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| - Upon entering Khao San Road, I remember hearing the song "you're not good enough" by Blood Orange on the speakers. After waiting about 45 minutes to be seated (which is entirely OK so long as the food is outstanding), I realized that this song title ironically captured my sentiments towards this restaurant.
I ordered the three flavours pad thai, which was made with rice noodles, tamarind, egg, tofu, bean sprout, fresh roasted peanuts, shallot, garlic, chive,
dried chili, and lime. While the dish itself was quite good and flavourful, the portion size was rather small for the price. Even though I'd normally give a plate of this calibre a 5-star rating, the long wait-time coupled with the portion size forced me to re-evaluate my opinion.
Notwithstanding the criticisms on the ambiance of this restaurant, my friend and I actually well enjoyed Khao San Road's aesthetic and fresh take on Thai dining. This entertainment district gem is submerged in a cavalcade of modernist art, and is frequented by some of Toronto's biggest foodies.
Some friendly tips: stop by Khao San Road at least 45 min to an hour before you're ready to eat your dinner. Make sure it's quite nice outside, as you would probably prefer to walk around the Entertainment District or Chinatown whilst waiting to be seated. When you're all set and comfy at your table, I'd recommend washing your meal down with some of their deliciously homemade coconut water.
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