful Indian dining experience in the comfort of our home.
I had take out dinner.
I had lamb vindaloo roti. The sauce was perfectly tangy. The vegetarian samosas I ordered for take out were large and filling. I will order again to go from there, and the service was friendly.
I had lamb vindaloo roti. The sauce was perfectly tangy. The vegetarian samosas I ordered for take out were large and filling. I will order again to go from there, and the service was friendly.
Tom Yum soup is sweet sour and spicy. So good! They also have Tom Yum fried rice 👌
it seemed to me that they were in a hurry and the food was a little unprepared
Ordered delivery;
Sadly was the most bland Indian food I’ve ever had. Ordered aloo gobi, potato and eggplant and mixed vegetables all vegan. There was really no taste and was just watery and unpleasant. Sad to leave a bad review but I really didn’t the joy this food.
Sadly was the most bland Indian food I’ve ever had. Ordered aloo gobi, potato and eggplant and mixed vegetables all vegan. There was really no taste and was just watery and unpleasant. Sad to leave a bad review but I really didn’t the joy this food.
I have been dining here for years - legendary Parkdale restaurant.
Can beat their consistency for quality Indian food - always top notch.👌🏽
Easily in the conversation for the best Indian rotis in the city.
I ordered the butter chicken roti and a samosa.
I will definitely return to Mother India again! 💯
Can beat their consistency for quality Indian food - always top notch.👌🏽
Easily in the conversation for the best Indian rotis in the city.
I ordered the butter chicken roti and a samosa.
I will definitely return to Mother India again! 💯
2023.11.10 Chicken Pad Thai which comes with bean sprouts, eggs and tofu is just very sweet with no salty and no sour flavours; the rice noodles are soggy from too much sauce. It could be called soupy since several tablespoons of the sauce are parts of the dish.
Really kind staff and friendly environment. My friend and I came here and enjoyed the liveliness and humble environment. My coffee was brewed to absolute perfection and I was so pleasantly surprised. The noodles we ordered were also cooked incredibly, with sauce options available at the table. Super recommended.
Very few Indian restaurants serve up food that is not only fresh but tastes like home made food; that’s exactly what you will find at mother India. Authentic homey flavours that always arrive hot and consistent in quantity and quality. Highly recommend the food!
I used to come here often and then stopped for some reason. Came again recently and was pleasantly surprised that the prices didn’t go up astronomically.
The food was pretty good and I liked the spacious seating.
Will have to visit again more often.
The food was pretty good and I liked the spacious seating.
Will have to visit again more often.
Cute little place on Bloor Street. Clean, friendly service and great place for a meal without breaking the bank.
We had the Vietnamese spring rolls which were tasty, Curry beef brisket with steamed rice which was delicious, and Vietnamese noodle soup with curry, raw beef and toufu which was very good, but was missing the curry taste. All in all a great place to dine, and experiment the different flavors of Vietnamese cuisine.
We had the Vietnamese spring rolls which were tasty, Curry beef brisket with steamed rice which was delicious, and Vietnamese noodle soup with curry, raw beef and toufu which was very good, but was missing the curry taste. All in all a great place to dine, and experiment the different flavors of Vietnamese cuisine.
We happened to be the last table of the night. They were nice to us, didn't rush us to order, and the food came out quickly. Clean place delicious Pho. Give them a try if you haven't.
The Ultimate Betrayal
I'm just an average Joe caught up in the Toronto rat race who works hard, pays his taxes, and does his best to not let the weight of the world's problems crush his soul.
I don't drink, I don't smoke, and I don't do drugs: My vice is Thai Express's Basil Fried Rice - 3X spicy (BFR3X). As such, I can frequently be found patronizing the Yonge & Davisville location where they have a Top Chef that spices things to perfection. If my review ended here, this would be a 5 star review.
Today I was in a particularly chipper mood and decided to pay this location a visit to end off my week right: BFR3X made to order by my favorite Top Chef. Unfortunately, things soon took an unexpected and dark turn. I was informed that the location's manager was on site that day and it was against corporate policy to do anything higher than 1X spice. Panic set in, but despite my desperate pleas, this manager would not waiver from her authoritarian ways. I soon found myself back on the street with BFR1X, and an overwhelming sense of emptiness that no amount of BFR1X could ever fill.
It's outrageous, egregious, preposterous! My faith in humanity has been shaken to its very core and I now question whether I shall ever be able to taste from the Garden of Edan, that which I had briefly experienced at the Yonge & Davisville location thanks to my dear Top Chef.
I'm just an average Joe caught up in the Toronto rat race who works hard, pays his taxes, and does his best to not let the weight of the world's problems crush his soul.
I don't drink, I don't smoke, and I don't do drugs: My vice is Thai Express's Basil Fried Rice - 3X spicy (BFR3X). As such, I can frequently be found patronizing the Yonge & Davisville location where they have a Top Chef that spices things to perfection. If my review ended here, this would be a 5 star review.
Today I was in a particularly chipper mood and decided to pay this location a visit to end off my week right: BFR3X made to order by my favorite Top Chef. Unfortunately, things soon took an unexpected and dark turn. I was informed that the location's manager was on site that day and it was against corporate policy to do anything higher than 1X spice. Panic set in, but despite my desperate pleas, this manager would not waiver from her authoritarian ways. I soon found myself back on the street with BFR1X, and an overwhelming sense of emptiness that no amount of BFR1X could ever fill.
It's outrageous, egregious, preposterous! My faith in humanity has been shaken to its very core and I now question whether I shall ever be able to taste from the Garden of Edan, that which I had briefly experienced at the Yonge & Davisville location thanks to my dear Top Chef.
really good spot on church street, they give you a lot of food for what you pay. the staff are friendly, service is really quick, the place itself is clean. i got the pad thai with shrimp and chicken. really enjoyed it and will be back if im in the area!!
With multiple locations across dt, Ginger is usually a reliable option for classic Vietnamese dishes.
The food may not blow you away, but it's consistent, tasty, and hits the spot. Their fried spring rolls are a must try and imo, the best item on their menu and some of the best in the city.
Staff at this location is friendly and their menu is reasonably priced.
The food may not blow you away, but it's consistent, tasty, and hits the spot. Their fried spring rolls are a must try and imo, the best item on their menu and some of the best in the city.
Staff at this location is friendly and their menu is reasonably priced.
I don’t really do google review. But This review is for the lady standing behind the cash. No smile, no greeting, all I got was bad experiences. I do understand English is not her first language, but if you want to work and make money, you should understand your customers’ needs. Using your finger to point the food on the menu is not a great customer service. And when you don’t understand, please say something, not just looking at your customers. I don’t know how your company does training. I couldn’t understand. BTW, I visited this location 3 times, she never understood what I was talking about, and not even a smile, just miserable looking.
DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING HERE. RUN!
DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING HERE. RUN!
Been to this restaurant for as long as I could remember! Spacious dining area on 2nd floor with view of Chinatown and food comes fast. Some dishes are good (years before being a vegetarian) but hit and miss usually on taste.
🔔 limited vegetarian options (ask for a veggie menu, despite most items no longer available - see pic)
🔔 facility isn’t conducive to those in a wheelchair or mobility issue (need to climb stairs to get to the second level)
🔔 limited vegetarian options (ask for a veggie menu, despite most items no longer available - see pic)
🔔 facility isn’t conducive to those in a wheelchair or mobility issue (need to climb stairs to get to the second level)
I was a bit skeptical when I saw the name but the interior is clean and nice and service was excellent. They asked if I wanted more bean sprouts and water in a timely manner. Food was delicious too, would 100% recommend
We ordered the house special noodle with bbq chicken on rice and chicken skew on the side for dinner. The service was great and attentive. The portion were enough and the broth was not too greasy. Will consider extra noodle next time here.
We got a couple of dishes here for lunch time during a weekday. The place was busy, and probably due to that staff was in hectic mode.
The food was alright but my pad thai heavy on salt. I needed lots of water...
The food was alright but my pad thai heavy on salt. I needed lots of water...
Decent pho. Lighter and complex, as opposed to the heavier broths I tend to favour, but no complaint here. Decent ratio of meat to noodles. Negatives are that it's serving sizes are smaller than competitors, tea is not complementary. A decent choice, especially in an area with little Vietnamese options.
Ginger is your typical Vietnamese restaurant, no more no less. Great food that comes quickly, a little bit overpriced, but definitely a great choice if you’re hungry and in the area.
Super convenient and lots of options, but I have to admit I always go for the pho (#22) and 2 fresh shrimp rolls (2.5$ per roll, pretty big, good bang for your buck imo) which comes to about 23$. A great lunch spot to add to the rotation.
Go take a look if you’re around!
Super convenient and lots of options, but I have to admit I always go for the pho (#22) and 2 fresh shrimp rolls (2.5$ per roll, pretty big, good bang for your buck imo) which comes to about 23$. A great lunch spot to add to the rotation.
Go take a look if you’re around!
The portions are a good size, I really like the flavor of the Pho broth, I always order PHO rare beef and they always serve me with a lot of meat! I am very happy in that restaurant for that reason Plus, the man who serves is very friendly and speaks Spanish! I visit this restaurant once a week :)
I would have given the food 4 stars, but they are serving awfully stale crushed peanuts on the counter that spoiled my meal.
EDIT 1: I decided to give this place another try, since I was craving pad-thai. All I can say is that for anyone who’s ever been to Thailand and eaten real thai to food, you should not have high expectations or any expectations at all. This food has no soul.
EDIT 1: I decided to give this place another try, since I was craving pad-thai. All I can say is that for anyone who’s ever been to Thailand and eaten real thai to food, you should not have high expectations or any expectations at all. This food has no soul.
This place has taken good care of me since I was in high school and college! Great options on the menu. My favorite is the lemongrass beef with curry chicken on rice. I always ask for less rice because the portions are hearty!
I have been coming here over 5 years and it remains the greatest Indian establishment I’ve been to in Canada. The staff are professional, kind and knowledgeable. The menu is large including both vegetarian and non vegetarian options. Perfect for a cute date or just a simple takeout order.
Mother India is a shining beacon or hope in Parkdale and I am forever grateful to the fine people who work here both in the kitchen and front of house, they will take care of each and everything you need.
There is no compromising when it comes to Roti, Mother India is the premier option hands down no exceptions.
🧡🤍💚🇮🇳🧡🤍💚
Mother India is a shining beacon or hope in Parkdale and I am forever grateful to the fine people who work here both in the kitchen and front of house, they will take care of each and everything you need.
There is no compromising when it comes to Roti, Mother India is the premier option hands down no exceptions.
🧡🤍💚🇮🇳🧡🤍💚
I’ve been to Ginger several times. Always had the Pho only. The pho here is the best in the city. Simple and authentic. The broth they use is all beef broth. Unlike many other Vietnamese places that use beef n pork. The portion sizes available are small n large. I always go for the large. The reason I given them 4 stars is because their takeaway portions are ridiculously small. I got a large pho for takeaway n I can assure you that the portion was small. Al more recent visit: it’s still my fav pho restaurant in downtown. My most recent visit was a bit disappointing. Ordered for beef pho and atleast 70% meat was just fat! It was gross. I removed all the fat out and was barely left with some meat. Would really hope they will upkeep their usual high standards. If the owners read this review, please bring back the quality!
They need to give people the portion they charge for. So please do go to Ginger but only DINE-IN. DO NOT TAKE PHO AS TAKEAWAY. If you do take pho takeaway, just get a small one. I would still visit Ginger because nothing wrong with their food. Just that takeaway portions are small.
They need to give people the portion they charge for. So please do go to Ginger but only DINE-IN. DO NOT TAKE PHO AS TAKEAWAY. If you do take pho takeaway, just get a small one. I would still visit Ginger because nothing wrong with their food. Just that takeaway portions are small.
The Hot and Sour Seafood Soup was DELICIOUS! Also love the ambience of this restaurant, they have the doors open and it feels so nice to eat there! Excellent service, very clean restaurant and DELICIOUS FOOD! I will definitely be coming back to try everything else on the menu because everything looks soooo Good! Such wonderful food!
Absolute spot on for taste, just like how they did it in Vietnam, especially the hardness of the noodle and the rich rich broth. With this price and generous portion, it is almost too good to be true.
Located at TMU where Yonge St meets Elm Street, east side of Yonge. It shares its space with TasteT House (a local bbt spot).
Usually when I visit on weekdays either around lunch hours of 1-3 or after work 5-8, there's only 1 person ahead of me.
Basil Box has a special place in my heart. I've been visiting several of their locations since they first started out in Toronto. It's one of my go-to spots when I need something that feels like healthier fast food. Most of my orders turned out to be terrible combinations full of regret that were totally my fault. For one order, I asked them to cover my BYOB in Thai Chilis, not realizing how spicy it was, and spent the whole meal crying inside their store while their staff looked on.
During my most recent visit, I was lucky and realized maybe Peanut Sauce is the key to the BYOB. I got their Tofu curry walk in daily special for ~$11. It was so good, I was really surprised. The portion was enough to stretch to a 2nd meal. Although weirdly the rice hardened so I ended up throwing those leftovers away...:(
Their Thai iced tea is OK. I feel every other BBT spot makes it better. Theirs is a bit watery. I tried their new satay fries. It's just fries seasoned with some satay seasoning powder (if you add on an egg to your dish, know you're literally getting a sunny side up egg with that powder on top). I thought it was too salty, and had to drown it out with other food items.
They have a partnership with Wong's ice cream so I definitely recommend trying those pints out.
Lots of different seating, good if you're alone or with friends. It's also relatively quiet; you could probably get away with studying or working remotely here.
Usually when I visit on weekdays either around lunch hours of 1-3 or after work 5-8, there's only 1 person ahead of me.
Basil Box has a special place in my heart. I've been visiting several of their locations since they first started out in Toronto. It's one of my go-to spots when I need something that feels like healthier fast food. Most of my orders turned out to be terrible combinations full of regret that were totally my fault. For one order, I asked them to cover my BYOB in Thai Chilis, not realizing how spicy it was, and spent the whole meal crying inside their store while their staff looked on.
During my most recent visit, I was lucky and realized maybe Peanut Sauce is the key to the BYOB. I got their Tofu curry walk in daily special for ~$11. It was so good, I was really surprised. The portion was enough to stretch to a 2nd meal. Although weirdly the rice hardened so I ended up throwing those leftovers away...:(
Their Thai iced tea is OK. I feel every other BBT spot makes it better. Theirs is a bit watery. I tried their new satay fries. It's just fries seasoned with some satay seasoning powder (if you add on an egg to your dish, know you're literally getting a sunny side up egg with that powder on top). I thought it was too salty, and had to drown it out with other food items.
They have a partnership with Wong's ice cream so I definitely recommend trying those pints out.
Lots of different seating, good if you're alone or with friends. It's also relatively quiet; you could probably get away with studying or working remotely here.
Came with my friend to eat. I got pho with rare beef, my friends dish came first and I had to wait a fairly long time for my soup to follow. The soup was good my small bowl was pretty big. They were definitely a bit low on napkins. The rare beef was really good, I have had way better soup broths. They didn’t have any of those little dishes for sauces so we used a plate. The store itself looks pretty classy in the front. Overall my highlight was the meat.
The food is ALWAYS amazing! ALWAYS done the same way. I can order food on a busy and slow night and expect the same quality food.
My go to spot.
Thank you for always making my food spicy chef !
My go to spot.
Thank you for always making my food spicy chef !
I came in with my friends to have some gluten free food and I was surprised that their whole menu (minus the fried items) were gluten free and cost efficient too!! I will be coming back
I came in for lunch and had a Vegan Tofu Bao. It was so delicious and the bao buns were so soft and tasty.
The served me RAW shrimps. Not even slightly cooked. And i ordered shrimp bowl with extra shrimps, i got a chicken bowl with raw shrimps thrown there. Whoever closed the place on tuesday night should be fired. Disgusting. Also, 5 dollars extra for 4 pieces of tiny RAW shrimps
EDIT: i reached out as they asked and no reply.. just for show
EDIT: i reached out as they asked and no reply.. just for show
105 - beef flank brisket is very good. Rare beef is not too tough. Not a fan of the soup but it was saved by the lime. Could be hotter. Great price for $11 small.
Spring rolls were okay. $6
Accept credit card over $20. Cash discount.
Floors were a bit slippery.
Overall it’s ok but would not particularly recommend or return.
Spring rolls were okay. $6
Accept credit card over $20. Cash discount.
Floors were a bit slippery.
Overall it’s ok but would not particularly recommend or return.
I asked for beef and non spicy. She said Yes. It wasn’t beef stir fry, beef stew or whatever beef you would expect in any other food stands. What I was served were 9 or 10 small balls <1” of flour outside, precooked and fried before serve. Inside there was tiny minced mix tasted like some kind of protein or so I would want to believe it is meat.
It is cheating. Now it’s clear why they don’t present the dish components to be assembled like any other food stands do.
Spicy as well.
I brought the dish back & questioned if it was her mistake. No she said, that is how they got from head office, very quick in responding.
Common on.
Their price is much more expensive vs others as well. I paid $17 after tax vs less than $14 at Greek stand or even less at Thai Ruby or any others with same quantity or protein and veggies in their double choices.
Shameful.
It is cheating. Now it’s clear why they don’t present the dish components to be assembled like any other food stands do.
Spicy as well.
I brought the dish back & questioned if it was her mistake. No she said, that is how they got from head office, very quick in responding.
Common on.
Their price is much more expensive vs others as well. I paid $17 after tax vs less than $14 at Greek stand or even less at Thai Ruby or any others with same quantity or protein and veggies in their double choices.
Shameful.
Have ordered 3 times from this location. First time was good. Second time I ordered a vegan pad Thai but received something totally different. Third time my order was correct but they didn’t give me any plum sauce for the imperial roll. Definitely a hit or miss depending on when it’s busy or not. Staff doesn’t seem to work that fast when it’s busy so you do have to wait a bit.
We had the opportunity to try Pad Thai, Basil Chicken, and Butterfly Shrimp, and all three dishes were delicious. The chicken, in particular, stood out as exceptionally tasty. However, our dining experience encountered a minor issue with the service. When I placed our orders with the server, he instructed us to wait for approximately 10 minutes. We patiently waited on the side, and when the specified time had elapsed, I approached the server again. To my surprise, he exclaimed, "Oh, I thought you had left, so I didn't process your orders." I reminded him that he had explicitly asked us to wait for 10 minutes. Nevertheless, he promptly acknowledged the misunderstanding and kindly informed us that we wouldn't be charged for the Butterfly Shrimp. Despite this hiccup, everything else was enjoyable and satisfying.
It says close 9pm. As you can see this was taken 835pm. No where to sit. Just got off work and want to eat somewhere. If the hours is not 9pm then don’t advertise as such.
Really frustrating.
And just got the fried rice it’s wet and soggy.
It is not fried rice.
Really frustrating.
And just got the fried rice it’s wet and soggy.
It is not fried rice.
Recommend place for Vietnamese food.
Have vegetarian as well as non vegetarian options.
Quantity is quite enough for two people.
Have vegetarian as well as non vegetarian options.
Quantity is quite enough for two people.
Ordered 2 veggie bowl with basil leaves mild, i love to eat thai food once in a while but this location seemed to use more oil than other location i had this food. Except that service is good, parking is great atompshere is good.Not a huge place but it is good for a group of 4 or 6 to have a meal. BEAWARE GOOGLE LOCATES THIS STORE ON OTHER SIDE OF THE PLAZA CLOSE TO WINNERS
We stopped by here for lunch and the food was amazing! We tried the pork neck, fish cakes & lemon grass pork chop with rice (forgot to take pic) the pork chop was cooked to perfection! My personal favourite! Customer service was amazing! Will definitely visit again 😊
I haven’t had a more worse experience at Thai Express before. I have ordered at other locations before and have never experienced such horrible customer service. Long story short, I ordered chicken fried rice for me to see after that person who took my order put through the order as veggie instead. I went to speak to the other cashier to see if anything can be done and he simply pointed at somebody else. I asked him if there is someone I could speak to or if he could help me to get it fixed. And he said because he didn’t take my order that he couldn’t help me. That is absolutely ridiculous. If something as this cannot be handle in a proper manner, I can’t imagine the other experiences. On top of this, the food is not what I was expected. No pineapple, but a ton of basil, carrots, broccoli and cabbage. The flavours were totally different than other locations. It’s like they’re trying to fusion the flavours and it’s not working. Honestly, save your money and go to any of the other places in the food court. This place is not worth the trouble.
Judas Priest - the sweet n sour shrimp fried rice portion was absolutely tiny, with five measly shrimps and tiny debris of veggies on a few spoonful of rice. When the guy served it up, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing considering the meal cost $18 after tax. Avoid at all cost .
The pho broth/beef noodle soup broth is phenomenal. Mind-blowingly good. Worth a try, if not a continuous reminder for the rest of your life. Impossible to tire of the taste. The dipping sauce is for dipping; you probably don’t want to pour it in the broth.
Fresh. Tasty. Clean. The food is done right. I always get take out, but I’m certain it’d be a nice experience to dine in, too. I recommend the well done beef noodles, because the rare beef is a little too raw beefy for me. It gets cooked in the hot broth, but it’s still quite intense. Just a a warning for personal preferences; the ingredients are nice regardless.
The beef balls are nice too, but you may want to try them with well done beef instead of the rare it shows on the menu.
You also have to supply your peel bowls unless you ask them.
Fresh. Tasty. Clean. The food is done right. I always get take out, but I’m certain it’d be a nice experience to dine in, too. I recommend the well done beef noodles, because the rare beef is a little too raw beefy for me. It gets cooked in the hot broth, but it’s still quite intense. Just a a warning for personal preferences; the ingredients are nice regardless.
The beef balls are nice too, but you may want to try them with well done beef instead of the rare it shows on the menu.
You also have to supply your peel bowls unless you ask them.
I recently had the opportunity to dine at Pho Xe Lua Vietnamese Cuisine on a Saturday evening for dinner, and I must say it was a delightful experience. The restaurant was not too busy, allowing for a relaxed and enjoyable dining atmosphere.
One of the highlights of my visit was the reasonable pricing at Pho Xe Lua. The menu offered a variety of Vietnamese dishes at affordable prices, making it an excellent option for those looking for a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. I appreciated that I could savor the flavors of authentic Vietnamese cuisine without feeling like I had overpaid.
The quality of the food at Pho Xe Lua was impressive. I had the chance to try their signature pho, and it was outstanding. The broth was flavorful and aromatic, complemented by tender slices of beef and fresh herbs. The noodles were cooked to perfection, and the portion size was generous.
The service at the restaurant was also commendable. The staff members were attentive, friendly, and ready to assist with any inquiries or special requests. Despite the restaurant not being too busy during my visit, the waitstaff made sure to provide a prompt and efficient service, ensuring that my dining experience was enjoyable from start to finish.
In terms of ambiance, Pho Xe Lua had a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The décor had a touch of Vietnamese influence, creating a pleasant environment to savor the delicious cuisine. The seating arrangements were comfortable, and the overall cleanliness of the restaurant added to the overall positive experience.
During my visit to Pho Xe Lua Vietnamese Cuisine, I was pleased to find that the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. The cleanliness of the establishment added to the overall positive impression and made for a comfortable dining environment.
As for the food, I decided to try the vermicelli with meatballs and BBQ pork, and I was not disappointed. The dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavors. The vermicelli noodles were perfectly cooked and served as a tasty base for the dish. The meatballs were juicy and tender, while the BBQ pork had a delightful smoky and sweet taste. The combination of flavors and textures made each bite a delight.
One of the highlights of my visit was the reasonable pricing at Pho Xe Lua. The menu offered a variety of Vietnamese dishes at affordable prices, making it an excellent option for those looking for a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. I appreciated that I could savor the flavors of authentic Vietnamese cuisine without feeling like I had overpaid.
The quality of the food at Pho Xe Lua was impressive. I had the chance to try their signature pho, and it was outstanding. The broth was flavorful and aromatic, complemented by tender slices of beef and fresh herbs. The noodles were cooked to perfection, and the portion size was generous.
The service at the restaurant was also commendable. The staff members were attentive, friendly, and ready to assist with any inquiries or special requests. Despite the restaurant not being too busy during my visit, the waitstaff made sure to provide a prompt and efficient service, ensuring that my dining experience was enjoyable from start to finish.
In terms of ambiance, Pho Xe Lua had a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The décor had a touch of Vietnamese influence, creating a pleasant environment to savor the delicious cuisine. The seating arrangements were comfortable, and the overall cleanliness of the restaurant added to the overall positive experience.
During my visit to Pho Xe Lua Vietnamese Cuisine, I was pleased to find that the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. The cleanliness of the establishment added to the overall positive impression and made for a comfortable dining environment.
As for the food, I decided to try the vermicelli with meatballs and BBQ pork, and I was not disappointed. The dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavors. The vermicelli noodles were perfectly cooked and served as a tasty base for the dish. The meatballs were juicy and tender, while the BBQ pork had a delightful smoky and sweet taste. The combination of flavors and textures made each bite a delight.
Finally spicy food Yahoo lol
I walked in very hungry and when the young fella asked me if I want my meal spicy I told him to make as spicy as he can indeed it was a beauty!!!Spicy just the way I like it so thank you yum yum.😁😊👍
I walked in very hungry and when the young fella asked me if I want my meal spicy I told him to make as spicy as he can indeed it was a beauty!!!Spicy just the way I like it so thank you yum yum.😁😊👍
Good food, huge portion size, good value for money, lots of menu options, fast service. Great place to grab a bite or take out.
Long standing Vietnamese restaurant in Toronto. Order first, grab your own cutlery and sauces, and find a seat. Portions are pretty good and food is pretty average. it gets pretty busy during lunch.
A keto-friendly restaurant with fresh and delicious Vietnamese dishes. I love the option to switch the rice to veggie, so I don't lose that precious gym-gains.
I ordered Thai Fried Rice Beef Basil. I got Fried Rice Chicken, NO BASIL NO BEEF! The lady taking my order wasn’t listening and paying attention. She just wanted to take the money I guess because it was end of the day.
Ordered chicken Vermicelli. It came with a spring roll. Good size, excellent taste! Staff said the dish was gluten free. Excellent spring roll! Around $19 including 18% tip.
The basil fried rice was as mushy as anything I’ve ever tasted, seasoning is completely off.
The cooks are extremely unfriendly.
Very silly of me to spend $16 on this.
The cooks are extremely unfriendly.
Very silly of me to spend $16 on this.
Paid 39 dollars and change for two chicken general Thai dishes and one spring roll. Totally not worth it at all. Like honestly fill it with veggies not just rice. I can understand limiting the protein size but 3 pieces of green pepper, 3 pieces of tomato and 3 pieces of carrots. Honestly come on! So cheap!
Fair quality, fair price, great portion, quick service - had a beef pho and roll as a meal deal. Broth is just okay, would prefer something more flavourful though. Roll was fine, maybe the fried spring roll is the better option. Saw other rice dishes from other customers, they look more appealing.
Very colorful signage outside with vibrant looking meals. My Chicken pad Thai was a box of saucy noodles with what I would guess is about three oz of chicken. Tasted more tofu than chicken. 2 stars because the Dr. Pepper was good
Okay fast food thai place. Selection is so-so, a little slim on options but fine considering it's clearly a working day lunch place.
Staff is okay. Pleasant enough but we will see if that stays up as people return to offices and they get busy.
Staff is okay. Pleasant enough but we will see if that stays up as people return to offices and they get busy.
I ordered Tom yum chicken spicy broth. Made fresh. Tasty. Large portion. Had to wait in line but it went pretty quick. Atmosphere is only 3 stars because after all it is in an underground food court.
Out of all the food court spots nearby, I always choose Thai express in Scotia plaza - the line gets long but they work through it so efficiently and it never takes more than a few minutes. The owner is also super kind and has offered exceptional customer service every single time.
The food is great and I’ve noticed higher quality eats here than other Thai express chains I’ve been to. They always cook it to perfection and I usually have enough for lunch and dinner! What a steal. I love that it’s cooked fresh in front of you and they offer the highest quality ingredients. So yummy and worth the price.
My go to is the pad see ew (sooo delish with the thicker noodles) and the curry chicken rice - it’s always come covered in the curry with the best consistency and leaves every bite very flavourful. The chicken is also never dry!
If you’re going to spend your lunch money, I highly recommend spending it here. Also very convenient to get to using the path from wherever you are because it’s in such a central financial district location.
The food is great and I’ve noticed higher quality eats here than other Thai express chains I’ve been to. They always cook it to perfection and I usually have enough for lunch and dinner! What a steal. I love that it’s cooked fresh in front of you and they offer the highest quality ingredients. So yummy and worth the price.
My go to is the pad see ew (sooo delish with the thicker noodles) and the curry chicken rice - it’s always come covered in the curry with the best consistency and leaves every bite very flavourful. The chicken is also never dry!
If you’re going to spend your lunch money, I highly recommend spending it here. Also very convenient to get to using the path from wherever you are because it’s in such a central financial district location.
I ordered yellow curry with chicken. Not sure where the curry is... :( Veggies tasted raw, chicken was cooked but not much flavor, and rice was kinda hard.
I love Thai Express, but this location is NOT it. I got the chicken pad thai and they completely skimped out on the chicken, like it was barely there. At most other locations I’ve been to they put a decent amount of chicken chunks, I could hardly find any in my dish. The flavor was also lacking. For $15 I expected more.
I see some bad reviews here and was shocked. This is my daughter's favourite lunch place - close to her school - quick and convenient. She's a fan of cashew chicken stir fry. I gave it a go earlier this week. Delightful. So tasty. The chicken was good, ample cashews, sauce permeated into the rice below, lots of tasty perfectly cooked peppers. Couldn't finish mine - huge portions!
You didn't ask, but I'm going to tell you: I sat nearby and watched from afar on a busy Wednesday afternoon. The lunch hour had kicked off and it was packed ... everywhere. The wait time in the line was typical. Orders went in at a decent rate and people seemed to understand where to wait for their pick up and enjoy watching their lunch being made. From my perfect seat, I was able to witness the two men preparing all food. They were in sync, clarified orders, checked with customers on their level of spices and what I admired the most was the smiles between them and customers. It couldn't have been cool working in that fast pace environment back there serving food over a hot surface, to some customers that perhaps had a busy morning and short on patience and were hangry. These two men remained happy to be serving. During this 'lunch & a show', I witnessed a lunch goer dropped her container of lunch in front of their restaurant. While she attempted to do her best to clean up her lunch from the floor, staff from Thai Express were quick to get out there and clean it up. Not even convinced it was their food but they were quick to the rescue. Well done, Thai Express. 5/5!
You continue to feed my little girl and I'll be there to admire from afar the occasional Wednesday!
You didn't ask, but I'm going to tell you: I sat nearby and watched from afar on a busy Wednesday afternoon. The lunch hour had kicked off and it was packed ... everywhere. The wait time in the line was typical. Orders went in at a decent rate and people seemed to understand where to wait for their pick up and enjoy watching their lunch being made. From my perfect seat, I was able to witness the two men preparing all food. They were in sync, clarified orders, checked with customers on their level of spices and what I admired the most was the smiles between them and customers. It couldn't have been cool working in that fast pace environment back there serving food over a hot surface, to some customers that perhaps had a busy morning and short on patience and were hangry. These two men remained happy to be serving. During this 'lunch & a show', I witnessed a lunch goer dropped her container of lunch in front of their restaurant. While she attempted to do her best to clean up her lunch from the floor, staff from Thai Express were quick to get out there and clean it up. Not even convinced it was their food but they were quick to the rescue. Well done, Thai Express. 5/5!
You continue to feed my little girl and I'll be there to admire from afar the occasional Wednesday!
The best thai express of town. I have been coming to this restaurant for so many time . The food are taste very delicious, friendly staff, fast service and clean seating area. I highly recommend to try pad Thai and pad sew and Thai soup of this restaurant.
Great Staff & amazing service! I like this branch as you can feel very relaxing and spacious, high ceiling with lots of sunlight throughout the window. Fantastic location!!!!!
When I was thinking about shrimp and steak in a dilemma circumstance to build my own box, but their staff told me that I can do half & half. I really appreciate their attentive, love the shrimp and steak. They cooked it fresh for me.
Well, their spring rolls was really good too with the special source, unfortunately I cannot remember the name correctly. It should be something like pineapple. I love their fries too, you can add extra lemongrass chicken on the top by paying extra. This is what I did on the picture. I shared this with my friends during tea time.
This time I gave up my always favorite Thai ice tea instead of Soda, it's really refreshing. It should be called rose soda or something like this.
When I was thinking about shrimp and steak in a dilemma circumstance to build my own box, but their staff told me that I can do half & half. I really appreciate their attentive, love the shrimp and steak. They cooked it fresh for me.
Well, their spring rolls was really good too with the special source, unfortunately I cannot remember the name correctly. It should be something like pineapple. I love their fries too, you can add extra lemongrass chicken on the top by paying extra. This is what I did on the picture. I shared this with my friends during tea time.
This time I gave up my always favorite Thai ice tea instead of Soda, it's really refreshing. It should be called rose soda or something like this.
Second time around... Had the lemongrass chicken poutine. Yes! Fries with curds, lemongrass boneless chicken pieces and a spicy gravy . Garnished with shredded carrots, fried onions, coriander and red Thai chillies. Delicious, spicy and flavorful from the lemongrass.
First time here. Friendly staff. I had the coconut curry tofu. They build the "box" in layers first the noodles, edamame, sweet potato, tofu, choice of curry and garnish with sesame seeds,fried onions, cilantro, red Thai chili peppers, peanut... There's lots more to choose from and healthy food.
First time here. Friendly staff. I had the coconut curry tofu. They build the "box" in layers first the noodles, edamame, sweet potato, tofu, choice of curry and garnish with sesame seeds,fried onions, cilantro, red Thai chili peppers, peanut... There's lots more to choose from and healthy food.
I loved the food and the green container is so cute. I visited twice- had the pad thai & thai fried rice and both were delicious. The cute container looks small but actually fills up nice; it’s a good portion. If you’re eating it immediately, beware that it may be hot! I wanted to try the pandan iced tea but unfortunately both times I went it was unavailable.
Tried basil fried rice with battered chicken.
It was little bit flavourful. Just ok
It was really oily though. So much oil
No free parking
Friendly staff
It was little bit flavourful. Just ok
It was really oily though. So much oil
No free parking
Friendly staff
Fair food with fair price.
Service is not as expected.
Location wise is very convenient. I don’t sure if I will visit them again, because the food they serve is huge amount of carb with very little vegetable and very little portion of meat.
Service is not as expected.
Location wise is very convenient. I don’t sure if I will visit them again, because the food they serve is huge amount of carb with very little vegetable and very little portion of meat.
Tonnes of Beef!!!
I stopped at this Thai Express not too long ago, while waiting for a medical appointment nearby. It was just before lunchtime so it was not busy at all. I hadn't eaten at a Thai Express in years so I was very curious as to how the food would taste. I had never been disappointed with the food previously so I knew it couldn't be that bad. As a veteran of a million Pad Thais from around the world, I was looking for something different. I decided to try the Pad See Ew which comes with large rice noodles, egg and Chinese broccoli. I decided on beef as my protein. Let me tell you, the beef was tender and juicy and I got quite the serving of beef. This dish was very filling and overall pretty good. I do hope it has the same consistency at all of their locations as this meal was very good. If I'm back in the area anytime soon, I will stop in again.
I stopped at this Thai Express not too long ago, while waiting for a medical appointment nearby. It was just before lunchtime so it was not busy at all. I hadn't eaten at a Thai Express in years so I was very curious as to how the food would taste. I had never been disappointed with the food previously so I knew it couldn't be that bad. As a veteran of a million Pad Thais from around the world, I was looking for something different. I decided to try the Pad See Ew which comes with large rice noodles, egg and Chinese broccoli. I decided on beef as my protein. Let me tell you, the beef was tender and juicy and I got quite the serving of beef. This dish was very filling and overall pretty good. I do hope it has the same consistency at all of their locations as this meal was very good. If I'm back in the area anytime soon, I will stop in again.
They didn’t bother to put anything inside the container, I said why these pictures on the menu has nothing to do with what you give so he said: It’s almost empty, this is kale Caesar Salad with chicken! They’ve made it clear that “this is what it is and everywhere are the same!” They mentioned I can go to Mac Donald instead. I paid $12 for something worth $3. This is clearly a rubbery.
This Basil Box has really caring staff and great attention to your food preparation. We appreciate that they offer a few more than the Eaton Centre food court's Basil Box. Worth coming over to this location instead!
The staff are very accommodating and gives great recommendations. They served another customer that has a dietary concern and flagged any available options they could eat. They also offered customizing to their preference and suggested great alternatives. Good healthy choices!
They have a lot of good custom order option/set up so that you can mix and match. This location offers additional Satay Seasoned Fried Egg (for additional cost) and #4 Sauce option of Saigon Curry which is not common. We usually get the Chili Lime Shrimp which is pretty spicy and delicious! This location offers sautéed eggplant and charred sweet potatoes which is great as well. Really good value and carries well!
The staff are very accommodating and gives great recommendations. They served another customer that has a dietary concern and flagged any available options they could eat. They also offered customizing to their preference and suggested great alternatives. Good healthy choices!
They have a lot of good custom order option/set up so that you can mix and match. This location offers additional Satay Seasoned Fried Egg (for additional cost) and #4 Sauce option of Saigon Curry which is not common. We usually get the Chili Lime Shrimp which is pretty spicy and delicious! This location offers sautéed eggplant and charred sweet potatoes which is great as well. Really good value and carries well!
Best to order ahead of time since I had to wait for 25 minutes for my order to be made.
It is a shared restaurant with a Mr Sub outlet with each of them being totally separate.
These days, due to COVID, you only enter from the entrance of the side street and exit from the Yonge St door. They have enough sanitazer containers for customers use.
If you want peanuts and/or hot sauce, you have to ask for it.
The Pad Thai and Pad See were OK but it is certainly a quick service restaurant quality and not of a good Thai restaurant.
The Sausage fried rice was bad and the inside of the sausage did not look like a meat sausage.
The chicken nuggets were too dry.
The spring rolls were very average.
If you like sweet dessert, the chocolate cake is sweet and taste OK.
There are (paid) street parking except for rush hours and there is a small Sober supermarket around the corner so if you are also doing some grocery shopping, you can probably use one of their free parking spots.
It is a shared restaurant with a Mr Sub outlet with each of them being totally separate.
These days, due to COVID, you only enter from the entrance of the side street and exit from the Yonge St door. They have enough sanitazer containers for customers use.
If you want peanuts and/or hot sauce, you have to ask for it.
The Pad Thai and Pad See were OK but it is certainly a quick service restaurant quality and not of a good Thai restaurant.
The Sausage fried rice was bad and the inside of the sausage did not look like a meat sausage.
The chicken nuggets were too dry.
The spring rolls were very average.
If you like sweet dessert, the chocolate cake is sweet and taste OK.
There are (paid) street parking except for rush hours and there is a small Sober supermarket around the corner so if you are also doing some grocery shopping, you can probably use one of their free parking spots.
I love their pineapple fried rice. Craving some spicy Thai, give this place a try. I’ve tried fried rice from many locations but this one is the best and my favourite and it worth the money. I usually go to Scarborough town centre or the one at university ave downtown. Both are great locations where town centre is usually busy.