Som Tum Jinda Gerrard St.
★ 4.6 (1,134) · 
76 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5G 2A7, Canada
Phone: (416) 351-7576
Website: https://somtumjinda.ca/
Som Tum Jinda Gerrard St. in Toronto is a 4.6-star Thai restaurant with 1,134 Google reviews, known for Fried Papaya Salad and Kor Moo Yang (Grilled Pork Jowl).
Why we love it
- Authentic Northeastern Thai (Isan) with bold, pungent flavors
- Located nearby Crying Tiger Restaurant
- Michelin recommended, vibrant interior, open kitchen
- Efficient service with a 1.5-hour seating limit
- Authentic Northeastern Thai (Isan) with bold, pungent flavors
- Located nearby Crying Tiger Restaurant
- Michelin recommended, vibrant interior, open kitchen
- Efficient service with a 1.5-hour seating limit
What to Order
Fried Papaya Salad
A unique take on the classic, this salad features crispy fried papaya with a bold, fish sauce-forward dressing.
"My favorite item was the fried papaya salad!"
Kimberly Nguyen
Kor Moo Yang (Grilled Pork Jowl)
Succulent grilled pork jowl, known for its smoky richness and tender texture, often served with sticky rice.
"The pork jowl is so good. I always get at least an order of pork jowl and some sticky rice for myself."
nickel
Pad See Ew (Beef or Chicken)
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with your choice of beef or chicken, Chinese broccoli, and a savory dark soy sauce.
"This was the best Pad See Ew that I've had in Toronto! All the food was packed with amazing flavors."
Lori
Panang Curry
A rich and creamy red curry, typically made with coconut milk, meat (often chicken), and kaffir lime leaves.
"My favourite was the Penang curry. However, I wish that there was more broth cause it was so tasty."
Andy Ly
Tom Zab (Pork Ribs) Soup
A spicy and sour Northeastern Thai soup featuring tender pork ribs, herbs, and a clear, flavorful broth.
"My top recommendations: Tom Zab (Pork Ribs) soup and the Pad See Eew (Beef)"
Kaitlyn Jung
Thai Iced Tea
A sweet and creamy beverage made from strongly brewed black tea, spices, and condensed milk, perfect for balancing spicy dishes.
"I really like the thai tea here."
JuneS
Inside Scoop
- Reservations are highly recommended, especially for groups of 4+ or during busy times.
- The restaurant is small and can get very crowded and noisy, with a functional rather than fancy atmosphere.
- Plates can skew smaller for the price, so ordering family-style with plenty of sticky rice is a good strategy.
- Be prepared for authentic Isan spice levels; European diners have found it borderline uncomfortable.
- They have an additional seating area in the building next door, which helps with capacity.