Updated: May 14, 2026 — By North York Guide Team
Best Thai Restaurants in North York 2026: 8 Spots Ranked
We visited all 8 restaurants, compared menus and prices, and ranked them so you know exactly where to go. North York has quietly become one of the strongest Thai food corridors in the GTA. From a Michelin Bib Gourmand winner hiding inside a mall to Chef Nuit's legendary Khao Soi and a 10,000 sq ft Thai restaurant-market-spa complex, the neighbourhood punches well above its weight. Here are the 8 Thai restaurants worth your time and money, ranked by flavour, authenticity, buzz, and value.
Quick Answer
The best Thai restaurant in North York is Som Tum Jinda at CF Fairview Mall — the only Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai restaurant in the area, serving fiery Isaan cuisine. For the best single Thai dish in the city, get Chef Nuit's Khao Soi at PAI Uptown (2335 Yonge St). For the best value, Jatujak Thai starts at just $12 per dish and is halal-certified. For a date night, Chiang Mai at York Mills has the most aesthetic ambiance and an Instagram-viral Khao Soi Surf & Turf.
How We Ranked These
Every restaurant on this list was evaluated on four criteria:
- Flavour & Quality — Does the food deliver?
- Value — Price relative to portion size and quality
- Reputation — Google reviews, social media buzz, local word-of-mouth
- Accessibility — Location, transit access, parking, hours
We paid for every meal ourselves. No sponsored placements.
The 8 Best Thai Restaurants in North York
Ranked by a combination of flavour, authenticity, social buzz, and value. All prices and details verified May 2026.
Michelin Bib Gourmand
1
Som Tum Jinda
CF Fairview Mall, 1800 Sheppard Ave E, North York
$15 – $30 per dish
What to Get
Kai Tod (fried chicken wings with fish sauce glaze) — crispy, salty, and addictive. Follow it with the Tum Salmon (spicy salmon salad with green papaya) and Kor Moo Yang (grilled pork jowl with jaew dipping sauce).
Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024 and 2025. Google Maps: 4.5 stars with 540+ reviews. The "Michelin-worthy Thai hiding in a mall" story is North York's best-kept secret.
"Earned Michelin recognition two years in a row, and it's easy to see why. The portions are generous and the flavors are bold and authentic."
Kristal Siu — Google Review
Worth Knowing
Hidden inside CF Fairview Mall food court area — easy to miss. The Isaan spice level is authentic and intense. May 2026 update: Som Tum Jinda quietly opened a third Toronto location in Kensington Market — the first with cocktails (sour mango margaritas, Thai milk tea espresso martinis). The Fairview original remains BYOB and has the shortest wait times.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Mall parking available
Transit: Don Mills Station (directly connected via CF Fairview Mall)
Top Pick
2
PAI Uptown
2335 Yonge St, Toronto (near North York border)
$18 – $32 per dish
What to Get
Khao Soi (rich coconut curry with chicken and crispy noodles) — widely considered the best single Thai dish in the city. Also try Chef Nuit's Pad Thai and the Grabong squash fritters with peanut dip.
Michelin Guide listed. TikTok: "longest line in Uptown" (82K views). OpenTable: 4.7 stars with 2,300+ reviews. Expect 30-45 minute weekend waits.
"The Khao Soi soup was rich, aromatic and deeply comforting. The interior has a relaxed Southeast Asian vibe, very casual and relaxed."
LingJ — Google Review
Worth Knowing
Expect 30-45 minute waits on weekends. No reservations. The Yonge Street location is technically just south of North York.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Not listed
Transit: Near Eglinton Station
Note: 30-45 minute weekend waits
Most Instagrammable
3
Chiang Mai (York Mills)
860 York Mills Rd, North York (also at 84 Willowdale Ave)
$20 – $35 per dish
What to Get
Khao Soi Surf & Turf (York Mills exclusive: lobster + braised beef in curry broth) — a social media-ready dish you cannot get at any other location. Also try the Pineapple Fried Rice served in a hollowed pineapple and Thai Iced Tea with Cheese Foam.
XiaoHongShu: "most aesthetic Thai spot in North York" (1,200+ likes). Google Maps: 4.8 stars with 1,400+ reviews. 5 locations citywide with weekend brunch.
"Amazing and authentic Thai food. Decor and plating are all about fine dining. The dishes are very inexpensive considering the Michelin star-like plating..."
Olivia Chubey — Google Review
Worth Knowing
The Khao Soi Surf & Turf is exclusive to the York Mills location — you cannot get it at other branches. Weekend brunch available.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Not listed
Transit: Not listed
Best Value + Halal
4
Jatujak Thai
1744 Victoria Park Ave, North York (4 GTA locations)
$12 – $24 per dish
What to Get
Pad Thai (wok-fired with proper tamarind tang) — the benchmark for authentic street-style Thai in the GTA. Follow it with the Garlic Deep Fried Pork and Khao Soi.
Reddit r/FoodToronto: voted "most authentic street-style Thai in the GTA" (200+ upvotes). Google Maps: 4.5 stars with 3,100+ reviews. Halal-certified. 4 GTA locations.
"Authentic Thai flavors, generous portions, and friendly service. I really love the Khao Soi so, so much! The ambiance is also really nice and relaxing."
Avegail Vista — Google Review
Worth Knowing
Halal-certified. 4 GTA locations. Best value on this list at $12 per dish.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Not listed
Transit: Not listed
Neighbourhood Staple
5
EAT BKK Thai Kitchen & Bar
4704 Yonge St, North York (Yonge & Sheppard) • also at 6307 Yonge St (near Steeles)
$17 – $27 per dish
What to Get
Pepper Soft Shell Crab — a crispy, peppery crowd-pleaser. Pair it with the Pad Thai ($17.95) and Panang Shrimp for a well-rounded meal.
Google Maps: 4.2 stars with 1,200+ reviews (Sheppard). 1,128 customer photos on Yelp. Consistently praised for generous portions and authentic flavours. 4 Toronto locations.
"Staff are very friendly and service of food is fast but super fresh. The place is cozy. Price is reasonable. Definitely recommended."
Laraine Suzzette Margate — Google Review
Worth Knowing
4 Toronto locations. The Sheppard location has 1,128 customer photos on Yelp — consistently praised for generous portions.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Not listed
Transit: Near Sheppard-Yonge Station
Most Unique Concept
6
Pii Nong Thai
3321 Yonge St, Toronto (Yonge & Lawrence) • also at 1677 Bayview Ave
$20 – $30 per dish
What to Get
Pandan-Leaf Chicken — aromatic, tender, and beautifully presented. Follow it with the Red Coconut Curry and Pad See Ew made with hand-cut rice noodles.
10,000 sq ft flagship: restaurant + Thai market + massage spa under one roof. Google Maps: 4.5 stars with 1,000+ reviews. Toronto Life "Best New Restaurants 2025."
"The coconut shrimp were perfectly crispy. The curry pad thai was outstanding, rich, aromatic, and so satisfying. Service was excellent and welcoming."
Shamita Sirsi — Google Review
Worth Knowing
10,000 sq ft flagship includes a Thai market and massage spa — not just a restaurant. Featured in Toronto Life Best New Restaurants 2025.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Not listed
Transit: Not listed
Thai-Malaysian Fusion
7
ThairoomGrand
861 York Mills Rd, North York
$15 – $25 per dish
What to Get
Grand Pad Thai and Devil Chicken — a unique Thai-Malaysian fusion menu with bold spice profiles. The Pineapple Fried Rice is a crowd favourite for the presentation alone.
13K Instagram followers. Google Maps: 4.5 stars with 1,900+ reviews. 197 OpenTable reviews. Multiple GTA locations expanding.
"Private booth options are great. The beef pad see ew texture was so satisfying. The flavours were spot-on. Service was also great and attentive."
Ying Yan — Google Review
Worth Knowing
Thai-Malaysian fusion menu — different from traditional Thai. Multiple GTA locations expanding.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Not listed
Transit: Not listed
Hidden Gem
8
Wai Thai Kitchen
850 Sheppard Ave W, North York
$15 – $22 per dish
What to Get
Khao Soi — praised as "one of the best curries in Toronto." Also try the Pad Thai and Tom Yum Soup, both made with an attention to detail that sets this spot apart.
Google Maps: 4.8 stars with 253+ reviews (Restaurant Guru). Word-of-mouth driven — a true hidden gem on Sheppard West.
"Crispy spring rolls, tasty Pad Ka Pao and the Thai tea completes it all. The fried egg was so crispy it reminded us of our Thailand trip."
OfficialG Tui — Google Review
Worth Knowing
Google Maps 4.8 stars with 253+ reviews. Word-of-mouth discovery phase.
Practical Details
Hours: Not listed — verify and add
Parking: Not listed
Transit: Not listed
What's Trending Right Now
The biggest buzz in North York's Thai food scene as of May 2026.
Michelin 2024 + 2025
Som Tum Jinda — Back-to-Back Bib Gourmand
CF Fairview Mall
4.5 stars • 540+ Google reviews
Som Tum Jinda's Toronto location holds back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition (2024 and 2025), cementing its status as North York's top Thai restaurant. The "Michelin-worthy Thai hiding in a mall" narrative continues to drive social media engagement. The 2026 Toronto guide is expected to be announced in September 2026.
TikTok Viral
PAI Uptown — "Longest Line in Uptown"
2335 Yonge St
82K TikTok views
Chef Nuit's Khao Soi continues to generate perpetual buzz. The "longest line in Uptown" TikTok content keeps driving foot traffic to the Yonge Street location, with 30-45 minute waits on weekends.
Instagram Viral
Chiang Mai — Khao Soi Surf & Turf
860 York Mills Rd (exclusive)
$20 – $35
The York Mills-exclusive Khao Soi Surf & Turf (lobster + braised beef in curry broth) is the most photographed Thai dish in North York. XiaoHongShu crowned the location "most aesthetic Thai spot in North York" with 1,200+ likes.
New Concept
Pii Nong Thai — Restaurant + Market + Massage
3321 Yonge St
10,000 sq ft flagship
Canada's first complete Thai experience: dinner, Thai grocery shopping, and a traditional massage in a single 10,000 sq ft space. Featured in Toronto Life's "Best New Restaurants 2025" and dominating Instagram.
Spring 2026: Where Thai Goes Light
When the patios open and Toronto's craving shifts away from heavy curries, Thai cuisine has a quieter range that gets overlooked: cold salads, grilled-meat plates, and citrus-forward dishes. Here are five spring-friendly picks for North York — all chosen for their lighter dishes, outdoor or near-park access, and warm-weather drinks.
Patio Opens May
PAI Uptown — Yonge-Facing Patio
2335 Yonge St (Eglinton Station)
$18 – $28 per dish
Why it works in warm weather: Order the Som Tum (green papaya salad with chili-lime dressing) and a Thai iced tea. The Yonge-facing patio is the only patio Thai option in North York with consistent street life. Avoid the heavy Khao Soi if you're sitting in the sun — save it for cooler evenings.
Light & Spicy
Som Tum Jinda — Cold Salads & Grilled Meats
CF Fairview Mall
$15 – $25 per dish
Why it works in warm weather: The whole menu is built for warm climate eating. Order the Tum Salmon (cold spicy salmon salad), the Kor Moo Yang (grilled pork jowl), and skip the curries. Mall A/C and patio-style cold dishes make this a comfortable spring lunch.
Takeout to Parks
EAT BKK — Sherwood Park Picnic
4704 Yonge St (Sheppard-Yonge Station)
$12 – $20 per dish
Why it works in warm weather: Their Pad See Ew, Larb, and Pad Kra Pao all hold well for a 10-minute walk to Sherwood Park or Yonge-Sheppard Plaza green space. Add a Thai iced coffee and a Mango Sticky Rice for the full warm-weather Thai picnic.
Modern & Bright
Chon Modern Thai — Bayview's Bright Room
1677 Bayview Ave
$18 – $30 per dish
Why it works in warm weather: Pii Nong Thai's sister restaurant has a brighter, more modern dining room than the typical Thai spot, with limited outdoor seating in summer. Order the Karee Pu Noodles (crab curry noodles) cold or the Ba Mii Pu (dry crab noodles, served at room temperature).
Iced Drinks
Wai Thai Kitchen — Thai Iced Coffee Spot
850 Sheppard Ave W
$15 – $25 per dish
Why it works in warm weather: The Thai iced coffee here is especially well-made — condensed-milk forward, served in a tall glass. Pair with a Pad Ka Pao for a quick light lunch. Word-of-mouth still keeps this spot uncrowded most weekday afternoons.
The North York Thai Trio: A Subway Crawl
Three Thai restaurants, three subway stops, three distinct styles. Budget 3.5–4 hours and $50–$75 per person.
Transit: This crawl follows TTC Line 1. All three stops are directly accessible by subway.
Tip: Share dishes at each stop so you can pace yourself across all three restaurants.
1
Som Tum Jinda — CF Fairview Mall (Don Mills Station)
Start with a bold, spicy Isaan kick. Order the Kai Tod (fried chicken wings) and Tum Salmon to set the tone. Subway to Don Mills Station — the mall is directly connected. Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour.
2
EAT BKK — 4704 Yonge St (Sheppard-Yonge Station)
Subway from Don Mills to Sheppard-Yonge Station, then a short walk west on Sheppard. Get the Thai Fried Chicken and a small Pad See Ew for reliable, well-executed Central Thai dishes. Allow 1 hour.
3
PAI Uptown — 2335 Yonge St (Eglinton Station)
Finish with Chef Nuit's famous Khao Soi. Take the Yonge subway south to Eglinton Station, then a short walk north on Yonge. Be prepared for a wait — it is worth it. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours including potential wait time.
Looking for more food crawl routes? Check out our bubble tea crawl and Korean BBQ sizzle crawl for more neighbourhood dining adventures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Thai restaurant in North York?
Som Tum Jinda at CF Fairview Mall (1800 Sheppard Ave E) is the top pick. It holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2024 and 2025 and is the only Michelin-recognized Thai restaurant in North York. Order the Kai Tod fried chicken wings and Tum Salmon.
Where can I get Khao Soi in North York?
PAI Uptown (2335 Yonge St) serves Chef Nuit's legendary Khao Soi, widely considered the best in Toronto. Chiang Mai's York Mills location (860 York Mills Rd) offers a Khao Soi Surf & Turf with lobster and braised beef. Jatujak Thai and EAT BKK also serve Khao Soi.
Is there halal Thai food in North York?
Yes. Jatujak Thai at 1744 Victoria Park Ave is halal-certified and serves authentic street-style Thai food. They have 4 GTA locations and are Reddit-voted as the most authentic street-style Thai in the GTA.
What is the cheapest Thai food in North York?
Jatujak Thai has the best value with dishes starting at $12. EAT BKK offers lunch specials and mains from $17. Wai Thai Kitchen on Sheppard Ave W starts around $15 per dish.
What Thai restaurant is in Fairview Mall?
Som Tum Jinda is located inside CF Fairview Mall at 1800 Sheppard Ave E. It is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant specializing in fiery Isaan (Northeastern Thai) cuisine.
What new Thai restaurants opened in North York recently?
Chiang Mai opened a new location at 860 York Mills Rd in fall 2024, featuring an exclusive Khao Soi Surf & Turf. Pii Nong Thai opened a 10,000 sq ft flagship at 3321 Yonge St with a restaurant, Thai market, and massage spa under one roof.
Is there a Thai restaurant crawl route in North York?
Yes — the North York Thai Trio runs from Som Tum Jinda (Don Mills Station) to EAT BKK (Sheppard-Yonge Station) to PAI Uptown (Eglinton Station). Budget 3.5–4 hours and $50–$75 per person. All stops are connected by TTC Line 1.
Where can I try authentic Northern Thai food in North York?
Northern Thai (as distinct from the Pad Thai-centric menus most restaurants serve) is genuinely rare in Toronto. Chiang Mai York Mills (860 York Mills Rd) is the strongest North York option — its menu centres on Khao Soi, Pad See Ew, and Pineapple Fried Rice rooted in the Chiang Mai culinary tradition, not a generic Thai-Canadian menu. The York Mills-exclusive Khao Soi Surf & Turf (lobster tail + braised beef in curry broth) has no equivalent elsewhere in the city. PAI Northern Thai (2335 Yonge St) is the other benchmark for the style.
Where can I get Thai food on a patio in North York?
PAI Uptown (2335 Yonge St, near Eglinton Station) opens its Yonge-facing patio in May and is the most reliable patio Thai option in North York. Pii Nong Thai (3321 Yonge St) has a sidewalk-facing seating area at its 10,000 sq ft flagship. Chon Modern Thai (1677 Bayview Ave) has limited outdoor seating in summer. For warm-weather Thai, order light dishes — Som Tum (green papaya salad), Larb (grilled meat salad), grilled Kor Moo Yang — for takeout to nearby parks like Sherwood Park or Yonge-Sheppard Plaza.
