Silom Thai Cuisine Vancouver

Silom Thai Cuisine: Award-Winning Thai on Knight Street

Silom Thai Cuisine is a small, bright Thai restaurant on Knight Street near Kingsway that tied for Silver for Best Thai at the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. Judges praised its exquisitely clean, delicious food, its enthusiastic service and its passion for uncommon Thai flavours.

Here's what to order at Silom.

About Silom Thai Cuisine

The restaurant is named after Silom, a busy Bangkok district known for street food and night markets.

It has only six or seven tables, but its menu is surprisingly diverse, with a street food section built for sharing.

The Menu

How It Works

Start with street food, then add a salad, soup and noodles.

What to Order

• Tom kha: coconut soup with lime, chicken and mushroom; a signature.
• Grilled pork jowl: from the street food menu.
• Wings with spicy herb seasoning: crispy and fragrant.
• Fermented-fish som tum: for adventurous eaters.
• Kai luk koei: "son-in-law" eggs.
• Pad kee mao: spicy drunken noodles.

Dietary Needs

Thai cooking relies on fish sauce, shrimp paste and peanuts. Tell staff about allergies and ask about vegetarian options.

Atmosphere and Dining Experience

Small, bright and casual.

• Best for: casual dinners and adventurous eaters
• Seats: six or seven tables
• Dress code: casual
• Good to know: busy; go early

Location: Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver

Silom is at 3913 Knight Street, Vancouver, BC, near Kingsway in East Vancouver.

Hours of Operation

Check current hours before visiting.

Reservations

• The room is small; arrive early or call ahead.

Price Range

Silom is affordable.

Awards and Recognition

• Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards 2026: Silver (tie), Best Thai

Contact Information

• Address: 3913 Knight St, Vancouver, BC
• Phone: 236-455-5448
• Website: silomthaicuisine.com
• Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver
• Cuisine: Thai

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Silom Thai Cuisine?

3913 Knight Street, near Kingsway.

Has it won awards?

Silver for Best Thai at the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.

What should I order?

Tom kha, grilled pork jowl and the herb wings.

How big is it?

Six or seven tables.

What does Silom mean?

It is a Bangkok district famous for street food.

Is it expensive?

No.

Is it spicy?

Some dishes are; ask for your heat level.

Is it good for groups?

Small groups.