Christine S.
Yelp
After over three years of calling and getting takeout only House of Thai is FINALLY reopened for dine-in!!! This is hands down the best Thai food in the Philadelphia and Bucks County regions. In the last three years we've searched and tried them all with deep disappointment. On to the food.....
We ordered the shrimp/lemongrass soup, chicken satay, and Thai dumplings. The soup is a perfect balance of spicy and sour, with plentiful vegetables and shrimp. Vegetables are not overcooked and the shrimp is free and tender. Chicken satay is well seasoned and grilled but not charred and tender. It is accompanied by a peanut sauce which is sweet with a hint of spices (not spicy/hot), and a cucumber salad (refreshing palette cleanser). The Thai dumplings are a delicious blend of pork and shrimp wrapped in a delicately and spiced perfectly. The ginger sauce that accompanies the dumplings balances out the flavors of spicy, sweet, and sour to make this dish mouthwatering. We wanted to order a second serving but didn't.
For our entrees, we both ordered the chicken Penang curry (spicy) with brown rice. The curry is so flavorful and complex, it's difficult to describe other than that you'll want to just pick up the bowl and drink it, but you shouldn't ;) It's spicy but not too spicy that you're grasping for your water, wiping the sweet from your brow, or blowing your nose, but a decent level of spice to balance the flavors. Again the vegetables are not over cooked and soft (green beans, red peppers, and peas), and the chicken is plentiful and tender not rubbery. Lemongrass used sparingly but present to balance the spice. Poured over brown rice, this dish has been our go-to plate and is so good, it's hard for us to order anything else. For dessert, we had the mango sticky rice. This is the only way to finish a perfect Thai meal without feeling overly stuffed. The mango is ripened and drizzled with a honey sauce and the rice is cooked perfectly and sweetened with the same honey sauce. Perfection!
If the food wasn't enough to keep us returning, which it is - this small and classy restaurant with modern design with welcoming and friendly staff makes this a perfect spot for a couple our group of friends looking for a great meal at a great price.
BONUS: This is a BYOB - Bring whatever you like!