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    Lucky Elephant Cafe

    4.9 (35 reviews)
    Closed • 6:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Taro Milk Tea
    Kelley W.

    Stop reading reviews and just come here! It's absolutely amazing food and the "waitress", Tee, that everyone raves about is actually the founder/owner! She even remembers customers by name and their orders. I came here twice on a short work trip and lived the tom yum, pad Thai, pad see ew, veggie rolls (with taro!), and fried bananas. Cozy atmosphere but only seating for 10, so plan ahead when you want to bring a group. Authentic Thai family recipes with unique spins and perfect service!

    Crispy chicken wings
    Nary K.

    If you are in the South Jersey area (Sewell/Washington Township), please stop by Lucky Elephant Cafe for delicious and authentic Thai & Lao food (take out only for now). I've been looking for a place that makes delicious Drunken Noodles and here it is. We also ordered crispy chicken wings, shrimp rolls, pork and vegetable egg rolls, chicken fried rice, shrimp and salmon special and Tom Yum soup We definitely found our new takeout spot! *There's no sign yet. It's located in a strip mall next to Philly Pretzel Factory and Liscio's Bakery.

    Lucky Elephant Banana

    Came here for a little dinner on a Thursday night all the way from Philly, worth the 45 min drive during prime hours, 5:30-6:15, it's fairly new, a cute and quaint hidden spot which is also family ran. Amazing Thai food, had the red curry (mild spice) was not super spicy, just a slight burn. It was creamy, packed with so much flavor, fresh, and you can really taste the love and passion in the food. I got the curry with shrimp, definitely will be wanting it again. A plus is that this place gives you way more curry than most places in philly, so definitely worth the money. My cousin got the Pad see ew (drunken noodles), I usually think pad see ew is meh, especially the ones I've tried in philly restaurants, BUT I LOVED their pad see ew, it's very different from the other ones I've tried. It had so much more flavor, it was sweet, savory, spicy, umami, and a hint of acidic/sour, lots of fresh veggies, and noodles were cooked perfectly. The owner Tee was amazing and so sweet, made us feel like we could be real life friends, she really took care of us, especially when we told her it was our first time and gave us complimentary dessert, lucky elephant banana. The dessert is sweet, ripe bananas wrapped in a wonton (I think) wrapper, fried to perfection, drizzled with chocolate syrup and powdered sugar. The wrapper was crispy with soft fresh bananas inside.

    Pad See Ew
    Katelyn B.

    Me and my sister come here all the time. It's probably our favorite restaurant in Jersey. The food is always phenomenal with hearty portions. On top of the food being wonderful, T is the best server! She is attentive, kind and knows our orders before we even have to say anything. Couldn't recommend this place enough, it's a true gem.

    Lucky Elephant Banana

    Great service! And the food is soooo good. Seriously the best Thai food in Gloucester county. Ambiance is cozy and fun. Definitely gonna come back.

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    Great little restaurant. Food and bubble tea are excellent. Definitely worth a try.

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    Food was wonderful!!! We ordered pad Thai with chicken and pineapple rice with shrimp dish. We will be back !

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    What an amazing find!!! Great food and exceptional service from the owner. Highly recommend!!!

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    Mawn - Crab fried rice

    Mawn

    4.7(270 reviews)
    13.6 mi•Bella Vista, Italian Market

    Was finally able to grab ANOTHER coveted Mawn reservation after a year of trying for 4:30pm (right…read moreas they opened) on a Thursday night! This time having had one visit under my belt, we decided against the chef's tasting (no hard feelings, just didn't want to end up with another whole fish) and not a single thing disappointed. We started off with the head on soft shell shrimp, mahope samut seared scallops, and burmese ginger & melon salad which were all so fresh. I think of the group my favorite was still the tasty head on soft shell shrimp. For our mains to share we tackled the all star seafood fried rice that was prepared with uni, lump crab, bay scallops, shrimp, crab fat butter, trout roe and then also had the delectable yellow curry noodle soup that featured blended coconut curry, shaved cabbage, long beans, herbs, peanuts, and we chose chicken as our protein. For two people it was MORE than enough to share and we even ended up taking home a portion of the fried rice. For desert we had the jasmine rice pudding which was to DIE FOR and really icing on the cake to a perfect meal. The service was prompt, pleasant, and the staff very frequently changed our plates and silverware which I'm coming to expect in "hard to get" restaurant experiences. The venue itself is small and intimate, but you don't feel squished in the slightest. Cannot wait to be back in another year!

    I know this place is very hard to get reservations. I was grateful for getting one. I've been…read morewanting to try this restaurant like a lot of people on the list. First of all, I needed to change my reservation but I could not get in contact with anyone until I sent my second email since there was no phone number. When I got an email back I was informed if 4 or more people then we have to get the mandatory tasting menu. I thought that was a bit demanding. I eat a lot of Asian food especially southeast Asian food. I was expecting authentic Cambodian food but that was not the case. The food was very fusion. Most Asian dishes are served with cilantro as garnish but to my surprise the fish was garnished with parsley. None of the food was spicy. Overall the food was ok. The king fried rice was salty and mushy. The fish was overcooked. The cabbage salad was tasty. The beef skewer was good but not worth $10 each. Overall it was an average restaurant. Ambiance was great. Very cozy place.

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    Banh chow salad (served with shrimp and chicken however, we 86ed the shrimp)

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    Vientiane Café - Steamed Shrimp Dumplings

    Vientiane Café

    4.0(349 reviews)
    15.4 mi•Cedar Park
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    Very much enjoyed our dinner at the BYOB, Vientiane Café. Being seated in the front room, we were…read moreglad that there was a double door to keep the chill outside. Servers were hustling, but were on hand for questions or requests for more water. With six diners, we were able to try a number of the dishes, and all were tasty! Appetizers: - Sticky Tamarind Wings (fried and tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce along with chili, lemongrass, and kaffir leaves)--delicious and sticky! - Crispy Pork Spring Rolls (silver noodles, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, served with house sauce)--great sauce; - Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (stuffed with onions, carrots, and leaks, served with garlic soy sauce); and - Angel Shrimp (wrapped in wonton skin and deep-fried, served with sweet chili sauce). Mains: - King Soup (red curry broth served over vermicelli noodles with shredded cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, and scallions with tofu)--requested at a spice level 3, this was a rich, filling soup thanks to a generous hand with the tofu; - Deep-fried Whole Pompano Fish with Ginger Sauce (sautéed with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, carrots, and onions) served with jasmine rice)--diner ordered a Triple Flavored Sauce (sweet tangy, spicy sauce, served with steamed vegetables) at a spice level 5, but though spicy, it wasn't overwhelmingly so; - Homemade Lao Sausages (stuffed with chopped pork, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, served with steamed vegetables, roasted chili garlic paste with stick rice)--consensus was these were some great sausages; - Casserole (napa cabbage, clear noodles, basil, chili, in a red curry base)--ordered by two diners, both with fish; - Laab Salad (marinated with roasted rice powder, herbs, lime juice, with spring mix, and served with sticky rice). Desserts: - Mango Coconut Stick Rice--my favorite, not too sweet with perfectly ripe mango slices! - Banana ​Chocolate ​Spring ​Rolls--my banana-loving fellow diners thought this dessert was great! - Fried ​Banana ​Tempura with ​Honey--again, my banana-loving fellow diners thought this dessert was great - Coconut Rice Pudding--my rice-pudding-loving fellow diners thought this dessert was great! Will definitely return!

    I tried Laotian food for the first time here! The restaurant is bigger inside than it looks from…read morethe outside, and I liked looking at the decorations while walking to our table. I also appreciated that the restaurant was well lit enough so that I could read the menu without issue. Our waitress was really nice and answered our questions about Laotian food. The pork spring rolls were super crispy and tasted especially good with the sweet dipping sauce. The Aw Lao was very dill-heavy (I learned that dill is often used in Laotian cuisine) but the flavors of the soup worked well together, and the sticky rice texture was great. I got the king's soup, and the portion size was big enough for leftovers. I wish the broth had been a bit saltier, but otherwise it was good!

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    Vientiane Café - Sticky Tamarind Wings

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    Southeast Asian Market - Stuffed chicken wing

    Southeast Asian Market

    4.7(42 reviews)
    11.7 mi
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    I have been following Ca's Tra on Instagram and specifically went today to get their Milk Tea - we…read moregot the Ca's Special Milk Tea and The Creme Brulee Roasted Coconut Milk Tea (today's special) - both were phenomenal! Definitely get their Ca's Special, it is loaded with fun colored jellies, boba and flan! We also stopped by at a Thai vendor to get the Khao Soi. The broth was rich and flavorful, the fried egg noodles were fresh and crispy and the meat was perfectly cooked. This weekend market is a must if you are in Philly between April to October.

    Woo, where to start with Southeast Asian Market? We came by with a large group today, since some…read morefriends were visiting from out of town. Stalls were packed but certainly not the worst. Things will definitely get a lot busier as the season goes on. Frankly you can't really go wrong with anything here, so I just wanted to leave some best practices as someone who's iterated a few times here: - If getting skewered meat/papaya salad, just get it at whichever booth has the shortest line with what you want (and if you don't want anything in particular, just hop in the shortest line). There might be a slight difference between stands, but since it's so common, you can't really go wrong with anyone who sells. - Stir Fry Noodle Lady! Grab the chive cakes on the side too. - Skip the sugar cane and go for the simpler drinks on the menu. Passionfruit, lime honey, and things like that will be much more refreshing. - Bring a picnic blanket, as there's plenty of space to gather and eat adjacent to the booths, and you'll avoid eating on your feet all the time. Make sure to bring cash! Venmo/card is beginning to be accepted but may have a surcharge.

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    Vientiane Bistro - Khaopoon aka King Soup

    Vientiane Bistro

    4.5(112 reviews)
    16.5 mi•Kensington

    Vientiane Bistro is one of my top spots for Lao cuisine - I've been coming here for years…read more Their papaya salad[1] is a must. A lovely rendition, it's fresh, with a punchy fish sauce. At two peppers, it'll burn your taste buds off! If you must, ask to reduce the pepper level. Or, just get a Thai green iced tea - it's refreshing and will offset that spice kick. Budget conscious? Get their curry rice special, only $12 (as of now) and comes with a sizable crunchy chicken haunch, yellow curry rice, and steamed veggies, with a ginger habanero sauce that's more savory than spicy. While you're there, grab a bottle of Sunny's homemade chili oil. It comes in spicy and EXTRA spicy. Goes on anything: I sprinkle it on nacho chips and salads as a replacement for dressing. Credit accepted. Street parking. Convenient to the SEPTA L Huntingdon stop. Plenty of seating, so bring friends and family. Call ahead if you have a particularly large party. [1] My first choice for papaya salad in Philly? Usually the papaya salad lady at FDR Park - but Vientiane saves me from making that trip! Yum.

    Happened to dine at both Kalaya and VB in the same week. Kalaya was impressive but I actually liked…read morethe flavors at VB better. Each dish was perfectly executed. We had green curry, king soup, sweet basil pompano and a lot of the pork belly appetizer. Chef Sunny came out to greet us and gave us a Thai tea tres leche cake when she heard it was my birthday. Amazing experience! Ambience was non-threatening and comfortable and the young waiter was very attentive. What a great evening!

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    Vientiane Bistro

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