I am so happy Daleng came into West Philly neighbourhood! I literally go here almost every week. I love their Tang Tang Chicken, chicken fried rice, beef kroeung stir fry, vegetable curry, and various banh mi! Seriously, you can't really go wrong with this place. Fresh ingredients, great flavour, wonderful and friendly owners, and a clean space. I almost always get their Hong Kong milk tea. It tastes very similar to the real milk tea you get in Hong Kong and it's my treat every time I go there. I used to get cold, but I realized I like hot milk tea better. If you do go, make sure you try different dishes. This place isn't an Asian fusion place like other Asian restaurants. The owner actually lived in Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, and she brings her special cooking skills to this restaurant. read more

Daleng Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My first experiences with Daleng was trying them during an Open House event. They were some of the best Tofu and Chicken Banh Mi I had had (especially the tofu). Ever since, I personally chose to cater from them during the events I hosted later last year. Yesterday, I went in person and got the Chicken Banh Mi and Veggi Eggplant Curry. The chicken Banh Mi was Delicious should I say consummate even (I previously only consumed it after having it sit cold for a few hours -- even then it tastes great!). I really liked the Eggplant Curry. Often times the peanut flavoring can be a tad overwhelming, but in this curry it was perfect. The service is also amazing. The cashier was quite affable and attentive! Because of my continuously positive experiences, I will come here again and again! read more

Daleng Restaurant - B03. Chicken Banh Mi E12. Eggplant and Veggie Curry - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was pretty hungry when I stopped at this place. They have a variety of food. I tried one of their popular dishes which was very good, delicious. read more

Daleng Restaurant - I tried the Cambodian kroeung stir fry, it was pretty delicious. - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

There is a new restaurant at the corner of 47th and Walnut that serves Vietnamese, Thai, and Cambodian cuisine. While it may seem tough to specialize in such a diverse range of foods, Daleng seems to do it and do it well. We went with a party of six (four adults and two kids). There's not a ton of seating, but we were able to obtain two four-seat tables for our group. We tried a couple of Thai dishes including Pad Thai. Very good. Very authentic. Also, we tried the Tang Tang chicken wings and Daleng Shrimp. The wings were a nice sweet & spicy, but the shrimp was pretty much just fried breaded shrimp in dipping sauce. The Bun (Vietnamese rice vermicelli) was probably the worst of our entrees. It wasn't bad, but the noodles were a little harder than I prefer. What makes this restaurant so worth visiting? The staff is very down to earth. You'll keep coming back and get to know the staff over time. The prices are more than reasonable, as all of our dishes were $8 or $8.50. Portion sizes are huge. If you want good food at very reasonable prices, check out Daleng. Just an FYI, water and utensils are self-serve. read more

Overall, my experience at Daleng was very good. What I loved most about my time here was the chicken banh mi, which is the best banh mi that I've had in recent memory. I've eaten their banh mi from a catered event, but eating it fresh from the kitchen sealed the deal. The other thing we ate was the eggplant and vegetable curry, which was just okay in my opinion. My only criticism for the curry was that it lacked a strong flavor profile. Additionally, the service was great and the server, who was also manning the front, was very attentive and hospitable. The food was filling and at a reasonable price. I would definitely come back! read more

Daleng Restaurant - Eggplant and vegetable curry - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A gem in West Philly! The family and I stayed at the nearby West Lofts (Air BnB) and were excited to see such a high-rated restaurant on the same block. There aren't a lot of nearby options and this joint delivered with all kinds of goodies. The pad thai was excellent - they don't use ketchup in the recipe which is my preference - and my wife and kid had the spring rolls (very good) and pork chop (excellent). The chicken and broccoli was a good straightforward dish with great broth and their banh mi drew raves from the family. Fantastic! read more

Literally the worst curry I've ever had in my life. The "curry" is basically a chicken broth soup. The chicken is most likely poached in this liquid and it tastes very bland. The vegetables are a disgrace; the green beans clearly come from a can. For almost 13 bucks this is an absolute disgrace. If you are looking for a traditional thai curry, do not get this. If you are looking for edible food, do not come here. read more

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Daleng is a small takeout-esque restaurant in West Philly. From the outside, it doesn't look that impressive, but don't let that fool you; the food is quite good. The inside of Daleng resembles a take out place. You get menus at the counter and you place and pay for your orders there. Water and utensils are self-serve on the side. The decor, however, is much nicer than any takeout place I've been to. It feels very modern and clean. You can comfortably sit down and eat with up to a group of 6 by my estimation with a few smaller sized groups thrown in. The food is very cheap and you get a considerable amount for what you pay. My friend and I ordered the pork egg rolls, chicken and veggie curry, and Singapore Mei Fun all for ~$21.00. The pork egg rolls were nice and crispy. They were actually made with real spring roll wrappers, ground pork, and vermicelli, a nice change from the thick greasy spring rolls you get at your typical Chinese takeout place. The chicken and veggie curry and the Singapore Mei Fun were also quite good. The chicken in the curry was quite tender, and the noodles of the Mei Fun had a nice texture. My one complaint about those dishes was that they could've had a little bit more flavor, but I guess there's always sriracha sauce for that. The staff at Delang were also very nice and attentive. All in all, it was a great dining experience (minus the gusts of cold wind that came in when the door opened). I would go back for seconds. read more

Daleng Restaurant - Left to right: pork spring rolls, chicken and veggie curry, Singapore mei fun with shrimp - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Wow this curry was amazing I really loved the the flavor for fragrance and balanced elements of such a beautiful dish. I also love doing voice control on my iPhone. My friend Jeff likes this place and even said some good things earlier but refuses to be quoted. I really love the food but there's a whack ass loft building gentrifying the neighborhood which used to be a school actually west Philadelphia high school. Can you imagine if you just were not a gimmick and I was living in my own high school? read more

Daleng Restaurant - Vegetable Curry - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We had a culinary and cultural experience that exceeded any expectations!!! My friend and I felt like having Asian, but not sure what type of Asian?Searching West Philly area restaurants we stumbled on reviews of Daleng, noting its mix of Vietnamese, Cambodian and Laotian food. That caught my curiosity and noting it was at the perimeter of West Philly's dining neighborhoods only made it more intriguing. Well, we had a culinary and cultural experience that exceeded any expectations. The setting is nice, clean and above all, friendly. Not a lot of tables, but people were coming in and out while we dined. The people serving could not have been friendlier, offering to explain the options available to us. We brought our wine and were immediately offered wine glasses along with the friendly table greeting. We started with their "crispy veggie spring rolls" at $3.50 for 3 or $5.50 for 5. Served hot with a nice sauce, they were a great beginning. We then moved to main courses. The Cambodian Kroeung Stir-Fry was my choice and eating vegetarian, it was filling and excellent, at $9.50. One could also order it with chicken, beef, pork or shrimp. I ordered it spicy and now that I have been there, would risk even going hotter. My partner had a chicken stir fry with vegetables which she also very much enjoyed. The food was great, the prices very reasonable, but the highlight of the evening in addition to the warm service throughout, was upon our departure. We asked about the restaurant and learned that the people we were speaking to were all Cambodian-Americans of Chinese descent. The chef was a survivor of the Pol Pot regime in Cambodia and after living thru that horror, went from country to country until she received refugee status to come to the US. In her years of traveling, she picked up the different styles of cooking and thus, the wonderful flavors at Daleng. The other family members are graduates of such esteemed universities as Penn State and Drexel, having earned their academic credits in tech and working during the day in their areas of specialty, but in the evenings and weekends, put their energies together to have built this treasure of great Asian cooking. I thought this is but one of many examples we find in America of immigrants bringing their best to our shores and making America the great country it is. If only Trump were to visit such a place, he would understand one doesn't need to make America great again, it already is! The people at Daleng are examples of that and bring us a wonderful spirit and of course, great dining. I plan to be a regular and strongly encourage others, as well! read more

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Yearning for a little Thai, my wife and I were unenthused by the usual suspects nearby. We were hoping for something a little better and with a diverse enough menu to satiate all our wants. So we ordered and picked up from Daleng. In short, it hit the spot, but not exactly for the Thai. *This is a take-out only review* Pros: Well, we mostly started with Daleng based on the Bahn Mi recommendations of our community facebook group. They were not wrong. It's a big sandwich (we split one because we wanted to try it) with a quality bread (not a true french baguette but a similar hoagie roll - much softer) and we really enjoyed the "chinese pork" option. I found the pickled carrots and vegetable mixture to be among the best I've had in Philadelphia, with just a tiny amount of spice added and not too sour. The Bahn Mi is what makes Daleng special. Service was adequate. They responded to our order incredibly fast! Prices were incredibly fair to borderline cheap for the bahn mi. Cons: The Pad Thai was mediocre to "pretty good". It's hard to get too upset with a restaurant that specializes in "southeast Asian" cuisine rather than a specific cuisine (Vietnamese, Thai, etc.), and it's far better than some other weak imitations. For the price, we found it pretty good, but lacking a little in spice. The included tofu in the chicken dish was a nice plus! If I were vegan/vegetarian, I'd consider their tofu pad thai as an order out regular because I found the tofu to be well cooked and flavorful (seemingly it absorbed much of the sauce). The restaurant itself is somewhat unspectacular and while it appears they offer single beers, it doesn't look like a place I'd like to eat regularly. Allegedly, they're adding a bar. Conclusion: As an alternative inexpensive take-out option, Daleng does you right. The Bahn Mi sandwiches are delicious and while they don't feature a truly authentic french baguette, the softer hoagie roll is delicious and leaves the roof of your mouth feeling much happier. The pad thai was adequate and at least fairly priced. We'll probably be back when our Vietnamese craving reaches a peak again so we can try some potentially better dishes on the menu! read more

Great staff, very friendly and attentive. Food was great, pad Thai was on The Sweetside, but overall great! read more

Daleng Restaurant - Pad Thai with chicken - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place was great! It's a small homey restaurant that's good for lunch with one or a 2-3 other people. The service was great, no complaints there. We ordered the spring rolls, which were good but the veggies didn't taste super fresh. Also, the white rice that came with our meals was a little over cooked in my opinion, so honestly that's why they were docked the one star. My boyfriend ordered the pan roasted chicken thighs which were seasoned and cooked perfectly! I ordered a curry chicken and veggie dish, which was delicious! This place also seems perfect for takeout! I'm actually about to order for delivery right this second. Ha! read more

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Listen to the reviews. They will not stir you wrong. I ordered Singapore Mei Fin with chicken and shrimp and it was delicious. The delivery came super fast. I will definitely be ordering from here again. read more

Daleng Restaurant - Singapore Mei Fun with Chicken and Shrimp - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Small local business w great fresh food that never lets us down. Everything we have tried has been great. The veggie curry, chicken wings, noodle and all fantastic. Try the pad Thai. You won't be disappointed. read more

Beware whoever is in the kitchen has a heavy hand when it comes to heat. We ordered our pad Thai medium and they were Xtra spicy. To me spice levels are usually no spice, mild which is a little spice, medium somewhere in btwn, hot which is full on spice and xtra spicy which is for insane people. My spice tolerance is not that low, I eat bahn mi with jalapeños and order everything at every Thai, Cambodian, Chinese, schezuan, Vietnamese, Indian and Eithiopian "medium" but this was inedible. We took a couple bites and were dying. Also the pad Thai didn't have enough sauce it was dry, the chicken was try and undercooked and it was a little bland, maybe because all we were tasting was spice but it could have used some more sugar, lime, tamarind, fish sauce, peanut, herbs etc. very disappointed for $35 worth of food, crispy spring rolls were fine and summer rolls were actually decent. Everything was as painful going out as it was going in if you know what I mean. And it tore up my stomach. The last time this happened to me I ate a ghost pepper and was in agony for hours. read more

Very delicious. Always spot on whenever you need it. I always order the fried chicken and veggie fried rice. Very quick and kind staff.

I got the pan roasted chicken thighs with fried egg and it was amazing! I was surprise to get that much protein but do regret paying 2.50 for a fried egg... I could have cracked it myself other places only charge a $1-1.50 max. But the chicken was really tender and had a lot of flavor. The rice was really well seasoned as well and not over cooked of undercooked. The food also came neatly packaged which made me happy bc the content all stayed in tact. You honestly don't even need the sauce because overall everything goes well with each other. The delivery was also on time which had me satisfied as my food was no wear near soggy. Will definitely order from here again. read more

Daleng Restaurant - E04. Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had lunch here on Thursday with a dear friend and she picked this spot. First time here for both of us. Wow, what a delight! The food is authentic and made with fresh ingredients. The place is small, but cozy, and the staff is friendly. I seriously wanted to order everything on the menu, but I decided to pace myself. I started with the Summer Rolls with shrimp (served with a tasty peanut dipping sauce), and she had vegetarian spring rolls. Amazing! For the main course, I opted for the Shrimp Pad Thai and she had a vegetarian dish, which looked equally delectable. BONUS -- the prices are reasonable and the portions are hearty! I washed mine down with an avocado smoothie and my tummy was happy. Ordered some Mei Fun to go for my fiancee. I'll definitely be back soon and you should try this place too if you like good Southeast Asian food at a reasonable price. read more

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Ordered fried veggie rolls, chicken pad Thai, and tang tang wings for takeout. Everything was delicious and packaged really well. The portion sizes were really generous. Definitely adding this to my regular takeout options read more

Daleng was my Friday night savior. After waiting more than an hour for food while I was at The Bar(n), I was starting to get annoyed. My friends had all eaten and I was getting weak. I pulled up Yelp and found this oasis. I called in my order and walked over to Daleng, arriving about 12 minutes before they closed. They had accidentally given my order to the delivery driver. The owner ran outside and retrieved my order while I washed my hands in the well maintained restroom. I returned to the counter with my order awaiting. They accommodated me with a plate and extra rice so that I could start calorie consumption ASAP. The meal hit the spot. I'm a fan of the reasonable prices, great customer service and clean, bright decor. I'll be back. read more

VISIT HISTORY: - Last visit: yesterday afternoon to treat my assistant. We were the only occupants as we came at an awkward lunch time. - Frequency: first time - Next visit? would definitely come again once or twice. It's a bit far. FOODRINK: - Summer rolls: We got the shrimp. It was pretty standard. Gave way more peanut sauce needed for 2 rolls. - Tang Tang chicken: The lady said that it was often compared to Korean fried chicken. It was more on the sweeter end. 3 of the wings were really small, barely enough to get a bite of meat. - Cambodian beef kroeung stir fry: This was recommended as one of its most popular. The taste of the lemongrass sticks out the most. Plenty of vegetables although the amount of meat served was on the lower end. Wish it had more beef. The sauce is awesome. Would order again definitely. VIBE: - Very casual - Semi-seld serve - Small plastic water cups - Unexpectedly cute - The lady who took our order was phenomenal, knowledgeable and friendly. After her standard "have you guys dined with us before?" She explained the whole logistics of semi-self serve restaurant. She explained the food very thoroughly giving us options, explaining to us the most adventurous food options, most popular, most standard/safe. She even infused a bit of nostalgia when she was recommending dishes claiming that certain items were staple foods that her mom used to make her. Little advices like that made my heart tingle a bit and low key made me want to order those food items that I initially had no interest in. - Wait time for food arrival: 7 minutes 35 seconds (for appetizer) 13 minutes 42 minutes (for the entree so +/- 7 minutes after the arrival of the appetizer) - Wait time for our check: immediate bc payment is require when ordering the food as this place is semi-self serve read more

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This is a great little corner Southeast Asian restaurant in West Philly - yeah it's just about a street or two beyond what you think of as University City. No matter. Prices are even cheaper as a result. While the chef is Cambodian you'll also find Vietnamese. Thai, Malaysian, Singapore dishes on the menu as well. Somehow they prepare all these different cuisines well. Recently I enjoyed a very fine Cambodian beef kroeung stir fry and rice platter which was nicely sparked by a hot chili sauce. For starters I ordered a chicken on a stick that came with a tasty sweet chili dipping sauce. Everyone working here was full of smiles and very friendly. The name Daleng is Cambodian for "Go have fun." Sounds good to me! read more

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Solid, solid... Hmmm. Took me awhile to review this place but I'm back and better late than never people! Friendly people. I like the partial self serve concept because you get the bill out of the way and don't have to deal with a waiter stopping by far too often or not enough all. We ordered the crispy veggie spring rolls, Thai Tom yum stir fry and Singapore mei fun with shrimp. Everything was excellent but a few things should be noted. Both dishes have the spicy icon next to them but in my opinion the default spice level was extremely weak at best. If you're used to slicing up at Han or chili def alter here and don't go for the standard level. The flavors would great, just not what I'd consider remotely spicy. We swapped out the plain rice for the fried rice upgrade and I was disappointed. I was considering ordering the Tom yum fried rice but after having the regular rice I was glad I didn't. Nothing extreme, but very bland and slightly over cooked. I don't know much about the mei fun (first time trying) but it was very dry. Like Popeyes biscuit type dry. I reheated it with a bit of broth and it tasted amazing. Since I've never had it I'm not sure if it's this dry by design so it has no factor on my review - just some commentary on the dish. My final complaint (another personal pet peeve) is that the shrimp tails were off on in my meal. Nothing worse than starving and then the need to keep stopping to remove these during your meal. They were still tailed in our entree, but not the fried rice. Also worth noting, I placed my order ahead of time and noticed this restaurant charges slightly higher via Grubhub. Since I was taking out, seemed like an ineffective use of a few extra dollars I could've saved if I just paid when I came in. All in all I will definitely return and try more dishes. The prices are higher, but it's clearly a better addition to the neighborhood than "standardized" Chinese corner store fare. EDIT: Tried the smoothies too - super good as well! read more

We are not fans of places that advertise multiple ethnic cuisines under one roof. These "Chinese/Japanese/Thai/Vietnamese/Malaysian" eateries with expansive menus are akin to an individual who is a jack of all trades but master of none. But........every once in a while we come across a joint that proves all our preconceived notions wrong. Daleng is a prime example of such a restaurant in Philadelphia. We walked in sans expectations for dinner with our family and were blown away by how legit each dish tasted (despite the diversity in the menu offerings). The summer rolls tasted as good as a Vietnamese place. The Tom Yum Fried Rice could easily beat some of versions that we've had at Thai places. The Tang Tang Chicken and the Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs were delectable. The Eggplant & Veggie Curry was extremely flavorful and easily the star of the evening. The Singapore Mei Fun had a rustic home-style curry flavor. We barely had any left overs at the end of the day. On our way out, we asked curiously on how they managed to get all the flavors spot on and we were told that the chef was born in Cambodia, raised in Vietnam and has traveled through south-east Asia. A gifted individual, she has mastered a wide array of south-east Asian dishes and prepares home-style renditions. The seating arrangement is functional and limited so it can be a challenge accommodating very large groups in a cozy space. We eagerly look forward to our next visit. read more

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This place is incredible. Came here last night and got the chicken and veggie curry and fried tilapia. The prices are the best I've seen for SE Asian food - its low enough to still be considered "fast-casual" prices which makes a big difference in how often I'll include a restaurant in my rotation. The food was amazing. The tilapia was thinly battered and fried served with a side sauce that was incredible. The curry had pretty equal portions of veggie and chicken which is important to me since I don't like those currys where its just all chicken and sauce. Will be here often. read more

FYI spring rolls are really small (shorter than a credit card's length). Delivery was fast and contactless. read more

Perhaps it's me, but I did not love the curry. My wife got the pad Thai, but she found it too spicy. Next time she will get a milder level of spicy. read more

This place is a gem! The menu is awesome the food and people are great. Everything on the menu is delicious. You will NOT be disappointed read more

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The food is delicious and consistent. This place is a great addition to the neighborhood and would eat here every night if the week if I could. They have been open for take-out during the pandemic so let's support them. read more

Daleng is a much needed spot in the neighborhood. I decided to give this place a try on a Thursday night, feeling too lazy to cook, and I am so glad that I did. They advertise themselves as a South Asian restaurant - serving an infusion of Thai, Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisines. The place is small but has plenty of seating and smells heavenly upon entering. The food here is delicious. Everything taste so fresh and flavorful. I tried the Cambodian Beef Kroueung Stir-fry. The flavors were so developed and complex - just the right amount of spicy, yet still savory and strong notes of lemongrass. The portion sizes are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. The staff is super friendly too, and are very accommodating of food allergies, which is a huge plus. I look forward to returning for a second visit. read more

Pad thai is my favorite food, so I've tried plenty of variations from different restaurants across NYC and NJ. Since moving to Philly a week ago I've had Pad Thai here twice- it's truly my favorite! The noodles have the best chewy texture, and most importantly they're not greasy at all. Instead they're the right amount of saucy! The first time I came in I asked for extra lime and the waitress remembered that fact when I ordered Pad Thai a few days later. Service as a whole is 5/5- the people behind the counter are friendly, funny, and strike up conversations with regulars. Hong Kong milk tea is also great! Not too sweet. The Vietnamese iced coffee is my preferred over the two- strong coffee flavor that's offset by sweet condensed milk. I need to branch out and try new restaurants but Daleng keeps me coming back! read more

What a tasty addition to the West Philadelphia neighborhood! The food is all so flavorful... Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of your choices here. In addition, the service is consistently friendly and welcoming. I will be returning shortly :) read more

The food was really good and fresh. The fried shrimp were really crispy and the dipping sauce was awesome. It was a real cute little place. The shrimp fried rice was really flavorful. I would definitely come back. read more

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What a great little restaurant! I ordered the pan-seared garlic pork chop and really enjoyed it. The meat was very tender and flavored really well. I also tried the Tang Tang chicken. This had a really delicious sauce. LOVED it. And for the price, this place is great place to grab a meal read more

Very good for the price, friendly owners and just the type of small business I root for to succeed... it looks clean and the ingredients are fresh and tasty. So my initial mini review is all positive despite the semi-sketch hood and lack of soup on the menu. Check it out W. Philly and let me know how it goes! read more

Super unassuming place but the food is to die for! The kind family feel is great as well. They recently soft opened a bar in the back and the happy hour is great while you wait for your food. I find myself eating here more often than I should but the food is fresh ma to order. So stop in, have a drink. Get a bite. You won't regret it. read more

My son and I ate at Daleng yesterday. We were delighted to see something new there. The Cambodian aspect intrigued us. The food is delicious and the owners/managers were friendly and enthusiastic. I had the Cambodian Beef Kroeung Stir-fry, which was perfect: spicy with a taste of basil and the bell peppers were yummy. My son had the Tang Tang Chicken, which, we learned, was a secret recipe of the Cambodian woman who does most of the cooking (she, by the way, a refugee-survivor of the Cambodian genocide). I can't wait to bring my wife next time, who will want to try the Eggplan & Veggie Curry. The prices are modest, the space has been cleaned up and is simple and nicely lit. And, again, the proprietors are excited about what they're doing. Let's support them. read more

This is a cute place in West Philly, a hidden Gem. The service is excellent and Cynthia is a sweetheart. She recommended the Pad Thai level 3 because I'm just starting out with spicy food!!!! They have To go cocktails and COVID protocols are in place for a great dinning experience..... and let's not forget the food is delicious :) I recommended Pad Thai with shrimp and the Shrimp Banh Mi read more

Daleng Restaurant - a hand holding a plastic cup of red liquid - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I live across the street from this restaurant. My boyfriend and I have tried the pad Thai, the veggie spring rolls and the banh mi and they are all delicious. If you go, you won't be disappointed. They are family owned and operated, and that really shows- in a good way! The only thing that would make this place 5 stars is if they had a larger menu with more options! read more