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Toronto Thai restaurant transforming into a bustling holiday market for one day only

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PAI is one of those Toronto restaurants everyone seems to know and love, and for good reason.

The Nothern Thai spot has two Toronto locations, both attracting a slew of celebrities over the years including Jacob Elordi, Simu Liu, Finn Wolfhard, Oscar Issac, and Alexander Skarsgard. You can experience PAI in an extra special way in December, via an epic holiday market.

Happening for one day only, PAI’s holiday market will include vendors selling a little of everything from vintage clothing, vinyl records, candles, tote bags, jewellery, ceramic, dog accessories and gifts, personal care products and delicious food.

Oh, did I mention there will be exclusive off-menu items, too?

When is the PAI Holiday Market?

Mark your calendar for Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. The market will run from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the restaurant’s uptown location on Yonge Street.

Admission is free, so all you need to worry about is t how many holiday goodies and treasures you’re going to stock up on!

What to expect at the PAI Holiday Market

“Get transported to the bustling streets of Thailand—reminiscent of the country’s many street markets—while shopping for unique holiday gifts,” shares PAI.

Let’s start with the shopping. Some of the local vendors that will be at the market include Cecilu Jewels, Casa Lovina, The Unique Glow, TeeJs Closet, Totely Fine Co, Happy Natural Products and Fifth Thai Spa.

Owners Chef Nuit and Jeff’s daughter Marlee will also be selling mouth-watering cookies.

Feelin’ lucky? A Lucky Tree Game will be set up on-site, too! With a minimum donation of $2, you can win prizes like free menu items, PAI gift cards, Chef Nuit’s cookbook, PAI t-shirts and Thai snacks. Every ticket is a winner so give it a shot.

A special menu will be available to order from and nothing is priced over $15. Indulge in braised pork hock with rice, Thai grilled chicken leg, green papaya salad, vegan rice noodle salad, and sticky rice.

If you need me on Dec. 8, you can find me at the PAI holiday market with a full belly.