Where do I begin on my fav Thai restaurant in the city?! Pai has really picked up steam since they opened up last year and rightfully so! Located near the food central king west area, they offer up some of the best and most authentic Thai dishes in Toronto.
The first thing you will notice besides the rustic decor is the vibrant and lively atmosphere of the place. Next, you will likely see is the inevitably long lineup down the flight of stairs so it would be a good idea to arrive early or make a reservation.
Your best bets:
- Papaya salad with crabs: refreshing, tangy and comes with shrimp chips and small portion of noodles, I definitely recommend opting for the crab option over the shrimp. Never thought of eating raw soft shell crab but they made it work!
- Crispy basa fillet: they do fish really well here so you should try a curry with fish as protein or the crispy basa fillet. The fish is fried to crispy perfection and the sauce is finger licking good.
- Khao soi (with beef): Khao soi won't be the same after you try it here. The beef is so tender and soaked in their delicious coconut curry broth with yellow noodles.
The drink list has a small beer selection and some unique and fun cocktails. For dessert, the mango with sticky rice is a very authentic dessert in Thailand which not a lot of places have so definitely a bonus! However the mangos are a far substitute to the ridiculously sweet and fragrant ones in Thailand but they make do for now..
Expect to leave satisfied and 100% stuffed!