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    Green Basil Thai Kitchen

    4.0 (97 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed • 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Pangang Panang Curry
    Emily B.

    Over all good! I got pangang curry- spicy which came with a very small side of rice. Spicy level actually had a kick. I also asked for no green beans but it came with them. Great flavor though! The pad thai was also great - got it medium spicy and it wasn't spicy.

    Pad See Euw
    Elise M.

    Chive cake: absolutely amazing. You gotta order these. Coconut soup: I figured this would be tom kha gai, but it's missing any hint of spice. Luckily I ordered delivery, so I added some at home. The flavor is still delish. It's just not tom kha. Pad woon sen: tons of stuff in these noodles! Granted that's how they come (baby corn, carrots, snap peas, tomatoes+protein) but it honestly seems like toooo much stuff and not enough noodles. Glass noodles are my favorite and they only made up about 30% of the dish Pad see ew: another great noodle dish! I ordered with beef and there was tons. Probably 50/50 beef and noodles. I would order this again over the pad woon sen (which is usually my favorite)

    Interior
    Lilli M.

    My first impression walking in was-- Wow, this place is tiny. It has only about half a dozen tables. Thankfully, a table of six was already in place. If you need to bring more than six people, I'd definitely call ahead. There only seemed to be a few people working (one lady serving as the waitress who likely was the owner, a delivery guy, and I'm assuming a chef or two). The lady was very nice and fairly attentive. We being weird Chinese girls and given that it was pouring rain outside, we requested some hot water, which the lady served with a pretty black teapot set. The portion sizes were generous. One person ordered shrimp pad thai, which came with several decent-sized shrimp. My stuffed eggplant dish was delicious. Everyone was pretty pleased with their food. Like I mentiomed, it's a little cramped here but the food and portion sizes well make up for it. Welcome to Philly, Green Basil!

    Small seating area, very cozy and intimate.
    John P.

    Amazing place I discovered thanks to my fellow Yelpers. They have a really good lunch special. Super tiny place but delicious food. I had the beef pad Thai and it was amazing. It came with a spring roll that was very good. I will definitely be back again for lunch!!

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    Consistently good Thai food for a delivery week night dinner! We love the chive cakes especially.

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    Thai basil fried rice and mango sticky rice were fantastic. Great prices and service too! And they have those lychee candies... 10/10.

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    Best food I had in Philly, the lady there super nice ,food super good, I love itttttt

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    Grandmas Philly - Pad Kee Mao "Drunken Noodles"

    Grandmas Philly

    4.2(603 reviews)
    1.0 mi•Avenue of the Arts South
    •$$

    I personally always enjoy coming to Grandma's. The food has always been delicious and I'm…read morepersonally a fan of dishes coming out as soon as they're done. I do recommend making a reservation as they can be pretty slammed on Fridays/weekends. The Srirachi wings had a nice crunch to them while still keeping the chicken juicy inside. It would've been nice to have an even amount of wings to drumsticks though, as I like flats more, but thats just a personal preference. The crabmeat fried rice was amazing, a really good portion of chunks of crabmeat mixed in so each spoonful had some. The duck curry was a "Grandma's special" so a much bigger portion and cost - but reasonable. The duck wasnt dry and had a good flavor throughout, not relying on the curry to give taste. The curry also had a hint of sweetness to it which complements the greasiness of the duck. The papaya salad felt very refreshing - we got it at level one as to not overpower our taste buds with all the other food. I did get some chili pepper on the side to add in later. My one recommendation is having Thai peppers as an option instead of dried chili flakes. I much prefer the taste of fresh Thai pepper to add the extra heat. The mango sticky rice is always a favorite. The mango is soft and ripe, the right amount of sweetness. They also mix pandan in with the sticky rice for a more impactful umami (Im also a big advocate for pandan in desserts).

    My daughter and I tried Grandma's Philly and ordered quite a few things to share. We started with…read morethe curry puffs, which were pleasantly delicious and filling. They were stuffed with curry chicken and potato and had great flavor. The Tom Kha soup was another standout for me. The coconut milk and lemongrass broth was flavorful, with plenty of vegetables and chicken. I also tried the salmon in a basket, which was definitely something different. I would have enjoyed it more if it wasn't spicy, but that's just my personal preference. My daughter ordered the curry shrimp skewers, crab fried rice, and crispy whole fried fish. The crispy fish was good, and we both enjoyed the crab fried rice. It had good flavor, but at $37, I personally didn't think it was $37 good. That was probably the biggest disappointment for us in terms of value. Overall, the service was good and the ambiance was dimly lit with beautiful decor throughout, we enjoyed trying different dishes and the food had some really good flavors. I'd come back to try some of the other things on the menu.

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    Grandmas Philly - Walking in!

    Walking in!

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    Crab flutes

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    Kalaya - kanom jeeb nok (bird-shaped dumplings)

    Kalaya

    4.4(656 reviews)
    2.5 mi•Fishtown

    Hype is warranted. I booked ahead for to celebrate my birthday on a Saturday night, and opted for…read morethe bar because I wanted to do à la carte (tasting menu is required at the tables on weekends). I tried: + Thai iced tea + kanom jeeb nok - bird dumplings + yum nam khao tod - crispy rice salad + kalum tod nam pla - cabbage side + lohn tai pla - coconut milk and ground pork gravy with fresh turmeric root, galangal, and lime leaf, served with nam pla kai tom, crudité and jasmine rice + pla nung manao - steamed whole branzino + Passionfruit coconut shaved ice Wow, pretty much all bangers. Top highlights were the yum nam khao tod, lohn tai pla, pla nung manao and shaved ice. So good!!

    The menu offers a wide variety of unique, Thai-inspired dishes, with portions that are generously…read moreAmerican sized. Unfortunately, my experience with the service was mixed, and at times the staff came across as patronizing and difficult to work with. As a walkin, I was able to get a table without a reservation. I asked the waiter to tell me more about the restaurant and the menu, but rather than offering any additional explanation or recommendations, he essentially read the menu flyer to me. I found this unhelpful and somewhat dismissive. After my meal, I completed the receipt and was preparing to leave. Before I had gotten up from the table, the bartender approached to collect the receipt and asked me to physically move so they could retrieve it. I found the interaction unnecessarily aggressive and uncomfortable. After taking the receipt, they did not speak to me or clear the table while I was still there. Despite the experience, I left a 20% tip. The host, however, was warm and welcoming when I left, so my impression is that the quality of service may vary depending on who you interact with. More generally, I would expect staff to allow guests to finish their visit before insisting on collecting a completed bill and receipt. As a person of color, the interactions I experienced also left me questioning whether I would feel comfortable returning on my own. I would hope the restaurant takes feedback like this seriously, because the food and menu concept are interesting, but the service experience could be improved.

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    Kalaya - Bar Area

    Bar Area

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

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

    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)
    0.9 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

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    Mawn - Crab fried rice

    Mawn

    4.7(269 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Bella Vista, Italian Market

    Was finally able to grab ANOTHER coveted Mawn reservation after a year of trying for 4:30pm (right…read moreas they opened) on a Thursday night! This time having had one visit under my belt, we decided against the chef's tasting (no hard feelings, just didn't want to end up with another whole fish) and not a single thing disappointed. We started off with the head on soft shell shrimp, mahope samut seared scallops, and burmese ginger & melon salad which were all so fresh. I think of the group my favorite was still the tasty head on soft shell shrimp. For our mains to share we tackled the all star seafood fried rice that was prepared with uni, lump crab, bay scallops, shrimp, crab fat butter, trout roe and then also had the delectable yellow curry noodle soup that featured blended coconut curry, shaved cabbage, long beans, herbs, peanuts, and we chose chicken as our protein. For two people it was MORE than enough to share and we even ended up taking home a portion of the fried rice. For desert we had the jasmine rice pudding which was to DIE FOR and really icing on the cake to a perfect meal. The service was prompt, pleasant, and the staff very frequently changed our plates and silverware which I'm coming to expect in "hard to get" restaurant experiences. The venue itself is small and intimate, but you don't feel squished in the slightest. Cannot wait to be back in another year!

    I know this place is very hard to get reservations. I was grateful for getting one. I've been…read morewanting to try this restaurant like a lot of people on the list. First of all, I needed to change my reservation but I could not get in contact with anyone until I sent my second email since there was no phone number. When I got an email back I was informed if 4 or more people then we have to get the mandatory tasting menu. I thought that was a bit demanding. I eat a lot of Asian food especially southeast Asian food. I was expecting authentic Cambodian food but that was not the case. The food was very fusion. Most Asian dishes are served with cilantro as garnish but to my surprise the fish was garnished with parsley. None of the food was spicy. Overall the food was ok. The king fried rice was salty and mushy. The fish was overcooked. The cabbage salad was tasty. The beef skewer was good but not worth $10 each. Overall it was an average restaurant. Ambiance was great. Very cozy place.

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    Mawn - Inside

    Inside

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

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

    Mawn - Fried chicken

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    Fried chicken

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