Legato Cafe — Restaurant in Vancouver

We don’t make it out to Kerrisdale much so, whenever we’re in the neighbourhood, it’s always a chore to figure out where to eat. I noticed that there was a Thai place nearby and made a mental note to try this place out. When I finally got here, I was a bit confused because the place looked like a coffee shop (not a Thai restaurant).

As it turns out, however, they do have a full Thai menu inside the shop and we wound up ordering the Sampler Platter ($15.99) as well as Green Curry Chicken ($13.99) and Pad Thai ($12.99). This appetizer platter was really good and had all of the items that we enjoy… spring rolls, chicken satay, fish cakes, shrimp cakes, and deep-fried prawns.

The green curry chicken is exactly what you’d expect from a full Thai restaurant and had tender eggplant, bamboo shoots, red and green peppers, and Thai basil leaves. As expected, the curry sauce goes very well with a bowl of white rice.

They use tamarind sauce in their pad thai (instead of ketchup) and this version turned out pretty good.

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food in this little coffee shop. Service, while adequate, was a little bit more in line with what you’d expect at a coffee shop than at a sit-down restaurant (we had to seat ourselves and also flag them down to order and get take-out containers and then pay up front at the cashier). Still, I wouldn’t hesitate coming here for Thai food if I was...

It's about Thaime I found out about Khao Thai by Legato (KTL), another hidden gem discovered through UberEats. I had cravings for Thai food tonight, and KTL fulfilled that and more.

THAI STYLE RICE CAKES ($6.95) - CHICKEN (+$1): These are not your Chinese or Korean rice cakes; they are actual deep-fried rice patties with cilantro, egg, green onions, and chicken should you opt for it. While I didn't quite taste these other ingredients (or frankly see the chicken), I was still pleasantly surprised by how tasty yet simple it was. The rice was the perfect texture, and was fried and seasoned beautifully with prik-khing (chili ginger curry paste).

PAD THAI COMBO - BEEF ($15.99): This comes with two veggie spring rolls and a green salad, as well as the option to choose your spice level and protein. I chose medium and beef, and it delivered with the heat. It was so delicious and the noodles ever so springy! However, the spring rolls weren't as crunchy due to being packed together; the glass noodles inside were a nice change though from my usual spring rolls.

THAI ICED TEA ($3.95): This was a larger serving than expected. It was also pretty to look at the individual layers before mixing. A solid drink - not overly sweet with the right amount of caffeine!

KTL clearly surprised me in the best way possible. The dishes were all great and reasonably priced (considering it was...

Recently I have been to Legato Cafe for brekkie and lunch several times. From outside I thought it was just a cafe serving coffee, tea and cafe foods. In fact they serve Thai cuisine for their lunch menu and the quality really impressed me.

The customers in the cafe are generally the people who have been living in Kerrisdale for decades. Many of them are now over 75 years old and they are the loyal customers who visit the cafe every morning. As a new face to the people, I was warmly welcomed. The customers know each other like family members. The vibes made me feel like home there. In particular they don't play any background music - I really like it!

Regarding the foods, the super breakfast and a cup of latte are definitely the good choices for a chilly morning. In my last visit at lunch I ordered their Yellow Curry Chicken with rice. The curry was very tasty and I love it from my first bite. The taste is authentic and I must say it is better than authentic. I should have a larger portion of rice as the curry sauce went well with the jasmine rice.

This is a cafe full of nice people with stories and good foods where you can slow down and...