One thing's for sure: brunch is always a good idea. Any time spent in Toronto will present you with hundreds of choices on any given morning.

But if you're looking for something a little different than the typical brunch fare, this restaurant is sure to spice up your next morning. 

A stylish spot with a few locations in the city and named after a historical, mountainous town in Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Junction is perfecting its innovative brunch menu of new breakfast classics and lunch staples — all with a Thai twist.

But what do you get when you merge concepts of Thai cuisine with what you'd expect on a brunch menu?

"Chiang Mai's founding principle has always been bringing the best of Thai food using fresh ingredients and following the foundation of Thai cuisine preparation," Sujee Moorthy, Chiang Mai owner, tells blogTO. "Our restaurants offer an elevated atmosphere, highlighting the authenticity in each of our Thai dishes while providing the great values of hospitality in customer service to reflect the essence of Thai culture.

Must-try options include the Lobster Khao Soi Benny, which features lobster meat and two poached eggs atop English muffins, smothered with Khao soi hollandaise and served with a side of mixed greens, fruit salad, and fries.

"Our Chefs along with our menu developers curated this dish featuring one of Toronto’s favourite traditional breakfasts with Thai Twist," says Moorthy. "Our signature golden curry sauce is infused with the traditional hollandaise, creating a creamy, flavourful blend that perfectly compliments the lobster, muffins, and the richness of the runny egg yolks."
Meanwhile, the Kai Grata Egg Skillet includes two sunny-side-up eggs served with minced chicken, Vietnamese chicken sausage, a side of fruit salad, and bread.

For meat lovers, the Crying Tiger Steak is a 6oz striploin steak with a Thai marinade, sticky rice, jim-jaew sauce, and a fresh side of mango salad.

Got a sweet tooth? Then the Thai Milk Tea French Toast should be on your hit list. This soft and warm Thai tea-infused brioche is topped with icing sugar, fruit, maple butter, and Thai tea ice cream, making for the perfect morning treat.

And if you can't decide between sweet and savoury, opt for the best of both worlds with the Fried Chicken and Egg Waffle. These Hong Kong-style bubble waffles are topped with marinated crispy chicken, maple syrup, and fresh salad.

Chiang Mai also offers a range of creative brunch mocktails, cocktails and drinks to check out.

A must-try here is the Thai Milo Martini -- a rich and creamy chocolate and malt creation that makes for the perfect dessert or indulgent treat.

The restaurant has also recently introduced seasonal crafted cocktails and mocktails made using tropical ingredients - one standout being the It Takes Two to Mango, a bold blend sweet and fresh juice of mango with a shot of espresso.

Serving up authentic Thai food in a modern format, Chiang Mai Junction chefs make all dishes using premium ingredients and seasonal items that have been grown locally.

Whether you stop by for brunch or dinner, you'll discover Thai food at its best and arguably most innovative. 

If you're ready to discover a world of unique flavours, you can explore the menu or make a brunch reservation online. 

Chiang Mai Junction is located at 2998 Dundas St W.