Koh Lipe Thai Kitchen

I’ve tried mango and papaya salads before, but it was my first time trying a pineapple salad and it was so refreshing and zesty! The Blue Noodle curry was spicier than I expected, but incredibly delicious. I also loved the crispy fried leaves such a nice touch. The pad thai was, of course, amazing. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness and saltiness. It was also my first time trying mango sticky rice. The mango shaped chocolate on top looked beautiful, and the combination of the mango, sticky rice, and condensed milk was absolutely perfect.

Food: Amazing. Very noticeable unique flavours for their curry. Wasn’t so different that it the classic curry flavour drastically, but enough that it is definitely worth recommending to others to try. Service: No issues with service. Seated almost immediately for a party of 6. They were very accommodating with a birthday cake we had with us. Price: Standard Downtown Toronto pricing for meals. Nothing absurd for the amount of food they gave us. Would definitely continue to recommend to others!

A friend recommended this Thai restaurant, and I’m so glad I tried it! We visited on a Sunday evening and were informed of a 90-minute dining limit once seated. Every dish we tried was fantastic, especially the appetizer pork belly – it was super crispy, and the seafood salad (a signature dish) was packed with an impressive amount of seafood. We were asked about the spicy level, and we chose medium, though it ended up being quite mild. We were hoping to enjoy dessert as well, but unfortunately, we ran out of time. Definitely recommend booking a table in advance!

The BEST Thai food in Toronto. One of a kind southern Thai institution that ironically also serves the best pad Thai in the city too. Extremely pungent flavors and quite spicy, not for the faint of heart. Live once in your life and suck it up if you hate spicy food - just come here. EDIT: I've been coming here over the past 5 years. Also, they also serve the greatest dessert I've ever had (Alder's coconut pie is second) - you should probably order 2 of the mango sticky rice at least

This one restaurant in the strip is always full. A wonderful Michelin star restaurant nestled in a strip of small neighborhood restaurants. We went there on a recommendation and were very impressed. The food is fabulous (explains the star) almost everything on the menu is spicy, but a good kind of Thai spice that is tasty and just right. Blends perfectly with fresh ingredients. Especially that special combination of cold vegetables, nuts and spice. Seems small from the street but they have an upstairs which is nice and cozy. Well worth it!

ordered the pineapple rice for myself. i ordered mild, but if youre somebody who cannot eat spice at all - order no spice/something else! haha i was crying but the taste was so good. it was sweet and flavorful at the same time. went at 7pm on the weekend for a table of 4, got a table immediately. the vibes of the restaurant was very nice. staff was nice too

Came here on the recommendation of a friend and Holy Basil was this place amazing. The service was very fast, attentive and friendly. The place is well decorated and beautiful. Finally the star of the show, the food, was well presented, so very tasty and flavorful. I had the blue crab curry and if I had one gripe about it, it would be that it needs more crab in the curry especially for the price. My only caution would be to really check yourself on spice tolerance. Some of the dishes definitely have a good zing. But if things get too hot, get yourself some Thai ice cream afterward to cool off.

I had some incredible Thai food from Kohlipe. The Thai Green Iced tea is sth I highly reccomend. Their Mango sticky rice with their special white chocolate mango on top was delicious. Their Pad Thai was phenomenal, also their Pineapple chicken, Pad Kra Pao. The service is super quick, the place is tiny, try to pre boon your table, cuz it fills fast. Theit thai fried chicken has a nice fried skin which would be a great side to beer

This is my go-to spot for Thai food--consistently satisfying and reliable. Great fast and friendly service. Good ambiance. I always order the same lineup because it hits every time: Peek Gai Tom Yum (Chicken Wings) - $15.95 Geow Goong (Shrimp Dumplings) - $13.95 Pad Thai Pad See Ew with Chicken (Mild) - $24 Mas Sa Man (Tamarind Curry) with Braised Beef (Mild) - $26 The flavors are balanced and everything travels well for takeout.

When our friend suggested that we give Koh Lipe a try, I had my reservations... we've gone to the one in Scarborough and it wasn't what we would expect from a Michelin Star rated restaurant. The food really did not taste very good. We were seated pretty much right away around 5:30pm on a Sunday night. I LOVED the decor of the room and it was so fitting on World Oceans Day. I felt like we were in an underwater cave. We ordered the Khao Neow Gaeng (pineapple curry chicken with coconut sticky rice) which was very delicious. It had good heat which paired well with the coconut sticky rice. Much tastier than any curry we had uptown. The pad Thai was perfect for the kids. As was the Pad See Ew. They also liked the Khao Soi and Khao Pad (pineapple fried rice). Yum Ma Muang (Mango Salad) was really good, Gaeng Keow Whan (green curry) was flavourful but too spicy for the kids.

Gaeng gai khao mun Pad thai Gai tod hat yai Mango-licious Thai tea ice cream Hands down one of the best Pad Thais in Toronto--perfectly chewy noodles, rich tamarind sauce, and that crunch from the peanuts? Chef's kiss. Paired it with a Thai-inspired cocktail that hit all the right notes--refreshing, citrusy, with just a touch of sweetness.

I've ordered from here before but this was my first time dining at the restaurant. Cute spot with quite a bit of seating, but they do cram tables. They mention several times that you've only got an hour and a half for your reservation and that they don't split bills. However, if the place is empty, they don't rush you. We got the pad see ew, pad gra pow, and Islamic noodles. All the dishes were tasty, but I expected it to be spicier. We also got the bi co moi for dessert and it was a relatively decent size. Overall, they have great food.

Many people have recommended Koh Lipe to me and I finally got around to trying it - I wouldn't say that I was blown away (considering it is on the Michelin Guide) or feel like it is the best Thai restaurant in Toronto, however, it was a solid meal with big portions and authentic Thai flavours. I was feeling adventurous so everything we ordered was off the special menu. We ordered Pad Mee - a southern Thai style Pad Thai, Goong Moun - fried crispy skin tofu stuffed with shrimp; and Khao Pad Pla - fried rice with mackerel. Everything was tasty, though I probably would not get the Pad mee again. The sauce was too sweet for me and it became quite goopy with the thin rice noodles. On the other hand, the shrimp was cooked to perfection! My favourite was the fried rice with mackerel, I was afraid that it may be too fishy but it was absolutely delicious. The service was pretty good considering that they were already very busy at 12:30pm on a Saturday. I wasn't a fan of the loud music though...they were playing a bunch of hits from the 2000s (which I normally love) but it felt like an odd choice and didn't git the ambience. Would I come back again? Probably. But I don't think it jumped to the top of my list of favourite restaurants in the city.

I've been back here twice, which says a lot considering the endless selection of restaurants in Toronto. Koh Lipe's menu is fantastic, and the food tastes incredibly good. It has a cozy atmosphere and the decorations reflect Thailand's charm. The service here is brilliant. The staff are kind and sweet without being overbearing. I wish more restaurant staff could adopt the same attitude. Every time I leave, I feel great on every level. So, I'm confident bringing people here, knowing it'll leave a great impression. This place is absolutely worth it. Plan ahead and get a reservation to avoid having to wait.

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.

I can see why this place is Michelin recommended year after year. The flavour is phenomenal here and the portions are HUGE. The seating is a little bit tight but I think they have 2 floors to compensate. It's usually a reservation only place but we were lucky to just walk in one day and get a seat. The prices range from $15 to $40 depending on what you're ordering. Most noodle dishes sit at around $25. I'd love to come back to try some of their rice dishes and other chef specialties.

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!

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)

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.

The Tom Yum soup is the best. It would be great if it was less sweet. I'll order it for my work lunch in the future

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.

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.

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'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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

+.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.

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

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.

Some of the best Thai food ever; The Pad See Ew is a plate sent straight from heaven.

Overall, great experience here. Some food items are absolutely incredible - culinary perfection while others are just good. Specifically - the beef islamic noodles were the best I've had in Toronto. The flavour of the curry sauce mixture was perfection - not too salty or sweet. The beef was cooked well and good quality. The portion sizes were average to large. It is at a good price point as well at 19.99. The shrimp dumpling appetizer was good but nothing special. My friends ordered other items such as the calamari appetizer and some other healthy noodle dish from a different menu - they weren't very impressed with their choices as they were average tasting. The service was good. Staff were super friendly and attentive when required (if called over). Very accommodating to requests as well. The ambiance is so cute and instagram worthy with decorations on the ceiling, walls.. etc. I enjoyed that the place was well illuminated and the outdoor seating heating was high enough that you would be warm if you were seated outside and would not require a jacket.

I got the pad gra prao ( crispy pork on rice ) they overcooked it to the point where it was like a rock :( I should've asked for a new plate but i didn't want to bother because they were really busy. I also had a reservation and they put us on patio without us asking. it was interesting because usually on Opentable they let you know to choose patio or not. it was just okay. wouldn't go back. I tried their pad kee mao too.

Food is good as always. The pineapple fried rice and seafood dish were amazing. Make sure you make a reservation, the wait is pretty long as it's so popular! The mango sticky rice is a must try.

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!

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.

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!