Mengrai Thai in Toronto

82 Ontario St, Toronto, ON M5A 2V3, Canada

★★★★☆
(924 reviews)
Categories: Thai restaurant Bar Caterer Cooking class Meal delivery Takeout restaurant

About

Comfortable brick-lined space with a wide menu of Northern Thai dishes, plus cooking classes.

Website
mengraithai.ca
Address
82 Ontario St, Toronto, ON M5A 2V3, Canada
Plus Code
MJ3M+J6 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4–9:45 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
4–9:45 PM
Friday
3:45–10:45 PM
Saturday
3:45–11 PM
Sunday
3–10 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Halal food Happy-hour food Healthy options Private dining room Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Family friendly Groups 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 Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
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Most Mentioned

lychee (38) peaches (11) celebrities (11) striped bass (9) mango cheesecake (9) passion (9) pumpkin soup (8) creme brulee (7) cooking class (6) lamb curry (5)
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★★★★★
December 10, 2024

Best Thai food I've had in Toronto. Service was great too. I was lucky enough to meet the owner who was one of the nicest guys ever and gave us a brief background of the place. Very interesting story if you ever feel like looking into it. We had the lamb curry with peaches and the grilled beef tenderloin with pomegranate tamarind sauce. I haven't seen these items on any other Thai menu so we decided to try it out and it was worth it, enough that I'll definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.

★★★★★
October 24, 2024

Location is hidden between buildings and might be hard to spot but once you’re there atmosphere is great and there is parking Service: excellent, super friendly and very generous. Food: I found my drunken noodle a bit salty but otherwise it was great! All the food we had was excellent. Definitely will come back.

★★★★★
October 7, 2024

This is the BEST Thai restaurant in the world. I have been going here for decades now and I always bring my friends and family to this restaurant. The food is simply amazing and authentic. The service here is top notch. I would highly recommend this place to everyone. Try to Crispy Beef and Whole Red Snapper Filet in Panang Curry Sauce (check out the photos)!

★★
October 3, 2024

Update a few weeks later: I heard back from the city and was informed they inspected the restaurant and found no evidence of bugs in the food or storage areas. I was looking for some thai food and decided to try this place as the reviews looked good. I was greeted by a very friendly server. I ordered the pineapple rice bowl and received a complimentary appetizer while I waited. The pineapple dish came out rather quickly, which was the first red flag. After a few bites, I noticed a weird bug in my food. Upon closer inspection I realized that it was a baby cockroach. I informed the server and they offered me a dessert for the trouble. They also let me know that they had an exterminator in already.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Catered for a corporate yacht party for ~45 people. Allan was extremely helpful and responsive. His team was so swift in setting everything up, and everything to serve was provided. They even brought labels for the dishes. The guests really enjoyed the food, especially the red curry chicken with lychee and pineapple. I would definitely recommend going with Mengrai Thai for catering.

★★★★★
August 10, 2024

Very comforting food.. Green curry is flavour full.. Alan and Sasi are amazing hosts ❤️❤️ Alan promised the best experience and we got exactly that.. We tried drunken noodles and concluded with honeyed Banana Flitters with Mango ice cream. P.S. Complimentary Morning Glory simply melted in mouth.. Authentic Thai Food Experience

★★★★★
August 3, 2024

We have had a wonderful time dining in the restaurant. The foods are delicious with traditional Thai style foods. The waiters recommended you of the food professionally. The chef lady and the owner are very nice. The atmosphere is comfortable well. Overallspeaking , we enjoyed our visit to the restaurant tonight. I recommend you to dining in the restaurant highly. Thank you 😊 💓

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

I came here for Summerlicious with a few of my cousins and we enjoyed it very much. The food was delicious and the servers were very attentive to ask us if we had any food allergies or considerations while taking our orders. In the photos, you'll see: Non-veg platter (apps) Red curry chicken w/ pineapple & lychee (main) Vegetarian delight w/ mushroom (main) Veggie Pad Thai noodles (main) Mango sticky rice (dessert) Vegan mango cheesecake (dessert) Overall, a great experience with delicious food. 🍚❤️ I would recommend visiting this place for a Thai-tasting experience!

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

Had a fantastic experience here! The servers were incredibly helpful and attentive, even surprising us with a complimentary appetizer. The chef personally introduced himself and confidently predicted we d return after trying the food. I m happy to say he was absolutely right I ll be coming back soon. Thank you!

December 16, 2024

We were a table of 3, without telling us, they charged us gratuity (which is normally not charged unless it s a big group). The server saw me tip extra (at this point, I didn t see the service charge on the bill) knowing very well they had already charged us gratuity and she did not say anything. And after I paid, when I finally noticed that there was a service charge on the bill and I mentioned it oh we weren t told there s gratuity and she still asked for tip on the machine the server did not even apologise. It was rude and unprofessional behaviour.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

The owner was so kind and offered us some complimentary food as a treat. He seems to really care for his customers, which is hard to find nowadays because everything is so fast-paced. Food was also delicious. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Really authentic and flavorful food. Our server Sukh was great and helpful. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Fantastic service with personal attention from Allen. The prix fixe menu was delightful and the kitchen was able to modify it for our dietary restrictions. The red chicken pineapple curry and the bass were both spectacular, as was the mango sticky rice. Definitely coming back! Vegetarian options: The prix fixe menu has a vegan option that was equally delicious! Dietary restrictions: Able to modify all prix fixe appetizers to be gluten free for me

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Been to Thailand and I can honestly say the meal i had was a vacation on a plate. food out of a pineapple was excellent. Always get the special. All the best

★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

I tried pineapple fried rice and shrimp pad thai. Pineapple fried rice was just okay, nothing special, but the shrimps in pad thai were smelly and disgusting. Overall, food quality was low and cheap.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Been living in the area for 10 years and Mengrai Thai is still one of my go to spots whether to sit in for dinner or take out when Im feeling lazy at home. Allan and the team is always offering amazing customer service and food that makes me come back. I usually get the pad Thai, Thai ice tea and mango sticky rice. Ive had the spring rolls, cold rolls, pineapple rice and curries in the past and it all delicious. Recommend checking this restaurant out if you are ever in the city and craving Thai food.

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Really beautiful restaurant! I had the beef traditionally pad Thai and it was delicious! Super friendly and kind staff!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Had such a lovely time at this place. The chef and waiter were super accommodating of food allergies and dietary restrictions. The chef was able to make a vegan version of most of the things we wanted to try so it was so sweet of them to go the extra mile for our vegan friends!

November 22, 2024

We went there because of the good reviews but unfortunately not good at all. We are several starters and main dishes and all of them weren t good nor authentic. I already tried a lot of different thai restaurants around the world and this one was one of the worst. Way too sugary and overfryed. Cannot recommend at all!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Best Thai restaurant I ve ever been to! The food is so fresh and incredible. We had drunken noodles and crispy beef with cashews. Alan the owner is wonderful and the Chef is so incredible and sweet too. Thank you!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Note - Tips are already included in the bill straight forward 15%. And then there is a offer too which you get at the time of billing. Review- It was an amazing experience. The owner is friendly and nice and his wife too who is the chef. Amazing people. Talking about food... Amazing too. We tried green curry with rice and Drunken noodles and garden salad ... and ended with Banana flitters with mango ice cream. Delicious! One of the hidden gems restaurant with a unique atmosphere and not a typical show place. I would recommend Wheelchair accessibility: No

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Everything was really Incredible. The Sweet Pad Thaï was so delicious and the manager and his wife were really kind !

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

This is the best service I have ever had!! Alan is so so so so so sweet!!! The Shirley temple I have ever had! Will come back for sure!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great experience amazing food authentic Thai food and the chef and staff are great! Must visit on the next trip to Toronto!

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Very friendly staff and tasty food spent $ 154.58 for 4 and few parking spots(4) Food

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Mengrai is hands down the best Thai restaurant in Toronto. Ive been coming here with friends, family and clients for many years and will continue to do so. The head chef Sasi is a master of her craft and creates delicious and inspired Thai dishes. You really cant go wrong, but my favourites are Sasis Pad Thai, the Red Curry, and Pineapple fried rice. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is unique, cozy and warm. A++

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Mengrai is the place to go for authentic Thai food. I enjoyed the Bangkok Spring Rolls, Panang Curry, and Drunken Pad Thai. The dishes were fresh, expertly made and relied on natural ingredients and refined sauces for flavour. Not the cheap overladen kind of Pad Thai that you order from other Thai places. The servers were friendly and prompt and the atmosphere made for a great night with friends.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

My family and I love eating at mengrai thai. This is definately my favorite thai restaurant. IVery authentic and tasty. Its not too spicy, but it still tastes great.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great place to have quality time and very good food by Chef Sashi. Highly recommended. Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Mengrai Thai they have excellent and delicious food. The food is authentic taste because you could taste the freshness of all ingredients. We have Sasi pad Thai (chef ),curry chicken with pineapple and lychee and Bass (fish) with coconut milk and vegetables. My husband and brother in law love the fish . For sure were coming back to Mengrai Thai to explore a different dish . Thanks Alan Parking: Theres a parking in front of restaurant and side street. Kid-friendliness: Friendly staff and especially the owner Allan and his wife ( chef)

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

This was my first visit to this amazing restaurant.The food was amazing loved the flavours very friendly staff and nice ambiance. Thanks Allan for the yummy tamarind curry you got us for tasting it was too good and the desert too!! I will definitely visit again!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Ordered take out for the first time and had the Vegetarian Pad Thai and Red Curry Chicken - both were outstanding - one of the best red curry dishes Ive had in a long time. Alan and his kitchen do a great job. Will dine in next time.

★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Good service but the food is extremely mediocre. The portions are really bad too. There are way better Thai places near by.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

This is by far, on of our favourite restaurants in Toronto. The food is amazing and th staff are incredible. A must visit when in the city. Give the prix fixe menu a try!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Food was delicious and the service was great! Alan, his wife and staff are personable and we enjoyed our evening very much! Marsha and Reta from Oshawa and Whitby

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Absolutely love this place! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Alan is incredibly welcoming and makes every visit special.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Alan was so warm and welcoming, guiding us through his favorite dishes on the menu. On his recommendation, we ordered the smoked Muscovy duck in Chef Sasi s special curry with coconut foam, and it was stunning. The duck was perfectly smoked and the fat was rendered perfectly. The coconut foam and candy grapes in the curry added a playful touch. Alan mentioned we were lucky to get the duck since it s usually only available with advance notice, because of how long it takes to smoke the duck.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The cooking is top tier, we can really taste the difference. Our favourite is the lamb curry braised with peach. Ask about their specials! They change day-to-day but it s full of gems. Allan and Chef Sasi are amazing hosts If you order ahead, you re able to get the special smoked muscovy duck in special chef Sasi curry sauce with coconut foam. This is our new favourite, coconut foam on top is the best part

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Amazing service, authentic deep flavours. Too many great dishes. Bring your friends.Will return soon.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The owner was so polite to us, and the food spoke for itself. Will definitely be bring all of my friends here and making a habit to come here any time i crave Thai cuisine. Super authentic; the ambiance and the food.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The owner was super nice and told us his experiences and recomendations. They also brought some food for us to try and made us feel at home. 10/10 experience

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Went for summerlicious, the food was good and decent!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

My husband and I randomly found this restaurant near our neighborhood when we were coming home late on a Sunday night and many places were closed. I found that they have a pretty wide selections in their menu and well priced so I ordered a glass noodle for take out. Before I tried the food, what struck me was how friendly the owner, Alan (found out his name later) is on the phone, letting me know not to worry if Im late because of traffic and even gave me an order of salad rolls on the house. When I got home, the food was still hot and the flavor is soooo good. My husband has spent some time in Thailand so hes very particular about Thai food and even he said he wants to try dining there. We went back a week later for a sit down dinner and upon the friendly recommendation from Alan, we tried their seasonal prix fix menu and we are so glad we did. The flavor was amazing and while the portion isnt big, its good and very filling. I had the red curry with lychee and hub got the green curry with sticky rice. He said he got flash backs from Bangkok for dessert, I tried the off menu recommendation from Alan again, which is lemongrass creme brulée. I know I know, I was skeptical too because i would have never associated lemongrass with dessert and also Ive never been a fan of creme brulée but I tried anyway. It. Is. Life-changing!! Ive never enjoyed creme brulée so much before, its not overly sweet and has a nice tamed ginger note that feels like a warm hug from someone who loves you Im already making plans to come back and bring my parents too so needless to say, I would 100% recommend this neighborhood gem to others! Parking: Around 4-5 spots

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Lovely place! The owners are beautiful souls and chef Sasi is just incredible! This is our favorite place!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

This place... I love it. I went close to the close time. And the people was very friendly with me. I ate an amazing mix between fruits and meat. With pineapple, mango, beef, pork. It was a very good experience, and for me very spice, but a good spice, with taste. So i was so happy there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Amazing Pad Thai and Green Curry! Everything we tried was delicious and the service was on point. Thanks!

★★★★
July 22, 2024

We were at downtown yesterday and looking for a nice unique restaurant to try. After looking at the reviews & the pictures, we decided to give this restaurant a try. The service & atmosphere were good. The waitress was very patience & friendly. We had crispy morning glory with pumpkin soup, original chicken pad Thai & red curry chicken with lychee & pineapple. I really like the pumpkin soup and the original chicken pad Thai was good. But the crispy morning glory & the red curry was a bit disappointing to us. The red curry is a bit watery. We had a lot better red curry before. My friends had green chicken curry & sasi pad Thai. The waitress stated the sasi pad Thai is more popular, we didnt order it due to my husband has shellfish allergies. But I am glad we didnt, because I personally preferred the original pad Thai. The green curry was not bad, but again I had better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

this place was so good i almost didn t want to leave a review so i could gatekeep it. 10, 10, 10 across the board.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Highly recommend! Food, service and cozy vibes were all top notch. Thank you Allen for giving us a personal overview of the menu favourites and suggestions on what to order - amazing experience, we will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food was excellent and service was amazing! Went for Summerlicious 2024 menu and the whole family loved it! Vegetarian options: There was vegan and vegetarian options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Very welcoming and vegan/vegetarian friendly Definitely coming back. Thank you!!! Food

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

I loved the food here. And Alan is the most hospitable host I have come across. He treated us with open heart and was super courteous. The food we had was delicious. We ordered 6-7 dishes and all of them were super. For my future visits, my go to dishes will be Whole Red Snapper and Mango chicken

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Really nice restaurant ! The service and staff were excellent, attentive and fast. Food was very tasty ! Food

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Delicious food and a pleasant vibe!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing food and service. Very friendly and hospitable.

★★
July 22, 2024

Food was kinda bad. There s a lot of other better Thai places in Toronto

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Food did not match the 4.4 rating or price breakpoint *Update: was approached by management to talk about the review. Tldr; the mango cheesecake desserts from the summerlicious set menu were extremely bland (didnt realize it was vegan so thats on us, but there also werent any better options. They gave us their normal cheesecake which cleared the vegan one). The pad Thai was quite bland so they gave a sample of their pad see ew, which was much more flavorful with a more diverse taste profile.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Food is amazing (ordered chicken green curry rice, res curry lamb &highly recommended the dessert mango snow ball! Nice staff & owner. Will definitely come back

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food is amazing and the sticky mango rice is made in a very traditional Thai way. Not some fake Thai restaurant in downtown Toronto. After the meal, the boss took me to the kitchen and take a look. He is very nice and friendly and gave us free desserts.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Super cute family run restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

As the other comments mentioned the curry with lychee is amazing recommended and also love the pineapple fried rice presentation. The curry s are not oily but very creamy. Good portions. I really liked the sticky rice for dessert. Owners very personable and sweet - great experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

You MUST eat here while youre in Toronto. If I only had one night, I would come back here in a heartbeat. The owner, Allen, was an absolute pleasure to meet and has so many fantastic stories! Cannot recommend enough!! Food

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great Thai food, very authentic quality. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable and the staff is very pleasant. A must try

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Mengrai Thai was always a favourite since it was introduced by a friend. Sure there is Pai, Suko Thai and all the Chef Nuit s variants in downtown for Thai. But you need to try Chef Sasi Michai s creative output and the flavour profile to match. It is a bit of a hidden secret frequented by big Hollywood celebrities when they are in town for work. Also for my Muslim brethren, it is halal!

★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Its good food but definitely could up their game a little. Lots of potential!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Best Thai food I ve ever had in Canada.

May 22, 2024

This was hands down the worst customer service I ve ever received. First off, they told me on the phone if we pay cash we get 10% off. When I go to pick up the order they say it s $69. I give them $70 and leave and I m contemplating how it could be that much and look over the receipt and see that there was no discount and the food is more expensive than shown on their takeout menu online. I go back inside and tell them and they give me the 10% back. When I tell them they overcharged me they just tell me they re working on their website and those are the google prices. I told them that this is their own website. They take absolutely ZERO responsibility. When I realize they don t care I just leave. At this point I don t trust them at all and decide to look through my bag. 2 of my drinks were missing. I go back in and ask for them. They take awhile to make them so it wasn t a mistake. They simply forgot them. I m pissed off and ask to speak to the manager. He does not care at all and takes no responsibility for anything that s gone wrong and instead blames his staff that are new. After spending about 30 minutes dealing with them I am ANNOYED. To top it all off the food is beyond terrible. The cashew chicken stir fry was watery and had 0 flavour. The pad Thai was mediocre at best. I am so beyond disappointed in the service and the food I was provided. 0/10.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great Thai food!.We enjoyed the personal service and excellent cuisine! Ruta, Colleen and Tamara

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Dietary restrictions: If you haven t been to Mengrai for the most delicious Thai food than you must go! Do it now!!! Not only do they have the best Thai food created by Iron Chef Sasi- you can also partake in an once in a lifetime opportunity to learn how to cook 3 Thai dishes with Chef Sasi. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. The host Allan Lim is a gem and welcomes you with open arms as part of his family. I m not even from TO but everytime I visit - I ensure I stop by! Seriously go!

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Worst meal ever. Tried the combo and it was a joke, why serve grocery store level food in a restaurant? I hope it was not the iron chef herself in the kitchen that day Waiters were part time college students, very friendly but forgot to bring our beer and coke and still charged us. What a miserable place

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

While the exterior is unsuspecting this is true hidden gem. Allan and his staff make you feel right at home and as though you have been transported to Thailand. I understand how they have been in business for 20+ years - attention to detail, customer service and authentic food! We tried the drunken noodles and crispy beef and will definitely be back again. If you are hesitant- just give it a chance you won t be disappointed

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Wonderful ambiance, especially the owner/chef couple who are experienced and hospitable to a degree rarely seen anymore in the restaurant industry. Small business owners who respect their staff and care about more than just the bottom line. Food is excellent and fairly priced. An unheralded gem in the distillery district. Will be back!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Another amazing dinner at this lovely restaurant. My husband and I have started dining here before we had children, and now get to share the experience with our children. Food 10/10. Every single dish we ordered was just as perfect as I remembered. Allan, the owner, recommended the raw shrimp to try. I didnt even know raw shrimp was a thing in Thai cuisine, but so glad we tried it. It was sooo good! This is an item that should be ordered in advance if you want to try. Service 100/10. Allan is such a a lovely host who obviously loves what he does. As soon as we sat down he recommended some dishes. He asked for our names, and remembered it throughout the night. He came by regularly to check on us and made us feel comfortable. It was honestly the best service I have ever received at a restaurant.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Allen delivered the food and treated me like a good friend, talking to me and showing me pictures of his family etc. and the food was awesome! Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

In town overnight on Viking Ship We had delicious meal,and Ohm,Sassi(?) Chef/owner and Allen all very gracious Seemed very popular Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

We ordered takeout from here on a Sunday evening. The host who answered the phone was very friendly and made good recommendations to us. All the servers and staff seemed very friendly and had a smile on their faces. Service was quick given it was a busy Mothers day weekend. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the neighborhood. We got: Appetizer combo - the dumplings and shrimp roll were delicious Chicken Lemongrass Soup - flavours were amazing on this, spice level was HOT Red curry with lychee and pineapple and a side order of jasmine rice - the curry was tasty and had the right level of spice Drunken flat rice noodles - this was not one of my favourites, the flavour of the bok choy overwhelmed everything else and I had a bitter aftertaste, I would probably try the pad thai next time Complimentary: Mango sticky rice - this was delicious and a nice pallet cleanser after the meal, not too sweet Coconut pandan cake - soft like a pillow with nice subtle flavours I will definitely be returning to this local business.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Fabulous food and ambience. The owners treat you like guests in their own home!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

We ve been coming here for years and it s impressive how well they ve maintained their standard overall. The only note I have is the food could ve been hotter when it came to the table. It was all kind of lukewarm. Tasted incredible though, and service was kind and attentive.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Delicious authentic Thai food and owners are soo friendly and hospitable. We went for the winterlicious tasting menu, portions were big! The owner came over and chatted with us multiple times and took us to the kitchen to show us around and introduce us to the chef (also an owner). Owners also gave us a Thai tea and dessert on the house which was so kind! Highly recommend this place!! Also lots of vegetarian options.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

We went with a large family group for a birthday celebration and from the moment of contacting the restaurant to make the reservation, Allan, one of the owners, was so helpful and welcoming, helping us think of ways to make the celebration more special. His son Brandon took really good care of us on the night of the party (Allan and Chef Sasi were in Thailand) and the food was outstanding! They make all of the regular Thai dishes with a special flare and they have so many other, less traditional dishes that are superb. The golden pumpkin squash soup and the stir fried basil eggplant were so rich and flavourful and the mango salad was perfect! We will definitely be back for more celebrations! Thanks for everything Allan!

★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The service was good and the restaurant is tucked away in the side of a few construction projects. There s a lot of history from the chef, and the menu set some expectations (article about being flown in by famous celebrities to cook Thai food). Unfortunately food was below expectation. I went with my fiancé and we tastes and textures were overpowering. There was heavy use of cooking oil in the drunken noodles and the fish curry was overpowered with ginger. Part way through the meal I realized it tasted similar to food you d get at Thai express Would not recommend the tasting menu, we did not get good serving size and the dessert was ok.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing and fair prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Eating at Mengrai is like eating at the house of a dear friend. The owner, Allan, welcomed us into the restaurant himself and recommended some of his favourite dishes and cocktails to us. I tried the sea bass and it was one of the best Thai dishes I have ever had! For dessert, we tried the rice pudding which was also incredible. The menu had clear labelling to demarcate gluten-free items and the staff were so friendly and kind. This is a must-try Thai experience in Old Town Toronto! Vegetarian options: The menu is clearly labeled to let you know what is vegetarian and/or how to customize a dish to make it so. Dietary restrictions: The menu labels gluten free items so you can avoid any allergens!

★★
March 22, 2024

Tried them for takeout for the first time based on good reviews and pictures. It was awful. Just a bad meal. So disappointed. Cashew nut chicken wasn t passable. Didn t taste good. Neither of us could finish it. The rice smelled like urine and was still crunchy. Spat it out immediately. First time last time.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Best Thai food in Toronto in my opinion

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Had a chance to experience this food with 4 friends in our party, all of us thrilled with the food and service. Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Amazing food and even better service. Also really great vegan & gluten-free options, and the kitchen is always so safe to prepare items with dietary restrictions. Thank you!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Authentic Thai Cuisine in the heart of Toronto. Prepared by renown Chef Saki with such precision and care. With nutrition, and health are yours, every bit is like a dance on the palate. My favourite is the pineapple with chicken perfectly matched in this cuisine profile and the building of flavours. Every customer is like family. Whether you dine in or have it personally delivered to home. Treat yourself, you haven t lived until you taste Mengrai Thai!!! The perfect 10 rating!!!

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

I normally don t ever leave reviews but this was a completely different experience than I would have ever expected. Hands down.. best ever Thai food restaurant I have been to. The cuisine and ambience is beyond amazing, please try the yam rolls as an appetizer to start with. The owner and staff are really amazing. They provided us with the outmust care and service. Definately would recommend for anybody to dine here and recommend to their friends.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Service was friendly, helpful and prompt. Portions were filling and food was flavourful (highly recommend the squash soup) but there were a few things that bothered me. First, they seemed to have completely turned off the hot water in the washrooms as the water was ice cold. Second, they charge a service and energy fee for hot water which Ive never seen before. Finally, while the panang curry was good, the cauliflower in it had definitely turned, it tasted sour/off. All in all, it was good but I prefer other spots for Thai.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

A flavourful Journey at Mengrai Thai My boyfriend and I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mengrai Thai for the first time, drawn in by the intriguing allure of a restaurant that has hosted its fair share of celebrities. Our culinary adventure left us with a memorable experience and a taste for more. To kick off our meal, we indulged in the golden flowers with chicken, an appetizer that lived up to its enticing description. The crispy texture of the golden flowers was delightful, providing a perfect contrast to the succulent chicken within. Each bite was a harmonious blend of flavours, setting a promising tone for the rest of our dining experience. For the main course, we opted for the pineapple fried rice and Sasis Pad Thai noodle. The pineapple fried rice was a revelation, with the sweet and tangy notes of pineapple perfectly complementing the savoury rice and assorted ingredients. Sasis Pad Thai noodle lived up to its reputation, delivering a burst of flavours that danced on our taste buds. The careful balance of spices and the freshness of the ingredients were truly commendable, showcasing the culinary expertise of Mengrai Thais kitchen. To conclude our feast, we savoured the sweet coconut rice and mango dessert, a delightful combination that provided a refreshing end to our meal. The coconut rice was perfectly cooked, and the sweetness of the mango added a tropical touch, leaving us completely satisfied. A friendly tip for future patrons: be sure to bring cash if youre looking to score a discount. While our experience was nearly flawless, a minor improvement here and there could have propelled Mengrai Thai to a perfect score. Nevertheless, with its delectable offerings, celebrity allure, and cash discount incentive, we confidently rate Mengrai Thai 4.75/5 stars very close to perfection. Its a gem that certainly deserves a spot on any food enthusiasts list.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Great time out for a delicious dinner and a drink! Cute neighbourhood spot, Brandon and Allan took such great care of us :) Support staff was super kind. Lime leaf-infused vodka cocktail was awesome. Winterlicious here was a great way to taste around their menu. Vegetarian options: Vegan Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options

★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Owner was friendly and personable; very chatty... but the food was food court lvl stuff on plates with fancy names. Bland, not much flavor, they cannot even bother to season the chicken skewers, everything is fried and drizzle with the same sticky sweet and tangy sauce and Im pretty sure the soup was Campbells.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We tried Mengrai Thai for the first time this week and it was . The staff could not have been nicer and more accommodating. mid-reservation, in a last minute turn of events, we had to move from dining in to taking out and the waiters were exceptional at looking after us. The owner, Allan, not only made sure that we were taking care of prior to arriving to the restaurant by calling in advance to confirm specific details of our booking, which included our 1.5 year old daughter, but came by during dinner to check in and make sure that everything was going well and to entertain our sweet girl when she was getting restless. Even though we ended up taking everything to go, the food was kept hot and it was outstanding! Can t recommend Mengrai Thai enough. We will definitely be back! Hopefully to dine-in for longer next time!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

We had a fantastic meal. I requested gluten free options and they happily suggested many menu items. We tried different main courses than our typical pad Thai and were impressed. What a great experience with friendly staff! The chef and her husband made us feel special! We will DEFINITELY be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Really great Thai food at extremely reasonable pricing! Definitely a casual spot, but great for groups.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

BEST THAT PLACE IN THE 6ix. I ve loved coming to this gem. I came here on a date with my gf and we both immediately fell in love with the couple who owns the place and their service towards Thai food and culture. In a city of high cost of living, they provide wonderful food, at a reasonable price. I hope they continue to thrive and open more locations before they end up retiring in Thailand. Hoping to come here often:) Vegetarian options: Love the fried rice with Panang curry.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Best Thai food Ive had here, hands down. I love that they have several versions of Pad Thai, and specifically a less sweet version. I love Pad Thai but I often lament its a bit tooo sweet for my liking, which makes it great that they have different versions which account for those differences in taste. I ordered the Chefs Special Pad Thai and it was excellent. Great service, great food, reasonably priced, nice ambience and lighting in the restaurant. A bit of a Toronto gem.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I loved the good attention. Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Absolutely incredible. Super quaint restaurant with amazing service and extraordinary Thai. I can definitely see it as a top contender for best Thai in the city! Food

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

My husband and I love Mengrai Thai - it is our favourite Thai restaurant and we always bring out-of-town visitors to the restaurant. Its off the beaten path in an old heritage building, a very authentic Thai atmosphere, and not noisy. The food is authentic, fresh, and delicious. The service is excellent. Allan, the owner, loves to chat with diners, and he has a lot of photos to show, a lot of interesting stories to tell about the history of the restaurant, famous diners, and how his wife prepares all of the sauces from scratch (they never use msg)! We ordered dishes with Allans recommendation and we loved everything. For appetizers we had shrimp rolls and a tempura style appetizer. We had Drunken Noodles Pad Kee Mau (beef), Red Curry (chicken) with Lychee and Pineapple, Crispy Chicken with Mango and Cashews, Stripe Bass Filet in Coconut Sauce, and for dessert we shared Mango Cheesecake and Sticky Rice. The Red Curry had the most spice. We tend to order on the milder side now. This is the first time I didnt order Pad Thai, my all-time favourite, and substituted it with the Drunken Noodles - a good choice to try something different. All was perfect to our taste. I cant wait to go back! Our friends from out of town were so grateful to have the experience of Mengrai Thai.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Service and food were excellent. Would recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Hands down the best service I have experienced so far, at a restaurant in Toronto and its second to none. Special shout out to Allen, who recommended us the must try from the menu, he was very warm and funny too!! We were a group of 6, and we got recommendations, complementary starters and dessert. In terms of food, it tasted great. We tried quite a few things, Red Thai (Tofu) curry, Pineapple Fried Rice, Green Thai curry (chicken), Drunken noodles, Mango chicken filet striped bass and complimentary mango sticky rice for dessert. I recommend trying sea bass, green curry, and pineapple fried rice. Thanks to the Mengrai Thai team, we had an amazing experience and would surely be returning back soon!

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Ive gotten pickup here a couple times now, and every time I come, the owners and workers are soo friendly! Not only that, but the food is UNREAL, especially for the price! I got the beef pad thai, and it was delicious. Will come back again, and they make it so quickly.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

What an outstanding spot to stumble on today! Our host Allan was incredibly fun and entertaining to talk to over dinner, and the meal and service exceptional. Jeff and I (and our kids) will be back to our new favourite Thai place

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Even the takeout tastes good

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

My new favourite restaurant in Toronto. They are also opening a place (with hotel!) in Chang Rai, so if you go to Thailand, put it on your top places to visit! Shout out to Allan. If he leaves he will be deeply missed. Great service, makes you feel like family when you are there. Having been to Thailand I can say this is some of the best Thai food Ive had in Toronto. Recommend the Tom Yum, Drunken Noodles, Curry chicken, and Chefs special Pad Thai (dont fall for the original, chefs special is better). Cool atmosphere too with exposed brick, string lights, and elevated Thai decor. We stumbled upon this place but will definitely be back! P.s. you can save a few bucks off your bill by e-transferring or paying cash.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

We just wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful evening we had on December 31st, 2023. the food was amazing and the service was excellent. the red curry with lychee and pineapple is highly recommended.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Loved the atmosphere of this cozy spot. Service was capable and friendly, but perhaps overwhelmed by our party of 25+ booked more than a month in advance. Food arrived hot and was tasty, the fritter shown was quite oily and heavy, but the squash coconut soup (vegan) was my favourite of the night. It had just a little spice to it. A red curry with chicken was served in a pineapple and was quite dramatic in presentation, and had nice flavour, but was really watery. Dessert was more than enough- a small scoop of ice cream for just a sweet note. The space is cozy and charming, but there are many worn spots on stairs and upholstery, door closures, cushions and floors. It does need some upgrades for those areas. A word of warning : there are 4 or 5 steps up at the front door and different levels in the dining areas. If you need to consider accessibility, know in advance. Overall, it was enjoyable and tasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Allan, Sasi and the team at Mengrai Thai continue to make the best Thai food in the GTA. Our dinner last night was just as awesome as every other time weve come to visit.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was delicious!! We met the owner who showed us photos of all the celebrities who have visited his restaurant. We also got to meet the chef and let her know how good the food was. I took a photo of my first course then forgot to take photos of the rest but I thoroughly enjoyed it!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing dinner fabulous prices Happy New Year to all the staff who are absolutely charming and of course the owner and Chef youre in our hearts thank you for making our New Years Eve Very Special Love from Joan Lee Lynn and Neil!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Highly recommended great service great food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My new favourite thai place! The food was amazing and the service, even better. Alan and Sean were wonderful to us. And its halal, too. 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ive hosted two corporate events (20+ folks) here and havent been disappointed! Peter is the ultimate entertainer, while the Chef Sasi is a patient teacher and talented chef. They boast an impressive list of cliental, and Peter does an amazing job of retelling their story in an animated way!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Its always a delight to visit this amazing family run authentic Thai restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Tom Yum soup was extremely delicious with all the herbs and spices inside to get you ready for the main course and keep you warm. Secondly, the Chefs special pad thai with chicken and shrimp was totally up to the taste and portion was enough for 2.Lastly, Green curry was totally astonishing with its taste. Highly recommend for mid size groups and couples who would like to enjoy a nice dinner.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

What a gem! Delicious food, great service and lovely interior.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Absolutely recommend it

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

My Experience here was phenomenal! I can t say I ve had such a pleasant and warming level of hospitality at any other restaurant in my life. Allan the owner, was very welcoming and made my date and I feel at home from the start with his charming conversation starters and amazing stories. The food is stellar, the braised beef & drunken noodle go together so well with a lychee martini. The mango cheesecake for dessert was very decadent. This is a one of a kind gem, with its unique interior aesthetic filled with beautiful scenery and cultural pieces, warming staff and delicious food, I will certainly be coming back to Megrai as it s my new favourite spot!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place rules! Try the sea bass!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was delicious! We had pineapple curry chicken, chefs special. There are a few other dishes I want to try, so definitely plan to go back. This place is a hidden gem.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Its one of those rare restaurants that you dont come across very often in Toronto anymore. Its family-owned and feels authentic - a place where you can really savor the flavors of Thai cuisine. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavors and cooked to perfection. Highly recommended!

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We visited this place today. Server was horrible. Despite informing that its our first time here, she did not explain anything. When we asked about the food options, all she has to say, this is chef special. No explanation on whats in the dish. Food turned out to be not what we expected. Even told server that I cant eat it. Had to leave without eating but with Bill. Never again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Rich flavor, taste authentic!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had a great time here, the food and sevice were both outstanding. One of the owners even kindly spicened up our curry when we said we wished we ordered a hotter one. We would also definitely recommend the Prixe Fixe meal and especially the Golden Pumpkin Squash Soup! Overall a wonderful experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best restaurant experience I ve had in a long time. Allan the owner was amazing. Great food and great service. We did their extended winterlicious menu which was amazing. Vegetarian options: Amazing vegan options. Very prominent and ideal.

December 22, 2023

Rocks...? Saw all the great reviews and decided to give it a try! But had a bad experience with their take out pad thai. It was bland and I also found really hard, crunchy, rock like, things throughout the dish. Which was concerning, I didnt finish the bowl because I was scared to hurt myself. They also charge extra for rice for the curry dishes, which isnt clearly stated on the menu. Already tried to contact the restaurant to ask what these were and to provide this feedback but didnt receive a response. Wheelchair accessibility: Had stairs up to the main entrance

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service, food was really average. I was excited to try this place given the good reviews but I was quite disappointed with the food. The red curry didn t have any sweetness to it, so it just tasted creamy and slightly bitter? The pad Thai noodles was a bit over cooked in my opinion and was just sour. I did like the mango sticky rice (mangos were sour/not in season but it s winter so that s ok). The service however was really good, attentive server and she replaced our plates for the main course. The owner was super friendly and came to our table to have a chat. Every restaurant makes their curry and pad Thai a bit different so maybe this was just not to my personal taste. Also the owner said his wife (main chef I assume) is abroad so maybe this was another chef who took over temporarily

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pretty good Thai joint. Tried the Chefs pad Thai, green curry, basil chicken. Everything was really delicious. The gratuity is built into your bill which I didnt like because we we just three people dining. I would understand if it was for a large party.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

amazing experience. the food was delicious and reasonably priced, the staff was friendly and attentive, and Allan is an amazing human being! would absolutely recommend!

★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was tasty, reasonably priced and the service was fine. We all enjoyed our meal and the restaurant was very cozy. We were a family group of 4 with one person paying and they added 16% gratuity to the bill automatically and didnt point it out until I asked which I thought was odd since the machine also gave tip options. I would have tipped more btw.

December 22, 2023

Absolutely terrible experience. We came for dinner on a quiet weekday. Servers were nice and friendly. The dishes were terrible for the price. Both tasted like they had been microwaved, chewy pad Thai noodles & flavourless lychee curry. A tiny side of rice cost $3.00 extra, for a disgusting and subpar dish. Appetizers tasted like they were frozen and store bought, very small amount for $15.00 an order. For dishes costing $20.00 with mandatory gratuity, the quality is not there at all. I was hopeful from the reviews but it seems that the quality has gone downhill. Guests dining beside us shared the exact same experience with similar dishes. Both dishes were lukewarm when they came out, hence likely being microwaved or reheated. Chicken and shrimp on pad Thai was chewy as well and again flavourless. I have dined at way better and more affordable Thai in the city. Save yourself a trip and do not go here.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Went here for dinner, and the wait time for the food was astronomically long. Im not sure if it was because it was Easter Sunday when we went, but we waited for about an hour for our food. Taste wise, its alright. The presentation with pineapple i think can be eliminated entirely, almost all the dishes we ordered got served in a pineapple. Funnily enough, one of our group ordered the pineapple fried rice (served in a pineapple) but barely any of the fruit in the fried rice.

December 22, 2023

Horrible experience

December 22, 2023

I don t know if it s the two specific dishes we got but we ordered a pineapple fried rice and pad thai but there was zero flavoring. There was no salt at all and everything tasted bland. I normally don t ever review but seeing that the place almost has like 5 stars I thought the food would taste good. Service was great and the atmosphere of the place was good too.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Terrible. Charges hidden gratuity fees on top of tips. Tastes really blend, had solid msg crystals keep appearing in the food that was as hard as pebbles. My mango rice was rock hard and when I brought it up, the server told me he would microwave it more. This restaurant is really bad and I think the reviews are fake.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very nice experience. staff friendly and recommending great dishes. Best pad thai and curries. Decadent mango cheesecake and creme brule a must try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Unsuspecting spot for the best Thai food Ive had in Toronto! Portions are very generous and well-presented. Lots of vegan/vegetarian options. The owner and staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks to Brandon for his superb service! Ive visited more than once and hope to visit a lot more! Highly recommend! Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan/vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: Caters to dietary restrictions and allergies (excluding soy)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We came fresh from abroad and happened on this most wonderful restaurant and its amazing and inspiring people.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Love this place! Their coconut shrimp and pineapple lychee red curry is a must try.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The quality and taste of the food has definitely gone down. I have been coming to this restaurant for over 8 years , today I was really disappointed when I hosted visiting family .they had very high expectation from my previous experiences but they were highly disappointed Food was bland and under seasoned . Chef was kind enough to prepare it again but still the same , under seasoned and tasteless. Possibly one of those days for the kitchen staff but I may not choose this restaurant again as my choice of place to go..

December 22, 2023

The food has gone downhill. The texture of the pad thai was mushy and the flavour tasted weird like MSG. Food is not fresh

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The interior is both elegant and cozy. The Penang Curry and coconut rice was amazing. Service is top tier - the waiter was so kinda and warm. My friend and I sat and talked for a while after paying the bill; we were so surprised when the waiter brought us mango sticky rice! It was delish and my friend and I are so happy and full :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and great service! Definitely worth trying!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I really like this Thai restaurant, all foods are delicious and bring me the feeling when I visited Thailand before Also, both owner & chef welcome guests like old friends, thats why I came with friends 2nd times within few days

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We have been here few times and every time the experience getter better than previous one - which is the best . Fresh & Tasty food, excellent service and hospitality. Food portions can increase a bit for the prices , but none the less its a great Thai food place. Host Alan takes care of the guests well. Truly made my day special!l

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Top notch food and service!! We had Mengrai cater our food for our wedding reception, and everything turned out perfect! We are vegans so had a vegan menu catered, and even our non-vegan friends were so impressed with the food! Said our reception completely changed their views on vegan food for the better!! Big props to Peach, Alan and Brandon for making our event such a huge success!! :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I came here for the first time and can honestly say this was the best food experience I ve ever had! The service was amazing, the food was delicious, the vibe of the restaurant was calming and relaxing and I couldn t recommend enough if you re in Toronto! Try the red chicken curry with lychee!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

This place is a hidden gem. The owners were so kind to introduce new dishes we have never had before for a group of 9. I had the pineapple fried rice and it was absolutely splendid. The mixture of flavours will put you into a food coma. The Tom yum soup was also made like it s in Thailand. Don t sleep on this establishment. The service was above and beyond and don t be surprised if you run into a celebrity here! Definitely coming back again! Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We have got pad Thai , and rice with pineapple . Personally like both dishes , rice was well cooked - not over cooked which for me was the ideal one . Pad Thai was good, not too sweet

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We ordered Pad Thai, drunken noodles, and yam rolls. Unfortunately, the yam rolls were cold and greasy on the inside. The Pad Thai lacked flavor and didnt have any tamarind or salt. Additionally, the presence of huge chunks of green onion made for poor presentation. The drunken noodles were also lacking in flavor. Overall, it was a huge disappointment and I am not planning on returning. Its possible that the restaurant is inconsistent since they have many good reviews, but I did not have a good experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Recently had the pleasure of dining at Mengrai Thai - it was truly an exceptional experience. From the moment I walked in , their warm smiles and genuine enthusiasm for Thai cuisine made me feel welcome . The flavors of each dish were bold , vibrant and perfectly balanced . Owner Allan took good care of me . Exceptional dining experience - will be back again

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great neighborhood spot! The Thai milk tea is amazing.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

One of the best restaurants I ve ever ate at

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I went to Mengrai for my partners birthday and ordered the tom kha soup, sweet pad thai, drunken noodles, and the mango cheesecake. Everything was delicious! Since it was my partners birthday they had given a mango pudding as well - which was really sweet of them. It is evident that the owner and chef care for their employees along with their customers, they also take their feedback seriously and are constantly trying to improve their menu. I think their location is one aspect that makes this place a hidden gem, there are 4 parking spots directly outside the restaurant, otherwise you can park right across the street (underground parking garage) - it is about 8 dollars for the day or 2.50 for every half hour.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ordered catering for an office lunch and was blown away! Allan took such great care in our request, provided top notch service. Food was delivered on time and with zero mess. The food was fresh, hot and flavourful! 10/10 all around. Everyone in the office LOVED it (even went for second rounds :))

★★
December 22, 2023

The service was great but the food was atrocious. We got quote on quote super high spicy but it was bland and absolutely no spice whatsoever so we got a small hot sauce on the side which they charge extra for. The food was extremely greasy and oily and that was pretty much the extent of the flavours in the dish. I couldnt taste anything except the oil. For a $21 pad thai I expected a bit more literally anything. Would not recommend and would not go again. The only reason I would give a 2 star is because they kept my water full.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I ve been here so many times now but the food and service never fail to disappoint. Anytime I have to find somewhere new to take friends that I m meeting with, this is my go to as I am confident they will love the food & service. Allan is the best & makes you feel right at home! The food is incredible- I am a big fan of the pineapple red curry, crispy beef was amazing & sasi s pad Thai. My friends really enjoyed the drunken noodles as well! If you haven t been here for Thai, it s a must - best Thai food in the city.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Superb food and service, good recommendations made by the staff. The owner actually spent a few minutes greeting us and talked to us which was nice..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I travel to Toronto once a month for work and I love to try different Thai restaurants on my trips. It was my first time at Mengrai. Boy was I blown away by the food and service at Mengrai. Allan, Sasi and the staff were so welcoming and generous with their food, time and story telling. Extremely hospitable staff and atmosphere. I will definitely be back and I would say that if you re thinking about trying Mengrai, don t think twice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best Thai food in Ontario. Went there dozen times, tried most of the menu and never had a bad meal.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Go to spot for Thai food. Love the red curry and their desserts. The mango cheesecake is divine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastically delicious food and such friendly service. We were welcomed so warmly, and the crispy morning glory dish (a Thai spinach) with the pumpkin soup was delicious! Cocktails were super affordable and tasty as well. Highly recommend to anyone in the area!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We have been going to Mengrai Thai for many years. The food is always fabulous and all of the staff are great! Last night we went for Summerlicious and it was delicious. We had striped bass and green curry chicken, a variety of appetizers and for dessert sticky rice and mango cheesecake. Probably the best Thai food in Toronto! Dietary restrictions: Had vegetarian and vegan options.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Restaurant looks pretty unassuming from the outside, but good food, and very friendly servers and owner!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Clean place, friendly people and delicious food, 5 stars and will revisit ext time in Toronto

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Honestly the best Thai food I ve eaten in a long time. Love having this in the neighbourhood.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I am giving Mengrai 5 stars for food because it was fantastic! I am giving Mengrai 5 stars for service because even though they were short-staffed, Allan more than made up for any lack with his warm welcome and great stories. Lastly, how can I not give it 5 stars for atmosphere? Great food, thoughtful service, fabulous decor - Definitely a 5 star experience all around!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best Thai food I have ever had in my life! They have an eclectic variety of the world s most scrumptious Thai food. Garlic shrimp with tamarind is a must try, rich in aroma & palatable! Thank you Allan for being so welcoming & friendly. Highly recommended Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very good, authentic Thai food! The waiters were very attentive and the service was top. The award-winning chef Sasi Meechai prepared our red curry and cashew wok fry superbly! Definitely worth a visit!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The dining experience was exceptional, accompanied by a delightful ambience. The service was notably remarkable, blending seamlessly with the establishment s rich heritage.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Highly highly recommend! My friend and I were visiting Toronto and found this place online. Our experience was wonderful, not only because of the delicious, well crafted food, but also because of the caring and welcoming owner of the restaurant. The pumpkin squash soup appetizer was one of my favorites, as well as any of the incredible desserts. The atmosphere was so warm and the music playlist was perfection. It was a wonderful experience that we wont forget, and we hope to return soon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I would eat here every day if I could. The bass was the best fish I ve ever eaten and I ve never had crispy morning glory s before but they re now one of my favourite food. The staff is so amazing and they make you feel like you re old friend even if it s your first time.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ive been coming to mengrai for years! Absolutely love it, good ambience, amazing food and the owners superb!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good vibes and delicious food. The Thai classics, like drunken noodles, were great. As were the more unique/new dishes they had like the crispy mango chicken. The Thai tea cocktail was the best thing I drank in Toronto. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian and vegan options. Dietary restrictions: The staff was very good at checking in on food allergies and dietary preferences.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food and service. There are usually some sort of price fixe menu specials, which is awesome if you want to try a bit of everything. The pineapple dish is a chicken curry with lychee fruit - incredibly tasty!! Food

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Honestly, Im disappointed. Considering how many awards they claim to have received, their food was sub par. The food came out only 10 mins after we had ordered, suggesting it was not made to order. We got the appetizer platter which consisted of all fried foods that did not taste homemade. More like those frozen PC appetizers that you just toss into the oven. We then got the pad kee mau which was also not great. The rice noodles were not cooked through, and the flavours were bland. Im honestly not sure how this place could have as many positive Google reviews and awards as they do, because the food was mediocre at best.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really lovely place with great food and friendly staff. Allan is a wonderful host

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Such nice and friendly folks here. Ordered a pad Thai and level 6 spice. Unfortunately it was a tad bit spicier than what I would expect! Also ordered the mango sticky rice for dessert. The rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned while the mango chunks unfortunately tasted rather sour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had dinner here with a friend. I ve been to quite a few Thai restaurants in the GTA but this one really stood out! The staff was welcoming and serviced us proactively from the beginning, and the restaurant has tasteful, characteristic furnishings. While looking at the menu and Google photos, I immediately noticed several dishes not seen at other restaurants, and we decided to try the striped bass fillet with coconut and chicken curry with lychee. I really enjoyed both choices! I m usually not a big fan of very heavy dishes and so I was very glad that both dishes were more on the light side, and I especially loved the lychee flavour in the curry. The tastes and presentation were so memorable that I would love to come back and have them again! Additionally, the fried yam roll appetizer was excellent. I think this restaurant is underrated and it is now among my favourite Thai restaurants in Toronto.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food was great and delicious. The staffs were very friendly and generous. Since we were for the first time they offered us a dish on the house.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Good food, and a cozy atmosphere. Chef got my order wrong and the tables were a little sticky, but was okay. Only weird thing was that they include tip in the bill for all bills..... regardless of service quality or table size - not a fan of that. Waiter took away the bill while I paid so I could figure out the tip amount.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Allan was amazing...excellent customer service .... Love the mango cheesecake.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Recently, I went to Mengrai for the first time and really enjoyed it! We came from out of town to celebrate a birthday and heard that Mengrai had great vegan options. Service was quick, friendly, and knowledgeable. The food was delicious! We will definitely be back next time we are in Toronto!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food. Great owner. Great chef ! Highly recommended Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious and original cuisine. Fast and very thoughful service. Really happy to have find it for our 2 days stay in Toronto. Merci

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We dined here for the first time during Nuit Blanche last week. The ambiance was great! Staff were very friendly and service was fast and stellar. The food was great! This is the best Thai restaurant I have been to. We loved their chef s special pad thai, the red curry with lychee (shrimp and chicken), the braised curry lamb and the mango salad. Presentation was impressive! Alex (if I remember correctly), the manager, goes around and chats with the customers which is really a nice touch because it made us comfortable and happy to have chosen to dine here. He also handed me a complimentary glass of white wine which was very much appreciated. I definitely recommend this place and would come back here again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

All the dishes are amazing. Allen was very helpful advising what to order. We would go back and have been recommending it to everyone!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Super friendly service. Food is great. Will go back when Im near.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing experience at Mengrai for AsialiciousTO 2023! Not only was the food superb, but the service was top-notch. Allan was very hospitable and took the time to explain about the restaurant and recommended some dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We went here before heading to Elgin theatre for a comedy show - the food is incredible. I had the lamb/peach curry with medium spice and it was one of the best curry dishes I have ever had. He had the drunken noodle and said the same. Excellent food and service. We will be back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place, great authentic Thai food (good for building spice tolerance). The owner (i presume) was super friendly and welcoming as well, portions were reasonable for the price.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food and great service! The server was very friendly and we went with his recommendations for dishes. Our table split 4 things all of which were great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Just had an amazing experience at Mengrai, it was our first time and Allen (owner) treated my son like a king. He showed hom how to make a few delicious items on the menu and filled our time with wonderful stories.. when the food came it was amazing.. very flavorful but most importantly filled with good energy. We are grateful for the experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent place for Thai food Cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff Food

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Would have loved to try it but waited for almost 10 mins after being seated and no one approached. The table was sticky dirty so I left. The place was highly recommended but I can eat elsewhere to have more attentive service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food and great customer service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

No where in Toronto will you get service and hospitality like in Mengrai Thai. The owner Alan and Chef Sasi were very friendly and made us feel exceptionally welcomed. Their hospitality is unmatched, they make you feel like you are at home. It is worth going here just for the hospitality, the delicious food is an additional bonus.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awful! I ordered pad Thai and it arrived in a gooey clump.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very nice atmosphere. Exceptional service, and amazing food! Will be back soon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service and amazing food!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I strongly encourage all thai food lovers to visit this cozy restaurant. The seating is comfortable and the ambiance itself feels welcoming. The owner Allan was extremely kind, he created a positive environment for all staff and costumers entering his restaurant. His wife Sasi and the others in the kitchen made some of the most delicious pad thai and rice dishes I have ever had. An incredible experience, I will definitely be back !! Thank you to all the staff for the amazing service, this was truly the highlight of my trip to Toronto.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food here is quite authentic. I am not sure if North Americans are truly ready for it tho. It s spicy, it tastes just like it is in Thailand. The owner is super chatty and very proud of the place. Very interesting guy.

★★
December 22, 2023

**COCKROACH ALERT** Food was average and was taking my last bites when we noticed a cockroach crawling on a cabinet against our table. The waitress removed it and came back apologizing saying it came from the fruit displayed around the Buddha statue beside us. Seemed odd, since cockroaches are not a normal feature of fruit. We saw 2 more at our table but didn t mentioned them and killed them ourselves. I was very ready to leave. Then a gentleman comes by - possibly the owner - and offers something vegetarian . He said he s called exterminators and that the construction next door brought in the cockroaches and encouraged us to stay. We just wanted the bill. We did not make a scene and did not actually complain - beyond pointing out the roach at our table - or ask for anything (though we were grossed out and wanted to leave), I did expect a discount. Instead he brought a single small (cold) crème brûlée (which I don t like and he didn t give us a choice) and some tea. Two cups arrived, they were apparently the same, but one liquid was way darker than the other. Weird. When the bill came, he didn t let us see the itemized bill, added a tip to the tab (only 2 of us). I actually think we were OVER charged. I would absolutely avoid this place. The staff were nice, the owner handled the roaches at our table poorly and . Its infested with roaches. He even asked us to come again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The people were accommodating and friendly, their service was prompt and my dinner was excellent. I highly recommend it.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Really liked the atmosphere. The food is great, ordered pad thai with hot spicy level. It was less spicy than I expected, but okay. The curry and milk tea is really great. However the service was not as good as the food is, and mandatory service fee is added. We waited 5 minutes to be seated and no one was really paying attention to us, then left us for about 10-20 minutes for menu and didn t check in at all.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

They upcharge for everything Look at the pictures They charge for hot water, lemon wedges, hot sauce, and if you want halal meat They charge you. They add gratuity even for 2 ppl *20%*. Why should we tip forcefully? NO. NEVER again Portions are small Everything is over priced Do not go here unless you want to be dropped off for mediocre food. No refills for coverage after overcharging $3 for a glass. Sticky rice $3 for small portion. Go to Chiang mai waaaay better

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Amazing! Not sure how I havent dined here sooner. Brandon and his family are really welcoming and theyve created a remarkable ambience with delicious food. The best Thai food Ive had in the city! Highly recommended. Great way to beat the Sunday blues. Will be back for sure!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

They put laoganma as spice which you can get from anywhere, it overrides the taste of fried rice.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The first time I had this food was in the height of Covid, the takeout we brought back to our Airbnb was amazing. A great way to spend New Year s Eve! So when I was able to go in to this little hole in the wall place I was blown away by the service and the cozy atmosphere. Sure it s not for everyone but it is definitely worth a try! The food was as amazing as the first time and they are kind to accommodate your needs.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Fooooood was crazy good and the service was amazinggggggg! would be back again and again!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Good owner and food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Absolutely beyond amazing service from Allan, chef Sasi and the whole team. Allan went above and beyond to cater to our organizations holiday party, and was accommodating to many last minute requests. Beyond perfect. Thank you so much for your attention to detail and your amazing personality. I am so thankful for your help and the food was amazing. Everyone loved it! The bar service staff was amazing and did a great job. Happy holidays and thank you again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Such a great dining experience with friends! The boss was very helpful to introduce us all kind of popular choices. This was a clever idea that everyone could try different dishes! What I ordered was traditional Pha Thai noodles, and it s great! It was already customized for Canadian, so it was sweeter than I expected. Dietary restrictions: You should ask the boss to order for you! He is a friendly and sophisticated business person!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very unique and authentic atmosphere. Alan makes you feel very welcome and at home and meeting Chef Sasi was a highlight. The curry chicken and lychee served in the pineapple was very delicious and leaves a great flavor! Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food, vibes and super friendly owner.