Best Thai restaurants in Canada

Quality has gone downhill over the years and prices have gone up. Portions are still decent but the pad Thai chicken I got today had undercooked noodles that were hard, and sauce was lukewarm. Probably was not fried long enough on the wok. I asked for medium spicy and I didn't see any chili flakes, it was mild at best.

I don't like over-indulging at restaurants. Eating so much that it's hard to walk is rarely enjoyable.

But the food here is so good I could not help myself!

I didn't feel like reading the entire menu so I just asked the bartender what he recommended and went with that.

Couple drinks, finished with a 47 Monkey gin and mango rice pudding and I was done! Will 100% go back the next time I'm in Toronto!

What a special spot for authentic Thai style cusine!!! They have a wide-range of snacks, noodle soup, stir-fried noodles/rice, as well as veg options. We are all amazed by the rich flavour of their noodle soup, as well as pad thai. The ingredients are so fresh and unique. This is a definitely come-back-again place for our next teip to Montreal. Also great and friendly services from the lovely staffs, thank you for looking after our table of eleven hungry food hunters!

Tastes very different, and not in a good way. Don't know what happened to this franchise but across the board, it is no longer reliable. The sauces tastes completely wrong and there is no 'wok hey' flavour imparted from the wok. Sad...

Extremely disappointing! I had decided to eat here after reading all the positive reviews.

The staff are absolutely incredible and the heart of why this place is successful.

The food on the other hand is very poor! The spring rolls had nothing but glass noodles inside! For main I had pad thai, and it was the most bland dish I've eaten in a long time! Service is quick and it appears that they want a quick turnaround and flow of customers, resulting in food which is of poor quality.

I would not recommend or visit here again. Very sad to write this as I had high expectations!

Such nice and friendly folks here. Ordered a pad Thai and level 6 spice. Unfortunately it was a tad bit spicier than what I would expect!

Also ordered the mango sticky rice for dessert. The rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned while the mango chunks unfortunately tasted rather sour.

You guys need to check the location of your restaurant!! It is either closed permanently. Nothing is there. Only starbucks. It is ruining your reputation if there was any lol

I don't know why this place has a low rating. I was there for the second time today. Ordered the fried rice with shrimp. It was amazing again🤤.

Basic sit in restaurant, but the service and the food were incredible! Many take out order coming and going while we are, so obviously this place is known for their great food. It was excellent!!

My hubby and I went to the restaurant here for lunch. Their lunch set portion is huge, the chicken curry’s spice level is mild and it comes with rice. The curry is mainly with veggies and some chicken breast meat. Also, the set comes with pad thai (I order no spicy, the pad thai is spicy for their original order) with spring rolls. Even half the portion I’m pretty full. Their curry has several spice levels. I don’t eat spicy, their mild is still a little hot for myself, but for my husband he prefer a little bit more to spice up the flavour. Would definitely try some other dishes here. The lighting at the restaurant is quite dim at lunch time, they are probably wanting to save off some electricity bills.

Great food and service. There are usually some sort of price fixe menu specials, which is awesome if you want to try a bit of everything.
The pineapple dish is a chicken curry with lychee fruit - incredibly tasty!!

Love this place! Awesome, chill vibe!
The menu is fantastic, with plenty of wonderful options. Each of our dishes were really flavourful and extremely satisfying!
The staff are really friendly and courteous, attentive and accommodating for allergies.
The expanded dining area is terrific and very cozy.
Make sure to make reservations, as this is a very popular spot.
Make sure to save some space for their coconut sorbet!

Make reservations if you can, but if not a casual walk in works as well. When you walk in you immediately feel the hip vibe of the place. We walked in and had a minor wait, but grabbed a drink at the bar. Bartenders were awesome and quickly took our drink order and even mixed up a nice cocktail for me. We got seated at our table.
There’s so much goodness on the menu it was hard to decide because we wanted it all. But the waiter was very helpful. The food and customer service was spectacular!! We got seat a little after 9 and they closed at 930 (a Tuesday). Ran out of time to grab desert, but now we have a reason to return.
A Northern Thai gem in the center of Toronto!! Absolutely Wonderful!!

You start by ordering and paying at the cash, they will then bring your meal to your table! :)

We had the boat noodles (flavourful but very salty), the crispy pork rice (very nice crunch on the gailan and pork) and the papaya salad (pretty standard)

The Thai milk tea comes in a cute metal bowl and is so cold and refreshing.
Love the atmosphere and deco.

Great little thai place!

Recommended to us by a friend and it certainly didn't disappoint. Mae Sri Comptoir Thai operates as a dining Thai street food establishments. Menus are provided via QR code and you go up and order at the counter when ready. The venue is small so tables are fairly close to each other bit not so much that it is uncomfortable.

The menu is a fair size but not overly large and there is a decent vegetarian selection. My partner and I each ordered a thai iced coffee, a variation of the pad thai (1 normal and 1 vegetarian) and, of course, the mango sticky rice. Portions are not huge but I wouldn't say they were too small either. We both felt full after our meals and we both thoroughly enjoyed our food and the sticky rice. Definitely get the sticky rice 🤤. Super warm and yum.

Service was lovely. Our host/server was really nice and friendly and was considerate enough to double check on language preferences.

I would definitely visit this place again, even if it is just for mango sticky rice!

Yes you will wait forever, but it is so popular for very good reason! The food was unbelievable, like 10/10 and the prices are shockingly fair. Be cautious the portions are quite large you really don't need too many dishes but this is a must try! Also Jeff is so nice he came out and talked for a while, always love when owners do that, really adds to the experience! The cocktails are also great!

Chill and cool interior decor. Loved the light fixtures and the vibe of the place. The dinner ware was also uber adorable.
The Food we ordered was authentic and wasn’t too bad. Flavours of some of the dishes were a little too salty for my liking or lacked a bit of spice but the Pad Thai was great. The Mango sticky rice was really good but the portion was small for what it was.
It did take a little while to get our food and we completely get it with there be a shortage on staffing everywhere. Overall a great little casual Thai spot.

I loved it!
I might suggest bringing family and friends if you want to try out different dishes. Then you can also benefit from a two-for-one on Tuesdays. It's bring your own alcoholic beverage, as well, if you prefer.

Not so easy to find real Thai food.
So it’s an awesome place run by a family. The food is really good, and worth coming back.

Vege Green Curry with noodles was so flavourful and delicious!! Thai iced tea was so good too. Will come again for other Vegetarian / vegan Thai dishes :)

The best Thai food I have ever had in my life! They have an eclectic variety of the world’s most scrumptious Thai food.
Garlic shrimp with tamarind is a must try, rich in aroma & palatable! Thank you Allan for being so welcoming & friendly. Highly recommended

All the food was really great. We were the only people in there on a Sunday. We had the chicken wings, fried calamari, green curry, pad Thai. All the food was delicious, good portion sizes. Need to go back and try more dishes.

Went there on a Sunday night. The restaurant is pretty chill by itself. The food is amazing. We did tried their Tom Yum Pad Thai (their shrimps are huge 😋), Pineapple Fried Rice, and my friend got Khao Soi with Lobster. Food décor is absolutely on point. The flavour is beyond our expectations. If you want to give Thai cuisine a try, please go to Crystal, highly recommend!!
The only thing we concern is that it took us a little bit long to be served as they had only one server, and she was running back and forth from the kitchen to the front.
But yes, absolutely worth it!!

Green Mango Pho is a family run business, they serve excellent food and put their 100% into their service. I enjoy the Lemongrass Beef Dish over rice, and fresh green tea which I usually take to go if I'm bringing food back for my work team. I also like the beef pho soup. Everything is always fresh and prepared with love, care, and high quality. This is a comfortable environment to dine in as well. Family friendly, senior friendly, worker friendly- come as you are and you will be treated well and leave feeling happy, healthy and content from your meal & experience.

FIVE STAR +

We have been going to Mengrai Thai for many years. The food is always fabulous and all of the staff are great! Last night we went for Summerlicious and it was delicious. We had striped bass and green curry chicken, a variety of appetizers and for dessert sticky rice and mango cheesecake. Probably the best Thai food in Toronto!

Fantastically delicious food and such friendly service. We were welcomed so warmly, and the crispy morning glory dish (a Thai spinach) with the pumpkin soup was delicious! Cocktails were super affordable and tasty as well. Highly recommend to anyone in the area!

I really loved this place and would definitely return! My friend and I caught up here over dinner and were lucky to experience their Summerlicious menu! It was so yummy!! Seriously amazing tasting food with great flavour. Their coconut soup is AMAZING! Noodles were unreal. Shrimp was well cooked. Mango pudding was so yum. The service was fabulous- Katie was so kindly and bubbly. The booth was so comfortable and I love being comfortable when eating. The ambiance is gorgeous! I’m surprised this place only has 4.3 stars. It deserves 4.7 at least. Will return :)

The vibes were great and the food was fantastic. The food had great presentation and flavors, and the service was great as well. Will definitely be back

Thai Sep is a hidden gem in Montreal serving up some of the best Thai food I've ever tasted. This "hole-in-the wall" restaurant may not look like much from the outside, but the food speaks for itself. The menu is extensive, with plenty of delicious options for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. The dishes are fresh and flavourful, and the service is top-notch. Don't let the simplicity of the decor fool you – Thai Sep is a must-visit for anyone who loves great food. Highly recommended!

Ordered for the first time tonight and had THE BEST Thai I’ve had in a long time! I got the green curry, garlic pork and pad Thai with coconut rice. It was delicious and the staff/owners were so polite and kind! I cannot wait to try more!!

Incredible street Thai food. The flavours are explosive and amazing. Papaya salad was fresh and loved the Tomyum soup. Servers were very kind and explained everything to us. I loved the idea of paying before eating. Food came very fast. A lil in the pricey side but very well worth it. Can’t wait to come here in the winter to try more soups.

I came here during the street festival and was looking to have lunch in an indoor setting and came across this place. We enjoyed the food items. Their fried tofu & chicken pad Thai is a must-try. Place ambiance was very calm and chill, the service was also good, and the server always checked up on us and made minor accommodations to our meals.

They are very nice and food is delicious very cute location good wifi too

I have been visiting this place for last 15 years as work close. Always had great food. Tried other places with same kind of food, but none of them taste as this one. Staff is very helpful and always smiling.

From the outside the expectations are low, but as you enter the restaurant, you can tell it’s tradition food! The aroma and the flavors are amazing! I have been going to many other very well known places locally but the quality here is a cut above.

Anything you have here is going to be great! It’s a must stop for any Thai cuisine lover.

Food was so delicious and the ambience and quantity were great. Service was very good as well. Our server girl was very friendly and nice. Place is amazing and chill. Really loved it. Also loved the sauce I got with my chicken wings. I could go on and on about my experience. One of the best thai restaurant in GTA.

Mae Sri is some of the most authentic Thai food I have come across since moving to Canada 10 years ago.
I appreciate their focus on noodle dishes which I find generally lacking in the entirety of Toronto’s Thai food scene. I was transported back home in the flavours here.

I ordered the tofu pad see ew. The portion was very generous but the taste was disappointing . Very salty, but the gross part is the bunch of burnt ingredients I got. Burned eggs, some of the tofu was burnt. It is my first visit here, so maybe it’s just my bad luck ☹️

Everything was good except the price. I have ordered Thai food all over the lower mainland and have never been charged $3.50 for rice when I order an entree. $17.50 for a yellow curry chicken entree was expensive enough only to get an additional $3.50 added for rice. Won’t be back

Top notch food and service!! We had Mengrai cater our food for our wedding reception, and everything turned out perfect! We are vegans so had a vegan menu catered, and even our non-vegan friends were so impressed with the food! Said our reception completely changed their views on vegan food for the better!! Big props to Peach, Alan and Brandon for making our event such a huge success!! :)

The service was great. We came when it was pretty busy, the waitress kindly let us know that there will be a wait and she put our name down and gave us a call when it was time. The food is absolutely delicious and truly authentic. The service was great, they refilled our water and asked how the meal was, but did not seem overwhelming or pushy. The atmosphere is lovely. It is a small Thai place but very delicious. Absolutely recommend!

Hidden gems Family own restaurant. It's yummy and taste exactly in Thai. Love their curry. BBQ chicken and fries noodles. Worth the try.

Wow, what a great local gem. The food was excellent, service prompt and atmosphere pleasant. They serve Oyster Bay sauvignon blanc by the glass...yay! Our bill was VERY reasonable too. We will definitely be back!

Oh man don't judge it at all when you come in !

Their food is amazing
I got something 19 it's lemongrass chicken with noodles! Amazing ! You won't stop eating .

This is a small mom and pop store in Coquitlam that we went to after our hike at Bunzten lake. We didn’t know what to expect as the place didn’t have too many reviews but were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. We were a large group and got a variety of items like the vegan and chicken khao suey, panang curry, green thai curry, papaya salad. Everything was very delicious, very well plated and very good quantities too. The server seemed like the owner of the store who was also helping prepare the meals. Very homely and super value for money. Spice level 3 in the appetizers was definitely spicy for us, so we made it 2 for the main course items. Highly recommend if you like Thai food.

We have been here few times and every time the experience getter better than previous one - which is the best .
Fresh & Tasty food, excellent service and hospitality.

Food portions can increase a bit for the prices , but none the less its a great Thai food place.

Host Alan takes care of the guests well.
Truly made my day special!l

The food was delicious, there were many vegan and vegetarian dishes on the menu, and the servings were large for the price
I thoroughly enjoyed the Vegan Pad Thai and Vegan Chili Basil dishes.
Very authentic flavors. I've got enough leftovers for two more meals, all for $16/dish. They also use cardboard to go dishes!
Fabulous!!!

I really like this Thai restaurant, all foods are delicious and bring me the feeling when I visited Thailand before😋👍

Also, both owner & chef welcome guests like old friends, that's why I came with friends 2nd times within few days🥰🇹🇭

I would come back again and again for their Soupe Thai Sep. It is comforting and reminiscent of soup noodles I would find in street stalls in Asia. The noodles have an addictive texture, soft at first then pleasantly chewy as you bite into it. The noodles are made in house and the freshness is apparent.

I had N°75 (sorry I can’t remember the name) but it was delicious, then dip fired banana/ice cream. The main dish I toke was sooooo good, I couldn’t believe it. A bunch of new flavour to my taste buds. Nicki very nice waitress suggested us this dish and explained us the origin of some of them, I really appreciated. For most entree you may choose from 1-5, depending on how hot you want it.

This place as easily became on of my fav Thai restaurants in the city. Their Pad Thai is ranked up there in my opinion, but the Khoa Soi (my fav) and ALL the curry dishes (yes I tried them all 😂) are to die for. Their fresh spring rolls with the peanut and honey sauces on the side are 🤤🤤🤤🤤. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Very good service. I recommend this place to everyone. Yeah atmosphere, ambiance and decor is on point too. Great spot for any occasion.

I replied on your form same day and no one has replied to me yet. As a restaurant owner myself this was rather disappointing.
There was hardly any veggies, the sauce tasted terrible and wasn't hot/spicy. The rice was cold and stuck together you'd need a knife to cut it. The meat was precooked, dry and tough. Zero care giving during the prep.

I was craving som tum, and it didn't disappoint. I got the hot spice level and I liked that it had some sweetness to it. We also ordered Tom yum goong and the soup base was spot on and shrimp were quite large. Ordered some side rice and put some of it in the soup:) The shredded taro were fried to crisp perfection with sweet sauce ~ they made a great appetizer. The chicken skewers went well with som tum. My Thai mother even commented how fragrant the side bowl of Thai rice was with a good texture. Calm friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere. They put on Thai music and Thai tv shows in the background. I'll definitely come back to try different dishes like the home-made coconut ice cream!

The food looked nice, it tasted well too, but I’ve noticed mold on the pineapple we were served after finishing the meal. Service was not on par. The fist waitress was nice but when she left home, the next one couldn’t bring a spoon and didn’t wven remember i asked for it. No one came to ask for the receipt too, so I walked to the bar to pay myself to find there was nobody there. At $17 base for tofu I would say that it was just okay but given everything else I would steer away from this place next time.

Very delicious, service is quick, staff is friendly. Reasonably priced, ordered a total of 5 dishes for 4 people, around $25/person.

Different spice levels available, so caters to many with different taste and tolerance!

Ordered pad see ew for my lunch, and I was so disappointed by what I got. The beef has a smell on it, and it is not thoroughly cooked. Was not able to finish everything, even though i tried to, so as to not waste my money. But I just cant. Please fix thissssss 😣😣😣😣

They offer multiple levels of spiciness, but unfortunately they are either inconsistent or are dish-based. The mild spicy level can be very different between dishes. One was not spicy at all and the other was very spicy.

Regardless, all the dishes we ordered were fantastic, and the prices are reasonable too. I can definitely see myself coming back and recommending this place to others.

I’ve ordered from Thai Chef before and been happy and tonight I was mostly happy but slightly disappointed. I do tend to order the same thing so I can’t speak to how good every item on the menu is. I ordered through skip the dishes tonight- I ordered the yellow chicken curry and paid extra for additional veggies. $4.50 is a lot extra but it was worth it. I also ordered a side of coconut rice and 2 spring rolls. I asked for my curry to be mild spice which was perfect- it still had a tiny bit of kick to it. However, aside from the spice the flavours were quite bland. The coconut rice isn’t very coconut-y so I’ll order regular rice next time (it’s cheaper). I ordered a small size of rice and it was quite a lot- I easily had enough food for 2 meals. Spring rolls were also good and still crispy by the time I got my order, but a little bit more sauce would have been good.

The worst Thai Tom Yum Noddle Soup I have ever ordered. The amount of soup is significantly less, not even half a bowl fulfilling the noodle. Definitely out of my list from now on.

My favorite dishes:
Thai sep noodles
Sausages with sticky rice
Nem Khao
Lao’s beef salad

It’s a small restaurant that doesn’t take reservations. Service is good but serving is a bit slow. They only accept cash. Some other dishes may be on the sweeter to too sweet to my taste but the dishes I mentioned above are really good. I’ve been twice already and planning to go back.

It was my first time ever trying tai food, so I don’t even know if my dishes were prepared / cooked in their traditional way? But they were all good taste and willing to try again soon!
Server was really nice and friendly as well :) would them 10 stars to be honest!

Wow, this place never disappoints Linda and the staff are always welcoming with a smile. Coming to Green Mango Pho honestly makes my day, as the food is always freshly made and affordable. Once I discovered this place I knew it was going to be my go-to meal as I can’t get enough of the #26. If you want great-tasting food at amazing prices you have to come here!

Ordered the 3G, Red curry with breaded chicken.
With a drink, came to around $18 after tax.
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Gigantic portion! But so tasteless and really awful textures. I expect mall food to be a shadow of the cuisine it's trying to be but this was beyond expectation and not in a good way.
The curry had next to no flavour; needed some kind of salt or acid badly. The texture of the curry sauce was also super thick and starchy. Veggies were cooked well but the chicken was unrecognizable.
What I got was a pile of hard crunchy pellets mixed into the curry. If there was chicken in them it wasn't recognizable; I picked most of them out, they were so gross. Do not recommend.

beef smells bad!! and it ruined the entire pat thai. No green onion or bean sprout(maybe very little, but hardly noticed). Just use 3-4 pieces of good quality beef slices, please. Beef needs to be seasoned. This is the worst Pad Thai I have ever had...I would not care about the quantity. only good thing was the young guy at the front was friendly...sad for the new place. Not even 1 star food for me.

I really enjoyed my time at this small, unassuming Thai restaurant. You can tell that it’s authentic by the aunty who takes your orders.

The appetizer was the fish cakes and it was so good, I almost wanted to order another one!

We decided to share the main dishes and we got the green curry with chicken, pad pad thai with prawn, and pineapple fried rice with chicken. For dessert, we got the fried banana ice cream. They were all fantastic and my only complaint would be that they’re portions are a bit small.

Otherwise, it’s a fantastic Thai restaurant that you should definitely check out!

We went here for Thanksgiving Dinner. Pleasant dining experience. Small mom & pop restaurant. Attentive service since we came early for the meal and there were only 2 other guests as our neighbors.
Food: Authentic Thai/Lao cuisine. We had fried fish (recommended but caution with fish bones), chicken pad Thai, Papaya salad and Thai Sausages.
Most leaned toward Lao's style but packed a punch with spicy chilly peppers. True spiciness will be delivered as you asked.
For me, Asian, medium is just the right kick.
Thai sausages are more Northern Thai or Lao Sai Ua not Esan. Packed with lemongrass and herby flavors. Good drinking food!
Chicken pad Thai is more comfort homefood, leans toward tomatoes notes. My apologies but as a Vietnamese who had been to Thailand many times, i've had a more tangy, spicy and smoky (wok hei) pad Thai.
Vibe: family style with chill instrumental Thai music.
Space: Small, (3) 4-tops and (3) 2-tops.
BYOB: free, many guests bring their own and the restaurant provides chill bath, ice and glasses.
Price: CASH only. Most people know and come prepared. Considering the climbing of ingredients economically, this is affordable for 2.
Hope this helps!

Delicious laos food. Khao soi is full of flavors, the lettuce nem wrap is a hit and the fish with the dipping sauce is a delicacy

Went for lunch here with my mom. I had the rice paper shrimp rolls and a beef stir fry. The ingredients tasted fresh and the noodles were done perfectly. Service was also very friendly. Looking forward to coming back!

This charming eatery is the perfect spot to grab a bite while out and about at the mall. The menu features hot, made-to-order dishes that are generously portioned and served up with lightning-fast speed. It's a fantastic little spot that's sure to satisfy your hunger cravings.

I had a great experience here at Thai Chef. The food was great! I had the pad Thai lunch special. The flavors and textures of the noodles were amazing! They were cut into short pieces so that it is easier for the diners to eat. And the little salad and crunchy hot spring roll made it even better. Mark, the owner was friendly and he made my waiting time enjoyable. I am glad that I found this place today and will definitely come back.

Overall Experience: 3.8 Stars

We had:
- 10a: Pho Bo Tai (beef broth with rare beef) - 4 Stars

- 2a: Goi cuon ga (fresh vegetables and vermicelli wrapped in rice paper)- 4 Stars

- Pad Thai: Beef - 3 Stars

- Bubble Tea: Passion Fruit (slushy) - 4 Stars

- Customer Service: 4 Stars

I ordered the special pho. It was ok. Not the best I've had but ok. Also, the menu said it included tendon, but there was no tendon in my soup. Also, no chili peppers are included with the herb plate. While here, the waitress did not even offer me a glass of water or tea or a drink of any kind. The pho took over 15 minutes to arrive, however it did arrive quite hot. If I'm back in the area, I would probably pick one of the other places close by. Like I said in the beginning... it was just ok.

I ordered the General Thai Chicken (like I have done dozens of times before at other Thai Express locations) but this time it was served with frozen chicken nuggets in it! I was so disgusted I returned it and ask for the beef version. That also came with frozen beef nuggets. Terribly disappointing! Not real Thai! After years of buying their food, I will never do it again!

Awful experience at this Thai express.
I have visited the ones in Vancouver and Burnaby several times and I love going there, but this one is just awful.
The food quality was just cheap, tons of sauce to cover the cheap flavor and poorly prepped ingredients.
The chicken used look like Walmart chicken nuggets.
Why such a huge difference from the other restaurants?
The price was also higher, staff was slow and couldn't understand my order.
Save your money and go elsewhere, anything is better than this.

Ordered the special bowl of pho, taste was amazing just like homemade, doesn’t taste like they add to much msg like many other place. Price was par with any other restaurant, the server was excellent and explain everything to us and was very friendly. Will come back.

I ordered mild spicy Pad Sew, the food was delicious, and the portion was enough for two ladies. Personals have freindly behavior. Nice packing. Highly recommend it.
THANK YOU

I always get the Thai fried rice here, consistently delicious and good spice level. One of the better value options in the food court.

Each bite was full of flavor. Super delicious and fresh food. We went in for lunch and were served a special lunch menu where all dishes came with a small portion of soup and a spring roll. The lunch portions are great value deals.
Also there is a spice level of 1-5, we took level 3 which was just perfect for us. We ordered the pad Thai and Khob Khunn spicy noodles (highly recommend this spicy noodles, great flavor!!)
The owner was very friendly and made sure we either washed or sanitized our hands upon entering the restaurant ( this showed how much they care about the well being of others) - truly appreciate their initiative!!

I love Pad Thai ❤️ I ordered the Shrimp Pad Thai but there wasn’t a lot of shrimp 🍤 The flavour was good but too spicy 🌶 the noodles were very dry🍝 The price was too high a food court and for what I got 💰 I just got coupons in the mail I might go back and try something else.

first time coming here and the server was eager to help. she recommended the traditional thai noodles so i went with it. on top of that, they gave me a complementary side dish which was greatly appreciated. tasty food and friendly environment.

Small restaurant, but surprisingly comfortable and relaxing. The best menu ever because it has photos for all dishes, very easy to order. Friendly and patient servers, willing to describe dishes in details. It is a very pleasant dining experience. However, the food is average although I can see that they put a lot of effort on it. I had much better Thai food elsewhere. Therefore, I can only give 3-star.

Unfortunately a very regrettable disappointing experience. I was looking forward to some good pad thai. Other locations are much better.

Portions were around a quarter less, noodle was oily and not as dry.

Thai Chef Casual Cuisine is one of the few Thai restaurants along the North Road corridor between Burnaby and Coquitlam. That probably partly explains why this place was so busy when I visited for lunch on a weekday.

The other reason is probably the value of their lunch specials. I have a fondness for green curry so I stuck with an order of Green Curry Chicken ($10 for the lunch special) which comes with rice, green salad, and a spring roll. The spring roll was fried up with a nice crispness to the wrapper and had a hot, tightly wrapped filling inside.

The curry was actually pretty good with a nice creaminess from the coconut milk and a moderate heat from the green curry paste that gradually builds over time. In addition to the chicken, the curry had slices of eggplant, yellow and red peppers, and basil. This stuff goes perfect with a bowl of rice to sop it up with.

Like the crisp spring roll, the seating here is fairly tightly packed and service seemed rushed (but that’s to be expected with how busy they were). I returned a couple of weeks later and found that it wasn’t as busy (but service was just as curt). This time, I picked the Red Curry Beef ($10 lunch special). Since it wasn’t as busy, the food came out rather quick and it was both pleasing and filling. The red curry was creamy but not overly spicy and there was a plentiful amount of bamboo shoots that accompanied the strips of beef, bell peppers, and basil.

On a subsequent visit, I tried their Pad Thai with Chicken. Again, another solid offering… the noodles have a nice, subtle tang and were pleasantly toothsome. The dish was a good portion size for lunch and came with bean sprouts, firm tofu, egg, and green onions.

If you’re looking for something a bit different than your usual curry item, you might try their Spicy Basil Beef ($11). Like all of their other lunch specials, this comes out really quick. There’s a nice amount of heat from the chili peppers in this dish.

I’m not usually a big fan of yellow curry… guess I’m too used to the typical Chinese yellow curry which tends to be on the flavourless side. I figured I might as well try it here since it was on the lunch menu. The Yellow Curry Chicken ($11) here had a pleasantly moderate level of spiciness in the curry sauce. It’s a fairly simple take on yellow curry with just onions, large chunks of potatoes, and topped with fried shallots. As with their other curry dishes, you’ll find yourself sopping up all of that curry sauce with your rice.

After a number of visits here, the thing to know about this place is that there’s not many surprises… each visit was pretty much exactly like the previous visit – very utilitarian (which can put some people off if they’re looking for more service). Overall, the food’s pretty good for the value.

Pros:
Delicious Laotian and Thai food - my favorites were the Nem Kao, the mango and papaya salads and the soup in my photos. The two desserts were yummy also.
It's a bring your own wine.
Very good and accommodating service.
Very reasonable prices.

Cons:
Only accepts cash, no credit, no debit.
The place is small so it's hard to do big groups.
They don't take reservations.

My friend recommended this place because she knew I liked Laotian and Thai food. The food was delicious and being a BYOB is always a plus. Unfortunately, they only take cash and there is no ATM in the restaurant, but I'll definitely come back again because the food was great.

This is probably the best thai place around burquitlam! Every time we come here we never get disappointed (except the wait time and the service attitude)

Their food is fast and delicious. The lunch menu is why this place is so popular. Any entree plus a salad and thai spring roll for only $10!!

You also have to take in mind that there is only one waitress and one cook as well as one dish washer. It's amazing, how she remembers all the info. She has great memory.