Pai Toronto

4.6

568 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Thai

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

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Enjoy traditional Thai cuisine at PAI Toronto. It has a rustic-style interior with exposed brick walls and wood-paneled ceilings. Owners Jeff and Nuit Regular, who's also the executive chef, opened PAI Toronto for patrons to taste the authentic flavors of northern Thailand. Its menu features appetizers like vegetarian spring rolls and papaya salad with dried shrimp. Fried fish with green curry, braised beef noodle soup, and Chef Nuit's Pad Thai are some of the entrées that will satisfy just about any appetite.

Mentioned as one of Toronto's Best Thai Restaurants by NOW Magazine for several consecutive years, PAI Toronto also hosts events for large groups with family-style dining. It features a full bar that serves up beer, cocktails, wine and specialty drinks. This restaurant does catering and accepts walk-ins and reservations (online only).

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai
Hours of Operation
Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(416) 901-4724
Website
https://paitoronto.com/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Nuit Regular
Private party facilities
Visit ByChefNuit.com or party@paitoronto.com

Location
18 Duncan St, Toronto, ON M5H 3G8
Area
Entertainment District
Cross Street
Duncan St & Adelaide St
Parking details
None
Public transit
St Andrew TTC Station
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Spring Rolls
deep fried vegetarian rice paper wraps, mushrooms, glass noodles, carrots. sprouts served with sweet and spicy Thai chilli sauce
Kung Tawt
deep fried breaded black tiger garlic shrimp served with sweet and spicy Thai chilli sauce
Starter Tom Yum Shrimp
small savoury, spicy and sour shrimp soup, lemongrass, coriander, green onions
Papaya Salad
shredded green papaya, tomato, long green beans, garlic, red chile, tamarind juice, coconut sugar, freshly squeezed lime, served with pork rinds and shrimp chips
Thai Chicken Wings
chicken wings, crispy shallots, lemongrass, crispy chillies with a sweet tamarind sauce

Mains

Chef Nuit Pad Thai
stir fried rice noodles, house-made tamarind sauce, beansprouts, tofu, egg, chives, Thai coriander, fresh lime, home roasted peanuts, choice of chicken, beef or tofu and veggies
Chiang Mai Beef Noodle Soup
braised beef, peanut tamarind lime broth, rice noodles, long leaf coriander, green onions, roasted peanuts
Khao Soi
fresh egg noodles, golden curry, crispy noodles, coriander, green onions, choice of braised beef, chicken breast or chicken drumsticks
Pad Gra Prow
holy basil stir fried with your choice of ground pork, chicken, beef or tofu, steamed jasmine rice, thai style fried egg, nam prik nam pla sauce
Fried Fish
crispy base fillet, steamed jasmine rice, crispy shallots, green curry sauce
Thai Fried Rice
stir fried jasmine rice, egg, green onion, choice of chicken, beef or tofu & veggies, nam prik nam pla
Gaeng Masaman
braised beef, peanut tamarind curry, potatoes, deep fried crispy shallots, jasmine rice
Green Curry
green curry, bamboo shoots, kaffir lime leaves, basil leaves, green peppers, coconut milk, choice of chicken, beef, pork, fish, or tofu & veggies
Panang Beef Curry
panang curry with kaffir lime leaves, basil leaves, eye pea eggplant, red chili, coconut milk, steamed jasmine rice
Pad Cha Hett
vegan king oyster mushroom stir fry, house-made red chilli paste, snow peas, bamboo shoots, basil leaves, wild ginger, peppercorn, jasmine rice

What 568 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Toronto / Ontario
Thai

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pai Toronto offers an "authentic Thai experience" with "BEST THAI FOOD, hands down," featuring standout dishes like Khao Soi and pad Thai. The atmosphere is "unique, cool yet casual," and the service is "prompt but friendly." While it can be a bit noisy, "Pai never disappoints" with its flavorful and fresh menu.

568 Reviews

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Richard
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time at Pai, and it does not disappoint. Food is top shelf, staff friendly and helpful. Great location
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Elena
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience as always! We have just booked another visit for January. Must try!
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Makena
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious!! This was my second time at pai and was still outstanding. The food was amazing and service was fast and attentive despite how busy it was. Sadly both times they were out of the mango sticky rice dessert but they more than made up for it. Can’t wait to go back!
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Whitney
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, we were say within minutes of arriving (had a reservation). I love Tom Yum and ordered this. I have the cilantro aversion, and though there appeared to be no cilantro in the dish, it must’ve been in the broth when cooked, because it’s all I could taste. But I still really enjoyed my meal. My husband got the chicken pad thai and loved it. We also had the Thai Mojito, highly recommend
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Judy
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went with my daughter during a weekend trip to Toronto. She had the pad Thai with tofu and vegetables and I had the pad Thai with chicken. We shared the mango slaw salad which was delicious and a large portion. The pad Thai was very flavorful and delicious. I would recommend this restaurant highly. The atmosphere is fun though a bit noisy. The food did come out very quickly from the kitchen
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Mahsa
Toronto
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
An ordinary experience for me. Personally I didn’t feel connected to the food, and I dont see what the hype is about.
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Brianna
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went to Pai to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday and had high hopes due to other reviews. We were not disappointed! I don’t know much about Thai food, but it seemed to be very authentic, good quality, and a fair price. We shared a mango slaw, I had Pad See Ew, and he had Khao Soi. We also shared a pitcher of white sangria and everything was delicious! The service was quite attentive as well - our water glasses were never empty. Just make sure you order any appetizers before your main meal, as everything will come out quickly, and tables for two are small.
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Sumi
Portland
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Beef salad was amazing combination of flavors. Other classic entrees also wonderful. Definitely coming back again!
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Coleton
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 25 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience at PAI in Toronto, it never disappoints!
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Aubrey
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is just like eating in Thailand. We have tried pad thai, khao soi and 2 other dishes, everything tasted amazing and authentic. Thai iced tae is really good and of course mango sticky rice is a must!
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Pai Toronto is rated 4.6 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

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18 Duncan St, Toronto, ON M5H 3G8

Additional information

Cross Street
Duncan St & Adelaide St
Area
Entertainment District
Hours of Operation
Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
St Andrew TTC Station
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Executive Chef
Nuit Regular
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://paitoronto.com/
Phone number
(416) 901-4724
Private party facilities
Visit ByChefNuit.com or party@paitoronto.com

Pai Toronto

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Apps

Spring Rolls

Kung Tawt

Starter Tom Yum Shrimp

Papaya Salad

Thai Chicken Wings

Mains

Chef Nuit Pad Thai

Chiang Mai Beef Noodle Soup

Khao Soi

Pad Gra Prow

Fried Fish

Thai Fried Rice

Gaeng Masaman

Green Curry

Panang Beef Curry

Pad Cha Hett

What 568 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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