Baan Thai Restaurant, Victoria, BC

Whether it's something new or an old favourite, Baan Thai diners know they're in for something delicious.
"We have a history of being consistent, of serving great Thai cuisine and our customers appreciate that. The real secret to our success is no secret at all. It’s the wonderful team of people who work hard each day to deliver the finest Thai cuisine with smile. For them I am eternally grateful.” Matthew Takoski, owner.
Visit Baan Thai today on Blanshard, in Oak Bay, or Broadmead Village and be sure to check out BaanThaiVictoria.ca for news, menus and opportunities to save on your next Thai meal.Victorians have long recognized Baan Thai as one of its favourite choices for Thai cuisine, but now they have a few new reasons to visit.
Five years ago, encouraged by his loyal customers, owner Matthew Takoski added to his downtown flagship restaurant on Blanshard with a second location at Fort and Foul Bay in Oak Bay. This past fall, he answered the call of West Saanich residents, opening the third Baan Thai restaurant at Broadmead Village Shopping Centre.
Baan Thai Diners appreciate the diverse menu, full of the deliciously fresh flavours of authentic Thai cuisine, prepared by expertly trained Thai chefs.
"The cooking methods are healthier, it's not laden with oils and there's a good differentiation between flavours, " Takoski says. Thai food can have a multitude of flavours from dish to dish. And lets end one myth – Thai food is not all hot! In fact many Thai dishes are served with little or no spices at all. We serve people of all ages covering the full spectrum of tastes. From young children to seniors – from those who like it hot to those with delicate taste buds.”
The publisher of the Victoria Dining Guide, Takoski bought the restaurant when the previous owner fell ill. It was a way of continuing what was then one of Victoria's only Thai restaurants. But more than that Taoski had strong desire to support the members of the Thai community who worke