893 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8W 1H7, Canada
Thai Food, Vegan & Gluten-free friendly
Highly recommend this restaurant! We tried their tamarind fried rice and absolutely loved it. Our waitress was very sweet, I appreciate that they accommodated my request to make the dish vegetarian. I also loved their black bean chilli oil! In hindsight, I should have bought a jar of it. I’d definitely return to try some of their other dishes!
I had noodle in sweet and sour sauce, and it was so good ! The restaurant wasnt too busy so everything was served very quickly! The servers were friendly and prompt. Will definitely come back.
I’ve been going to this restaurant for over 10 years, food and service always great. Love their pad Thai, and deep fried pineapple with ice cream for dessert.
cozy atmosphere, fast service, and huge portions for a reasonable price! could definitely share any of these dishes between two people and be full!
Definitely the best Thai place in the city in my opinion! This restaurant is family owned and has a large menu of authentic dishes and amazing service. The portions are great for the price and all the dishes have a great kick. Anything from the menu is worth a try and defiantly coming back! Place is quite small so I would recommend booking a reservation or coming a bit early. - What we ordered: 62. Phad Thai Goong 44. Ocean On The Land 63. Phad Thai Gai 52. Gaeng Gai 61. Guay Teow Phad Ped 78. Coconut Rice
Sookjai in Victoria is our go-to spot for treating visiting family and friends to a memorable meal. The menu features a wide array of authentic Thai dishes, all bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant spices. We especially love the Pad Thai and Green Curry, which never fail to impress our guests.
If you don’t have a reservation, be ready to wait to eat the yummiest Thai food in about 1-1.5 hours after you waitlist yourself! Had some amazing green curry fried rice, coconut rice, great mango cocktails, noodles/pad Thai, fantastic tapioca and mango desserts too. Service was pretty quick. Totally worth the wait :)
I revisited Sookjai after a couple of years since my last visit. I noticed that the amount of bean sprouts in the crispy pork was smaller, but still tasty. The portion of chicken was a bit smaller than expected for the price, although the chicken itself was tender and juicy. Despite these minor issues, I would revisit to try other dishes like noodles. EDIT*** During this visit, I asked for more bean sprouts for Moo Gratiem (#34) and was pleased with the generous amount provided. The Phad Thai (#63) was phenomenal - it had a fiery, smoky scent and the taste was exquisite! It struck the perfect balance of salty and sweet, making it the best Phad Thai in town. Additionally, the Golden Cup appetizer was also fantastic (#1), the sweet and sour noodle (#61) was okay- it was a bit ketchupy, but still good. The service was a bit slow this time. It seems like only the owner's daughter was "working", while other two takes their sweet time.
I love everything about this place, but they re incredibly authentic Thai food is front of mind. I actually find myself craving it if I don t have it on the regular.
You must eat the food at this location, takeaway portions are smaller and getting hit for 15-25% for takeaway tip is not fair. Food service is great in-house. Best Thai in town. Please push for higher minimum wage in BC , so we don t have to pay server s salaries.
Safe to say this is the best Thai food restaurant in town. I love their Thai ice tea and the black rice coconut pudding. Good portion and yummy food in general :)
Amazing food and vibes!
Service was great, very friendly and helpful. Food came out pretty quickly, we had ordered a lot and it was worth it. Loved all the food that was given, amazing flavour was surrounded all through the different plates. Good restaurant all around.
Super delicious thai food! Very authentic! Tentative and friendly staff. Definitely need to try the ton yam soup and the mussels
I ve been a loyal customer and a big fan of your restaurant for a long time, often recommending it to others, but after you recently re-opened, I made three visits, I m now really disappointed. I ve decided not to return anymore, though I feel it s only fair to leave a review since you ve been my favorite Thai place until recently. Out of the last three visits, two were takeout and one was dine-in. The dine-in experience was particularly bad. Even considering that it was a busy weekend evening, it was strange to see so many servers inside the restaurant, yet we were left waiting outside. We waited for over 40 minutes, and when we were finally seated, no one came to our table. It was over an hour before we even placed our order, and when the food finally arrived... it was nothing like I remembered. The taste was completely different, and I couldn t help but wonder if the chef changed or if the recipes were altered. I ordered the same dishes I always have, and was shocked at how different and disappointing they tasted. The service wasn t great, and the food didn t live up to what I used to love about your restaurant. Afterward, I tried takeout twice more, hoping it was just a one-off, but the taste was inconsistent again. It was disappointing to experience three visits in a row with food that was either bad or completely different from what I expected. What do you do when the Pad Thai doesn t taste good at a Thai restaurant? And the Tom Yum Goong was bland too. Consistency is key for any good restaurant, and I truly believed you were the best Thai spot in Victoria. But after these last few visits, I think it s time to explore other options. I understand that sometimes dishes can vary, but it feels like your restaurant has lost its touch, and I don t want to keep testing my luck. Goodbye for now, and I hope you can find your way back to the quality that once made you my favorite place.
Very good taste in the food, great quality and service, beautiful decoration and atmosphere, the best Thai place in Victoria
Good food. Fair pricing and decent atmosphere
The food was outstanding, portions were large, service was exceptional. We have eaten at numerous Thai restaurants in several cities and counties, this restaurant was the best. Highly recommend to try! Food
Everythings great: generous portions, good taste, and the servers are nice.
Amazing authentic food with very large portions! The atmosphere was relaxing and the service was on point.
Portions are big! Ended up taking a lot home .
Food 5/5.... Price 2.5/5 Food : 5/5
The food here was amazing! We ordered the chicken satay & couple of vegetarian entrees, and everything tasted incredible! Also try their hot oils, if possible. The highlight was our dessert, mango sticky rice, we were blown away!
Manager Suki and the team at Sookjai went above and beyond to accommodate a 13-person party for my fiancés surprise birthday dinner. In the lead up, Suki was so easy to communicate with and exceptionally accommodating. When we got there for the reservation, they had everything set up perfectly. Service was quick, all the food and drink orders were accurate, and everything was delicious! The portion sizes were huge, so great bang for your buck (especially when youre with a group of rugby guys!). I cant say enough good things about this restaurant - a must try! Thank you SO much Suki and the team at Sookjai!!
I always order takeout from this place and I think it s still the best Thai food I have had in Victoria. Plus their banana spring rolls are delicious
Unbelievable Thai . Great service and huge portions
It was so so so so so so so delicious. If I come back to Victoria Island, I will come here again.
It s the best Thai restaurant in Canada! must back when visiting Victoria. Tomyum Soup and coconut rice make a fantastic collaboration it s wonderful! Food : 5/5
Wait time can be long if not book in advance. Food was very good! No wonder they seemed very popular. Will go back again.
Very good restaurant and amazing Pad Thai.
This is an awesome Thai restaurant in Victoria. We ordered spring rolls, tofu pad khing, khow phad goong. Just beware of their spice levels. They had Thai hot and Thai extra hot as their top 2 levels. I generally go for the last but one and choose Thai hot. That turned out to be super spicy. If you re a tourist, walking the streets leading up to this restaurant wasn t a pleasant experience. But the restaurant didn t let us down. I d recommend driving or Uber to get there however.
Best Thai food Ive ever had on the island. The basil fried rice was the best I have ever had. So much vegetable and protein. Great service. Nice decor. Clean. HUGE portions.
We really enjoyed the food here. We had the Thai Red Curry the Pad Thai and the Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables. The restaurant was very busy which is great but made it hard to talk with our group of 5 as it was a bit hard to hear everyone due to the noise level. Service was great though.
Cozy atmosphere. Dining room and washrooms were clean. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Food came out quick and hot. Massive portions.
I was a little disappointed with the food. The portion sizes are clearly too generous. Both the Pad See Ew and Tom Kha Gai were missing so much, which I love about these two dishes.
This is the BEST Thai restaurant in Victoria. Outstanding food. We ordered takeout. They have their own FAST delivery. Very friendly as well. Portions are huge, LOTS of meat (very appreciated), and incredibly tasty. Pad Thai was authentic, no cheap ketchup sauce... very flavourful, rich. Curry was also amazing. Highly recommend Sookjai!!!
This place makes really, really, really delicious food. I love their pad Thai and spring rolls. And they have so, so much variety compared to other places. You would think that you should stick to the popular items but I have ordered lots and lots of the different dishes offered by this fine establishment and I have never been disappointed.
Great flavour with generous portion sizes. Perfect for sharing family style. The service is consistently great. They always give serving utensils and side plates for sharing. A perfect match for customers because the portions are enough to share among multiple diners. Note that some curries start at a minimum of a MEDIUM spice level. Mild is not available for every dish. The green curry with beef is my favorite. Lots of bamboo shoots and a thick coconut gravy. Ordering rice on the side is a MUST! Love this spot.
Exceptional flavour and decently priced... showing up without a reservation means you might have to wait but its obviously worth it. This is a very popular restaurant and adored by many. Its a shame a few people have left 1-star reviews because they couldnt get immediate service. Recommendations? #65 Prawn Fried Rice and the #51 Paneng are outstanding. Wheelchair accessibility: Ground level entry, no stairs, bathrooms accessible.
A meal at Sookjai Thai is always recommended!! Great service, amazing food and excellent quantity too!!!
What happened to this place? This used to be my favourite Thai spot in town and one of my favourite restaurants in general. My last couple of experiences were disappointing. Suddenly the noodle dishes are sooo soupy! Like swimming in soy sauce. What happened to the smoky sticky tamarind flavours of the old noodle dishes? There must be a new chef. In a city with very limited legit Thai restaurants, its sad we lost this one too :(
Had dinner here for the first time and it was a bit of a mixed experience. To start with the good, the food was fantastic. We had Phad Thai Gai and another dish I cant remember the name of. They were both flavorful, hot and had the appropriate amount of spice. The service left a bit to the imagination. It was very slow, despite the restaurant not being very busy. Or food did come quickly once or order was taken but it was 10+ minutes before we were offered drinks. And that again before we were offered food. The server asked me if I want my dish with the regular or coconut rice and neglected to mention that rice is a $6 addon. Not a big deal but you should be telling people when youre up selling them. I would probably try this place again. It is charming and the prices were quite reasonable, especially this day and age.
one of the best Thai food in Victoria, I recommend making a reservation as the place is small. portions are big, good to share with others. they carry Thai beers love the green curry
They sell their food only to be reheated later which is nice, their Thai green curry was quite spicy (I m sure only mild or medium for Thai curries), tasty but the truly exceptional was the fried rice. It was amazing.
Very tasty food! There was plenty of food, maybe too much to eat! I really recommend the pad Thai noodles,as well as the tom yum soup. Will definitely visit again!
It didn t disappoint! Authentic food, great service - our server had so much personality and really made the experience :) My advice is go spicier than you think, as the food wasn t nearly as spicy as we anticipated Overall great experience and food, good for sharing and really good prices!
Great food, great people! We showed up without a reservation and they were able to fit us in quickly. Amazing That!
Very delicious, the portions are super big. Definitely will come back again.
Very tasty, I never know what to order when I order Thai, we chose at random and all the choices were great. Super clean and friendly
Service and atmosphere are great! Food quality is good but still room for improvement.
Average Thai Food. Poorest service. Rude waitress.
Outstanding food !! Probably the best Thai food i have ever had.
This is my favorite Thai restaurant. It is delicious and the staff are so helpful and friendly. Highly recommend. It is a small space and can be loud, so be prepared for that.
Love this place! We live in Vancouver and try to come every time we are in Victoria. It s so yummy and the service is . Till next time YUM YUM. Best Thai Everrrrr
Really enjoyed dinner! Will be back with my parents next time
Wow. Sook jai is the best!! Very good delivery and dine in service with the tastiest most exceptional food!! I love the red coconut curry dish with Prawns and coconut rice. To die for.
Food is good and serving amount is generous. The tap water served tastes very bad
Have been here a few times.. this time really did not enjoy the food. The ratio of veggies and tofu to noodles was way off.. could barely find a noodle through all the tofu which didnt have a very nice flavour/texture. Saw our server twice, to take our order and then take payment.
Best Thai food in the city and they do not skimp on the portions! The service is excellent.
Great family run restaurant, staff are so attentive and friendly. Food was great and fair price. Support local!!
Really cozy atmosphere, lovely staff, and the most accomodating bathroom we have ever seen. Lovely food in gigantic portions--we got almost 3 meals out of our $20 meal. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options, asked if I was ok with fish sauce and egg --> likely vegan accomodating too Dietary restrictions: Checked in for allergies
Always the highest quality food and service. 10/10.
Great little restaurant. Excellent food and service. We ll be back again soon!
Amazing food and service. One note I will make is that at first I thought the prices were high. However, these are extremely big portions. One dish covers two people. So be aware not to order too much.
First time coming here. Love the easy going vibe of this family owned restaurant. The food is just amazing! Cannot complain about anything! Customer service was awesome. Very friendly place. Highly recommended
I visited again after 6 years and it was still delicious. It was a cold day, and I arrived 10 minutes before opening time, so I was thankful that they let me in early. No. 62 Pad Thai Goong is plentiful and delicious, so I highly recommend it!
The best Thai food in the city!
Exclusively had take-out from here. The food is always amazing and they make stuff GF for me which doesnt feel like a lesser version of the normal recipe. Dietary restrictions: Can make Gluten Free options as good as the original.
Rarely do I feel compelled to write reviews but This Thai restaurant we found on Google is an example of real value. And that s fairly rare. Incredibly friendly and efficient service from each of the staff we encountered. Properly and deliciously prepared Thai food (I have spent considerable time eating in Thailand) with very generous portions. All for a reasonable price. It s also immaculately clean, which is very important to me. I couldn t recommend this establishment enough!
Good quality and tasty food for fair prize.
so so so good. haven t had this yummy of thai food in a while
Good food, price increases surprising.
Been this place for years, love their dessert and love all the food, nice restaurants and would recommend to all my friends!
Wow!! Amazing quality of food and a really exotic palette of flavors Thai food this good is hard to come by. Truly artesanal in craftsmanship both visually and in taste. Also, plentiful serving sizes! The servers were nothing but friendly and had wonderful suggestions. The only complaint I had was that with menu offerings at these prices, it seems a bit gimmicky to charge extra for things like plain rice while I understand charging for it, I think it should come with the larger curry dishes, especially considering the already steep pricing. Nonetheless, a really memorable restaurant experience and this place is often packed to the tee - expect a long wait and come hungry!
This place is amazing. I wish they would make a thai style burger. Ive asked a few times. Maybe theyll humor me one day.
The food was very good. It was a little pricier than we are used to.
Very friendly staff and delicious food! Highly recommend to grab a dessert too!
The best Thai food in Victoria.
Atmosphere was phenomenal, we were seated instantly despite it being quite busy, our appetizers were delivered quickly and were exceptional. I wasn t certain on what entree I wanted to order, and my waitress, Nicole, gave a fantastic and detailed recommendation, and it lived up to her description! Great portions, and very delicious. Would go to again.
Service was what made this meal memorable. All members of staff were incredible, so friendly, personable, conscientious, and offered great recommendations. Food came very quickly and was delicious. Overall a great dining experience. Vegetarian options: Full vegetarian menu
Really good service to start, i really appreciate it! I was disappointed about the starters ( fish balls, spring roll and banana roll) . It was more like what you can find in a cheap buffet so i would try a salad as a starter next time. We had a hot crying tiger ( a bit overcooked but nothing too crazy) , a hot chicken green curry, deep fried pork ( this one was dry but really tasty) and a red chicken curry with coconut rice on side as main courses I was really suprised by the size and we brought leftovers home. It was really good so it kinda balance with those bad starters I would love to had some green onions, cilantro and lime on the table for toppings . Cocktails are really good and you can have a nice bottle of cab sav for 20 $ wich is great as well. We appreciate the experience and with some changes, especially on the starters side i would definitely put 5 stars!
As thai food goes, this was OK but not great. Part of our order was veggie spring rolls and Tom kha soup. The soup broth was normal and tasty but NO VEGGIES except mushrooms. In every other Thai restaurant I have been to, Tom kha comes with onions and/or scallions, tomatoes, and broccoli. This place--just mushroom with a few shrimp. The veggie spring rolls were saturated in grease and had basically zero veggies in them. No bean sprouts, cabbage, and maybe 2 bits of shredded carrot per roll. They were mostly filled with these fine, clear curly noodles. Lame. Will try some other Thai place in the future.
Fantastic service, great atmosphere, and always amazing portion sizes and flavor! Never leave this place hungry and have yet to be even close to disappointed with anything here.
Huge portion. Delicious food.
Went there almost closing time. The server took our large party of 7 in and was very helpful with everything. Few min after ordering our food, she came to us and told us that they ran out of chicken and told us to choose different protein with no charge and also paid for the dessert. The food, the staff, and the hospitality is what make me go back again and again. Very recommended
Best food in victoria
Amazing delicious food rich menu. Recommend to everyone fried. Exotic combinations of sauces
Good food and amazing service, they re super nice. If you like spice but aren t a spice hound I would say thai hot is perfect for the pad thai and hot for the curries since they tend to be a bit spicier. Definitely recommend the mango and sticky rice, it s made with black rice which is hard to find in a lot of places. I think the prices are a little steep but not crazy especially for downtown.
Really good food! A must try.
Very friendly and accommodating staff. Our vegetarian dishes were superb-- so tasty. Im definitely coming back next time I visit Victoria.
Unbelievably beautiful service and most importantly...food. First time customer. Wow! Pow flavours.
We had a great meal here! Will definitely come back again.
Amazing food, friendly staff. Super cute notes in the women s bathrooms. Huge portions of food, totally worth the money. Will return.
I absolutely love this place. I would give it 6 stars if I could.
I recently visited Sookjai Thai Restaurant in Victoria and had an amazing experience! The food was delicious and authentic, and the service was top-notch. I highly recommend trying their pad Thai, fried rice and fish snapper dishes - they were all amazing! The host and cook were fabulous and made our dining experience even better. I will definitely be coming back here again!
We had the best dinner here, and our server was amazing! The atmosphere is great, and the entire restaurant smelled absolutely delicious.
Amazing meal served by a unique crew of servers and greeters. Loads of fun BUT the best part is without a doubt the food! Magnificent
Great food. Very flavourful. Friendly service
Great food, very good portion sizes, typically 2 meals in one. Very consistent, and they have good spice options, if you want it really spicy, ask for thai extra spicy. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available
If youve been to good Thai places around Vancouver, prepare to be disappointed here. The food is lackluster and doesnt have much flavor. It is like the chef is a teenager following a tiktok recipe for Thai food. I never knew Thai food could be so bland. This is the first and last time here. DO NOT believe the good reviews. Unless youve just never been to a decent Thai restaurant you wont find this food amazing.
Very accomodating great service with generous amout of food, thank you always !
Very tasty food. Very large portions. The service is also great and the two ladies are very well placed. :) Gladly again
We ordered 5 dishes, they looked great but all were too salty for us. But I love the atmosphere here.
This is really good Thai food for a fair price in the center of Victoria BC! If you like Thai food? This is the place to be! Great service, excellent food, good price and delicious flavours. Sookie always welcomes you with a smile. There is a lot of choice. And they also have their own spicy pepper sauce for 12,50. Try it and buy it! You can find it also in stores in Victoria. The best!!
Best Thai restaurant in Victoria! Delicious food and amazing servers. What more can you ask for?
The sunny, enthusiastic and engaged service helps differentiate this restaurant. The portions of well prepared food are generous. The ingredients are clearly fresh, and each dish is quite distinct. No wonder this is a popular place..
Been to Thailand numerous times and let me tell you this is the real deal. The food is so authentic and absolutely amazing! Staff are always happy to serve you and the portion size is super generous! Keep up the great work team!
Being in a relationship with a Thai partner presents a delightful challenge when it comes to finding Thai restaurants that evoke a sense of nostalgia and familiarity. Interestingly, this particular establishment effortlessly meets all of his stringent criteria. As he savored each bite, he couldnt help but wonder about the chefs background. To his astonishment, the chef hailed from China but had dedicated time to master his craft in the northern regions of Thailand, precisely where my partner originates. Such unexpected alignment only heightened his appreciation for the culinary offerings. With utmost confidence, I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to those seeking an authentic Thai dining experience. The food itself is a testament to its genuineness, while the ambiance exudes a quintessential Thai atmosphere with whimsical touches that add a touch of enchantment. Furthermore, the staffs warmth and affability further enhance the overall dining experience. Rest assured, selecting this establishment will undoubtedly result in a memorable and gratifying culinary journey.
Very nice little place, friendly staff, fast service, great food. We ordered the non-spicy Ocean on the Land for kids and Thai Spicy Green Curry Chicken for adults, both came out exactly how we liked! Fresh sea food, authentic Thai curry! Recommended!
the foods delicious, service is great and the bathroom was very clean!
Good food, large portions, friendly service. I particularly like the mixed seafood. The sauces are exceptional.
If you have a microwave and you want to get affordable Thai takeout this is definitely the place to go
Meh! I had high hopes after reading the other reviews but with so many good Thai restaurants in this town, Ill try another next time. We ordered 2 dishes both medium but when they finally arrived, one had minimal heat and the other was borderline too hot. The pad Thai was a bit heavy on the tamarind for my liking but the coconut curry was nicely flavoured. I dont know if they were unusually busy last night but service was very slow. When they finally got to us, they were over-the-top friendly. Go figure!
Really really good Thai food and service. Food = Perfectly balanced. Service = Knowledgeable and friendly. Much better than the other Thai restaurants in the area.
Good food and good service. Portions are borderline ridiculous so come hungry or share.
Great portion. Good service. Dessert is awesome!
Hours are wrong! Walked 5 blocks out of the way to go here and they were open but were not serving food.
One of the best Thai places around. The moo Gratin was probably my favourite since I don t see it on the menu for many Thai restaurants. They had an unique approach when it came to the mango sticky rice. I would prefer the more traditional method. I would come again when I m in Victoria
I was order for take out food , i request to give me spoon , souce . Once i reached home all that is not there make me little sad and not happy .
Good food, good portions
Very good food, very nice staff, atmosphere appropriately Thai! Nothing to complain about, but be careful, the portions are rather large. One starter and main course was enough for two people, so for four of us there were two starters and four main sides, but everyone should decide for themselves. Depending on your hunger.
This is the best Thai food I ve ever eaten!!
Yummy Thai Curry in a hurry.
The staff was extra friendly, busy place but they were as accommodating as possible. The food is AMAZING! Portions are very generous. The chicken pad thai is unlike any I have had before. Will definitely come back! Food
An incredible family owned restaurant with homely vibes and lovely staff. We ordered the vegetarian Thai curry and it had a ton of veggies and the quantity was quite good. The pad Thai noodles were a bit chewy but had great flavour. I will definitely be back here again! Vegetarian options: The pad Thai can be made vegetarian and the curry as well.
All around great experience. Friendly, energetic service, delicious food and very generous portion sizes. I had the panang curry and chicken skewers. Both delicious!
Really great experience overall. Food is delicious and portions are generous, especially the protein, where many other places cheap out. Staff are a little over-stretched, but the service was friendly. Its a busy, bustling spot, well worth your time. Food : 5/5
Awesome food. Good service. Atmosphere could improve. Overall 5 stars because of the food. Food
Delicious food, big portions, fair price and great service everytime
The food was excellent, servers were pleasant and helpful. A 5star experience!
Wonderful flavour, lots of food and great prices. Service was very friendly and attentive.
Best Thai restaurant that Ive been to in Victoria if a little pricey
Im going to speak to the ratings I gave, which were all 5 stars: The food is ALWAYS super good. Rich and tasty and somehow it doesnt absolutely destroy my bowels. And I get it spicy, and my guts are pretty sensitive from years of travelling, so thats saying something. The service is always good. The food never takes a long time to come out, and they never seem to get annoyed when my girlfriend makes them go back over and over again so she can stare at the menu for another 5 minutes. The atmosphere is busy, it can get loud. The tables arent far apart so sometimes you can hear an entire persons conversation. Normally I would be less into it, but somehow at Sookjai it kind of ads to the ambiance. It feels like youre in small family restaurant full of people who have discovered a hidden gem. A bunch of regulars who just cant stay away from the great food and service.
Disappointing. Service as well as food.
Delicious. Portions are big enough that 2 people could split 1 dish and be satisfied. We will be back soon.
Best Thai we ve had. Literally couldn t taste better! Everything was so good! Staff were amazing - friendly, warm, patient, kind. Atmosphere great, prices great, drinks great! We will be back!!
excellent Thai restaurant in our h neighborhood! love it. Food
Absolutely LOVE their Pad Thai, the service is amazing!
Birthday celebration & everything was wonderful
Always amazing!!! Everytime I ve been the service is wonderful and the food is delicious. The Thai Ice Tea is one of my favourite things and it always feels good to support this local business
The best Thai food in Victoria, after going to every Thai place in Victoria this one wins hands down!
Best Thai in Victoria, not just the generic Thai food. family owned and operated. Awesome place
Highly recommend... great service, delicious food!! The photo does it no justice.
Great food, great staff. Love that when I call for takeout during a busy time, they call me back within 5 minutes. Does not disappoint and I love that it s family owned/run. The food is top notch and I love supporting this local business.
Foods (pad thai, noodle and fried rice) are very salty, too much soy sauce used.
The satay chicken skewers are delicious, but the others are just average. Satay chicken skewer is delicious!
Excellent food and service. Try the golden cup! Its soooo good
Excellent food and service that was great
Been sampling all the Thai joints in town. So far, this one is up there as one of two favourites. Going elsewhere usually ends in disappointment. I was unhappy with one of the dishes a while back but generally, Soojai sets the bar high with the kicking flavours.
Delicious Thai food served by very friendly people.
Their pad thai is . Probably the best we ve had in the Greater Victoria Area.
Sookjai is my #1 favourite place to eat in Victoria. Try the garlic prawns or chicken, the moo gratiem, pad thai, or chicken fried rice, or red curry with coco rice! The quality and freshness is always there. My only issue is a whopping $12 delivery fee. I m surprised they are not on skip or uber by now?! A true hidden gem and must try in Victoria.
Fabulous service, extremely attentive, food was amazing, best Thai we ve had in Victoria and Langford, not high priced, very fresh and flavorful. What an absolute gem! Oh and great atmosphere..cozy
Excellent customer service. Excellent food. Loved the atmosphere
So happy we found this place on our victoria trip. This restaurant is one of the best Thai restaurants Ive ever visited. (if they have more traditional Thai food options, I will move to victoria, lol.) lovely servers and the whole restaurant has a good vibe. Perfect for you and your friends and family to dine in. (they also have take-out).
Great vegan options
Sookjai has been my go-to for years when I want excellent Thai food. The Panang Gai and Gaeng Gai curries are delicious! Incredible flavour, good value and the staff are super friendly. Consistently good.
Imo one of the best restaurants in Victoria. Friendly service and amazing food.
I cannot put into words how good the food was. Food has no right to be this good. It was otherworldly. The peanut sauce with our satay was rich and flavourful, but the star was the green curry. It was without a doubt, the best Ive ever had. I have been lucky to have had many quality green Thai curries in my rather short life....but this easily stole the number one spot. It was out of this world good. The service was good despite how busy it was, and how late we came in, and everyone was happy, and brought their A game. Phenomenal. Youre doing yourself a disservice if you DONT come here while in Victoria. An absolute must for a superb dining experience. My husband, currently rather tipsy after one of their cocktails (the fizzy peach), agrees. NOW SELL YOUR SAUCES IN OTTAWA PLEASE!!! I cant go without for another five plus years... Plane tickets and lodging is expensive, ya know! Update: We stayed for dessert. Top notch.
Great food, their beef salad is amazing. If you like heat make sure you ask for it to be hot, medium was more like a mild
Good food, nice service and good atmosphere around!!!Thanks
AMAZING food. Really good taste. We had the red curry which was squisito
One of my favourite restaurants in town. The food is consistently good, the service is always friendly. I havent ever had a bad experience eating here. In addition they were happy to accomodate a nut allergy at the table.
So tasty. Pad thai was A+++
One of my Thai restaurant in town. Always good service and delicious food. But now they are little expensive but I understand the circumstances.
Very nice and friendly atmosphere to all Friends, family, and loved ones Yummy food Very friendly staff.
Best Thai food I ve had by a mile - delicious prawns, perfectly cooked vegetables, and tasty sauce + creamy coconut rice. Customer service and atmosphere were also excellent. Highly recommend. Thanks:)!
Great customer service, food is amazing!!
Went on multiple dates here with my girlfriend (we are an LGBTQ couple) and this place is so amazing and validating. Aside from the food being absolutely bomb with lots of delicious vegetarian options for my partner, they are super queer friendly and have always given us amazing service when we go on dates here. When we went for our anniversary, two young servers were congratulating us and had the most welcoming attitudes. At most other places we feel snubbed and don t get the same treatment as straight couples, but Sookjai and their servers go out of their way to treat us like any other couple on a special date. Will definitely be a regular dining spot for us!
The food is fantastic. Very nicely spiced - good heat but not overpowering. Portions are huge. Highly recommended.
Foods are bad, no where matching the rating. Service is mediocre.
Exquisite flavor and taste. Obviously well have more.
This cozy restaurant @sookjaithai has left the best impressions! Hospitable staff, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation, and a wonderful dessert. The best part is, I informed the staff that I am their 1000th follower on @instagram and the way they celebrated was superb. Not just the claps and cute happy faces, but the free desert they offered out of joy, made everyone s day
Thai food in town
OMG seriously the best Thai food Ive ever had
The staff are so nice and the seats are so comfortable~ Sangria (red) Easy to drink. The berries are so sweet that you can drink them instantly. Coconut Shrimp Soup All are easy to enter! The coconut taste is very fragrant, but it doesnt overpower the shrimp and mushroom flavors. In fact, they are quite appetizing. Fried tofu with mixed vegetables Feeling good about wok The shop assistant will ask you if you want to wash it or not and if you want some juice, choose the left chili fish sauce and a little bit of it will make it more flavorful. Fried banana with two balls of ice cream You have to choose chocolate, vanilla, mango and green tea. Choose the left chocolate and mango, play normally and get a few big goals But a fried banana is pretty good! Even the fried skin is delicious There is a fried pineapple option if you want to try something a little more wild.
Fantastic food. Amazing service. Not more I can say. Go check it out.
Excellent Thai food! Very friendly and quick service with a great environment. I would definitely go back.
Delicious food, savoury pad Thai, I got with tofu seasoned well. Awesome customer service. Thank you for calling me back. I will dine in next time. Nice atmosphere. Vegetarian options: They offer vegan options
Excellent food and very friendly attentive staff!
Delicious
Absolutely the best Thai food I have had in ages! And the staff were amazing. Highly recommend this for a great variety of food and very affordable beverages.
Sookjai Thai is the ultimate best Thai food in victoria, I have been to almost every place. By far the tastiest one of them all! Not to mention, always to fresh with lots of quantity of meat in each serving. Highly recommend going in for a nice dine in or get take out! Always so delicious Thank you,
Fantastic food and service
A very good Thai restaurant, the desserts are super delicious, the dishes are full of flavor and the portions are large. There are usually many customers, so it is best to make a reservation in advance
Servings were HUGE and delicious.
Delicious, authentic Thai food with extremely friends staff! No wonder this place is always busy.
The food was awesome and tasty. Most of the waitresses were very good too, but one of the ladies who was working there treated people on our next table in an unexpected manner. She approached the couple sitting next to us and asked them: OK. Whats the plan here? Are you taking it super slow, or are you done? The couple were deciding if they wanted dessert and this lady made them leave. Not because they had been there long, but because there was a wait line.