We order from here pretty regularly and it is consistently good. I love their papaya salad and usually do chicken red curry which is always great. They load it up with Thai basil and I love them for that. I personally think their spice levels get hot, quick, but I know lots of people like that. Everything we've tried thus far we've been super pleased with. Definitely our go to spot for Thai food. read more

Amazing yellow curry! First time here and I heard alot of hype about the "drunken noodles" my friends would get and I tried it and they were good! I got the yellow curry instead and it was AMAZING. One of my friends who always get the noodles even said he thought the yellow curry was better. Can't wait to come back ! read more

Southeast Kitchen - Yellow curry with chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Always have a good meal at southeast kitchen! Had shrimp drunken noodles lunch special that comes the soup. I liked better than the chicken. Spicy soup but delicious! Friend had the m...m...can't remember the name, but had a coconut flavor and was nice. She enjoyed her spring roll and I had the fried dumplings. They were good, but could have done without. Was FULL, but ate them later in day . Always good to Support local! read more

Southeast Kitchen - Shrimp drunken chicken (spicy) lunch special with spicy soup fried dumpling and coconut dish mm mmmm M...mamasan, maybe..very good. - Vietnamese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Oh my goodness! That drunken noodles is amazing. It's hot as all hell but that pain was worth it in the end. Lol seriously wish I could make this at home to have it once a month. Meaty spicy punch of flavor. It's a must try dish! Now on to my husband dish there really wasnt anything to it. He wasnt happy about it he felt it was plain. read more

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You won't have better Vietnamese + Thai in our area! They switched to takeout only since COVID. But honestly, with their food you just want to get cozy at home with it -- so it's a win win for all. Their takeout set up is efficient + the staff makes it a quick, easy process. You order online and wait out front of the building, and someone comes out to ask for your name -- they give you your order, and you're home before you know it. Love having them in the neighborhood + wish them continued success! read more

I truly wanted to give at least 4 stars, but I had to be honest. The food was good, but it was very Americanized if that makes sense. The wings were great, but the cultural Thai, and Vietnamese food was lacking. But again they are pleasing their audience which is typically a blue collar white American crowd, the Thai Tea, was horrible and that's me being nice. My wife is Cambodian from Ankor and she was very displeased with the Tea, and stated the food was good, but you can tell it's adjusted to the community. Definitely try the southwest wings though!!! read more

Southeast Kitchen - Some Good Looking Food, Ill Write My Review and Tell You What I Think. - Vietnamese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

This small spot is a shining example of how Southeast asian cuisine can be executed with love and skill. My fiancee and I had crispy spring rolls and grilled shrimp for an appetizer. The rolls we're perfectly seasoned with bean sprouts and juicy pork. The shrimp were coated in some sort of heavenly marinade, then chargrilled in a way that had those perfectly crisp grilled edges and the most tender meat, at the same time. For our entrees she had the curry salmon, which she loved. I had lemongrass beef with rice vermicelli. The beef had lightly sauteed onions in a, perfectly savory, coconut milk based sauce. Every dish showed the care that is missing from so many of the bigger restaurants. The kitchen crew at Southeast Kitchen is proud of the food they serve and it shows. I have one con and it's just a personal preference. I would liked to have had the sauces on our entrees thicker. They were too thin/soupy for my liking. We will definitely be coming back!!! read more

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Southeast Kitchen is absolutely a hidden gem. The quality of their food is on par with Thai restaurants in major cities. We have nearly worked our way through the entire menu and find all dishes flavorful and well prepared. Great thing is they ask how spicy you would like your dish. Especially enjoy their version of Drunken Noodles. All of the Curries are rich and flavorful. Put this on your must try list. It is so worth it. read more

I was in town for work and was getting the craving for some good Asian food. I did a quick search and was able to find this place as one of the higher rated joints around. I made my way over on a rainy afternoon to grab an early lunch. The joint itself is not very big nor was it overcrowded despite being near lunch time. Parking around the area can definitely be tricky so something to consider if you are trying to make your way over especially since there are other business around that would also compete with the parking space. The floor plan is open with tables on both sides of the room heading straight to the kitchen. The owner was in the joint that day and he was very friendly throughout the process while giving me recommendations on what to order. I was actually going to order a few of the rolls for an appetizer but he recommended the dumplings by stating they were handmade and fresh. I decided to go with the dumplings and a Beef Salad served with the vinaigrette chili sauce. I ordered everything to go and was able to bring it back to continue working. The salad was good and standard with fresh veggies cut up and the beef was char grilled well and with good flavor. The vinaigrette sauce was good for me but I could see the flavor complex being difficult for some people as it was very strong in the way it layered in flavors. The dumplings were in fact good and you could tell it was homemade. The soy sauce was also good and I recommend the steam as it cooked well and made me feel healthy as well haha. All in all, a good spot in Delaware and definitely appreciated the owner's friendliness and recommendations. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Fresh and tasty. Owner talked us into their steamed dumplings and they were definitely worth it. Pad Thai is husbands favorite, he enjoyed it. read more

Yelp recommended this place to us as Vegetarians and Vegans. Went there. V patronizing n rude person taking my order first mansplained to me that I'm not vegetarian but Vegan n kept trying to define it and then flat out said they had NOTHING on the menu for us nor could they make any effort to do anything. Nice V Nice read more

Southeast Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Southeast Kitchen, Southeast Asian cuisine. By the looks of it, it may come of as your typical asian restaurant, but let me tell you this restaurant meets all standards. I have been following this restaurant for many years now and every time I order, my expectations for the food always exceed. To the customer service, food quality, quantity and taste, I have never seen better. The menu has a wide variety of food. Personally, my favorite dish is the Pad Thai. It is full of flavor, ambrosial, savory yet the hint of lime enhances the flavor. I highly recommend the scrumptious dish for new consumers. The quantity of the food is filling, yet having enough for leftovers for lunch the next day. Visually, the food is mouthwatering and is the equivalent of how i perceive heaven. The customer service is astonishing. From my experience, the workers are friendly yet professional. Therefore, I highly recommend this restaurant. Everything is of a reasonable price and very much worth it. read more

Excellent Asian food. Crispy egg rolls, drunken noodles and chicken fried rice were all excellent. Will definitely be back.

If anyone knows me.... knows I enjoy a great flavorful broth or hearty soup. I must say whenever I order a good pho...makes me happy. read more

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My wife has grown tired of Pho Cali, our usual go-to for Vietnamese cuisine. So we haven't eaten Vietnamese food in a DE for a while. While Philly has a plethora of options, there are only a few in the First State. My co-worker lives near Southeast Kitchen, and he recommended we go there one day. I'd heard about it some time ago, but I'm rarely in this part of the city. We ordered takeout from their menu on the Internet (they don't have takeout menus). When we got there, parking was a little sparse. It's street parking, so you may have a tough time finding a spot during the day. Entering into the restaurant, you'll notice it's very clean and well organized. There's not a lot of tables, so takeout may be a better option. The food is very good. They make their spring rolls with rice paper, which I prefer over egg. I do prefer Pho Cali's bun a little more as they use a thicker noodle. But taste-wise it's comparable. Since my first visit, I've been back a half dozen times. I'd recommend the Drunken Noodles, spring rolls, and bun. read more

The place is not very big , nor is congested. They have around 6-10 tables and an almost open kitchen. The restaurant is quite tidy with big TV screens displaying some amazing food. The servers and hosts are professional and courteous. The food is really good. We ordered - Chicken Green curry - We asked for level 4 spicy and it was really hott and spicy. The ingredient of the curry tasted fresh and was just awesome.I would give 4.85/5 Drunken noodles- Agin level 4 spicy, which was bit too much for noodles , but did not taste bad.Would give it 4.7/5 Just be wary about the spice level. I guess a spice level of 3 would have been just great. Overall a great experience ! read more

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Okay i know this is long. I'm sorry. I just want to be thorough. And so I only write reviews when I'm super impressed with service and every once in a blue moon when I am completely APPALLED by the experience. Unfortunately, my first experience at this restaurant was the latter. And I honestly don't think I will be able to entirely express how dissatisfied I was with this experience. So I have had Southeast Kitchen food before as takeout & it was wonderful. Quality and portion wise, I had 0 complaints. And I'm aware of friends of mine with diet restrictions/allergies who speak highly about the owner and the quality of the food! HOWEVER, no one usually sits in to get the full experience. My friend came all the way down from New York today to spend time with me and another friend of ours... and the treatment that we got from the servers THE ENTIRE TIME was SO uncomfortable and unacceptable. I ordered the Thai Papaya salad. And my first concern when they brought it out was that it looked like maybe an appetizer or snack. It was literally 2 pieces of lettuce, with slaw & crushed peanuts on top of it, sitting in papaya juice. No exaggeration. I wish I took a picture because it was literally laughable. This 2 pieces of lettuce was a total of $10. So I try to call the server back to our table, he's conversing with his coworkers with a chicken wing in his hand. He sees me trying to get his attention, puts the wing down and comes to us. I asked the server if this was the $10 salad on the menu and he confirmed that it was, I said "Umm... I'm not paying $10 for this. (At this point he just immediately walked away and started talking to the hostess who just rolled her eyes and shook her head in disappointment at whatever he told her about me)... he stood around talking and didn't come back to the table until I made eye contact with him to ask "May I get something different?" (looking back i should have just asked for something different and left it there). He said "you mean like not eat that? no i don't think so because we already made it". My friend said "people don't send food back?" and he said "no we don't wanna waste it" So I said nothing in disbelief. He walked away and a minute later came back and without announcing took my plate and said "you can send it back"... That had already put a sour taste in my mouth. I ordered for the pad Thai instead. I asked what was in it and if there was any dairy or anything in it (I don't eat animal products and assumed that wouldn't be an issue with the raving reviews from my vegan/vegetarian friends). So I modified it to what I thought would be vegan. Lol it was brought out with egg in it. So my friend kindly asked to send it back for me because at this point I didn't want to get anything at all. I just felt like a bother, from the attitude of the server and no one there seemed to want to serve us. I honestly didn't want to order anything else. But the meal came out. I thanked them for the trouble and ate even though I wasn't hungry by this point. The entire time the server and his coworkers were all standing at the check out, staring at us and talking until we were finished our meals. As soon as I pull my card out of my wallet, the hostess comes over with the iPad and says nothing. She just stands there with iPad in hand until me and my friends all noticed, stopped talking, and she said "I'm sorry i just saw you pull out your card". And so without allowing us to see the receipt (there was a lot of changes and trouble and i understand that can be confusing and time consuming so I'd like to know that we are on the same page and that I'm not overpaying for a service I wasn't even satisfied with) OR asking if we were actually ready to pay, she attempted to take my card (and honestly i was so ready to go so i was gonna just pay) but my friend stopped us to confirm what we were charged for and it was all correctly summed up. Needless to say, they didn't get a hefty tip (and i am a strong believer in tipping servers well). I asked my friends if we could please leave because the workers were staring over at us, and making me feel super uncomfortable. All in all, my friends enjoyed their food. I enjoyed my pad thai. But the customer service and the overpriced salad was a no go for me. I honestly hope someone takes a picture of the salad so that you guys can see that I'm not a crazy lady haha read more

Southeast Kitchen - This is the "Thai Papaya Salad". How much would you be willing to pay for this? - Vietnamese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Five stars. Everything is to to go now. Everything is phenomenal. Service is great. The food is awesome. I've stopped over 3 times now and food tastes better with each time I stop over. Hidden gem this place is, a delicate balance of traditional Vietnamese flavor and deliciousness. read more

Best Vietnamese food out side of the city. The spring rolls are killer the salt and pepper chicken a must . The tofu dishes are outstanding. I never like the noodles but that's me. The vermicelli bowls area great value and big enough for two. Ask for the Bowl with grilled chicken in lemon grass sauce. It's not on the menus but it's amazing. The owner loves what he does and it shows in every bite. read more

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If you're tired of fried and boring "Asian" and you want some straightforward, no nonsense food, this is where you go. Best part is the spice level (1-5) is actually right. I love a good amount of spice and 3 was perfect and I would probably go to 4, but I loved it. read more

Spring rolls were crispy and chewy. Yum! We had chicken basil and chicken pad khing. It was very good and spicy. Loved the huge mushroom chunks in pad khing. I was sweating by the end bc it was so spicy. Loved it! read more

Southeast Kitchen - Chicken basil - Vietnamese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

A friend recommended this place to me. I came here with friends for dinner. One of my friends is big on spicy and the food he ordered was definitely spicy to his liking. Everything on the menu I wanted to order. Food we ordered was delicious. The service was good. The space is simple and clean. I definitely will be coming back. read more

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We tried the spicy coconut shrimp and shrimp lot na. The portions are small and the food is overpriced. My spicy coconut shrimp wasn't saucy enough to eat with the rice it came with. There were about 4 shrimp on the plate. The lot na was underwhelming. Shrimp spring rolls were bland. Somehow we spent $37 on food. Later that night, we were chugging pepto bismol because were both sick from the food. read more

Southeast Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

This is a very unassuming place. the atmosphere is less than desired. However the food makes up for what it lacks in Ambience. Sevice is OK but it's to be expected and they bring your food out when it's ready not altogether. It comes out quickly so each person doesn't have to wait that long to get their meal . Don't come here if your expecting five-star service and a beautiful atmosphere. Come here if you're expecting great food and enjoy eating read more

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Came here on a Tuesday night. Very very casual environment ..... the vibe is somewhere between a coffee house and Qdoba. The food is better. We had several items and shared them around between us. Masaman curry, pad thai, drunken noodles, pho, fried dumplings, crispy egg roll. It was all good and would be terrific as takeout food. I particularly liked the shrimp drunken noodles and crispy egg roll. To me the Pho was incredibly bland but I have NO idea how it should taste. Service was very friendly. It's BYOB but honestly the atmosphere is not alcohol inspiring .... more casual than that. read more

My wife and I have enjoyed the food at Southeast Kitchen no less than 20 times over the past few years. Pad Thai is a menu favorite of mine, but you can't go wrong. Top notch... read more

Great Thai!! I have been wanting a massaman curry which is usually not unusual or hard to find but it seemed so in this area. Well I really hit the right place! The curry was delicious!! Even got the beef lettuce wraps and those were basically a whole meal! The pickup seemed a little unusual, but I respect they are still exercising caution and the food was what mattered and it was outstanding! They even worked with my weird requests on ingredients. read more

Wish they open for dining. Miss dining in there. Love their appetizers and steak pho is my go to and always had a great service

I never noticed this restaurant before because when I take a walk out from work, it is in the opposite direction on Delaware Avenue from the strip mall. When everyone started talking about Southeast Kitchen though, I figured I had to try it one day. Southeast Kitchen is an unpretentious affair. One might not notice it at first because even the restaurant sign is plain and small. And that simple / barebones motif continues into the interior as well. There are just a few tables for dine-in customers and a counter where you place your order. You can see the cooks working in the kitchen. I tried the Drunken Noodles with chicken. I thought it was pretty good -- spicy but not burning, with a more-than-adequate portion size of noodles and chicken. Service was cordial too. I'd definitely try it again the next time I'm up to a half-mile lunch walk from work. read more

Southeast Kitchen - Drunken Noodles with chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Love the wings here! They come with a sweet spicy sauce covering a crunchy fried coating on ginormous meaty wings. They are one-of-a-kind and a definite must try. Hubs gets the panang curry every time we're there and my two go-to's are the pad sew (flat noodles in a yummy soy sauce) and the pho. I also love their spring rolls in vermicelli noodles and the pan-fried noodles. This is the best asian spot in Delaware and they are also BYO which is a big deal. read more

Southeast Kitchen - Steak pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

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This is our first time trying this place...food is absolutely delicious...perfect blend of spicy and flavor...we got Pad Thai, Pad Khring and chicken fried rice...portions are generous as well...definitely recommend to all... read more

I am goving tbis place a 5 based on how good the food is, how large the portions are for the price and where it is located. I am from NYC where there are tons of excellent food options both expensive and reasonably priced. I have not found comparable food in very many places Delaware. I no longer eat out or order in very often due to finances, have lived within walking distance of this spot for a year, didn't feel like cooking and gave it a try. I do not like spicy food so I ordered the chicken drunken noodles with no spice. Delicious! Flavorful, the noodles were cooked right and I love the addition of actual thai basil. I also ordered 5 of the southeast wings because of the great reviews but one cannot order them with no spice. However, they only have a slight kick which goes so well with the sweetness and crispy texture. Delicious! I look forward to trying something else! The noodles will last me at least one more meal. I didn't mind ordering online and picking it up, but like I said, I live a 5 minute walk from the place. Highly recommend! read more

The food was underwhelming. I read the reviews and though I would give it a try. I ordered: - pork rice platter; crispy spring roll - salmon special - kitchen dumplings (steam) the pork was too hard, overcooked and the salmon was too soft - undercooked, almost raw like. The dumplings was chewy. To make matters more bitter, the waiter spilled the soy sauce while setting the dishes on the table and didn't say a word and just left. I left like this place was trying way too hard to be a place for a hipster. The only redeeming moment was when the chef or owner came to our table and asked us in Vietnamese - "how was your meal?" I couldn't answer him directly but just smiled. Oh well - be ware of this de la ware "viet/thai" place... :) read more

It's a freaking mad house in here on the weekends. but the food is worth the nonsense. They don't answer the phone but you can tell they are short staffed. read more

Vegetarian wraps are awesome Pork vermicelli wraps excellent Nice People Good Food reasonably priced and on time read more

I just moved in the area and heard this place was "amazing." The service was great, as people mentioned, but the food was mediocre at best. My girlfriend and I ordered the spicy southeastern wings, which were decent. They seemed kind of cheap, like the meat kind of falls off in chunks type, but the sauce was pretty good: sweet and spicy. We were told the crunchy spring rolls were the best thing from the couple sitting next to us, but they were pretty mediocre, not really too much flavor, even with the fish sauce. And the PAD THAI oh my god... I thought this was gonna be great, but no.... it was terrible. It was so dry, completely lacking in any flavor besides the heavy peanut/sesame shredding that completely overpowered the dish. I was heavily disappointed and didn't even finish. I asked for a box just to be polite and then threw it out later. read more

I came here for lunch on a weekday and could quickly tell that this is a go-to spot for many locals. There were police officers eating there, along with other community members. Had a great local feel to it. The service came up a bit short...it wasn't clear when I walked in whether this was a place where you order at the counter, or sit down and wait for table service. It was a bit awkward as I figured out what to do, and the host/server could have been more helpful. Other than that, the food was good but not spicy like advertised and lacking a bit in flavor. Portion seemed on the small side as well. read more

Southeast Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - Wilmington, Delaware

Alright, Alright! The elusive 5 star rating has made it to Southeast Kitchen! This BYOB is simply wonderful, and while it started as my go-to takeout joint, I now love dining in. In an area full of mediocre restaurants I think Southeast really stands out. The owner and his staff are super friendly, helpful with menu suggestions and are just terrific people if you ask me! My suggestions : Bahn Mi. These are delicious, I always order one, regardless of how many things I've already ordered. The roll is toasted to perfection and the pickled veggies scream greatness. The salt and pepper shrimp or tofu. OMG, if you're reading this....o r d e r n o w . So great. The Basil & Shanghai Baby Bok Choy -another perfect dish. the flavors, all of the flavors, perfect. The pad thai, red curry, summer rolls, and bok choy are delicious as well. Yes, I'm hype this place, but what they are doing in the kitchen is nothing less than superb. As frequent as I go, there is still a large portion of menu that I haven't yet tried. Vegetarian friendly, fair prices, and a superb product has made me into a huge fan! Kudos SK, you're the best in Wilmington. read more

This restaurant is constantly fantastic. Truly authentic vietnamese cuisine. I recommend baby bak choy, drunken noodles, beef vermicelli and really everything on the menu. read more

Thai basil fried rice is very good! The only thing is this place is a little expensive for the portion size, but it is worth it to me.