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Erawan Thai Cuisine, Philadelphia, PA

Erawan Thai Cuisine

4.4
4.4
68 Reviews
$30 and under
Thai
Erawan Thai is The First Thai Restaurant in Philadelphia since 1970. We genuinely prepare and cook the wide variety dishes of Thai Cuisine selected premium import products and local fresh produces. Create the fresh tasty Thai Cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Southeast Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:30 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 567-2542
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    Sansom Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking

What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

68 Reviews
  1. Deee

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Delicious entrees!

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  2. drsooz

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food is always great here and the prices are very reasonable!

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  3. Rich

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent authentic Thai food! You will not be disappointed!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    They microwave their food.

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  5. theatrelover

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve eaten here numerous times and always been satisfied with my experience. The food, service and value for the cost are all fantastic!

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  6. Localnj

    Philadelphia

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great restaurant. We dined here as a party of 5 on a Sunday night. Our server was very helpful in making suggestions and all of the food we had from the spicy beef salad to the Penang curry and everything in between was delicious. It's BYOB which makes it a very affordable place to eat. They seem to do a big takeout business as well. If you like Thai food, I highly recommend Erawan.

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  7. foodie1

    Philadelphia

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Really good Thai food - perhaps the best in the city?... And service is good...

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  8. CVNY1

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our favorite Thai restaurant in philly. We make sure to stop by anytime we are in the area. Can’t go wrong with anything you order.

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  9. 1NewZagatsGuide

    Philadelphia

    463 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    463 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the most magnificent authentic, and fresh,Thai dishes at Erawan! We tried as many new things as we could! The Thai iced tea was delicious, and so was the Logan drink! We really enjoyed the coconut soups! We loved the vegetarian Thai drunken noodles with coconut sauce, and because I am allergic to peppers, they were very sweet and left out the peppers. It was absolutely outstanding! We also ordered the mango and coconut yellow curry vegetarian dish! It had pieces of cut mango in it, and it was also outstanding, with a side of rice and just the right amount! Then we tried all three flavors of the ice cream! Green tea, coconut, and mango! All three were fantastic but the coconut with real slivers of coconut in it was absolutely outstanding! Thank you so much for an amazing feast!!

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  10. Scotchfox

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2019

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    I waited quite a bit for be seated. Then I waited quite a bit to have my order taken. Then they lost my order and had to have it retaken. Food wasn’t that spectacular. It was like eating at a corner store. I was very disappointed

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  11. CarmenN

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was quite good and there was parking nearby, which was nice.

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  12. eaties

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Delicious as always. I won over a new Erawan fishcakes fan.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2019

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    Horrible noise and terrible service

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  14. Chili

    Philadelphia

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Drunken noodles tasty but not very spicy next time I’ll up the heat level. My partner had catfish over which he absolutely raved. Since it was our first time there we asked our server for recommendations and she was spot on. Will definitely return.

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  15. MichaelC

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food is excellent with great service. This was my second time here. The fried dumplings were wonderful and the drunken noodles were terrific. The fried banana roles with mango ice cream capped of a great experience.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2019

    overall1food3service1ambience2
    Literally left because the waitress never came to take our order. They were not even busy... I have been here before and it was busy. They seem to have gone downhill.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden jem. BYOB with fresh flavors and you cant beet the price.

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  18. JosephS

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    My kids love this place - food is fast, tasty, fairly priced. My 8 year old gets curry on the side and eats it like soup. Service is good. Ambiance takes a knock for the stream of food-delivery people coming in and out, and it can get a little loud as the night goes on. This is a safe choice for solid Thai.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Restaurant staff is always so pleasant. And the food was delicious. The dinner special is a fantastic deal

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  20. maria

    Washington DC

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2019

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Love this place. Hidden gem. Such delicious food and such a great value. We love to share our entrees so we can try more.

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  21. SRitz

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My boyfriend and I actually order from here all the time now. Not only because of convenience but also bc their food it great! I love their pineapple curry and my boyfriend loves their pad Thai and fried rice. It’s BYOB but there is a small fee. Definitely recommend!

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  22. lorih

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2019

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Not enough servers, lots of dirty tables, credit card machine not working but they didn’t tell us that until after we had already eaten

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  23. Ashley

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2019

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Takes long to get seating even after reservation. There is no queue system maintained so people who came in after us were seated first.

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  24. Patti

    New York Area

    106 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2019

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    So crowded, staff maybe not prepared for number of diners? Food wasn’t really anything above fair. Probably won’t return

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Authentic Thai food and lovely decor!

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  26. CoryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always!! The food was spectacular and my date had a really great time.

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  27. NatashaG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2018

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    They put in the wrong order to the kitchen so we had to wait 35 minutes for our food while everyone else was eating at our table. But when it did come, it was really good. Also BYOB with no cork fee :)

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2018

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    I had heard about this neighborhood Thai restaurant and had the Worst experience ever. The food was tasteless, it was dropped off at the table, they forgot to mention they were out of duck until 30 minutes,after we placed our order and no one asked about our meals. Whenthe bill was presented they noticed the plates untouched and asked if we wanted it boxed to go. They are clueless! Worst ever!!!!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2018

    overall1food3service1ambience5
    My fiancé received her entree; I never received mine after waiting for 30 minutes and asking we told them we were leaving . We had to pay for my fiancées entree then we left and went to JJ Thai

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  30. Rich

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! One of the largest selection of Thai foods I’ve experienced. Very authentic and very good!

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  31. TimL

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A Thai favorite in Philadelphia. Our family loves Thai and we try to visit Erawan often!

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  32. JohnL

    Philadelphia

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    my vegan friend and I were delighted once again by the food, the charm, the very moderate prices. Highly recommended.

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  33. Jane

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2018

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Love Erawan. I usually get pad thai, which is much better in the restaurant than delivery. Fun place for a casual date or dinner with friends (BYO). Lots of great vegetarian options! The steamed vegetarian dumplings on the app menu are great!

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  34. Fiona

    Oxford

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2018

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Very loud (not really the fault of the restaurant -- but two large tables of drunk, loud Penn students). Lots of options for dishes, my family enjoyed the appetizers more then the entrees. We were a little disappointed with our levels of spice, but will just be sure to ask for spicier next time!

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  35. RickJB

    Philadelphia

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food. Quick service.

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  36. DeborahZ

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the service at Erawan. Food was delicious. They made a special ice cream plate for my son's birthday, and they happily served 8 of us. The maitre d' was delightful.

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  37. JohnR

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very good Thai food served in a friendly, warm environment

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  38. ElenaM

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2018

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great and quick service, very delicious noodles. Recommended.

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  39. bulldog15

    Philadelphia

    176 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    176 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Everything we had was fantastic and we really appreciate the servers suggestions.

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  40. CandiceC

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was lovely!

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Erawan Thai Cuisine is rated 4.4 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Erawan Thai Cuisine

123 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Sansom Street
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 1:30 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Thai, Asian, Southeast Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking
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