Charm Thai Cuisine
Thai

Charm Thai Cuisine

4.6 (325 reviews)
← Dow's Lake
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ABOUT

This Thai restaurant on Preston Street near Dow’s Lake serves traditional curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes in a casual setting with strong customer ratings. The kitchen accommodates vegetarian diets well, and the space includes outdoor seating for warmer months. Moderate pricing and reliable execution of classic Thai flavours make it a steady neighbourhood option.

HOURS

Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday (today) 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

RESTAURANT DETAILS

🍽️ Service Options
✓ Dine-in ✓ Takeout ✓ Delivery
⭐ Popular For
✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner
🥗 Offerings
✓ Vegetarian options ✓ Coffee
🪑 Dining Options
✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner
🏠 Amenities
✓ Washroom ✓ Outdoor seating
📅 Planning
✓ Accepts reservations
💳 Payments
✓ Credit cards ✓ Debit cards ✓ NFC mobile payments
🅿️ Parking
✓ Free parking lot ✓ Free street parking

REVIEWS

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L C
November 16, 2025
★☆☆☆☆

They had good reviews. Decided to try it. The container arrived half empty for 25? Seriously, tried calling them but they dismissed me and said that he looked at the order and that is what I was going to get for the quality of the food.

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Tubtim Chaowanasongtham
August 6, 2025
★★★★★

I’m Thai and this has got to be my favourite Thai restaurant in Ottawa! All the dishes that I’ve tried were delicious and the owner is really nice as well, so it’s a major plus.

My personal favourites are the Boat Noodles, Yum Gai Zab, and Pad Kee Mao! All the curries my partner has tried were also great. You can’t go wrong 🙂

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Jan Eilbrecht
July 9, 2025
★★★★☆

First of all, the service is courteous and so nice! I could sit on the outside terrace which was great for a warm day. There wasn‘t much going on so they were quick with everything.

The rice paper rolls were a little too packed with salad. The two sauces accompanying them were tasty!
Their peanut curry was one if the best thai sauces I‘ve had in combination with the deep fried beef and chicken.

Can recommend this place for a chill and casual night out✌🏼

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Jenna Cellucci
April 24, 2025
★★★★★

We had the Mango salad, chicken Panang, Pad Thai and crispy chicken with cashews stir fry all of which was delicious! Staff was very kind and service was quick! This will now be my new go-to for Thai food!!

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Yunhan Liu
March 25, 2025
★★★☆☆

Pad seew I ordered was too salty, though I appreciated the generous portion of veggies. Shrimp spring rolls were small. Our server was really friendly but wouldn’t come back because the food was mediocre.

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Nicol L.
March 1, 2025
★★★★★

Lovely dinner and service. I always judge a Thai restaurant by their Pad Thai and it was legit; no taste of ketchup whatsoever. Their deep fried menu was a pleasant surprise, as most Thai places just have the usual noodle, rice, curry, etc., dishes. It was our first time trying pad kai kem. It was a bit on the salty side but it’s salted duck egg sauce so it was to be expected; it goes well with plain white rice. The jasmine green tea was a nice free service and was very refreshing. The server was friendly and polite and checked in with us and updated us on when our dishes would be coming out. We will definitely return!

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🥗 Dietary
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Halal
Serves halal meat - even if they don't advertise it
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Vegan-friendly
Has solid vegan options even if it's not a vegan restaurant
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Confirmed Vegetarian-friendly
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Gluten-free options
Has gluten-free dishes or can accommodate
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Kosher
Serves kosher food or has certified kosher options
✨ Features
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Open past 10pm
Kitchen or bar stays open late - good for night owls
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Happy Hour
Has a regular happy hour with drink or food deals
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BYOB
You can bring your own bottle - call ahead to confirm
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible entrance, seating, or washroom
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Private dining room
Has a private space for events or groups
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Quiet / low noise
Good for conversation - not a loud scene
🍽️ Amenities
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Confirmed Patio
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Live music
Hosts live music or performances regularly
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Dog-friendly
Welcomes dogs on the patio or inside
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Kids menu
Has a dedicated kids menu or child-friendly options
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Full bar
Serves spirits, cocktails, wine, and beer
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Takeout
You can order food to go - call or walk in
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Delivery
Delivers directly or through a third-party app
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Cash only
Doesn't accept cards - bring cash
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