PAI

Cuisine

thai

Michelin

selected

Price

$$

Website

https://paitoronto.com

Description

Named for the Thai village where Nuit Regular and her husband opened their first restaurant, PAI is perpetually busy. A former nurse, Nuit now soothes by cooking her family recipes and street food favorites for hungry patrons. The mod bohemian look is appealing, but it's the extensive menu that you'll spend all of your time admiring. It's full of fresh, tasty dishes sized for sharing and with varying spice levels. While they traipse across Thailand for inspiration, zero in on the North Thai plates and chef favorites, including khao soi, a noodle and coconut milk dish, or kanom jin nham ngeaw,

Review score

4.8

Review count

80

Review summary

PAI is a highly rated Thai restaurant in Toronto, averaging 4.8/5 stars. Reviewers consistently praise the high food quality, highlighting authentic Northern Thai dishes like Pad See Ew, Khao Soi, and spring rolls, noting their freshness and flavor. The atmosphere is generally described as welcoming, though some find the space large. Service experiences vary; while many find staff friendly and efficient, others report issues with meal pacing, lost orders, or slow initial service. Regarding value, opinions are mixed, with some finding it worth the visit despite the lack of reservations. Customers should expect to wait, typically 15 to 45 minutes, as the restaurant does not accept bookings.

Best for

Ideal for diners willing to wait without reservations for authentic Northern Thai cuisine and high-quality ingredients.

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