Som Tum Jinda

Som Tum Jinda is a casual Thai restaurant at 76 Gerrard Street East in Toronto's Garden District, in Ontario, Canada, close to Yonge Street and the downtown campuses of Toronto Metropolitan University. It is listed in the Michelin Guide Toronto 2026 selection as a Recommended restaurant. The cuisine is Thai, and the listed specialty is Thai papaya salad and Isan dishes, with som tum as the named signature. Som tum is the pounded green papaya salad, balancing chili, lime, fish sauce, palm sugar and peanuts, and it is a staple of Isan, the northeastern region of Thailand known for bold, spicy and sour flavours. Isan menus commonly also include grilled meats, larb and sticky rice, which are eaten together for a communal meal. The listed average is CAD 18-35 per person, or about USD 13-25, so the restaurant is inexpensive for a Michelin-listed venue. The dining room is informal and efficient, with casual dress and a moderate noise level, and it suits groups who want to share several dishes. Diners can usually adjust spice levels, and asking for a milder version is sensible for those unused to Isan heat. Drinks at Thai restaurants typically include Thai iced tea, beer and soft drinks. The restaurant's own website is the best source for current booking and ordering arrangements, as Toronto restaurants variously use OpenTable, Resy or Tock, and casual spots often operate on a walk-in basis. The Gerrard Street location is within walking distance of College subway station and the Yonge line, so reaching it without a car is simple.