Average at best. Mediocre food, boiled veggies and pretty bland taste. This is not based upon just one visit, but our experience from multiple dinners. There are better Thai places locally (Siamese Princess ftw). read more

Cute little Thai restaurant in downtown Narberth. Dimly lit, cute decor. A good "first date" restaurant. However, prices are very expensive here for Thai: $18.95 or something for any of the dishes which contained shrimp or fish. Our dinner was $39 + tip for one order of shrimp dumplings, tofu/veggie pad thai, and tofu green curry (1 appetizer and 2 lower priced entrees since they contained tofu). Zero beverages or desserts. On the west coast this would have cost no more than $25 max (probably with tip!) and the portions would have been by far larger. I'm used to stellar Thai and dishes that contain shrimp rarely exceeding $13 or $14. The green curry was served on a flat plate rather than in a traditional bowl with a tiny (and COLD) ice cream scoop size dollop of white rice. I put my hand on the rice - it wasn't even room temperature - it was COLD. There wasn't enough rice to catch up all the curry and as they don't provide spoons, it was impossible to get to everything. My curry wasn't a traditional green curry either. It had "steamed" veggies tossed into a green curry base - not cooked in the curry as is traditionally done. My partner said his shrimp dumplings weren't anything great and that his pad thai scored a 5 out of 10 on his own personal scale. It's very quiet in this restaurant and they pipe in music from the back, leaving the front area very sound-free. They were playing big band music tonight - an odd choice for a Thai restaurant, though it might have been their idea of appropriate holiday music (today's the day after Christmas). Although they COULD accommodate larger groups by putting together tables, it wouldn't be the right environ. This place is more romantic and quiet than upbeat. Service was very friendly and they did well on their "attentiveness", which brought this up from the 2 stars I would have given them. read more

This is hands down one of the best places to eat on the Eastern Main line. The service is impeccable- timely, polite, friendly and responsive. When I ordered the tofu pad Thai, the server asked if I was ok with egg in the dish. So conscientious! We eat here A LOT and have tried most of the menu. The soups are delicious as are the appetizers we have tried. Our favorite entrees are the curries, pad Thai, drunken noodles and some of their specials. Recently they had a Broad Street special and it was spectacular. We also love the apple salad. Highly HIGHLY recommend making this one of your regular spots!! read more

Ok..., that's it, it's amazing. I've come here a hundred times, most recently being last week, and it's always always always the best Thai food I've had in the states. Pad Thai, Thai Basil, Cury soup are awesome!!! and great quality of vegetable. read more

Coco Thai Bistro - Special Menu, Lobster Pad Thai. - Thai Near Me - Narberth, Pennsylvania

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The food is amazing. However, the staff have been so rude and unprofessional over the years in how they handle (frequent) mistakes. Online takeout orders are consistently more than 1 hour late with no apology. They have messed up our takeout orders many times and when we called one time as soon as we found they had left out an entire entree, the server who answered the phone was incredibly rude, never apologized, and didn't even offer a refund or replacement for the missing entree. One time while waiting for 45+ minutes past the pickup time while the staff kept telling me 'just 5 more minutes', I witnessed a server jumping up and down in front of me, shouting, and demanding from the kitchen that she needed a table's food immediately. SO unprofessional. They downsize their portions and raise their prices nearly every time we go to the point that it's completely ridiculous. I hope they take customer complaints seriously and adjust accordingly because their food is incredible. read more

This place is awesome. The food is delicious. The staff goes above and beyond. Unbelievable customer service. They opened a whole floor for us because outside was too hot for my 2 year old. This is all on top of the exceptional food compared to the 30+ Thai places I've eaten at over the years. read more

As other reviewers have pointed out, the fees at Coco Thai Bistro are annoying and not customer friendly and the service is seriously lacking. While most of the food is good it's not fabulous, and some of the dishes are bland. To dine in you're automatically charged 20% gratuity, and this for having to painstakingly place orders on your phone -- with no help from the very unfriendly server who didn't smile once and made us feel like we were an inconvenience. Other annoying fees include a convenience charge for using a credit card, $2.00 per takeout box (without notifying us when we asked for them) and a $5.00 corkage fee. I understand a corkage fee when you bring your own wine to a place that serves alcohol but not when it's a BYOB -- AND our bottle was a twist off that we opened. As for the food, the lemon grass soup was very good and most people seemed to enjoy their meals. However the Evil Fried Rice with shrimp was barely spicy, the rice was dry and the entire dish was bland and not at all worth $25. The shrimp dumplings were good but not worth $11 for only three. Perhaps people do better with takeout and not all the fees and poor service, but we won't be ordering from here. There are plenty of other better places with better food, larger servings for the same price and staff/owners that appreciate our business. I'm only giving two stars instead of one because some of the food is good. read more

This used to be one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants but due to recent changes I won't be returning. One of my favorite aspects of this little BYO was how quiet and serene it was, even when every table was full and some of the tables even had children. There was something about the pleasant lighting and serenity that made everyone just a little quiet. Not anymore. The redecorated first floor restaurant was noisy and unpleasant due to the very noisy open kitchen which is busy filling take-out orders. It's stressful having that much noise, and my husband and I don't enjoy having to raise our voices for dinner conversation. There are no paper menus, and you have to use a QR code to access the menu by phone. This doesn't bother me, but my husband hates it, and only after we struggled with poor cell reception did a server finally come over to tell us they have free Wi-Fi. The app they use is annoying, with poor navigation and some annoying bugs. I would have liked to talk to a server about our options but even though the restaurant was almost empty, she was hurried and had no time to talk with us. On top of this, they automatically add a 20% tip. A tip is a "gratuity", a gift one gives the server for good service, and something one can feel good about giving a hard-working person. I often tip at near 20% or more especially post-covid. But having that gift automatically added to the bill just feels wrong. In fact, everything about this place feels wrong. With nickel-and-diming on the menu, and automatic 20 percent tip, it's priced like a high-end restaurant but without any of the ambience, service, or amenities. read more

Okay, this place is my mother's favorite. And I can definitely taste why. Their curry and coconut infused flavors in their food are REAL authentic Thai ingredients, not that nonsense from a jar. Literally the real deal and no shortcuts. Real Thai food has strong tasting aroma, that's easy to differentiate from easy Thai commercial cuisine. While I did enjoy my Coco ave noodle soup, I kind of felt like there was more to be desired. I wished they gave more soup than a ton of noodles (I just felt like I ate more noodle carbs than anything) because the soup base was fragrant and addicting. For the price of $14-$15 for that big bowl, you think it's worth it. It kind of is... but maybe next time I need to ask for more soup and cut back on the carbs. Then, it would be worth it. I guess I also wish they could have a little more variety and other choices with the food selection. One day, hopefully the menu can expand. Another thing was their price, seemed a slight bit steep on some of the items in the menu. The flavors and authenticity of the ingredients partially make up for that though. Next time I want to try other things for sure. read more

Coco Thai Bistro - Coco ave Noodle soup with tofu - Thai Near Me - Narberth, Pennsylvania

Stopped in on a very cold January day. I ordered a bowl of lemongrass soup with tofu. It's had veggies and rice noodles. It was fresh tasting spicy and perfect on a cold day. The waiter suggested a lemon ginger tea very nice! I also had the shrimp pad Thai. It's was good. Nice sized shrimp grilled with tasty sauce. I will be back to try more dishes!! read more

Our favorite restaurant in the Main Line - and it's not close. We started coming years ago. We loved the food and ambiance from the start, and have watched the place grow up before our eyes. There is now great buzz on Friday and Saturday nights - reservations are a must to get in during prime time. The food is fantastic - we especially love the Duck Roll appetizers and Salmon Hot Pot and Green Curry Tilapia appetizers. The servers work as a great team and are extremely friendly. (And, if you come back, they will remember you). And the other reviewers are right - the decor and atmosphere is terrific. Just the right amount of hum and the setting makes you feel like you're in your own kitchen. The floral arrangements, eclectic signs, and colors create an ultra-welcoming feel. A fantastic spot. read more

This is my new favorite restaurant on the main line. My family and I went here for a birthday dinner after our first Thai choice was closed for the day. The first pleasant surprise was the incredible ambiance. There are plants and beautiful flowers and twinkly lights everywhere. It is very well decorated and has a great date-night vibe. The menu has all of the classic Thai dishes served traditionally plus some creative coco twists. Our soup appetizers were incredible. we all agreed that the coconut soup was the best, with perfectly cooked vegetables and tender chicken. It was the perfect amount of spicy and sweet while also maintaining fresh lightness. The entrees were equally as great, with our favorites being the Thai curry, Thai fried rice, and the traditional pad Thai. The restaurant was accommodating to our request to bring in an outside cake for desert. All five of us were impressed and we will absolutely be back. read more

I'd forgive the sketchy service for the great food. Been here several times, enough to ignore the service issues. Expect courses to be delivered to your table before you're finished with the previous course. Chipped plates are too common and the wait staff are mostly (but not all) sullen. Worth it for the great menu and would come more often if made to feel more welcome. read more

Have been to this place twice. Had the Pad Thai the 1st time and a variety of appetizers - another time. Pad Thai was edible, but nothing to write home about. I've had much better at a few places for less $$. Appetizers we also just ok- chicken satay (too dry), dumplings sampler and duck roll. I would actually call it vegetable roll, as there was just a hint of suck meat, with the rest being carrots and ginger. The best of the appetizers we tried was beef skewers (according to my partner). Another thing that struck me both times was the smell in the place. It was between overused old oil and not sure what else. I usually love the scent of curry and jasmine rice and other thai specialties. Not this place... read more

I came here at night and the place was dimly-lit. While it might make for good atmosphere, I would like to be able to see what I am eating. It's not a huge deal, but it might bother people who already have trouble seeing in areas without much light. Service was good - the lady who served me is very polite and sweet. Anyway, their Coco Pad Thai, a lower calorie version of Pad Thai made with mung bean noodles, is quite delicious. The lemongrass soup was good but I can't say how it compares to other restaurants because this is the first time I have had it. What I do know is they use actual limes and not kaffir lime leaves. Those two items ended up costing $21.10 with tax included (but not the tip), so it is kind of pricy. read more

Been here probably over 20 times. Every time the food is amazing. Good fresh Thai food and great service.

Wonderful food and great staff. We went here on Wednesday night and ate outside. While the weather was cool, the food did not disappoint. We've traveled to Bangkok and their Pad Thai and Pad See Yew was top notch. Don't miss the steamed shrimp dumplings! We will be back soon. read more

Drunken noodles! It's hard to sometimes choose, but their drunken noodle and coconut soup are my comfort food craving--they always, always hit the spot!! Yum! read more

very good experience and probably one of my to go places for thai places. the quality of food and presentation is amazing.

Was my first time ordering from coco Thai. It was a great experience. Easy online ordering and delicious food. It looked so clean from the outside and the woman who brought my food out curbside was masked and gloved. She was very friendly and our dinner was fresh and wonderful! Would definitely recommend! read more

Well, after vowing to not return, I was invited here by a friend and I must update my previous review. Everything is different- the menu, the place settings, the service and the food. They really got their act together. Much more conscientious server, actually smiled and was appropriately attentive. They had fresh flowers, orchids, no less. And the new menu seemed actually a bit less expensive than I remembered (for lunch). Most of all, the food was great this time, piping hot and flavorful. Congratulations on making improvements. read more

Phenomenal & delicious! I have eaten here multiple times and have yet to be disappointed. The food is so fresh and memorable. They are doing it right! The staff have been friendly + attentive as well and the level of care isn't easy to come by. Love it! read more

I'll start with the positives of this place - the vibes were really cool, very aesthetic. The food was also quite solid (I got the tofu pad thai dish and my bf got the drunken noodles with duck). I took off three starts because they milk you for every dollar with an auto 20% tip regardless of party size (it was just 2 of us) and an additional dollar per take home container (I'm just being picky here but the containers aren't even reusable because they're made out of cardboard). They also charge you extra for adding tofu to a dish (additional $3 which is ridiculous imo). The app used to place orders was unnecessarily complicated. I honestly believe they should just stick to regular menus. It took us a good 5 minutes just to work around the menu. Lastly the waitress was very bizarre. She was nice but she must've come up to us at least 7-8 times mid conversation to ask if the food was ok. All in all, cool place and good food but money hungry for sure. read more

This is an update to my 5/13/2009 review of Coco Thai. After writing the restaurant off many months ago, my friends convinced me to give it another shot. They assured me that the snarky British lady hadn't been sighted in quite some time and that the service had improved. Honestly, there aren't many places to eat in Narberth, and I like Thai food, so I allowed myself to be persuaded into going to Coco Thai one more time. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised. The seating and decor is pretty much the same as last time, but it's a little place in downtown Narberth and not in Center City, so it's hard to expect a business like Coco Thai to be able to afford major renovations to make the interior really cool. My fiance and I sat outside for dinner because it was a nice evening, and Narberth was having its annual sidewalk sale, so there was music down the street that we could hear. It was nice, although the outdoor seating is a little awkward - I sat on the metal park bench that's in front of the place, while he sat in a chair opposite me. Our table was about 5 inches from the one next to us (because the park bench seats both sets of tables out front), so we heard much more of the conversation of the ladies next to us than I would have liked. But still, it was a nice evening to sit outside. Our waitress was a very pleasant young woman who was very punctual with her service. So got our orders right, and the food came out really quickly (unlike last time). I got duck pad thai, and it was so good that I ate it all. My fiance got the Thai basil with tofu, which was also really good. I'm still a little confused by their "spiciness" rating on the menu. Most things have four designations: no stars = no spicy heat; one star = mild; two stars = medium; and three stars = hot. The pad thai had no stars, so it was without spicy heat, as it should have been. The Thai basil, however, has 2 stars on the menu, but it barely had any spicy heat to it at all. There was just a tiniest hint of heat as sort of an aftertaste to that dish. To me, that would have been a 1-star dish. I mean, it was good, but I still think they should try to get their spicy designations more consistent so they don't end up with problems like I had last time (and I've heard my friends saying they've gotten dishes that were either unexpectedly too spicy or not spicy enough because they thought the star-system on the menu was accurate, like most other Thai restaurants). In all, though, I liked the food. And the best part of the evening was still to come. The chef makes her own ice cream! She personally came out and asked us how our meal was and then asked if we'd like any ice cream. Now, homemade ice cream is hard to pass up. It's even harder to pass up when it's available in unusual flavors. She presented us with several very yummy sounding options. I ended up getting green tea and white chocolate ice cream in a waffle cone, and my fiance got cantaloupe and honeydew ice cream in a waffle cone. Their best is apparently the coconut ice cream, but I don't particularly care for coconut, so that's why I didn't order it. When my ice cream came out, it wasn't all the way set, so it was a bit messy to eat. But I didn't care. It was REALLY good. It was smooth and had little bits of white chocolate in it, which actually gave the green tea a bit of a hint of coconut for some reason. It was delicious. My fiance's was also very good, and his was properly frozen. Plus, the waffle cones are awesome. So if you go, get the ice cream. You can also get the ice cream to go - just go in and order it, and in a minute you'll be strolling down the street in Narberth attracting envious looks from passersby. In short, I like this place better now. The food is decent, the ice cream fantastic, and the staff and chef very nice. So I'll definitely go there again at some point to make sure that the service stays punctual and pleasant and the food stays good. As long as that British lady doesn't make an appearance again, I think all will be well. read more

VEGETARIAN REVIEW: Atmosphere is delightful, especially for a cute date! The food however... well, not so much. For appetizers, the Jasmine soup (which I got based on the great reviews on here) tasted like garlic water, literally. Additionally, there was shredded ginger in the soup, which was not good! I like ginger, but the shreds were too big. Additionally, there was more ginger shreds than there was rice! The noodles that came out were overcooked and had too much of a peanut flavor. Now, of course I understand that its Thai food's main ingredient, but really, the flavor was absolutely overpowering. The pad thai was good, it was really spicy, which I liked. However, there was not enough gravy to mix with your rice. The rice was over cooked. The coconut ice cream was good. In general, it was all overpriced. I paid about $65 for the three of us, 1 jasmine soup, two entrees, one tea, one coconut ice cream and tip. Service was great! Our waiter was sweet and offered good recommendations. All in all, I wouldn't come here again. read more

We went here for lunch today, and everyone enjoyed what they got. I got the masssaman curry. Others at the table got Pad Thai and a mixed vegetable dish with shrimp. We also got vegetable dumplings and summer rolls. We ate every last bit. The service was also very good. Also, they were able to do the Pad Thai vegan for my vegan daughter. They have a 0 to 5 star spice scale. I am not a very big spice person, and my one-star dish was fairly mild. I think I would enjoy 2-star spice. I almost forgot to mention the beautiful decor with plants all over the restaurant including many orchids. read more

First of all I have to say that the flowers arrangements are unbelievable: very beautiful!!! regarding the food it is ok; yes some are completely made from scratch and that goes the time for waiting and its ok; not everything is made from scratch maybe because not of all the ingredients available; I do believe that for the food quality and taste this place is over priced; a little bit simple on the food for the price. read more

Disappointing. First time very good but pricey. Most recently, after repeating our order, the waitress forgot our coconut soup, then brought an entree which was on the dinner specials which was so full of pepper it was inedible. She offered to dilute it then brought it back...more watery, but the noodles were soaked with pepper, which made it still inedible without a double dose of Prilosec. We left it sitting on the side, barely touched and were highly disappointed with being charged for the dish and also for the soup we didn't get. The soup was corrected but not the uneaten dish. The menu did not say that this special was spicy. Beware! Too many people trading off waiting the tables made for poor service. The main thing that was good was sitting outside on the street. read more

Amazing food, amazing service. I ordered Thai green curry and beef skewers. Green or Red curries are my usual "test" when trying out new Thai restaurants. I was really satisfied. The beef skewers were a pleasant surprise and I ended up ordering one more round. Service is extra friendly. We had a toddler with us and the staff were very courteous and attentive. Definitely coming back again! read more

I will never give my business or recommend that anyone supports CoCo Thai Bistro. To be completely transparent the food is good. But for me customer service is the most important! My family and I ate lunch here. We ordered using a QR code. One of the items (bubble tea) had dairy. That was our first time trying so we were not aware. My daughter had an allergy to one of the ingredients in the tea. We explained that my daughter couldn't drink the tea when it came out. When we received the bill the tea was not removed mind you there is a 20% gratuity for service .When questioned about why the tea wasn't removed off of the bill, the waitress responded very nasty saying we ordered it so we need to buy it. My husband and I stared at each other in utter disbelief not understanding how an establishment would have that response especially when my daughter couldn't drink the tea. We then asked to speak to the manager thinking surely enough her customer service would be much better. Boy were we wrong! We explained to her everything and her response was that it's not her responsibility and that if we order we buy and that it!!! She stormed away from the table. Her attitude was disgusting and so nasty!!! Run the other way!! My bill was originally 116.00 with the 20% gratuity totaled 139.00. I feel that they place the added gratuity because otherwise no customer in there right mine would think about offering a great tip with such horrible customer service! Worst dining experience of my life! read more

This was our first ever Thai experience and we were very impressed. The slight hints of coconut and curry really made the dishes pop. The steamed turkey dumplings were amazing, wish there were more than 4 in the app order. The staff is super nice and so friendly which really makes the evening a bit more special. It is a byob which is very cool and if you forget to bring something there is a beer store next door and a state store 1/2 block away. We felt like we were in a mini garden when we arrived, there are so many fresh flowers everywhere you feel like you're sitting outside in a garden, really unique! As I said we are new to Thai food so I can't compare coco to other places as far as pricing is concerned but we thought it had to be a bit higher, we are able to walk here so there's a premium for that! Overall we really look forward to trying more Thai food at coco!!! read more

This place is excellent. Pricey but excellent. It has a unique ambiance. Its an unexpected treat in narberth.

Coco Thai never disappoints. Everything here is amazing and just thinking about it makes me hungry. I wish Narberth had more spots like this! read more

My roommate and I came in on whim after deciding we wanted to get some Thai for dinner, and we were not disappointed! I found this spot via yelp, and was very happy I did. The spot is small and it was crowded, but we found it to be worth the wait. The service was a little bit slow, but we didn't really mind seeing as it was a busy night. The pad thai I ordered was some of the best I have had, and I appreciated that it was not overly spicy. The Thai iced tea was also delicious, and I would honestly return just for desert to have the mango sticky rice. It was my first time having that, and I keep saying how I want to return for more! read more

Rice was mush. Svc was less than stellar. Food was left on our table getting cold while we waited for silverware. Waiter forgot to tell cook that my friend can't digest anything spicy. Food had nice quality ingredients but not well prepared. read more

Very cute. Outdoor seating on a nice narberth street. Very pleasant service. Food is ok. I've had better at home though. Pricy, entrees are round 20 bucks. I got the ginger halibut hotpot. Nothing explosively good. Nice place to go after a movie. Go for the coconut icecream..home made. Super yummy. 4 bucks. Next time I'm just going for dessert. :) read more

Coco Thai is always enjoyable . I especially like that they will make your meal very , very spicy when requested and ingredients taste fresh. However last time the serving was pitifully small. If you are short on ingredients? Just 86 the meal so the customer is not disappointed. Not an inexpensive restaurant and normally very good. Will give them another try and hope it's better. Love the greenery there. read more

I was very disappointed with our recent take out order. The portions were small and it was expensive. We ordered 1 soup. 2 orders of fried rice, 1 noodle entrée and a small salad. It was close to $70 and the food was fair at best. read more

I just ordered from here a half hour ago i ended up getting the cocoa pad thai delicious food wonderful service i will be coming back here very soon read more

food was ok. Smelled like they sprayed tons of Lysol to cover up all the cigarette smoke