Khao San Road

Pad Thai

One of Toronto's most-cited versions: proper wok char, rice noodles with real bite, and a tamarind base that skips the saccharine shortcut most places take

Som Tum (Green Papaya Salad)

Sharp, funky, and fiery — shredded green papaya with fish sauce, lime, chilies, and dried shrimp that hits every register at once

Larb

Minced meat salad built on toasted rice powder and fresh herbs — aggressively seasoned, served with sticky rice for scooping

Green Curry

Rich coconut green curry with Thai eggplant and kaffir lime leaf — aromatic and moderately hot, one of the more balanced curries on the menu

Tom Kha Gai

Coconut milk soup with galangal and lemongrass — fragrant and silky, a reliable warmup that holds up to the bold mains

Mango Sticky Rice

Sweet rice with fresh mango and coconut cream — a proper finish when mangoes are in season; hit-or-miss outside peak season