JJ Thai Cuisine

One of the best thai restaurants I’ve been to! Everything was delicious. We got the chicken sate and veg spring rolls to start. Pad kra paw and drunken noodles were soooo good. The best was the green curry. So comforting! Their iced Thai tea and coffee were really good but the coconut juice was okay. Could have been a little less sweet. Good meal regardless!

STAY AWAY!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!! My family and I were a party of four and all of us ended our dining experience being very agitated. Why? We could not figure out what we going to do for our next dining experience after having absolutely the best Thai food ever! Where would we go that could match this place? If we continue to come back we will go broke. I have never eaten with a group where everyone loved every single item that was ordered, from the appetizers, to the main course and finally dessert. There was not one item that was disliked. The lamb, the duck, the salmon and the chicken were so flavorful that you could taste it when you put it in your mouth before you actually took a bite! The sticky rice was fantastic! The flavor of the food was enhanced by the various sauces that came with each dish. To top it off, all of the drinks (non-acoholic) were delicious and offered a very smart after taste. The desserts were just too good! I would like to write a much longer review but just do not have the words to describe how wonderfully amazing all of the food was. If you decide to come here and dine, I guarantee you that you will be hooked and have a serious urge to return to the restaurant at least once every month. So beware, you have been warned.

JJ serves up some delicious Thai classics and French fusion in a warm, almost romantically lit small space. We started off with the Tom Kha Gai which was absolutely unbelievable. A rich, creamy, yet remarkably vibrant flavor came through this coconut based soup and I would say it's a must-get item on the menu! Especially in the cold winter, it warmed us up and tasted so good. For our entrees, I got the "chef's special" crispy duck in tamarind sauce, served over crispy sweet potato. The duck was impressively crispy and the strong tangy tamarind glaze worked beautifully with it. On the other hand, I did not enjoy the sweet potato that it was served over. It was almost like thin sweet potato patties that were battered and fried, and having two fried foods on top of each other like that was a little much. Also, the sweetness of the potato was too much with the sweet/tang of the tamarind. It wasn't bad, but did detract from the excellent duck. And then the three raw slices of kiwi on top was visually interesting, but also did not pair well with the flavors of the dish so it was kind of funny. Our other entree was the chicken pad see ew. The charred flavor on the grilled chicken was great and the dish was nice, but we wished there had been a bit more flavor from the sauce- it was somewhat dry and could have benefitted from more sauce. Tasty overall, but didn't differentiate much from other Thai places. The servers themselves were outstanding, friendly and helpful. However, the restaurant was very packed and busy and there seemed to be only three people seating, serving and bussing. So we did have to wait for a while to get our check since they were occupied trying to keep up with all the customers. Overall I definitely recommend JJ! Mostly for the Thai food side of things. Although I didn't personally have any of the more standard French classics on the menu, they seemed pretty "old school" and catered to more of the senior clientele that the restaurant attracts. Not a bad thing by any means, just something to be aware of.

This was my first time ordering takeout from here, and last time I ate here was almost 10 years ago. I ordered the lunch special pad thai with veggies and tofu with soup of the day. The soup (I think butternut squash?) and pad thai are DELICIOUS and I'm writing this review as I eat them. Not sure why I waited so long to come back to this restaurant again, but I definitely will not wait another 10 years until the next time! Both hot, seasoned nicely, and the pad thai at a medium spicy is exactly what I was looking for on this cold day, and the value for the price of the lunch special is fantastic.

I come here for date nights and love the food! It has a nice ambiance to chat, but I just ordered catering for a lecture I was hosting at school and the owner, Tom was great! I was able to get the food for 40 people delivered which made it so much easier. It came with everything I needed including cards for the trays. I got some many compliments and the food was warm! Unfortunately the elevator in our building was broken today, and Tom even helped carried the food downstairs. I couldn’t be happier with everything! Thank you so much!

Philly’s best kept secret! Our favorite Thai place in the city! The food is delicious and they always have seasonal specials, like the soft shell crab, that are amazing. They have a lot of unique dishes making it always so hard to choose! The massaman short rib is one of our go-to. The staff are kind and thoughtful and take the time to get to know their locals. Mimi is the best!

Today was my first time here and I decided to take some pictures and leave a review. I got the shrimp and crab spring rolls and I enjoyed them. I also order the mussels with white wine, the mussels wasn’t done. They was very slimy. I ate one and left the bowl.

Delicious Pad Thai and Green Curry. Really lovely place with a relaxed vibe. Great portions and the food was some of the best Thai I’ve tasted. The Pad Thai was the perfect balance of flavours, with a great amount of peanut too. We also had the chicken sate which was equally great. To finish we had the mango sticky rice, but this was only OK. Everything else was phenomenal though so totally forgiven :) will definitely be back and was good value for money!

I found my new favorite Thai place EVER. I'll keep this short and sweet. We found this place through TikTok and they suggested ordering 2 things: the massaman curry and the drunken noodle with beef. Both are AMAZING. I seriously think about the curry every week and crave it all the time. The drunken noodle is to die for. We sometimes pair it with 2 Thai Teas and if we're feeling fancy the Sea Bass is phenomenal. The place is small but always busy. If you do come, get a reservation or you'll be waiting for a while. We will definitely be back!... probably next week

I think this is our favorite Thai place in Philly! Got takeout here last week and ordered the drunken noodles and pad see ew. There is a good balance of noodle, veg, and protein in the dishes and flavor is great. Portions are generous. We had enough for dinner that day and a partial portion left over for lunch. The order was ready ahead of schedule, which was a pleasant surprise given that it was during the dinner rush and they were packed when I walked in. In the past I've had the tuna sesame salad, which was also a huge hit. Would definitely recommend checking this place out!

We came here close to noon on a Wednesday afternoon, just before the rush. The restaurant has dark and intimate lighting and is clean and the servers are attentive. We were sat and served immediately. We ordered the red and the green curry with chicken and they came with the choice of salad or soup. It was all delicious and fairly spicy. The total was about $33. My one critique is that the curry did not have that much meat in it considering it cost +$3 to add meat.

Cute place to grab a quick bite with friends!! Have all the classic thai noodle dishes with pad thai, pad see eew, and drunken noodles - can't go wrong & affordable spot!

Best thai in the area. I've been wanting to come here for months and i'm so glad I finally made it. This place has a casual vibe but the waiters are all very professional and friendly. I started with the curry puffs (came with 4) which were to die for and would definitely get again as an appetizer. The star of the meal was the fall apart, melt in your mouth Massaman Short Rib. Wow. The quality, how it was cooked, and how delicious it was for the price (32) was insane. The price of this dish could easily be more and it would still be worth it. Just try it!! The other dish that was amazing was the chicken pad thai. I felt obligated to get such a staple thai dish to be able to compare it to other places, and this is definitely the best chicken pad thai i've ever had, especially in Philly. 5/5 Food and experience! Will recommend to friends and be coming back.

they said the close at 9:45 on a saturday night. I called and said we would be right there. he said ok. we walked in at 9:47. he told us the kitchen was closed. he was condescending and rude. Will never go back

Fantastic service, very nice workers, amazing food , cozy vibes. The spring rolls were delish

Felt bittersweet coming back to a place/city I called home for a couple years. The salmon green curry is as delicious as ever (it also had small pieces of shrimp which IMO really elevated the dish) and they're still packed during dinner.

Lunchtime meal of red curry (no fish sauce, with tofu) and Thai iced tea. I enjoyed the curry sauce but the tofu was blah -- it was the way I cook it at home (extremely simply and lightly). I prefer a larger and more sautéed/fried tofu in a red curry. Also the rice portion was weirdly small for the amount of curry they gave.

My family and I came here for a meal and we all thoroughly enjoyed our food. They were very kind to us despite being busy and us being walk-ins. It wasn't too loud and had a nice layout. I would definitely recommend JJ's for Thai food in Philly.

Another fantastic memorable delicious night out at JJ Thai cuisine in Philly. We dream about the steamed muscles and the chili and Seabass entrée that we had this evening . Being that we live an hour away each way, we don't need a menu. We know exactly what we want. Every time we come, the steam muscles, the lamb appetizer with medium rare and the chili and Seabass, hands-down for us the best dishes on the menu and they deliver consistently each and every time .

Decent Thai food!.We visited JJ Thai cuisine early on a Saturday evening, and it was empty we arrived and full by the time we left. The restaurant is small, but nicely furnished with dark wood tables and the music playing at a low volume. I tried the escargot as a starter and the green curry with vegetables and tofu as a main. The escargot was disappointing. It was coated in basil and did not have enough butter or garlic. Admittedly, it was a bold choice to order escargot at a Thai restaurant, but it has been awhile since I have eaten escargot and I was feeling adventurous. The green curry was delicious with a flavorful, thin sauce. The tofu was a bit softer than I prefer it, but the taste was still good. Overall, I had a good experience at JJ Thai Cuisine and would recommend the green curry but not the escargot.

My first visit with family for a Birthday celebration and Wow! The appetizer selections were great and the entree's were amazingly good. Won't be my last time at this restaurant.

My husband and I had a lovely dinner at J.J. Thai last night. He had the soft-shell crab-with-basil special and I had a delicious veggie and tofu stir-fry. We split a vegeterian summer roll (new to the menu for us) and I had a really perfect Thai Ice Tea. The staff here is always so welcoming and kind, plus we love the decor.

Definitely a hole in the wall spot in Philly! I stopped by with my boyfriend because I was craving some Asian food and needless to say, my craving was satisfied. To start off, decor was great, love the fresh carnations on the tables. Service was good as well, the server checked up on us often enough that we weren't too bothered. Food was the highlight though. The house salad and soup were super yummy. I ordered the lunch seared tilapia and my boyfriend ordered the lunch pad khing with chicken. Although I wasn't a big fan of the ginger in the pad khing, I loved the seared tilapia. The curry sauce complimented the fish perfectly that my boyfriend was begging for another bowl of rice. Overall, a great experience there and I would definitely return!

Five stars. What a place. Went to JJ's yesterday and was absolutely blown away. Every single dish we tried was excellent -- not one miss. The soft shell crab salad was a standout: perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of crunch, and full of flavor. The braised beef short rib was phenomenal -- rich, tender, and layered with Indian spices that you rarely find executed this well in most restaurants. Truly unique. Their side of naan was a surprise hit too -- fluffy, flaky, and clearly fresh. And the drunken noodles with chicken? Outstanding. Bold, savory, and deeply satisfying. So happy I found this spot. Already planning to come back. Five stars all the way.

Nice welcoming spot with cozy tables and friendly, helpful staff. Good menu as well, lots of signature classics and other options to try. It is BYOB. The noodles are good, but the curry duck dish (gang pet ped yang) was extraordinary. Duck cooked perfectly in a great curry sauce. Definitely want to come back and try a few more choices on the menu. Thanks

We went on a Friday night and made a 7:15 reservation. Good thing we did, as the place is a bit on the cozy side and was busy! The service was excellent as was the food! Good portion for the price and ingredients were fresh and delicious. We certainly recommend you give this place a try. We'll be back!

Arrived on a Friday night for dinner without a reservation. There aren't many table inside, and each one was pretty much full but the host kindly took my name and number so she could call me when a table opened up. Definitely a popular spot, so if you can't make a reservation I'd recommend going on the earlier end of dinner hours! The food was delicious and definitely felt reasonably priced for the portion sizes. The servers were all incredibly attentive and helpful when it came to providing extra plates/bowls/cups for the dishes we were sharing or glassware for the drinks we brought (it's BYOB). We let them know we had a show to catch after our meal, and they were very accommodating in helping us get out on time. Date night approved. Looking forward to returning!

I had the tamarind duck from here and personally the sauce was a little too sweet for me, even though I asked for it to be extra spicy. The duck itself was delicious, very crispy and tender. No bones either, which was great. The other folks at my table loved their food (curries and pad Thai) The mango sticky rice was solid. I wish the mangos were riper and a tad more sauce. Really good Thai iced coffee. One thing to note was the service. They were very attentive on refilling glasses of water and they even took my jacket for me. Love the staff

My favorite Thai place I've tried in Philly so far--great lunch special (including on weekends) that comes with a soup or salad! When I called ahead to order pickup, the woman on the phone checked about potential allergies, which was considerate. We tried the chicken pad Thai and beef drunken noodles, and tried both the salad and the soup. Not quite sure what the soup was (honestly reminded me of a tasty potato leek soup), but it was really good, and the salad came with a delicious peanut satay dressing. The noodles were also great--well cooked, good veggies, and a generous amount of meat. Looking forward to picking up food here again or dining in--the interior looked nice :)

Everything I've had there has been great so far but especially the noodles dishes. I really should eat here more often.

This many 5 star reviews can't be wrong! JJ is so good. Thin and not-too-greasy drunken noodles, tender beef in the mamassan curry, and, the star of the show: the absolutely unmissable duck salad. I can see myself ordering this duck salad...every day? Kidding! But it is really that good. Fruit and fried duck are wrapped up in a wonton style dough bowl. What's not to love? We ordered takeout but food was ready super promptly and they were turning folks away for dine in since it was so busy. This will likely by a takeout or delivery option moving forward - the location is convenient and online ordering couldn't be easier. I look forward to many more duck salads in my future and highly recommend your next Thai craving get conquered by JJ.

They can get very busy so we called for a reservation. Not able to book online as they don't have that option. Friendly and good service. There was a longer delay between the appetizer and the entrees. Favorite dishes were the basil chicken and pad thai. Fried bananas were tasty for dessert. One of the best desserts I've had.

Yummy food and good portions! Came here with two friends on a weekday dinner and we were seated pretty quickly (although they can get busy so sometimes there is a wait). I ordered the Red Curry (made vegan without fish sauce etc.) and we share an order of spring rolls. Both dishes were tasty - the curry was hot, savory, with plentiful tofu and veggies. The spring rolls were classic and satisfying. Service was good, and I asked for hot water with my meal which was promptly provided and refilled as often as needed. Would come here again for fulfilling a Thai food craving!

What can i say expect everything was perfect! Drunken noodles & Pad See ew are a must! Food here is just amazing & tastes like food in Thailand! Not to mention the service. Staff are super friendly, patient, & attentive!

I had a very interesting experience at JJ Thai Cuisine and I have been debating how to write it up in my review, but here it goes: Food: Amazing- I ordered some spring rolls and curry puffs for the table to start and then went for Beef Pad See Ew for my main. The spring rolls were solid and standard, but definitely very good. This was my first time ever having curry puffs so I was very interested in what they would taste like. These were a great appetizer that I really enjoyed with a nice, crispy outside and very savoring filling. I would definitely recommend these to everyone if they have never had some. As for the pad see ew, this was a perfect rendition. This is one of my favorite dishes in the world to order and I know its simple, but man its really good. JJ definitely knows what their doing with this dish and the food was great. Service: The service is amazing, the staff are so kind and really care about the happiness of their customers. This is where the interesting part of my review comes in - someone stole my friend's bag during the meal (while we were eating at our table!!). Once we realized, we checked the card statements and saw someone tried to use it at the Target right next door so the waiter accompanied my friend and ran to the Target to try to find the thief (unfortunately unsuccessfully). However, the staff were so nice to us throughout the whole ordeal and even comp'd our whole meals because of everything. It is extremely unfortunate that this happened, but this is clearly not the type of establishment where this happens commonly at all. However, I would recommend keeping your items in view the whole time. Ambiance: This is a very nice restaurant in a very trendy neighborhood. The tables are a little close together, but no problem at all. This is somewhere in the middle of casual and a nicer restaurant so either dress I'd say is appropriate. See my note about service, but after my experience I'd say to just keep an eye on your belongings. Overall: An amazing restaurant with great food and awesome service and while we had an unfortunate experience, that did not tarnish my opinion of the restaurant.

Very much enjoyed lunching at JJ Thai Cuisine: easy location to get to in Center City with top notch, friendly service and delicious food. While I was torn between one of the three seasonal offerings featuring jumbo soft-shell crab prepared three different ways, I wound up sticking to a favorite of mine: Drunken Noodle (stir fried broad rice noodle, basil, onion, bell pepper, chili), which I got with tofu instead of chicken, beef, or shrimp. There's something about those broad rice noodles with the slight spice that just get me! That said, my fellow diner and I shared the Curry Puff (puff pastry, mince chicken, onion, potato, curry powder), which came with three puffs and a delicious sauce and were lighter than an Indian-style samosa. Would definitely recommend!

The food is AMAZING!! I moved from LA, California. Back home, there are several delicious Thai restaurants which I am obsessed with. I LOVE Thai food, and I have been hunting down the new best Thai restaurant (in my opinion). And dear lord, I tried JJ Thai Cuisine today, and I'm blown away. I love everything. The Pad Thai is so flavorful, saucy. Everything is just right!! I'm coming back next week!!

Wonderful Thai take out! Loves: -pad see ew -crab and shrimp spring rolls(my kids fav!) -curry puffs (fluffy yet crispy outside) -consistently good service. Easily the best Thai take out in Rittenhouse

Overall: One of my fav Asian BYOB places in Philly! Flavor is good, just wish they offered a higher range of Thai spicy. Ordered: :D Drunken noodle = flavorful, not spicy, good portion :) Pad Gra Paw = comes with rice, delicious but a bit saltier than I'd like but just personal opinion Tip: ask for chilis or spicy on the side as these dishes aren't spicy. Call to book reservation to avoid wait on the weekends.

Best pad thai I have ever had! The noodles had the perfect amount of sauce. Food was prepared very quickly and the servers were friendly. The portion sizes were also very generous. The tom yum goong was so flavorful, a great precursor to the main dish. Amazing comfort food- highly recommend!

Went there with 3 other friends for a Sunday dinner and we got a couple of dishes to share, the green curry was our favorite of the night, the sweet and spicy balanced each other really well, and of course you have to pair with white rice, having the curry alone without the rice just hit differently. Others think the sauce of the duck breast was really good as well but personally I don't like orange that much and I think that sauce is bit too orangey/citrusy for me, but if you like orange than this is for you! The drunken noodles was averagely good, however it did not go as quick as the other dishes, finally I ordered the soft shell crab as it was seasonal limited, and made it garlic (there were 2 options of different ways to prepare it), it tasted fine but bit oily. Overall the food was good, they had to tell us in advance that we only got a 1.5 hour time slot for dinning as they were busy that night, but the food came really quickly so it was more or less enough time for us.

Excellent food. Full of robust flavors We started with Lamb chop lollipops & chicken sate(that's the spelling) and coconut juice in shell All three amazing. Then we ordered crispy duck in red curry, roasted chicken , chicken massamman in red curry. All three were excellent. The server was super polite and cheerful. Very attentive. The only peeve- I had called ahead to reserve table and they had no record, so we had to wait good 25 minutes. Other than that- super good experience

Exceptional thoughtful service; great vibrant flavors; quality of ingredients; cozy small eatery; limited outside seating; BYOB The crab was excellent; an above average red curry;and a sub par crème brûlée with standout service (offered to chill our wine while we awaited a table; relocated us to a booth when things got too 'cozy'; made great recommendations and were attentive without being intrusive) 5 star service and 4.5 stars food. Not typical Thai spicy so don't hesitate to go "hot" if you like a kick.

Excellent, well prepared dishes. Good quality and generous proportions. The pork ribs were the best I have ever eaten - anywhere!

Always amazing food and service. I usually come for lunch if I'm working in the city but this is a go to for Thai food in the city. Drunken noodles never fails but so many other great choices.

We arrived without a reservation and were told it would be about a ten minute wait. We waited fort-five minutes, three parties arrived about twenty-five and thirty-five minutes after us and all three were seated within minutes of their arrival. All three were of Asian descent. We left without eating.

Best Thai food in Philadelphia by far. I think we tried every Thai restaurant in Philadelphia and none were as good as this little gem!

Best drunken noodles I've ever had with layers of flavor, a variety of textures with the peanuts, bell peppers, basil, and onion, and perfectly savory taste. Some Thai places in Philly make their noodle dishes only salty or sweet (and sometimes extremely salty, to compensate for the lack of other spice), but JJ Thai is definitely different. The noodles were tender and chewy, and I loved the variety of vegetables and the choice of chicken, beef, or shrimp. The duck salad was a surprise gem--the blend of the perfectly crispy duck paired with refreshing apple, carrots, and even pineapple resulted in a unique yet harmonious symphony of umami and sweet flavors, and juicy and crunchy textures. I recommend it as a contrast to a more oily or heavy dish--it is light and refreshing, yet packed with layers of flavor. Service was above and beyond--our servers were very attentive and friendly, and even took care to help me bandage my hand that had been previously injured before we came to dinner. Ambiance is dimly lit yet cozy; it is an elegant and clean space. Other reviews also mentioned the cleanliness of the bathroom, which I agree really does reflect the attention to detail, care, and upscale nature of this restaurant. 10/10 recommend!!

Solid Thai spot in center city. Got takeout on a Friday early evening. Service very friendly, place was busy. Not as spicy as some other spots in the city, got a 4/5 spice for pad thai and barely tasted the heat. It's nothing exceptional but everything was solid and would definitely come back Pad thai (3/5) - not bad. I got 4/5 spice level but not spicy Soft shell crab garlic (5/5) - Awesome dish. Curry rice it came with was also tasty

Not a ton of seats and gets pretty busy. Really good food but sometimes just takes a while to come out. The portions were perfect. Might be a great weekday spot.

Best Thai food in Philadelphia. Tried a bunch of dishes and they have all been very fresh and well prepared. The place is always busy which proves the food is great. Menu features some specials which are fun to try. Tamarind was also great but closed suddenly.

JJ this is hands down the best thai food in philly and the staff is so nice I dream about the pad see ew

Randomly popped up at this place after a long day solo. First off I love the fact that they are byob. This place isn't a fancy one but it's cute. Customer service was great as they were very accommodating since I arrived a few mins before close without a reservation. They were also very attentive when it came to refilling my water and asking if I needed anything. I ordered the salmon and tbh it was the best salmon I ever had. The sauce was sweet but not too over powering. It was just right. I would def recommend this place and I do plan to go back to try other dishes. Only complaint was for a weekend it closed early!

3.5 stars from me. Started off very strong and went downhill from there. Thai tea = delicious. Trio appetizer = delicious (all 3 items were so yummy). Thai tea lemonade = interesting but flavor grew on me. Then came the pad Thai and pad see ew. The shrimp on the pad Thai didn't taste that fresh, and had a rubbery texture and strong ocean taste. The noodles themselves were really hard to chew and it was difficult to even bite it off. The pad see ew was much better, but chicken lacked seasoning and some parts of the dish would be pretty salty. However, service was great and the employees were all very helpful and attentive. Mixed experienced overall and was hoping some of the classic dishes would've been more impressive.

Very good Thai spot! Their BYOB no corkage fee policy is incredible. Great, fast service. Pricing was reasonable. Highly recommend splurging on the duck. Green curry was very good as well. Casual spot!

We were only here for dessert and some Thai iced tea. Solid menu, cute place and mango sticky rice was good. Different set up that I'm familiar with side of mango but oh my goodness so delicious. I did have a taste of te fiancées gelato and lemon so fresh and delicious. Thai iced tea is always good and fiancée first time with coconut juice and she's a fan.

I went here for lunch, and the food was so so good. Though the menu for dinner and lunch are quite different (so I'm not too sure how the dinner menu is), I would definitely recommend this to people looking for good Thai food. The Crispy Salmon is just to die for, and the Drunken noodles, had such a great depth of flavor compared to many other Drunken noodles that I have had. The Chicken Sate also had a great mix of sweet peanut sauce and savory meat. It's hard to compare this fusion style restaurant to other Thai restaurants in Philly, but I think JJ Thai can easily stand next to Kalaya as one of the great Thai places in Philadelphia.