Fresh food and great service. At this point Owner knows me person personally. I always get the curry. The flavors are very delightful. Her homemade coconut ice cream is amazing. They get busy towards the evening so I recommend coming a little bit earlier. You can tell the cook actually cares about the food she makes. She is always there making it herself. read more

Awful red curry noodles. So dry I had to call and drive back to pick up some more sauce. I get there and the cook only gives me a very small sauce cup of additional curry sauce. So bland and dry. Do not recommend. read more

Best pad Thai! I've been going here for years. However recently they do seem to be a bit on the spicier side than before so order accordingly! read more

First time eating at Penn's Kitchen and I'll be heading back there whenever I get an appetite for Thai curry. I had the Massaman curry with pork and the tom yum goong soup, both flavorful and filling with whole pieces of lemongrass and Thai basil in the soup. Simple presentations give a 'home cooked' feel, especially with the family and restaurant photographs under the plexiglass topping the table. Service was attentive and polite, the atmosphere cozy and not too fancy as it's in an older shopping mall. Perfect for a lazy 'I don't want to cook' night. Price was alright, but we did order /a lot/ of food so it came out to about $35. Good portions all around. My boyfriend had the pad prik with chicken and practically inhaled it - he is a 'connoisseur' of prad prik and was very satisfied. Only thing was that the spring rolls were still a bit cold on the inside, but I've had this happen to spring rolls at many restaurants despite the overall quality of their menu. So I won't really fault them for that, definitely give them a second chance. I'll try the fresh rolls next time, for sure. read more

Wow, Chef Penn was there in person and she is a passionate chef who makes great authentic dishes. Don't miss the Wonton's. I disagree with the previous reviewer who didn't like them. They were fresh, hand made and had just the right amount of cream cheese, green onion and crab. Try the mint and basil fried rice which an updated version of a classic dish. I will definitely be back. read more

Very good spice and flavor. Been here 10+ times always good fried rice red curry pad Thai.

My favorite Thai food in the area. The Massam curry is the bomb, and they're on Grubhub too. I would give 5 stars, but I ordered chicken in my noodles once and when I got home it was veggie. I called and they offered to make me a new dish if I came back and picked it up. I would have preferred if they offered to deliver my food (I live .5 miles away) but it was nice they did that for me! read more

Went there for dinner. The chicken pad thai is on point! One of the best I've ever had. The server was very friendly and always checking up to see if I needed anything. Even started friendly conversation and asked how my day had been. Definitely would come here more often if I lived in the area! read more

Nice place...Thanks, Janelle! Clean and bright, yet cozy...excellent service. I loved the menu offerings. Penn, the owner, came over for introductions. She made us feel welcomed and appreciated. The apple salad was the fave of the day! They were out of green papaya, so we opted for the apple and it was AMAZING!! I'll go back just for that!! Super fresh with mild, clean flavors that positively delight the taste buds. YUMMY! I want another VERY SOON. The fresh rolls were beautifully prepared but lacked any real flavor. I would have preferred cilantro in the filling, instead of mint and perhaps a hint of ginger. It's difficult to find a Thai restaurant that makes them fresh to order, so we were a little disappointed. The spring rolls were ok. Served with a mild sauce. My lunch companion and I shared a vegetarian red curry and also basil fried rice. Unfortunately, the curry wasn't much different than what I prepare at home using Thai Kitchen red curry paste and a can of coconut milk. An overabundance of 'baby' carrots was a turnoff. More pea pods (and less carrot) and a sprinkling of cilantro would have made the dish more enjoyable. It was good, though. Medium was nice and spicy. The basil fried rice was tasty, yet had an odd sweetness. Again, ordered medium and it offered the perfect heat...hot enough to redden the complexion without burning off the taste buds. Hefty lunch portion. We'll definitely return...the menu was enticing and I'm looking forward to trying several dishes. read more

We've been looking for a nearby Thai place and tried Penn's after reading the reviews here. First off, I was happy to be able to order Tom Kha Gai (creamy coconut chicken soup). I've had this once or twice in the past at other places, but you don't always find it on most menus. I like it as a change of pace from Tom Yum or Hot & Sour Soup, and this version was piping hot with generous pieces of chicken and plenty of cilantro and coconut broth flavor. My dining companion had the Hot and Sour Soup and compared it favorably to other versions he'd had in the past, liking it because it had a thinner texture than other versions (he doesn't particularly care for the thicker hot & sour soups he's had elsewhere). My red curry had plenty of large shrimp and a heat that built up as the meal went on. This was a great version and something I'd definitely order again here. Tim ordered the beef Pad See Ew, which he noted had plenty of broccoli. I tasted his dish and liked the abundance of broccoli and the thinner noodles (so many versions of this dish seem to have just a couple of pieces of broccoli and huge doughy noodles that I don't particularly care for). The decor isn't much to write home about, but the service was exceptionally friendly and efficient. Our server was well-versed in the menu (we heard her tell folks at another table that she'd tried everything in the place and she was able to fully describe the dishes and make suggestions tailored to their tastes). At the end of our meal, the owner Penn stopped by our table and introduced herself, asking our names and making sure we enjoyed our meal. She seemed genuinely interested in our dining experience as first-time visitors and sincere in her hope that we would return...which we will. read more

Best Thai Food I've ever had! Under New Management - Penn's back in business!! I tried Thai Lanxang restaurant after Penn, the new owner, told me she had purchased it and was now "up & running". I work at GM Tech Center in Warren, MI and Penn has been providing "Guest Restaurant" services there every Friday for several years now - I look forward to her Pad Thai all week long - so I know her food is fantastic! The restaurant is clean & nicely decorated and in a convenient location - 14 mile Rd. & Crooks. The service was great - Penn treats all her customers like friends (not just me...) and is always fun - whether at her restaurant or at the Tech Center. Congratulations Penn & All The Best! I will see you soon at the restaurant or on Fridays at the Tech Center! read more

FINALLY! We've found our go-to place for Thai on this side of town. DELISH!!!! Thai food is my favorite cuisine. Its fresh, layered and complex. I love the use of herbs. My mom was with us and she had only had Thai one other time about 10 years ago probably. She was nervous about what to eat so I ordered red curry and pad thai (both "mild" because I always add hot sauce anyway) for us to all share. She was hooked. The Pad Thai was a little different than what I've had before, but it was still delish. Tom Yum was soooo good, complex and spicy. Eggplant wasn't listed in the ingredients for the red curry. They happily added it. We happily DEVOURED it. The Red Curry had a spicy bite to it, even though it was "mild", so I'd suggest asking for "no spice" if you're not a spicy food lover. But my mom isn't usually a fan of "spicy" and she LOVED it. There were 3 of us, 2 soups, red curry w/rice & pad thai, and we had leftovers. Penn came out to say hi and introduced herself and asked us all our names because we were new. She really loves her restaurant and it shows. She remarked how she was surprised my boy was eating the Tom Yum (it has a hot kick to it, think from chili oil). I explained that he's a Thai Food fanatic since Thai was the only food I could eat while I was pregnant, lol. This place is DELICIOUS!!! Tastebud heaven. read more

When I came back to the area to visit family, my sister was insistent that I come and eat at Penn's. I live in an area where our food choices are limited to chain joints and greasy spoons, so i was all about getting some REAL Thai food. My sister and I split the cashew chicken and chicken pad thai and had plenty to take home. Loved all the fresh vegetables and light sauces. I didn't feel like my food was soaked in cornstarch gravy, just perfectly seasoned Thai food. Our food was so good that I took home dinner for a friend and we celebrated Mother's Day together. Dinner portions are right around $10 and that price is more than fair for the QUALITY and QUANTITY of the food you get. read more

Considering I live walking distance from the place, it is an all time favorite. The atmosphere is great for small parties and the staff is very nice read more

Full disclosure I'm not that huge of a fan of Thai food, but the mood struck me and off we went. My husband and I split the appetizer combo and the beef pad prik. It was amazing, the food was fresh and well seasoned but my favorite part was Penn herself. She was kind and understanding that we had a cranky one year old ( I swear she was in a good mood until the high chair came out!) I loved all the pictures under the glass on the tables and I love seeing somebody who cares so much about their business and treats their customers like family! She even took my daughter up to look at the fish tank for a few minutes and my husband and I almost felt like normal people for a few minutes. Whenever we feel the need for Thai there is no question where we are headed! read more

This restaurant is under NEW ownership, hence if you have had a bad experience in years past please disregard. This is a very small, but quaint business, operated by Penn , a very proud grandma you will see by the cute photos of her grand daughter decorating the place ! The best papaya salad I have found in Michigan. I am not a pad Thai fan, yet I have had several friends join me and rave about the deliciousness here. I keep returning since the spice is made just right as specified in all my curry dishes and Grandma Penn is charming and a blast to chat with !!! read more

Very average. But very outgoing owner who thinks she's the tits. I got news - you only aight.

I live right next to this place and have always wondered about it, starving and with nothing to eat in my apartment I decided to get take out. I ordered the Spring Rolls and the Spicy Noodle W/Tofu dish and let me tell ya, it's AMAZING!!! Walking in there you can feel the welcoming energy and how cute everything is. It's a smaller place but sometimes that just adds to the charm and this is one of those sometimes. I will definitely be going here a lot more often! Also BEST THAI ICED TEA EVER!!! They are not skimpy with the serving size even with the tea they give you a huge to-go cup of it. I'm so pleased! Time for a nap! read more

I don't think the one lunch I had there today qualifies me to compose a detailed review, so I'll spare you the overwritten account of my dining experience and the events that led up to it. Suffice it to say I truly enjoyed my meal (spicy noodles) and the service. The place was mostly empty which is shame. If you're in the area, I recommend giving it try. read more

Good food, last time I had the red curry it was good but needs more salt and I've had better curry's from other places

Oh yeah!! Don't even need to go here to Yelp about it. I've know Wanpen since the days when she bartended at Mon Jin Lau. Opening up her first Thai restaurant (Penns Thai Cafe) on Rochester road in Troy, 12 or so years ago, I can tell you from countless visits, the absolute BEST Thai food in Metro Detroit. Twice annually I would take our managing director from our Thailand operation there on his insistence. Great right? Great up until she sold it. Definitely not the same. The fact that she's taken over ownership from the previous owner and I no longer have to drive to the Thai House (at least that's what it was called before it changed names and owners I presume), leaves me extremely fired up, and not from my usually medium + heat preference. Definitely an enthusiastic Thumbs UP! read more

Penn's thai kitchen used to be my favorite place to get thai food from, food was always so uplifting. I've ordered red curry twice after the latest owner took over and both times it's been soooooo watered down, it's not even curry sauce anymore, it's more like a broth and has almost no flavor to it. I'm really disappointed at how the quality has gone down. It's plain and feels like I'm eating vegetables in water that barely tastes like curry. It is definitely not what is used to be. Spent 20 dlls on two dishes that are not even enjoyable to eat. Just know that customers notice. read more

My wife and I went to Penn's the first time the other evening and were BLOWN AWAY! The food was so good and the tastes so authentic we thought that we were back in Bangkok, Thailand where we lived for 4 years. This is definately the best Thai food we have found in Detroit. The Beef Salad had the most beef we have ever seen on the dish in a restaurant. The Massaman Curry and the Pad Thai were perfect and very, very tasty. Khun Penn the owner/chef is such a delight. She works hard to make sure you will have a wonderful meal. We are definitely looking forward to many return visits and taking our kids when they are in town. Dave W PS - the portions were so generous we did not have room for Penn's homemade coconut ice cream - but don't worry - take some home. We did and It is absolutely fantastic!! read more

I've driven by this place in its many incarnations for years and never tried any of them, but today my sister and I decided to try Penn's. The space itself is friendly and comfortable - the only downside was that on this particular day they were having AC issues so it was a little warm, but Penn and the other woman working went out of their way to make us comfortable with a portable fan. I ordered Tom Yum Gai and Green Curry with chicken - both hot. My sister ordered Pad See Ew with beef - mild. My soup was a little salty, but other than that is was very good - fresh veggies, big pieces of mushroom and lovely cilantro giving it a nice zing. The green curry is made with sweet basil some green and red peppers and green beans - the sauce was slightly sweet and refreshing - the heat level of Hot was just right for me. The chicken in the dish was very tender white meat. My sister's dish had regular broccoli - and I love broccoli so that was good. The noodles were very flavorful and slightly chewy - Both of us liked it The Thai Iced Tea was very good! Penn introduced herself and was very charming - I am looking forward to going back and trying some of their other offerings! read more

I am so excited about this place. I went in the other day with my friend for lunch and then I loved it so much i craved it the next day and got it again. I was actually craving this place at 8 am the next morning. I must have been dreaming about it. I got the red curry with chicken and the tom kah gai. It was so yummy. I really liked the soup it had the right mix of coconut in it. The red curry was perfect. I liked the combo of veggies and meat they put together. Very simply done and done well. I also liked that the veggies were cooked enough. I feel like some places have them too crunchy for my taste and it doesn't mix well with the rest of the dish. They also cut there veggies the right way. Now i know this sounds strange but part of the experience of Thai is the way it feels in the mouth. I also feel like some places try and do things to be different and add certain veggies that do not mix well with the curry, which ends up not so great Seemed very traditional Thai to me and that is exactly what I want. I also really loved the service. The girl who worked there seemed like she may have been the daughter of the owners. And I think the cooks may have been the sons. She was sweet and even remembered me from the day before, which made me feel special. Very nice people in a warm hearted atmosphere. I felt at home there. It was a nice experience. read more

Thank Goodness for Penn! Seriously, this is the best Thai food I've had in a long, long time. As a software engineer, our basic diet is Thai food (I have no idea why that is...), so I've had Thai all over the metro-Detoit area. Penn's Thai Kitchen absolutely rocks. The Pad Thai is so darn good that I can't bring myself to eat anything else. Except the Crab Rangoon. You gotta try the Crab Rangoon, your taste buds will be elevated to a new level. Do yourself a favor and visit Penn's Thai Kitchen. You will not be sorry. Mike Y. of Troy - Clearly "you" are not a lawyer because one would assume that you would have done your due diligence before publishing an erroneous claim. The records are public, you should review them before making a statement. read more

The food here was good, and the service is fairly good in terms of speed, but it always bugs me when the staff talks about you in another language. There were also fruit flies everywhere, which was a little off putting. The crab Rangoon was pretty good, not the best, but the Pad Thai was excellent. read more

It has been a long and hard search for good Thai food in the Detroit metro area...and I'm still searching. Although the food was OK its still not the legitimate Thai food I was hoping for. read more

Penn's is a great Than restaurant. The Tom Yum is my favorite here, it is really spicy with tons of flavor. The fresh rolls are also really great and huge! I've tried most items on the menu and have not been disappointed yet. read more

The absolute best Thai food I have ever had. I have eaten at many Thai restaurants all over Michigan and California. And this tops them all.

Thai curries and glass noodles are quite good! The medium spice of the yellow curry is spicier than I expected my senses to handle; it was however enjoyable overall. read more

"Pad thai is amazing and always consistent. Penn is the coolest lady. Love this place."

Best Thai restaurant in the area (Royal Oak + ). Excellent food and very friendly staff.