Lives up to the hype! There's always a lineup even on weekday evenings but it's the buzz outside the door that adds to the excitement for Thai food.
The place is clean and modern - it reminds of many trendy new Asian restos in Hong Kong and Thailand with the crowds to match. Now, we have one in Toronto that matches the modern authentic Asian quality you get overseas.
Expect to sit elbow to elbow with other diners. They played upbeat late 90s hip hop and r&b when we were there. The washrooms are in need of renovations to meet the decor of the main resto.
The medium spicy is a nice slow burn. The Thai iced tea is amaaaaazing and on the sweet side. It's like HK iced tea with a bit of chai flavour and the size is large for $4.50.
I enjoyed the cold rolls with a clear fragrant chilli basil dip the most. The pad thai noodles were soggier and greasier than I prefer...it's still alright. The shredded beef dish with a fried egg is Chinese style with more chillies.
Next time I'll save room for the tapioca dessert. The bill adds up quickly...it was about $60 with tip for drinks, mains and appetizers for two.