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    Chanpen Thai Cuisine

    4.4 (849 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Shari B.

    Great food great service great prices! You get a scoop of ice cream when finished with food which I loved. Things to note some food is very spicy which I loved. So those who don't want spicy food needs to be aware of what they ask for. Any item with a pepper by it can only be made with spice.

    John S.

    Spacious! Friendly service and good food. Green papaya salad was great and aa well as the drunken noodles (had the lunch special). Price was reasonable. I have visited the Broadway location - will have to visit both a few times to determine whether they are comparable.

    Pa-Nang Curry
    Melissa L.

    Came back for lunch and everything was absolutely delicious. We especially loved the seafood coconut tom kha soup. it was so flavorful and comforting. The lunch specials are such a great deal, very affordable and definitely worth it. I also really appreciate that they still include complimentary soup and ice cream scoop afterward. Service is always quick and efficient.

    Elicia N.

    What an absolutely delicious treat. My friend introduced me to his favorite Thai restaurant in town and it did not disappoint! We shared fresh shrimp appetizers, the coconut soup level 1 spice, Drunken Noodles low spice, and Thai toast and everything was exceptional. Everything was great, the Drunken Noodles were delicious, I might have wanted a few extra noodles but no complaints! Flavor was wonderful. The Thai toast tasted a bit like deep fried mozzarella sticks so I probably wouldn't get that again but it was fun to try. I appreciate the low spice levels. The only suggestion I would have is that noise travels very fast inside so to ask louder parties to keep their voices down a little bit if possible and to be mindful not to drag chairs has it made it a little harder to enjoy a peaceful meal but the food more than made up for the noise :-)

    Fall 2025, Fried Rice, Chicken added total $14.95!!!
    Kathleen K.

    We discovered this place a while back as we were passing through Tempe & wanting some Thai for take out.. this place had great reviews so of course give it a try! Well we loved it & every time passing through that'd be our spot to grab our Thai take out... except after this last visit we'll now be driving right by it! Sunday afternoon we were in the mood for Thai but this time we made a special trip because it's been almost a year since we've been here & we missed it! I walked in to place my order around 4 in the afternoon & there were only a couple of tables of diners, they had new menus... switched from the black menus to white menus plus the prices went up!! Now I'm hoping that's all that's changed, oh please! Once we got home as I've unpackaged the food I just couldn't believe my eyes! For what I just spent & the food they gave me I was beyond unsatisfied! The fried rice was gummy in texture with hardly any bean sprouts & zero green onions or peas, $15 REALLY.... All they gave me was rice, chicken, egg & then they sprinkled in some bean sprouts, thank you so kind! I ordered the mixed vegetable stir fry with chicken added for $19, are you joking is all I could say when I looked at it! Oh my I felt like I was just completely ripped off, out of all the veggies they gave me 1 piece of bok choy & endless bamboo shoot, a couple of pieces of broccoli, tons of carrot & a few corn... are you kidding me people! Yes we're all feeling grocery store prices but give me my share of what I'm paying for, come on! My husband just opened his box of wings, he sighed then said forget it let's just eat... we'll find another Thai restaurant. On that note I couldn't agree more, very disappointed!

    The scrumptious, savory Fried Wonton (10 Pcs).
    Jeff B.

    First time eating in at Chanpen but we have ordered delivery many times. We arrived at 12:45 on a Wednesday and it was 3/4 full. We were cheerfully greeted and seated right away. After reading all of the wonderful reviews, I decided to add the fried wontons to our regular order of Larb, Yellow Curry Chicken and Pad Thai. Our server quickly brought us cucumber water and cabbage soup. She then took our order and it arrived in about 10 mins. In all, it came to $50.59 plus tip. The ambiance inside Chanpen was a mix: Thai decor, very subtle Thai music but not enough to drown out the conversations, black and tan booths with very hard benches. It wasn't unappealing, just different. The Wontons that came were better than I expected. They were fried to a gentle crisp, so still a little chewy. They were savory, with a chicken mix and no cream cheese. I loved them. The Larb was disappointing because she thought I said beef salad, not beef Larb. The salad itself was okay, just not what we wanted. The Curry was very standard curry, with large chunks of potato, creamy coconut milk and sliced chicken. The Pad Thai was good except, even though the menu stated it came with four shrimps, it only had one. We were also served a small scoop of tangerine sorbet, which cleansed our palettes just right. I had been curious about the prices, since they seemed rather low. It was because they were lunch specials and were half-portions. All-in-all, it was a decent meal but with a couple of execution flaws. I'll be back.

    Papaya Salad with Shrimp
    Cathal B.

    We have been here many times for lunch, but we recently got a take-out for the first time. It was very good food and everything was solid, flavorful Thai food. The Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles were fantastic, the crispy chicken was not at all crispy,but still good, and the spring rolls (shrimp rolls) were ok. I would recommend this restaurant, it is a nice, authentic, family-run restaurant and worth supporting.

    Michelle D.

    This is one of the most authentic Thai restaurants in the Valley. The food is consistently delicious, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. Every dish we've tried has been amazing, and they always deliver the perfect balance of flavors and spice. The menu covers everything from soups and appetizers to entrées and desserts, and honestly, it's hard to go wrong. We've probably ordered about 75 percent of the menu at this point, and every single dish has been a hit. The service is great, and the space is large enough to comfortably accommodate bigger groups, which is a huge plus. We actually drive from the East Valley just to eat here because not many Thai restaurants live up to this level of quality and authenticity. The atmosphere is quiet, relaxed, and enjoyable perfect for both a casual dinner or bringing someone who really loves authentic Thai food. You can confidently take a Thai food fanatic or someone looking for a truly authentic experience here, knowing they'll leave happy.

    Pad Thai **
    Kathleen W.

    Very solid Thai food place with an upgraded ambience to its sister. It's spacious with cozy seating and servers were nice. I love the generous portions and flavor here. The fried wontons are filled with chicken and are an addicting appetizer. I got the noodle soup which had a strong, flavorful broth and plenty of rice noodles to fill my cravings. I would get this dish again and again. We also got the pad Thai and sweet and sour chicken, again, all very solid. Not pictured, we also got the Thai tea last minute and this was the only thing that was okay and could probably pass on. I literally crave the dishes here and can't wait to try more items on their menu.

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    Steve M.

    Hungry while shopping, not a great idea, that's why you consult Yelp! See what the people say.... 4.5 so let's do this.. Start with fried wonton (these have chicken) , then Red curry with combo meat (Beef, Chicken & pork) #5 hot & Stir fried teriyaki beef. Good food, great service & feels like they bring the Thai vibe from home, authentic. Corner of a strip mall, plenty of parking & 35 or so tables.

    outside at night
    Jay P.

    A special place owned by special people, authentic thai food made by thai owners. They have a large menu with some interesting finds I haven't seen anywhere else. Location is in a small strip mall in Tempe with plenty of parking. We went twice on our trip to AZ and it was full of people at 6pm and there was even a surprising amount of people at 3:30 pm. Ka-Ree Puff appetizer: Homemade thai pastry stuffed with curry powder, chicken and potato served with cucumber sauce. Delicious with light flaky crust and savory inside. Khi Mao Pasta: Unique twist on Drunken Noodles, they use squid ink pasta tossed with light and dark soy sauce, oyster sauce and fish sauce. Comes with bell peppers, shrimp, large squid rings, and thai basil. Gai Pad Krapow: My friend recommended this and I'm glad we tried it. It's ground chicken, thai basil, spices that's been stir fried and then topped with 2 eggs. Very good over white rice with a very unique spice mixture I haven't tasted before.

    Tom yum soup
    Ruthie R.

    Ordered takeout from here and had the tom yum soup and the Thai wings. I did the spicy number 2 and it was quite spicy. I am glad I didn't do the medium. But the taste was really good. I added tomato quarters and ginger as I was feeling under the weather and it truly hit the spot. I also added the chicken for protein and it was a bit dry and tasteless but the soup and the veggies and herbs made the broth very good. Definitely is a top tom yum soup for me. Also for the price its very reasonable, although I do wish the price included rice. It did not. It was separate. The wings were okay. Also a bit small and not as sauced as I would have liked. But the taste was really good. It was like a soy garlic flavor. For about 11 bucks it just didn't seem worth the price for 6 small wings. Overall it was really good soup, quite hearty with the mushrooms which is a good sign and a good flavor. I'd definitely come back and order here again.

    Pad Thai and Red Curry
    Emilie G.

    Great food and ambiance! Loved the atmosphere and the food was filling, great service as well.

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    My favorite Thai restaurant!!!!! I would eat here every day if I could. Vegetarian Pad Thai and green curry are my favorites.

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    Great food and service! Both my wife and I were very happy with the flavour and portion sizes. Just became our top choice for Thai.

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