Chaiyo -Thai Market by Pai

What is Chaiyo -Thai Market by Pai? Perched on the fourth floor of CIBC SQUARE at 81 Bay Street inside the sleek TABLE Fare + Social food hall, Chaiyo is a fast-casual street food counter from culinary powerhouse duo Chef Nuit and Jeff Regular. Expanding beyond the Northern Thai focus of their iconic flagship PAI, this outpost channels the bustling open-air market stalls across Thailand. Diners order at the vibrant hot counter and settle into the food hall’s spacious dining hall, banquettes, or the adjacent elevated outdoor park overlooking the Union Station rail corridor.

Chaiyo -Thai Market by Pai Menu & What to Order The compact menu is built around soul-warming Thai street staples and rotating daily market specials. The undisputed star is the Khao Kha Moo, featuring meltingly tender braised pork hock served over fragrant rice with pickled mustard greens and a seasoned egg. Noodle enthusiasts should pivot to the rich, golden Khao Soi crowned with crispy fried noodles or the comforting Khao Mun Gai paired with pungent ginger-garlic-chili dipping sauce. Vegetarian and vegan patrons are equally well catered to with dedicated plant-based versions of pad thai, khao soi, and fiery holy basil stir-fries (pad gra prow).

Know Before You Go As a quick-service food hall concept, seating is strictly first-come, first-served with no reservations required. The counter experiences heavy rush-hour queues between 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. as Financial District and South Core workers descend for lunch, so arriving before noon or mid-afternoon ensures rapid service. Connected directly to Union Station via indoor PATH walkways, it operates exclusively on weekdays to cater to downtown commuters.