Lai Thai Restaurant in Charlottetown

39 Eden St #3, Charlottetown, PE C1A 2S2, Canada

★★★★★
(211 reviews)
Categories: Thai restaurant

About

A menu featuring an array of classic Thai dishes in an easygoing setting with bright yellow walls.

Website
facebook.com
Address
39 Eden St #3, Charlottetown, PE C1A 2S2, Canada
Plus Code
6VV7+HW Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Time Zone
America/Halifax

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–8 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–8 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Healthy options Small plates Vegan options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
211 reviews

Most Mentioned

pad thai (25) price (20) spicy (13) takeout (9) tom yum (5) salad (5) spring rolls (5) curry (5) cashew chicken (3) milk tea (2)
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★★★★
October 11, 2024

Lai Thai is a great restaurant to get takeout, the pad Thai was really good! I was a little shocked about the decorations and the service though. It’s very much a self serve restaurant, so if you’re cool with that then eating in is fine.

★★★★★
September 6, 2024

This is some of the best Thai food I’ve ever had anywhere. We had the Green Thai Curry, Chicken Dumplings and Mango Salad. All so fresh and delicious. I will be dreaming of this place until my next visit to Charlottetown!

★★★★★
August 31, 2024

If you want to get delicious authentic thai food and not spend an arm and a leg for generous portions this is the place to go! The staff is very friendly and patient. Show this place some love and try them once, you will come back for more!

★★★★
June 24, 2024

Overall food was very tasty, just a few small things. The meat was tough and quite overcooked and the noodle dishes were decent but not amazing. The szuchuan beef and basil chicken were delicious and had tons of good flavour.

★★★★★
December 19, 2023

Absolutely delicious Thai food. The best on the island. Everything was awesome. Vegan and vegetarian options. Very affordable.

★★★★★
July 5, 2023

Best local Thai place in town! Affordable prices and huge servings.

★★★★★
August 12, 2022

best Thai food restaurant. Spicy and sour always my favorite . Must to try seafood salad

★★★★★
March 28, 2017

Good place to try Thai food. Reasonable price. Friendly people working. Spicy Mango salad -A most try, Ask for very spicy!! Loved it!!

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Best chicken pad thai in town!

★★★
July 21, 2024

I ve been to better places, but this one is pretty decent anyway. Thai express would be a better option

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Tasty food , authentic . The restaurant is nothing great to sit by . Rather eat quickly and leave . But how does it matter if the food is Good Food

★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Mango salad and vegetable rolls were delicious. Flavour was decent. Portion sizes were modest.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Good pad thai however vegetables pad Thai had no vegetables? I didnt understand that. Shrimp pad Thai was a little light on the shrimp again no vegetables and the chicken pad Thai no vegetables again. The spring rolls were good. No discount for paying cash and tax included. Would definitely try again since the flavors were good, but I would sit in next time.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Very good, authentic taste, authentic atmosphere. If you have been to Thailand, this place will remind you of it in every way!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

awesome food, really fast service. prices were good

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Really amazing authentic Thai food with great prices!!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

This is the best affordable place for anyone! The food is absolutely delicious and you can tell it s made with so much love and passion. I always recommend this to anyone I know, especially student like myself. Although the interior may not be fancy but it has such a warmth and home feeling to it. Feels like moms cooking :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Hands down one of the best Thai food in Charlottetown. Delicious food and friendly professional staff. Couldnt recommend Lai Thai enough. Keep up the great work!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Definitely one of those places you dont end up in until someone recommends it to you. Atmosphere is a bit lacking but the food is amazing. Best Thai spot in Charlottetown.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

We always get Lai Thai when we get Thai food! Delicious food, authentic flavour, and theres always enough in a serving to feed several people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

value tasty

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Love the Tom Yum soup here! Served with rice. It s sweet, sour, tangy and coconut-y :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I had the cashew chicken it was great! Loaded with cashews and chicken. Just the right amount of heat. The rice the perfect. Its been a while since I had it but it was great to have it again. Lai Thai has the best Thai food in Charlottetown. Parking: Lots of parking considering it is a downtown city restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Amazing Thai food with lovely staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I think this is my favouritr place to eat in town. Their Garlic Pork is amazing and they pack SO much into their meals! Also they have thr BEST spring rolls I have ever had in my life.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Best pad thai in town. Huge portion - I got three meals out of one order.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food, great prices, great owners.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I love the service. Specifically it s a employee name Willy Liang Bripanisakorn

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Best Thai in charlottetown . Tom yum soup, mango salad & cashew chicken are delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Cute little hidden spot in Charlottetown! Portions were pretty good and the pad Thai was delicious.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The food was amazing!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Wow...very very good. My Thai wife was very impressed, and more importantly happy when we left...good authentic Thai food made by Thai people.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Very good Thai food and the.price is very fair highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

One of the best Thai Restaurants in PEI, actually the restaurants space is normal but because the food is so delicious and the waiter is so cute, to me its great. The shop owner is Thai and has lived in Canada for more than 20 years. The most delicious Thai dishes are Pad Thai & Tom yum, Xiu Mai is not very delicious, but the other dishes are great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The garlic pork was amazing! If we lived here we would definitely go regularly.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

They are just the BEST Thai place in the city - absolutely authentic, just wonderful Vegetarian options: They have wonderful vegan/veggie options - just make sure you ask for vegan if thats what you want.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent food - would recommend if you like Thai!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

A group visiting Charlottetown should arrive an hour before closing. The host graciously received our party. While waiting for our food a string of people picked up takeout. A good song. The food was plentiful and amazing.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Incredible evvvvery time

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The best Pad Thai Ive ever had & one of my favorite restaurants. The family that owns this is so polite and lovely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food is amazing quality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Reasonable price and nice food !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

So fast, so good, so spicy (Panang curry pork)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Amazing service quick easy simple and food is unbelievable priced and absolutely amazing and delicious. Must try!!!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

I have been going to Lai Thai for at least 5 years now and I have never once been disappointed! The food is amazing with great flavour and just the right amount of spice that you ask for. The portions are fantastic and I always have leftovers for the next day! Also, I love the casual environment of the restaurant if I choose to eat in & the family who owns this place have always been so pleasant! I highly recommend Lai Thai if you re looking for some great Thai food!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Have been frequenting this place for years! Nice people and amazing, authentic food. Portions are large and is always made fresh to order.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This has been the only Thai restaurant my friends and I will go to in PEI. They have served us fantastic food for many years now. And treat us just like part of the family. They know our orders and how we like them. And its always a treat when we can stop in. I recommend lai Thai to everyone.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

You dont go here for the atmosphere. The food is fantastic. People are nice and the service is quick.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Great pad Thai!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Super good food, my favorite Thai restaurant!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Excellent Tai meal. Friendly, helpful service. Tai tea was a special treat.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Pad Thai was delicious

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Reasonably priced and taste nice.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Fantastic low key thai place, I come here almost every week. Very nice owners too.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Best chicken pad Thai I ve ever had Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best pad thai

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

For the most part, delicious authentic food at a reasonable price. My only issue was with the pad Thai; dry chicken and some bad veggies made the dish inedible. Other than that everything was great!

★★★★
December 21, 2021

We really enjoy the food and love supporting local. Lovely lady who owns and cooks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Delicious and prompt service!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Best thai food your going to get hands down they know how to make it good and spicy and they are consistent every single time

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The food is good and the staff nice but the restaurant has the vibe of an empty office building.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great food and great prices. One of my favorites in Charlottetown.

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Quality vs quantity! I ordered the vegetable pad Thai for take out. Not sure if it would have taste differently if I ate it dine-in, but it was cold in temp, very dry, had little flavour and the vegetables were mushy (I believe they were frozen veggies). I asked for medium spice level and it tasted extra mild. The quantity was alot but the quality was terrible. I wont be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Ive been going to Lai Thai with my dad for almost as long as I can remember, and the quality has remained outstanding. Super friendly, delicious food, and VERY reasonable prices. 10/10 Id recommend to anyone. Personal favourite is the Spicy Panang Curry Pork. Get it.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Very nice food but the place needs more renovation

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Love the chicken pad thai.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Favorite place to order from when I want take-out! I unfortunately dont know the womans name that takes care of payments and phone calls is an incredibly sweet woman and always remembers who I am through my order or address and has always been so friendly and is happy to see you return.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Delicious food and great customer service. Very Consistent. The spring rolls are amazing. Pork buns are wooooow! Dumplings? Fantastic. Pad Thai is the best I ve ever had. Don t pass up a chance to eat the best Thai food I ve ever had in Canada

★★★
December 21, 2021

Recently moved to Charlottetown and was looking for a new Thai restaurant - thought I would give this place a try. Was somewhat disappointed. And while the quantity was very generous and the meal was reasonably priced, my red curry chicken was quite grainy and curdled - like they had used coconut milk way past the expiry date. It also lacked some of the seasoning that you normally get in a traditional Thai curry dish like lemongrass, ginger and coriander. Think I will be trying one of the other options in town for my next attempt.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Just flew into Charlottetown from Toronto and thought wed get something low key to bring back to the hotel. This place was amazing. Many restaurants say their authentic and disappoint, but not Lai Thai. All the meals we had were perfectly spiced and very flavourful! Also nice to support local mum and pop businesses during the pandemic

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great place for affordable Thai dishes

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great spot, Great food, Great people.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

We have eaten here a lot as a family and always have a great experience. The food is always great and we have many dishes we come back for on a regular basis.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Best thaifood in town

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Amazing real Thia food with a friendly owner and fast service.

★★
December 21, 2020

Sorry but just had takeout Pad Thai it wasn t that great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Delicious Authentic Thai Food

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great food, cheap n low budget looking inside.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

If youre looking for delicious, hot, authentic Thai food....this is the only place in Charlottetown to go. This family run business features an easy to understand picture wall menu (and also physical text menus) which makes it abundantly clear what youre getting. I highly recommend the mango salad, basil stir fry, and spicy coconut soup. If youre worried about it being spicy, you can ask for mild. And remember to pair it with the Thai iced tea - you wont regret it. Youll love this homey restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

By far my favourite Thai food restaurant. Personal favourite is the chicken Pad Thai, amazing every single time. The portions are excellent and the service is always fast and super friendly. If you re on the fence about trying Lai Thai, just do it, sooooo worth it

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Excellent service, great food, great price- would strongly recommend.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

This restaurant is authentic Thai at it s finest and the staff are such kind and genuine people.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Best thing since sliced bread

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Easily the best restaurant in Charlottetown! Consistently delicious food, and best Chicken Pad Thai I ve ever had! Also recommend the green curry, yellow curry, spring rolls and Thai milk tea!!

★★
December 21, 2020

Ive been a long time fan of these guys! Like for 5 years or more. And dont normally do reviews but...Always get chicken as my protein. Now the last 4 or 5 times (yes thats right, I tried a couple more times) their chicken is so tuff my meal isnt edible. Not to mention the bean sprouts are never fresh! And now Delivery with Debit is $7.00?!? Not a good mix!

December 21, 2020

I ordered a veggie pad thai and veggie spring rolls and found chicken in my veggie pad thai after eating a bit. I am dissapointed and will not be returning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Love the service here and the food is very authentic would recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Always so delicious!

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

, , . This is a genuinely authentic Thai family restaurant. The red paneng curry was pleasantly spicy with lean thin cut tender pork bathing in a thick red peanutty sauce. The spicy seafood with glass noodles was loaded with fresh scallops, tender mussels, fresh squid rings and peeled shrimp. It was fresh, plentiful, and delicious. The owners went above and beyond serving us, even fetching my daughter an ice cream cone from the nearby DQ! Want a change of pace? This is the place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Tom yum soup was great

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

The clerk is very friendly

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Amazing food and great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Just bought the pad Thai and its awesome

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Free oreos

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Friendly service and a good portion of food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

If I were on death row and offered a choice of a last meal I d ask for Lai Thai for sure.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Ok ... I had the pad thai. It was Ok but did not agree with me. I assumed that they use MSG as i have the same reaction everytime I eat food with MSG. I will try it again and ask about MSG.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Good authentic Thai food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Delicious food, great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Always love coming here for some Thai food. Great place, reasonable price with lots of food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Great food and great service. Call in and your is ready every time. Pad Thai chicken meal is way better than Thai Express (like 50% quality difference)

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

I have tried about 5 pad thai restaurants on pei and hands down Lai Thai has the best Ive ever eaten...nothing compares.

★★★★
December 21, 2018

Portion size is incredible, cheap and friendly atmosphere

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

ok quality and price.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Nice Food love the soup. Planning to come next time and try more food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Looking for gluten free meals in PEI, this place was fantastic!

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Its not authentic as we thought. I have been to so many thai restaurants including in Thailand.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

The real deal and value for good Thai, great heat factor if you like it hot too!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

A true hidden gem of Charlottetown. Unbelievable food and the prices are very reasonable too! This is one of the few places Ill recommend to anyone.

December 21, 2018

Completely floored at all the good reviews. Had red curry chicken. I can only hope that it was chicken because it didn t look like any chicken I ve ever seen before. Red curry was totally flavourless, and had no coconut milk in it? No idea what s going on here, I m a big Thai food fan. I d never go back here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Loved the pad thai

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Best Thai food I have ever had.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Amazing food, portions and service. The ladies at Lai Thai are so sweet and they make the experience even better. The chicken Penang and cashew chicken are to die for.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Best thai food ever

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Love the food there. Never had a bad meal.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Amazing chicken Pad Thai takeout. Paired with a salad I made at home, it was perfect!

★★★★★
December 21, 2017

Tom Yum Chicken was excellent the first day I went there and on the second day I had some very good Pad Thai. Love it and will go back next I am in town.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Great Thai food and good customer service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2017

The milk tea here is incredible

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Come and try some of my favorite dishes here: Bsail Fried Rice, Dom Yum, Spicy Chicken Cake, and Thai-style Milk Tea.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Great food options even for vegetarian. Tasty curry sauces. Medium was a bit too spicy for a person used to spicy food. So be careful on side option

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Hands down best Thai place in PEI. The owner is really friendly and provides the best service. Basic Pad Thai is amazing and they are really good at turning up the heat. They make a red bean paste bun that is to die for. I highly recommend this place to everyone.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Droooool

★★★★★
December 21, 2017

Delicious, reasonable, and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Delicious! Fried house noodle keeps me coming back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Ordered to go two pad Thais (on chicken and one shrimp for my gf and I) we wanted mild but when we got it, it was way too spicy for us. Were babies lol. I went and told her and she was very friendly about it. She made us both new ones with no spice and it was delicious! Very friendly service and fast! Great prices and one of the best pad Thais weve had. Thank you so much for understanding our spice level and fixing it right away! Definitely will be our new go to :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2017

Amazing Curry and the best Tai iced tea Ive ever had.

★★★★★
December 21, 2017

Food was delicious and the people were so nice and warm.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Loved it here. Food was great and service was fast & friendly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2017

Have eaten here a few times. The food is always prepared well. Ingredients are fresh and taste really good. The decor for dining in could be upgraded. I would classify it as more of a takeout style restaurant. They do provide free WiFi and there are restrooms available. The cost of the food is reasonable. We would go again! B+

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2016

Great food, loved the mango salad!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2016

Decent Thai food served in generous portions and priced reasonably. Bright, clean, and spacious dining area. Friendly and efficient service.