Wanted to try out the Massuman curry at this Thai restaurant for a while. The place was pretty empty and the only people to walk in the door were DoorDash workers until when we ended the meal and finally another pair of restaurant goers came in. The decorations inside are pretty impressive. I really liked their red painted walls. The waitress didn't seem on top of her tables. Eventually we got the menu, water, and dishwear. We ordered the Massuman curry. I really liked how the chicken was super shredded. The roti was super crispy and tasted so good with the Massuman. The Massuman was pretty sweet tasting and had a good amount of paste/coconut milk. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Restaurant was empty when we walked in. There decorations were eye-catching and fit their restaurant well. Informed staff their website was down. They seated us quickly and served us water. We ordered a roti massaman curry, which they delivered quickly. The curry was sweet and savory but lacking vegetables like carrots. The roti was cut in small mouth size pieces, making it both convenient and delicious. Overall, would have been average experience except the cost was 40% higher than expected. At another restaurant less than a minute away, they serve much larger (and tastier) portions for slightly more. This brought ratings further down. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Roti Massaman - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I tried the pad thai - unfortunately it was bland and pricey for what it was. There were like 3-4 pieces of beef BUT the server was really nice. They did automatically include a 18% tip (on accident) but that made the process of tipping easier for me in a way. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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After trying out this spot based on a Thai transplant's recommendation, I must say that Erawan is one of the best Thai restaurants in Philly. Our table ordered a few menu items and we were delighted by all the dishes. I was impressed that they offer chives cake as an appetizer here, since it's a street food that isn't that easy to find outside of Thailand. If you're a fan of fried chicken like me, you'll be thrilled to hear that they also offer Hat Yai chicken (gai tod hat yai). For the avid fans of seafood, their stir fried shrimps with curry sauce (goong pad pong karee) is also a dish that's highly recommendable. Our group couldn't stop eating even after we were full since we were THAT hooked. Erawan's price point may be a bit high, but their satisfyingly delicious food makes it worth it. Ambience here is intimately cozy with a service that's friendly and efficient. read more

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I thought the food was pretty good, but genuinely nothing special. I was disappointed by the price/value of my meal to be honest. I have yet to find amazing Thai food in center city, and this was just "good"/average. I got the pad see ew (and added shrimp for an additional fee). read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very cozy Thai restaurant. The food was great and appreciated the server being very attentive. My sister got the Tom yum soup which was phenomenal along with the pad ka pow. I got the Tom yum fried rice with salmon in which the salmon was so crispy and tasty. The pricing is high but it is to be expected given the location of the restaurant. I would definitely return here! read more

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This place is a hidden gem , I took my wife here who has celiac disease and can't have gluten and boy did they come through. The server was absolutely amazing with accommodating her and what she eat.... I'm not a Thai food guy but that duck.... phenomenal and the place is just welcoming. read more

Came here with a party of 11. Service was great. The food was also very good. I ordered the pad see ew with chicken and it was very spicy, which I enjoyed. Would come back here again! read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Pad-Se-Ew - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place stole my credit card and used it. Don't go here. Mediocre food. Terrible customer service and waiting times.

This is the second time the same server has acted unprofessionally toward me. Over a week ago, my family and I went for lunch. We inadvertently ordered the wrong food and the server gave us pushback after requesting to change the order. His response was, "They have already prepared the food." We decided to keep the food. Overall, the food was good so I gave a 20% tip even after not heeding to my complaint. My family and I went back yesterday for dinner and were waited on by the same individual. He was overly intrusive and kept hanging around our table. I gave a 10% tip this time and this guy questioned why I gave less than the minimum tip which was 15%. I could not believe it and told him that was what I was comfortable with. I always thought giving tips was at the customer's discretion. When was it mandatory to meet the minimum tipping limit on a bill? Am I missing something? I have been a loyal customer for over a decade and have dined in other locations but I do not think I will go back again. read more

Poor quality food. I've ordered take out from this restaurant many times but recently the quality has gone way down. The red curry, drunken noodle, and pad ka pow used to all be really good. However that was all different this most recent time. We ordered three simple dishes: pad Thai, pad ka pow, and basil fried rice. The restaurant/chef could not have messed it up more. The basil fried rice had no basil in it and the rice tasted like it was days old. The pad ka pow skimped on the vegetables and was insufficient quantity. The pad Thai (see photo) was more of a stale cake with all the noodles all stuck together and overcooked. It totally disappointed and was not fresh. All that being said this restaurant charges a high price for all these poor quality dishes. This is not the way food was in Thailand. The quality of the food by the chef has gone way down and should be replaced! Save your money and go elsewhere! read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good Thai place with low-light ambiance. We ordered Thai tea, spring rolls, Pad Thai, and exotic pork. It was good/ decent enough to fill us up. Personally, I cannot really eat spicy food so I am giving this a 4*s because the server was lovely and the place seemed clean and had a relaxing vibe. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Exotic Pork & Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Horrible food!!! Do not waist your money and time to go to this Restsurant! Their food is either too sweet or too salty with no taste. I was there little over two years ago when it was under a different ownership and the food was very good. Very disappointing! Definitely they need to change their chef! I gave two stars bc of the service & the warm ambience. read more

Hair in rice.... Never going back. Check your food before eating it!! Also took a long time to receive food. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The decorations for the holidays are so beautiful and I love the trickling water from the fountain and calm music. We got our food fast. The thai tea, pad thai, mango sticky rice, and butternut squash curry were delicious. The service was fast and friendly and our water glasses stayed full. read more

This restaurant was fantastic! Incredibly friendly waiter who took the time and effort to educate us on the food. Service was fast and the food was absolutely delicious. read more

I ordered Erawan for takeout one night and was pleasantly surprised by the taste and quality of the food given the mediocre overall rating this place has on Yelp. I ordered the drunken noodles and a stir-fry and both had good taste and decent sized portions for the price. The interior is nice and the waitstaff seem attentive to their customers. I'd recommend checking this spot out. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have been on a quest for flavorful yellow Thai curry. For some reason, this is not easy in Philly. Restaurants either don't offer it or the flavor is bland and flat. Finally found great yellow curry with tofu at Erawan! The curry was deliciously complex and so comforting in this chilly weather. The waitress who served us was very nice and after I raved about the curry she gave me extra rice to take home with my leftovers. The restaurant is very cozy too. I live on the other side of the city or id dine in often, but I know where I'm going to get yellow curry delivered from now! read more

Had a great meal here with a great friend! Plenty of seating available on a weeknight around dinner time. The chive cakes were a great appetizer and the meals (green curry and khao soi) were delicious. Also recommend the Thai iced tea and mango sticky rice. Will definitely return! read more

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Everyone needs to go back and try the revamped menu. With the new chef in place, Erawan has gone from decent enough to amazing. I'm so excited to have another Thai restaurant in the city that is taking their food to the next level. read more

This was once the most authentic Thai food in the city and the best by far. But it has new management now and the prices have gone up. It's also not as good as before - still yummy, just not what I had been expecting from past experience. Somewhat bizarrely, it appeared that 2 of the employees were drinking margarita mix next to us? They were likely not working, but it was a little odd. We've also tried to come multiple times to have it closed when it said it was open online, which is frustrating. read more

As a cheap Asian fellow restaurant owner I need to get value and quality when I got out to eat and I got that here. Their 30+ dollars chef recommendations are definitely worth it. We got the curry with half duck for 30 and whole fish for 39. I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful and full red snapper dish and my wife loved the complex and rich red curry with the duck. It had hints of nuts and cashew which made it better . Additionally, albeit slightly over priced and not pretty, the scrambled eggs with pumpkin was actually a close favorite out of everything. Flavor and combination was perfect. This is a small restaurant so don't expect lightning fast service and everything premade. Would go back read more

I came to Erawan last weekend with my brother & SIL after they suggested on coming here. They've been here before, and so I had no complaints. Although I didn't use this, a yelp check in gets you a free app/dessert/or salad if you spend $50. We came on a late Sunday around 8:30 pm and waited only about 5 mins. The customer service is great as the hostess and waitresses check on you very often. I ordered a Thai Iced tea to start off. Although I love Thai iced Tea and it takes A LOT for me to not like it, this one was okay. It seemed very watered down due to ice or maybe there was ice already in it before. Not sure, but I didn't enjoy it that much. For our entrees, we ordered green curry, Pad Thai, and Drunken Noodles all veggies + tofu. Green Curry was really great. Seemed a bit watery to me though. The pad thai and drunken noodles were both tasty, but I didn't like their tofu. It was too soft and I like it when they are either fried a bit or crispy. All in all, it was a good meal but don't plan on returning. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Thai Iced Tea - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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We were there on a Tuesday night, our order took forever to arrive as it appeared only one waitress was running the show while we were on site. Good portion but pricy dishes, i also got violently sick afterwards after having duck curry. I probably won't visit again. read more

Shady owner who defrauds her investors, curry is mid, overpriced yet bland options, ambiance is non existent. Save your money for Spice.

Ordered the green curry, red curry, spring rolls and tom yum soup for a Friday night in at home. It did not disappoint!! The portion sizes were large and the flavors were incredible. Cannot wait to enjoy another meal from here! Picture does not show the full portion of the curries. The staff was also very friendly and the dining room was decorated beautifully. read more

Erawan Thai Cuisine - Green Curry Red Curry Golden Spring Rolls (3 Pieces) Tom Yum (Spicy Sour Soup) - Thai Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Authentic!! Hidden gem place. Must try. I'm from Thailand. Also recommend Khao soi.. thai northern noodle. Delish! read more

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We had very delicious Massaman curry and Thai basil chicken. My issue was with the off- duty employee (or perhaps family member of the owner) who brought in her dog! She then entered the back area and was handling takeout containers...all without washing her hands after carrying in her dog. read more

Great pad Thai, at least the chicken anyway. That's all I've tried recently. I also enjoy their drunken noodles with chicken

I had never been here before the new management, but I did eat here Saturday night and was very impressed! We made a reservation and were seated immediately upon arrival. They were so busy, and it seemed like there were only 2 waitresses, so we were patient for our order to be taken. We tried the green curry roti, the hat-yai fried chicken, and the shrimp rolls for appetizers. The green curry roti was very warming with a nice spice level; the fried chicken was crispy and so flavorful; and the shrimp rolls were stuffed with veggies and shrimp and fried perfectly. We shared the winter duck special, which was really tasty. It had a nice fat cap, crispy skin, and paired really well with the veggies with which it was served. We also ordered dessert since it was a special occasion, and loved the Pa Tong Goh Thai-style donut. It was served fresh from the fryer with a caramel sauce. We will definitely be back to try more of their expansive menu! read more

My family dined here last month. it was about 12 of us in our party. The restaurant accommodated us on short notice. That was nice but.... Parking: Metered street. I'm sure there's a lot close by. Atmosphere: Small and cozy. Service: Not enough servers for 12 of us. Our dishes were brought out at different times. We came to eat together. We made the best of it as they were pleasant and tried. Food Appetizers: Erawan Sampler which is a Combination of Golden Spring Rolls, Golden Bag, Fried Pork Dumplings, Fish Cakes, Shrimp Rolls and Chicken Satay. Most of it didn't have real flavor. Nothing lingered on our pallets. Crispy calamari which wasn't too bad Many different meals were ordered. from red thai curry, crab fried rice and dancing shrimp. Some ofus loved our meals and some felt it was waaaay too salty. Rice was overcooked. We forgot to ask do they still use MSG. When the bill came out, they wanted us to pay some of the bill in cash and some on a card which was quite odd. Overall it was a mixed bag of feelings on the food but I would go back to give them a try just not with a large group. Enjoy! read more

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Ordered Pad Cha Talay Hoy Pan. This is the seafood medley. Food was good until the last piece of seafood. This was the fried piece of fish in the dish. Took one bite and the fish was rotten. Rotten. Putrid Smell, taste and all. Writing this comment because chef's comment was that the smell and taste was typical for red snapper. Waitress was gracious and gave us a 10% discount. But that taste of rot had me imagining biting into maggots, ruined my palate for such a great meal...... read more

Came here for lunch with a co-worked in late December. It was empty much of the time which is a shame because the food is great. Had a Thai coffee which they make so well. The Drunken Chicken I had was flavorful and not too spicy (I asked for a mild). The chicken was mostly white meat and cooked well. My friend had a curry she really loved. Will be back. read more