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    4.3 (28 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Evil jungle princess with veggies/tofu
    Harshath G.

    I came here for dinner on a weeknight, and the place is a pretty calm and quiet location, and wasn't too crowded. Service was also overall friendly. I have celiac disease (strict gluten-free) and vegetarian, so this place had multiple different options. I went with the evil jungle princess w/ veggies and tofu, which is a mix cooked in a coconut red curry sauce, and served with white rice. Overall, the dish had pretty decent flavor from the curry sauce. However, the 2-star rating comes from the fact that the dish was unusually cold in multiple parts. The dish was lukewarm at best, but worse was that I would encounter a very cold piece of a vegetable while eating. Additionally, even the rice was weirdly cold in a heterogeneous manner, which was particularly unpleasant. Unfortunately, in discussion with my friends, this was not unique to my dish as their entrees and curries had similar issues. In addition to the poor experience of eating the food, this suggests they are mixing food cooked a while ago with the current dish, though I'm not even sure if any component was made to order. The rice was also being mixed with old rice that has been sitting out, which is probably why there was cold bits of rice. This was overall very disappointing as I wanted to like this location given they are able to support vegetarian and gluten-free customers, but I cannot look over being served old food that has been sitting out for a while without an effort to create a fresh dish.

    Spicy beef fried rice
    Nancy L.

    We went with high expectations and were not disappointed!! The waitress/ hostess was friendly, courteous and attentive. We were seated quickly and our appetizer arrived quickly. The food was very good. We had the shrimp wrap which was hot and tasty. My husband had the spicy beef fried rice. I had the beef pad Thai. We were both very happy. The food was delicious. The ingredients tasted fresh. Our waitress made sure our waters were constantly refilled. The portions were generous. There were plenty of other people there too but surprisingly it wasn't loud. Lots of takeout deliveries so the secret is out. If you're visiting and looking for some great Thai food, stop by. You'll be glad you did. Street parking can be found. Just remember to read the signs carefully.

    Pad See-Ew, Pad Thai, pad ka prow

    Very lowkey no frills place for thai. Service was quick and food was decent. Lacked a bit of flavor and I wish there was pork option.

    Frozen carrots from the green curry.

    Let me start by saying that Lemon Grass has been my "go-to" Thai restaurant for a long time. My friends and I love their food, especially their vegan options, and have dined in and ordered takeout dozens of times over the past two and a half years. Until recently, I considered it one of my favorite restaurants in Philly! However, within the past few months, we've noticed a considerable decrease in the quality of their food. Last month, I noticed cauliflower in their green curry. This struck me as odd since their green curry previously didn't include cauliflower. It wasn't a big deal until I noticed that the vegetables were soggy and tasteless. I realized, also, that the carrots' shape changed and that many of the vegetables were freezer-burnt. I put two-and-two together and began suspecting that Lemon Grass had swapped its fresh vegetables with frozen, pre-cut, and/or microwave-pouch vegetables. I was disappointed and ended up throwing it out. At first, I gave Lemon Grass the benefit of the doubt. Maybe I ordered on a particularly busy night? I thought that one bad meal out of dozens of great ones wasn't bad! However, my friend and I ordered from them again this week and we had the same issues. The green curry was watery and a majority of the vegetables were soggy and tasted like frozen vegetables that had been recooked. Please bring back the fresh vegetables we love! Also, I wanted to include a picture of the cucumber salad for size. While I knew the portion size and price in advance (4 oz.), I don't feel it's worth $1 per ounce for takeout in its current form.

    Inside wall hanging.
    Joan V.

    Small family run business. Attentive staff. We had Pad See-Eww with chicken which was our favorite dish. We also tried Beef Fried Rice which had similar seasoning to Pad See-Eww. Lastly our party ordered Crab Fried Rice. Hardly any vegetables or egg in the fried rice. Crab seemed to be from a can so that was disappointing. Mango Sticky Rice for dessert. Manly University students in the restaurant & ordering take out.

    Evil Jungle Princess
    Matt R.

    This is a bit like the "Chinese food" of Thai. Usually when I order a red curry from a place it comes in a circular pint or quart container along with a small box of rice. In this case it was all three Thai dishes were in the oblong containers. It wasn't the best Thai I've had more mediocre middle of the roads. The ingredients might have been frozen veggies and didn't have the usual crisp. Solid price point at ~$14 for an entree though.

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    Food is excellent as is the service. Drunken Noodles are wonderful. Thai tea we love.

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    4 years ago

    Fantastic food!!! The staff was very pleasant, 10/10 experience. Will most definitely be coming back.

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    4 years ago

    Great spot for Thai food in Philly. Pleasantly surprised with taste and quality of food. Would definitely go again

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    The server was very sweet and the food was delicious. I ordered tofu pad Thai and loved every bite. Would absolutely visit again!

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

    Kalaya

    4.4(610 reviews)
    3.3 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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    Xiandu Thai

    Xiandu Thai

    4.2(722 reviews)
    1.5 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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    Circles Contemporary Thai - Pad Woonsen

    Circles Contemporary Thai

    3.5(468 reviews)
    2.6 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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    Mawn - Banh chow salad (served with shrimp and chicken however, we 86ed the shrimp)

    Mawn

    4.7(255 reviews)
    1.8 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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    Lemon Grass Thai - thai - Updated May 2026

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