Crying Tiger

What is Crying Tiger? Perched on the upper level of 74 Gerrard Street East, Crying Tiger is an upscale casual Thai bistro from the team behind Som Tum Jinda. The stylish room pairs vibrant, design-forward decor with the infectious buzz of a packed downtown dining room. It trades street-food understatement for a polished, energetic night out, drawing steady crowds for assertive regional Thai cooking.

Crying Tiger Menu & What to Order The kitchen delivers deeply layered spice and smoke, anchored by the namesake Crying Tiger Steak—tender sliced beef paired with a sharp, fiery nam jim jaew dipping sauce. The Duck Panang is rich and aromatic, matching succulent poultry with velvety, kaffir-lime-laced coconut curry, while the CM Calamari delivers a crisp, punchy opening bite. If you are leaning toward noodles, the Shrimp Pad Kee Mao brings blistering wok-hei, Thai basil, and genuine chili heat that outclasses ordinary downtown stir-fries.

Know Before You Go Tables fill rapidly, making reservations strongly recommended—aim to book at least a week in advance, particularly if dining with a group. Located just east of Yonge near TMU, the space is most easily reached via College or Dundas subway stations, saving you the headache of scarce Gerrard street parking. Operating hours can fluctuate mid-week, with Saturday evening dinner running until late.