Grandmas Philly - Philadelphia (PA)

5 /5 Ivan Veskov: 5 Stars - One of the Best Thai Spots in Philly! Grandma Philly’s Thai Restaurant is an absolute gem, and I’m giving it 5 stars across the board—food, service, value, atmosphere, everything. The ambiance felt warm and welcoming: cozy lighting, tasteful Thai decor, and just the right level of bustle without being overwhelming. It’s the kind of place that’s perfect for a casual date night, family dinner, or solo takeout when you’re craving something comforting and flavorful. The food is where this place truly shines. They clearly use high-quality, fresh ingredients—you can taste the difference in every dish. There’s a generous hand with ginger throughout the menu, which gives everything that bright, aromatic kick I love in authentic Thai cooking. The spice level is spot-on too: bold and layered without being overpowering, and they’ll happily adjust it to your preference. The soups are excellent—easily some of the standout items. Whether it’s a rich tom yum or a creamy tom kha, they’re packed with flavor, perfectly balanced, and incredibly satisfying on a cold Philly day. I also had the Pad Thai, and honestly, it’s some of the best I’ve ever had. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the sauce had that ideal sweet-tangy-savory balance, loaded with protein, and that signature ginger punch. Everything was fresh. Portion sizes are generous—you definitely get your money’s worth for the quality and quantity. You leave full, happy, and with leftovers for later, all without breaking the bank. Highly, highly recommend giving it a try—you won’t be disappointed! Also great job to our server Vladimir!

5 /5 Antara Das: Extremely delicious food! Ordered the Green Curry Fried Rice, Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles), Pad Thai, and Massaman Curry. The Drunken Noodles is an absolute must order! This was more than enough food to share family style among 4 people. One downside was having to wait 40 minutes past our 7:30pm reservation. However, our server was able to get one of our drinks compensated for the wait.

5 /5 Greg Pickert: First time at Grandma’s Philly Thai and it was a clear 5-star experience. We ordered Grandma’s meatballs, the crispy pork stir-fry with rice, and the Pad Cha Talay spicy seafood. Every dish came out hot, well-seasoned, and balanced – crispy pork with real crunch but still tender inside, rich and flavorful meatballs with just the right amount of sauce, and the seafood stir-fry packed with shrimp, calamari, and fish, all cooked perfectly, not rubbery. Portions were solid and plating actually looked as good as it tasted. Our server, Dominic, ran the whole night smoothly. She knew the menu, gave accurate descriptions of the spice levels, timed everything so the table never felt rushed or waiting, and checked in just enough without hovering. Drinks stayed full, plates were cleared quickly, and he stayed calm and professional even while the place was busy. If you like Thai food with real flavor and competent service, this spot delivers. Dominic and the kitchen both did their jobs at a high level, and I’d come back and order the same dishes again.

5 /5 Danielle DeRosa: This is one of our favorite restaurants in the city. The food is so authentic and if you like spicy food, just tell them and they will spice it up for you. Every dish I’ve ever had has been great. The restaurant is cute, the staff is sweet, the food is amazing, and the drinks are very good as well.

5 /5 Ariana Lucidonio: Grandma’s Philly has been on my list to try forever, and I’m so glad I finally got around to visiting! It’s a great place to get Thai cuisine in an upscale but still relaxed environment. We sat at the bar and started with a thai espresso martini. It was rich and creamy, but a tad sweet for my liking. For food, we got the grandma’s meatballs, crispy chives and drunken noodles. The grandma’s meatballs were outstanding - the sauce was very robust (sweet + savory). I used the sauce in conjunction with the other dishes. The crispy chives were fried perfectly and had a lot more flavor than I was expecting. The drunken noodles we got with chicken and spice level 2. The heat was a nice kick without being overpowering, and I enjoyed the wide noodles. The menu was so expansive, I had a hard time choosing (a good problem). This is now a new favorite restaurant, and I can’t wait to come back and try more.