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What to order at Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
- Must order
- The khao soi, northern Thai egg noodles in coconut curry with crispy noodles on top.
- Signature dishes
- Khao soi, Pad see ew
- Editor tip
- No reservations; expect 45 minutes at 19:00. Lunch 11:30 and 14:30 the easier window; uptown sister at 2335 Yonge.
CuisineThai
Price$$
Neighborhoodking-west
HoursSun-Wed 11:30-22:00, Thu-Sat 11:30-23:00
Phone+1 416 901 4724
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Signature dishes: Khao soi, Pad see ew
Must order: The khao soi, northern Thai egg noodles in coconut curry with crispy noodles on top.
Tip: No reservations; expect 45 minutes at 19:00. Lunch 11:30 and 14:30 the easier window; uptown sister at 2335 Yonge.
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Address: 18 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON M5H 3G8
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