PAI Toronto

Delicious Thai food, made even better by the warm and attentive staff. We waited about an hour to be seated, and since it was a busy weekend lunch, service was a bit slow at first—getting water and placing our order took some time. Once things got going, though, the experience improved. We started with the Thai chicken appetizer, which was excellent. Our server explained the sauces, which made trying new flavors much more enjoyable. We ordered two main dishes, and overall the food was very good. My spouse mentioned it was the best Pad Thai he’s ever had. We’d love to come back and try more dishes, preferably at a quieter time. At first, it seemed like there wasn’t a dedicated server per table, which felt a little unusual. However, any staff member passing by checked on us, and it actually felt convenient and welcoming. The prices were slightly on the higher side, but the service helped make it feel worth it.

We’ve been to PAI a couple of times now, and it has never disappointed us. Every visit has been consistently excellent, from the food to the service. For starters, we ordered the Kung Tawt (garlic shrimp) and the shrimp chips. Both were absolutely delicious and a great way to start the meal. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and packed with flavor, while the shrimp chips were light, crispy, and addictive. For our mains, we ordered two Chef Nuit Pad Thais with beef, and they were outstanding. The portions were very generous, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. We also had the chicken Khao Soi, which was rich, comforting, and full of depth. To round out the meal, we tried the Khao Pla Twat (fried fish), which was cooked perfectly and served with a generous portion of fish and rice wrapped in a banana leaf. Every dish was exquisitely prepared, and it’s clear that a lot of care goes into both the presentation and flavor of the food. Despite arriving later in the evening, the wait time was minimal. We were quoted 15–25 minutes but ended up getting seated in about 10 minutes, which was a pleasant surprise. PAI continues to be one of the best restaurants in Toronto. The food is consistently exceptional, the portions are generous, the service is efficient, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality you receive. Highly recommended for anyone looking for incredible Thai food in the city.

Solid place! I get why there is a consistent interest around the place, it has good food and a great ambiance. The restaurant was recommended a couple of times and I would rate the food a high 7/10. Any test for a good Thai cuisine is spring roll starters - which were done well, crispy and not at all soggy. I ordered the khaosey and they were very well balanced. The chicken was soft and the base was tangy with good spices. The red curry was very well made too, chicken did fall dry on it but that’s more than likely because it’s cooked separately or thawed, which is very common for any restaurant. The Thai iced tea was tasty, especially with the crushed ice, made the food enjoyable. I do feel like the food ended up being on the more expensive side, I’d say compared to suko Thai maybe 15-20$ dollars more for pretty much the same menu. Considering the reviews, the kitchen has a good sense of spice - so any dish you do end up getting would be pretty good. Do try the kahosey

We enjoyed our dinner here. This place is always slammed, so expect to wait, but it's a huge space so shouldn't have to wait too long. We actually got seated right away as we said we'd sit at the bar. For us this worked out great. The meal was very good. We got the appetizer platter to have a little taste of everything. Saw other people ordering the appetizers separately and when it's ordered separately it looks like you get more quantity. But it was still more than enough food for us. I just think the appetizer platter was a bit pricey. Everything else was very reasonably priced. I had 2 cocktails which were made well and tasted great. Our two main meals were very good. Atmosphere is pretty cool, but very loud so I definitely would not call this a romantic place but great for fun conversation. Make reservations if you're in a group. Overall very good Thai food. Would return!