We had a delicious dinner outside on the sidewalk... Mango salad, fried spring rolls and chicken satay. Staff is lovely and made some nice recommendations and suggestions. Thanks for delicious! Great retro cocktail glasses will definitely stop back. read more

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Was looking for a place to eat and avoid the rain while walking down Queen Street and I stumbled across this quaint Thai restaurant. I was highly pleased by the service and the food was pleasant. Chef Top and the waiters did a wonderful job making sure our table was attended to. I suggest adding the french fries with the in-house seasoning to your meal. read more

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First time coming here and I would definitely come back! I had the tom yum soup and the green curry and it was very good. The soup was very flavourful and had a lot of mushrooms and tomatoes, and 2 shrimp in it. The green curry had a very aromatic smell and taste. I forgot to ask them to make it less spicy, but even with the regular amount of spice it was pretty mild, which is what I wanted, but if you want the spiciness up a notch, you should probably tell them. There was also a lot of chicken and bamboo shoots inside the curry! I was so full I even got a take home container. The atmosphere isn't too bad, but it was extremely crammed and the seats are stools so I had no choice but to leave my bag on the floor. The servers were also trying their best to keep up but it was quite busy on a Friday night. read more

Nana - Tom Yum Soup - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Walked in during a Sunday evening without a reservation and was able to be seated once the whole group arrived. The menu is reflective of many Khao San Road with menu of the familiar choices. Be aware that they do not do any ingredient substitutions or adjust the spice levels for any of their regular dishes. I think there was two dishes which you could choose a spice level for. So be careful if you don't like spicy stuff! I had my staple of Khao Soi and it was good. It was not as hot (temperature wise) as I wanted because I like my soup boiling hot but the chicken was good and the dish was well flavoured. The atmosphere of the restaurant is interesting also. The inside was decorated like you are sitting outside in a market with banners, complete with plastic stools. read more

Nana - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Absolutely ridiculous customer service. Ordered food from here via ubereats and I explicitly stated in the comment (Please put utensil in the order) and checked the utensils option. The food came with nothing inside the bag -no utensils. This was late at night and I was at a library where I had no access to utensils. I could not eat the food without utensils and so called the restaurant. The guy picked up the phone and then didn't seem to care and thought it was funny. Ordered $30 takeout and ended up not being able to eat it. Ridiculous. read more

The food, specifically the spring rolls were amazing! The service was fast and efficient and friendly

To be honest, I was a little nervous coming in here after seeing the reviews. Nonetheless, my friend said it was good so we came here anyway. Unlike some of the recent reviews, I think this place is quite tasty! The only downside to this place is that I was quite thirsty after it so they definitely put in a lot of fish oil/flavorings. Nonetheless, the portions are perfect (if not a little big) and the flavors are rich. Now onto the food; 1. mi ga ti with pork - I LOVED this and will certainly get this again. I'm a fan of Khao Soi but wanted to try something different and I think I like this just as much if not more! 2. pad prik king with chicken - nothing special. If you see something else on the menu that you want, go with that instead. This has a nice spicy kick to it but nothing impressive 3. vietnamese style spring rolls with pork & crab - a worthy appetizer. It was crunchy and fresh Overall, a belly rubbing meal. I'll certainly be back. Make a reservation beforehand so you don't have to wait! read more

I would give this 3.5 stars. Good: the food was quite delicious. It was a little more saltier than I would like it, but the flavours were great! The atmosphere was fun, hipster and trying to replicate a Thailand scene. I ordered the chicken pad Thai and satay skewers. The service was okay and was able to get a seat after we put our name down on the waitlist (15mins wait) Bad: i thought it was definitely pricey for what they were serving. A little cramped. I just couldn't justify paying that much for a thai meal when the food was good, and not amazing. read more

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Nana Hack: How to Eat Bangkok-style Street Food on Queen West 1) Don't come famished: Like Sukho Thai (4*s) and Khao San Road (4*s), this hip, colourful Thai restaurant is busy at all hours of the day. Depending on your luck, you could wait up to an hour. But Sunday evening around 6-7 pm, there was no wait but the place was at capacity. 2) Thin is in: Squeeze in your tummy! If not you, you will see your servers doing vertical ab-crunches while they bring out your meals. Tables and chairs are so tightly juxtaposed that you'll wish you didn't have that extra scoop from Bang Bang. 3) A gentle hand to rule the land: Utensils are cheap = they have sharp edges. For an extra comfort, bring your own gloves to dine with. Pro tip: use both hands to eat your meal, hold your bowl with one hand and your utensil with the other or else the lightweight bowl will slip. 4) Pay it cool: They take cash, credit, and debit. Plastic card holders, pay at the ledge near the entrance where the two machines are located. 5) No patio, but the decor is a burst of fun. Bonus points for the hidden projector and movie screen. If you're a party of 2, ask to sit at the bar. If you're 4, you'll be seated at the lower tables, which will require you to dine street food style (plastic chairs and tiny tables). 6) Skim their menus: Food suggestions include the fried chicken appetizer (perfect to share for two) and the Khao Soy (almost identical to Sukho Thai's, except the chicken is fried, plus the bean sprouts were a refreshing addition). Their drinks list is like a phone book. An aromatic and spicy edge to Queen West, Nana is a solid 4/5 stars for food and atmosphere. A tad expensive for 2 meals, 1 starter, 1 drink + tax and tip, at around $62. Nana is your culinary passport to the streets of Bangkok. Go for a special occasion. read more

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I have been wanting to try out Nana for the longest time. And when my Yelp friend suggest that to be the "N" for my JEN 5K food crawl, I am IN! Making a reservation via email was A-OK. At least they takes reservation, not like Khao San Road. Our party of 10 were given only 90 minute time frame for our dining experience, which I was ok with that. But then they called me 30 minute before my reservation and left me a message telling me we only have 60 minute for our reservation?!!! because they overbooked?! -5 star Luckily we have our "family style" menu planned ahead and known exactly what to order. (Sorry to my friends as they have to eat whatever I ordered) and with $20 pp budget tax and tips incl as a pre dinner snack. For groups 18% gratuity mandatory. We shared: Satay Grilled Chicken with Peanut Sauce ($11) Fresh Roll with Pork ($8) Vietnamese Style Spring Rolls with Pork & Crab ($9) Southern Fried Chicken Laab ($12) Chef Top's Pad Gra Prao Fried Rice ($16) Pad Prik King Chicken ($15) Pad Mama with Hot Dog ($15) Pad Thai Bolan with Shrimps ($15+$2) Kua Gling Pork Ribs ($16) I like the interesting flavours and the herbs/spices they used. Love all those chili options on the table! Price wise they are definitely on the pricey side with a small portion. Great fun as a night out with a group of friends. Service was fast and efficient. We were able to finish our meals in a hour or so. Will I be back? I doubt it but at least this is a good Thai food option if ever I have craving! read more

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For what you get (quantity and quality), it's darn expensive! First of all, I'm a stickler when in comes to a restaurant's profit margin. I'm all for everyone making a fair living, but the cost of Thai food is such that I felt fleeced paying in excess of $100 for our meal (4 entrées and one appetizer). Our chicken stick was luke warm. I'll tolerate that, but have a tough time accepting it as our table was second from the kitchen. The quantity was just lacking. Won't order again. The entrées were portion controlled. Unfortunately, the flavours were not to my standards. [I had to supplement this meal with another meal afterwards ] If you're out on a date, looking for a clean place with an interesting ambiance, and not adverse to paying, then you've found a place. I for one, will continue searching, and save my desire for Thai food when I visit Thailand. read more

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I LOVE Khao San Road, and seeing that Nana is a Khao San Road Joint, I had to give it a try! Unlike KSR, Nana actually takes reservations. My friend and I went on a Friday night after work. We arrived around 6:45PM and it was surprisingly not packed. The restaurant is narrow with limited seating, so I do recommend making reservations in advance, just in case. My go-to at Thai restaurants is green curry. However, seeing that we made such a trek to Nana (it is quite far from the rest of the Thai restaurants such as Pai and KSR), I decided to try something different. The waitress recommended mi ga ti with pork ($16.95) which is rich noodles in a rich red curry and coconut sauce. It was tasty, rich and flavourful and the portion size was decent. Would recommend! However, as someone who loves trying Thai restaurants across the city, I would prefer the others over Nana, especially given the distance. read more

Nana - Mi ga ti with pork - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you want an authentic Thai street food experience, this is the place... Just stay near a bathroom afterwards to complete the evening. The food itself is tasty and spicy, but the meal left everyone in my group feeling upset later. Even still, I wouldn't call it as well crafted and memorable as its sister Khao San Road. If you want an authentic Thai experience, without the upset stomach, stick to Khao San Road or Pi. read more

Nana - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Given that Khao San Road is one of my favorite restaurants in the city, I'm shocked it took me this long to give Nana a try. We were wandering Queen Street on an exceptionally cold Saturday and, like an oasis in the middle of the desert, Nana appeared before us. We instantly got a table in the middle of the restaurant and I'll admit those weird stools are much more comfortable than I would've anticipated. We tried a couple of things: Vietnamese Style Spring Rolls with Pork & Crab ("vietnamese style spring rolls with a filling of pork, crab, woodear mushroom, carrot & glass noodles, within a light, crispy rice paper exterior. served with a sweet & spicy nam jim dipping sauce"): I've obviously eaten a ton of spring rolls over the years, but holy mackerel was I surprised by this dish. I would easily rank this as one of the best spring rolls I've eaten in my entire life, as it was so crammed full of flavor that I kept discovering new tastes the more I ate it. (Even the crispy rice paper exterior was way, way above average!) Red Curry ("a journey through flavours - starting with the aromas of sweet basil, and kaffir lime, yielding to the subtle sweetness f rom kombucha squash, before unfolding to the true flavours of red curry - the sweet red fruity flesh of the thai chili, that finishes with an intense spicy burn"): I've eaten a lot of red curry in my time, so I was certainly not expecting anything super mindblowing about this one. Boy, was I wrong. This might just be the best red curry I've ever eaten, as it was so jam-packed with flavor and perfectly-cooked ingredients. The spice level was just right, too. I want to eat this dish once a week for the rest of my life. I also want to single out the service, which was attentive and very helpful. read more

Spicy red curry. So yummy. Good portion size. Spring rolls were yummy too. Flavourful! We were a large party and took up most of the space. However service was quick. Drinks took a while but they were busy. And worth the wait. Especially the 'Jin and juice'. Music is old school hip hop. Love the vibe. read more

Nana - Red curry with shrimp and khao soi - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Walked in on a Friday night and ordered the Southern Fried Chicken Laab with a Pad Thai bo lan. This place is okay, I can understand it's hard to compare to Pai or Khao San Road. Pros: We didn't have to wait in a line and the pad Thai tasted good! Cons: Service was slow (I noticed behind the counter that they were frantically packing UberEats orders). Is it just me or are the prices the same for pad thai but portions are smaller here compared to Khao San or Pai? The fried chicken didn't live up to the hype for me, it just tasted okay and was too salty for my liking. They were also out of chicken fresh rolls, which I wanted to try. Bathrooms weren't really clean. read more

Nana - Menu as of June 2018 - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Taking Thai street food to a whole new level! I've been here a few times with friends over the years and it's always remained the same consistency for the menu and level of service. I would recommend making a reservation for if you are with a larger group because the space is tight and it can get really busy in there. I love the decor in the restaurant, as it really reminds you of a night market in the heart of Thailand. The wooden window shades, the plastic stools even the collection of sauces and spices on the tables. My favourite dish is their beef fried rice but I highly recommend you try the chef special of the day if you are being experimental. I've not been disappointed yet. read more

If I stay in Toronto longer, it will be for restaurants like this. Authentic and awesome..

Made a reservation for a Friday night thinking that it would be packed (around 6:45) but when we got there, there were still a few empty tables. That didn't last for very long though, as when we left there was a lineup of people waiting for a table. So if you come, make a reservation just in case! I ordered the pad mama which is basically stir fried mama noodles with regular hot dog sausage in it. It wasn't anything that special - I think it's something that could easily be made at home. Although it was still good, I'd get something else next time. The service was quick and friendly. The restaurant is very narrow with limited seating, but that gives it a cozy feel. Would recommend checking it out, but don't think it compares to the likes of Pai, Sabai Sabai or Khao San Road. read more

Nana - Pad mama with hot dog - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My partner brought me to have a second dinner at Nana after a first dinner elsewhere. I swear I was so bloated and would not have been able to pick up a fork, had the food not blow my damn mind. Yes, I have frequented Khao San Road plenty of times. We ordered the laab kai tod (southern fried chicken salad), chicken pad thai lo ban, and a thai iced tea. The pad thai was so homely and sweet and seriously made me want to hug the home-maker Thai mother that I didn't have. I didn't want to add lime to taste, as I thought no, no. This pad thai could not be made better. But then I did add lime and it was even better. The fried chicken salad really won me over. Swoon, just thinking about it. It is cooked to perfection, balanced, and complex in flavour. You will try to guess each ingredient in hopes of recreating this masterpiece at home. Lastly, I will never revisit a thai restaurant if their thai iced tea did not bode well with me. The thai iced tea here was so thick and unapologetically authentic that you will form an emotional connection with your drink. It was so hard to not order a second glass. As much as I would love to explore the rest of the menu, I would absolutely return to reorder these menu items. As for the service, the servers were always present, happy, informative, and attentive to the guests. My table had a seafood allergy - even after giving the thumbs up to the server to go ahead with a dish with oyster sauce, the chef sent her right back out for double assurance. I felt like my business was genuinely appreciated. It is a lively, fast-paced restaurant with small tables and the right ambiance for a Queen St. West joint. I would recommend here to everyone. read more

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When I got to Nana just after 6 p.m., there were a few tables available. I was the first one there and unfortunately the hostess wouldn't give me a table until all of my friends were there. That was fine with me and I waited at the entrance for my friends. The interior decor of this restaurant deserves a lot of recognition! It was definitely designed to resemble the streets of Bangkok. There were colourful flags stretched across the restaurant, walls that had "shuttered windows", and tables and chairs that resembled the ones that you sit outside on the streets (a lot of Asian countries have these) -- the chairs were the plastic sort. I really loved the feel of the restaurant. I ordered the "Pad Mama with Hot Dog" (Pad Mama Sai Sai Kok). According to their menu, it said that "this is the 'mac 'n cheese' of Thailand, a comforting dish of tasty stir-fried instant noodles with vegetables, oyster sauce, sweet soy & hot dogs (the mama 'tom yum' seasoning pack is added back in for good pressure)." It didn't take too long for the dishes to arrive together. On the table, there was a spread of four different types of spicy sauce and peppers in open containers too. I tried these out for "good measure". I really liked my Pad Mama with Hot Dog dish! It was really just fried instant noodles (the mama brand) but it was fried with Thai spices and had a hint of tanginess to it (probably from the lime juice that I squeezed in). It was really a unique dish made with common ingredients. The spices were indeed "authentic" (as much as I could taste it anyway) and I really liked the noodles! The hot dog was also nothing special -- plain hot dogs -- but they were cut up so that their ends split up like an octopus. Again, this was definitely a comfort food dish. I tried a bite of the Pad Thai Bo Lan from T and that single bite was full of flavour and authentic tastes again. I was impressed! I tried the Yellow Curry Fried Rice with Coconut and liked the yellow curry in the rice. It wasn't too spicy either. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Nana Restaurant and wish I could have tried more of their dishes. This is the type of restaurant that you will want to come into with a group of four to five foodies and share all of the dishes because everything is so flavourful and authentic. read more

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A group of my friends and I decided to come here before our event nearby. We made reservations the day before and had no issues getting a table. I would recommend making reservation ahead of time as when we arrived, the restaurant was packed! Their decor is nice and had plastic chairs to portray Thai street style stalls. The food was good but they ran out of spring rolls at 7 p.m. on a Friday night. The cocktails were Thai versions of gin and tonic, whiskey sour and etc. which was also good but not that different or unique. read more

Acceptable, but definitely not the best. Colourful, community-life atmosphere. But, it's definitely a squeeze. Tables are very close together - if you come here in the winter, you may actually struggle trying to hang your jacket up on the hooks behind you (for fear of hitting the head of the person beside you with your heavy winter coat!). We also thought cleanliness was an issue here - cutlery needed to be wiped down a few times, as did the table. The atmosphere tries to be cute and chic, but there's still a hint of street and industrial (don't know if that was intentional or not). My other half and I are big fans of Khao San Road, so we were hopeful that this place would meet its standards, but it doesn't (far from, in fact). Portions are a tad smaller, and the food just isn't as special or tasty. We ordered the fried chicken and chicken pad thai - it was alright. The fried chicken had good hints of earthiness that was nice and unique, but it was a little too chewy for my liking (more dark meat than white meat). The pad thai was okay - but it didn't taste authentic or as flavourful as I'd like. I'm sure you can find better Thai restaurants in the city with tastier dishes than the ones you can find here. Overall, acceptable, but nothing more than that. read more

Nana - Chicken. - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Came in around dinner time on a Saturday. Got seated at the bar right away, I didn't mind since I went alone. Quickly got a menu and water. Service was okay but my server could've been more friendly. Didn't get a thank you or bye on my way out. Food Tom yum soup to start off was very good and had 2 large pieces of shrimps in it but I just wished the soup had less pieces of lemongrass in it. I don't mind chewing on a few small pieces but some of them were big pieces that I would rather not chew on. I enjoyed the flavour and liked that they had 4 types of chili or hot sauce to use in your food. I would come back for more Tom yum but I feel like $6 should get you a bowl that is a little bigger. I got Pad see ew with chicken as my main and it was pretty good. A little saltier than I'd like as well as sweet but the lime helped tone it down a little. I ate half my noodles since I felt full and got the rest to go. My mom tried the noodles and said it was authentic since she grew up in Thailand. I would come back to try more dishes. read more

Best Thai food in Toronto, really great service and A1 drinks. this is my go to res when I come to Toronto! Really love the green curry and the pad sew read more

It was busy, it was bustling, and it was Thai. That settled that -- we decided to go in and eat there. We had to wait for a few minutes and then were seated on a small table, crowded in on both sides. Sold! In my mind, I imagine eating out in Thailand is similar. Busy street market restaurant. Squeeze in where you can. While I will say that the seats are a bit low and it's hard to avoid brushing against your new dining neighbours when getting to and from your seat, I did not mind so much. It's great for people watchers! However, not everyone is cool with this type of seating. Nor were some of our dining neighbours happy with the wait (from ordering to receiving their meals). We didn't have such a bad time of it. We did have to wait a bit for our food to come out but I found the service to be friendly and helpful if not the most attentive. Naturally they are too busy to keep check up on you regularly, however, my partner has a crustacean allergy and they made sure nothing we ordered would be a problem for him. He found the chicken pad Thai to be okay, nothing too special. I did enjoy the southern fried chicken. It's an app, and I wasn't feeling hungry enough for a main. There's a sizable amount of chicken that comes in the dish. Although I do not fault the servers for being busy and less attentive than other places, I did dock a star because it took us forever to get the bill. Which is irregular, considering how packed they are. Otherwise, I think this place is pretty cool. It sells the vibe well. The food is good. Neither dish was a standout for me, but still good. And it's in the stretch of Queen West that's pretty happening, especially in the warmer months. It def brings some variety to the street. read more

Fabulous Thai food, this place a sister restaurant oF Khao San Road, same taste but smaller venue, more of a local vibe and no line up. Absolutely amazing for Thai food lovers, be aware that when they say "spicy" it's seriously spicy lol read more

We've tried the pad thai and green curry chicken here. Both are tasty enough but my husband and I both agreed that something was a bit off about the flavours. I think that I personally prefer Pai or Khao San Road's versions of these dishes and that might be why this place gets only 3 stars in my opinion... Service was good - not amazing but also nothing to complain about. Prices were comparable to other Thai places downtown - it seems they all have the same pricing of about $15-$18 or so per dish. The portions seem a bit smaller here though. Casual street food gathering place type of vibe to it and loud but serves its purpose if you're looking for somewhere low key and want Thai food. Might come back here but it wouldn't be my first choice. read more

This review is a hard pill for me to swallow simply because I'm a big fan of Khao San Road. But simply put, Nana did nana deliver. I ordered takeout, and so have nothing bad to say about FOH service. If anything they were helpful and friendly. But I know that something's gotta change in that kitchen of theirs. Even the steamed rice was subpar (overcooked and mushy), and their mains left too much to be desired. I should've seen the red flag when Khao San Road's estimated pickup time was "at least an hour" and Nana's was "within 25 minutes" Unfortunately, won't be returning. read more

After some incredible rumor milling to stir up the crowd and a killer popup that brought together nearly a dozen favorite restaurants and food initiatives from across Toronto, Monte Wan has finally delivered his new masterpiece - an ambitious restaurant aiming to shake up the Thai scene in Toronto. Wan's the owner and face of the much-lauded Khao San Road, and while he's no stranger to success, he's well aware of the stagnation plaguing high-end Thai in this city. Satanee Nana is Wan's ambitious attempt to inject innovation into the Toronto Thai scene. And boy does it work! Just four days after opening the cocktail program is waiting in the wings alongside an ice cream partnership with a Kensington standout. But the food is here, and the menu's absolutely killer. If you're a fan of any of the big Thai places in Toronto you simply NEED to eat here. Southern Fried Chicken Laab - $12 - Wan introduced this starter as likely becoming a signature dish for Nana, and my dining companion and I couldn't agree more. Tender nuggets of chicken are fried to snacky perfection, then tossed in a dressing of roasted rice flour, green onion, chili, cilantro, red onion, and lime juice (amongst others). The result is the biggest standout of the evening: every bite delivers the incredible tang, heat, salt, sweetness, and savory flavors that give Thai cuisine its appeal. The dish unfolds in your mouth like a storybook: sweet and tart lime hits the tip of your tongue first, as the flavor of the chicken sets up shop on the center of your tongue. Heat and saltiness build, and then the entire mouth is overwhelmed with tangy lime and chili, tempered by hints of cilantro and red onion. It's insane; one of the best things I've eaten this year. Vietnamese Style Spring Rolls - $9 - Crystalline fried rice wrappers are filled with flavorful pork, bolstered by the richness of crab. While the Fried Chicken Laab was a bombastic dish exploding with flavors, the Spring Rolls are bold, but more subtle; the flavor of the crab enriches the pork, but then comes into its own on the back end of the tasting with a pleasant oceanic aroma that fills the nose and back of the throat. Fresh Rolls With Pork - $8 - Perfectly tender rice rolls filled with what appears to be minced pork, mushroom, glass noodles, and leafy greens outshine their chicken sausage equivalent at KSR (a dish that's no slouch on its own; in fact, one of my favorites). This was the least impressive of the three starters we had, but still excellent. Be careful - they're open-ended, so dip them sideways and try to tackle each piece as a single bite. Mi Ga Ti With Pork - $15 - We were split on which entree we felt to be the strongest, but this one was my favorite: a rich, peanut-buttery curry broth filled with minced pork, silken cubed tofu, and noodles for softness, matched with leek and bean sprouts for crunch. The flavors of the pork and the curry are brilliantly mixed; the textures and contrast are outstanding; and the entire dish is a smooth amalgamation studded with variety between bites. I loved this just as much as I love the Khao Soi at KSR. Pad Mama With Hotdogs - $15 - Soft wispy noodles concealed florets of grilled hotdog in one of Toronto's few dishes that plays for whimsy and actually achieves deliciousness in the process. Chinese broccoli and napa cabbage add contrast and crunch to the mix of textures, and their mild flavors play well in what's a surprisingly subtle dish. As tasty as it is alarming, this was my dining companion's favored entree. Milk Roti - $6 - An exceptional dessert, we remarked that we could eat another order immediately. How little did we know... Fried and lightly browned roti arrives steaming hot, covered in a drippy glaze of sweetened condensed milk. It's sticky-sweet without being cloying or overpowering, the roti chewy, and crisp, and seductively buttery all at the same time. This was delicious. I won't eat here without ordering at least one of the rotis. Ovaltine Roti - Off Menu - Described by Wan as part of an effort to create unique dishes for the Toronto Mealshare charity, we had no idea this existed until Wan came and asked us what we had for dessert. When he mentioned there was an off-menu roti we unbuckled our belts one more notch and braced for impact. The Ovaltine Roti is fried crispy and buttery like the Milk Roti, but melts with flavors of caramel and browned butter. It's awesome! Ask your server for availability. Satanee Nana's clearly playing to a more narrow and experienced demographic than the other big Thai places. This is meant for people who've loved Khao San Road, along with its predecessors and spinoffs, but now crave something new. It's either going to be a hit with diners or a complete and total implosion. Is Toronto ready for this? I certainly hope so, but in the meantime I'll be eating here every chance I can get just in case the ambitious effort is short-lived. Go there. So good. read more

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Walked in on a Sunday a little after 5pm. There were literally 2 tables occupied and one lone person at the bar. We took 10 minutes to look over the menu and decide what we wanted. And another 5-10 minutes for the waitress to come back to take the orders. Spring rolls came under 15 minutes as well and one ice tea. However, after that we had a dry spell wait for 40 minutes in which by that time the restaurant started filling up for dinner time. When I politely asked a server if our food was going to take any longer, he replied briskly, "the mains usually take up to thirty minutes. This is not fast food." I felt it was unnecessarily rude of him to say that. I was not expecting it to be fast food at all but I also did not expect it to take a full two hours to have one meal. As for the food itself, it was pretty good. We had pad grapaow rice and boat noodle they were delicious but definitely not worth the wait. We also ordered a couple of cocktails (tonglor and bangrak.) Both were good. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the decor of the restaurant. But the wait and service was not worth it. PS. I noticed that other people that came in after us got food much much fast in comparison to our table. TL;DR Good food, Unnecessarily mean fat man as an employee to tell us that it was not a fast food joint. read more

Nana - Boat Noodle - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I came with a group where the menu was already pre-selected in advance in order to save time and we all shared family style in the end. We had a wide variety of dishes from papaya salad, 2 different kinds of noodles, fried rice, pork rolls, pork on rice, fried chicken and some I forget having and some I didn't even get to take photos of so I could remember. The bottom line is the dishes aren't very large but they are very good. The portions are not huge but they are flavorful. My absolute favorite dish was the fried chicken which was breaded and while spicy was amazingly flavorful. I was told by somebody who I would never question that this was authentic Thai food. Overall this was one of the best Thai experiences I can say I've had in recent memory. On the table there is a carrying holder for 4 different kinds of chili to spice up your dishes if they aren't already hot enough for you. I enjoyed the fresh finely chopped peppers while the other 3 were 2 different kinds of dry and a wet pepper sauce. The place is very tight inside and tables are few but we saw seating at the bar at capacity. There was a line to get in as well I suppose because the place is so popular. Still, I was more than happy of the food we had all had a chance to try and the variety we were able to get with such a group. I'd come back here for the chicken alone considering I've been consuming copious quantities of Korean fried chicken lately this fried chicken here with Thai seasoning is VERY good. read more

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Nana is known to be the sister restaurant of Khao San Road (one of my downtown favs). But all in all, I wasn't too amazed by its food and service comparatively based on several reasons. I came as a group of six without reservations on a Friday night. They apparently take reservations made 24 hours prior only. So our first time around, we waited for an hour and still no table available, part reason was the requirement that the entire party must be there to be seated. We gave up and went to a restaurant nearby instead. Second time around, the wait was still bearable and we ended up getting seated in an hour, again. Based on size, Nana is much smaller than its sister yet more hipster. The have that 大排擋 (dai pai dong) Asian layout where the chairs are colourful, round and plastic. The walls are also covered in retro posters and artworks, alongside their simple menu. Majority of us ordered the same main dishes including the khao soi kai, mi ga ti moo, and khao pad pong kra ree. For myself, I tried the Khao Soi Kai. It's an egg noodle dish mixed in golden curry coconut broth, which also comes with crispy dark meat chicken cutlets on the side. It's topped with cilantro, bean sprouts, onion, and a slice of lime. I felt the bowl didn't have enough noodles to be entirely filling. Nevertheless, the sauce was just right - not too sweet nor too spicy. The soup base wasn't too thick and didn't make me too thirsty or bloated. I had some previously that could give a bad aftermath feeling. As for the Mi Ga Ti Moo, the texture and visualization is similar to my Khao Soi but its soup base is much sweeter. This dish apparently uses thin rice noodles mixed with red curry, coconut, bean sprouts, tofu and sweet basil which perhaps gave it the sweeter flavour. Service was mediocre as our water wasn't always refilled given the spicy dishes. I also find the seat spacing more squishy and it would be tough during winter to put everything down (coats, bags). Near the end of the meal, they were pretty quick to rush us with the bill as our table is cleared as well. Overall its not much of a service yet they charge an automatic 18% gratuity on top of your bill. I find the Nana's food is a bit too expensive for its value. read more

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Last Sunday I was here with a group of people to try this place out. I believe most of us had not been here before so a new experience for the group. It's tiny and the tables are close together but that doesn't detract from the super yummy delicious food they have here! We ended up ordering several dishes and sharing family style (the portions for each dish are a bit on the smaller side in comparison to what we normally thing of a portion size but for me it's just perfect). We had chicken skewers with peanut sauce which was delicious, this wonderful fried chicken pieces that were my favourite dish of the night - oh my it was a burst of flavour profiles it my mouth! Spicy and breaded and so moist...oh man I'd go back for a plateful of that dish! There was a chicken noodle dish and a shrimp dish and a noodle beef dish where it looked like beef hot dogs cut up in it. Everything was amazing. They even put 4 different types of chili sauces for you to try - careful some are HOT! Service was attentive and luckily we made reservations - there was a line up out the door when we were leaving! It's a really small space to make reservations and try to make it for an off time - we had dinner at 5:30pm and were ok but an hour later it was getting packed. Definitely coming back to try this place again! Yum and Yum! read more

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Never had a bad meal here. Although older adults will cringe at the elbow-to-elbow seating and loud 90s music, the young and fun crowd will enjoy this little restaurant! Current faves: Vietnamese-style spring rolls with pork & crab - perfect appetizer Boat noodle soup with beef - reminiscent of a flavourful dinuguan (Pinoys know) Mi ga ti with pork - perfect when you like a sweeter sauce Tip: If you find their menu daunting because you don't know khao soi from pad prik king, don't worry-- flip the menu over and every dish is explained in detail. No need to bring a Thai phrasebook. ;) read more

Compared to Khao San Road, the portions are smaller. Decor at Nana much more celebratory and fun compared to the relaxed atmosphere it was at Khao San. Price is reasonable for the food. More reflective of what it's like to eat on the streets of Thailand in terms of decor, furniture, vibe. Friendly service. Table turnover rate is average coupled with limited seating which justifies the long wait line. The Mi Ga Ti Moo, curry soup was phenomenal and created the right balance of heavy curry but a lighter flare to it. Texture of noodles and fresh bean sprouts made a nice balance. Would have taken the soup to go if we could! Tom yum soup was not overly sour and again provided a nice balance between hot and sour, with tastes not over powering one another. Could have been a bit spicier for my taste. Pad Thai I loved at Khao San Road. At nana it was good but not as tasty as it was back at the original location. The basil flavors and egg weren't as evident at Nana, still good and fair for its price, but not memorable. Would consider this more of a Fusion Thai restaurant than an authentic location. Relaxed dinner and good food at an affordable price. Would recommend. read more

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This was a really super solid place for some street-style Thai food. The atmosphere resembles the aesthetic you would find if you flew to Thailand yourself. The tables are aimed to maximize the people they can serve in the tall and narrow restaurant. The chairs are plastic four-leg stools with no back so prepare to work on that posture. When you walk in, you feel that you have been transported to the hot and lively streets of Phuket. We were here as part of a bachelorette party and they seated us very snugly at two tables for the 8 of us. We all just got to know each other a little better. The menu offers a wide variety so you will definitely find something that you will like. We shared a plate of king oyster mushroom salad and the grilled pork skewers. Both were an excellent choice to start the meal. The oyster salad mushroom was meaty, grilled nicely, and wasn't overcooked that the oyster mushrooms released all their water onto the plate. I ordered the pad thai bo lan with chicken as I have never tried the vintage pad thai recipe. No better time than now to give it a try. All the different ingredients mixed so well together. The rice noodles and egg gave it a solid foundation to soak up the yummy tamarind fish sauce mixture and the chilli gave a great blast of heat. It left me very full and satisfied. I do want to mention that the food does come out of the kitchen relatively fast as it should for street-style food. The service was satisfactory and friendly. if you want to come on a F, SA, or SU then be prepared to wait if you don't have reservations. read more

This is probably my favourite Thai restaurant by far in Toronto! The decor of it reminds me of street eats in Asia. The colourful plastic chairs is particularly nostalgic for me:) It was pretty busy when we got there around 8:30pm, but we managed to get a shared table with two other people- which was fine, there was still plenty of room:) I love that there were four different chilli spice on each table, some were pickled, dried or puréed ! I like how you can modify your dish according to your own taste! The grilled oyster mushroom was very intriguing for my tastebuds! It's got sour, sweet, salty and spiciness all in one bite:), it also has a hint of fermented taste to it ( those of you that likes the stinky tofu smell in Taiwan will for sure enjoy this dish) Ordered pad Thai for the main dish, I had it with veggie and tofu. I particularly enjoy the slightly more sweet taste to the sauce, and this was spot on!! Will definitely return for more!!! read more

Nana - Pad Thai with tofu and veggie! Best I've had in Toronto! - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We were excited to find out that KSR had a sister restaurant that was its bolder version. We went right around 6 pm when it opens and the restaurant was beginning to fill up quickly on a saturday night. The tables are family style, if you come as a couple you will invariably end up sharing the table with another couple. The place gets loud as well. The plastic stools were uncomfortable but if you don't plan to spend a lot of time there, it works out reasonably fine. I had the Silom sour cocktail. Contrary to public opinion on yelp, I actually liked my cocktail. It had a hint of tamarind and chilli which gave it a nice kick. We shared the southern fried chicken laab. This was finger-licking delicious, tender nuggets of chicken with a tangy kick. The herbs and onions were a good accompaniment. I would order this dish any day. Next up we had the pad see ew with chicken (aka drunken noodles). This dish reminded us of the street food in bangkok. It didn't have a lot of spiciness to it but that worked out well since the red curry we ordered had a good deal of spice in it. Overall, the food quality was great. The couple next to us tried an entirely different set of dishes and they were gushing praises as well. Service was a bit off, our server kept passing our table only to be turned back. It needs a bit more work. Apparently they don't adjust the spice level in the dishes here, so be warned if you cannot handle spicy. The other oddity is that the table surface and the plates don't have any friction, so the plates keep slipping with slight movement. Watch out before your food flies to the table next to you :) The coat stand was a bit weird since there was no lighting there and I had great difficulty in finding my coat. Apparently despite telling them, they did not bother to bring back my coat so I had to fetch it myself. Had to switch on the lights in the adjacent restrooms to get some light there. Next time, I would do a take out option instead. KSR has much more comfort in dining in compared to this place. read more

Nana - pad see ew with chicken - Thai Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Nana is another popular Thai restaurant in the Trinity Bellwoods. The comparison to Pai and Khao San Road are founded and they are a popular spot for Thai lovers as well. The place is really trendy inside with a long bar and more seating than the outside would make you believe. I came with a group of 8 so we ordered a wide variety of dishes to taste and to get an idea of how good the food can be. We had a variety of appetizers like their chicken satay, papaya salad, fresh rolls with pork, viet spring rolls, and their southern fried chicken laab. The papaya salad is spicy so be ready for that. The rolls were good as well as the satay, but the big winner was the fried chicken laab. Nice chunks of boneless chicken deep fried and tossed in some nice little spices. For mains, we tried kua gling pork ribs which were quickly cooked pork ribs tossed in a curry sauce and served over rice. The pad grao prao fried rice was good, but I thought a bit too oily and sticky. The Pada Mama with Hot Dog was mediocre. It's just instant noodle with chunks of hot dog. The pad prik king with Chicken was excellent. The chicken had a nice kick and the beans were done well too with a good crunch. The shrimp pad thai was probably my favorite as the shrimp were juicy and plump while the noodles were so damn good that it was a shame to share. The place itself is very nice and the servers are even nicer! The food was very good and prices are right along many of the other places. With so many food options in the area, Nana really carves out its own place and based on how popular and packed it gets on nights (as soon as 6pm hits, the masses arrive). Make sure you make reservations ahead or you won't get a chance. read more