- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Coffee & Tea |
- All
Baan Thai
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
7 reviews for Baan Thai
7 reviews in English
-
Review from Danielle F.
Toronto, ON
12/18/2010
Wooohoo! This place is a family favourite that lets me indulge in some of the best Thai food I have ever tasted. Dare I say it? The best Thai food I have ever tasted. Tucked away in suburban Ottawa, the location used to be a revolving door to restaurants of all kinds, in and out they came. Baan Thai is there to stay and the neighborhood knows so you might want to get a reservation during peak hours!
Where to begin? I' ve tried many items many times. Get the fresh wrap with peanut sauce or even spring rolls that are perfection! The presentation is always very nice with shredded cabbage and carrots that you can look at, or as I like to do, add into the magic.
Try ALL the curries. All of them. Kind of sweet, but nevertheless delicious. You must get the pad Thai which manages to be not too greasy, with al dente noodles and amazing flavours I cannot begin to describe. Chinese broccoli? Salty, crunchy, spicy, a treat. The fillet of salmon with tamarind sauce? To die for and still great for sharing. Family of five, five dishes and some appetizers but the plates always go back to the kitchen clean.
The family run business is always good with their service and accommodate you the best they can, which pretty damn good given their tiny space! It might be a trek for some but this place is certainly worth it. -
Review from Devon B.
9/15/2008
You would never expect a quality Thai restaurant to be smack-dab in the middle of a strip mall. What's more, this strip mall is located in a community that is mostly made up of older people and families with very young kids. Not that stereotypical Thai eating crowd. Yet Baan Thai thrives and is a well kept secret to those in Ottawa's west end.
The restaurant is owned by a Thai family and all those working at the authentic Thai restaurant are part of the family. It all comes out in the wonderful experience one gets each time they to to Baan Thai.
The service is great, with each employee putting out a warm and welcoming vibe. The music in the background feeds that warmth, just as the wood and bamboo finish creates a very authentic feel.
The food is what people come for and there is nothing but good things that can be said of what comes out of the Baan Thai kitchen. With a large menu, the selection is enormous yet not muddled. The soups are all authentic and alive with flavours. The main dishes are just as impressive. The ingredients used are all fresh and it comes out in the food. The spring rolls are to die for and the Pad Thai is out of this world.
The only less than perfect aspect of Baan Thai is the drink selection. The bar is a bit limited, so don't expect anything but the classics when ordering. They do, however, have a small selection foe asian beers. -
Review from Jim E.
1/9/2011
Average Chinese food. We have tried this place twice an it has been okay twice. Not good enough to stop me from looking for a regular chinese restaurant to go to.
-
Review from Debbie N.
Ottawa, ON
9/24/2010
This is a real gem in a very non discreet location. Always make reservations as they are always busy. The food is excellent - definitely try their chicken penang as it's always bang on. Their pad thai is also excellent as well. The service fast and friendly. The decor is nice and calming. It's worth the drive out to Centrepointe to try this out.
-
Review from Eric B.
Ottawa, ON
3/9/2010 1 Check-in Here
Amazing Thai food in an out-of-the-way location (unless you live in Centrepointe). The Pad Thai is fantastic, and the selection is very nice. It doesn't have a huge vegetarian selection, but there is enough to satisfy. Service is good and take-out is available. Highly recommended!
-
Review from Sam G.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 3/30/2010
Well, on second thought after thinking back to my visits I realized part of the reason the curry tastes so good is that they put SO much sugar in it! Also I've heard they've raised their prices (which makes sense given they really couldn't keep up with the demand)... I'll stick with 4 stars for now pending my next visit.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
-
7/11/2009
I always look forward to a visit when I visit my parents in Ottawa. The food quality and value are… Read more »
-
-
Review from Yucel H.
Kanata, ON
2/14/2011
A bit pricey for what you get. Nice atmosphere and courteous service. Main dishes were small portions while the appetizers were large. Peanut sauce for satay chicken was not so good. Little filling in the spring rolls with an overly sweet sauce. Soup was watery. Shrimp pad thai was excessively sweet. Red curry chicken with coconut milk was a bit diluted. Dish ware was chipped and cracked.
