3 Best Thai Restaurants in Ottawa, ON

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KHAO THAI RESTAURANT

103 Murray Street,
Ottawa, ON K1N 5M5 Directions

Since 2004

Specialities:

✓Pad Khing ✓Tom Kha Goong ✓Combo 3: Khao Soi Gai ✓Satay Gai ✓Gaeng Karee Gai ✓Khao Pad ✓Por Pia Sod With Shrimp ✓Pad Makua Yao ✓Combo 1: Pad Thai With Shrimp ✓Tom Yum Gai ✓Chicken Wings ✓Gai Med Mamuang ✓Khao Soi ✓Por Pia Goong ✓Pad See Ew ✓Grapow Gai Sup ✓Combo 4: Bangkok Street Food ✓Gaeng Panang ✓Khao Thai Rolls ✓Pad Prik Khing ✓Tom Yum Goong ✓Pad Thai ✓Por Pia Sod With Tofu ✓Pad Bai Grapow ✓Combo 2: Green Curry ✓Khao Thai Tom Yum ✓Por Pia Pak ✓Gaeng Khiao Waan Gai ✓Pad Khee Mao ✓Pad Pak Ruam Mit

"Khao Thai Restaurant aims to provide Ottawa with a truly traditional Thai dining experience, offering authentic Thai dishes throughout Thailand. The dishes are flavoured with lime juice, fish sauce, salty shrimp paste, garlic, lemongrass, galangal root, black pepper, and basil. They also season the dishes with ground peanuts, tamarind juice, ginger, coconut milk, and fresh coriander leaves. Khao Thai Restaurant offers fresh, flavorful, and healthy Thai food daily to ensure the best meals for its guests. They are open during the day for Thai Lunch Specials and in the evening for traditional Thai Cuisine. Their menu selection reflects family-style Thai Cuisine, featuring the best of Thailand's street dishes and regional specialties. They also have an extensive takeaway menu. The restaurant offers dine-in and serves vegetarian and vegan options, with outdoor seating for an enjoyable dining experience. Khao Thai Restaurant has proudly serving Ottawa for over 21 years and has a talented team of skilled Thai chefs and cooks, each with years of experience in crafting authentic Thai cuisine.

2026 Highlights: Khao Thai Restaurant offers table reservation options."

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Menu:

LUNCH COMBOS:
Combo 1: Pad Thai With Shrimp $26
Combo 2: Green Curry $24
Combo 3: Khao Soi Gai $24
Combo 4: Bangkok Street Food $26
APPETIZERS:
Por Pia Sod With Tofu (2 Pcs) $12
Por Pia Sod With Shrimp (2 Pcs) $13
Khao Thai Rolls (4 Pcs) $14
Satay Gai (4 Pcs) $14
Por Pia Pak (4 Pcs) $12
Por Pia Goong (4 Pcs) $12
Chicken Wings (8 Pcs) $15
Noodles & Rice:
Pad Thai $20
Pad See Ew $20
Pad Khee Mao $20
Khao Pad $20
Khao Thai Tom Yum $22
FROM THE WOK:
Pad Bai Grapow $20
Grapow Gai Sup $22
Gai Med Mamuang $21
Pad Prik Khing $21
Pad Khing $20
Pad Pak Ruam Mit $20
Pad Makua Yao $20
SOUPS:
Tom Yum Goong $14
Tom Yum Gai $12
Tom Kha Goong $14
CURRIES:
Gaeng Khiao Waan Gai $20
Gaeng Karee Gai $20
Gaeng Panang $20
Khao Soi $20

Contact:

(613) 241-7276

Mon: 5pm - 10pm
Tue: 12pm - 3pm|5pm - 10pm
Wed,Thu & Sun: 12pm - 2:30pm|5pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm|5pm - 10:30pm

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SIAM BISTRO

1268 Wellington Street West,
Ottawa, ON K1Y 3A5 Directions

Since 1989

Specialities:

✓Poa Pia Tood ✓Satay ✓Soups ✓Tom Yum Goong ✓Tom Yum Gai ✓Tom Kha Goong ✓Salad-yum ✓Laab ✓Yum Ruam Mit ✓Neua Nam Tok ✓Seafood ✓Goong Pad Med-mamuang ✓Chicken/Pork/Beef ✓Gai Haw Bai Toey ✓Pad Khing ✓Gai Pad Med-mamuang ✓Neua Ta-krai ✓Vegetables ✓Pad Ruam Mit ✓Gang Keow Wan Pak ✓Kao Pad Gai/Moo ✓Pad Thai ✓Pad Kee Maow ✓Chef's Special Suggestions ✓Pad nor-mai Farang ✓Gang Kour Sapparot ✓Lunch Menu ✓Poa Pia Goong Tod ✓Poa Pia Pak Tod ✓Pad Gratiam Prik Thai ✓Pad Gra Prow ✓Pad Khing ✓Gang Garee Gai ✓Pad Thai ✓Pad Bai Gra Prow ✓Pad Kee Maow ✓Pad Pak

"Siam Bistro offers an intimate and relaxed atmosphere with seating for 40 people. Their menu showcases a variety of flavours crafted from exotic ingredients and aromatic herbs. They specialize in traditional Thai recipes using fresh, quality ingredients imported from Thailand. The standard and quality of each dish are maintained by their talented chef, Phassara Thong-in, also known as Chef Pat, who brings over 30 years of experience to creating refined and delightful flavours. Dishes are skillfully prepared by their chefs from Thailand with love, using homemade ingredients and traditional recipes to ensure an authentic taste of Thailand. Siam Bistro has been proud to open for over 30 years and is one of the first Thai restaurants in Ottawa. They offer dine-in, curbside pickup, online orders, and vegetarian options. The restaurant is wheelchair-accessible, and free street parking is available.

2026 Highlights: Siam Bistro offers gift certificates."

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Menu:

LUNCH MENU MAIN DISHES:
Pad Gratiam Prik Thai (Chicken Or Pork) $18.95
Pad Gra Prow (Chicken, Pork, Or Beef) $18.95
Pad Khing (Chicken, Pork, Or Beef) $18.95
Gang Garee Gai $18.95
Pad Thai Chicken $18.95
Kao Soi (Chicken Or Beef) $19.95
Pad Bai Gra Prow (With Seafood) $20.95
Pad Kee Maow (Vegetarian) $17.95
Pad Pak (Vegetarian) $17.95
APPETIZERS:
Poa Pia Goong Todd (5 Pieces) $13.95
Poa Pia Pak Todd (5 Pieces) $13.95
Satay (4 Skewers) $13.95
Todd Mun Pla (6 Pieces) $12.95
Tofu Hu Todd $12.95
SOUPS:
Tom Yum Goong $8.95
Tom Yum Mushroom $8.95
Tom Yum Pak $8.95
Tom Kha Goong $8.95
Tom Yum Gai $8.95
Tom Kha Gai $8.95
Gang Jued Woon-Sen $8.95
Thai-Style Salad (Yum):
Yum Ta-Lae Ruam Mit $22.95
Yum Moo Yang $20.95
Goong Som $22.95
Green Mango Salad $22.95
Neua Nam Tok $22.95

Contact:

(613) 728-3111

Lunch:
Tue-Fri: 11am - 2pm Dinner:
Mon-Sat: 4:30pm - 9:30pm Sun: 4:30pm - 9pm

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SWEET BASIL RESTAURANT

1585 Bank Street,
Ottawa, ON K1H 7Z3 Directions

Specialities:

✓Pad Udon Takrai ✓Crispy Duck ✓Tom Kha Soup ✓Gaeng Garee Kai ✓Rice Paper Wraps ✓Pad Ki Mow ✓Mango Salad (yum Mamuang) ✓Spicy Lamb ✓Pad Char ✓Chicken Wings ✓Jan Ron ✓Combination Platter ✓Pad Takrai ✓Satay Skewers ✓Curry Fish ✓Panaeng ✓Tofu Tod ✓Pad Preaw Wan ✓Mixed Seafood Pad Thai ✓Deep Fried Spring Rolls ✓Pad Phrik Khing ✓Sweet Basil Fish ✓Chu Chee Goong ✓Papaya Salad (som Tum) ✓Kao Pad ✓Grilled Squid ✓Pad Pak ✓Duck Curry ✓Bamee Pad ✓Golden Shrimp ✓Gaeng Pa ✓Sweet Basil Salad (yum Sweet Basil) ✓Pad Khing ✓Ginger Scallops ✓Stuffed Chicken Wings ✓Pad Woon Sen ✓Crispy Beef ✓Pad Med Mamuang ✓Chicken and Veggies Soup

“2026 Highlights: Sweet Basil Restaurant serves Thai and Vietnamese cuisine with seasonal dishes made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. They offer private dining & group events. Sweet Basil Restaurant offers a welcoming setting for many different gatherings, creating a comfortable experience for groups looking to celebrate together. They offer seasonal dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The restaurant offers table reservations and online orders. Sweet Basil Restaurant offers catering for all types of events. They offer special package menus for catering and events.”

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Menu:

APPETIZERS:
Deep-Fried Spring Rolls (4 Pcs) $14
Satay Skewers (4 Pcs) $18
Golden Shrimp (5 Pcs) $16
Grilled Squid $19
Stuffed Chicken Wings (3 Pcs) $21
Steamed Chicken Dumplings (6 Pcs) $18
Deep-Fried Chicken Dumplings (6 Pcs) $17
Tofu Tod $14
Rice Paper Wraps (2 Rolls) $15
Chicken Wings (10 Pcs) $20
SOUPS:
Tom Yum Soup $9.50
Tom Kha Soup $9.50
Chicken & Veggies Soup $10
SALADS:
Sweet Basil Salad (Yum Sweet Basil) $21
Minced Meat Salad (Laab) $23
Papaya Salad (Som Tum) $22
Mango Salad (Yum Mamuang) $22
STIR FRY MAINS:
Pad Phrik Khing $23
Nua Takrai $24
Pad Med Mamuang $23
Pad Khing $22
Pad Takrai $22
Pad Num Mun Hoy $23
Pad Bai Gra Prow $23
Tod Gramtiam Prik Thai $22
Pad Ped Makua Yao $24
Pad Char $22
Pad Pak Fy Daeng $22
Pad Preaw Wan $21
Pad Pak $20

Contact:

(613) 731-8424

Mon & Sat: 4pm - 9pm
Tue-Fri: 11:30am - 2pm|4pm - 9pm
Sun: Closed

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