Tiffin Thai Restaurant in Port Alberni

3981 10th Ave, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4X1, Canada

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

About

Family-owned restaurant offering variety of authentic Thai food to Port Alberni community

Website
tiffinthairestaurant.com
Address
3981 10th Ave, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4X1, Canada
Plus Code
66X2+CX Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Sunday
12–3 PM – 4–9 PM
Monday
11:30 AM–3 PM – 4–9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–3 PM – 4–9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–3 PM – 4–9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–3 PM – 4–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–3 PM – 4–9 PM
Saturday
12–3 PM – 4–9 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Coffee Healthy options Small plates Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
130 reviews

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spice (19) prices (18) take out (11) drunken noodles (10) spring rolls (8) server (7) pad thai (6) delivery (5) dinner (5) wonton soup (4)
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★★★★★
November 22, 2024

My favourite restaurant in town for eating in or delivery. Food is always delicious. My favourites are the Tom Kha, Pad See Lew, and Ginger Beef. My husband’s favourites are the Pineapple Rice and the Wonton Soup. Great customer service. We ordered a dish that ended up being too spicy and they replaced it for us. This is our go-to place. <3 The dining area is not fancy but the food and staff can’t be beat.

★★★★★
November 11, 2024

First time trying tiffin Thai and now I'm upset with myself for missing out on this for over a year. Don't waste time like I did. Go try it! It's so good! They understand the assignment when you ask for spicy 🥵😋

★★★
October 7, 2024

The stir fried basil and the mixed vegetables were way too salty, they made me think to avoid Thai food altogether hereafter. The mixed vegetables served was entirely different from the photo on the menu.

★★★★★
September 17, 2024

The lunch special Pad Thai is quite a generous portion and fairly priced for all the food you get. Their extra spicy option is actually 💥🔥 HOT 🔥💥 as well. It comes with a pleasant tofu soup, spring roll, and salad. Lots of food to keep you full for a while. I also got the chicken skewers and they were pretty good too. My only regret is I didn't get a bubble tea to go with my meal. I had the taro one last time I ate here, and it was delicious.

★★★★★
August 2, 2024

Tiffin Thai is a most welcome addition of flavour to the Port Alberni food scene. Their authentic Thai dishes will blow your tastebuds away; if you like it spicy thay will make your day. (They can also make it mild, something for everyone). My roommate and I got the Red Curry and the Spicy Green Papaya Salad (Spice level 🌶️🌶️ 2 chilies). The authentic spices and exotic ingredients a make for a meal to remember. On top of the food being scrumptious, the server Lucian has watering down to a fine art. He really does service with a smile and goes the extra mile. Thank you for making picking up take-out such an enjoyable experience on a very hot day.

★★★★★
July 4, 2024

We've been to Thailand a few times and have had some excellent food there! This restaurant is just as good as any of the places we've enjoyed in Thailand. Everything I have tried at Tiffin has been excellent. The larb is my current favorite! I also love the green curry and my partner loves the drunken noodles (among many items there!)

★★★★★
June 7, 2024

Wonderful meal with warm, friendly staff. Excellent service. We got the papaya salad, eggplant and chicken, and drunken noodles - all delicious and would get again. So glad we stopped here for dinner!

★★★★★
February 9, 2024

We tried this place yesterday and the food was incredible! We were huge fans of the drunken noodle from Kasira in Nanaimo and they closed and we haven’t found a good one until yesterday! We ordered medium, it was a little spicy for me but my husband loved it! It was very flavourful. We also tried the chicken fried rice. It was loaded with chicken and onions. I love onions in everything. Spring rolls were so good as well. The server was very nice. We will be back for sure!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great food and was easy to order online. Also, a nice and polite delivery driver :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Great prices and portions for the lunch special, and food was really good. We were both stuffed, with food even left over. Will definitely be back next time we are in Port.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

100% Thai food, everything was delicious and the price was great, the girl who served us was super nice, definitely highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The food was delicious, and they served it very quickly. Thank you, we will be back.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Always hot, fresh and flavorful. They also substituted some veggies for me without a problem. Definitely worth a try if you re coming to town or a local looking for something to eat!

★★
September 22, 2024

The food was too salty and did not feel natural. Very badic fast food quality with the prices of a restaurant. The chicken brot was as if it was done from a dry concentrate. The pad thai had a raste of spicey noodles with ketchup. I di not recommend the food. Service was good

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Amazing. Very authentic. Tastes exactly like the Thai food I had in Thailand. Could not fault it. Generous portions. Affordable. Warm and wonderful staff.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Delicious, freshly prepared Thai food and great friendly service.

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I got the mild spice.....holey crud...couldnt even taste the food it was so spicey. Your dinner shouldnt hurt your mouth. Im no stranger to a good spicey dinner, but when you are expecting mild and you get burn your tongue off. Its not a good thing. Spice is supposed to enhance the flavor of your food, not erase it and then kick you in the mouth. Thanks for $80 of un-eatable food, what a waste.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

This place was so perfect! Better than the Thai food I had in Thailand. After a cold kayak trip the curry and soup felt like it rejuvenated my soul. The server was so sweet to us too. 10/10! Would come to port Alberni just for this experience again. Accommodated for my partners garlic intolerance too!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

If you are looking for some Thai food? Go to Tiffin Thai!! Hidden in the back of Port Alberni. Great food, reasonable prices, excellent service and perfect location! Taste is good. Price is on the fair prices. 18 to 23 dollars for a main course without rice. And the rice?? Hell yeah! The waiter told me that it is truly huge. He wasn t lying!! And a good Thai restaurant needs to know what nam plaa is. The fish sauce. They did and served me with it! Bonus points! As a Tourguide I visit Thai restaurants all over the world. I will be back in this one for sure!! Friendly staff. Simple restaurant. Worth if you are looking for great food. Until next time!!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Amazing food. Eat-in service is always great and delivery service is fast and very friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Very tasty food and very generous portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Im from Toronto and I wish I can eat here all day.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Been travelling for quite some time now. It was amazing to have had one of the best meals I have had in a long time. Must try. My soul is happy. People who work here seem proud about their food and they have good hearts!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We have yet to dine in at this restaurant but have ordered take out/delivery numerous times. Its always 100% delicious and authentic Thai food! Very nice owners too. Recommend the chicken skewers, spring rolls and Thai style friend rice. Generous portions and so very satisfying. You must try this restaurant!!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Very good food! Polite staff thank you its delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Fast, friendly service and abundant food with unbeatable flavor.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

This amazing restaurant competes with any Vancouver Thai cuisine. Just superb!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

We took the Dinner for 6 to try a lot of plates and all of the food was delicious, tasty and perfectly spicy. The flavours were also unique to each plate (unlike some places where everything tastes the same!) Staff was also helpful, smily and friendly! We will come back!!! Thanks for a great dinner!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great price for satisfying food that arrives quick, and the service is amazing! Top highlight of my trip to Vancouver Island.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I got takeout and loved it - Im picky with Thai food, and what I ordered from Tiffin Thai (veggie pad Thai, spring rolls and salad rolls) were all authentic and delicious - took me right back to eating in Thailand. Highly recommend! Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options, the pad Thai with tofu was great, really good amount of tofu and perfectly prepared.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Best times with Lucian!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Stopped by Tiffin Thai on our way from tofino to the ferry in Nanaimo and was treated to the best Thai I ve had in a very long time. Prices are very fair as the portions are huge! Hidden treasure for anyone passing through looking for authentic Thai food. Shout out to Lucien for our exceptional service.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

You gotta go don t mess out! Ask for Lucian, He ll sort you out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We stopped by for takeout after a long day of surfing at Tofino. The drunken noodles were amazing, medium spice was just the perfect level. After eating fish and chips for way too many meals Tiffin Thai gave us a taste of home. I would love to come back on our next trip!

★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The food was to die for. Everyone had different dishes and we all loved them. We will be back.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Very good restaurant! The food tasted actually like it would in Thailand. The employee was also really nice. Would recommend going there!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

We stumbled upon this restaurant on our way to Ucluelet and it turned out to be a delightful surprise. The food was incredibly satisfying so much so that we made a point to return on our way back but it was closed. Each dish felt like a comforting, homemade meal bursting with delicious flavors. The hosts were exceptionally warm and welcoming, adding to the overall wonderful experience.

★★
June 22, 2024

Ordered a very spicy soup, wasnt spicy at all. Tasted fine, but there was nothing in the way of adding heat to it.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The food was so delicious and fare price!!!!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Probably the best Thai we ve had on the island and we ve tried lots! Very fresh & flavourful .

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Tl;Dr; terrific service but boring food. The food, quite frankly, was pretty unremarkable and lacked a lot of flavour, which is an injustice to Thai cuisine. The serving sizes are pretty good for what you pay, but I wont be making great strides to eat here again next time Im in town. Having said that, the service is great, and theyre super accommodating to dietary needs. If the food were better, Id come back for the service alone. The atmosphere is your typical small town Asian restaurant vibe, which I dig. They have a Falkor statue!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

We stopped here on our way back from Tofino and it was a real gem! The red curry was excellent (and I ve had a lot) and lunch special was $15 and included a yummy soup and spring roll! Great value and service!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Delicious food and very good value! Very kind service!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Amazing food, amazing in restaurant service and amazing delivery service! Can t say enough good things. Absolutely delicious and the staff is so wonderful. 10/10 recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

What an awesome surprise to find this amazing Thai restaurant in Port Alberni. I ve had a few menu items now after visiting a couple times and they were all very good, but my absolute favourite is their Kao soi, which I highly recommend trying. One of the best dishes I ve eaten in the area! Better than any Thai I ve had in Nanaimo, Comox or even Victoria. We will definitely keep coming back here :)

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Most or all of the main dishes are available without meat, and they offer tofu already in some dishes. They re very accommodating if you need to take out or add something to a dish. They re friendly and want to make things right for youZ Dietary restrictions: I m gluten free and the rice noodles are in the pad Thai for example. The owner is very open to taking something out of a dish if you don t want it in there at all. Parking: Great parking lot. Angle parking in the lot, and a couple spaces for straight parking, and more parking on the street Kid-friendliness: Friendly, well lit atmosphere. Bathrooms are clean. Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant is one level with no steps.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Reasonable prices for really great flavours. Welcome addition to Port Alberni.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Probably the best restaurant in town! Very friendly service, excellent food and short time from ordering to receiving food. I will definitely be back! Wheelchair accessibility: No ramps needed to get in and easy navigating in the main area. Didnt see the washroom.

★★
April 22, 2024

I have dined in on a couple of occasions and really enjoyed my meal. So I didnt think getting an order to take out would be any different. However it was so gross. I ordered the #40 spicy. It was basically a prawn onion soup. Not even a mild spice to it. So disappointing

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I had some truly good Thai food today. And the service was excellent.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Excellent food! Shared the yellow curry, pad Thai, drunken noodles, and stir fry tofu for 4 people and it was just about perfect. Medium spice was what we got and wouldn t push it any spicier than that! The server was also very friendly and accommodating. Only thing that was negative was a piece of chicken in one of our dishes when we asked for all tofu (vegetarian). Otherwise really great!

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

My family & I have ordered take out a few times since Tiffin opened & the food has been phenomenal each time! Everything is delicious. I also want to give a shoutout to the kid who does the deliveries, he s such a sweetheart!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Really enjoyed our meal

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great Thai food, some of the best fried rice Ive ever had. This place easily competes with the best Ive been to in the big cities. The staff are very accommodating and always let me make special requests on my orders.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

hands down best thai food ever!!! must try if you re in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Ordered takeout for lunch and it was fabulous!

★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Did not get food. Only inquired.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Delicious food. spice levels, proteins, and allergies are all customizable! The owners are very sweet and food is FAST!! reasonable pricing as well.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We ordered delivery tonight. Pad Thai, Garlic Pork, spring rolls, salad rolls, and wonton soup. We really enjoyed the food. Flavourful and just the right amount of spice. Delivery was quick and the delivery person was very friendly. We will order from here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Holy what a treat! Might just be my new favorite restaurant. Decent size portions for the price. An expansive menu. We had a very eclectic group of diners with us when we visited and everyone managed to find something they enjoyed. I ordered my meal hot and it was a bit mild for my taste but others who dont care for heat said eek its too hot so if you like it hot go with extra hot!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Some of the best Thai food Ive had in a long time. The spring rolls are handmade, not prepackaged in a box. The red curry with chicken is amazing. Everything was fresh and the flavors are perfect. Our server was kind and always available. I hope this restaurant does well.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Very impressed with the service and the food was very fast... while we ate people kept coming in every few minutes for take out orders.. they were doing alot of fresh cooking... I will be going back

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Absolutely delicious food made with fresh ingredients. Staff is amazing. Atmosphere is welcoming and cozy. I will eat here again and again.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

First time customer. Orders the red currey chicken coconut rice and spring rolls. Every bit was glorious. Perfection in port alberni. If you like Thai this place is a welcome addition to our community. Good luck

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Made a reservation for my Birthday for a party of 5 and I have to say we made a great choice booking it here. The table was ready and the service was awesome ...great job and kudos to the staff... now onto the food ..... WOW as good as anything thai i have had in Vancouver.... I really loved the hot spicy Green Papaya salad and the drunken noodles ... Thank you for opening in Port Alberni ... its great to have a tasty restaurant in town and I know we will be going back for more ... the portions were perfect and the spice levels were just what my palette was craving ... keep up the great work

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

The food is excellent. Its rated on Canadian standards of spices so I ordered medium spice and I would in future take it up one notch. Even at medium it had a nice warming effect. My friend had the yellow coconut curry and said it was excellent too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

I love their food. It was very tasty. We ordered food 15 minutes before they closed and we did think that food that we will buy will be not as good as we think before of the fact that they are closing BUT! We were wrong. They served the best food ever. Service people was so nice and talking to them over the phone was pleasant. Good parking lots. And, you should try their BOBA DRINKS! Still taste very good even after overnight that I put it on the fridge.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

If you are in port Alberni this is a must have place 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Oh my delicious food- started with the noodle wrapped prawns (so good) but the Larb was SO INCREDIBLE I am holding my breath until next time! Please support these folks I need them for more Larb when I get back to Port!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food and Service was Excellent, and Prices were reasonable. Kid-friendliness: Enjoyed our dinner, service was Excellent, and the food was Excellent too. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A cute new place, with yummy food and a nice clean atmosphere. The yum yum soup and drunken noodles are delicious! And customer service was very friendly :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food and service is good! Should improve price/portion its too expensive for a small portion of food... Ordered garlic pork, noodles and crispy shrimp.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

a must try

December 22, 2023

1hour and 45 minutes to get take out from the time ordered till received. Service was cold and snarky. For the amount of money paid and what we received was very disappointing. It looks by the portions they were running out of food! Food was very tasty, but over priced. Better hospitality and communication would go a long way. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very yummy food!!! Girl on the phone was super polite even when she has been super busy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fantastic food, will be coming back!

★★★
December 22, 2023

Service was great, prompt and pleasant. Atmosphere is dated and some nice music would help the dining experience. The food wasn t top notch but yummy, I d eat here again. The pricing is high for what you get. At any other Thai restaurant I ve eaten at rice automatically comes with any curry ordered, here it s seperate and you get charged for it. $4 for a side of bean sproats, $5 for a side of broccoli. The cost of an appetizer isn t far off from the cost of a main dish. With some adjustments to their pricing, I would say it would be a great place to eat!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We got takeout drunken noodles and green curry. The mild green curry is more medium spice I would say. Both were delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had a family meal here and made a reservation so we avoided the Long wait. We ordered Cashew Chicken medium spice, medium spice green curry dish with Shrimp and potato (delish), sweet and sour chicken and mixed vegetables. The food was very tasty, with a great variety of fresh crisp vegetables, and good portions. Medium spice is nice for those that like a little heat. Rice is not included but a small is large enough for 2 people. The service was friendly. The servers were hopping this night, a little confusion but it is a new restaurant. Be patient and expect a little wait. The food is worth it. We found the prices comparable. Bring your own take out dish if you dont want to pay the take out dish charge.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Massaman curry was delicious and chicken skewers were pretty damn good, all the food was hot and fresh, only complaint is the small wonton soup only had 3 dumplings in it. overall was a great experience and one of the owners introduced himself, hes a funny older gentleman, great family business

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Honestly food was decent, however we came in as the second table of people. Took over 30 minutes for our first plate, husbands food came 5 minutes later and then we had to ask where my food was. Which came 10 minutes after my husbands. By the time we got our food, 5 other tables who came after us were served their food. Not impressed with service at all.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Enjoyed our meal and we will be back soon

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very fresh, good portions! Loved the flavors! Parking: Get here early!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food was good. Service was a bit slow. Restaurant is just new so hopefully improves next time I visit.

December 22, 2023

Medocre food. Ordered hot Massaman curry, was very mild & bland in flavour. My papaya salad had a chunk of pink plastic in it.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was delicious! Glad to finally have a Thai restaurant in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time eating at this restaurant 13-10-2023, and we were a party of 4. We ordered the Dinner for 4 and it was ALL excellent. It came out to our table in timely sequences, and the food was hot and delicious. Our server was Louis and he did an excellent job, as did the other servers that brought out different portions of our meal. As the restaurant got busier, we did have to wait/remind of our dessert, but it was totally understandable as it s newly opened and the orders just kept coming, as did the line up of people wanting to eat in. However, we will return and continue to support as we had a pleasant experience :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is excellent, servers are funny and fun, ambience is kinda meh but who cares!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We ordered for pick up. It was amazing! The spice was just right. Ate in last week and it was disorganized but the food was so good we decided to give it another chance and Im so glad we did. It did not disappoint!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I had their Pad thai with chicken, and it was awesome!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely delicious meal! We were seated immediately and had our orders taken and food out very fast even tho the restaurant was full. I had the yellow curry and it was fantastic, they easily made it vegan for me too! Will definitely be back Dietary restrictions: Vegan options available

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

2x excellent experiences. Food was perfect each time. My wife s the Thai spice junkie and it was hot enough for her, I got mild and it had some heat but was entirely enjoyable. Drunken noodles and spring rolls are high on the list. It was very busy both times but never more than 15 mins for food. Also Vegan or vegetarian friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Thai food. We really enjoyed our meal!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

i came in on friday and was served by a lovely little lady named miley. She was quick and kind and brightened up my day. food was mediocre but the service was outstanding!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and service! Prices are very reasonable too.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was brought out quickly and was amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The Restaurant newly opened and the service is top notch Dinner for 4 we eat alot and we was stuff when leaving

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The best Thai food I have had since I was in Thailand!! We had a table of 10 and everything was incredibly delicious and authentic. The food came out hot and together in a timely manner. The staff was also very polite. Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great staff and food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I have only had bubble tea but it is some of the best bubble tea I ve ever had

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely new restaurant. Delicious food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food friendly staff.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great experience, welcoming and super fast service. Will be back!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food was spot on!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food, drunken noodles at medium spicy (a bit too spicy for me, but Im a baby) the spring rolls were the best Ive had in a very long time and same with the wonton soup! Had a taste of the tom yum soup and Ill definitely get that next time!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super friendly staff with super great food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food is fresh, authentic, and delicious. We love Sweet & Sour Chicken, Thai Basil Chicken, Cashew Chicken, Deep-Fried Tofu, and Thai Fried Rice. I appreciate that they hired local high-school kids to work there. Super people and a super place to eat.