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Address: 82 Ontario St, Toronto
Phone: (416) 840-2754
Mengrai Thai is a gourmet Thai restaurant located in downtown Toronto on Ontario St. This restaurant is known for its Northern Thai dishes, but also offers a selection of Southern Thai food as well. This restaurant is the go-to spot for many, including celebrities such as John Travolta, Justin Beiber, TheWeeknd and even the Ministry of Labour of Thailand. Another cool thing about this restaurant is that they also offer virtual cooking classes where you can learn to prepare 3 authentic Thai dishes in a 1.5-hour class.

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The restaurant has a rustic vibe and an intimate setting. The restaurant displays a mixture of Thai culture and religion, whether it be the statues or the artworks on its walls. You can also see small decorations which you can find at any traditional Northern Thai market such as umbrellas, antiques and plants. The restaurant also features exposed brick walls which add to the rustic feel.

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Mengrai Thai has a small selective menu featuring lunch, dinner and drinks. The restaurant features all the popular Thai dishes such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum Goong, Mango Salad and Panang Curries. For those of you who are not familiar with Northern-style Thai food, don’t fret because the owners have taken the time to explain each dish on their menu.
A unique appetizer to start with is the Green Avocado Shrimp Salad which was a play of textures and flavours. This dish features green avocados, shrimp, cucumber, and a coconut mousse with a mild green curry infusion. This is a delicate dish that will surprise your taste buds and is a perfect start for your meal.

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For something extra fancy, try the Royal Style Lemongrass Coconut Soup served in a fresh coconut with lobster. This dish has perfect seasoning and the right amount of spice. It is also topped with fresh herbs and vegetables making it look as appetizing as it tastes.

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For the entree, you can’t go wrong with the Royal Thai Pineapple Fried Rice, a beautiful dish that will remind you of spring. This dish features stir-fried rice, fresh pineapple, peas, carrots. Topped with roasted scallions and cashews and a choice of vegetable, chicken, beef or tiger shrimp.

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Finally, end your meal with their Vegan Mango Cheesecake which is perfect for those who are lactose intolerant. This dish has a crispy graham cracker base, followed by the silky smooth mango cream cheese filling and topped with more mangoes.
Overall Mengrai Thai offers a unique twist on typical Thai dishes that you will not find anywhere else. It is a cozy restaurant with authentic and delicious Thai food. If you are in downtown Toronto, be sure to give this place a try.
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