Erawan Thai Cuisine (Philadelphia)

We stopped in for dinner and had several signature Thai dishes. The papaya salad was amazing here along with the beef salad. The fried fish and curry was underwhelming though. Tried several other dishes as well. Service was great. Definitely recommend.

Like so many other places, I’ve driven past this restaurant many times and actually never took notice to it until a friend told me about it today so we decided to go on a nice hot summer day. I thought it would be the perfect place to relax we actually found parking on the side street, when we walked in, we were immediately greeted by our host and server. Lance immediately sat us down, Lance is an excellent host and a great server and was there every step of the way for us with suggestions, We decided to go full on vegan, even though my friend is not vegan. She opted in. We ordered the green curry roti, which was amazing. I’ve never had roti bread. This was freshly done to order in the green curry with tofu was a perfect balance of a little sweetness and spicy with tender chunks of tofu in every bite. The next dish we had was the Massaman curry this is Rich creamy and had a nice peanut flavor to it, we polished off both of these dishes and we’re scraping the bottom to get as much sauce as possible. It was so delicious. Another appetizer and on the special menu, we ordered the Thai basil ravioli, which is stuffed with tofu, basil, herbs, and served in a red curry sauce. I’ve never had anything like this. The ravioli was absolutely perfect, tender, not rubbery, filled with tofu, basil, and herbs, and the sauce was just so perfect . I would’ve liked to had some more roti bread clean the rest of the plate with. Main course we had the Khao Soi Vegan This is a traditional dish made with vegan ingredients, wheat noodles top with crispy fried tofu skin, which I’ve never had before, and it was excellent serve in a coconut curry broth. The tofu chunks were done, perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and a tofu skin almost had a little sweetness to it, and they were tied in Bows, the noodles were done perfectly also for a refreshing beverage we ordered a couple of iced limeade, refreshing on such a hot day The restaurant itself is very nice and they had a great selection of music in the background very relaxing our server lands again. I couldn’t say enough about what a great guy we will be back eventually this is an absolute five star for me.

Absolutely delicious food with incredibly warm customer service. The service was a little slow but only because it was one man working incredibly hard. He was so kind, friendly, and accommodating of our requests! We got the red curry and drunken noodles with tofu and pad see ew with chicken. We also got a Thai iced coffee and Thai iced tea. Everything was great. I especially liked that the drinks were not too sweet. The food was a little less spicy than I’d have expected, but wonderfully aromatic and enjoyable. The tofu in particular is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft, fluffy, and flavorful on the inside.

Food is great but the portion size is too small. I ordered take out and this is what they gave me for something that’s over $20

Big fan of Thai food and sometimes hard to find places that have vegetarian curry without fish sauce, but this place does it! Might be my favorite Thai place in Philly! They are also so great about customizing dishes and adding vegetables, etc. Also very good about accommodating allergies. Highly recommend the red curry, chive cakes, spring rolls, and Thai iced coffee!

DO NOT EAT HERE, they served us raw chicken and offered a 5% discount as if that made it better that we might have food poisoning…Our server was more than nice nothing to do with her at all. Do not give these people your money they rush to cook your food and leave it 30% done. There is way better Thai options in the City for certain.

Walked in to order a take-out. Was amazed at how well the place was decorated. I ordered their Thai Wings which is an appetizer. The wings were really good and flavored to my liking. Will come back to try more.

The food here was absolutely DELICIOUS. I loved it so so much. I especially recommend the chicken fried rice and the green tea ice cream. But the service really ruins the experience. There was only 1 other table with us when we were dining, but we had to wait an hour and a half for ICE CREAM. Service is not great to say the least. I definitely undertstand that the workers were trying their best and may have had lots of online orders, but it's not right to leave their customers without checking up at all and practically ignoring them. The food is 10000 stars but service is 1 star.

Erawan is one of Philadelphia first Thai restaurants. They recently revamped their menu and the food 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!

Wanted to try out the Massuman curry at this Thai restaurant for a while. The place was pretty empty and the only people to walk in the door were DoorDash workers until when we ended the meal and finally another pair of restaurant goers came in. The decorations inside are pretty impressive. I really liked their red painted walls. The waitress didn't seem on top of her tables. Eventually we got the menu, water, and dishwear. We ordered the Massuman curry. I really liked how the chicken was super shredded. The roti was super crispy and tasted so good with the Massuman. The Massuman was pretty sweet tasting and had a good amount of paste/coconut milk.

Restaurant was empty when we walked in. There decorations were eye-catching and fit their restaurant well. Informed staff their website was down. They seated us quickly and served us water. We ordered a roti massaman curry, which they delivered quickly. The curry was sweet and savory but lacking vegetables like carrots. The roti was cut in small mouth size pieces, making it both convenient and delicious. Overall, would have been average experience except the cost was 40% higher than expected. At another restaurant less than a minute away, they serve much larger (and tastier) portions for slightly more. This brought ratings further down.

I tried the pad thai - unfortunately it was bland and pricey for what it was. There were like 3-4 pieces of beef BUT the server was really nice. They did automatically include a 18% tip (on accident) but that made the process of tipping easier for me in a way.

I thought the food was pretty good, but genuinely nothing special. I was disappointed by the price/value of my meal to be honest. I have yet to find amazing Thai food in center city, and this was just "good"/average. I got the pad see ew (and added shrimp for an additional fee).

After trying out this spot based on a Thai transplant's recommendation, I must say that Erawan is one of the best Thai restaurants in Philly. Our table ordered a few menu items and we were delighted by all the dishes. I was impressed that they offer chives cake as an appetizer here, since it's a street food that isn't that easy to find outside of Thailand. If you're a fan of fried chicken like me, you'll be thrilled to hear that they also offer Hat Yai chicken (gai tod hat yai). For the avid fans of seafood, their stir fried shrimps with curry sauce (goong pad pong karee) is also a dish that's highly recommendable. Our group couldn't stop eating even after we were full since we were THAT hooked. Erawan's price point may be a bit high, but their satisfyingly delicious food makes it worth it. Ambience here is intimately cozy with a service that's friendly and efficient.

Very cozy Thai restaurant. The food was great and appreciated the server being very attentive. My sister got the Tom yum soup which was phenomenal along with the pad ka pow. I got the Tom yum fried rice with salmon in which the salmon was so crispy and tasty. The pricing is high but it is to be expected given the location of the restaurant. I would definitely return here!

This is the second time the same server has acted unprofessionally toward me. Over a week ago, my family and I went for lunch. We inadvertently ordered the wrong food and the server gave us pushback after requesting to change the order. His response was, "They have already prepared the food." We decided to keep the food. Overall, the food was good so I gave a 20% tip even after not heeding to my complaint. My family and I went back yesterday for dinner and were waited on by the same individual. He was overly intrusive and kept hanging around our table. I gave a 10% tip this time and this guy questioned why I gave less than the minimum tip which was 15%. I could not believe it and told him that was what I was comfortable with. I always thought giving tips was at the customer's discretion. When was it mandatory to meet the minimum tipping limit on a bill? Am I missing something? I have been a loyal customer for over a decade and have dined in other locations but I do not think I will go back again.

Poor quality food. I've ordered take out from this restaurant many times but recently the quality has gone way down. The red curry, drunken noodle, and pad ka pow used to all be really good. However that was all different this most recent time. We ordered three simple dishes: pad Thai, pad ka pow, and basil fried rice. The restaurant/chef could not have messed it up more. The basil fried rice had no basil in it and the rice tasted like it was days old. The pad ka pow skimped on the vegetables and was insufficient quantity. The pad Thai (see photo) was more of a stale cake with all the noodles all stuck together and overcooked. It totally disappointed and was not fresh. All that being said this restaurant charges a high price for all these poor quality dishes. This is not the way food was in Thailand. The quality of the food by the chef has gone way down and should be replaced! Save your money and go elsewhere!

Horrible food!!! Do not waist your money and time to go to this Restsurant! Their food is either too sweet or too salty with no taste. I was there little over two years ago when it was under a different ownership and the food was very good. Very disappointing! Definitely they need to change their chef! I gave two stars bc of the service & the warm ambience.

Came here with a party of 11. Service was great. The food was also very good. I ordered the pad see ew with chicken and it was very spicy, which I enjoyed. Would come back here again!

I ordered Erawan for takeout one night and was pleasantly surprised by the taste and quality of the food given the mediocre overall rating this place has on Yelp. I ordered the drunken noodles and a stir-fry and both had good taste and decent sized portions for the price. The interior is nice and the waitstaff seem attentive to their customers. I'd recommend checking this spot out.

Had a great meal here with a great friend! Plenty of seating available on a weeknight around dinner time. The chive cakes were a great appetizer and the meals (green curry and khao soi) were delicious. Also recommend the Thai iced tea and mango sticky rice. Will definitely return!

Everyone needs to go back and try the revamped menu. With the new chef in place, Erawan has gone from decent enough to amazing. I'm so excited to have another Thai restaurant in the city that is taking their food to the next level.

I have been on a quest for flavorful yellow Thai curry. For some reason, this is not easy in Philly. Restaurants either don't offer it or the flavor is bland and flat. Finally found great yellow curry with tofu at Erawan! The curry was deliciously complex and so comforting in this chilly weather. The waitress who served us was very nice and after I raved about the curry she gave me extra rice to take home with my leftovers. The restaurant is very cozy too. I live on the other side of the city or id dine in often, but I know where I'm going to get yellow curry delivered from now!

This was once the most authentic Thai food in the city and the best by far. But it has new management now and the prices have gone up. It's also not as good as before - still yummy, just not what I had been expecting from past experience. Somewhat bizarrely, it appeared that 2 of the employees were drinking margarita mix next to us? They were likely not working, but it was a little odd. We've also tried to come multiple times to have it closed when it said it was open online, which is frustrating.

Good Thai place with low-light ambiance. We ordered Thai tea, spring rolls, Pad Thai, and exotic pork. It was good/ decent enough to fill us up. Personally, I cannot really eat spicy food so I am giving this a 4*s because the server was lovely and the place seemed clean and had a relaxing vibe.

Shady owner who defrauds her investors, curry is mid, overpriced yet bland options, ambiance is non existent. Save your money for Spice.

Great pad Thai, at least the chicken anyway. That's all I've tried recently. I also enjoy their drunken noodles with chicken

As a cheap Asian fellow restaurant owner I need to get value and quality when I got out to eat and I got that here. Their 30+ dollars chef recommendations are definitely worth it. We got the curry with half duck for 30 and whole fish for 39. I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful and full red snapper dish and my wife loved the complex and rich red curry with the duck. It had hints of nuts and cashew which made it better . Additionally, albeit slightly over priced and not pretty, the scrambled eggs with pumpkin was actually a close favorite out of everything. Flavor and combination was perfect. This is a small restaurant so don't expect lightning fast service and everything premade. Would go back

We were there on a Tuesday night, our order took forever to arrive as it appeared only one waitress was running the show while we were on site. Good portion but pricy dishes, i also got violently sick afterwards after having duck curry. I probably won't visit again.

Since my last review, I tried them a few more times I think they've gotten the message and portions have become a lot larger than they were before. It's really got some very good favor. I would recommend it. It's a very busy place so be prepared to wait, which is actually a good sign that people are starting to like it. I still think it's a little too expensive for what you get, but they have improved and what businesses aren't a little more expensive these days.

Ordered Pad Cha Talay Hoy Pan. This is the seafood medley. Food was good until the last piece of seafood. This was the fried piece of fish in the dish. Took one bite and the fish was rotten. Rotten. Putrid Smell, taste and all. Writing this comment because chef's comment was that the smell and taste was typical for red snapper. Waitress was gracious and gave us a 10% discount. But that taste of rot had me imagining biting into maggots, ruined my palate for such a great meal......

I had never been here before the new management, but I did eat here Saturday night and was very impressed! We made a reservation and were seated immediately upon arrival. They were so busy, and it seemed like there were only 2 waitresses, so we were patient for our order to be taken. We tried the green curry roti, the hat-yai fried chicken, and the shrimp rolls for appetizers. The green curry roti was very warming with a nice spice level; the fried chicken was crispy and so flavorful; and the shrimp rolls were stuffed with veggies and shrimp and fried perfectly. We shared the winter duck special, which was really tasty. It had a nice fat cap, crispy skin, and paired really well with the veggies with which it was served. We also ordered dessert since it was a special occasion, and loved the Pa Tong Goh Thai-style donut. It was served fresh from the fryer with a caramel sauce. We will definitely be back to try more of their expansive menu!

Ordered the green curry, red curry, spring rolls and tom yum soup for a Friday night in at home. It did not disappoint!! The portion sizes were large and the flavors were incredible. Cannot wait to enjoy another meal from here! Picture does not show the full portion of the curries. The staff was also very friendly and the dining room was decorated beautifully.

Authentic!! Hidden gem place. Must try. I'm from Thailand. Also recommend Khao soi.. thai northern noodle. Delish!

We had very delicious Massaman curry and Thai basil chicken. My issue was with the off- duty employee (or perhaps family member of the owner) who brought in her dog! She then entered the back area and was handling takeout containers...all without washing her hands after carrying in her dog.

I came to Erawan last weekend with my brother & SIL after they suggested on coming here. They've been here before, and so I had no complaints. Although I didn't use this, a yelp check in gets you a free app/dessert/or salad if you spend $50. We came on a late Sunday around 8:30 pm and waited only about 5 mins. The customer service is great as the hostess and waitresses check on you very often. I ordered a Thai Iced tea to start off. Although I love Thai iced Tea and it takes A LOT for me to not like it, this one was okay. It seemed very watered down due to ice or maybe there was ice already in it before. Not sure, but I didn't enjoy it that much. For our entrees, we ordered green curry, Pad Thai, and Drunken Noodles all veggies + tofu. Green Curry was really great. Seemed a bit watery to me though. The pad thai and drunken noodles were both tasty, but I didn't like their tofu. It was too soft and I like it when they are either fried a bit or crispy. All in all, it was a good meal but don't plan on returning.

Came here for lunch with a co-worked in late December. It was empty much of the time which is a shame because the food is great. Had a Thai coffee which they make so well. The Drunken Chicken I had was flavorful and not too spicy (I asked for a mild). The chicken was mostly white meat and cooked well. My friend had a curry she really loved. Will be back.

The staff was extremely welcoming, helpful and educating on the menu. The food was delish and the vibe was on point. Cherry on top: they gave us a elephant keychain which was a very nice parting gift! Highly recommend!

My family dined here last month. it was about 12 of us in our party. The restaurant accommodated us on short notice. That was nice but.... Parking: Metered street. I'm sure there's a lot close by. Atmosphere: Small and cozy. Service: Not enough servers for 12 of us. Our dishes were brought out at different times. We came to eat together. We made the best of it as they were pleasant and tried. Food Appetizers: Erawan Sampler which is a Combination of Golden Spring Rolls, Golden Bag, Fried Pork Dumplings, Fish Cakes, Shrimp Rolls and Chicken Satay. Most of it didn't have real flavor. Nothing lingered on our pallets. Crispy calamari which wasn't too bad Many different meals were ordered. from red thai curry, crab fried rice and dancing shrimp. Some ofus loved our meals and some felt it was waaaay too salty. Rice was overcooked. We forgot to ask do they still use MSG. When the bill came out, they wanted us to pay some of the bill in cash and some on a card which was quite odd. Overall it was a mixed bag of feelings on the food but I would go back to give them a try just not with a large group. Enjoy!

This is HANDS DOWN the best Thai food I have ever had, and I have had lots of Thai food!! It is fresh, authentic, and every single dish is absolutely delicious. We tried it for the first time and came back 3 times that week. Very kind service. It is a small room and can get crowded on weekends, so get a reservation if you want to go on a Saturday, but otherwise not bad. Just go!!

Spring rolls were tasty. The nam sod was kind of flavorless, which is really strange for that dish. Missing the usual vinegary tangy taste, I asked for mild spicy but there was no spice at all. The crab rangoon would have been good but they add this weird shredded salad underneath and it made the pouch of every one of them soggy. Big shame.

I came here on a Saturday night with three of my friends, and we had a pretty average experience overall. A few words of advice: DEFINITELY make a reservation! There were 2 parties if 10+ people in this relatively small dining area, and when we were leaving, we saw at least 8 people just waiting for a table. Also, the place is BYO, so make sure to bring something if you want a drink with your thai food. The food was pretty good. I got the Pork Penang Curry with level 2 spice (out of 3), and was pretty happy with my meal. The spice level was a bit milder than what I expected, so if I were to come back, I'd go for the level 3 spice. My friends all seemed happy with their meals - one of them got shrimp as the protein, and we were all surprised to find out that they put quite a bit of shrimp in the meal. I would have put this place at 4 stars, but at the beginning of our meal, they made us get up and switch tables 3 times... for no reason it seemed. They could easily have fit another party elsewhere, but chose instead to move us. One of my friends was also given a broken chair which was a bit annoying the whole time. Would love to have better understood the rationale for the moves. All in all, it's pretty standard thai food. Just remember that there isn't a lot of seating and the place can really get packed quickly!

Best Thai food in Center City and great customer service. If you want authentic, great tasting Thai food and a calm, laid back atmosphere, go to Erawan Thai. You can actually have a conversation with your dinner mates without straining to hear each other. Just check their hours before you go because they close early since the pandemic. Same for take out or delivery orders; check their hours.

Awesome BYO spot for large groups! Have had experience coming here with group of ~30 people, and Erawan is a great host. You have to send orders in advance, but they are very timely once you arrive! Would highly recommend for those looking for a low-key spot for large groups. Food is pretty good, and on par with other Thai spots in Philly!

Great food and perfect ambiance! The owner Pat is very sweet. Order on their website or by calling in, as the delivery apps take over 25% of the cost of your order - support great local restaurants like this!

One of the oldest Thai restaurants in Philly, Erawan Thai does not disappoint! The pad Thai noodles are amazingly simple and fresh with lime and herbaceous flavor! A fair warning - my husband ordered the drunken noodles "mild" which turned out to be more of an Asian mild with a decent spice kick! He ended up eating my daughter's chicken wing appetizer which was crispy and delicious but small on the portion size! The Pad See Ew was nothing majorly special either. Will be back for some pad Thai and to try other new things!

We decided to give Erawan another try and there was improvement for us. The bamboo shoots with chicken was a solid stir-fry. The flavor was good, but sauce was a bit watery, so it was not coating the chicken and vegetables very well. The coconut soup was also pretty good, though it was not spicy even though we requested to be. Instead, it was sweet, but I enjoyed the creaminess of it. I also didn't really get a taste of lemongrass or the lime. The chicken tasted a bit nukey/gamey. Last time the quart came half full and was very watered down and essentially tasteless. Chicken satay - can never go wrong with that! The mango and sticky rice... mango was nowhere close to ripe and was hard and sour - not my preference. Mango was so unripe to me that the color was light yellow with tints of green. Pad Thai - good chicken/nodule ratio and noodles were not soggy. I decided to update the experience because the order was actually correct this time. Previously, there would be at least an error in other orders. For example, putting in peanuts when we say no, filling a quart sized soup half full, etc. Out of the 5 items we ordered, the mango and soup were the two ones I'm iffy about for the aforementioned reasons.

My friend took me here because her other friend recommended it to her. The decor in this restaurant is so cute and gives you a very homey atmosphere!! It is BYOB, and the staff is extremely nice. They check up on you frequently but not so much that it is annoying, but rather, helpful. I ordered the drunken noodles and my friend ordered the pad Thai. Both of them were very good! They weren't overly salty or oily, and the portions were quite large. The food came in pretty fast and it was delicious. Highly recommend the drunken noodles. Also the place is not expensive, the two noodle dishes and Thai iced tea came out to be ~$30!

Overall the food was decent but it wasn't exceptional. I got the pottery shrimp and most of it was just flavorless and limp. The ginger noodles had some taste which was good but the next morning my stomach was in knots and all I could taste for a whole afternoon were those noodles. My friends also didn't feel great afterwards. One got the curry with a single chili pepper spiciness level which the waitress said wasn't spicy at all however my friend it was pretty significantly spicy and shes not spice intolerant. The price was a little expensive for certain things but not outrageous. Overall it was an ok experience

Pretty good Chicken Pad Thai! Ordered through Postmates to work on a day when I was being mega lazy. Didn't regret it. Portions are generous and two things I liked extra about this Pad Thai was 1) no sprouts, lol. I hate when places overdo the sprouts game, I end up throwing it out. So if you are like me then yay! 2) includes tofu! I added chicken and it already had tofu in it. A lot of places charge extra to add that so another perk. My meal alone was $13.99 - I'll attach a picture. With service and delivery fees it was about $20. Definitely pricey for a lunch, but I had leftovers for the next day and I encourage a splurge every once in a while!

Felt spontaneous and gave this Thai place a try. It was a good experience. We ordered Thai tea, spring rolls, Pad Thai, and exotic pork. Their dishes are spicy so be warned. The server was personable and the vibe was that of a dark ambiance.

As 2 stars on Yelp states when writing a review, this place was "Meh. I've experienced better." A bit of a disappointment in terms of foodMy all-time favorite Thai dish is Drunken Noodles, but you already knew that if you have read my other reviews. So of course that's what I ordered. I'm not being mean when I say this, but it was the worst Drunken Noodles I've had. And to be fair, I haven't really had any "bad" Drunken Noodles dishes--anywhere. So I was quite shocked that it came out the way it did. It had a pepper next to its name on the menu, as expected, to denote that it's spicy. But the dish was exactly 0 spicy. In fact, it was quite sweet--probably from the Thai basil. The service was also pretty slow although it wasn't busy in the restaurant, besides when we first arrived. Less than a minute after we sat down someone asked to take our order, though we didn't have a chance to look at our menu, let alone pick it up, yet. Then a different waitress served us, and we never saw the original waitress again. There were multiple times I had finished my glass of water and simply walked over to the empty table next to ours where there was a pitcher of water, and filled my own glass, since our waitress was not attentive. The rose in our flower vase was also completely wilted. If you're looking for a Thai restaurant in Philly, there are probably better options.

I'll start by saying, the curry was awesome! The spices were just what you want in a curry and the veggies and tofu were the perfect texture. We used the yelp coupon to get the chicken satay with peanut sauce and that was the perfect starter. The night we came, they were very short-staffed so the server was harried but once she got to us, she was very nice. Overall, it was a good experience

Erawan serves up familiar Thai dishes at a fantastic price. The lunch special is a particularly great deal, at around $9-10 for a small appetizer plus an entree. I recommend the chicken curry dumplings. Each dish is fairly customizable, you can choose what type of protein you'd like as well as the spice level. I've tried the green curry and the drunken noodles. They were yummy, but nothing special. This is your typical, reliable Thai place.

Excellent food at very reasonable prices. Haven't had Thai food in a while and wanted to try a place close to my work. Their offerings, including non meat, did not disappoint. Be mindful of the pepper icons as the options were spicy, but in a good way. It was tasty but not overpowering.

My favorite Thai Cuisine in center city, Philly so far!! Ambiance: easy, relaxing, lots of real plants and art works befitting the culture. Food: tastefully seasoned. My favorite so far are the crab meat fried rice, shrimp pad Thai, and mango sticky rice absolutely delicious. Price is very reasonable. Service is always attentive and was fast after we were seated. We were also the first customers the moment they opened . The Crab meat fried rice is soooo good!!! Well cooked, not too soft or hard, moist, not dry at all. Just perfect!! Highly recommended if you like your food well seasoned.

This place is a pretty decent local Thai option, not the best I've had in the city, but very friendly staff and quick service for take out during the pandemic. An option I would pick for convenience more than anything else! A lot of the reviews mention the Thai fried rice, which did not disappoint. A pretty good amount of flavor, considering it was not one of the options with curry powder. All in all, would definitely recommend for quick local take out, but nothing too crazy or exciting.