2 Best Restaurants in Toronto, Ontario

Named for a street in Bangkok bursting with nightlife and excellent street eats, Khao San Road lives up to its moniker. The squash fritters are a head-turning crispy delight that you'll want to order when you see them show up at another table. For heartier dishes, try for the khao soi, a dish of egg noodles in a rich coconut milk sauce, or try the warming massaman, a tamarind-infused curry with peanuts, potatoes, and deep-fried shallots.

A long-running favorite for students and shoppers looking for a budget-friendly meal, Salad King occupies a second-floor dining room above Yonge Street. Mains hover at the C$15 mark, including a variety of curries and stir-fries. Favorites range from classic pad Thai to the Islamic noodles, a secret menu item that features coconut penang curry sauce layered over a massive platter of noodles and veggies.