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    Chabaa Thai Bistro

    4.1 (401 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHABAA THAI BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Crispy Pineapple-Mango Shrimp
    Dejah D.

    Been living in this area for almost a year now and the food scene never seems to let me down. I've ordered from this place online previously and their crab & shrimp pad Thai and crispy branzino are show stoppers; sad I don't have a picture of the pad Thai. Decided to dine in for dinner recently and had the pleasure of trying the crispy mango shrimp along with the seafood taro scallion pancakes--At this point I feel like there's nothing on the menu that you could go wrong with. Even the Thai tea was delicious. Perfect little spot for a date night; service was okay. Be sure to get there early if you want to try the fish, it sells out quickly.

    Pad Thai

    The food was decent it lacked flavor in certain items. The service when we had a server was good, but we got there 30 minutes before closing which we were aware of. They turned the music and the heat off in the restaurant and half way through our dinner we saw our server leave for the night out the back door. When we finishing our dessert the manger came over and informed us they were closed, essentially telling us to get out. There were three other tables still sitting and they got the same treatment. It was 9:00 on a Friday night...

    Gregory F.

    Man, talk about a cool interior. Incredibly stunning flooring and wooden frame chock full of wonderfully authentic-appearing Thai decor. Felt like I was transported to a different world there. The food was outstanding - can't remember all that we got, I think Crab Fried Rice, Tofu Green Curry, Pad Thai and one more that is slipping from my memory... but check out the pics. It was delightful :) Generous portions, not terribly busy, and an overall super satisfying meal during an otherwise hectic graduation weekend!

    Thai Iced Tea
    Justin B.

    This place is spot on point. Every other place we tried in Manyunk was eh. On tops if that the parking sucks. This place I would brave their unbearable parking situation for. I was worried after trying that new Thai place in fishtown nothing would compare. This place is different. Not as fancy or expensive. Plus for me. Good just as delicious. We had four people checking on us and I think one was the owner. Even though we were the only people out front. There is outdoor seating along the side we didn't notice that looked real quaint. Next time we will try that. AND THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME.

    Garden Salad
    Monava J.

    Everything went well including the food quality, presentation, service, and ambience. The dining room was empty early Friday night after my daughter's graduation. The take out door was very active and never disturbed our experience. We had soup, fish, pad thai, salad, and tofu. Everyone loved what they ordered. The portions were generous for the price. The wait staff was accommodating and friendly. The decor was cultural, comfortable, and casual. It seemed authentic to me. We had fun and left very satisfied.

    First stop in Philly
    Cari C.

    The food was so good. We had the sampler, oxtail, and beef pad thai. Everything was delicious.

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    Tarek E.

    What an interesting restaurant. A truly Tai eatery, with a full choice of sushi dishes and sashimi from their sister restaurant next door. The Thai food was really excellent, with many fresh ingredients and flavorful. Probably one of the Tai food places I have been too. Our entire party really enjoyed the food and also their sushi! The service was very good and the ambiance is true to the culture they represent. Would definitely return for a meal here.

    Chive Toast

    Try the chive toast appetizer ( enough for two) .And for desert, the Mango Sticky Rice is great texture and taste. Service is always good.

    Drunken noodles --too soft and overly salty with rubbery chicken with funny taste . Service was good though .
    Jennifer N.

    Service was great but food was Not for me and I LOVE Thai food . Drunken noodles --I like mine firm and these were way overcooked , sauce was inordinately salty and chicken was rubbery as if it were microwaved prior to stir frying or just simply not good quality meat :( tom yum soup was fine .

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    10/10 food everything we order was great! We had the dumplings, the noodles! Will definitely come back and leave some room for dessert!

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    They always can make items gluten free for me! Super adorable interior as well. I can usually get a seat even when it's quite busy

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    Always love Chabaa Thai! Food is wonderful and service is great! Chabaa Thai is a long time favorite!

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    Food was decent white people version of Thai. Service was very good, they constantly checked on us. Location was primo!

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    Easily the best Panang curry I have ever had! Beautiful restaurant with a friendly vibe. Going again next weekend!!

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