Clearly, Ban Thai is a Grapevine favourite: it’s won Best Thai five times and was our Best Goddamn Restaurant in 2011. In the words of one of our panellists, “Price aside, the food here is just like in Thailand.” The quality of each dish is excellent, and the menu is massive. Ban Thai’s interior is kind of swanky, making it really nice to eat there, though the service isn’t the most efficient. If they’re not too busy, ordering takeaway ahead of time can save you some time. But wherever you eat your Thai, Ban Thai makes the best in town.

2013: Yummi Yummi
2012: Ban Thai
2011: Ban Thai
2010: Ban Thai
2009: Ban Thai