I personally always enjoy coming to Grandma's. The food has always been delicious and I'm…read morepersonally a fan of dishes coming out as soon as they're done. I do recommend making a reservation as they can be pretty slammed on Fridays/weekends. The Srirachi wings had a nice crunch to them while still keeping the chicken juicy inside. It would've been nice to have an even amount of wings to drumsticks though, as I like flats more, but thats just a personal preference. The crabmeat fried rice was amazing, a really good portion of chunks of crabmeat mixed in so each spoonful had some. The duck curry was a "Grandma's special" so a much bigger portion and cost - but reasonable. The duck wasnt dry and had a good flavor throughout, not relying on the curry to give taste. The curry also had a hint of sweetness to it which complements the greasiness of the duck. The papaya salad felt very refreshing - we got it at level one as to not overpower our taste buds with all the other food. I did get some chili pepper on the side to add in later. My one recommendation is having Thai peppers as an option instead of dried chili flakes. I much prefer the taste of fresh Thai pepper to add the extra heat. The mango sticky rice is always a favorite. The mango is soft and ripe, the right amount of sweetness. They also mix pandan in with the sticky rice for a more impactful umami (Im also a big advocate for pandan in desserts).

Came here while we were craving some good Thai food and was able to get a reservation online quite…read moreeasily. Once we arrived, it was super busy and it took a bit of time to get our orders in. We ordered a variety of dishes to try out, starting with the crispy chive cakes. I love chive cakes, but these were much softer than I anticipated. I still loved the flavor and dipping sauce. We also ordered a medium spicy papaya salad, but it didn't taste like ours had any spice at all which was a little disappointing. Then we tried the Khao soi, which was a gigantic portion and very delicious, I truly had no complaints there. Lastly, we had the chicken satay skewers, delicious especially with the two sauces they included with it, and their duck, an absolutely amazing and giant dish that was covered with a tangy and sweet sauce. Overall, we enjoyed the food a lot; the only reason I'm rating this lower was the service. Our bill had two extra dishes on it that we didn't order, making our total super high. We asked to have these removed, but then they told us that we had already ordered these dishes and that they were on the way. We clarified a second time that we didn't order these two dishes and then finally got the right receipt. Our server was sweet and apologized, but for their high menu prices, I wasn't too thrilled with this experience.

Some of the best food I've had in my life. The sausage based salad and prawns were amazing dishes…read more The sausage salad was similar to a lettuce wrap base, minimal "salad" fillers.

Hype is warranted. I booked ahead for to celebrate my birthday on a Saturday night, and opted for…read morethe bar because I wanted to do à la carte (tasting menu is required at the tables on weekends). I tried: + Thai iced tea + kanom jeeb nok - bird dumplings + yum nam khao tod - crispy rice salad + kalum tod nam pla - cabbage side + lohn tai pla - coconut milk and ground pork gravy with fresh turmeric root, galangal, and lime leaf, served with nam pla kai tom, crudité and jasmine rice + pla nung manao - steamed whole branzino + Passionfruit coconut shaved ice Wow, pretty much all bangers. Top highlights were the yum nam khao tod, lohn tai pla, pla nung manao and shaved ice. So good!!

Long story short: oh... my god. This restaurant is unforgettable. Hands down the best Thai food…read moreI've had in Philly (and we all know there are plenty of options here!) I got the pad Thai to keep it simple and I'm still salivating at the thought 6 weeks later. (I feel a DoorDash order coming on...) my friend got the pad see ew and she said it was "heavenly." The ambiance is intoxicating. Warm, dark, rich colors and tapestries. Very authentic. Not too loud, plenty of seating (no outdoor.) Very friendly staff!! The wait was a little bit absurd (about an hour to get the food) which is the ONLY reason I had to take off a star. Yes, the wait was that long. But honestly? It was well worth it. I don't always beg people to try places in reviews, but if you like Thai food, you have to try this place. And you can thank me later ;)

Flavorful food with plenty of seating! The khao soi curry that is on the traditional menu has a…read moredeath grip on us right now; we absolutely adore the savoriness of it and how they really don't dry out the chicken. The pad thai with shrimp and crab was also delicious. The noodle soup was very good as well. We have eaten here a couple times and have smelled dishes going to other table out of the kitchen that smell absolutely amazing. The desserts we've gotten were both fine. The drinks have been decent, with my favorite being the ginger one. They always have free tables so there is not really a wait. I love the spacing between tables which helps facilitate a more intimate experience. The wait staff is kind. I can't wait to try more of the menu

The best Thai food in Philly, hands down!!! Came here on a Friday and luckily was able to be seated…read morewithout a reservation. We tried the Nam Tok salad, the green curry with chicken, and the pad see ew with tofu. The flavors were out of this world, and the portions are super generous. The interior is cozy and comfortable (but the tables are a bit close together). I'm a big fan of Thai food in general and have tried many places in Boston, NYC, and Philly, and this has been my favorite!

They had a table without a reservation on a Saturday night, which was nice. I'm a big fan of duck…read moreand rarely have it, so I was excited for the Crispy Duck with Tamarind Sauce (crispy half duck, fried sweet potatoes and Chinese eggplant, kiwi, glazed tamarind sauce). The duck itself was fine. The problem is that everything on the plate is sweet. The tamarind sauce is sweet, and the sweet potatoes and eggplant are buried under the duck in the same sauce, so the whole thing lands one note. Midway through I'm like, wait, where are the sweet potatoes and eggplant? Then, oh. They're under the duck, same color, same consistency, because of the sauce. The rice was perfect and cut some of the sweetness. The kiwis were thankfully sour, so they cut it too, though I forgot they were there until the end. Service is good. The duck was very mid.

We went visited Xiandu Thai a year ago and the food was delicious minus one thing we didn't really…read morecare for. However overall it was some of the best Thai food we had in Philly and we used to live in the area years ago. We decided we had to come back and see if the food was still just as good and the results are in...IT WAS! First the customer service is still really good and the server was beyond friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself is still super quant and perfect for a girls dinner or a date night! Now onto the food! We ordered the Sexy Shrimp appetizer, Pad Thai, Dan Dan Noodles! The Sexy Shrimp appetizer was good but we weren't really a fan of the dipping sauce that came with it. It was like a chipotle dipping sauce but I think the a traditional Thai Sweet Chili would have been better. But my, my, my the Pad Thai and Dan Dan Noodles were Phenomenal! Portion size was HUGE, flavor and spice was spot on and honestly, I wish I could pick up this restaurant and move it to DC where we are located! Still phenomenal and we will continue to return everytime we come back to visit Philly!

Phenomenal place! I love Xiandu Thai and they offer a good deal Happy Hour and their menu overall…read morehas some great options. Drinks are made well and reasonably priced. I love good Hendricks martini But I also do stray away from some of their original cocktails. The Chicken Pad Thai is my absolute favorite here. I always ask for spice and extra peanuts! Never disappointed. The Drunken Noodles are also a go-to favorite. Their starter options are sized appropriately so you'll have room for dinner. Bonnie & Peter are remarkable and they have an amazing staff. Xiandu is such a kind and friendly atmosphere with a beautiful ambiance both indoor and outdoor. Located right on Walnut Street you'll see beautiful views from their full bar (with two TVs) and they also have a beautiful patio with spacious seating. I would recommend Xiandu for a cute lunch, beautiful romantic dinner and a place to really come have some amazing Thai cuisine!

Wow!!! Amazing Thai food in a really warm and comfortable environment. We couldn't decide on what…read moreto eat, so we ordered a bit of everything. The chicken satay lived up to the online hype - so good! The Thai Appetizers Sampler was big and amazing. We took half of the multiple items home. The star of the show was the Panang curry - so smooth, creamy and flavorful. We added chicken which was very tender. Added a few sautés which were equally delicious. Super friendly service. Great experience start to finish.

I've driven by this place for years but finally gave it a try because I was craving khao soi…read more The khao soi was a bit disappointing! it was too coconut-forward, pretty bland, and the noodles were soggy. It definitely needed more seasoning and salt. The Sakoo Sai Moo was the star of the meal, so flavorful and delicious! My husband's shrimp Pad Thai was also really good, especially since it wasn't overly sweet. The restaurant has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and the service was friendly and attentive. Overall, we'd come back to try more dishes!

Ordered via DoorDash…read more Khao Mok Gai: I got it Thai-spicy, and it was fantastic. It came with Turmeric Rice, which was also extremely flavorful. Really fantastic combo, maybe the best Thai dish I've ever had! Thai Rice Soup: I'd never encountered this before, so I ordered it and quite enjoyed it. It's not a big flavor bomb like the better-known Thai soups, but it was good comfort food. Mango Sticky Rice: Sticky rice and coconut sauce were great, mango was pretty good -- I definitely ate it all!

I think seasoning wise, food is good, tho the crab is quite spicy but the server says it is mild…read more The tofu corn fritter is outstanding! The gouda flavor combines with the sweetness of corn is just too good. I would definitely come back for this fritter but don't know about other dishes because of the high price and the noodle dish has too much veggie compared to noodle and meat. Idk we might come back to try other dishes because this is supposed to be one of the good thai places in the city. Restaurant is kinda small, reservation is recommended. A lot of people do take out here so service can be slow.

I initially thought this was a sit-in restaurant. When I arrived I found out it was a hub for…read moremultiple food businesses. Pick-up or delivery only. Very busy. My order was for curry chicken, shrimp pad seew, fried bananas and white rice. The over all flavor was ok. On the sweet side. The curry was good but a little sweet. The stir fried noodles were ok. The fried bananas came with a container of honey with sesame seeds. This was good but the fried bananas were good on their own and did not need the extra sweetness. The white rice was dry and older. The Thai tea was good. Over all, you can park outside quickly for pick-up or get your food delivered.

I stopped by today again because last time i just found out this hidden gem spot. Today my husband…read morecraving Thai food, curry dish. He got Panang curry with chicken. I got spicy chicken wings and drunken noodle extra spicy. Woww everything is good. Love it. Food is delish!! Ps. Drinks menu looks yum. Got thai iced tea this time. Will definitely come back :)

Delicious food, great service, BYOB. Doesn't get any better than that!…read more I have been wanting to come here for a while, but kept forgetting to make a reservation on the day they release. I am happy to report that it is worth putting yourself on the Open Table wait list. I got a notification that a reservation was available a few days before my desired date and time. We were a party of three and ordered the Puck & See tasting menu. Everything was yummy but a few favorites were the scallops, salads, and all star seafood rice. I was not a big fan of the noodle soup but everyone else enjoyed it. Will definitely be back!

We waited in line for about an hour, but once we got inside, I have to say the atmosphere was…read morebeautiful and so intimately decorated. The food was good, but honestly, it wasn't quite as amazing as everyone made it seem. The portions depended on what you ordered but I think it's pricey for the portions size. That being said, I'm glad we waited and got to experience it at least once. I definitely think it's worth trying! Would I go back? Yes. Would I wait in line again? Probably not. The service was exceptional. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly, really made it feel "familiar". Here's everything we ordered:

Erawan is one of Philadelphia first Thai restaurants. They recently revamped their menu and the…read morefood is excellent. We think they have the best crab Rangoons. It's byob, and serve some unique dishes like tofu ravioli served with Thai curry sauce. The Khao Soi is amazing a little sweeter. They have a cute small indoor space, and service is on point!

Got takeout The pad Thai and pad keemao were both sweeter…read morethan expected. It felt like the flavor wasn't as balanced as the sweetness dominated a bit. Their spicy scale isn't bad so if you want spice, go higher compared to other Thai restaurants! The noodles were very soft and chewy. I added some extra spice at home and I think it improved the flavor. The space itself is super cute and decorated based on the season. The people were also so nice, even in just the take out encounter. Would probably go back for this reason and try a curry next time!