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    Khao Mun Gai
    Tianle C.

    The food court at the fourth floor of cibc tower is very quiet and the furnishings are very nice and modern. Chaiyo is the best option for chicken rice (i.e. Khao Mun Gai) in downtown toronto in my opinion. First time i went the food wasn't served warm but second time around it was perfect. Even when it wasn't warm its still better than other downtown offerings including Chinatown.

    Khao Soi with grilled chicken
    Arri Y.

    Finally got to try the new sister restaurant if PAI inside the brand new TABLE food hall! The location is pretty great, it's right on top of Union Station and very easy to get to! Unfortunately it is closed for the weekends (the food hall seems to only operate on the weekdays to cater to the office workers). But it's a great place to meet up with people and also enjoy food! I tried the Khao Soi with grilled chicken, Chicken Pad Thai with crispy chicken and the Thai Milk Tea. Altogether comes out to right at $50. The Khao Soi broth was very rich and flavourful, and definitely tasted authentic and satisfying! The Pad Thai was also good, could note the tamarind flavour that was coming through, and the noodles were a nice soft texture. Both dishes came with a decent amount of protein, and I definitely prefer the crispy version for the texture! The chicken was cooked well and don't have much to complain about there. Only critique is that the dishes were served in takeout containers rather than the bowls/plates that I've seen from other reviews, even though I ordered for dine-in, and at pretty chill afternoon time where it wasn't busy at all. Portions could be a bit better as a main, but it is a decent size for a small meal. The Thai milk tea was also great, it comes in a bottle but you get a decent amount, and there's a strong Thai tea flavour that comes through. For the price it's a bit pricy if you see it as takeout food, but the quality is there if you need a quick bite and are craving Thai food!

    Wei L.

    Expensive place for lunch. They offered quality food with smaller portion compared to PAI. If you have plenty of time, it would be better to dine in PAI instead. But if you are in rush, not a bad choice. Ambiance is great for business lunch, friends gathering as well as coffee chat etc.

    Janey T.

    Ordered the chicken and rice which amounted to $20 and it was delicious! Tasted healthy and loved the sauce that went with the rice!

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    Ada L.

    Chaiyo by PAI is located within TABLE Food Hall located on the 4th floor of CIBC Square, accessible by either escalator or stairs. It is accessible via the PATH and Scotiabank Arena. There are currently 4 vendors open within the shared space, Chaiyo being one of them. The concept of Chaiyo is Thai street food in a fast casual environment. There are dishes you can order which are prepared on the spot or a hot table in which you can choose several items. There are also bottled beverages like PAI's Thai iced tea. My friend and I stopped by Chaiyo on a Monday evening. The food hall was pretty empty although there were a few tables with customers. We ordered our food and we were given an electronic buzzer which would light up and buzz once our food was ready. Food wise, I ordered the khao mun gai (Thai-style Hainanese chicken rice) and my friend ordered a shrimp pad thai. We both shared the dishes and both were equally delicious. The rice in the khao mun gai had flavours of ginger and was extremely flavourful! Overall, great new space and concept by the owners of PAI. A bit pricey but eating here once in a while is okay. It's a great thing that the food hall is somewhat hidden where not a lot of people know about it currently.

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    Eileen L.

    I personally love Pai and Thai food, but this was a miss for me and my friends. Chaiyo is located in the new food hall on the 4th floor in the CIBC square. We came here for lunch on a weekday, and we both got the two dishes+carb option. For the carb you can choose between fried rice, noodles, salad, and steamed rice. But when I asked for salad, they said they didn't have any ... For the sides I got stir fried calamari with curry, and sweet & sour fish, and I ended up getting noodles as the carb. This was over $20 after tax and tip, which is expensive for food court. The food I got was also cold, and only tasted ok. The calamari was plain tasting, and I did not like the noodles. The sweet and sour fish was tasty though. There were free small chili oil containers, I tried one and it was very good, quite spicy. People behind the counter provided quick and efficient service. If I'm ever craving Pai I would go to the restaurant instead of this food court, it is too expensive and the food did not taste the best.

    Elaine S.

    Another CIBC food court try, I love steamed chicken so I had to give this a try. The only disappointment to this meal was it was a very small portion for the price point. I was still very hungry from the meal but all the flavors were there. The sauce was a nice touch to tie it all together. I will be coming back here to try their other dishes, so maybe my opinions will change.

    KHAO MUN GAI Hainanese chicken rice, with poached chicken on ginger-garlic rice with winter melon soup. A must try!
    Aileen J.

    I've always wanted to try Hainanese chicken rice and my first trying the dish from Chaiyo did not disappoint. You can order the chicken crispy or poached. I had the poached version which I think is the traditional way of making this dish and it was delicious. However, the rice for me was the star of the show. It was so flavourful! The winter melon soup was also a great accompaniment and was quite tasty. I didn't add the ginger and garlic sauce as the dish was already great as is.

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    Solid chicken pad Thai. Good portion. Delicious. Made fresh to order. Would definitely be back.

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    Lao Lao Bar

    Lao Lao Bar

    4.3
    (166 reviews)
    2.5 km

    I'm definitely coming back here!…read more We ordered the Tapioca dumplings, the beef messemen curry, and the mango and purple sticky rice. Wow! It was all so tasty. The tapioca dumplings are unlike anything I've tasted before. They serve it with a side of lettuce, mint and peanuts. I liked the dumplings better without the sides they served! The lettuce and other add ons dim the flavors of the dumplings. So I prefer just eating the dumplings straight on. The Messemen curry was so flavorful and the beef was so tender! I'm a big fan. If you're a fan of Thai curries then you'll definitely like this! The Mango purple sticky rice dessert was also really tasty! It had a tasty coconut sorbet and it all went really well together. Service was good, food came out quickly, vibes were good. No complaints here!

    Having visited Lao Lao before, I had the perfect excuse to return: catching up with dear friends I…read morehadn't seen in quite some time. Unfortunately, the day took an unexpected turn when I had to go to the hospital, and for a while I thought I wouldn't make it at all. As a testament to both the kindness of my friends and the exceptional staff at Lao Lao, they were able to accommodate us even though I arrived nearly two hours late on a busy Saturday evening. Originally, our table was only reserved until 8:00 p.m.--the exact time I finally arrived. Thankfully, with the help of our incredible server, Savanna N., everything worked out. Her professionalism, warmth, and willingness to help truly made the evening possible. More than anything, I hoped the wait would be worthwhile for my friends, who were visiting for the first time. I'm happy to say they absolutely loved it--especially the outstanding hospitality and customer service. A huge thank you to Savanna and the entire team for making us feel so welcome. As for the food, every dish was delicious. Nothing disappointed. The papaya salad was such a hit that we ordered it twice. The Beef Massaman Curry, Crispy Lao Spiced Chips, Banana Leaf Steamed Fish, and the seasonal Vermicelli Noodle in Chicken Coconut Red Curry were all exceptional. Although it had been about a year since my last visit, I was delighted to see that Lao Lao remains consistently excellent in its food, quality, and service. Bravo!

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    Main dining room
    Green Papaya fritters. Must order.
    Green Papaya fritters. Must order.
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    Koh Lipe

    Koh Lipe

    4.1
    (391 reviews)
    1.8 km
    $$

    I would just have to say that we are glad we decided to walk through the doors. We started off with…read moreappetizers of the fried pork and grilled curry squid and the dipping sauce was amazing just like home. We were unable to take pictures because they we're eating so fast. We decided to order just a couple main dishes and they were also amazing. The flavors from the curry noodles were very rich and creamy and absolutely delicious. The drunken noodles had a perfect blend of spices just like Hometown and we will definitely go back to try this and the rest of the stuff on the menu again. The service was amazing, we were greeted by the host with a warm welcome, and the waiter was also very kind. It is a true authentic Thai restaurant and the food and flavors are expected and reflect from the culture. Ambience is just like the islands of why the title of the name is there and the decorations are amazing. Let's talk about dessert, the pandan toast was out of this world. Top two with the coconut ice cream and the decorations and the display was already worth $1 million photo. The flavor was not overwhelmingly sweet but Rich at the same time. Thank you for your hospitality and kindness and delicious food and we will definitely be back soon to try the rest of the menu.

    This is a quaint Thai restaurant on Baldwin that has become very popular since inclusion on the…read moreMichelin recommended list. I was quite impressed with it... probably rate it slightly higher than Pai and Thai Barn Na. Food (4.5/5) - nice menu with lots of variety and overall good food quality. - Khao Neow Gaeng - this is one of their signature dishes and was fantastic! Stir fried pineapple curry with coconut curry sticky rice. What a great mix of items with great flavour, served in a half pineapple. - Khao Soi - a nice flavourful mix with a tasty curry broth. - Moo Tod - fried pork belly served with a lime sauce. This one was just OK imo... bit on the dry side. - Pandam Toast with Coconut Ice Cream - a really tasty dessert with a toasted custard piece and creamy ice cream. Service (4.25/5) - this place gets busy but they are fairly well staffed and keep an eye on the tables to make sure people are moving through quickly. Maybe can appear a bit standoffish for that reason but not rude at all. Atmosphere (4.25/5) - it has two levels for dining and also a small patio out front. Not as elaborate or upscale an interior as Pai but functional. Overall (4.4/5) - A definite repeat to try some of the other dishes. Be aware that it can get very busy so book with reservations.

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    Hanging fish in the interior.
    Hanging fish in the interior.
    Luok Jhim  (Steamed Shrimp, Mussels, Squid & Fish with Chili Lime Saucehttps://www.instagram.com/the.wanderin.foodie/)
    Luok Jhim (Steamed Shrimp, Mussels, Squid & Fish with Chili Lime Saucehttps://www.instagram.com/the.wanderin.foodie/)
    Khao Neow Gaeng (stir-fried pineapple curry chicken with coconut curry sticky rice)

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    Khao San Road

    Khao San Road

    3.9
    (1.8k reviews)
    1.3 km
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    Toronto's Thai food scene never fails to disappoint. Whenever I'm there, I got to try a new Thai…read morerestaurant to see how it fairs up to the other ones. This time we ended up at Khao San Road, which was busy from the get go. We got there a couple minutes before opening at 5pm, and before you knew it, there was a line waiting behind us. Inside was quite spacious between tables, and they were playing throwback tracks. We ordered a mango salad to share, which was okay but not my favourite. It got really sour near the end but next time I would try the papaya salad instead. For my personal main, I got the Pad Thai with no spice. It was still very flavourful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. One thing I appreciate is that the portion size is huge!! For me, this could've easily been 2, if not 3 meals. The Thai iced tea was also really good but on the sweeter side. A good restaurant to try if you're coming from out of town, wouldn't be disappointed.

    My friend and I came here for dinner on a Wednesday evening. It was very busy, but we were able to…read moreget a table after a short wait. Food: I ordered the garlic tofu to start. It was breaded in panko and was very good! For my entree, I ordered the tofu/veggie panang curry. This was surprisingly not as liquid as I was expecting. However, it was very good! Service: Service was friendly but a tad slow. They were quite busy though, so it was understandable. Our server was busy running around the entire time we were there. TL;DR - good food and reasonably slower service when busy.

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    Khao San Road
    Khao Soi with Chicken (~CAD$22)
    Khao Soi with Chicken (~CAD$22)
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    Chaiyo by PAI - thai - Updated August 2026

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