Chabaa Thai Bistro

Every thing was delicious. 10/10 . The service was excellent. The flavors jumped off the plate and the food was so fresh. I enjoyed the crab fried rice and some other appetizers. My server Bernard was very attentive and displayed great customer service.

After a nice, relaxing hike on the Wissahickon trails, we were craving something healthier to eat for dinner that wasn’t the typical “bar/pub food” options nearby. We made the right choice with Chabaa! I ordered the pineapple, tumeric fried rice with marinated chicken breasts. From the presentation in a pineapple to the aromatic flavors, it is easily one of my new favorite dishes. We were dining outside & a random person walking by saw my plate & decided to order it too! My partner ordered the chicken pad Thai & we were pleased that it wasn’t dry & had the right balance of flavors & peanuts. Special shout-out to our server, Ariel. She was super friendly, personable, attentive, & genuinely a good person! We really enjoyed our conversations with her. Please take care of her…the world needs more kind people like her 🫶🏼

Fried rice seasoned with aromatic spices including turmeric, chunks of pineapple, in a bowl made by emptied pineapple! topped with two juicy grilled satay chicken. The taste was amazing and the presentation was superb. Literally others ordered it once they saw my order!

I loved this place. It was on a Sunday afternoon. I went to church alone and found myself craving something afterwards. It was supposed to snow that day, and I wanted to come home quickly, but I decided to go against it for some reason and found this gem of a restaurant. The food was incredible and beautifully plated. The artistic direction was appreciated, especially after realizing several other restaurants I wanted to go to were closed. And the taste of the appetizer and meal were better than the presentation. The service was perfect, considering I was the only person there on the starting to snow afternoon. The waitress served me with attention and detail, making me feel special and cared for throughout the entire time I was there. Could be chalked up to me being the only person there, but it doesn't take away from my review. The atmosphere of the restaurant was divine with the decorations and the serenity of the empty space. As pictured below, it was a lovely time to be there. I was the only person there, replicating a scene from a movie. It was magical because of the circumstances of the day, but I still give it 5 stars because of my willingness to try a new restaurant! I would recommend! Bring friends and family to enjoy!

I love this thai place in Manayunk. Inside or outside always good food and kind people. I would recommend!

I went here today with my boyfriend. All the workers were very nice. The woman at the door was very welcoming and greeted us when we walked in. The atmosphere felt very relaxing. There was soft music playing in the background and the decor was very nice😍 The food was amazing. The appetizers, entree, everything! It was a pleasant experience and I will definitely be going again.

Oh this place is a delight! Hidden gem 💎. My friend and I were walking down Mainstreet and stumbled upon this restaurant. The service was amazing !! So friendly and warm! We got the sampler which was amazing! Super tasty. The Tom yum soup was the absolute best soup I have ever had! So flavorful, so light and so fresh! We ate it with a side of sticky rice 🍚 and it paired so well with the broth.The seafood fried rice was so delicious 😭😭. Enough for 2 people. It wasn’t heavy and the flavor were out of this world! Definitely will be back !

Great food and atmosphere! The crazy noodles with tofu were amazing, never had tofu cooked so well, highly suggest even for meat eaters. The chive cakes were so interesting too. The branzino was okay but probably just not my taste

Excellent service, food came out in a good amount of time, server was knowledgeable about the menu. I cannot recommend this place enough. I recommend on weekends or Friday calling day of to make reservations, as it can fill up after 6pm.

Everything went well including the food quality, presentation, service, and ambience. The dining room was empty early Friday night after my daughter's graduation. The take out door was very active and never disturbed our experience. We had soup, fish, pad thai, salad, and tofu. Everyone loved what they ordered. The portions were generous for the price. The wait staff was accommodating and friendly. The decor was cultural, comfortable, and casual. It seemed authentic to me. We had fun and left very satisfied.

What an interesting restaurant. A truly Tai eatery, with a full choice of sushi dishes and sashimi from their sister restaurant next door. The Thai food was really excellent, with many fresh ingredients and flavorful. Probably one of the Tai food places I have been too. Our entire party really enjoyed the food and also their sushi! The service was very good and the ambiance is true to the culture they represent. Would definitely return for a meal here.

This place is spot on point. Every other place we tried in Manyunk was eh. On tops if that the parking sucks. This place I would brave their unbearable parking situation for. I was worried after trying that new Thai place in fishtown nothing would compare. This place is different. Not as fancy or expensive. Plus for me. Good just as delicious. We had four people checking on us and I think one was the owner. Even though we were the only people out front. There is outdoor seating along the side we didn't notice that looked real quaint. Next time we will try that. AND THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME.

Blind order via Door Dash....1st try. Called to vet the spot.. I got questions! Septo picked up... he was super cool and advised me that they were closing for the day at 3pm and assured me that if I ordered they would deliver by 530 ish as they reopen at 5pm He answered my questions and we hung up. Order pre placed and I waited. Nervous as my stomach doesn't like surprises lol Food came...it was still on the warm side and I tasted.. wow I was happy. I requested my onions be chopped down finely.. and asked for sweet and sour sauce.. they missed the mark on those but food was tasty. Thai Fried Rice with Extra Chicken...no tomatoes No Broccoli. Simple like I like it. Thank you! I will visit & Order again.

I visited Manayunk and decided to have dinner at Chabaa Thai Bistro. The experience here was excellent! The food is generously portioned, super flavorful and very heavy on varied and quality ingredients. The price point is a little more than your usual Thai spot - around $19-25 for the average entree or noodle/rice dish. It's justified by the quality and portion size in my opinion. The restaurant itself is clean, spacious yet cozy and great for a date night. Service was friendly and quick! I got the Panang curry which was rich, flavorful and the perfect curry consistency.

Dining here was a great experience! The price point is slightly higher than your average Thai spot, but their portions are huge and definitely match the price. The service was super attentive and came by our table multiple times to check in and make sure that we had everything that we needed. (5/5) Thai Iced Tea: This tea was excellent! It wasn't overpowered with sweetness to the point where you couldn't taste the tea. (5/5) Spicy Basil Fried Rice: This dish came in a HUGE portion. You can choose your spice level from 1-5, and I got a 4, which was decently spicey. The rice was flavorful and had a lot of basil in it. (5/5) Crispy Duck Pad Thai: There are plenty of protein options to choose from for their Pad Thai, but the crispy duck is definitely something unique and special. The dish comes with many pieces, and the noodles were bouncy and not heavily coated in sauce.

I really tried to like this place given how nicely decorated it is and the relaxing ambiance. The Pad Thai was good, portion is big, and the plating looks great as well. However their special/signature dish Panang Beef was a huge let down. There are 4 gigantic pieces of beef and they are the toughest and driest beef I had. They don't even provide a knife so I'm trying to break it apart with my fork and spoon. It's difficult to swallow them as they're so dense and hard. I hope the chef can do a better job actually tasting and checking the quality of their food because there's definitely something wrong if this is what their signature dish is like

The staff were all so friendly and welcoming! The atmosphere is warm. I had a special, which was crispy branzino in a chili sauce with peppers, and it was delicious! The waitress was helpful in describing the spice levels. I had mango sticky rice for dessert, and it was great, even during winter. BYOB. I'll definitely be back!

Delicious Thai food on Main Street! This is the second time we have eaten here and both times were amazing! We ordered the sampler for appetizers. Everything was good but I would order 2 of them for a group of 4 as there was only 2 of each item. For entrees, someone got the chicken pad Thai, panang curry with shrimp, spicy basil fried rice, and one of the specials (pictured) that I can't remember the name of with tofu. Everything was incredible and the serving sizes were big for the price. The only bad part of the meal was the service but it was a busy Sunday night so not sure if they were just understaffed.

I ordered takeout from here last week. Probably a place that I would and will try again but with that said the crispy duck pad Thai wasn't great. It was a creative dish to at sounds good on paper but didn't quite satisfy me. Can't speak on the service but the place and design is quite nice.

We ordered the following: -fresh spring rolls -Tom Kah soup with chicken -Green curry with chicken -Pad thai with veggies The green curry was pretty good, and the pad thai was fine (nothing special but it did the job). The fresh spring rolls were fine (non-peanut sauce, FYI). However, the Tom Kah soup was inedible. Totally blah, no flavor, we really couldn't eat it. I hate to slam a restaurant for just one dish, but when I emailed them and explained that it was bad and asked for a refund, they not only didn't grant a refund, they straight up didn't even respond to the email at all. In addition to that issue, we also had an issue with pick up -- went to get the food within the 20 minutes we were originally told, was told it would be another 45 min and that they would call us when it was ready. They never called, and then there was confusion at pickup about where the order was. Ultimately, a disorganized place with medium to straight up bad food. Would definitely not return.

Excellent food and service! We got the stuffed green pepper was great! For our main we got the pad Thai and the pengang curry, so delicious! This place is byob so don't forget to bring a bottle!

I loved this place, good food and nice staff Just hard to make a reservation. Fresh seafood, few dishes are extremely spicy but great in general.

Food is good. Especially the curry is traditional. The spring roll is good, like the hot chilly sauce. Service is good, like the handsome waiter lol .. atmosphere is chill.

It's been years, but I moved back to Manayunk and Chabaa is still as yummy as I remember! I had a friend visiting from out of town and she wanted to get Thai one night, I knew exactly where I was going to take her! We weren't able to make reservations online so figured we'd just walk down and put our name on the list if needed. We get there and I'm pretty sure the hostess was brand new because she didn't seem to have a clue what she was doing (we've all been there, girl!). She had a panicked look and told us there was a wait, which I said that was fine, we wanted to put our name on the list etc. Told us about 45min, put my name and phone number down, told me she'd call when table was ready. Great! We walk down Main Street and grab drinks for about a half hour elsewhere and decide that would be enough time to go back to the restaurant and wait. Another hostess is flipping through the list and I see my name right there - crossed off. I was like um I was never called. This hostess immediately tries to figure out what happened and tells us she'll get us a table but we have to wait. Altogether from when we put our names down, I think we got sat about an hour later which tbh wasn't really a big deal because we weren't in a rush (I would've been super bummed if they couldn't seat us after all that). After that little snafu, we had an absolutely lovely dinner! Brought a bottle of wine - my friend is from VA where BYOB is not a thing so she absolutely loved this idea! We got the appetizer sampler to share - so many yummy things on it! My friend got I think a Pad Thai and I got the Krapao - spicy level 4 (max 5). Took one bite and was like YEP THAT IS A 4! Perfect amount of spice for me and the food was delicious as always! Coming back after living in DC for 5 years, the price differences are great! My friend couldn't believe how cheap our bill was in comparison to back home lol. Chabaa still remains an excellent option for delicious Thai food in Manayunk!

Chabaa was a restaurant in Manayunk that I always passed by and thought how cool it would be to dine here someday but did not do so until this evening. My friend, Felix, and I finally explored this lovely Thai Bistro restaurant and it was a very pleasant experience. When you enter in, you immediately are taken out of the bustling Main Street of Manayunk and enter this serene almost sacred space with a beautiful flower arch greeting you. The restaurant has beautiful flower arrangements, beautifully ornate Buddha statues, and other Thai-esque decor throughout the restaurant, which offers a very peaceful and intimate environment to dine in. The waiter and other staff were courteous and provided great service. My encounter with the owner occurred when I was waiting for the bathroom and she showed me an alternative bathroom, which was very kind of her and memorable at the same time. The food was memorable as well as we ordered a seasonal dish which was the Shrimp & Pork Dip which came with Black Sesame Shrimp & Pork Chips and a savory peanut sauce and veggies. The appetizer offers a quiet ASMR moment for when you dip the chip into the peanut sauce. You will hear a Snap, Crackle, and Pop sound that makes you reminiscent of a Rice Krispy great. Lastly we got a Tofu Crazy Noodle dish which was very fragrant from the Thai Basil Leaves but a savory taste with its bell peppers, baby corn, bean sprouts, and sauce. Overall it was a very wonderful dining experience and I would love to return to try out more dishes from their full menu. Thank you

Mellow atmosphere, quality service, two restaurants in one with sushi also available! They offer a spicy option of 1-5. I ordered the 3 and it was perfect for me. The flavor was delightful. My friend preferred the salmon and of looked amazing, very thick piece. They had no complaints! Look forward to my next visit. The Manayunk area is a bit pricey so it prices simply reflect the neighborhood standard. $20-30

When I first moved to Philly, I looked for a while for a nice sit-down Thai restaurant. Because I was new and in the Germantown area, I was hesitant to venture into downtown just for food. Chabaa popped up on my radar when my friend who is a local invited me here for dinner. We sat inside and were able to order quickly. I had the pineapple fried rice with chicken and it came served on a plate with the pineapple peel as the container/bowl. It was a unique and artsy presentation. The fried rice was good but not the best I've ever had. The volume of food was fine, not huge. I'd imagine if you generally eat a lot and came in really hungry, it might not be enough to fill you. We were there during peak dinner hours so the staff seemed to be moving at 110%. We did have to wait what felt was a little long for the food but the staff was attentive and did the best they could during the dinner rush. They also have outside seating which they have really bolstered and added much to since COVID. Overall I'd come back here to sit down and eat for the presentation and ambiance. It's a good date spot. If I was craving take out, I have another favorite spot in mind.

Great food and atmosphere. Casual dining service and reasonable price. Would retry again soon

The food, service, and ambiance was really good! We were here for the Manayunk food festival and lines were long everywhere we went. We decided to try this restaurant out and it did not disappoint.

Feels like a small family business. Warm and welcoming staff that was knowledgeable of menu and accompanying dishes. Loved the apps and our entrees. I'd definitely recommend Chabaa l!

What a Fantastic find!!! Delicious Fresh ingredients. We were looking for a good Thai Restaurant and found this Gem....we ordered the Vegetable Pad Thai, everything was wonderfully Fresh. We had the Cucumber salad and Chicken Satay... Excellent and Fresh, Chicken moist with light delicious Peanut Sauce. We had Mango Sticky rice, also Fresh and delicious. Our Server Marcus was, knowledgeable, Friendly, and Extremely Pleasant...we will be back..

Excellent We came with 9 people from 5 years old to 74. Spice lovers and not. Everyone found delicious options . The staff was friendly and helpful.

The food is tasty. Noodle dish flavorful and spicier than I preferred. Service was decent. Sweet hostess. My gripe is that they use fabulosa as a cleaner which is one of the most toxic and noxious cleaners out there. https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/5527-FabulosoMultiPurposeCleanerSprayLavender/. I could smell this all around us during our dinner. It def negatively impacted my time there. For those who are sensitive to chemical smells you may want to consider this before you go. And to the management , you may want to consider investing in a healthier cleaning substitute. Please go on the environment working group website (above) and you'll likely find a better and healthier option which would make customers like me more comfortable and more likely to want to return.

Good tasting food, standard variety of menu options to choose from, friendly service, nice ambiance but priced like it's in center city

Got in without reservations on a Friday night around 6:30 for 2. Pretty lucky consider how fast the room started to fill up. If you like to chat with your friend while eating, this is a great place. Overall this place is vivid and pretty loud. Food: Fried tofu - Crispy duck pad Thai amazing and creative way of making pad Thai Seafood hotpot soup a bit too salty for my taste but good amount of seafood Mango sticky rice dessert

Went here randomly. Walked in with no reservations and was able to be seated promptly. Ordered Gyoza as an appetizer and Pad Thai. I had never had either but both were decent. The noodles in my Pad Thai seemed a little over cooked but not enough to put me off the dish. The mango sticky rice we had for dessert was sweet and refreshing. Overall I enjoyed my meal

Monday night we had the honor of dining here for the first time since the Pandemic started, and we were truly blown away by our experience. The staff was extremely welcoming and kind. Chef Moon spent a lot of quality time with us, giving us recommendations, and genuinely getting to know us. It is apparent that she is passionate about her staff, her customers, and making sure that she creates delicious meals! We felt honored to have met her! It is very obvious that Chabaa Thai Bistro and Yanako have made a tremendous effort in keeping their customers and employees safe during the Pandemic by requiring diners to get their temperatures checked when they walk in, as well as using the provided hand sanitizer. The seating arrangements were very spaced out as well, in order to alleviate any concerns for eating inside. We 10/10 would recommend this place. If you're in the Philly area or have any plans to stop by in the near future, make sure you pay them a visit!

I ordered the crispy duck pad Thai. The pad Thai was good but the duck was not crispy and was fairly flavorless. Next time I'd get shrimp. It was a takeout order and was prepared quickly on a Friday night.

This place was okay! The food was pretty average and didn't carry a wow factor. I just felt like everything needed more garlic or something more savory. I order the pad Thai and spring rolls. I would be willing to return, but I've got to try other menu options to change my mind.

Have to update my review as this place has become a staple for me. The curry is the best around and downright addictive. The pad thai uses quality, fresh ingredients and is also the best in the area. Ample portions for the price and love the fact it's a byo. The servers are over the top friendly.

Everything was perfectly spiced and delicious. I got the green curry & a shrimp appetizer. The service was also wonderful!

The service was amazing. The ambience perfect for catching up with an old friend on a Saturday evening. We had delicious apps and we both enjoyed our meal immensely. Our waiter recommended I add salmon, which was not listed as an option, to my meal and I am so glad I did. My friend asked for additional sauce for her entree; she loved it. Very filling, we both got to go containers. As we slowly walked back to our cars, we heard someone calling us. The waiter was running after us with the to go container my friend accidentally left behind. What a kind gesture! I'll be back.

We really enjoyed our dinner at Chabaa. We got the sampler, tom yum soup with shrimp, pad Thai with fried duck, papaya salad, and gaenge dang (red curry) with chicken. Their dumplings in the sampler was the most memorable along with the chicken satay. Tom yum was nice and sour with a kick of heat from the chili. Personally, I would add just a hint more sugar to the broth to round out the tang, but I still enjoyed it either way! The papaya salad was pretty good & refreshing. The pad Thai was delicious in terms of flavor and texture. I would just ask for the noodles to not be cut so short. The red curry was comforting & flavorful. I would ask for a piece of lime to come with it next time! Thai tea- on point. Most other places will put more cream than tea, which is not the most pleasant. Their thai tea is delicious and spot on. I think we've found our local thai spot :)

Normally, I really like this place but the bad experience I had tonight will most likely have me not returning.... I've been eating here for quite a few years and I've never had a bad experience ... perhaps it was my server ..... she was not very friendly and i almost felt as thought i was annoying her to even speak to her... we ordered the crazy noodles as well as two orders of beef Penang. When she asked the spice level ... we said one for everything... the crazy noodles were spot on .. delicious with a little spicy kick which we like ... the Penang on the other hand was so spicy I could not eat my dish .... When told the server it was so spicy I couldn't eat it she offered more coconut milk which was fine and we tried it ... my boyfriend muscled though but I could not ... he did not enjoy it but was hungry .... The server never came back to ask if it helped ... we had drank all of our drinks and had nothing to drink at the table until she came back over at the very end as we were paying our check ... we paid for our meal including the dish I did not touch. We will probably will not be going back... this is unfortunate because the food is pretty good but when you have service like that ... it ruins it.. sorry Chabaa ..

Got a delivery order during COVID-19 restrictions. Excellent food, delivery was as scheduled and as ordered. The Panang Curry tofu was classic. The spring rolls (tofu and shrimp, and vegetable), even after transport for delivery, held up very well and were excellent. The Crepe Pad Thai was impressive in the freshness of the ingredients, although my Deputy Yelper complained a bit that the seasoning could have been more robust. But overall, definitely worthy of 5 stars. Will order again.

Some of the best Pad Thai I've ever had, and the curries are bursting with flavor. I've ordered takeout from Chabaa for a while, but recently took advantage of great weather and sat outside in their cute sidewalk booth zone. I love this place! Definitely some of the best Thai in Philly.

Definitely try the green curry!! The food and the ambiance are amazing, and the service is great.

I love a good recommendation, and my co-worker was raving about this spot and I was glad to have the opportunity to check it out as I don't come to Manayunk too often. They take reservations and they are BYOB, so yes, we are starting off on the right foot. As for aesthetic, it is cute! Very centralized location and the vibes are good. Really cute date spot and a place to bring some friends. OKAY so the food. You know, I loved. I think I ordered wrong - I didn't know you had to get the curry!!! No one told me! I'll have to come back to try it. Portion sizes are great for a couple. We split everything - the spring rolls, crispy duck, pad thai. All very tasty and reasonably priced. They also had specials, we didn't order any LOL, but we love a special. Service was great - friendly and attentive. I believe there was a corking fee for the wine, though which is bit unnecessary. In all, I loved it here and I would for sure come back to try some more things on the menu! I think they do take-out as well for those who live in the hood.

BYOB is an initialism meant to stand for "bring your own bottle". For me, It's a little funny when I'm sitting at a table and suddenly my table or another table pulls out a liter of a bag or a purse and staff doesn't mind that you did that. The place have a nice and beautiful decoration although the bad do not have television although that brings us closer to the people that we are having dinner with. For my appetizer, I had the Spring Rolls, Thai sweet vegetable chili sauce very crispy and delicious, there were 3 and they were pretty big. A had the Pineapple Fried Rice (with shrimp and chicken) ... In a REAL PINEAPPLE!! Yes, the rice was inside of pineapple making this a lovely experience. The portion is not that big as I had in others places, but it had a decent amount of meat both chicken and shrimp, and the curry rice had a good taste, it was cooked to perfection. Both chicken and shrimp were juicy, tender and very yummy. I really recommend the Pineapple Fried Rice, with whatever you want to have it. Is really delicious. The staff is great, very efficient, friendly and generous, attentive, and accommodating always seeing that their table has everything they need.

New to area and Got takeout from here. Food taste is very good. However, the portion size of the res curry was insulting. The dish is buried in sauce for a reason- it masks how little of food actually exists. The amount of beef, veggies, and even rice for the price was really awful, and I'm still hungry. If you are hungry, skip the curry.

Visited Chabaa for the first time today, service was great and so was the food! I love that the establishment is byob and the corking fee is not bad at all. I ordered the king crab fried rice and it came out hot and delicious, would definitely return!

An awesome Saturday night pick up experience! The serving sizes were large, and everything was very tasty! The only reason Chabaa Thai isn't getting a 5 star from me, is my chicken pad Thai had zero spice, even though I asked for a 3. I'm expecting this will be an easy fix, and hoping to update to a 5/5 after my next visit!

This place was good! It wasn't my all time favorite but the people were crazy nice, the atmosphere was lovely and you can tell they put a lot of love into the space! I had the crispy chicken pad Thai which was delightful! It wasn't as flavorful as other pad Thai's that I've had but like I said was still good! My husband a special, I can't remember the name but was a Cornish hen curry casserole type dish and he also liked that! We also had the sampler which you can't go wrong with. Overall a good experience!

We had reservations, so we were seated immediately. I found it to be very cozy. We could listen in on the next table conversation. Waitress was very attentive and eager to take our dinner order. But since we intended to stay until our fourth byob bottle, we weren't in a rush. We took it slow enough to catch up and dine at our pace. We placed our order one at a time. We shared most of our food among us.this gave us the opportunity to try different dishes which always works for us. My favorite was the gaeng Kara wan and the nom tuk waterfall salad. The byob makes it a plus to dine here.

Chabaa is located on Main Street in "downtown" Manayunk and connected to Yanako. I haven't been to Yanako yet but I'm sure I'll check it out soon. Chabaa is a Thai bistro known for its Thai curry and Pad Thai dishes. We arrived around 7 on Friday night and were surprised that it was fairly empty. We were quickly seated and immediately were bummed that we didn't bring any booze. It's a BYOB, like many places in Philadelphia. For restaurant week, they had 3 options for all three courses (appetizer, entrée, and dessert) that seemed to blend both Chabaa and Yanako menus. What we ordered: Crispy Spring Rolls served with a Thai Chili sauce. They were okay, pretty standard. Kanpachi Carpaccio: raw fish (Carpaccio) with pickled jalapeno, shaved onion, and yuzu ponzu (citrus) sauce. It was definitely the best appetizer that we got. It was plated beautifully and had just the right level of heat. Grilled Tiger Shrimp Satay: two shrimp with fresh cucumber salad and a Thai curry peanut sauce. I thought the peanut sauce was tasty, but the shrimp itself was a bit dry. Sushi platter: Delicious! An assortment of 10 pieces of sashimi and a California roll. The fish featured were tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp, and surf clam. We were definitely not fans of the surf clam, so chewy. Ick. Each sashimi piece had a large dollop of wasabi holding the fish to the rice. My boyfriend loved the extra heat, but for me, it was a little over the top. I would prefer to add my own to the soy sauce. Chirashi: Fish cuts served atop a large serving of rice with the egg omelet, pickled radish, and kanpyo. The portion was huge for a restaurant dinner entrée. Everything was delicious. Both entrees were delicious and would definitely order them again. Much better than the chirashi bowls I've gotten from the grocery store. Green Tea Crème Brulee: A very large portion of crème Brulee. It had a delicious caramelized crust atop of green tea crème Brule. I'm not a huge fan of green tea or matcha, but if you like it, to begin with, you'd really enjoy the dessert. Thai Coconut Custard: 4 large mini bowls of coconut custard. It was creamy, smooth and just the right level of coconut. Yum! I'm still thinking about it. Overall the food was good. I'm sure I'll head back to Chabaa in the near future. I thought that we were waiting quite a long time in between dishes and were pretty surprised that it took that long. Several of the dishes we ordered was raw and felt they should have been better-prepared being it was Restaurant Week AND a Friday night. The entrée rounds definitely made up for the lackluster for appetizers and I'm still thinking about that coconut custard.

BYOB thai food on Main Street in Manayunk. It had been a while since I last was here. The interior is VERY nice and they had a good amount of specials. Honestly, my 3 stars are because I wasn't wowed. Prices are a little up there for food that didn't blow my mind. Don't get me wrong, it was good. However, for as much as it costs, it doesn't quite equal the worth. Service was so-so also. We had dinner on a Wednesday night so there weren't many people in the restaurant. We had to get the server to come over and take our order. I mean no one likes a hovering server, but we waited for a while and we repeatedly had to ask for wine glasses for the table. Overall, good time with friends, average place.

I ordered the chicken pad Thai in an omelette. That was great as always! The omelette was a little smaller and thinner than usual, which was disappointing. I also ordered Tom kah soup. I do not recommend it. Luckily I ordered for take out and was able to spice it up. As ordered, it tasted only like coconut milk with no spices or lemon grass

Pad Thai with roast duck, scallop or crab meat options? Genius! I must admit I almost gave up trying to find this place. I had the wrong address and it was a very cold day to go hunting. But I'm glad I did as this signature Pad Thai was pretty good. Based on recommendation, I tried the crispy roast duck with my Pad Thai and while it was good at my final destination, next time I'll eat it in onsite. I'll return to try the scallop/crab meat version as well. It's a little pricey for Pad Thai by itself, but with these additions, an appropriate markup is to be expected. This is a cute shop, with the walls/shelves decorated with Thai ingredient staples and goods for sale as well. There is a small seating area for those that want to dine in.