This store has really impressed me.

I bought some jewellery from there that I love. Well a few months in and the ring broke so I took it back on the off chance they might be able to help repair it. They did one better and gave me a brand new one. They go above and beyond to give quality service that goes along side their quality products.

I went to Nana during peak dinner time on a weekday and was so glad to get a table as Khao San Road almost always has a wait.

The food was as expected, very delicious! We started with the fried chicken which was so good I was tempted to get a second order. I then got the pad thai which was perfect. The staff were wonderful, very kind, and attentive.

The only reason this is a 4 star instead of... more

Mark Pupo , in the Toronto Life issue of April 2015, recommends 20 Toronto restaurants that he will " visit again and again ". I follow Toronto Life recommendations selectively if not blindly. Mark's number one recommendation Buca of Yorkville was a disaster and my review appeared in Yelp almost a year ago before April 2015.
Number 9 on the recommended list is Nana. Mark has classified it as "... more

Food:
Pad See Ew: very tasty. It had a very good balance between sweet and salty. I also loved the thick noodles.
Banana Roti: not a fan of bananas but the roti it self was very good. Chewy but also crispy, very well balanced with the condensed milk.

Service:
Not super attentive and it did took a while for the food to come, but still acceptable and friendly for the most part.

Food is tasty, well-portioned, very authentic.The pretension it is served with seemed unnecessary. Two of us arrived to an empty restaurant, and the waitress refused to sit us in the table we preferred (away from the draft coming from the main door). Then, I requested to have my dish medium, not super-hot. The waitress lectured me on how that was attempting against the integrity of the recipe... more

I guess it was just over hyped, but Nana really fell short for me.

The service was great, servers attentive and it was fairly a slow night. The choice of music was a little weird, it was a compilation of covers of popular songs, but it was a bit folky. So yeah...idk lol was a bit confused about the ambience.

My boyfriend and I both ordered Khao Soi (which we've have before at Pai, with beef,... more

Great atmosphere and service. Bartender is awesome, we loved the drinks. Food was just OK compared to Khao San Road. I would go back to try the rest of the menue.

For what you get (quantity and quality), it's darn expensive!

First of all, I'm a stickler when in comes to a restaurant's profit margin. I'm all for everyone making a fair living, but the cost of Thai food is such that I felt fleeced paying in excess of $100 for our meal (4 entrées and one appetizer).

Our chicken stick was luke warm. I'll tolerate that, but have a tough time accepting it as... more

I recently came back from Thailand and was craving some thai food, I decided on Nana after reading some positive reviews.

I ordered the moo ping grilled pork skewers for appetizer, they were juicy and flavourful.

For the main course, I ordered the khao soi with chicken, so good, but a little too spicy for my liking.

Lastly, my favourite course - dessert! I ordered the banana pancakes with... more

Simply put, there are much better options for Thai food in the neighborhood. We ignored the blah reviews of the place and decided to chance it just because we were craving Thai and happen to be in the area. I ordered their signature Pad Thai and the size of the dish was fairly small compared to all the other Thai places. Now considering the fact that their Pad Thai dish is 20% more expensive... more

I visited Nana on a Sunday evening after work with four other friends. We had all traveled some way to get there and were appropriately cold and hungry. Unfortunately, one of our friends was stuck on a subway delay and we could not be seated until our entire party was present. I know a lot of places do this, but the guy in the front kept mentioning that there was a table reserved for us (which... more

Amazing. Great little spot with a fun, casual atmosphere. Also love that as long as you avoid the peak dinner hours there is very little wait for a table. Delicious Thai food. We love the pad thai bolen and the mi ga ti is also delicious. The portions are a big smaller than typical Thai fare, so be prepared to order an extra main or a few app's to share. Family friendly: Would be on okay spot... more

Ohhhh Toronto and your silly obsession with "authentic" experiences that are anything but. I imagine the same people that give a place like Guu glowing reviews for it's unremarkable food and deafening atmosphere, call this place an authentic Thai experience!

The seating is horrid. If you want to sit your customers 4 to a kindergartener sized aluminum table complete with plastic chairs and call... more

Nana was a pleasant surprise. It was quite different than the run of the mill thai restaurants in town. The dishes were presented well and we're different in flavor. The fried chicken starter was lovely. Very tangy and spicy. The yellow curry fried rice was nice and so was the red curry. The satay was also good. The place is a bit of a tight fit. I guess space is a premium on Queen west...it's... more

Never had a bad meal here. Although older adults will cringe at the elbow-to-elbow seating and loud 90s music, the young and fun crowd will enjoy this little restaurant!

Current faves:
Vietnamese-style spring rolls with pork & crab - perfect appetizer
Boat noodle soup with beef - reminiscent of a flavourful dinuguan (Pinoys know)
Mi ga ti with pork - perfect when you like a sweeter sauce

Tip:... more

Went here on sat night and it was quite busy. Shared the chicken pad thai, chicken fried rice, egg noodle soup. The food is quite good much better than your average thai restaurant. food was prob 9/10. Atmosphere 6/10. very cramp and loud and busy. Value 5/10. Service 8/10.

Dont kid yourself, this place is very pricey. 80$ for 3 ppl. Portion is normal too fit for one person. One dish is the... more

So Monte Wan had Yelp delete my review so I'm going to try to write another one where there is nothing he can complain about.

First I came here when it first opened and the restaurant couldn't handle the crowd. I believe this is because everyone heard this place was affiliated with Khao San Road and they want to see what new items there would be. When I saw the menu, it was a big let down.... more

4/5! for those of you who like Khao San Road or similar restaurants, I definitely recommend this place. For starters, order the fresh pork rolls and the southern fried chicken laab. For mains, I recommend the pad mama with hot dog and boat noodle soup with beef. The papaya salad, khao soi and pad gra friend rice are all good BUT the same as other places (not unique to Nana). Overall, we really... more

Every dish was amazing but in particular the Torsh. The restaurant is small but comfortable, without it feeling like you're too close to the next group. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes. I was very impressed. I'll definitely be back.

Nana Hack: How to Eat Bangkok-style Street Food on Queen West

1) Don't come famished: Like Sukho Thai (4*s) and Khao San Road (4*s), this hip, colourful Thai restaurant is busy at all hours of the day. Depending on your luck, you could wait up to an hour. But Sunday evening around 6-7 pm, there was no wait but the place was at capacity.

2) Thin is in: Squeeze in your tummy! If not you, you... more

I quite enjoyed my experience here. I came here with a friend for Summerlicious and the service was extremely good. The server had great knowledge with the menu and was extremely friendly. I tried their traditional tea which was strong with a unique soothing taste. I got the kebab and the meal was a little salty but flavourful. I got here earlier than normal dinner time and once customers came... more

ok food. terrible service. menu is small, 1 vegetarian option, no flexibility. i was with a date, we walked in around 6pm (early for downtown Toronto), the place is about 1/3 full. he seats us at a 4-seater with another couple. i ask for our own table, and he says that they want to make room for others. there are no others!

Love Khao-San road. The same smart owner does not just have the good look but also a smart brain to open Nana a sister restaurant on queen west

Went with two friends. It was busy. And we booked in advanced. Owner told me they don't really take reservations because it's not good for table turnover.

Anyway. I love the beef and beef ball noodle soup. It's not Vietnamese soup. Not Chinese... more

I was really looking forward to coming to this restaurant. Have been there before once but when I got there today, they were closed at 6pm even though they had advertised their Sunday hours to be opened 5pm to 10pm. Not only were they closed but there was no sign whatsoever to indicate why they were closed. Very inconvenient for their patrons!

Food: 4.5/5
Service: 3/5
Atmosphere: 4/5

Arrived Friday night when they opened at 6pm and by 7pm, the restaurant was almost full but no line ups.
We ordered the green curry chicken and pad thai. I really enjoyed the pad thai, it was so fragrant and I loved how it came with a variety of hot sauces to choose from. The green curry was good too, but too much mint leaves for me. Definitely prefer... more

I'm a bit torn writing this review b/c the food does not deserve 2 stars...probably a solid 3.5 stars. This Iranian restaurant is tiny but lovely. Great place for smaller groups. We tried it out during Summerlicious and while busy I wouldn't say the restaurant was beyond crazy busy.

I started off with the watermelon salad which in the last few years has become one of my fave things to eat b/c... more

I met 3 friends at Nana. The fourth was running late, but they seated us anyway. When the 4th person showed up 10 minutes later, they argued with her at the door about not allowing separate seating times and almost didn't let her in.

They do NOT accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions like at khao san road because the chef refuses to alter any dishes. If you are a vegetarian, the chef... more

Tasty thai joint. Casual atmosphere, boxes of chang beer chilling in the hallways. Nice.

The fried chicken laab appetizer is a MUST TRY. It's a bit pricy for the portion, but the taste is AMAZING. My friend advertised it as good fried chicken, but I said whatever (how good can fried chicken be, afterall?) Oh man, when I put it in my mouth, I was knocked back in surprise at how amazing it... more

Based on my first experience the food is soooo delicious, authentically Thai. We tried the green curry and red curry stir-fry.

The atmosphere could bring you back to the days of traveling in Southeast Asia (specifically, Bankok!) Loved the fun causal , laid-back, Khao-San Road-esqe vibe, complete with late 90's early 2000's hip-hop music.

One issue I have is that it's super expensive (about... more

I've been meaning to check out Nana for the longest time and only went in 'cause I stumbled upon it without meaning to one day. The space is tiny, and the decor wanted you to think that you were on a street somewhere in Thailand. It worked! The food was a tad bit pricier than similar restaurants for smaller portions, but they were fantastic! The best part of Nana was the Chang beers!

I adore the Thai street food style setup. Brings you across the ocean to local Thailand.

Good wise is not bad, the Pad See Ew is a bit too salty. Absolutely surprise with the authentic Tom Yum Soup. Ordered the chicken satay and they are grilled perfectly, the meat are tender and juicy, only a bit over price.

I would come back and try their other food on the menu! like!!!

Similar to Sukho Thai and Sabai Sabai, but not as great.

The staff and the owner are attentive and make sure their customers are satisfied. I'm not a fan of communal tables but we were fortunate enough to get a 4-seater away from everyone (towards end of the night).

Khao Soi - had a nice twist, noodles served with fried chicken. It was a nice change from how the dish is usually prepared.
... more

Absolutely abysmal service! Inflated prices seem to match the inflated egos of the owner/wait staff.

They have a very heavy-handed condescension about them which made everyone at our table very uncomfortable. Additionally, charging extra for coal on a shisha is absolutely ridiculous, especially when they only have 2-3 flavours available from their long list of 'advertised' flavours.

Food is... more

I will start by saying the food itself was quiet good.

However, I will echo what others have said about the service. It felt like they didn't want us, as customers there. We were in a larger group (around 8) so we got charged the "service fee" even though the service was horrible. The bad service included unfriendly waitress (the one guy working there was nice), removing of drinks before they... more

Went for dinner with 2 friends last night. Two of us are vegetarians. There's not a ton of veg options but still good selection - there's one veg app (king oyster mushroom salad) and several types of curry for mains.

We started with cocktails, which were all fantastic. I had one with bourbon, egg white, tamarind and a few other ingredients that I now forget, but it was sweet and spicy and... more

Pad Thai and curries are awesome. Service can be lacking sometimes though, with the occasional long wait, but it's not enough to overshadow the solid food and atmosphere.

While walking around Queen street with some friends we stopped into Nana. The restaurant is set up well with a window that opens onto the street which I love. We started with pork screwers which were really nice. Then my favourite the fried chicken with an amazing spice blend and green onions. I highly recommend this dish!! Then we finished up the meal with the pad thai. A very high quality pad... more

We visited Nana this Thursday at around 8:30 pm.

When we first arrived, the restaurant was about 50% full, but became completely full shortly after. In terms of the restaurant design, I loved it. The communal table sitting space was a bit cramped, but didn't bother me that much. For us, the service was friendly and well-paced.

Now for the food...

It was really tough to figure out if I would... more

Ordered takeout from here 3 times. The first two times the food was pretty decent - not like Khao San Road, but decent. The last time the food (same order) was fairly inedible. We picked at it a bit, but ultimately we gave up on it and found food elsewhere (which made it a waste of money).

Wanted to try Khao San Road, however it's close on Victoria Weekend so found Nana instead, which is the sister restaurant. There was a bit of a line up when I arrived however only waited for around 5 mins. The place is quick packed and noisy but nice and colourful.

Ordered a tom yum soup with shrimp, chicken Laab, Khao soi with fried chicken and a banana roti.

The chicken Laab came first,... more

Food is pretty good but the service is atrocious. Last time I came it was for a quick early dinner and it was just before service begin. We were seated then told "we're opening in 3 minutes" totally unnecessary if they had just brought water instead. Our server never came by to ask how our meal was, and when she came for the bill, just plunked it Dow and walked away. At least a different server... more

Stumbled upon Nana Saturday while shopping in the Queen West area and being a Thai-food lover, was surprised I haven't read about Khao San Road's sister restaurant. There were two tables left at 6:30pm and we were asked if two of us minded sharing a communal table for four or sitting at the bar, we opted for the former. No issues bumping elbows or anything, there was plenty of space for both... more

Was out strolling on Queen ST West last night looking for a bite to eat and we came across Nana. From the street it just looked so appealing , great fun decor and very nice staff. The food was delicious, I had the green curry and my husband the Pad Thai and we finished this off with coconut gelato. A fun friendly place with great home cooked food. We sat at the bar which was fun.
Great evening... more

Great food and amazing staff.
Their Pad-se-ew is definitely the best.

Had the southern fried chicken laab......the best! Explosion of flavor! I would defiantly suggest this to anyone!

Would have loved to try the Fare on offer at Nana. Arrived at 7pm and told the staff that we have a party of 4 with 3 present and 1 to follow. He gave us a wait time of 15 minutes, and we duly began to wait at the curb. 45 minutes later, after seeing numerous other parties being seated, we asked the staff person once again about our table. His response, verbatim - 'I will not seat you now until... more

This place always hits the spot. My go-to for tasty protein! You can't go wrong with their char-grilled items like the well-seasoned Koobideh and lamb chops. The koobideh kabob is the best - so tender and juicy, it's the perfect compliment to the roasted tomatoes and herbs! Far better than Pomegranate on College...hands down heartier and more flavourful.

Absolutely a 5 star food, is it expensive for the portion size? YES, does it worth it?! The answer is ABSOLUTELY,
Liked the cocktail menu and tried the saffron infused vodka with cherry, the unique taste that you won't get anywhere else, we had Kashke bademjan as an appetizer...tasted exactly as it supposed to, which you don't necessarily get that in every Persian restaurant, as a main we tried... more

After having spent months spoofing Torontonians with potential concepts such as God Bless 'Merica, Cakehole and New Delhi Burgers, this Queen West joint finally revealed itself to be Nana, Monte Wan (Khao San Road)'s newest venture.

Khao San Road, along with the Sukho Thai were the pioneers in elevating Thai cuisine beyond your ketchup-y, chain-quality pad thai. So naturally, Wan is sticking... more

Love that store !
I was directly attracted by their front window and walked in !
They carry the best Rebecca Minkoff bags and the owner is always really nice with me !

Amazing and summer style menu for Summerlicious

Went here for lunch with a good friend of mine and loved their light and appetizing menu!!
Had the Salad e Hendevaneh (Watermelon, mint, sheep’s milk cheese, pomegranate molasses) with Kabob e Koobideh (Grilled organic ground sirloin kabob, roasted tomato, fresh herbs, lavash bread, sumach). For Dessert, had the Cafe Glace(French Vanilla ice cream et cafe) and mixed bites with... more

Food was so interesting and service so friendly

I loved the unique Vodka drinks, one had cucumber and the other pomegranate, yum. Food was tapas style and so different, great new experience. The staff are lovely.

I was there last Sunday and I want to go back again today

The wait staff was very welcoming, friendly, always came to the table with a smile.
Food was outstanding!!! Lamb was done to perfection, not gamey whatsoever and tender. All meats and side dishes were great. Did I say that the staff there always came to the table with a smile?
I and friends were celebrating a birthday that day. The... more

Best ambience

The food is simply great. Always fresh and tasty. Outstanding music, specially if you want to hear a selection of the most memorable persian songs.
Service is always friendly and the ambiance is always comforting. Perfect for any occasion.
Go as a couple or large group and you'll never be disappointed.

Love Banu

We love Banu! The inside is beautiful. Come here often to have some hookah and a bit of food and cocktails. My favorite are the skewers which come with spices you can sprinkle onto the meat yourself. Service is always great.

Good food and ambience

We had the chicken and beef skewers, the plate came with this very light/yummy flatbread, roasted tomatoes, a minty yogourt and some sort of spice meant to be sprinkled on the meat. It was a delicious meal; simple flavours that worked so well together.
I think this place is so pretty inside - tiled tables, and very light colours with... more

Yummy, authentic food

We were introduced to Banu through friends who know the people who run it, who are all Persian themselves. The food is gorgeous and authentic, my boyfriend is Persian and he also agrees! The staff are all lovely and it's cute inside, and great location near/on (can't quite remember) Queen Street.

Superb

I make a point of eating here when in Toronto. We even took our 4 yr old grandson one lunchtime. He behaved well & the staff made a real fuss of him. We have also eaten there with Iranian friends in the evening.
The food is first class, fresh, mainly organic and very very tasty.
If you happen to be... more

magnificent kebob and services

I was advised by one of my colleagues from Boston to go to banu when I come to Toronto to visit my family. I went there with my friend. The Hostess was very friendly . I ordered olive pomegranate walnut for appetizer which still I am thinking of it and my mouth watering, medium rare tenderloin kebob for dinner it... more

Worst Restaurant Experience I've Ever Had

My best friend and I have been on a quest lately, for new hangouts, new cuisine, and even more specifically, trying shisha at many different places. We stumbled across Banu through online reviews.
We wish we listened to the negative reviews.
Upon entering Banu, we were "greeted" by a young man at the door. He seemed polite enough, even took... more

Love this place

I went there with a group of friend. I absolutely loved their menu and food! Great service. Nice staff. Great music and cozy. I loved the Persian food and dessert.
everything we ordered turned out to be fantastic!!
Try it! You won't regret.

some really good, some bad, some so-so

I went to Banu today for the $15 Winterlicious lunch. I had been wanting to try Persian food for a while so this was a good opportunity to do that! For an appetizer, I had the eggplant (Mirza Ghasemi) which I didn't really like. The eggplant is "smoked" and it turns out that it tastes kind of like it was... more

Great Experience

My friend and I ate here during “Winterlicious” 2013 a restaurant event in which participating restaurants have pre-fixe menus for lunch and/or dinner. We were looking for a different experience at a good price. Banu had a $15 lunch and since my friend and I didn’t really know much about Iranian food we decided to give it a try.
The... more

Great food

I ate here in September 2012 after walking by several times and being very intrigued. Even on Queen Street, Banu's decor stands out. My companion and I had the eggplant (mirsa ghasemi) - it was very well done and literally melted in my mouth. I had the fish of the day, the spices were fantastic and my companion had one... more

Very authentic with fantastic foods

Spent a great night with friends eating great food and drinking some very good vodka with pommegrenate juice. The koobideh Loghme is incredible.

Extremely expensive for the food you get

I love Persian food and I could not believe that you have to pay extra for your rice. That's like offerring a m eat dish without potatoes. But even having said this we had to snack after we got home. We also order Baklava which turned out to be a cake!. No apologizies :(. but the final straw was that... more

Best Persian food in the city

This place for people who enjoy their meets organic and of the top quality. You can tell that the chef ensures the right cuts of meat is used to make all the dishes. This place is not for everyone as it is quite unapologetic in many ways. The vodka cocktails are excellent - pick of the bunch is the one... more

Authentic Persian food

Authentic, fresh, well-prepared. My favourite Persian restaurant in Toronto. Wonderfully prepared with a great blend of spices.

Enjoyable

Lots of locals and Iranians eating here - the most interesting items on the menu not available. Meat heavy, pricy cocktails, good liver, dim lighting for reading. Stumbled across it, which made it worthwhile. Not a destination restaurant.

Horrible Dining Experience

First off, when we arrived it seemed like a nice place but after when it came to ordering the place became a night mare. The food seemed very appetizing on the menu but when it finally arrived, which took over 40 minutes, you only received a small piece of meat on a stick and a tomato, this was for all... more

Banu is my little favourite persian restaurant in Toronto

I've been in NY for the past couple of years and have not ventured back to Toronto for about two years now. One of my favourite places was Banu, which I think they should open one in NY, not just for me, but I think it would be a wise business decision. I went back after two years and things... more

Awful People

I have never been treated to badly. The attitude from the beginning was awful. The portions were small and very expensive. Never again, Never again!

Delicious but expensive

The food at Banu is exquisite, well prepared and delightfully spiced. The vodka drinks are tasty and the appetizers particularly interesting. The kabob of filet with walnut pomegranate marinade is delicious but carries a hefty price. Think of this as a place to impress business clients or out of town guest, an indulgence for special occasions or promotions like Summerlicious.... more

Great Great Great Food

I've been there several times, upstairs hall and street level area. Both represent great atmosphere, great people and excellent food quality. Ramsey Gordon should pay a visit there to get his palette acquainted with new tantalizing tastes. It will be an orchestra symphony of taste on your tongue. By the way, on red wine menu they deserve to do better.... more

Good food but over priced and slow service

I'd like to preface this review by saying firstly that I am Persian and have been eating this cuisine for the majority of my life both at home and out. I have also been a cook for the past 15 years, and have worked in the restaurant industry for as many years.
We arrived on a slow holiday Monday, besides... more

mmmmmmmmm damn good meat and smoke

I have to say I have never had meat so tender, wow! What a great place to have a party they have a amazing upstairs that my friends and I could just hang out and chill, drink smoke and eat. It really cant get any better this place covers all needs and wants that your body craves, kudos to the... more

Horrible People

What was supposed to be a pleasant night out for me, my family and friends, and the last night of my holidays in Canada, turned instead into a nightmare of an experience thanks to the lack of manners and right out rude and sarcastic behavior by staff and management at Banu.
As an events and conference organizer for a large... more

Much more than expected

I was so suprised by Banu. The food was amazing, the best quality kabobs anywhere. I've had kabob's around the world. The atmosphere was welcoming and the service was sweet. We smoked qalyun at the end and enjoyed our vodka's with it. I commend this place to anyone who enjoys good food and great atmosphere. Definetly worth the stop if... more

Decent Persian food. They have shisha and cool ice cream

Decent Persian food. They have shisha and cool ice cream.

not enough for what you

not enough for what you pay but the organic kebab was amazing

Tried some of the food and it was pretty bad and expensive as hell. Dont even think of trying their Seesha

Tried some of the food and it was pretty bad and expensive as hell. Dont even think of trying their Seesha!

Best in Town

Best in Town

Great Persian food

Great Persian food...!

Tasty Persian Food

Tasty Persian Food

I Love this place! Great Positive Atmosphere

I Love this place!
Great Positive Atmosphere.

i liked this spot, but more for the servers/owners than for the actual food. still, if you like Persian, worth a visit

i liked this spot, but more for the servers/owners than for the actual food. still, if you like Persian, worth a visit

I love Kabob torsh:P

I love Kabob torsh:P