Food was very good. Vibe is good too. The only complaint is it's a bit on the pricy side read more

Maenam - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Love the chef tasting menu! Lots of options and we were not disappointed with any of the dishes. The waitstaff were also very helpful and kind, and the modern feel of the restaurant does not take away from the familiar Thai flavors you would expect. The food was more than filling and we had lots to take home as well. Always recommends their curries and appetizers. read more

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Modern take on Thai cuisine means milder flavours and less oily dish. We came in on a Sunday night and there were no reservations left. Luckily, there were still seating for walk-ins. I was surprised by how dim the place was and how lively the ambience. It was a bit on the loud side. We started with a Thai and ginger (I think?) honestly can't remember, but the drink was quite sweet and I didn't really taste the hint of galangal or whichever hint of Thainess. For appetizer we tried po tak hot and sour seafood soup. The soup was very clean and refreshing tasting. Not heavy at all, filled with seafood. The hot and sourness was very balanced, a bit on the mild side if you were expecting some serious zing. Stir fry Thai long green eggplant and pork. One word, YES. The pork was super crispy and tender. Like bacon, but thicker slices and smokier. Eggplant was bomb as well. Soft insides and a chewier skin. Braised lamb shank with Penang curry. Lamb was fall apart tender from the bone. But the actual meat was a bit stringy and tough (if that even makes sense). Curry sauce was very savoury and the fried lotus root gave it a nice crunch. Green curry of sturgeon. The curry tasted light but full of flavours, and a bit of sweetness. Fish was tender and goes so well with rice. read more

Made a reservation and came here on a rainy night... I was really excited to try Thai food in Vancouver! Overall, the meal was... Okay. The chicken wings on the chef special menu and the roti were fantastic. The Pad Thai was bland and clammy. The brussel sprout salad was okay. I'm glad I tried it but it's not a place I'm dying to go back to any time soon. Service was friendly and they have dividers between tables are COVID safety. read more

Why would anyone want to eat here? To get drunk with friends, because when you're drunk you're not going to taste the food or care about the loud college pub ambience. It's a pub masquerading as a restaurant. You certainly wouldn't want to take a date you cared about here because not only will both of you think the food sucks (if you came to dine, that is), you'll pay an enormous bill for very little quantity and quality. She might even think you're an idiot if you asked her to go dutch because she'll be paying for your mistake for choosing this place. Now onto the food: bland tasteless curry, very small proportion, $25. Eggplant + pork jowls - something that tasted right out of the food court (ie: heavy-handed careless flavoring sitting awhile under a heat lamp), $29. Roti was not the usual delightful Thai flaky bread that tears apart almost like cotton candy, no it was more like flat bread biscuits (that you'd find in a pub). With no dipping sauce! $10 for that. Total bill $77 including one beer and tax. For that kind of money, I would've had two nice meals at any Thai restaurant, or a nice dinner at Joe Forte's with proper ambience. I think this place is about the drinks, not the food. So I got a taste alright - a bad taste in my mouth after paying for small portions of crap. Left on an empty stomach and empty wallet. Lastly, service was sympathetic, let's put it that way. Server knew we were there for the food and it did not deliver. read more

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Great modern Thai's restaurant. I actually think it should be 3.5 instead of 4. The restaurant is nicely decorated and all their dishes are different than a traditional place. For each of their dish that we ordered, I found something that I like and something that's a little bit off (too salty or the meat could be more tender). Overall, you should try it once. read more

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Best Thai Restaurant! The chef's definitely know what they're doing here. Every single dish we ordered was perfect. The Phad Thai looks were chewy and had the perfect seasoning. The eggplant pork jowl was cooked perfectly. the smocked duck white curry was super unique and so tasty, I've never had anything like it. They also have a set course option, definitely will be back to try it! read more

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Had the tasting menu. The clam soup was so spicy, (I don't remember seeing a warning on the menu). It would be nice if the server notified us that it was "the spiciest thing on the menu." It was delicious, just too spicy. We tried the tasting menu, it was good portion wise but I felt the flavours were not traditional, this was especially apparent with the tuna curry. That dish was puzzling, too sweet and salty at the same time. Lamb & green beans were good. Beef salad was good but just a bit too saturated with flavour. It would have been nice to taste the greens more because they were soaked in sauce. Desserts were pretty good, nice environment, service could have been more attentive. I don't remember them coming to check on us. We had 4 different people serve us during our meal and 2 of them spoke really fast so we couldn't understand what they were saying. read more

The menu is creative with a mixture of different flavors normally not found in most thai restaurants. The tom ka coconut mushroom soup, pad thai, and ling cod dish were amazing! We thought the pork ribs and penang curry was good, but not as amazing as the previous dishes. The service was attentive and friendly. read more

Maenam - pad thai - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Absolutely incredible flavours. The chef's prowess in these dishes were remarkable. Hot and sour soup like no others, 8 spice ling cod is drool worthy. Followed by the eggplant and crispy pork jowl, can't underestimate the way this eggplant is cooked--absolutely addictive. Best Thai in Kitsilano in my opinion. Hats off read more

Maenam - Eggplant & Crispy Pork Jowel - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Excellent food service and ambience. Would recommend and done there again. Delicious! read more

Just so you know, pest control is a huge issue here. They've been cited for it in the past and when I've walked by recently, it's clearly still a problem. I get it - restaurants attract pests but you need to figure out how better to manage. Food is good but we have lots of Thai options with less rodents... read more

Went for the tasting menu, at $65USD/each it was really reasonably priced and the food was amazing. Didn't try a single thing we didn't like and I'll be thinking about that lamb stir-fry for awhile, it was so good. Our server was kind, they seated us earlier than our reservation and service was fast. (We were there on a Tuesday night.) read more

Came here and over-ordered so I could try a bit of everything. We ordered a Thai iced tea, grilled Thai sausage and crispy rice salad, penang curry with beef, eggplant and pork belly, and pad thai. Out of all 3 mains, I enjoyed the penang curry the most. All the dishes were delicious but I found the penang curry the be the most sophisticated. Pad thai had big portions. Only thing I wasn't a fan of was $3 for rice. Full review and more pics on my blog: https://sincerelyloewe.com/maenam-upscale-thai-food-in-kitsilano/ read more

Maenam - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This was recommended to us so we came to try for dinner. It's a small restaurant on West 4th close to Burrard. The menu selection doesn't look that impressive at first glance but on close reading there are some standouts deserving of attention. There was a seasonal paper menu on the table. We tried a bunch of dishes. We had the organic poached chicken hot and sour soup, Thai sausage and crispy rice starter, duck curry for two, Ling cod entree, and pad Thai. The chicken soup reminded me of chicken pho ga. It was closer to a Vietnamese soup except for the galangal and sour flavours. The Thai sausage and crispy rice was tasty with alot of toppings and nice crunch. The duck curry for two was nicely done. Was a bit hesitant to order this didn't seem like smoked duck breast was the right protein for curry but was pleasantly surprised. The duck breast was tender and the smoky flavoured paired really well with this type of creamy curry sauce. It was really delicious with the house made roti and jasmine rice. Also tried the Madai crudo from the seasonal menu and this was quite different sashimi fish in a creamy type sauce. Not the typical Thai dish. The Pad Thai was spot on and the best I had in a long time. It's authentic Pad Thai with just the right balance of noodle toppings and fresh bean sprouts and chives. We also had a few cocktails and the Ginger Thai cocktail was the perfect blend of ginger and spice. Service was friendly and attentive. It's a good place to have cocktails and dine in. There is also a street style patio and bonus is Rain or Shine ice cream is next door. Overall if you're looking for Thai fusion dining in this area this is a good spot to hit. read more

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I used to go to quite a few different Thai restaurants in Vancouver, but after spending about a month in Thailand last year, Maenam is now the only Thai restaurant I'll eat at in the city. Nothing else really comes close tbh. If you are looking for authentic, modern Thai cuisine this is the place. While I will say, the service has been a bit hit and miss in the past, the food has always been amazing so that has always kept me coming back again and again because it's just that good. Recently, the service has been great anyways, warranting a full 5 star review. The menu seems to always be slightly changing, however they're are always a few constants that remain the same. I've tried so many different things here and I can't think of anything that I've ever been disappointed by. Now I seem to have a bit of a formula for when I come here based on my favourites. I usually start off with a salad, they are always delicious (The sweet corn salad is my current favourite) followed by either a green or yellow fish curry. Both are so good! The green is usually little spicier. Personally I prefer the lighter green and yellow curries to the red curry. The vegetarian curry is also AMAZING and I'm not vegetarian. It's quite rich and so satisfying. I'll also usually get the pad Thai (with prawns) because it's so good and flavourful and never mushy and makes great left overs. Oh and don't forget the roti and rice. I'm always so satisfied after this meal:) read more

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We had dinner at Maenam tonight. For some reason, I thought it was authentic Thai food but it wasn't (more fusion). Food were delicious but pricey (don't blame them considering the area). My only concern was service. The server forgot to come by and take my order and she also forgot my hot sauce for my pad thai. At the end, while I was counting my money, a different server just peered over my shoulder waiting to collect my money. I felt that this was unprofessional and exceptionally rude. Since it wasn't authentic Thai food, I don't think I would come back. read more

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Amazing place! Excellent service, high quality food, and nice atmosphere. My date and I went here and we were seated within seconds, and the aroma of the place hit our noses immediately. We became hungry then! Our waitor was very patient, friendly, and knowledgeable of the wine selections. We ended up getting a bottle of Brouily and it was so good! As for food, we got: Vegetarian (mushroom and banana)Thai soup (for 2) - creamy, strong coconut flavour, and the whole chillies added that kick that we both hoped for. What I didn't like was that I didn't taste or had bananas in my soup. As well, the tangy flavour was a bit too strong for me 8 spice ling cod - very caramelized, crispy coating. The balance between sweet and savoury flavours was perfect! Duck leg confit with crispy taro chips. I was surprised with the presentation of the dish: the duck leg was shredded or hand pulled and tossed - it looked like a salad. With that said, the ingredients and flavours really went well together! Overall, the dishes had strong thair flavours but to me, this place is more of a thai-inspired restaurant because the dishes are very contemporary. The place was a bit noisy during the time we went so it was hard to have a conversation I would definitely come back for more. read more

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i have to give this place a 4 star aside from i love spices on my foods i am so delighted with the twists they made on traditional authentic thai cuisines.another restaurants under chef angus An's belt. Another busy place that making reservation will be a big advantage,street meter parking,full bar.not so big place,less decors but i love the tables and chairs. Service is excellent a bit slow but still good.noise level is more than average. We visited the place one dinner time we ordered a lot for share plates so we can taste most of the amazing dishes from the menu. our drinks includes chaba cloud and thai ice tea which are all good the for our foods we had the fallowing entries; batal leaf miang-amazing presentation taste good as well,we had the steam mussels c lemon grass and thai basil well this one for me is very ordinary but still not bad,we had the tom gati chicken coconut soup mmmmm this one i really love i ate with my rice(i am asian),hot and sour baby pork ribs this dish resembled our SINIGANG in the Philippines taste very good aswell,we also ordered thai long greeneggplant and pork stir fry,gang kau-tumeric curry of grilled sirloin beef this one is the bomb shell meat is so tender plus the blending of flavors is so perfect good with rice or bread, we ordered few more dishes all in all they were all delish. This place is must visit restaurant specially for spicy food lovers. Good for group/family/ well i am not sure for kids Accept credit/debit and cash reasonable pricing for what you gonna get. read more

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Started with shrimp cupcake 5+ yelp tiny cupcake but packs a huge flavor punch. Grilled thai sausage crispy rice salad 5 yelp Green curry local sturgeon 4 yelp Masama lamb shank 4.5 yelp Stir fried egg plant - no pork jowl, they sold out. 4 yelp Service 5 yelp Value 3 yelp read more

We tried their chef tasting menu which was very affordable and absolutely delicious. Our server described each of our meals and every plate we tried had innovative uses of different ingredients. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Wow very impressive meal with friends from Europe. We ordered the papaya salad , dumplings, roti, pad Thai , cod three ways & the fried squid. Loved all the layers of flavours in the different dishes . The service was excellent. Highly recommend read more

Excellent food. Every dish was amazing. We shared our plates. Green curry with prawns, pad Thai with chicken and tofu, crispy cod, Tom kha gai soup. Cocktails are all very unique and tasty. Do it. read more

Great selection and everything was delicious. Loved the crispy rice and spicy sausage. Pad Thai was great and the Brussels sprouts were very flavorful with the almond slices. read more

I'm not from Vancouver but I go to Maenam every time I visit. Even if it means packing myself into a crowded bus to head on over to Kits. Quite simply it's the best Thai I've had anywhere. Never been to Thailand, full disclosure. I always get the Thai and Ginger cocktail it has hints of berries (cassis) and a really cool ginger taste that makes it a bit spicy and a bit tart at the same time. It tastes like it has no alcohol. For this dinner we shared the one vegan dish that had fennel, tofu, squash and kale and we also had the braised lamb curry khao soi dish. Both dishes were through the roof in terms of flavour but not too spicy (we asked them to tone it down). The lamb was falling off the bone and so so moist. Nothing to complain about at all Two dishes with rice was plenty. We were both full and we took a bit home in a doggy bag. Will keep coming back for sure. read more

Came here for dinner and was told we were only able to order from the dineout menu. Their dineout menu is different, we had to pick 4 entrees to share between the two of us and for dessert, it'll be one each. This place is small, modern, and a fusion place.This is a fine dining thai place with dishes at a minimum of $15 (majority of appies are $20). We started off with the hot and sour halibut soup, grilled wild salmon salad, green curry, and the stir fried hanger steak with holy basil. We then had smoked coconut sorbet for dessert. Hot and Sour Halibut Soup Omg, yum!! The flavors were amazing! Sourness from the lime, and heat from the red peppers, this soup hit the spot! Very savory!! Salmon Salad Salad was small, but they did not skimp out on salmon. Nothing special. Green Curry Halibut My gf and I love green curry! We ordered it here and it came on a plate. There wasn't as much sauce as I'm use to (from other restaraunts), but the flavor was good. Since sauce was limited, there was a lot halibut. Stir Fried Hanger Steak with Holy Basil To us this was ok, we aren't big meat eaters but chose this since everything else was fish. I'm sure guys would love this! Coconut Sorbet with Sea Salt This was ok, we much prefer regular vanilla and/or coconut ice cream. It is good, mixture of salty and sweet. You can definetly taste the sea salt. Thai Ice Tea Ok, this was totally disappointing. This has got to be the worst thai ice tea I've ever had. The mixture was off and it wasn't milky, smooth, sweet or taste any tea. There was way too much ice at top and since there's this whole no straw thing, you could probably see that I was drinking water/ice the entire time. I wasn't even able to stir the damn drink. Definetly do not order this here. Overall, this was a good experience. My gf and I loved this place. It is on the pricier side, but it was good! It's not your average thai place, it's like a thai fusion place, but this fusion place was good. Will come back and try their mussels! read more

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My nephew took me to this quaint, wonderful restaurant while vacationing in Vancouver. We had the tasting menu which consisted of at least 5 categories of food. Each one stood alone as fantastic in taste and visually. The little restaurant didn't hold many people but that made it quaint and intimate. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this lovely restaurant! read more

Amazing establishment. It's o5ne of those event that you can talk about for years to come. The stars on our dinner were the a) lobster clay pot with pork vermicelli, & b) black pepper crab. The black pepper crab's aromatics, the complex herbs and the heat level was do well balanced that I had to rethink to just what happened here. For a minute I thought I was going to be overwhelm by the black pepper heat but the sweet flavor kick in. Then the smokiness' arrived just in time to make you want to take another bite. The lobster clay pot was cooked perfectly along with the vermicelli. The rice vermicelli was cooked to perfection without tasting soggy while soaking in all the lobster juice. Service team was perfect. Always there when you need them without having to lift your arm to attract their attention. read more

2024 has been the hardest year of my life. My family is in turmoil after my 31 year old daughter Mee-Mee moved back home after she failed her online certification to become a Dog Obedience Trainer for the second time. I love Mee-Mee but her very reactive cocker spaniel (Pepper) has been a big challenge for my family. Pepper is a horrible animal and broke into my office and ruined several piles of extremely important tax documents I had taken home from work without permission and now I am scared that I will be badly reprimanded or even fired if I am not able to Scotch tape the damaged documents back together (which will be nearly impossible because many of them were either completely shredded or ingested during Pepper's rampage). She is a cute dog but she has jeopardized everything I have ever worked for professionally. It would break Mee-Mee if she knew what her beloved dog has done so I have chosen to cover for Pepper and have now told my family that I destroyed the documents MYSELF because I've been too stressed this tax season. Needless to say they were worried and generously offered to bring me in my favourite take-out from Maenam. It was so good and the love and care my family showed me has fueled me to do some extra tape repair to the mountain of irreparably damaged tax documents that I will need to return to my clients on Monday morning. Thank you Maenam for a truly special meal with my family and for giving me the strength to keep Pepper's atrocious behaviour a secret from Mee-Mee for one more day! read more

With so many wonderful accolades on Maenam, this seemed to be the perfect restaurant to try that wasn't west coast farm to table. They're on Vancouver's best restaurant list and even in Canada's Top 100 restaurants. Like I said... well regarded for it's flavours and service. In Toronto we have our own regarded fine dining Thai restaurant but it hasn't seen the same awards or nods as here. In comparison, I'm a bit of a loss at what happened to the Thai flavours in our dishes. Maenam is right beside my other 2 fantastic discoveries in Kitsilano... Fable and Rain or Shine ice cream. It's a nice spot ... modern warmth but leaning towards the minimalist. The golden hues of the many wood panels help keep the noise level down. It's needed a bit as we could clearly hear the tables beside us and their family debates. Service here is efficient and quick but we were missing any of the warmth or active interest that we experienced in Fable or Nightingale. It just seemed... a bit functional and that's it. There's nothing wrong with it but I would hope service be a bit more welcoming for a restaurant of this calibre. The menu reads really well with a lot of variety of vegetarian, seafood, and meat dishes. A lot of interesting dishes that go beyond the mundane pad thai and khao soi. With a bit of help from the staff, we were able to pick 3 dishes to start and see where it takes us. I'm honestly glad we did this cause we were struck on how small these plates were for the price point ... especially compared to the amazing dinner at Fable a few days before. Brussel Sprout Salad - This was a nice side to have ... sprouts cut thick and then fried up crisp. There is an Asian-esque sauce that is savoury and leaning towards a darker soy flavour. But one thing that I noticed quickly... good but not Thai. It was missing the sour bright citrus or the pungent fermented notes of fish sauce. Yes there was an underlying sweet note but then it just resembled a sweet soy sauce which could be Japanese or Indonesian. 3.5/5 8 Spice ling cod - This was a main but what arrived was more of a shared plate portion. Smaller definitely but not minuscule. I believe whoever is cooking is executing well as this one had tender soft cod encrusted in a hot crunchy crust that wasn't too thick. That was well done but the sauce is where it faltered. Yes it was a nice garlicky thick glaze that had a sweet undertone to it but ... once again, it was missing the Thai flavours. No acidity, bitterness, or pungent flavours... just soy, garlic, and sugar. And the sauce was quite syrupy sticky... it ruined the crispy crust quite quickly. 3.5/5 Stir fry of beef rib & holy basil - Tender beef rib was easy to tear into with just a fork. This dish had a bit more variety of vegetables thrown into it and giving it more visual appeal. I liked this one a bit more as it didnt have a stick glaze that just made every bit too sticky. The only big issue again is flavour. It's not bad but it's just generic Asian. It's missing the Thai undertones ... no sour, sweet, or pungent. Just soya sauce with a hint of herbs. 3.5/5 I would say that the overall execution and cooking of the dishes were good... nothing was wrong there but the flavours were not Thai. Perhaps this is modified to suit a more North American palate but I was hoping more of the boldness and sharp balanced tastes that I've come to appreciate in the cuisine. Comparing this dinner to a few doors down at Fable, this one was more expensive for considerably less good food and flavours weren't a stand out. It's unfortunate but I can't recommend this spot for good Thai food. read more

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Maenam is so good but soooo spicy LOL. Absolutely loved the hot and sour soup although make sure you don't get eat the peppers! They had to give me a cup of milk after I ate one of those . Also tried the green fish curry which was super delicious and the pad thai. If you love Thai food and you love spicy u must come here !! read more

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Yes Maenam yes! My family popped into Maenam for lunch a month ago and had great experience. Good beer list and great menu options. We had the mussels to start (huge and juicy with a delicious broth) Pad Thai, Papaya Salad, Pork and Eggplant and Green Curry. Talk about flavour!! I loved all the dishes and it was enough for four people. Portion sizes are perfect. The service was excellent and the waiter knew exactly what to recommend. I highly recommend you check this place out in the Kits area. It's located on 4th which is perfect for an afternoon stroll and shop! Also, love that you can make a reservation as this place can get very popular! read more

Maenam - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great food! Was a recommendation and I am very glad we took it. We did the tasting menu and had some cocktails instead of the wine pairing. There was such diverse set of dishes. Each one complemented the next. What stood out the most to me was a short rib panang curry. Panang is rich already but then you got the beef short rib on top of it, oye was it amazing. Would highly recommend getting the chefs tasting. read more

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Went to try their lunch menu. The Pad Thai was stellar- and I'm a huge fan of the Roti, the other two dishes we got were good but not amazing. The waitstaff was excellent and knowledgeable. They also have a pretty good alcohol selection, and are completely fine with making simple drinks off-menu, (G&T's for example). I would definitely come back to get the Pad Thai and try out more of their menu. read more

Maenam - Tom Ka Chicken Soup, Pad Thai, Khao Soi Curry, Roti - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The chef's tasting menu is the way to go! What a wonderful selection of dishes! We couldn't decide what to order, so splurged on the tasting menu. There was some spice in the soup that took me some time to get over; the heat in my throat couldn't be quenched. Otherwise the flavors in all the dishes were delish! read more

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I was looking forward to trying Maenam but unfortunately was disappointed. I ordered on Uber eats the green curry halibut, purple eggplant with crispy pork belly, and original crispy Thai chicken wings. The green curry halibut came in a bowl that was less than half full. There was barely any curry or halibut. The purple eggplant with crispy pork belly was so chewy and dry. There was also hardly any pork belly. The worst was the long curly hair stuck on one of the chicken drum sticks that put me off for the rest of the meal. For the price I paid, it was not worth it. Unfortunately I won't be ordering again from Maenam. read more

Maenam - Hairy drumstick - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Literally the best chicken curry I have ever had - so flavourful and tender! I have had this dish both in the restaurant and for take-out during COVID and it's just as good at home. They do not skimp on quality or portions. My partner said the Pad Thai & Tom Yum was also incredible, loaded with veggies and chicken. read more

Maenam - Red Curry, Tom Yum & Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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It's one of the best restaurant we have ever been to in Vancouver. The space us cozy and beautiful, lots of plants. The service was awesome, they explain everything they serve! And the food, it's delicious and flavorful! I wanted to try everything, to be honest. Id recommend the lamb shank, the scallop wafer and the green curry halibut! We will definitely come back, it's a must try! If you love Asian and Thai, give them a visit! read more

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Came here with some friends and we did the chef's tasting menu. First off, the amount of food is huge! It felt like the dishes just kept coming and coming and coming!! All of the food was great, about half of the plates were remarkably good and the other half very good but not great. A+ for the service, especially considering we noted that one member of our party had to leave somewhat early to catch a flight so they made sure our food came out quickly so he could leave on time. Great spot and we will definitely be back! read more

This place is good. I would never say this place is bad but it's definitely not what I'm looking for when it comes to Thai food. It feels like it's Thai food catered to boujee westerners. A high end Thai experience, if you will. The food is tasty but it's inauthentic and too expensive for what it is. But I guess that's the kind of thing I should be expecting from a restaurant in Kerrisdale. Overall, good to try if you're curious but would not come back. read more