A neighbourhood Thai spot on the Danforth that does honest, home-style Thai cooking with excellent value. The curries are made from scratch and the fried rice is the best in the east end.
Neighbourhood: Danforth · Address: 2199 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON · Hours: Mon–Thu 12PM–10PM | Fri–Sat 12PM–11PM | Sun 12PM–9PM · Price Range: $$ · Phone: (416) 698-8881 · Website: https://sabaisabai.ca · Editorial status: Not yet verified
Come for the curries—it’s rare to find scratch-made ones at this price. The fried rice is an east-end legend for a reason.
Unlike many Toronto Thai spots focused on fusion or trendy plates, Sabai Sabai goes for straight-up comfort food, with recipes and techniques you can taste in every bite. Their portions are generous, making it genuinely affordable for sharing. It’s a rare Danforth spot that draws both families from the neighbourhood and globe-trotting food obsessives.
Sabai Sabai on the Danforth does Thai food like you wish more Toronto spots would—comforting, unpretentious, and made-from-scratch. Owned and run by people who clearly care about good ingredients and full flavours, the menu leans into home-style dishes not always found at your average takeout joint. The space is relaxed but lively, mixing modern touches with little nods to Thailand throughout the room. Service is friendly, and they don’t skimp on portion sizes, either.
It’s usually walk-in friendly on weekdays, but call ahead for groups or on weekends to avoid a wait.
Order the yellow curry for something warming and complex, or the Thai fried rice with egg—both are house specialties.
Great for small groups (up to 6); seating is cozy and family-style plates are perfect for sharing.
Most mains are between $15–$22, with portions sized for sharing; apps are typically $9–$12.
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