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The Best Khao Soi in Toronto

Johnny Ly

over 2 years ago

When I discuss Thai food with my friends, the first dish that comes to mind is pad Thai. Though there's a fondness associated with pad Thai, one of the most underrated dishes is khao soi. Originating in regions of Northern Thailand and Laos, this popular dish has variations across Southeast Asia. The most prevalent version in Toronto consists of egg noodles in a curry with proteins, veggies and usually a display of crispy egg noodles. There are a plethora of options around the city, so be sure to grab one from your local Thai restaurant.

Here are some of the best khao soi in Toronto.

11 Charlotte St

Khao San Road

The khao soi is this restaurant's signature dish and the rich coconut curry with your choice of protein and perfect egg noodles helps you understand why.

18 Duncan St

Pai

Possibly the best Thai restaurant in the city, this Northern street food staple is popular for their grabong (butternut squash fritters), pad Thai, and pad grao pao. But the khao soi is easily one of the best with fresh egg noodles immersed in a golden yellow curry topped with items like shrimp, veggie, chicken or their braised beef.

1419 Bloor St W

Thai Nyyom

The menu at this spot in the Junction is as tiny as the space itself. Their specialty is the khao soi, which incorporates bone-in chicken thigh (or tofu) that is simmered in curry paste before being plated into the massive bowl of noodles and soup.

1262 Danforth Ave

Sala Modern Thai Kitchen

This casual Thai hot spot can be found on the east end in The Danforth. Their khao soi is beautifully presented and comes packed with flavour, all within the curry.

1442 Dundas St W

Sukhothai - Dundas West

With locations across Toronto, Sukhothai is a popular stop for many Thai food fans. Their khao soi is a favourite with its perfect noodles and curry broth in a bowl.

1677 Bayview Ave

Pii Nong Thai

Chef Pii Nong used to sell street food with her mother back home in Bangkok. Now she brings her Thai classics to Toronto, like her khao soi, which has tender braised beef and pickled sour mustard to finish.

785 Queen St W

Nana

Dining at Nana is supposed to feel like eating on the streets of Bangkok. The khao soi here comes with fried chicken that begs to be enjoyed first while still crisp before diving into the coconut curry immersed noodles.

1466 Kingston Rd

Jatujak

This small local chain has three locations across the GTA. Serving fully halal Thai food options, they offer Thai Street food like the pad grao pao and their khao soi, which is definitely one of their most popular dishes.

81 Bloor St E

Sabai Sabai

The khao soi here is as beautiful as the layout of the restaurant. Adorned with mirrors, lanterns and art on the walls, it's the perfect space to enjoy their beautifully plated khao soi that's topped with beef brisket chunks and a healthy portion of egg noodles, both boiled and crisp.

651 College St

Imm Thai Kitchen

Chef Mo is at it again with this more upscale Thai spot in Little Italy. The Khao Soi is phenomenal, with an aromatic combination of wild ginger and lemongrass to the golden curry.

3561 Sheppard Ave E

Kub Khao

From the same owners as Jatujak and Khao San Road is this tiny Thai spot in Scarborough. They have a beef or chicken khao soi that comes in various heat levels.