For foodies, Toronto is nothing short of a paradise. The entire place is scattered with restaurants and eating joints, and when you take a walk through markets and shopping places here, you are bound to be tickled insane by all the tantalizing aromas that waft out of the kitchens. The diversity of culture here ensures that you get all possible kinds of cuisines – Italian, Cantonese, and Thai to name a few.

Speaking of Thai food, if you want to sample some of the best Thai dishes in Toronto, you need to head straight towards Bangkok Garden Restaurant. One of the premier restaurants in this region, Bangkok Garden was actually one of the first Thai restaurants in Toronto. Since then, several Thai food joints have mushroomed in and around the city, but Bangkok Garden retains its exclusivity.

When you walk into the restaurant, you are impressed by the careful thought that they’ve put into their interiors. A river that flows through the restaurant and the lush green skylight garden give you the feel of being miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Wherever you glance, you are sure to find something unique and interesting. Thai head dresses, imperial robes, Buddhist ornaments, fruit and vegetable carvings…there’s no end to the things that will catch your fancy.

The restaurant maintains the authenticity of all the food served here by ordering the essential ingredients like fresh coriander leaf and root, kha root, leaf and peel of the kaffir lime from Bangkok. Based on the Thai principle of balancing five tastes (sweet, sour, hot, bitter, and salty), there is a wide variety of delicacies for you to choose from. The lunch and dinner buffets are the highlights of this restaurants, and it’s always best to book in advance so that you don’t have to come away disappointed. There is also an à la carte menu comprising of specialties like exotic soups, stir fried dishes, spicy curries, sweet sauces, and barbecued sea food. 

If you are wondering what accompanies the food, you can take your pick from a huge range of international beer. Wine lovers can choose from low tannin, low alcohol and fruit forward wines which complement the Thai food really well. You can order wine in flights, or by glass and bottle.

The Bangkok Garden Restaurant is located in downtown Toronto, and its hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 11.30 am to 2.30 pm for lunch, and Monday to Saturday, 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm for dinner. The dress code is casual and they accept walk-ins, though it’s always best to reserve a table in advance to beat the crowd. The restaurant has bar dining, a lounge, non-smoking area, outdoor dining facilities, non-smoking restaurant, and private rooms too.