great food, Liam was our server and had some great suggestions. Really fun and nice And would…read moredefinitely come back.

Amazing service and food. Everyone was friendly, and the drinks were very good. My server, Liam,…read morewas exceptional. Would recommend to a friend.

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.

What an absolutely amazing experience. Knowing how popular this restaurant is, I made reservations…read morea few weeks in advance. We arrived early and were quickly shown to our seats. We both saw the 'Taste of Kalaya' which goes for $85 per person. It comes with a few sharable appetizers, an entree and dessert served family style. Starting off with their Shaw Muang which are flower shaped dumplings with ground chicken, cucumber and a Thai chili, these were phenomenal. Simple, but beautifully presented. The fact these bite-sized dumplings were packed full of flavor and texture were extraordinary. Next were the Gui Chai which are crispy garlic chive rice cakes with a spicy sweet soy sauce. These were also tasty, but I would have preferred a thicker accompanying sauce that coats the rice cake after each dip, rather running right off it. We were also able to choose an extra appetizer, which we opted in for Plah Hoy Namg Rom which are grilled oysters with a chili jam, crispy shallot, lemongrass and herbs. These looked beautiful, but I felt the flavours overpowered the natural taste of the oyster. For mains, we opted in for the Goong Thod Kluae which is their wok-fried river prawn in brown butter w. shrimp paste and seafood nam jim, Gaeng Pae which is a goat and lamb curry with their own spice blend and toasted coconut, and Gai Yaang Naa Por (add-on, extra charge) which is charcoal grilled chicken glazed with coconut cream, turmeric, dark soy and fish sauce. The river prawn was phenomenal. The fact this was the size of a lobster was a huge wow-factor. It's served tableside where the head butter is first removed, then the succulent meat, and finally topped with the head butter. Presentation-wise, not that prettiest thing, but the flavours were incredible. Perhaps as the server is dissecting the river prawn, they could move it onto a clean plate with garnishes to make it look more presentable. Nevertheless, this is one of the best dishes I've had anywhere. The goat and lamb curry was slightly disappointing. We found it to be overly spicy where we couldn't taste the goat and/or lamb in the dish. We're not shy when it comes to spicy food, but this set our mouths ablaze and it was difficult to take 2nd and 3rd bites from this particular dish. For the charcoal grilled chicken was decent. I found parts of the dish to be on the dry side and other parts to be tender and juicy. I didn't necessarily taste the coconut cream or turmeric, but it was a decent dish. For sides, we opted in for the Yum Makhua Yao which is marinated eggplant w. mint, galangal, fried shallots and prik nam pla, and the Moo Tod Nam Pla which is crispy pork belly w. fish sauce. The eggplant was a nice side dish to take a break from the main courses and the crispy pork belly was nice as well. Crispy, not overly fatty or oily, and would have preferred that as a main over the goat and lamb curry. For dessert, we saw a couple of our favourites but with a twist. We opted in for their Durian Sticky Rice (Great spin on a traditional mango sticky rice) and their Thai tea tiramisu (a spin on your traditional tiramisu which comes with coffee-soaked ladyfingers). The durian sticky rice was out of this world. Durian in place of mango was brilliant. Perfectly ripe, soft and was a breathtaking dessert. As for the tiramisu, this was fantastic as well. The Thai tea flavour didn't shine through as much as I would have liked, but overall, excellent. It's worth noting, the service at this restaurant is impeccable. Probably one of the best hospitalities I've received anywhere. The servers reset your table in between courses by wiping it off and everyone was professional, knowledgeable and kind. Overall, I can see why this is listed on the top 50 restaurants in the U.S. coming in at #11 according to 'theworlds50best'. The quality of food, the service, atmosphere is top notch.

Service was great and with a smile, even asking how spicy I wanted my dishes. Ambiance was nice and…read moreI assume the background music was authentic and relaxing. Definitely will return when I go to Philadelphia again!

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 ;)

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!

EXCELLENT Thai food in South Philly that has very reasonable prices and late hours. You can arrive…read moreas late as 9:50pm to dine in. Their Pad Thai and Tom Kha soup are much more flavorful than other Thai restaurants I've been to, and their laab salad appetizer is also quite good. A great place for a quiet dining experience.

Grabbed take out from here and it was a home-y and delicious dinner. Their wings looks good from…read morethe photos and taste just as good. Crispy and airy. The sauce was like a sweet and sour gochujang. Their massaman curry was sooo flavorful and heavy on coconut milk. I had leftover curry and ate it over rice the next day.

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've heard so many positive reviews of circles & drive by it often, but I'm only just now getting a…read morechance to try it. The place itself had decent parking out front, I was seated immediately & provided water while waiting for the rest of my party. It was pretty cozy inside. It always sounded odd when people spoke of how amazing their cheesesteak eggrolls are, yes they're a staple Philly food item but still a little odd for a Thai place. I get it now. The cheesesteak spring roll is superior to any cheesesteak roll I've ever had. The spring roll wrapper just makes it so much lighter & crispier & than the inside? Perfection, even when it's scorching your mouth. The chicken puffs were also delicious, especially in the sauce. Someone at our table may or may not have been drinking the green curry like it was soup & we couldn't blame them, it was that good. Highly recommend the pad Thai with shrimp. The thai iced tea was also a 10/10. This is one of those places where I left leaving a little full but oh so content. Can't wait to try more.

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!

Absolutely amazing and absolutely worth the hype!!! The dishes are so unique and the flavors are…read moresomething you don't get elsewhere unless you grew up around a Cambodian household. The flavors are so elevated and there isn't a restaurant that you can compare. I've been there twice and tried to get different things off the menu each time and everything hits. There honestly was not one thing we didn't. I also love that it's still a BYOB. If it is your first time, they do have a tasting menu but it's so nice and flexible because if there's something on the menu that you really want to try in the category, you have the option to pick that. Or you can just be surprised !