So, let me say that I've been to thailand so I got ultra-cred in writing this review (puts on hipster glasses). Khao San road is a great place. Of course I didn't try everything on the menu but what I did have (papaya salad, veggie rolls, garlic tofu and tried a bit of pad thai) was very tasty. Spiced just right, great portion sizes, fresh ingredients. Perhaps a bit heavier than what I remember having in thailand, but I suppose we are back in north America and all that entails. Dinner on a wednesday was absolutely rammed, and the line leading almost out the door was a bit loud and distracting. Drink options were few (this actually reminded me a lot of thailand-trying to order a drink there was a bit painful at times haha). I would totally return for yummy food, as khao San road was a more than adequate solution for my thai cravings. The sheer busy-ness, lack of drinks and spartan table and seats would prevent it from being my very first choice though.