High end Thai restaurant has transformed into new sushi concept in Toronto

The only thing better than Thai food might be sushi – but why choose?

Ari Thai & Sushi is eliminating the indecision when it comes to where to eat out in Toronto, taking over a former Thai restaurant and adding sushi to the menu while keeping the Thai eats.

The new Thai and sushi restaurant is serving up typical Japanese sushi restaurant fare like rolls, nigiri, sashimi and hand rolls, as well as everything you’d find at your favourite Thai spot including pad thai, pad see ew, khao soi, and red, green, panang and massaman curries.

There are lots of veggie options on the Ari menu with options for vegetarian rolls that include sweet potato avocado, eggplant tempura and pickled radish, oyster mushroom and avocado, tofu avocado, and tempura shiitake with avocado.

The new Ari Thai & Sushi concept has taken over the former Savor Thai space. The makeover includes a more subtle and muted colour palette while the cozy seating has been retained, with the main focal point now a sushi bar at the far end of the restaurant.

Savor Thai isn’t closing for good, by the way — it’s relocating to Shops at Don Mills and will reopen there next year.

“Toronto deserves a Savor Thai that matches the reputation we’ve built,” reads a post from Savor in early September.

The same team is also behind Larb Muang, which has also moved to 791 Dundas St. W. after leaving Baldwin St., and is serving the same Northern Thai menu in the new space.

Ari Thai & Sushi is now open at 1226 St. Clair Ave. W.