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    Chatayee Thai

    4.4 (417 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Closed 3:30 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CHATAYEE THAI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Pad Thai Chicken
    Elaine T.

    Huge portions for the price! The restaurant has a dimly lit and intimate vibe but we walked in on a Saturday around 7pm without a reservation and were sat and served quickly. We got all the classics (pad thai, thai tea, drunken noodles) and it was all delicious.

    Pad Kee Mao (Vegan)
    Sharvani M.

    Brought my parents and brother here on a Saturday night after having made a reservation - we got a big table with plenty of space. The space is nicely decorated to feel lively and special. The menu is expansive with tons of vegetarian / vegan options which was great, including things like khao soi which rarely is made with a vegan option. From the vegan menu, we shared the Thung Tong (crispy pumpkin- and taro-stuffed pouches), Pad Kee Mao with thin rice noodles, Chi Chi tofu (red curry type) and Pad Thai with tofu. The food was delicious! Every dish blew us away with development of different flavors, textures with veggies, and saucy goodness. The spicy sauce tray offered on the side was also unique with multiple options to add spice depending on your individual preferences. We especially enjoyed the vegan Pad Thai, which we rarely get to have, and was absolutely tasty - sweet, savory, chewy, just overall really good. We plan to bring more of our family here when they visit in the future and will share our new favorite Thai restaurant with friends in the city!

    Khao soi Chiang mai
    Janet C.

    I've ordered delivery from here before which was just okay but I recently visited in person and the Khao Soi Chiang Mai was phenomenal! Loved the flavor and the chicken was very tender. The pickled mustard greens it came with were also delicious. Good portion sizes as well - I gad leftovers to take home. Their cocktail menu has some good options - I really enjoyed the Bangkok Mule. The restaurant is spacious and the interior was very nice. Service was attentive.

    Garlic Tofu
    Tam N.

    Great Thai food! Came at 6:30 on a Wednesday night and it was completely empty (people started to come when we left at around 7:15). We were immediately sat, drinks/orders were taken quickly, and food was served fast. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and had an upscale feel to it. Food on the pricier side but not too crazy. The pad thai w/ chicken was delicious, and I loved the garlic tofu (came w/ a small rice). These two dishes were more than enough for two people to share for dinner, we had leftovers to take home as well. Would love to come again if I'm in the area to try more dishes!

    Khao soi
    Elizabeth Y.

    Cute interior with well-spaced layout. They had a nice piano--it would be cool if they had live music here. I came in a group of 3, and I tried their Thai iced tea and Pad Thai shrimp and crab special. The Thai iced tea was a good level of flavor and sweetness. The noodles were covered with a nice pancake that reminded me a bit of an okonomiyaki, and the noodles were flavorful and nicely cooked! I liked the pieces of crab but just wish there were more! Would definitely get that dish again :) I also tried some of the beef khao soi--the curry had nice flavor, but there could have been more sauce. Would come again / get takeout here!

    Pad Thai (Vegan)
    Paige G.

    Probably the worst Thai food I ever had. The staff were really friendly but the Thai food was just not good. I didn't like it at all. We got the pad Thai and and there was no option to add shrimp and then we got the special Khao San curry since there wasn't the traditional green and red curry like you find at a typical Thai place. We couldn't even finish the curry. It was very sweet and heavy. Overall I can't say I recommend this place.

    Golden pad Thai
    Jenn W.

    The ambiance ..very much a page put of Thailand & beautiful artwork & style .the food, very good..I got the golden pad Thai had excellent flavors , was definitely one to share..big portions. Definitely go back again !!

    Michael C.

    Solid Thai spot in Center City. Got the Pad See Ew Nuea and got 3/4 spice level. Feel like it could've used some more spice honestly, but it was good and flavorful. Would get takeout from here again.

    Gaeng nok moh chicken
    Uyen N.

    Their menu doesn't have a lot of dishes. The first dish is a chicken with veggie in a special curry sauce. It tastes pretty good but takes quite a long time to be served. The second dish is a noodle soup that suppose to has a Tom Yum base but we didn't taste any tom yum flavor. It is neither spicy nor sour; all we taste is the coconut milk so kinda disappointed. It comes with like a pad thai noodle, pork, fried shallot, and peanut. The appetizer is good; it's very crispy with meat/shrimp filling, dip in a sweet and spicy sauce.

    Drink menu
    Jill B.

    Great ambiance and friendly service. You can't beat the happy hour specials. We loved the Roti and all our dishes. My drink was tasty & well-balanced.

    Chicken skewers and firecracker spring rolls
    Madeline C.

    I only went for happy hour and it was amazing im definitely going back. A beautiful restaurant with excellent service. The drink was a fresh strawberry gimlet and I had chicken skewers and firecracker spring rolls and only spent like 22$. I can't wait to go back and try more!

    Spring rolls again.
    Steven F.

    I'm wondering if it's even possible to have a bad experience here. My cocktail, appetizer, and curry were all fantastic. As was my server, a delight. I refuse to stop singing their praises.

    Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)
    Komal R.

    Had their Spicy basil fried rice and Boom bai kai curry last night after a year or so, still the same quality and taste! I am usually very happy with the Mango chili margarita but last night's had a very artificial taste. I prefer the Tom Yum on the rocks (which has Lemongrass and Galangal) over it. We also got one of the winter specials called Kang Tumee Pla which was quite disappointing. In the description, it says the dish is a must try but I would advise against it. There were 3 large absolutely bland pieces of cod fish, in a spoonful of curry. The curry by itself was delicious but barely enough for 1 person.

    Jasmine Fried Rice Chicken is a must order. Can't go wrong with fried rice.

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    Best Thai food in the NE. HANDS DOWN. Tom kha, papaya salad, pad Thai and Kao soi were 10/10

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    Great space with good vibes. Service was as expected. Good overall was solid specially the ancient dishes.

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    Great food, kind staff, clean premises, and a fun location . I definitely recommend this restaurant.

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    Ask the Community - Chatayee Thai

    Are there any dishes free of gluten and dairy? Thanks for the quick reply, Yoshi!!

    hello! i do have an answer for that, all of the curries are gluten free! they don't have any dairy involved in the kitchen at all, the only thing that has dairy is the Thai Iced Tea. If u want the stir fries like pat thai etc you can request it to… Read more

    Does this place do substitutions of their entree for tofu for their vegetarian customers?

    They have a vegan menu :)

    Is this BYOB?

    Yes/no- you can bring your own wine but the corking fee is $20

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    Kalaya - Gong Ob Woonsen (Shrimp & Glass Noodles w/Bacon & Chinese Celery)

    Kalaya

    4.4(608 reviews)
    2.4 miFishtown

    Came for a birthday celebration. One of the few nicer places on my short list of restaurants with…read morereservations available, so I decided to go for it. Service was excellent! Our staff were always looking out for us, and making suggestions and recommendations throughout our entire meal, and even helping us with some tips to better enjoy our meal (they saw me sweating in response to the Thai spice). Definitely made this a top-notch experience. Ambience here is great! Love places with *real* greenery indoors and a lot of natural light, like this place, and seats and tables were spread out sufficiently such that there was a nice background chatter without feel too infringed upon by other conversations. We ordered a good variety to share. The spare ribs and the glass noodles dishes were amazing! Everything came out as ready, but it was on a good cadence such that we were enjoying things as they were ready, hot and fresh. I'm no expert on legitimacy of flavors and dishes, but honestly this feels like the most legit stuff I've had in the Thai wheelhouse in a while. To boot, even though we said no to dessert because we had other plans, they came with a candle on a plate to still share birthday wishes. A nice touch! Definitely a fancy occasion kind of place in my books, but I'd definitely make a return trip on another occasion!

    KenScale: 8.25/10 Visit: April 2026…read more One restaurant in Philadelphia that I had wanted to visit for a long time was Kalaya, which was featured in the Chef's Table documentary on Netflix in 2024. I was moved by the personal story of the chef Chutatip "Nok" Suntaranon in the show, and of course my wife Jun and I would never say no to some delicious Thai food. On our recent trip to Philly to celebrate our anniversary, Jun and I finally got to check out Kalaya (which is named for the chef's mother) on a rainy Sunday for lunch before driving back home. We were very pleased with the lunch at Kalaya, which in our mind really showcased the Thai spicy flavor well. The menu at Kalaya features Southern Thai dishes inspired by the chef's family history. The colorful display of the dishes stood out throughout our meal, but more importantly we also really liked the spicy flavor that felt genuine and soulful. The cute flower-shaped Shaw Muang dumplings with ground chicken were highly recommended by our server and the kick from the Thai chili set the right tone right away. We were also fond of the poached shrimp and cabbage salad with coconut cream (Yum Kalum Bplee) for the delightfully crispy texture. For the main dishes, we ordered one stir fry and one curry. If you have to order just one dish at Kalaya, I can't recommend the colossal crab stir fry with egg (Pu Pad Pong Karee) enough. Served with jasmine rice, this dish offered complex flavor of spicy, salty, sour and sweet that was quite unlike anything I had encountered in a while. As Jun and I were savoring this awesomeness, I wished that I could've eaten this every week. The goat and lamb curry (Gaeng Pae), served with pickled cucumbers and coconut turmeric rice, was also impressive, with rustic curry broth that suddenly hit my tongue with spice blend. Despite that powerful impact on my palate, I couldn't stop myself from enjoying the curry, especially with the coconut turmeric rice that neutralized the curry's spicy kick somewhat. We also shared a side dish of stir-fried local mushrooms (Hed Pad Kratiam) that was solid as well. We were running out of room in our stomach after cleaning up the savory dishes, so we settled with ordering a Thai iced coffee to go before hitting the road. Not surprisingly, Kalaya is a very popular restaurant in the Philly dining scene so getting a reservation in advance is essential. I was a bit nervous on our visit as we were running rather late (by around 30 minutes) from picking up our car from the parking lot, yet the restaurant was gracious enough to honor our reservation. The bright and lively dining space offered quite a fitting background to the character of the dishes. There is a full bar with Thai-inspired cocktails and concise wine list designed to complement the Thai spices well. Kalaya definitely lived up its hype as one of the most important restaurants in Philadelphia; Jun and I were glad to have visited and would be more than happy to come back for our next visit to the city.

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    Kalaya - Bar Area

    Bar Area

    Kalaya - Kanom jeeb nok (bird-shaped dumplings)

    Kanom jeeb nok (bird-shaped dumplings)

    Kalaya - Goong Ob Woonsen (Shrimp & Glass Noodles w/Bacon & Chinese Celery)

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    Goong Ob Woonsen (Shrimp & Glass Noodles w/Bacon & Chinese Celery)

    Xiandu Thai

    Xiandu Thai

    4.2(722 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We went visited Xiandu Thai a year ago and the food was delicious minus one thing we didn't really…read morecare for. However overall it was some of the best Thai food we had in Philly and we used to live in the area years ago. We decided we had to come back and see if the food was still just as good and the results are in...IT WAS! First the customer service is still really good and the server was beyond friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is still super quant and perfect for a girls dinner or a date night! Now onto the food! We ordered the Sexy Shrimp appetizer, Pad Thai, Dan Dan Noodles! The Sexy Shrimp appetizer was good but we weren't really a fan of the dipping sauce that came with it. It was like a chipotle dipping sauce but I think the a traditional Thai Sweet Chili would have been better. But my, my, my the Pad Thai and Dan Dan Noodles were Phenomenal! Portion size was HUGE, flavor and spice was spot on and honestly, I wish I could pick up this restaurant and move it to DC where we are located! Still phenomenal and we will continue to return everytime we come back to visit Philly!

    Phenomenal place! I love Xiandu Thai and they offer a good deal Happy Hour and their menu overall…read morehas some great options. Drinks are made well and reasonably priced. I love good Hendricks martini But I also do stray away from some of their original cocktails. The Chicken Pad Thai is my absolute favorite here. I always ask for spice and extra peanuts! Never disappointed. The Drunken Noodles are also a go-to favorite. Their starter options are sized appropriately so you'll have room for dinner. Bonnie & Peter are remarkable and they have an amazing staff. Xiandu is such a kind and friendly atmosphere with a beautiful ambiance both indoor and outdoor. Located right on Walnut Street you'll see beautiful views from their full bar (with two TVs) and they also have a beautiful patio with spacious seating. I would recommend Xiandu for a cute lunch, beautiful romantic dinner and a place to really come have some amazing Thai cuisine!

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    Xiandu Thai - Angry Beef

    Angry Beef

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    Circles Contemporary Thai - Pad Woonsen

    Circles Contemporary Thai

    3.5(468 reviews)
    1.5 miNorthern Liberties
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    I'm mad they don't give you that many shrimp. Should I be? Perhaps not, but I'll write about that…read more Maybe opt for the chicken dishes that come with plenty of protein. The flavor was on point for the 6 shrimp. Ok size shrimp but nothing overwhelming. Pineapple rice was enjoyed by my bestie. A staple they get at Circles. I really liked the mango rice. This was Uber eats and delivered hot to SoPhilly. I've been to their cozy BYOB before and figured-- why not get the delivery?! Service was way longer than it said. Very slow and changed drivers 3-4 times because it was so slow. Maybe busy night for dine-in, either way definitely don't depend on timely delivery. Extra 30-40 minutes beyond initial estimate.

    I've heard so many positive reviews of circles & drive by it often, but I'm only just now getting a…read morechance to try it. The place itself had decent parking out front, I was seated immediately & provided water while waiting for the rest of my party. It was pretty cozy inside. It always sounded odd when people spoke of how amazing their cheesesteak eggrolls are, yes they're a staple Philly food item but still a little odd for a Thai place. I get it now. The cheesesteak spring roll is superior to any cheesesteak roll I've ever had. The spring roll wrapper just makes it so much lighter & crispier & than the inside? Perfection, even when it's scorching your mouth. The chicken puffs were also delicious, especially in the sauce. Someone at our table may or may not have been drinking the green curry like it was soup & we couldn't blame them, it was that good. Highly recommend the pad Thai with shrimp. The thai iced tea was also a 10/10. This is one of those places where I left leaving a little full but oh so content. Can't wait to try more.

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    Circles Contemporary Thai - Pad Thai Panang Curry Green Curry

    Pad Thai Panang Curry Green Curry

    Circles Contemporary Thai - Thai tea

    Thai tea

    Circles Contemporary Thai - Pad kee mao

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    Mawn - Banh chow salad (served with shrimp and chicken however, we 86ed the shrimp)

    Mawn

    4.7(255 reviews)
    0.7 miBella Vista, Italian Market

    Enjoying lunch at Mawn felt like I had won the lottery!! If you know how hard it is to secure a…read morereservation than you know the feeling! So you might stumble across info for the best times to secure a walk-up reservation and they'll tell you to arrive at least by 10:30am Thursday through Saturday as Mawn opens at 11am. But let me tell you how I pulled up in front of Mawn at 10:40am on a Thursday and there was already a line of about 15 people!! Mind you, these people have PEOPLEZ as quite a few were holding spots in line for others in their party who could now casually stroll up to the line since their spot was secured by their people. I'm telling you have a game plan! If I knew then what I know now I probably would have got there at least by 9:30, seriously. My party got waitlisted as soon as we were just one person away from entering the restaurant and we had to wait for another 40 minutes. Fortunately it was a nice day so we just walked around the neighborhood and came back and got in. It's a small quaint place that only seats about 28 people. You'll feel like your visiting your favorite relatives home. You'll glance around at the other guest and feel like WOW i'm one of the few who finally made it into one of the most coveted highly acclaimed restaurants in Philly! Now let me see if it lives up to the hype! haha! I started out with the pear melon salad. It was light and refreshing. I thoroughly enjoyed the citrus notes and the pear slices. I would have never thought to add the pear but that really complimented the salad well. I was told that a MUST try is the head on soft shell shrimp. At first I wasn't thrilled about the thought of eating the head but said what the heck, lets go for the full experience! If you love softshell crabs you'll love this! There was nothing off putting about it. It simply taste like delicious premium shrimp in a fish caramel sauce with a hint of thai basil and chili. It was wonderful. I could have gone for a second round but I wanted to try other items. I enjoyed the seafood fried rice..this is similar to the crab fried rice but included uni roe and caviar with saracha on the side so you can regulate your heat level. I'll say this, while I enjoyed the seafood fried rice and the bonus elements of it, I was not a fan of the texture of the rice itself. Perhaps it's just my preference. The rice was light, fluffy and slightly sticky in texture whereas I prefer more of a thai fried rice which is dry, slightly firm and non-clumpy texture. But that's not taking any cool points away from Mawn. It's just my preference that i'm mentioning in case anyone else goes in expecting a different texture. I love the team service aspect at Mawn. Our waiter emphasized that we're not bugging anybody if we need anything we can stop any staff person walking by. I love that. Beef Noodle soup is delicous here. So is the yellow curry noodle soup. The fish is really good here too. I didn't realize I could have requested for it to be deboned (probably because I was talking to much lol) But my waiter was kind enough to come over and help me debone it when they saw I was struggling lol This was the first time I ever had a green thai tea! It was really a treat. Not overly sweet. Nothing but pure deliciousness here! And a super helpful warm friendly staff.

    Great service and great food! The place is small so it makes sense that it's so hard to get a…read morereservation. I love a good BYO, so I can splurge a bit more on the food and not worry about the cost of alcohol. For a party of three, we order 5 appetizers and shared the all star fried rice, which was a perfect amount of food. We got the beef skewers, which were definitely a favorite - the meat absolutely melts in your mouth! The papaya salad paired well with this, as it was tangy and refreshing, especially on such a hot day. The scallop crudo was a special for the night, but I think they should add this to their permanent menu because it was definitely a standout! The all star fried rice at $54 was also well worth it. I am often disappointed by dishes like these due to the lack of "stuff", but there was crab throughout and a generous portion of roe. I was a little disappointed however that there were only 2 scallops at that price. Overall, each dish had impeccable flavor, great presentation, and a good amount of seafood for the price.

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    Mawn - Inside

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    Mawn - Fried chicken

    Fried chicken

    Mawn - Fried Chicken

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    Chatayee Thai - thai - Updated May 2026

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