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Craving the spicy flavours of Thai food? Let’s see if we can light the fire with our detailed guide to the best Thai restaurants in Toronto.

Here you will discover the best of the best when it comes to popular Thai dishes like Curries, Pad Thai, Thai Noodles, and Fried Rice. In addition, you will also find interesting Thai restaurant guides and new Thai restaurants that are opening to give you the most complete information about everything related to Thai food in Toronto.

There are many restaurants that serve Thai dishes in Toronto, but we only picked the best of them based on the authenticity of the food, reviews from other sites and our own first-hand experience. We’ve also included links to addresses so you can easily find a restaurant near your location!

Thai food is a cuisine that has been around for centuries in Southeast Asia. Thai food is rich in spices, herbs, and chillies that have made it one of the most popular cuisines in the world. Across the GTA, you’ll find many restaurants serving authentic flavours of Thailand. With so many Thai restaurants to choose from in Toronto, it’s hard to pick which restaurant you’ll want to try first.

So let us help!

Below, you’ll find detailed reviews of our top picks of Thai restaurants you should visit, including their must-try dishes, ambiance, location information and more.

New Thai Restaurants

New Thai restaurants are popping up in Toronto all the time, and this section will keep you updated with the latest information on them.

Thai Barn Na

Thai Barn Na is a new Thai restaurant that opened near Etobicoke Creek. They serve all the classic dishes that...

Thai Curry

Thai Curry is a popular dish made from a highly fragrant and spicy mixture of herbs, spices, and chillies that are cooked in coconut milk with meat or seafood. You can find it as the main ingredient or as a side dish on most Thai menus. This complex flavour profile comes from combining many different ingredients together to create an array of flavours.

Thai Country Kitchen

Thai Country Kitchen is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant in downtown Toronto. It's small, but it is always packed with people. The...

Little Bangkok

Little Bangkok is a homey Thai restaurant serving authentic Thai food on Main St N, Markham. The management and chef...

Khao San Road

Khao San Road is a trendy Thai restaurant in downtown Toronto, named after the lively area in Bangkok, Thailand, where...

Sukho THAI

Finally, we can't forget to mention Sukho THAI's famous mojito to go along with your meal.

Pad Thai

Pad Thai is one of the most well-known and popular dishes in Thai cuisine. It’s a stir-fried rice noodle dish that uses eggs, fish sauce, tamarind juice, red chillies, garlic or shallots and tofu. The noodles get their flavour from the different ingredients used to stir fry them such as fish sauce and shrimp paste.

Phat Kaphrao

Phat Kaprao is a trendy Thai restaurant on Bathurst St & Lawrence Ave in North York. This restaurant is a...

Bolan Thai Cuisine

Bolan Thai is a modern Thai restaurant in midtown Toronto. This restaurant is known for its exotic dishes that are...

Thai House Cuisine

Thai House Cuisine is a casual spot for traditional Thai food by Woodbine Beach. This restaurant has been open for...

Viet Thai Kitchen

Viet Thai Kitchen is your one-stop shop for authentic Vietnamese and Thai food. Located by Eglinton & Victoria Park Ave,...

Thai Noodles

Thai noodle dishes are a staple in Thai cuisine. From Pad See Ew (stir-fried broad rice noodles with chicken, Chinese broccoli, and sweet black soy sauce) to Khao Soi Curry Noodle Soup (curry soup), there’s a dish that will satisfy any noodle lover!

Wiang Kuk Thai Food

Wiang Kuk Thai Food is a casual traditional Thai restaurant located in the food court of the famous Chinese plaza...

Bangkok Spoon Deluxe

Bangkok Spoon Deluxe is a modern Thai restaurant located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Their menu features a wide...

Khao Gaeng

Khao Gaeng is a popular Thai restaurant in Etobicoke since it offers the authentic taste from the streets of Thailand...

Thai Lime

Thai Lime is a small family Thai restaurant in downtown Toronto. Don't judge the store by its humble storefront, as...

Thai Fried Rice

Thai fried rice is a staple dish in Thai cuisine that is found on most restaurant menus. The dish consists of rice that is stir-fried with eggs, vegetables, and your choice of meat (or tofu). At Thai restaurants in Toronto, you’ll find it served alongside dishes like Pad Thai or Tom Yum Goong soup.

Nimman Thai Cuisine

Nimman Thai is a modern Thai restaurant that serves authentic Thai cuisine in a comfy and polished setting. Located in...

Mengrai Thai

Mengrai Thai is a gourmet Thai restaurant located in downtown Toronto on Ontario St. This restaurant is known for its...

Thai On Yonge

Thai on Yonge is a modest Thai restaurant located near Yonge and Gerrard St. in downtown Toronto. Here you will...

Pii Nong Thai

Pii Nong Thai is a trendy Thai restaurant located in East York. A cool history about the restaurant is owned...

Thai Restaurants Guides

Whether you’re new to Thai food and simply looking for the best places to order from, this section will give you an idea of the different types of restaurants you’ll find in Toronto.

The 12 Best Thai Restaurants in Etobicoke

There’s something about Thai food that makes everyone love it. It might be the rush of different flavours from just...

The Best Thai Cheap Eats in Toronto

Some of the best Thai foods in Toronto can be found in hole-in-the-wall restaurants where they don't charge an arm...

The Best Thai Take Outs in Toronto

When you're looking for the best Thai takeout in Toronto, there are so many curbside pickup and delivery options to...

The Best Vegan Thai Restaurants in Toronto

The best vegan Thai food in Toronto are those that can recreate the iconic flavours of Thai dishes without the...

FAQ on Thai Food

What is Thai food?

Thai cuisine is one of the most popular international cuisines. Many people are drawn to Thai food for its flavourful, spicy dishes that incorporate a wide range of herbs and spices along with curry paste.

What is Thai curry?

Thai curries are a staple in most Thai food dishes. They can be served as the main dish or as a side and made with ingredients such as coconut milk, spices and chillies.

What are some popular Thai dishes?

One of the most popular and well-known dishes in Thai cuisine is Pad Thai. It’s a stir-fried rice noodle dish that uses eggs, fish sauce, tamarind juice, red chillies, garlic or shallots and tofu. Another popular dish is Pad See Ew (stir-fried broad rice noodles with chicken, Chinese broccoli, and sweet black soy sauce).

Is Thai food similar to Chinese food?

While Thai food does have some Chinese-influenced dishes, the two cuisines are quite different. Many of the flavours in Thai cooking come from herbs and spices that are not common in Chinese cooking.

Conclusion

Thai food in Toronto is easy to find, whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or evening dinner. The city features many great restaurants that use fresh ingredients in their dishes that are made in-house daily. So if you love Thai food, then check out the selections above and let us know which one was your favourite!

If you want to discover what other cuisine Toronto has to offer, check out our blog on the best Chinese food in Toronto or where you can find halal restaurants in Toronto.