Koh Lipe Thai Kitchen

Went to this place when I visited Toronto and I loved it! The food here was so flavourful and it was one of the best Thai foods I ever had. We went around 7pm on a weekday and it was busy but we were able to be sat quickly. We loved the pork with rice & egg, the pork was cooked just right and it was so flavourful and it went perfectly with the rice. I also recommend getting the pineapple rice, it was aesthetic and delicious (even tho I’m not a big fan of pineapple w salty foods). Will definitely return next time I visit Toronto again and try their drinks and other dishes. The interior of the restaurant is also really pretty and the vibes were good.

I went to this place when I had a day in Toronto just the past weekend. This is a cute little place. The service was excellent and the food was brought out hot and quickly as well. If you're craving some Thai food this is the place to go. Toronto always had good Thai food and I'm going to add this place to my list of restaurants to go back to. We ordered a few dishes to share and everything was seasoned to perfection. We did not go wrong with anything we ordered. I'll definitely want to go back to try other dishes from this place

Came here on a whim after having eaten at their other location, and this place did not disappoint. We were thankfully able to get in as walk-ins, and we ordered the Islamic noodles and the fish cakes. The fish cakes were pretty spicy for someone like me who isn’t used to eating much spicy food, but the Islamic noodles were fine in that department. The peanuts provided some very nice texture, while the curry itself was extremely flavourful and the eggs were also a nice addition on top. For dessert, we got the mango sticky rice, which came with a chocolate mango flavoured chocolate shell. I really liked how you were able to crack open the mango yourself, as the other Koh Lipe location doesn’t give you the shell. The rice was super flavourful, and the chocolate gives a nice balance between the sourness of the mango and the flavour of the rice.

Tasty Thai food and great service! We had an amazing waiter who accommodated us when we wanted to switch spots, and regularly checked up on us. The atmosphere and interior is gorgeous, however a bit squishy and some seating areas feel small depending on the second floor. Nonetheless, my friend and I had high expectations as this restaurant has Michelin stars. We ordered the Pad Thai with Chicken, and the Green Curry with coconut rice. Both dishes are so delicious and plentiful, the portions were great! I will say the Pad Thai had almost a too strong flavour—I had to take breaks in between bites, and honestly believed it was a dish you might get tired of tasting. The green curry was perfectly spiced at mild, and the coconut rice tasted like regular jasmine rice to be honest. I do believe the prices are a bit high in comparison to other places that may serve the same, if not at a slightly lesser quality for a lesser price. Overall, my friend and I enjoyed the experience, but I think there could be other places just as good for less the price. This place is definitely worth a try if you love Thai food!

The name Michelin is hugely mis- leading here. I can confirm it has not earned any Michelin stars and in no way lives up to the name. I fell prey when I read other reviews, some of which were misleading, and I blindly went there. Having eaten Thai food from its source and around the world, I would say it was easy for me to compare. It was good but positively nothing to gloat about. I was very disappointed and only decided to read if it was really Michelin worthy. For my readers - it is not a Michelin star restaurant it is just listed in the guide. Go in treating it as a basic Thai food restaurant, and you will not face the same disappointment I had.

One of my favourite spots in the city. Well deserving of its Michelin recommendation because the flavours are always right and consistent. Have tried many dishes but the photo is of the special mackerel fried rice. Happily recommend it to anyone who wants a good Thai spot in the city. Service is friendly and it’s a fun place to visit year round.

Super flavour and super good food. I got the chicken pad Thai with peanuts and the rice bowl special that month in November. Foods is consistent throughout the times I go there. Though most foods have the same flavour as I try more dishes. They are still good. Top items to try is the chicken Tom yum soup and pad Thai I love it so much. Would come back for it every time. Space needs more space especially in the winter when we all have shopping bags and big coats. Customer items touch each other when sitting down on the bench seating area.

I recently visited Koh Lipe, a Michelin-recommended Thai restaurant, and had an amazing experience! The interior and decorations are absolutely stunning, creating a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere. The food was incredible—each dish was packed with flavour and truly made my taste buds salivate! The unique tastes were unlike anything I've had before, and the chef's special menu was especially delicious. The presentation of the dishes was also impressive, making the meal feel even more special. Service was top-notch, with the staff being friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves exceptional Thai cuisine! Must try menu items: 1) Pad Mee 2) Khao Neow Gaeng 3) Gai Gor Lae

Went to this place when I visited Toronto and I loved it! The food here was so flavourful and it was one of the best Thai foods I ever had. We went around 7pm on a weekday and it was busy but we were able to be sat quickly. We loved the pork with rice & egg, the pork was cooked just right and it was so flavourful and it went perfectly with the rice. I also recommend getting the pineapple rice, it was aesthetic and delicious (even tho I’m not a big fan of pineapple w salty foods). Will definitely return next time I visit Toronto again and try their drinks and other dishes. The interior of the restaurant is also really pretty and the vibes were good.

I went to this place when I had a day in Toronto just the past weekend. This is a cute little place. The service was excellent and the food was brought out hot and quickly as well. If you're craving some Thai food this is the place to go. Toronto always had good Thai food and I'm going to add this place to my list of restaurants to go back to. We ordered a few dishes to share and everything was seasoned to perfection. We did not go wrong with anything we ordered. I'll definitely want to go back to try other dishes from this place

Came here on a whim after having eaten at their other location, and this place did not disappoint. We were thankfully able to get in as walk-ins, and we ordered the Islamic noodles and the fish cakes. The fish cakes were pretty spicy for someone like me who isn’t used to eating much spicy food, but the Islamic noodles were fine in that department. The peanuts provided some very nice texture, while the curry itself was extremely flavourful and the eggs were also a nice addition on top. For dessert, we got the mango sticky rice, which came with a chocolate mango flavoured chocolate shell. I really liked how you were able to crack open the mango yourself, as the other Koh Lipe location doesn’t give you the shell. The rice was super flavourful, and the chocolate gives a nice balance between the sourness of the mango and the flavour of the rice.

Tasty Thai food and great service! We had an amazing waiter who accommodated us when we wanted to switch spots, and regularly checked up on us. The atmosphere and interior is gorgeous, however a bit squishy and some seating areas feel small depending on the second floor. Nonetheless, my friend and I had high expectations as this restaurant has Michelin stars. We ordered the Pad Thai with Chicken, and the Green Curry with coconut rice. Both dishes are so delicious and plentiful, the portions were great! I will say the Pad Thai had almost a too strong flavour—I had to take breaks in between bites, and honestly believed it was a dish you might get tired of tasting. The green curry was perfectly spiced at mild, and the coconut rice tasted like regular jasmine rice to be honest. I do believe the prices are a bit high in comparison to other places that may serve the same, if not at a slightly lesser quality for a lesser price. Overall, my friend and I enjoyed the experience, but I think there could be other places just as good for less the price. This place is definitely worth a try if you love Thai food!

The name Michelin is hugely mis- leading here. I can confirm it has not earned any Michelin stars and in no way lives up to the name. I fell prey when I read other reviews, some of which were misleading, and I blindly went there. Having eaten Thai food from its source and around the world, I would say it was easy for me to compare. It was good but positively nothing to gloat about. I was very disappointed and only decided to read if it was really Michelin worthy. For my readers - it is not a Michelin star restaurant it is just listed in the guide. Go in treating it as a basic Thai food restaurant, and you will not face the same disappointment I had.

One of my favourite spots in the city. Well deserving of its Michelin recommendation because the flavours are always right and consistent. Have tried many dishes but the photo is of the special mackerel fried rice. Happily recommend it to anyone who wants a good Thai spot in the city. Service is friendly and it’s a fun place to visit year round.

Super flavour and super good food. I got the chicken pad Thai with peanuts and the rice bowl special that month in November. Foods is consistent throughout the times I go there. Though most foods have the same flavour as I try more dishes. They are still good. Top items to try is the chicken Tom yum soup and pad Thai I love it so much. Would come back for it every time. Space needs more space especially in the winter when we all have shopping bags and big coats. Customer items touch each other when sitting down on the bench seating area.

I recently visited Koh Lipe, a Michelin-recommended Thai restaurant, and had an amazing experience! The interior and decorations are absolutely stunning, creating a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere. The food was incredible—each dish was packed with flavour and truly made my taste buds salivate! The unique tastes were unlike anything I've had before, and the chef's special menu was especially delicious. The presentation of the dishes was also impressive, making the meal feel even more special. Service was top-notch, with the staff being friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this place for anyone who loves exceptional Thai cuisine! Must try menu items: 1) Pad Mee 2) Khao Neow Gaeng 3) Gai Gor Lae

We went back in December and the food was still amazing! This has been a place I recommended to many people who are looking for Thai. They recently moved their Uber deliveries to the back door to help with the customer experience at the restaurant!

We love this restaurant, the service is exceptional! The place is clean, the staff are so well trained to know everything on the menu, and are quick to respond to your concerns. The food is quite delicious. Our staple go to dish and my personal favourite is pad ew drew, which comes in chicken or tofu, and has a kinda sweet and sour flavour. We also got the pineapple chicken, which is a little spicy, but tolerable, and it comes with yellow coloured sticky coconut rice, which I think is a great accompaniment. We ordered two dishes we haven't tried before, the shrimp sizzling pot, which has nice jumbo shrimp but the noodles just tasted like they were drown in fish sauce. The second was the crab curry with blue noodles, which I found to be in spicy coconut curry, and good chunks of blue crab, but I didn't think it was worth the hype. We really enjoy every visit to this restaurant, but honestly hate the wait time to be seated for the dinner rush,.., so if you can plan ahead, and book your reservation, please do it! And enjoy your meal!!

Went on a friend's recommendation and the restaurant is really cute! There seems to be a lot of different sections to the restaurant so it is bigger than how it looks. We were able to get walk in seating as they were not picking up the phones when we tried to make a reservation. Service was attentive and the food came out lightening fast! They specialize in South Thai food which I'm not as familiar with but it seems to be A LOT spicier than the Thai food I'm more familiar with! We got the following: Goong Moun $15.95 (spicy) Fried crispy skin tofu rolled with shrimp, carrot, chilli, betel leaf and served with Arjard sauce. Favorite dish of the night! Gaeng Ka Ti Sa Tor Nua 25.95 (spicy) Coconut green curry beef with plantain and stink bean. My MIL tried the stink bean and said it was the spiciest thing she ever had so I got scared and didn't try it. SUPER spicey almost to the point of un-enjoyableness. This was a dish that was recommended. Mango Salad -- fresh and tasty Shrimp Pad Thai -- noodles had a nice al dente chew but the sauce seemed heavy and too rich Pad See Ew -- classic and tasty dish with lots of meat and veggies

Some upfront details -- You should also know that if you reserve on OpenTable that they will put a $20 hold pp on your credit card to ensure you show up. The other thing to note is that they will not allow separate or split bills for the table. They will only allow 1 bill for the entire table and you'll have to sort it out for yourself. Not something I have seen in recent times anywhere else. This is a Michelin recommended restaurant. Very laid back but festive vibe. The good: - Excellent Pad Thai (either chicken or shrimp). The table was unanimous about that. - The braised beef Khao soi was pretty good as well - prices are very reasonable including those for wine and cocktails. - service was prompt. The not so good: - we ordered appetizers and had barely started eating them when our mains showed up (I'm talking like 2-3 minutes here). All of a sudden we are scrambling to find space on the table and then have to decide what do we let get cold. - we ordered the Gai Gor Lae and it did not look like the picture and indeed the sauce did not taste like coconut curry to me but instead almost like a bbq sauce. Live and learn I guess. I will say that when someone came by and asked how we were doing, we did tell them what happened. They then spoke to the manager and removed one item from our bill and gave us a discount on the appetizers. That was appreciated. I would just caution people to be aware when ordering. And make sure you tell your server you want the appetizers first and some time before the mains come over. For a Michelin recommended restaurant we did expect more. Just saying. It's located on Baldwin so not a ton of parking close by. Some street and a couple of Green P lots a decent walk away.

Delicious!! Getting a reservation was easy and we were sat promptly at a very nice table. Thank goodness we had a reservation because it was really busy. The iced milk tea was delicious!! Maybe my favourite I've had. I ordered the pineapple curry chicken with the coconut rice and I really liked it but would have liked maybe more coconut in the rice. I also tried the khao soi which was amazing! I think it was slightly better than the chicken dish. Excited to come back

Expect a little line when arriving but it's pretty quick! MUST KNOW: 1. One bill / no splitting 2. Your group has 1.5 hr to eat 3. The food does take a while to come out MUST ORDER: -coconut soup (one of my favorite dish of the night. Sad I didn't get a photo)

One day I was walking down the street and saw this place. I saved it and I knew I had to come back. Well I did and when I say the food was hitting! Listen if you are in Toronto visiting and looking for a casual place to get some good eats then Koh Lipe is for you. I recommend getting reservations as the wait time for a table during the week is about 20-30 minutes. The staff is really good and also very open to giving you recommendations. And when they say spicy they mean spicy. I highly recommend trying this place out.

Koh Kipe's food bursts with incredible flavor, and every dish was outstanding. My Thai partner and I both agreed on that. However, this isn't authentic Thai cuisine. The use of bonito flakes and other influences from Japan and China is evident. While Michelin has recognized them, I look forward to the day when Michelin's significance wanes. A French company biased towards European cuisine shouldn't judge Asian cuisine. They simply haven't explored enough of what the world has to offer.

We ordered chicken pad thai, beef khao soi, and goong moun (tofu shrimp roll). All the dishes were amazing, but we loved the chicken pad thai the most! The portion of dishes were big! we couldn't finish them all. One last thing, inside was a bit chilly due to the A/C, so I suggest bringing a jacket. I gave it 4.5 because the server ignored our request to go easy with the A/C a bit.

I was in town and in charge of making a dinner reservation for my small group and I. The reviews on Yelp for Koh Lipe are beaming and they have two Michelin awards, it's gotta be great right? We arrived for our reservation right on time and discovered a colorful restaurant with quirky decor. A nice front patio with lanterns and flowers hanging from the ceiling. When you walk inside, you'll run into a taxi adorned in twinkle lights and murals all over the walls. Our table was upstairs near the window, which made for a lovely breeze. It look me a hot minute to decided what to eat and drink. I started with a smokey negroni and the table shared the goong moun - fried crispy tofu rolled with shrimp carrot, chili, and served with a nice sauce. You can find it on their special menu. We also went with the basic spring rolls. The goong moun was asbolutely delicious and it was a recommendation from our server - thank you, thank you. For my entree I got the konng ob woonsen hot plate. In translation it's a steamed glass noodle dish with shrimp and some veggies and herbs. It also came with a side of their chili lime sauce which was delicious drizzled over top. This dish is enormous and I had more than enough to take back with me. Overall, I totally get the hype. The vibe was fun, the food was good, and the service was top notch too. I would totally come again.

I was really excited to try this restaurant but I left disappointed. While most of the dishes were OK, I felt the service was not the best. First the reservation I had indicated I had a baby and need room for a stroller. However they still seated us upstairs. The baby is too young to be in a high chair so we needed to keep the stroller with us. They asked us to leave the stroller by the entrance downstairs, even though we had already folded it up and tucked it nearby (after carrying it up the stairs). I said it was heavy and did not want to bring it back downstairs. And the area they asked me to place it I didn't trust just leaving it there to be honest. After that I felt like maybe the interaction caused our server to not be super nice to us? Cause she was cold to us but she was so friendly to the table beside us. Anyways, we felt rushed because of the seating limit too and no one came by to check on us really (and we actually needed more things like water). So we left feeling disappointed. I won't be back. Pai is still my #1 in Toronto.

My third time visiting this restaurant. The food doesn't disappoint. It's always a bit crowded so reservations are a good idea.

I'm adding an extra star from last time because they have a dish I'm absolutely in love with: Prik Pao Talay (Stir-Fried smoked chilli platter, shrimps, mussels, squid, clams and basil). I've ordered it in the restaurant, take out, and delivery. Still tastes amazing even an hour later. It's spicy but flavourful. You really taste the seafood. One order is good for 2-4 people depending on how hungry you are. Keep in mind that because it's spicy, you should eat it with rice! It's the best combo.

Husband's nephew brought us here while we were in town visiting, and we enjoyed it very much! We ordered the pad thai, pork belly (moo Tod), khao pad pla fried rice, Islamic noodles, and pineapple curry shrimp (khao neow gaeng). All were delicious, but we personally loved the pad thai, pork belly, and fried rice the best. Best pad thai in a long time.

Long story short: Great spot for lunch! Long story long: Whewww, this Pad Thai? So flavourful. It was delicious and a perfect-sized portion. I was well satisfied. The menu has a decent selection, which I think is good, as they focus on quality rather than quantity. The staff is so kind, taking into account all of my colleagues' food restrictions with care and attentiveness. No wonder they got a nod from Michelin. Though it is pricey, I'd say it was worth it. The space is clean and had fun decor! A bit busy and I wouldn't call it "elegant", moreso "funky", but overall, it's got a great vibe. Highly recommend.

I've been to Koh Lipe a few times now and a couple times recently to give you some suggested dishes. If you don't have a stellar tolerance of spice, I would suggest getting the Goong Moun (crispy tofu wraps over shrimp) as an app. The sauce has a bit of a kick to it but not too bad. I also like the Islamic Noodle, Koon Ob Woonsen (glass noodle hot plate) and pad gra prao with crispy pork. The glass noodles are piping hot and you'll have enough leftovers for another meal. I also tried their special curry with the pork jowl, betel leaf. It was tasty but I thought it was too spicy for my liking. Unfortunately many of their curries can't be adjusted for spice so you've been warned. Not many spots offer durian sticky rice and they do! It's good, but I'm not sure if I prefer it to mango. Decor is charming with the Thai Tuk Tuk outfront and a spacious patio during the warmer months. They have seating upstairs and on the main floor. Reservations are recommended nowadays given that they are buzzing from being on the Michelin Guide list. However, walk-ins are not long of a wait on the weekdays if you come closer to 9pm.

This was my second or third time at Koh Lipe and similar to the first, the food was on point. They're known for their southern Thai dishes, something you typically do not get at your local Thai place. They also have Michelin star for 2022 and 2023 so you know the food IS all that. I got a southern curry with stink bean, coconut milk and beef. I was warmed it would be spicy so I also got the Thai milk tea for the dairy. Can confirm the curry was spicy, but it was totally worth it. Absolutely delicious. Best Thai food I've had. 10/10 would be back!

The food was fairly tasty. Came here because of the Micheline recommendation. The special menu looked interesting, and everything we ordered was pretty good. The crispy pork wasn't all that crispy, but the mixed rice bowl dish was fantastic. The seafood salad wasn't as flavorful as we were expecting. We were warned multiple times about the seating limit time of an hour and that there was no bill splitting. But couldn't helped but feel pressured to keep moving along our meal at various times. For some reason there is a fly problem. It felt like we were eating out side even though we weren't. Spent much of the night swatting at these flies.

Cute place located downtown. The inside, which includes an upstairs and downstairs, is well decorated and very colourful (complete with a tuk tuk!). They also have a large patio at the entrance. I didn't really like the service - I felt rushed. Upon sitting down, the server told me I had 90 minutes to eat. I told her my friend had not yet arrived, but she suggested I order so that the food would be on the table once my friend arrived. I had to make it clear to the server that my friend was driving and we would not be able to discuss the menu. Once my friend arrived, we ordered the pad see ew and massaman curry which were good. We started with dumplings, which had an interesting texture but also tasty.

Specializing in Southern Thai Cuisine, this restuarent is decorated to make you feel as if you're in a restuarant in Thailand, and has a cozy but lively atmosphere. Unless you're ok with waiting a bit, reservations are recommended, as it can get pretty busy here. There was also a 1.5 hour seating limit the Saturday afternoon visited. The Baldwin location has two levels of indoor seating with a covered patio out front. The service was good, the staff were all very friendly, and the food was also enjoyable. There were several special menu items that are not available at other Thai restaurants, such as the Khao Neow Gaeng (stir-fried pineapple curry chicken with coconut curry sticky rice). I wish they had the option to choose the spice level of this dish, because it was a little too spicy for me. However, for those who like food with some heat, and pineapple, this dish is highly recommended.

Absolutely delicious food!! Tried their pad thai and khao meow gaeng and both were so tasty and flavorful. The pineapple curry chicken comes spicy and the lowest spice level offered was "medium", so there definitely was quite a bit of heat to it. But the coconut sticky rice balanced it out perfectly. I highly recommend getting their thai iced tea as well! It's one of the best I've ever tried. Service was pretty quick despite it being busy and us being there at peak lunch time.

Outstanding Michelin-listed Southern Thai cuisine at a reasonable price! I've been here twice and it's one of my favourite Toronto restaurants. The last time, we ordered the Pad Med (pad Thai southern style), which was spicy and tasty with peanut flavours that were not overwhelming. We also ordered the Mas Sa Ma, which was very unique and flavourful with touches of cocunut, spice and red curry. The beef added nice flavour. Finally we got a chicken dish (forget which) that was also great. The price for 3 dishes including tax and tip was $92! Very reasonable! Cocktails are also reasonable - $10-$14 each. Just a warning - make a reservation and keep it. They charge if you cancel later than 24h ahead. In addition, while service is very efficient, they stick with the 1.5 table time. But it's plenty of time. Highly recommended!

What a cute place. The vibes are so neat! The staff were on top of thing and the food was mind blowing. Big portions and so much flavour. The staff was great at making recommendations. I'm still fantasizing about it. The Islamic noodles were my favourite. They were spicy but so good! We over ate for sure because it was all so good! Goong Moun the Rudy skin spring rolls were really neat to try and had interesting flavours. The Khao Pad Pla was like nothing I've ever had! Fried rice with mackerel fish. egg, onion, carrot, lemongrass and topped with kastuobushi flakes. I can't wait to go back and try more.

A Michelin Guide Thai restaurant that is the one and only Southern Thai cuisine in North America. Made resos and arrived on time, was seated prompted after. The ambiance was nice and colourful. The servers were also great in getting our orders in and service of our food was timely. I've been to the uptown Koh Lipe before and loved it, so knew I would love my experience at their downtown location as well. Here's what we got: Goong Moun - Fried crispy skin tofu rolled with shrimp, carrot, chili, betel leaf, and served with Arjard sauce. So good and taste so meaty even though it's vegetarian! The sauce was amazing! Poh Pia Tod - A veggie spring roll served with plum sauce. Great for sharing with your table. A crispy start - can't go wrong with this. Pina Colada Slush 5/5 - Love that this came in a slush form. Has 1.5 oz. coconut rum, 0.5 oz pineapple rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice. It was truly a vacation in a cup! Guey Tiew Khaek (Islamic noodles) 5/5 - Rice noodle with boiled egg, peanut and red curry gravy. Can be ordered with veggies or beef. Love love love this dish, as it's nice and saucey, just the way I like my food! A great spot to come with friends and family. Delicious, hearty, deep flavours all around. Vegetarian options are also available here.

I was at AGO and decided to get lunch nearby afterwards. The neighborhood that AGO is in, seemed to have a lot of great lunch spots that seemed affordable. Koh Lipe had a lot of great reviews. I arrived about 10 minutes after they opened - 11:40 AM. Got seated outside because they told me that much of their inside seating was reserved. No problem - the outside seating is covered and has heaters. Within the next 10 minutes after that, people just kept arriving and the restaurant ran out of seating. I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you don't have reservations, you might not get a seat. The line of customers just kept coming, which made me begin to have high expectations. I ordered the Gaeng Gai Khao Mun as it was advertised as being a special dish. I also had never seen this at other Thai restaurants before. It came out in this steaming hot stone bowl - similar to a dolsot bibimbap bowl. I asked the waiter on how to eat it properly. Apparently, you don't stir. Rather you pair each of the different sides with the rice and tamarind paste. I liked the whole process of mixing different sides and pairing it with a spoonful of the coconut rice. Only thing is that I was not a fan of the dried anchovies. I felt like they could replace it with something else- perhaps another vegetable that's marinated in something sour and spicy? I saw sneak peeks of other people's dishes - the Pad Mee looked really good and it looked like a lot of the regulars were ordering it. Maybe next time! Service was real nice but they do let people know that there's a time limit. And I get it - they're so popular and busy!

Been here a few times since it opened and most recently booked lunch for a party of 8 and it was a process!! Despite the frustration making a reservation for large party the food was great. The service at the restaurant was generally good and staff were attentive even though the restaurant was packed. I definitely recommend the khao soi with braised beef. It is so comforting and the portion is quite large with loads of beef. Everything about this dish is perfection! Notable mentions for the green curry and pad sew ew.

Had the green curry at Koh Lipe Thai Kitchen. Delicious, filling, and spicy. Their Michelin star is well deserved.

Koh Lipe is the one of the popular Thai spots in Toronto known for winning the Michelin Bib Gourmand award last year. Despite being a later afternoon around 2pm, Koh Lipe was quite busy and got lucky that it was easy to get a table despite having no reservation. The menu is online through a QR code with images included for each menu item (which is helpful for the unfamiliar dishes). Islamic Noodles: Really delicious strong flavours. Great portion sizes for what you get. It wasn't too spicy so if you usually like mild spice this is a good option. The noodles were a great texture and didn't get too soggy. Overall, I would come back again to try out their other dishes as they had a lot of interesting dishes that I haven't seen. I would highly recommend checking it out.

I had an incredible experience at the dt location. i came here for a quick lunch break and the 2 dishes we ordered were hefty enough to feed us for the next 2 lunches lol. I was highly recommended to try their islamic noodles and it didn't disappoint, it reminds me of a khao so with rice noodles instead! the curry was creamy and rich, and somehow the rice noodles held up okay and didn't turn into mush. my friend ordered the mackerel fried rice and it was packed with umami in a huge stone bowl, enough to feed a small village. my favourite part of course was the crispy rice at the bottom! loved it here and would def come back for lunch again (they bring your food so fast)! I'd recommend trying their curry dishes as they are what changed my mind about this place after trying the uptown location

Really delicious Thai food, including with some more unique / less common dishes that you won't find at the Pai's of the world. Highly recommend the Islamic Noodles dish - it's enough for at least 2 meals and is the best I've had in Toronto. My only gripe is the seating situation is very uncomfortable. Tables are tight, the floors aren't even, and tables stray into the walking path.

+.5 for service I had extremely high standards for this place due to its review in the Michelin guide. I'd say overall this place met my expectations, with room to exceed it in the future when I'm able to come here with friends. I came here for lunch alone in the middle of a 4.5 hour layover from Toronto Downtown to Pearson. I was initially determined to get pad thai here, but given its Michelin standing I had to try something else. I had the Guey Tiew Khaek with beef, which is Islamic Noodles with boiled egg, peanuts, and red curry gravy. I liked it! Lots of flavour, good curry gravy, large portions given the price. I think there could be a slight increase in noodles to absorb the gravy, as I ended up with a lot of leftover gravy in my plate. Beef was quite good as well. Service was excellent here. Small nitpick in that the reservations website said they accept American Express, but they actually don't. So keep that in mind. Otherwise I definitely recommend this place if you wanna try something different from Pai.

We went to Koh lipe on one of those cold frigid Toronto nights. If you're dining in and want to be seated inside, best to make a reservation. We sat on the roofed/enclosed with plastic patio, where they had heat lamps, we still wore of winter jackets but it worked out fine! The food was really good, tasty, fresh, and hot. The mackerel fried rice was nicely seasoned and warmed us right up! The spring roll was one of the tastiest I've had, and one of my favorites! And the Pad Thai was as close to the pad Thai you'd get from Thailand!! Koh lipe seems to be busy all the time but they also do take out and the prices are reasonable.

We came here because this restaurant is listed on the Michelin Guide (https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/ontario/toronto/restaurant/koh-lipe-thai-kitchen), and we were not disappointed! The menu is unique and has many dishes that are not offered in most other Thai restaurants (which serve mostly Northern Thai dishes). Koh Lipe specializes in Southern Thai cuisine, and the downtown location even has a keto menu. There are 2 locations (as of January 2024): downtown (on Baldwin Street) and Scarborough. The downtown location is smaller but the interior is cozy with Thai-inspired interior decorations (such as a tuk-tuk at the front of the restaurant) and artwork / mural on the wall (depicting a colourful Thai jungle). They're packed at all times of day so making a reservation is a must. There is street parking along the street, and a paid Green P parking garage nearby in Chinatown. The food is Michelin-worthy, indeed. Everything we ordered came out fast and all the dishes tasted delicious, light, and healthy. From the Keto Menu: Keto Curry Fried Rice (stir-fried konjac rice mixed with cauliflower rice and curry powder, shrimps, eggs, Chinese broccoli, carrot, and onion) - You won't be able to tell the difference between konjac & cauliflower rice and regular rice. This was my favourite dish - flavourful without having the curry overpowering, big pieces of plump shrimps, good amount of vegetables (Chinese broccoli and carrot slices), eggs, and green onion. From the Special Menu: Pad Sam Mhen (Stinky Beans Noodles) (vermicelli rice noodles stir-fried with stink beans, clams, shrimps, shrimp paste, onion, garlic, and holy basil) - I love stink beans so I jumped at the chance of ordering this dish when I saw that it contained stink beans. The vermicelli noodles had a nice charred yet soft texture, and super delicious in taste. The clam pieces were small but plentiful. Unfortunately there weren't too many stink beans in the dish... perhaps I'll order the stink beans separately as an add-on on the side next time. From the Regular Menu: Chef's Special: Luok Jhim (steamed shrimps, squid, mussels, fish, and rice noodles, served with lettuce and chilli lime sauce) - The different varieties of seafood were simply steamed, so the actual flavours and freshness of the seafood really stood out. It came with lettuce for wrapping, as well as rice noodles. Southern Thai: Ka Nom Jeen Nam Ya (rice noodles in minced fish curry, served with boiled egg, green beans, bean sprouts, and cabbage) - We wanted to order something that was a Southern Thai specialty, so we settled on this noodle dish. The fish curry (quite runny, like a thick curry broth) was too spicy for me (even though we asked for it to be mild / made less spicy). But the raw vegetables that it came with were excellent - fresh and crunchy.

This is the original location (the second is in Scarborough) and like many restaurants on Baldwin the site is an older home. The restaurant is 3 floors so if you have issues climbing stairs make sure you request the main floor, or their covered patio, when making reservations (reservations are highly recommended). Upon seating you are told you have 90 minutes and can order by scanning the QR code on the table. Service is quick and attentive. We had an allergy at the table and they were able to accommodate where possible. Menu extends beyond your standard pad Thai and green and red curries but there is enough choice that everyone can find something. We were warned that even their mild is considered spicy but we did not find that. 2 dishes that were labelled spicy were actually manageable. We would definitely be back, maybe the Scarborough location next time where parking is more plentiful.

Great food and customer service! This has lived up to how good I've heard it to be. Loved everything I tried. Koong Ob Woonsen Steamed glass noodle with shrimp, Napa, ginger and Chinese celery served with optional chilli lime sauce. Flavourful and definitely an eat day of dish. The noodles don't hold the next day. It's a huge dish which is great for sharing. The Thai Iced Green Tea was perfect for the hot day out. Bi Co Moi Phuket's street style dessert. Thai black glutinous rice with Coconut milk and on top with Coconut Ice-cream. I've never had this before. As part of their additional menu, I do want to have this again before this disappears. Customer service is spot on here! It is a busy place and reservations are seriously required.

Koh Lipe is on the Michelin Guide, which peaked my interest in trying this restaurant. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes for a table since we didn't get a chance to make a reservation, which was a mistake. Make sure to have a reservation if you plan on dining here. This place was packed, probably because of how good the food is! The restaurant looks quite eccentric, with lots of colours and tropical decor. Makes you feel like you are eating in Thailand! It is on the smaller side, however, so you'll be very close to your neighbouring tables. We ended up sitting on the outside patio since there was no space inside. We ordered the Chicken Pad Thai and the Khao Pad (Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken). The Chicken Pad Thai was probably the best Pad Thai that I've had for sure. It was super flavourful, and the side of peanuts is such a great addition to a Pad Thai. The only thing was that there was a too many bean sprouts (I usually prefer more noodles over bean sprouts). The coconut sticky rice that comes with the fried rice was SO GOOD. The chicken was super spicy (probably should have ordered mild), but the coconut rice does a good job of cooling your mouth down.

Definitely a date worthy place. If you want to line up to kill time, arrive after 6:30-7:00pm. I'm surprise that I'm disappointed, but it's a pleasant place in a convenient location.

The restaurant is super cute and in a fun location. The service was great, the hostess and waiter were both so nice and helpful! I got the pad see ew and it was DELICIOUS!

Large portions, worth the price, very filling. Their drinks. Had almost no alcohol in them though, it sobered us up if anything. But the food came out quickly!

There is street parking. They have an area likened to a patio area for seating that was beautifully decorated. The inside is eccentric with lots of colors. Service was quick and wonderful. The Khao soi was quite a large portion with delicious flat egg noodles, tender braised beef and a chunk of fried deliciousness. I ordered a medium spice but I couldn't taste it very much. They do warn you that the next level up may be a little spicy. The flavor in the broth was good. Seats were comfortable.

Got the keto pad gra prao with minced chicken and it was so spicy! It lacked flavour and in my opinion was not worth it unfortunately. But, I'm glad to see that they're trying keto options with cauliflower rice!

I read an article about how great this restaurant is, so I bookmarked it for a future visit. A few years forward and my friend said she was craving Thai food. So I made a reservation for Saturday dinner. The restaurant was small and fun! There were decorations all around. My boyfriend and I arrived before my friend did, so we checked-in at our reservation time and requested to be seated at the patio. The staff were friendly and helpful- they suggested a few popular items off the menu and kindly reminded us about the time limit for dining. While waiting, we ordered two drinks, Jas-mi-peach and Thai green tea. Both drinks were lightly sweet and refreshing! When my friend arrived, we ordered our mains: My boyfriend ordered Tom Yum with chicken and two Mii Pu (for takeout). My friend ordered Khao Soi with braised beef and I ordered the same one with veggies and tofu. The portion size was very generous- it could be shared between two people! Khao Soi was delicious, the noodles were lightly chewy, the broth was a bit spicy, the veggies and tofu pieces were well-cooked. My friend and boyfriend said they also enjoyed their meal. Due to the time limit to dine, we weren't able to enjoy eating and talking as much. Despite that, we had a good time. A few tips: - Make a reservation early! Time slots fill out fast. -There is a time limit for dining (90 minutes), so read the menu and decide beforehand - The seating (outside and inside) are very tight- bring the least amount of belongings. If you're looking for an adventure for your tastebuds, this is a great spot!

Given that this place is now on the michelin guide, it's obviously got a lot more buzz to it and it was totally packed on a saturday night with a line out the door. Even though we had a reservation, it was still so busy it took us about 15m to get our table. The vibe is nice inside with lots of cool decor (and a lot of Taylor Swift playing for some reason) but it was a bit cramped as they clearly tried to maximize their space leaving very little room for service staff to walk through. The service itself was a bit odd. Although everyone was nice and friendly, there didn't seem to be much attentiveness with so many patrons to attend to. My friend and I ordered two entrees to share and two drinks, and the order we got our meal was: food, side plates, water, cutlery (!!), then drinks. Never hurts to bring water and cutlery when you first come to take the order! As for the food itself, it was pretty good but I was definitely expecting more given we have so many great thai spots in Toronto and this is the only one that made the michelin guide. I wouldn't say that this is the best thai food in Toronto though it is in the same realm as the others.

This feedback is for a delivery order. I tried the staple Pad Thai with vegetables and tofu options. Masaman curry with braised beef. Both are forgettable IMO. Padthai was an odd mix of vegetables. The beef in the curry was very chewy and not the braised version one expects. With the Thai food standard being decent in TO there are several better option IMO.

If this review was on food alone it would 5 star but the overall experience let it down for me. 1) food amazing possibly the best Thai food I have had in Toronto we were two people but ordered enough for 6 because we love to try it all and also love leftovers the next day ! Crispy pork belly - really nothing not to like here ... Lemongrass salad - this was my least favourite dish it was a little too heavy on the prawn/fish paste - however it was tasty when added to the lettuce wraps (Luok Jim) it was nice Luok Jim - steamed seafood lettuce wraps with chili lime sauce- fabulous- really delicious and great value ! Pad See Ew was delicious the noodles were cooked perfectly with the right amount of Smokeyness flavour - we had it with chicken - I personally would have preferred a beef option but none the less the noodles were stand out Mango sticky rice - probably the best I have had (excluding the night market in Chiangmai Thailand) The drinks were a letdown for us - lycheetini - too sweet grenadine was not needed, the pineapple martini and mango sangria both tasted nice but to be honest felt watered down / very light on alcohol Ambiance - the venue is very pretty however very small and tight ... not a comfortable dining experience - as we ordered way too much food for two people we were moved to a bigger table which was better but overall the feeling was cramped and the acoustics were not great Service was great all the staff were friendly, efficient and anticipated our needs - I would go back for a quick meal because the food was delicious but not a place a would go for a goodnight out w friends or family based on the small venue and quality of the drinks

The most highly reccomended spot in the city these days it seems. We got the Khao Neow Gaeng which is a stir-fried pineapple curry chicken served with coconut curry sticky rice. The presentation was great and the service was super quick and friendly too! I would rate the meal a 7/10, based on the expectations that come with a Michelin star restaurant. We also made a reservation and was told it would be 90 mins per table, but since we finished eating early we were hoping to use the rest of our time to catch up and chat but were asked to leave within 50 mins of us sitting down.

Atmosphere is nice , there's a patio with lots of floral everywhere . Food itself was mediocre. Our team came here for work lunch . Most of us got the lunch special $15 for soup , noodles or rice , a side and two veggie spring rolls. The Pai Thai was delicious . Tom yum Chicken wings were dry and tasted like salty chicken wings , not much Tom yum. The spring rolls came out luke warm. The hot and sour soup was the worse . It was really spicy but not a flavourful spice , it only tasted hot haha . None of us could finish this , with most only taking a few sips There's an auto 18% tip for parties of 5 or more . The cleanliness was just meh, the gave me fork and spoon on the dirty table :O

Been meaning to try this place but I'm rarely ever downtown. I had high expectations as I really enjoy Thai food and my partner who's been here before said their food was amazing. I came with two other people and we each got a dish so we can all try different things. I'm surprised that they offer keto options as well which was great. We made a reservation but still had to wait around 10-15 minutes for our table. We were sat inside and it was packed. The atmosphere felt bustling as it was quite tight inside. They came to ask for our order right after being sat and we grabbed the fish cakes, the mint smoothie, krapow, curry fried rice (keto), and pad see ew. The food came fairly fast and the portions were huge. I really wanted to love the food but I found it a bit lacking in flavour compared to other Thai places I've been to. I enjoyed the curry rice the most as it had a good balance of flavour to it. As for the other dishes, I've tasted better. Overall, a bit disappointing as I've heard really good things about this place and maybe we just caught it during a bad time. I wouldn't mind coming again to try their other dishes as well as the Thai iced tea if I'm ever around the area.

2 friends and I came here on a Saturday evening and it was BUSY but they said as long as we were able to finish in a little over an hour for a party that had a reservation, we were good. Lucky we only had to wait around 10 min for our table to be ready. Coming in this place an beautiful decor, like being transported to Thailand. It was dark on the patio (as it was a winter evening) with ambiance lighting but the inside was bright and vibrant. The food we ordered came out very fast (not sure if they're always like this or they prioritized us because we had to leave promptly. The pad see ew was very good with nice soy sauce flavour among other spices with a decent amount of vege and chicken. But the pad Thai was the show stopper for me. It was AMAZING. It was sweet and savoury with decent sized shrimp and the noodles were cooked perfectly with a nice chew to the rice noodle. I'll be coming back over and over again!