This place was amazing. First impression- super cute space and inviting staff. We ordered the mango curry and volcano chicken. The curry we got at a spice level 2 which was spicier than expected but SO good. So keep in mind if you're sensitive to spice i wouldn't go above a level 1. Super flavorful and cooked to perfection. Portions were bigger than expected, could easily feed two people with one meal. 100% recommended. read more

This place is consistently amazing - some of the best Thai food I have ever had and must be among the best in Philly. Highly recommend the yellow curry, I get it with chicken and medium Spice level (which has a legit kick to it). Portions are also really great. Friendly staff and orders are ready quickly. Cannot recommend enough. read more

It just isn't that good. When one wants Thai, we expect crisp flavors, snappy noodles, and freshness. While this eatery may stand tall in comparison to its Brewerytown competition, of which there is none, it falls short of what a Thai eatery should have to offer. read more

Called in to order my go to classics: pad Thai and pad see ew but decided I'd also try out crab Rangoon an mango sticky rice. They said it would only take 10ish minutes and when I arrived it was already on the counter with a sweet woman. I was surprised it was empty because the inside is so quaint and cutely decorated., but it was a calm weekday so I'm not too surprised. The food was still hot when I got home and was happy to see hefty portions for the entrees. The crab Rangoons were also super yummy, was wishing I got more but definitely filled up after the entree. The mango sticky rice looked too yummy to wait to eat, it was pooling in coconut milk and perfectly cut mango. Pricing was also super reasonable, I will definitely be back! read more

Nine Thai Kitchen - Mango with Sweet Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Unassuming little Thai spot with big flavor! A friend recommended it and I'm glad they did. The food was fresh and delicious--my favorite was the Drunken Noodles, which were perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. I ordered 3-star spice and it had a nice kick, though next time I'd go 4 for extra heat. Service was friendly and attentive, and the cozy, quaint vibe makes it feel like a hidden gem. Not a ton of seating, but definitely worth the visit. Highly recommend! read more

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The Khao Tom Gai is my favorite soup and is very soothing especially when you aren't feeling great.

Yummy yummy yummy had a drunk noodles and they were absolutely delicious. Can't wait till another feast day Friday when I can order them again. read more

I tried Nine Thai early on and wasn't totally impressed, but after hearing good things recently, I decided to give them another try. I ordered delivery and my food came in the estimated time, but I found myself wishing I'd ordered from someplace else. I got the Som Tum Salad. The serving size was good, and I like that there was an ample amount of peanuts, which I appreciated, but the salad was too sweet. I want my salads to be refreshing, not sugary. I also ordered the Vegetable Panang Curry which is one of my favorite dishes when prepared well. The sauce was ok but somehow not quite right. My biggest issue though was that vegetables were way overcooked. Mushy vegetables are just not appetizing. The food, overall, wasn't the worst Thai I've had, but there are other better options. read more

When a restaurant runs a marketing special to attract customers, it doesn't provide them the opportunity to cut corners too keep their bottomline and mislead the consumer. That's what was my experience with Ninethai Kitchen on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia. Ordering from Uber, where the customer support is as inconsistent as their service, and reputation, Ninethai offered a special for Buy One Get One on Pad See Ew. So, what they elected to do, was load up on the oil, and provide portions ONE HALF the regular size. Therefore, they were providing the same total portion over 2 items, rather than two full portions. The quality of the food was poor, drowned in oil. There was very little protein (meat, pork, shrimp, etc- you choose) and vegetables, let alone noodles. When a consumer engaged in such practices, they likely use low quality ingredients- ANYTHING to increase their profit. It's EXTREMELY MYOPIC for ANY business. How could I ever trust or recommend this establishment? Side it's Christmas, I'm giving them 2 stars for their inedible food, and deceptive business practices. They really deserve 1 star, based on this experience. And, certainly, they don't deserve your patronage. Order elsewhere. read more

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It appears that a majority of the reviews on the Nine Thai Kitchen Yelp page are for a previous occupant of this space, Chez Novak. Must have been special, but its memory is wasted on the current southeast Asian inhabitants who have taken the cuisine in a significantly different and delicious direction. The dining room is small, with room for only 22 chairs. Lots of houseplants and reminiscences of Phuket. Friendly and attentive management actively engaged with customers. The owner is the chef. His family runs the front of house, but he delivered my Drunken Noodles with Chicken to me steaming hot from the wok. Broad rice noodles, mixed with pieces of tomato, broccoli, green and red pepper, onion, basil leaves and lemongrass, with medium Thai chili heat that made my nose run as expected. It was very good. It was cool to be back in my old neighborhood (26th & Brown). Things have changed for the better since the end of the last century. Girard Avenue has a nice peoples' vibe with lots of diverse culture and family streetlife. Harper's Ice Cream is right next door. My next stop. read more

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Tried their take out for dinner. They do have dine in but fairly small seating inside. I tried their Singapore street noodles, thom yum, drunken noodles and curry. Overall it was OK. A lot of the dishes had sweeter taste than I expected. That was especially the case for the street noodles which was our least favorite. I also ordered the drunken noodles thai spicy but it came out no spice while curry and thom yum were spicier than expected even though they didn't have that high spice level on our order. Took about 20-30mins for order. Friendly staff. read more

Not nearly as good as my local spot Chaaba. Passable from a Thai standpoint and descent price point. read more

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Great place! So cute , owner is very kind and the food is so good!! It's a very small place but the food is much better and more inexpensive than some high end Thai places in my experience. They were not afraid to add a lot of spice, but it was perfect for me (if you do not like spice I would recommend getting a lower number than you would think). Overall great place, authentic food, fresh and good quality. Would very much recommend. read more

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Great quality and priced Thai food. Quick to make the food as well. Have ate here twice and both times it's been good

I cannot express how much I enjoyed dining here last night. I remember reading the reviews prior to coming here and thinking to myself, "wow, these reviews seem really genuine and personal, especially with regard to the chef, Chef Mark..." I was not let down a bit! Chef Mark greeted us with such warmth and made sure we were accommodated even though we didn't have a reservation. The ambiance is incredible here -- ONLY good vibes!! The music and the energy make you want to spend the entire evening there, to be honest. And the food was exquisite. It really feels like you're dining at Chef Mark's house or something. I had escargots (for the first time!) and the Cornish hen with sweet potato. Cooked & seasoned perfectly -- simple but a delight. I will definitely return for a good time!! read more

Nine Thai Kitchen - Escargots - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had a wonderful time here last night between the food and the excellent staff, our server was so sweet and made the experience super enjoyable and comfortable. My girlfriend has literally not stopped talking about the pad thai and the mango sticky rice since we left, we will definitely be back. read more

Overpriced Small portions Staff not friendly Ate lunch as takeout, 2 summer rolls $10, for instance. read more

0 star Nine Thai Kitchen is also called Phuket I'm Vegan on UberEats (they said it's the brand name). It shows everything Vegan on the UberEats since my friend is a vegetarian. So we ordered 4 items but they forgot one order to deliver and refused to deliver again. Instead, they told us to pick up or will refund but they said that the refund might take time. The WORST thing is that they used fish sauce in the food which is NOT VEGAN AT ALL! We could taste strong fish sauce in all food since my friend has super sensitive taste buds with it. It was very disappointing and we were very pissed with the situation. read more

Chez Novak's is a cozy Brewerytown BYOB with way too low prices, delicious French/Carribean food, a neighborhood feel, eclectic decor and the nicest owner you will ever meet. Nothing makes me happier in life that saying to the waiter: "We'll have the whole menu". With 3 other people, you, too can achieve this happiness, for the reasonable price of about $40 each (with tax and tip). The Prix Fixe is one of the best deals in the city for the quality of food- $25 for an appetizer and entree. I like that dessert is not included because I'm usually a "split a dessert between 4 people" person. The food was all delicious, but we really loved the shrimp (you're going to want to sop up all the sauce it comes in) and the mergez sausage entrees, and the meat pâté, escargot appetizer. We got the jerk chicken entree with seitan, which was very good. For dessert, we enjoyed the cocholate fondant cake and the mango mousse martini was very interesting (we were split on whether we liked that or not). The place is small, so call ahead for reservations. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the neighborhood, or looking for something different. Their website says brunch is coming soon and we also heard rumors of a back patio and DJ after parties after dinner service ends, so will have to go back for that... read more

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Oh gosh...the best thai food in pasadena. been coming here for about 7 years. The service is amazing always!!! It's a small place so don't expect to always find a table. But their take out is clutch!!! And always done quickly. Get the pad see ew and the combination fried rice you won't be disappointed. read more

What a wonderful addition to Brewerytown! My husband has been dying to try it and we decided to go last minute on a Wed. On Wed, they have a deal for $20 including an appetizer and an entrée. I think this is a great way to try the menu. The menu is small but had a really great variety of options. My husband and I have vastly different palates/preferences than each other and it was nice there were dishes of interest to us. I ordered the stuffed avocado app and for dinner, had the coconut curry shrimp over rice. The avocado app consisted of two halves stuffed with a spread. The complementary crusty, warm bread was the perfect accent. Initially, I wasn't sure how I felt about the app, but by the time I started the 2nd avocado, I was totally head over heels. So delicious. My entrée had the perfect amount of food, two jumbo shrimp with a large scoop of rice over the coconut curry sauce. I mixed it all up and it was delicious. It was a little spicy, but very tolerable to me. Darn, I wish I hadn't eaten all of the bread before this dish came out! At the end of the meal, I had a Turkish coffee. It was delicious and a great way to end the meal. The chef came out to say hello and he was so nice. He told us that on Friday nights, at the end of the night, they put on good music and have fun. Our server was sweet, too. Overall, it was a great experience! read more

Nine Thai Kitchen - Avocat Grille appetizer - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Chez Novaks is an affordable, unique, price-fixe French dining experience that should not be missed by foodies and adventurists alike. Apparently, there's live music at night too! Must get: soup (with fish), chicken, warm apple pie, tiramisu Meh: duck and terrine, grilled avocado Missed out: shrimp and fish It is always a wonderous occasion when I hear about a hole-in-the-wall establishment run by a passionate owner with an emphasis on food and great service. While each table may be lit by a different lamp and the overall decor makes you contemplate on the global theme, the dishes are always constant and delicious. There's a price fixe ($25) for either app+main, or main+dessert. My personal recommendation is to order the former, and purchase desserts to save you a few dollars. During your dinner, you'll be greeted by the amicable Chef Evans, who clearly has a special place in all of the local favorites' hearts and guts. The menus may not change over time, but they are tried and true. Of the meals, I personally loved the squash soup (definitely get the fish add-on for free), the spicy chicken and the lamb sausage. The plating overall is simple but elegant and the flavors marry well with glaze/sauces. The chicken is an absolutely must-get and the lamb sausage incredibly tender and juicy. I was not a fan of the grilled avocado or the terrine, as neither brought the same charm or appeal as the other favorites. Given the plate sizes are small/medium, I highly advocate getting the desserts, as they are made in house and worth shaving a few ounces from your wallet and into your gut. Of note, there is ample street parking, which is free after 6pm. Overall, this is a wonderful spot to bring a date or friends. It's BYOB and affordable. If you like a quiet, romantic date night, it may be challenging due to space confinement, but you'll have great time nevertheless. Food: 5 stars Service: 4-5 stars Ambiance: 3-4 stars (can be loud) Price: 5 stars read more

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Small Thai restaurant with about 6 tables and take out options. We were the only diners in there for a late lunch and service was very slow. The staff were very nice and the food was delicious. We had two types of curry, spring rolls, and a noodle dish. Forgot to take to photos. Ambiance was simple and nothing great but one of our party was fascinated by the roaming camera video if shopping in Thailand stores. Can get food spicy from 1-5. read more

Decided on a whim to pick up some Thai food (while on the way to Cultivaire) and ordered som tum, khao soi, and guey tiew gai. I can honestly say I was pleasantly surprised and I am extremely satisfied with everything we got. Everything was so flavorful & the portions were perfect (especially for my boyfriend...for me, they were huge!). I also requested that the som tum (papaya salad) be "Thai spicy" & MAN, I got exactly what I wished for. When we came to pick up the food, I was warmly greeted & it just made the experience so much friendlier and meaningful, especially during such trying times when we're all hidden behinds masks. But the point is, TRY THIS PLACE OUT! You won't regret it. I'd definitely come back. read more

Absolutely delicious! I ordered steamed dumplings, Tom Yum Soup (Shrimp), Green Curry (Shrimp), and a Iced Thai Tea!! Got all of it within 20 minutes hot and ready to eat! Fair warning, the spice level is REAL! I ordered my curry medium spice and it was very very spice for someone who's easing her way into spicier foods. So if you're sensitive to spice definitely go on the mild side, or if you're really into spice go for the spicy! The only cons are I only got like 4 pieces of shrimp in my curry, but honestly it would've been fine with absolutely no protein with how flavorful and yummy it was! And personally like the taste of the tea overpowering the coconut mild in a Thai tea and it was a bit more on the milkier side, but still overall a must try place! read more

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I made an order through Yelp thinking I could Depend on delivery and 15 Minutes after the delivery was supposed to be made I got a call Saying that Grubhub who I did not order through, said the order was complete. Don't use grub hub, just go straight to the restaurant. The manager did his best to get me the delivery, when that didn't happen, he arranged with grub hub who I couldn't reach to return my payment and for that I am grateful. read more

Great takeout experience. Ordered online and food was ready in 15 minutes. Also this food is DELICIOUS. We ordered the duck taco as an appetizer (came with two tacos), I had the Khao Soi, and my boo ordered guey tiew gai. He said the chicken in the guey tiew gai is off the chart - it was freshly seared and brought together the whole soup. The khao soi was also great - it's a creamy yellow curry but the spice combination is authentic and delicious. Duck tacos was a perfect app to order with the soup. Would order it again. We both ordered Level 2 spicy and it hit the place for me, had a little kick to it but nothing overwhelming (I'm a spice enthusiast too - so take this from my perspective). Will definitely be coming back! read more

This was my first visit to chez Novaks. This place has the best atmosphere l! The Chef and staff are friendly! Not to mention the food is spectacular! This is one you don't want to miss! Get some! read more

TL;DR - Received incomplete order, owner accused me of trying to steal. After picking up my order and coming back home, I realized that one of the items from my order (the kang kua prawns) was missing. Not a big deal since we ordered quite a bit of food. Before we sat down to eat, I gave the restaurant a quick call just to let me know about the missing dish. The person who answered the phone was immediately hostile and asked me to bring back the meal. When I pointed out that this made no sense as everything was fine asides from the one missing dish and that all that I was asking for is a refund of that dish, he got more defensive and told me that he had packed the meal himself and had included the kang kua prawns. After some more back and forth, he eventually accused me of trying to get a free dish from him by falsely claiming that it was missing. Too bad for them - I just moved in the area and love Thai food but they will NEVER see me again. read more

New go-to takeout spot in the neighborhood!! My husband and I ordered Moo Ping and Massamaan Curry to share- both dishes were amazing. Pork was tender and the sauce complemented it perfectly. The curry was complex and extremely tasty. The Thai iced tea was a bit sweet for me, but overall, pretty good. Everything was hot, fresh, and ready for pickup within 15 min. We will be back! :) read more

Impeccable Thai food - for the past 3 years I've been trying to find the best Thai restaurant in the city and this it is. I am a student studying away from home - born and raised in Thailand. I had nights where I needed to feel closer to home and this is the only restaurant I can count on. It encapsulates exactly what Thai food is balanced: sweet - sour - spicy. read more

Nine thai just opening up!!!!! Thai street food the pice was cheap the food was good you can't find it in town .. read more

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Fun little Thai restaurant with a limited menu of street food. Friendly service that is BYOB. There's a wine and spirits shop that is a couple blocks away if you forget to bring some with you. There were a couple items on the menu that were vegan and the server knew how to make it work for me. read more

The food tasted authentic and I enjoyed each dish. Tom Kha, som tum, khao soi and panang curry were all very delicious! This will be a new go to Thai spot for me. read more

I love being surprised by a restaurant. I had never heard of this place, didn't really look at too many pictures, and showed up. The best way I can explain this place is that it feels like you just went to a friend's house and are being treated to a meal in their home. It's a narrow restaurant, very cozy, but as I said homely. The wine glasses are plastic and the tables/chairs aren't fancy by any means. For food you get a great 25$ price fixed menu. Got the escargot and absolutely loved it. Not overpowering on the peppercorn and snail cooked well, didn't come out tough. For dinner got the duck leg - while I was hoping the portion was slightly bigger, it was delicious. The sauce paired really well with the meat and halfway through our meal, Chef Marc came over and talked with us about the place and the food. He's a great guy and apparently this is also a night spot as well. Interested to go back a second time and try some other dishes. This place is a well kept secret that I know will start to become more than that soon. read more

This place is so cute. I recently went to try out their brunch and it was fantastic. The gratin dauphinois was great. I loved the side salad that came with it. Really nice light lunch options. My friend got the croque monsieur and enjoyed it also. Chef Mark is amazing and always has the best recommendations. Also it's BYOB! read more

Nine Thai Kitchen - Gratin Dauphinois - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Lovely place, fantastic food, the chef is a local and will likely come by and say hi before cooking your food! The pre-fix menu is really solid. read more

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I ordered Sukhotai noodle and Moo Ping via delivery. Moo Ping + sticky rice taste good but not enough for $16, like do you think we're in Manhattan? And Sukhotai noodle, which is a noodle + soup menu, tastes okay but they gave me the noodle in a PAPER BOX instead of a plastic box. read more

Everything about last night was just perfect. "There is nothing better than good food and good company." Tina T. and I came here to catch up on what's been happening in our lives, and I'm so happy she suggested it. We got and liked the grilled avocado appetizer (Avocat grillé.) I ordered the broiled salmon fillet (Saumon sauvage à l'ananas) and she had the sautéed shrimp (Prawns de port royal.) We both enjoyed our choices very much. While devouring my delicious dinner, I had the chance to talk with Mark Solomon, the super-friendly chef-restaurateur, and learn some incredible things about how chez NOVAKS started. He kindly gave me a lovely shot of Turkish coffee. Even though I am not a big fan of French bistro, this French-Caribbean fusion was wonderful. - BYOB. - Shame the price is a bit hefty. The menu is prix fixe and includes an appetizer or dessert and an entrée. Four and Half Yelps. read more

Excellent Thai food, I was very pleasantly surprised. I've been walking past this place (which was formerly a French-themed bistro) and finally dropped in with a friend for lunch. We each had a different one of the tofu curry choices, which were also available in chicken or shrimp. Absolutely solid! These curries, at least, were as good as any I've tried in South Philly or Center City. read more