# Overview Bangkok Garden is one of Toronto's oldest Thai restaurants, established in 1982 on Elm Street in the heart of downtown. Housed in a historic building shared with Elmwood Spa, the main dining room features teak imported from Thailand, a flowing indoor river with fish and stones from the River Kwai, and a 150-year-old bronze Naga serpent. Head Chef William Thethsombandith, whose mother was part of the original kitchen team, now leads all culinary operations. The restaurant holds the Thai Select Premium designation from the Thai Consulate and a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice award. # Why Visit Bangkok Garden specializes in Royal Court-style Thai cooking with key ingredients imported directly from Thailand. The restaurant balances the five Thai tastes — sweet, hot, sour, salty, and bitter — across a menu that includes extensive gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. The weekday "Unlimited Tasting Menu" ($24/adult, Mon–Fri 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM) is a standout value — authentic curries, stir-fries, soups, fresh rolls, and more, all made from scratch in-house daily. Dinners and weekends are à la carte only. The Noodle Bar lets you build customized bowls with your choice of noodles, protein, broth, and toppings. # Menu Highlights - Pad Thai (consistently praised across reviews) - Grilled Lemongrass Cornish Hen - Bangkok Noodles (seafood over glass noodles) - Yellow Curry - Chicken Coconut Soup (Tom Kha Gai) - Peak Gai Tod (crispy wings in sweet sriracha) - Customizable Noodle Bar bowls # Additional Information - **Address:** 18 Elm Street, Toronto, ON M5G 1G7 - **Phone:** (416) 977-6748 - **Hours:** Mon–Fri 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM & 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Sat–Sun 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM - **Reservation Policy:** Reservations accepted via OpenTable or phone. Groups of 20+ use the website form. 48-hour notice for specific catering menu items. - **Parking:** Street parking available; Chelsea Hotel lot $5 with Bangkok Garden receipt - **Transit:** Dundas and College subway stations - **Pet Policy:** No Info Available # Reviews - **TripAdvisor:** 4.0/5 (402 reviews, Travellers' Choice award, ranked #163 in Toronto) - **Google:** 4.1/5 - **OpenTable:** 4.8/5 (563 reviews) - **Review Snippets:** - Reviewers consistently praise the generous portions, tranquil ambiance, and knowledgeable staff — with server Kala frequently highlighted - Multiple gluten-free diners report feeling safe with separate woks and attentive allergen communication --- # Remarks Bangkok Garden is a Toronto institution that has been serving Royal Court-inspired Thai cuisine for over 40 years. The ornate teak-and-artifact interior makes it feel worlds away from the busy Yonge-Dundas corridor outside. The weekday lunch buffet offers strong value, while dinner service provides a more refined experience. A reliable choice for group dining, date nights (especially paired with Elmwood Spa next door), and anyone seeking authentic Thai food in downtown Toronto.