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Location and Size: Near Adelaide Street West and Spadina Avenue, Khao San Road (affectionately, "KSR") is named, I think, after Thailand's Khaosan Road (this hit me when I first Googled directions to the restaurant, and was told that I'm approximately nineteen hours away at present); the surrounding area is full of life, and just steps away from the Fashion District. KSR's space itself is quite small, though not hopelessly cramped (you may have to sit at the bar, or share a table with another group, but you'll have elbow room). The restaurant has both bar seating and seating for four to six people, but this definitely isn't the place for large groups, assuming that all party members want to sit together. Note, also, that you may not be able to hear your conversation partner(s) too well - because KSR is always teeming, it tends to get very loud.
Staff: Most of the established staff are very prompt and personable, and are considerate of vegetarianism, veganism, and other dietary restrictions - upon stating that I'm vegetarian, I was asked whether I eat eggs so that my noodles could be custom-made, if necessary; they also appear to have a whole vegetarian-vegan menu online; I sincerely appreciate that level of awareness. I'm also thankful that they allowed us to order approximately ten minutes before closing, on one occasion.
Prices: Not ridiculously expensive - definitely worth it, for what you're getting.
Food: The best Thai I've thus far had in Toronto, hands-down. I've had the chance to sample the khao soi, the three-flavors pad thai, the papaya salad, the squash fritters, the garlic tofu, and the pad gra prao. Everything is clearly fresh, and remarkably uniquely flavored - there's a hint of sweet, spicy, and refreshing in every bite, and even fried foods aren't overly oily. Everyone we've thus far taken raves about the squash fritters, khao soi, and coconut water, in particular; I personally love the bite to the three-flavors pad thai noodles, the hint of lime in the squash fritters, and the comforting flavors of the pad gra prao. Even friends who aren't Thai fans have thus far loved what they've had here!
Additional Notes:
1) No reservations allowed; because this place is almost always full, you may be asked to wait for up to an hour at the door (you can also provide your name, leave, and come back within the allotted time - there's a Starbucks nearby).
2) They're opening a sister restaurant called Nana! See you there!
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