Sookjai Thai Restaurant in Victoria

893 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8W 1H7, Canada

★★★★★
(861 reviews)
Categories: Thai restaurant Southeast Asian restaurant

About

Thai Food, Vegan & Gluten-free friendly

Website
sookjaithai.com
Address
893 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8W 1H7, Canada
Plus Code
CJFQ+HW Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
4–9 PM
Tuesday
3:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday
4–9 PM
Thursday
4–9 PM
Friday
4–9 PM
Saturday
4–9 PM
Sunday
4–9 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
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 Has changing table(s) High chairs
Parking
Paid street parking Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside

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Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
861 reviews

Most Mentioned

portion sizes (22) coconut rice (18) food and service (15) server (10) banana (6) durian (5) island (5) deep fried (5) tapioca (5) app (5)
5 stars
642
4 stars
150
3 stars
35
2 stars
12
1 stars
22
★★★★★
December 18, 2024

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!

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

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.

★★★★★
December 5, 2024

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.

★★★★★
September 3, 2024

cozy atmosphere, fast service, and huge portions for a reasonable price! could definitely share any of these dishes between two people and be full!

★★★★★
July 8, 2024

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

★★★★★
June 30, 2024

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.

★★★★★
April 7, 2024

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 :)

★★★★★
January 3, 2024

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

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.

★★★
November 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

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 :)

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Amazing food and vibes!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Super delicious thai food! Very authentic! Tentative and friendly staff. Definitely need to try the ton yam soup and the mussels

November 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Very good taste in the food, great quality and service, beautiful decoration and atmosphere, the best Thai place in Victoria

★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Good food. Fair pricing and decent atmosphere

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Everythings great: generous portions, good taste, and the servers are nice.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Amazing authentic food with very large portions! The atmosphere was relaxing and the service was on point.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Portions are big! Ended up taking a lot home .

★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Food 5/5.... Price 2.5/5 Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

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!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Unbelievable Thai . Great service and huge portions

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

It was so so so so so so so delicious. If I come back to Victoria Island, I will come here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Wait time can be long if not book in advance. Food was very good! No wonder they seemed very popular. Will go back again.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very good restaurant and amazing Pad Thai.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

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.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

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.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Cozy atmosphere. Dining room and washrooms were clean. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Food came out quick and hot. Massive portions.

★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

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!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

A meal at Sookjai Thai is always recommended!! Great service, amazing food and excellent quantity too!!!

★★★
May 23, 2024

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 :(

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great food, great people! We showed up without a reservation and they were able to fit us in quickly. Amazing That!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Very delicious, the portions are super big. Definitely will come back again.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

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

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Service and atmosphere are great! Food quality is good but still room for improvement.

April 23, 2024

Average Thai Food. Poorest service. Rude waitress.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Outstanding food !! Probably the best Thai food i have ever had.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Really enjoyed dinner! Will be back with my parents next time

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

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.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Food is good and serving amount is generous. The tap water served tastes very bad

★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Best Thai food in the city and they do not skimp on the portions! The service is excellent.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Great family run restaurant, staff are so attentive and friendly. Food was great and fair price. Support local!!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Always the highest quality food and service. 10/10.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Great little restaurant. Excellent food and service. We ll be back again soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

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

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

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!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

The best Thai food in the city!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good quality and tasty food for fair prize.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

so so so good. haven t had this yummy of thai food in a while

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good food, price increases surprising.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Been this place for years, love their dessert and love all the food, nice restaurants and would recommend to all my friends!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place is amazing. I wish they would make a thai style burger. Ive asked a few times. Maybe theyll humor me one day.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food was very good. It was a little pricier than we are used to.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very friendly staff and delicious food! Highly recommend to grab a dessert too!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best Thai food in Victoria.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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!

★★
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Huge portion. Delicious food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best food in victoria

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing delicious food rich menu. Recommend to everyone fried. Exotic combinations of sauces

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Really good food! A must try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Our vegetarian dishes were superb-- so tasty. Im definitely coming back next time I visit Victoria.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Unbelievably beautiful service and most importantly...food. First time customer. Wow! Pow flavours.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We had a great meal here! Will definitely come back again.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food, friendly staff. Super cute notes in the women s bathrooms. Huge portions of food, totally worth the money. Will return.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I absolutely love this place. I would give it 6 stars if I could.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We had the best dinner here, and our server was amazing! The atmosphere is great, and the entire restaurant smelled absolutely delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food. Very flavourful. Friendly service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very accomodating great service with generous amout of food, thank you always !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very tasty food. Very large portions. The service is also great and the two ladies are very well placed. :) Gladly again

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We ordered 5 dishes, they looked great but all were too salty for us. But I love the atmosphere here.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Thai restaurant in Victoria! Delicious food and amazing servers. What more can you ask for?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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..

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

the foods delicious, service is great and the bathroom was very clean!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good food, large portions, friendly service. I particularly like the mixed seafood. The sauces are exceptional.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

If you have a microwave and you want to get affordable Thai takeout this is definitely the place to go

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Really really good Thai food and service. Food = Perfectly balanced. Service = Knowledgeable and friendly. Much better than the other Thai restaurants in the area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good food and good service. Portions are borderline ridiculous so come hungry or share.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great portion. Good service. Dessert is awesome!

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Hours are wrong! Walked 5 blocks out of the way to go here and they were open but were not serving food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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 .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good food, good portions

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This is the best Thai food I ve ever eaten!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Yummy Thai Curry in a hurry.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

All around great experience. Friendly, energetic service, delicious food and very generous portion sizes. I had the panang curry and chicken skewers. Both delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome food. Good service. Atmosphere could improve. Overall 5 stars because of the food. Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious food, big portions, fair price and great service everytime

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food was excellent, servers were pleasant and helpful. A 5star experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wonderful flavour, lots of food and great prices. Service was very friendly and attentive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best Thai restaurant that Ive been to in Victoria if a little pricey

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

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.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Disappointing. Service as well as food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Delicious. Portions are big enough that 2 people could split 1 dish and be satisfied. We will be back soon.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

excellent Thai restaurant in our h neighborhood! love it. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Absolutely LOVE their Pad Thai, the service is amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Birthday celebration & everything was wonderful

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The best Thai food in Victoria, after going to every Thai place in Victoria this one wins hands down!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best Thai in Victoria, not just the generic Thai food. family owned and operated. Awesome place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Highly recommend... great service, delicious food!! The photo does it no justice.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

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.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Foods (pad thai, noodle and fried rice) are very salty, too much soy sauce used.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The satay chicken skewers are delicious, but the others are just average. Satay chicken skewer is delicious!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent food and service. Try the golden cup! Its soooo good

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent food and service that was great

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious Thai food served by very friendly people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Their pad thai is . Probably the best we ve had in the Greater Victoria Area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent customer service. Excellent food. Loved the atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great vegan options

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Imo one of the best restaurants in Victoria. Friendly service and amazing food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Good food, nice service and good atmosphere around!!!Thanks

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

AMAZING food. Really good taste. We had the red curry which was squisito

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

So tasty. Pad thai was A+++

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

One of my Thai restaurant in town. Always good service and delicious food. But now they are little expensive but I understand the circumstances.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very nice and friendly atmosphere to all Friends, family, and loved ones Yummy food Very friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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:)!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great customer service, food is amazing!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The food is fantastic. Very nicely spiced - good heat but not overpowering. Portions are huge. Highly recommended.

Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Foods are bad, no where matching the rating. Service is mediocre.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Exquisite flavor and taste. Obviously well have more.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Thai food in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

OMG seriously the best Thai food Ive ever had

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Fantastic food. Amazing service. Not more I can say. Go check it out.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent Thai food! Very friendly and quick service with a great environment. I would definitely go back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent food and very friendly attentive staff!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

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,

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Fantastic food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Servings were HUGE and delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Delicious, authentic Thai food with extremely friends staff! No wonder this place is always busy.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

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.