Pai Toronto

4.8

581 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Thai

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Lively
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Enjoy traditional Thai cuisine at PAI Toronto. It has a rustic-style interior with exposed brick walls and wood-paneled ceilings. Owners Jeff and Nuit Regular, who's also the executive chef, opened PAI Toronto for patrons to taste the authentic flavors of northern Thailand. Its menu features appetizers like vegetarian spring rolls and papaya salad with dried shrimp. Fried fish with green curry, braised beef noodle soup, and Chef Nuit's Pad Thai are some of the entrées that will satisfy just about any appetite.

Mentioned as one of Toronto's Best Thai Restaurants by NOW Magazine for several consecutive years, PAI Toronto also hosts events for large groups with family-style dining. It features a full bar that serves up beer, cocktails, wine and specialty drinks. This restaurant does catering and accepts walk-ins and reservations (online only).

Additional information

Location
18 Duncan St, Toronto, ON M5H 3G8
Phone number
(416) 901-4724
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai
Hours of operation
Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nuit Regular

Spring Rolls
deep fried vegetarian rice paper wraps, mushrooms, glass noodles, carrots. sprouts served with sweet and spicy Thai chilli sauce
Kung Tawt
deep fried breaded black tiger garlic shrimp served with sweet and spicy Thai chilli sauce
Starter Tom Yum Shrimp
small savoury, spicy and sour shrimp soup, lemongrass, coriander, green onions
Papaya Salad
shredded green papaya, tomato, long green beans, garlic, red chile, tamarind juice, coconut sugar, freshly squeezed lime, served with pork rinds and shrimp chips
Thai Chicken Wings
chicken wings, crispy shallots, lemongrass, crispy chillies with a sweet tamarind sauce

Mains

Chef Nuit Pad Thai
stir fried rice noodles, house-made tamarind sauce, beansprouts, tofu, egg, chives, Thai coriander, fresh lime, home roasted peanuts, choice of chicken, beef or tofu and veggies
Chiang Mai Beef Noodle Soup
braised beef, peanut tamarind lime broth, rice noodles, long leaf coriander, green onions, roasted peanuts
Khao Soi
fresh egg noodles, golden curry, crispy noodles, coriander, green onions, choice of braised beef, chicken breast or chicken drumsticks
Pad Gra Prow
holy basil stir fried with your choice of ground pork, chicken, beef or tofu, steamed jasmine rice, thai style fried egg, nam prik nam pla sauce
Fried Fish
crispy base fillet, steamed jasmine rice, crispy shallots, green curry sauce
Thai Fried Rice
stir fried jasmine rice, egg, green onion, choice of chicken, beef or tofu & veggies, nam prik nam pla
Gaeng Masaman
braised beef, peanut tamarind curry, potatoes, deep fried crispy shallots, jasmine rice
Green Curry
green curry, bamboo shoots, kaffir lime leaves, basil leaves, green peppers, coconut milk, choice of chicken, beef, pork, fish, or tofu & veggies
Panang Beef Curry
panang curry with kaffir lime leaves, basil leaves, eye pea eggplant, red chili, coconut milk, steamed jasmine rice
Pad Cha Hett
vegan king oyster mushroom stir fry, house-made red chilli paste, snow peas, bamboo shoots, basil leaves, wild ginger, peppercorn, jasmine rice

What 581 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Toronto / Ontario
Thai
Old Toronto
Best Overall
Old Toronto
Best Food
Old Toronto
Healthy
Old Toronto
Hot spot
Old Toronto
Neighborhood gem
Old Toronto
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pai Toronto is celebrated for its "amazing, delicious food" and vibrant atmosphere. Despite being busy, the service is "fast and attentive." The Northern Thai cuisine, especially the Khao Soi and Pad Thai, is often described as "the best Thai food." Popularity necessitates reservations, ensuring a lively dining experience.

581 Reviews

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Kate
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was so fresh and delicious. The service was wonderful and the music was fire. Can’t wait to go back!
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Vanessa
Toronto2 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
I was told about this place by many friends but I do not see the hype. Tried to make a reservation on Valentines Day but nothing was available until March so I decided to take the reservation because apparently reservations are so exclusive at this place. I got the pad thai and sad to say it was just average. It was pretty dry. Thai spicy is actually really spicy. The presentation was not pretty at all. Just looked slapped on the plate. Asked for extra veggies and it literally looked like it came from a frozen vegetable bag. My boyfriend got the pad gra pao which was actually pretty good but also not so good presentation. Thai iced tea was good but a lot of ice. The place is small and not nice looking. Our table and chairs looked like it belongs from an elementary school. Overall I think this place is over rated.
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Christine VIP
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is original and outstanding! The wait staff are friendly and helpful🙏🏻
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Fianna
Edinburgh3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice atmosphere food is good but comes out way too quick we were still eating our starters when our mains came out. Good value for food decent sized portions. Really enjoyed it couldn’t fault it but not blown away either.
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Max
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Thai food in Toronto! Definitely worth a visit.
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Molly VIP
Toronto2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Servers are very attentive, my water glass was never empty for more than 30 seconds! Food was delicious, portion sizes generous, and very cool vibe inside.
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Ann VIP
Toronto75 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food / flavours. Chicken satay, Mango slaw, pad thai, khao sai (beef) excellent. Very attentive service. Will definitely return. Popular restaurant. Felt a tad rushed as mains arrived moments after apps.
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Kyle
Toronto4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were both exceptional. Our server, Makeda, was lovely. She was patient and knowledgeable and made great recommendations. She was very attentive and helpful. even doing the small things to make the visit that much better.
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Anthony VIP
Seattle13 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pai never disappoints. Delicious food offering, served by an efficient team, in a lively atmosphere - all at a reasonable price. The only difficulty is deciding what to order from their extensive selection!
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Alexie
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, amazing vibes, lots of vegan options, and good for nut allergies. They have peanuts on the menu but no other nuts, and they are very conscious of allergies.
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FAQs

Pai Toronto does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Pai Toronto is rated 4.8 stars by 581 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

18 Duncan St, Toronto, ON M5H 3G8

Additional information

Phone number
(416) 901-4724
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Thai
Hours of operation
Mon 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nuit Regular

Pai Toronto

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Apps

Spring Rolls

Kung Tawt

Starter Tom Yum Shrimp

Papaya Salad

Thai Chicken Wings

Mains

Chef Nuit Pad Thai

Chiang Mai Beef Noodle Soup

Khao Soi

Pad Gra Prow

Fried Fish

Thai Fried Rice

Gaeng Masaman

Green Curry

Panang Beef Curry

Pad Cha Hett

What 581 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Pai Toronto currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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