I'm mad they don't give you that many shrimp. Should I be? Perhaps not, but I'll write about that. 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. read more

Circles Contemporary Asian - Pad Thai Shrimp (no egg) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Fine option for Thai takeout. Pad thai was better than most in terms of portion size. Not terribly flavorful but pretty well done and with a ton of crab. Pad see ew I preferred as I always will. This also was just okay in the flavor profile. read more

Circles Contemporary Asian - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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2.5. To put this review in context, I used to love this place. Most people I know who enjoy Thai food, loved this place. Sadly, things have deteriorated. The quality of ingredients, freshness, preparation, attention to detail, taste.....all suffering a significant decline. Perhaps current economic conditions and cost of goods plays a role, but, to be honest, the decline was happening before the recent economic upheaval. I'll be curious to see if this restaurant is still in business 6 months from now. read more

They RUINED their curried crab rangoon by changing it to a cheaper alternative. Worst decision ever , it was my favorite place and now I could care less about them unless they bring the quality back read more

I don't even know where to begin with this lol I ordered from here on Uber eats and I have never had a dish look like this. It looks like a kfc bowl I ordered the massaman curry which I've ordered from other Thai restaurants and this one just looked like it was chaotic and thrown together last minute. read more

Circles Contemporary Asian - Massaman Curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Absolutely amazing takeout spot! Peanut noodles with tofu and crispy tofu with peanut sauce are my addictions!!! I reorder from here faithfully! read more

Order from Grubhub, absolutely nasty coconut soup!! The soup had chunks or red onion and green bell peppers I have never seen that ever! The broth was .5% coconut and the rest was water and sugar! Absolutely disgusting food! And the whole meal was nasty!!! Save your money and go elsewhere! If I could give -5 stars I would! read more

I place my order through Uber Eats. The food came as scheduled. Summer rolls with shrimp : there are three of them in one order. Perfect balance of vermicelli and the veggies. Thai basil is the dominant flavor. For my the key of good summer roll is in the dipping sauce. It's an ok sauce My favorite Thai dessert is mango sticky rice. The sliced mango are very sweet and fresh. Unfortunately the sticky rice is very dense and missing the crucial part of the dessert : cream of coconut. read more

Circles Contemporary Asian - Mango Sticky Rice. No cream of coconut - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The food is 7/10. They have good portion sizes and their service is fast and friendly. read more

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I ordered takeout from Circles and had a good experience. I ordered several dishes to be able to eat off of for a few days. I started out with an order of Vegetable Spring Rolls which were good but pretty oily. Entrée-wise, I got the Green Curry with Tofu - I got medium spice and it was pretty spicy compared to "Mediums" at other places in the city. I also got the Eggplant Stir Fry (Mild) which was super flavorful. The portions were generous and fed me for 4 meals. All in all, a solid, reasonably priced choice for Thai takeout in South Philly! read more

Spent nearly $50 cause I was too hungry to wait for Pattaya Thai Cuisine to open- should have just stayed hungry; The lemongrass soup was literally sweetened and greasy dish water. Papaya salad was Cole slaw made with sweet lemon juice instead of mayo and they put tomatoes in it! Mango sticky rice had to be made from yesterday-old mango and chewy not sticky rice. The Pad Thai might have been the only edible thing but it was missing something. Truly a waste of my money and appetite read more

Circles Contemporary Asian - Waste of $ ; Pad Thai, Lemongrass Soup, Papaya Salad and Mango Sticky Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I ordered takeout from Circles a few days ago, and was impressed with how fresh the food was. I ordered the mild version of their Pad Thai with chicken because I was scared of the spice level, but it tasted like it was missing some of that tamarind flavor, so next time I'll try it with medium heat. The Crab Rangoons were a bit chewy but came with 4 large pieces and paired well with the sweet and sour sauce. Overall a great value for the price! read more

Circles Contemporary Asian - Pad Thai - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The Pad See Ew is one of my new favorites. I chose mild spice level and the flavor was great. Generous amount of egg and overall good portion size for the price. read more

Circles Contemporary Asian - Pad See Ew - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best Thai food around in my opinion. Always generous and delicious with the portions and the staff are always nice

I was in Thailand for two weeks. I love the food there. I found a takeout close to my home. I've been there five times. Enjoyed every meal that I have gotten out of there. I feel like I'm back in Thailand. read more

excellent experience! ordered takeout with four friends and we were all satisfied with out meals. generous portion sizes left great leftovers. i ate the hot chicken pad thai and can verify it is not too hot but definitely safer than the thai hot. one friend was surprised when she had no egg in her meal but realized it was probably because she ordered vegan tofu instead of regular tofu. this was a mistake on her end but be aware of this when ordering vegetarian vs vegan meals. takeout system was quick and i'd highly recommend eating here! read more

This place used to be good. Not sure what happened. My chicken is green. Food quality went way down hill I'm disappointed read more

Circles Contemporary Asian - Green curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ordered take out from this place, and let me tell you, it was wonderful! Tasty, great portions and fresh food. Definitely, great food, will be ordering again. read more

Just ordered and ate some chicken pad Thai and some buns. Delicious food and a good price. Glad to have found it since I love Thai takeout but haven't found a good and well priced spot since moving to Philly. I knocked a star off because the food is good, not great. It's above average and so it's a safe bet. I think what made it not GREAT for me was just a little lacking in flavor. I do recommend this as a takeout place, not as somewhere to take out of town friends :) read more

Have gotten takeout here quite a few more time during quarantine and I am changing to 5 stars. The food always comes so fast, hot, fresh, and delicious. Favorites: pad Thai, crab fried rice, crab and pork dumplings, chicken satay, red curry, Thai beef salad. All so good. I will continue ordering. read more

Circles Contemporary Asian - Thai Beef Salad, Crab Fried Rice, Crab and Pork Dumplings, Pad Kee Mow, Cheesesteak Spring Roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Finally got the courage to try "thai hot" on my Pad See Ew and it did not disappoint, I was struggling through it but it was delicious as usual. I've only ever had delivery so I can't speak on the service, but food always arrives perfect and my deliveries have always arrived early.. ps. tip those folks extra - it's rough out there read more

Okay. . Okay. ..OKAY! This place is unreal when it comes to true authenticity, Circles you have won me over with your Thai cuisine. What to expect when entering Circles? A nice cozy atmosphere, with a home like feel to it is what you'll experience. Oh and again let us not forget what else Circles offers you. Banging Thai food, pretty much Circles is on point ! Lets dive into this review before I go crazy like, Chip Kelly to the Eagles 2015 roster. Our appetizers we had gone with Crab Rangoon, along with Crab and Pork dumplings. Crab Rangoon ~ These were simply delicious with a curry cheese mixed with the crabmeat. This is a must order, plus with that sweet plum sauce they give you is pretty damn good. Crab and Pork dumplings~ Stuffed with nice healthy pieces of crab mixed with shredded pork is what you'd expect to bite into! These were pan seared to perfection, with a soy vinegrette to make anyone go crazy. AMAZEballs, this is another must order. The Main course. The meal I went with was Spicy Drunken Noodles with chicken , or better known as a Pad Kee Mow. Oh my goodness this was delicious. An ensemble of flavors that will rock your world with the perfect amount of spice. That garlic taste that is not over powering, with that basil flavor that will erupt like Mt. Vesuvius . I'm pretty sure your taste buds will be doing the "bull dance" feeling the flow with every bite. Mixed with chicken and vegetables this is perfectly blended with the right amount of spices will put a smile on your face, that and a slight moan. If you need to, you can amp up the heat factor with their house made hot peppers they offer, along with other sides. I do love a spicy kick that will intensify my experience. I almost forgot to mention while you're waiting for you meal, which is not long. They prepare your meal across the street, this is where the kitchen is located. Don't be surprised when you see the waitress coming in and out with a tray of deliciousness. You can also order take out across the street in case you are on the go. The service was great, the establishment is clean and they'll treat you right. A great BYOB joint that serves an awesome Thai Ice Tea that is refreshing while you enjoy your meal. read more

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We've been ordering takeout from here for years! And for some reason I haven't done a review, Shame on me! My co workers and I consider this our go to place for Thai food. Many authentic Thai dishes, quick delivery and I haven't had one person dislike their dish. From pad Thai to pumpkin curries and their unique crab rangoons (they have a touch of curry in them, best in the city) we have enjoyed all of their food! I recently discovered that their crab rangoons pair beautifully with a red blend and I was in foodie heaven! Only thing is their prices can be on the higher side but definitely check out their lunch specials to give the place a try! read more

Amazing dinner tonight!! I got the chicken pad see ew and spring rolls. Everything arrived hot and was absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend ordering from Circles if you live in the area! read more

Was craving pad Thai during one of the coldest nights of November so stopped here on my way home. Unfortunately no heat in the place, so best to order ahead and pick it up when it's ready instead of ordering and waiting there like I did. Place smelled heavenly, though, so it was kinda worth it. Ordered a mild chicken pad Thai since every place does spice different and I didn't wanna ruin my palate just in case. Also got the fried crab and pork dumplings (had the option of fried or steamed. Those two items with a can of soda was about $24 which felt a little on the high end but this place came recommended so I accepted it. Food was bomb. Seriously great pad Thai (in a huge portion) with a lime wedge on the side for added flavor. I probably could have used more lime. But that pad Thai was really delicious. Felt like sit-down restaurant quality and the ingredients were really fresh. Kicking myself for not ordering the shrimp one instead. Dumplings were SO good, just crispy enough and packed full of flavor. Will definitely order delivery or takeout from here again. read more

We love Circles Thai! It's our go to for delivery whenever we don't feel like cooking. Delivery is always fast and accurate. Pad Thai is a staple, but we also love their cheesesteak egg rolls, and veggie stir fry. read more

Have been here many times and loved it, but unfortunately ordered from here last night and there was a bug in my takeout. read more

Circles Contemporary Asian - chopsticks and vegetables - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This was hands down the best delivery experience I've ever had and one of the best meals I've had in philly. The general Thai chicken is incredible. Chicken satay and seitan satay is awesome too. Pad Thai was perfect. I highly recommend this spot. Pineapple fried rice the last time we ordered was also fantastic. Only thing that was disappointing was the crab Rangoon that had way too much of a curry flavor. The general Thai chicken is so good they deserve 5 stars! read more

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This is definitely one that I would ideally give a 3.5 to rather than the 4 I settled on...but it's trending up after my order this past Friday. The Circles chain is my gf's default Thai place because she finds their Pad Thai reliable and that and appetizers are mostly what she likes to order from Thai restaurants. I tend to order curries and never don't enjoy them, but also haven't tended to be blown away by them or to come come away with strong impressions one way or the other. It had settled into my view as a safe but unremarkable Thai spot. Well we ordered with another couple over the weekend and I branched out of the "Curry" section of the menu to explore "Chef Alex Recommends." It's frankly loaded with a bunch of dishes I'm now curious about, from salmon and duck variations on Pad Thai to different curries. I opted for the Northern Kow Soi Curry and it was the best thing I've ever had from any Circles. It was an vibrant, orange-yellow sauce and the whole dish was brilliantly loaded with flavor. At the "Medium" spice level, there was a pleasant heat but nothing that walloped me on first bite or required any adjusting to dive into. In delivery form, it came as the whole braised chicken leg, edamame ravioli (!) pickled greens, onions, and crispy noodles in a main container, with the curry itself in a separate container to be poured on top. I ate it with a side of white rice. The dish would have been killer as just the chicken leg, rice, pickled greens, and curry sauce alone - it reminded me of the kind of thing that gets served in a lot of Southeast Asia as street or small restaurant food. The crispy noodles were fine, but the dish could lose them as long as you have rice on the side, IMO...maybe I'd have just preferred fewer. But then they added in those ravioli. I didn't know what to expect from Thai ravioli, but I turned out glad I had faith, because they elevated an already fantastic (and filling) dish to pretty rarefied air for me. The three or four that came with the order were a good size, wonderfully soft textured, and had just a hint of sweetness that worked nicely with the sharper flavors of the curry and greens. The dish is the reason I'm leaving this review and rounded up to 4 stars rather than down to 3. Actually, the other new thing I ordered was pretty bad, which I guess shows that I value a great dish over a poor one in deciding my ratings. It also helped that the bad dish was an appetizer. But no way around it, the Crispy Tofu was as bland and unsatisfying as people who don't eat tofu are always assuming it's going to be. The portion size was good, but there was no way I had any interest in even coming close to finishing the little fried triangles - they were as flavorless as it gets, and the sweet chili sauce was in no way up to the task of making them interesting or enjoyable. Where apps are concerned, I think I'll be sticking with...well, just about any of the other items in the "Starters" menu, because most of the rolls, dumplings, satays, etc I've had over the years are good. But oh boy, I will be steering clear of that Crispy Tofu going forward. My cumulative experiences with Circles have probably come out to just "above average" but after they knocked that Kow Soi Curry out of the park like on my latest order, I have a whole new reservoir of optimism about continuing to explore the menu that actually has me excited for my next Circles meal. read more

Overpriced portions, wildly inconsistent quality, and most recently a delivery driver told me they weren't carrying change when I opted for a cash payment...Circles has drastically gone downhill since I started going in 2014. read more

Amazing food. Truly a hidden gem in south philly! Prices are reasonable and the people are very kind. It's my #1 go to for takeout and have been ordering for years read more

I called to make sure they could make the lemongrass soup and pad Thai vegan, and they confirmed. I placed an order on door dash and when I went in to pick it up, I asked the young man again it was vegan, and he said yes. Unfortunately, when I got home and checked the pad Thai there was eggs in it. When I called the restaurant, they said they could make another one but I had to pick it up. They have no drivers for delivery. Needless to say, very disappointing. read more

Circles is my favorite Thai place in the city!! The crab rangoon is the best and the pad Thai never disappoints

Circles is a cozy Thai restaurant located in what I felt was far from city life. We ordered quite a few items of the menu and they were extremely flexible modifying food to our needs. The servers were friendly and the food was delicious. Much different than California Thai, but still so yummy! I recommend anyone to try this restaurant! read more

Circles Contemporary Asian - Coconut Soup aka Tom Kha with tofu. Extremely flavorful, but the tofu was too thick for soup. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This is my go to spot for Thai takeout. I've always picked my food up and it's always hot and fresh. During quarantine I've gotten my food delivered twice and I received it in a timely manner and it was good as expected both times. The food is always flavorful and consistent. My only peev is the price of the curries, in my opinion they are a little pricey and to add a protein it is extra. Overall, I recommend this place for tasty Thai food. read more

I used to frequent this place and lived next door before it turned into a Thai food take out spot! And let me tell you, it's a great addition to the developing community. Food- pad saew- generous portion. Flavors were so good, not too "soy saucy" with a lot of beef! So damn good Crab Rangoon- filled with an interesting gathering of flavors and textures from creamy cream cheese to crunchy perfectly fried doughy crust to an interesting kick of Indian curry flavors. Quite interesting. Great appetizer if you aren't too choosy about your Rangoons. It was surprisingly good and worked! Vegetable stir fry in peanut sauce- i was a bit skeptical because peanut sauce and veggies? There's no way their sauce is that great.. BUT I was surely wrong! I ordered this for my sister n had to sneak a taste.. I couldn't stop eating after the first bite! LOL. This dish is so delicious and yes, their peanut sauce is that damn good. Unsure of what else the peanut sauce consisted of but it wasn't overpowering or thick like the peanut sauce we use for summer rolls. Summer rolls- vegetable rolls I ordered and they were regular rolls. Very good and healthy! Definitely give it a try here! read more

We love Circles! We've been fans ever since they opened this original location. We now just stop by for takeout because unfortunately the dining area has closed which is a true shame as Point Breeze is really booming and will continue to do so. My kids beg for Circles!!! The tofu corn fritters are their favorite. They can really house those suckers!! They are incredible! Fried golden goodness filled with creamy tofu, oozing cheese and corn. They come with what looks like a duck sauce for dipping with a chunk of lump crab in it. You MUST try them! Even if you're not a fan of tofu, do it!!! Do It! We have never been disappointed by Circles. I'm pretty sure between my entire family we have had every single dish on the menu. No joke. My brother who lives in Thailand for several years gives it the thumbs up so that says something. Personally, as a vegan, I drool over the seitan burrito!! Oh my goodness I'm craving it now. Literally drooling. It's huge, inexpensive and delicious!!! Grilled seitan, curry rice, and edamame puree with seasonal greens! It's incredible. It's also a zillion calories I'm sure, but definitely worth the extra dance class needed to burn it off! Their pumpkin curry is another favorite! It's not the prettiest dish, but it sure is tasty! A must try especially in cooler weather!! The massaman and pineapple currys are great too. The eggplant is yummy as is the vegan salad and summer rolls. The papaya salad does have fish sauce. They once made it for me without however. Can't hurt to ask. We all highly recommend Circles! You can't go wrong with any dish! Make sure to leave some room for mango sticky rice! I personally like this location better than Northern Liberties. The food is ready fast and they do deliver! read more

I love Asian food, okay? And between myself, who waitressed at Chinese and Thai restaurants in college and my boyfriend, who studied abroad in Beijing, we eat a lot of it. A friend met me at Circles this past Friday night for dinner at 7:30. I had heard amazing things via Yelp- that it was South Philly's favorite take-out spot and the establishment had recently opened a dining room. I hopped on the bus with a half-empty bottle of wine (classy, right?) and kept my eyes peeled for Circles. The place was empty. Strange, I thought, for a Friday night. It didn't scare me though- I knew the food would be good. And boy, was it. We started with summer rolls. Three fatties stuffed with fresh ingredients and wrapped in perfectly chewy rice paper. Drunken noodles with chicken and panang curry with tofu (ordered "white girl spicy") followed shortly after. They were the BEST drunken noodles I've had in Philadelphia, hands down- chock full of veggies and not too greasy. The panang was also excellent, though I wish they used string beans instead of peas. Note: Apparently they have both fried and soft tofu, which I learned about after the fact- you can specify when you order. Suddenly it was 10pm and my friend and I were still finishing our wine. Oops! We were the ONLY customers in the restaurant for two and a half hours. I felt terrible- they could have closed early if we had left shortly after eating. The owner was super friendly and send us home with take-out menus and 15% off coupons. Go to Circles, now! We gotta keep this place open! If you're lucky enough to live in the Queen Village area, you might find a door hanger flyer with a $10 off voucher. Love those coups. read more

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After deciding what to eat (always a dilemma!) I placed my order of Thai Putty Noodles ($13.00) and Thai coffee ($3.00) for delivery, and it took about 60 minutes for it to be delivered. It's sort of astonishing how few simple ingredients--basically egg noodles, bok choy, and chicken--can mingle with smooth peanut butter sauce to create a sophisticated dish like Thai Peanutty Noodles. The portion was generous -- plenty for leftover, and it tasted good, even though I thought the peanut butter flavor was a little bit overpowering (and I love PB). Also, the Thai coffee was too sweet. I'll be ordering from Circles soon. Maybe I'll try their Pad Thai or/and Pad Woonsen. Three solid Yelps. For now! read more

Circles Contemporary Asian - Thai Putty Noodles ($13.00) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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You're in for a treat today folks, this will be a short, yet sweet review! My husband and I had quite a large brunch at the Mercer Cafe before a Sunday Matinee at the Academy of Music and decided to stop by Circles after the play for appetizers only. Circles is actually a combination of two different buildings across the street from each other. One is for take out and delivery and the other is for sit down dining with servers. However the kitchen for the sit down dining is still across the street at the take out store. Yes, it was a bit confusing, especially watching the waiter continually run in and out the side door to pick up food to bring into the restaurant. There was only one waiter on, but they do a great business and the owner/manager? Quickly jumped in the pick up the speed of service, which was cool, especially with no tables left to seat and many were sitting around cluttered with dirty dishes during our entire time spent there. Michael and I shared the shrimp summer rolls, the vegetable spring rolls, the pan fried pork and crab dumplings and the curry crab Rangoon. All of the portions were beyond generous, everything was fresh and amazing and their sauces which accompanied each appetizer was liquid heaven. We ended up bringing a lot of it home and their prices for the portions you receive makes one wonder how they make a profit. I was very impressed by what we tasted and was sorry that we had such a large brunch as the beautiful dishes that were being served to the surrounding tables made me jealous, especially the curry dishes which perfumed the air as they passed by. Next time and there will be a next time, I will walk in very hungry! read more

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