Grandma's Philly

1304 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States

Grandma's Philly
About Us

Philadelphia's first Thai Tapas Restaurant. Loungey bar/eatery with Zen-like atmosphere & late hours presenting Thai tapas, and other asian bites plus sake, soju, whiskeys. NOTE: We have been approved for our liquor license. We are no longer BYOB. Thank you!

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Diner Review №1

This place is overhyped. I introduced this place to my friend and he brought his family here for dinner. After coming home, everyone had sort of food poisoning symptoms. I went there with my roommate, we were waiting for long inside to get order, however no one came to tell us that the kitchen already closed despite there were still bunch of waiters around and literally no one told us anything for like 15 minutes. My roommate and I again wanted to try again at this place, we came earlier at 6PM, still we standing there and literally no one came and asked us regarding to the foods, dine in, order order we were standing there at the door for 15 minutes and we just left without anyone from the restaurant came and gave us service. So disappointed and never coming back.

Diner Review №2

I sat at the bar and got to know Jasper a bit. He’s amazing, the food, and drinks were amazing. I will be back!

Diner Review №3

Came here for lunch today. While the service wasn't the best due to a lack of staff, the food was absolutely amazing! I had the chicken skewers and the curry puffs, both of which were delicious. Definitely would come back!

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Absolutely outstanding experience! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warmth and genuine hospitality. The atmosphere was inviting, and the aroma of authentic Thai spices set the stage for an incredible meal.

While the food was absolutely delicious—perfectly balanced Pad Thai, rich and flavorful Massaman Curry, and the most delightful Mango Sticky Rice—the true star of the evening was Vladimir. Their service was nothing short of superior and exceptional. They were incredibly attentive without being intrusive, anticipated our needs before we even had to ask, and provided expert recommendations with a friendly and professional demeanor. Their knowledge of the menu and passion for ensuring we had a perfect dining experience truly set them apart.

This was one of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had, thanks to the outstanding service and incredible food. We will definitely be returning soon!

Diner Review №5

Best Thai Food I have ever had

Diner Review №6

Vladimir was such an attentive and awesome server! He did a great job handling out large party in an extremely timely way. 11/10 server, everyone should recommend him

Diner Review №7

Best meal I had in a while. Thanks Vlad!!!!!!

Diner Review №8

Fantastic food and amazing bartender jasper was great

Diner Review №9

I heard this restaurant is excellent so I tried early evening. It was packed with people after Super Bowl 59 Championship parade today here in center city, Philadelpia.
I had a great service, wonderful taste, and good beer,
Their service and food are superb.
If you are in the city for visit or residents, please stop by and taste great food and drink in your special date.

Diner Review №10

It is in a good location. The food is good, decent taste. I found green curry thick and good quantity but its fair since its $20.
I got the lychee cocktail it was okiesh.

Atmosphere is good.
I was on a friday afternoon it wasnt busy.

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The terrible service at Grandma's Philly never ceases to amaze me. As a local, I must have given this place 100 chances. It's actually impressive how consistently they manage to not deliver the food you order. Whether it's for take out (either sitting at home waiting for delivery or sitting at the restaurant waiting for my pick-up order to be ready) or dining in (sitting at the table for literally hours waiting for food). There's no apology from the staff (except one time when we dined in). There's no attempt to make it right. Amazing, really. The food is good, when you wrangle it out of them. If you want to be amazed by terrible service, go to Grandma's.

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Favorite Thai place in Philly. Excellent vibes from our waiter Hunter. Grandma’s just got a new regular.

Diner Review №15

Hunter was an absolute legend. Made great recombinations. As a visitor to Philadelphia, he made me feel like a local.

Diner Review №16

The food was amazing and Hunter was an incredible server with great recommendations. Highly recommend!

Diner Review №17

Had pineapple fried rice. It was good! Didn't like veggie spring rolls. Would visit again.

Diner Review №18

Mango sticky rice 6/10

Diner Review №19

The portions were large and the food was delicious! I asked our server Vladimir for some recs and they were great. I’ll definitely be coming back in the future.

Diner Review №20

Vladimir was great! Amazing food.

Diner Review №21

Wow. What an excellent night at Grandpa’s Philly. Everything from Vladimir (our amazing server) to the curry puffs were excellent. Finish your meal with the mango sticky rice. 💕

Diner Review №22

One of my Philly faves! Delicious meatballs and excellent service. Shout out Vladimir!

Diner Review №23

The food was AMAZING! Our server Vladimir was really nice and attentive. He recommended the meatballs which were delicious! My favorite was the crispy pork belly. So so good!

Diner Review №24

Stumbled across this gem while attending a conference - so yummy!

Diner Review №25

came in on a late night looking for dinner. George was our bartender , he had great recommendations on food as I am not a big Thai foodie! The grandmas lychee , also a recommendation of his , was excellent. Deff the place to come especially on a late night!

Diner Review №26

I travel to Philly a lot for work and this was my first time discovering Grandma’s. George was so warm and kind and made me feel right at home while waiting for my takeout. Truly the best service. I will 100% be back to experience it again!

Diner Review №27

George is the absolute best. If you are looking to get a great cocktail and great service George at Grandma Philly is you place.

Diner Review №28

George was a great server, and my food was good and reasonably price. Two Thumbs Up!

Diner Review №29

The food was excellent and really hit the spot. Our group of three were shown to a spacious booth in this nicely decorated, buzzy restaurant, and our server Vladimir was attentive, fast and charming. Thank you!

Diner Review №30

George did an awesome job bartending tonight! Absolutely stellar service

Diner Review №31

Excepcional service by George!

Diner Review №32

The bartender, George, was super attentive and accommodating. Great service, curry noodles were delicious, and bar had a very cozy and relaxed feel. Highly recommend!

Diner Review №33

Had a great evening at Grandma Philly. The portions were great and the foods were really delicious. Our server, Vladimir was attentive and knew the menu inside out and helped us pick the best dishes we were looking for!

Diner Review №34

Love this place. The best of the best. Thanks, George!

Diner Review №35

My waitress Selena was super kind and helped with menu she gave me very good recommendations.I ordered the Thai sausage and the Khao Soi both tasted super good The Khao Soi curry sauce was very rich and the noodles were cooked perfectly the service was excellent the waitress here are very kind and sweet and for dessert I ordered the coconut cream cake fluffy and had good amount of sweetness the cream had a scent of coconut and they top coconut on top too it was perfect.

Diner Review №36

This place does have some pretty good pricing and good reviews but I was so disappointed in the Drunken noodles. They didn’t have much flavor just hot chili oil, caused pain in my stomach after and I usually love drunken noodles and chili oil/ a good spice level, but that food wasn’t even that super spicy. It was just uncomfortable. Although the noodles were a good texture and size. Curry puff was good. Curry noodles were also pretty good.

Diner Review №37

The food and ambience was great! Our waiter, Vladimir was awesome. Only thing bad were the cleanliness of the bathrooms.

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Vladimir

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Have given Grandmas a second chance after a terrible first experience. The first time I dined for dinner, the service was terrible and the food was decent. The second chance, I dined for lunch and food was not good, service was fine. Idk if the all of the glowing reviews are real?? But what do I know. Just giving honest feedback on my two experiences. There is much better Thai food in Philly. I won't give it a third chance.

Diner Review №43

The food was great, with speedy and friendly service from our server Vladimir. Nice date spot for shared plates and good vibes.

Diner Review №44

This is my second time trying grandmas. The first time the service was so terrible that the owner(?) gave me a gift card, which was nice, but the food and drinks were not good. It’s been over a year since this experience, and I decided I’d try again and give them a second chance for takeout. I called multiple times to place an order so that I’d be able to use the gift card and never received an answer. I then tried to place an online order for Pad Kee Mao, but was deterred by a glitch that does not allow you to place an order unless you order extra protein. Upon receiving my food, the vegetables in my Tom Kha soup were simply uncooked, and the portions for the “shared entrees” were way too small considering the price. The tofu had no flavor, and to top it all off, I found a long hair in my food. I would not recommend this place at all, and I’m extremely disappointed with my experiences here.

Diner Review №45

the food was amazing, to start we got the chicken skewers and calamari. after that we got ny strip steak and the massaman curry. it was all excellent, I literally have 0 complaints. our server Vladimir was great, super chill, and on time

Diner Review №46

Food was excellent and Jasper was a killer bartender! Highly recommend.

Diner Review №47

George at bar on Tuesday nights is a trip. Mad rizz and super friendly. He is a real cheerleader of food and drink menu.

Diner Review №48

Hands down, my favorite Thai restaurant in Philly! My partner and I were going for a stroll in Center City and decided to look for a new restaurant to try. This restaurant caught my attention for some reason. I love finding hidden gems in the city and this one is definitely one of them.

I love the Thai tapas concept because in Asian culture, family style is common but it's difficult to do when it's just you or one other person so the idea of being able to share small plates is amazing.

It's my goal to try everything on their menu but so far, my favorites are the Curry Puffs, Chicken Satay, Crispy Chives, Fried Calamari. Mango sticky rice is a MUST for dessert. Though I recommend everything because their food has never disappointed me.

You might experience long wait times for the food because they get so many takeout orders and I can't blame them for that.

Diner Review №49

Probably one of the best Thai restaurants I’ve had the pleasure of dining in for a while. Menu is large but not overwhelming, providing many options for all diners. The atmosphere is pleasant and modern, with a good amount of space for each table. I also want to specifically thank Thomas (our server) and George (the bartender) for being knowledgeable, warm, and just all around great! Will be returning soon, I’m sure.

Diner Review №50

Not a fan. Food was ok. Pretty on the inside.

Diner Review №51

I decided to spontaneously visit this restaurant while walking by… and they did not disappoint. From the interior decor, to the welcoming vibe and my amazing bartender George, everything was great. Drinks and food were served fast, and I am definitely going to visit more frequently! If you’re looking for a very COZY, place this is it

Diner Review №52

Amazing food, great service. Our server Vladimir was excellent!!

Diner Review №53

Found this spot behind the air bnb I was staying at for the Super Bowl. Really chill spot. Would definitely come back

Diner Review №54

Their food was Amazing.! The waiter was very polite. Me and my family will most definitely come back again.!

Diner Review №55

Great environment, timely service, and quality food!

Diner Review №56

Very great service seaso was amazing

Diner Review №57

Seaso was amazing i enjoyed my whole time

Diner Review №58

Seaso was our server as we went there to enjoy our time and watch the Super Bowl and his service was amazing !! He was very attentive and friendly throughout our whole time hear making the experience enjoyable !!! I 100% recommend this place and the food is amazing and affordable!!!

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Seaso was a great server!

Diner Review №61

loved our time here! food was delicious and service was top notch. our server vladimir made the whole experience especially enjoyable! would recommend the curry noodles in particular

Diner Review №62

The food was absolutely delicious and Vladimir was an amazing server!

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Vladimir has great!

Diner Review №64

We loved the food vibes and services from jasper and seaso.

Diner Review №65

Jasper is a phenomenal bar tender

Diner Review №66

Great food and service. Shout out to Jasper and Seaso!!

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Diner Review №68

Y'all I came here for the Super Bowl. Just happened to stumble upon it trying to find a bar that was playing the game. The place is so nice, dimly lit with a great ambience. Jasper waited on me at the bar and made me a great vodka cran. I got a few different small bites and they were all really good. He was very nice and attentive while servicing everyone at the bar. Seaso was another server who helped me when I needed and seemed to do a great job waiting his tables. They served everyone complementary green tea shots after the Eagles scored. Id recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a good vibe and not overly crowded.

Diner Review №69

Jasper and Seaso were the best. Great food and excellent service

Diner Review №70

Just discovered this restaurant and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Definitely check it out. Great good and drinks!

Diner Review №71

Had to wait a significant time for some of the meals i ordered while present. Had to remind the server 3 times before getting my food. although it was great the wait somewhat ticked me off.

Diner Review №72

Vladimir was the greatest server and made the experience great!

Diner Review №73

Vladimir was a fantastic server & we really loved all 3 dishes we got; pad si ew, the crispy duck & tom yum soup. We’ll be back

Diner Review №74

Delicious Thai food. Service was great. Jasper the bartender was very attentive.

Diner Review №75

Je me suis régalée. Les plats étaient très savoureux, originaux et dans des quantités très généreuses. Les prix sont très corrects compte tenu de la qualité des plats. Le service était très sympathique et bienveillant. La décoration est soignée et la musique n'est pas trop forte pour pouvoir discuter facilement. Je recommande ce restaurant que j'ai adoré !

(On y est retourné une deuxième fois deux jours plus tard, toujours aussi bon !)

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Diner Review №79

This is great spot. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is great. I sat at the bar which has full service and George, the bartender was very friendly and attentive. The drink he made was just what I needed. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №80

George was great behind the bar!

Diner Review №81

George was great and the food was excellent, would definitely recommend!

Diner Review №82

George was an amazing bartender! Very efficient and friendly

Diner Review №83

The food and drinks were very good. The servers were attentive but the 'Thai Tapas' thing sort of throws the service off. The servers ask your spice level but they are not the ones bringing the food. The ones bringing the food are unaware of the spice level of the dishes they are bringing. It also falls short when one person is delivered a warm meal but everyone else is waiting several minutes more for theirs to arrive.

Diner Review №84

The food is very delicious. I had the Drunken Noodles with Chicken, Steamed Shrimp Dumplings, Chicken Satey and Sticky Rice. Yes...I eat too much...All was excellent!

Diner Review №85

If I could give this place more stars, I would! George the bartender was very friendly and accommodating during my visit as well as Seaso.

The curry puffs are a must try as well as the Khao Soi (curry noodles). The flavors are very well balanced & are well done. I would highly recommend this restaurant for it's quick service and quality food.

Diner Review №86

My waiter and bartender George was incredible! He went above and beyond! The Kha Soi curry noodles were absolutely insane! Definitely one of the richest and most flavorful Thai dishes I’ve ever had. Get it with the crispy fried pork for your protein! Unreal!

Diner Review №87

Had the privilege today to visit Grandma Philly for happy hour!
Our Bartender George was amazing!
Drinks were definitely on point!!

Diner Review №88

The crab meat fried rice was excellent, fluffy and packed with crab flavor, and the khao soi was a comforting, creamy bowl of goodness. But the meal reached its peak with the coconut chiffon cake. This cake was pure magic! It was moist, not overly sweet, and had the most delicious fresh coconut filling I’ve ever tasted. The whipped cream topping was light and perfectly balanced. I will definitely come back

Diner Review №89

This place nailed the flavors on everything we tried. The drunken noodles had just the right kick of spice, and the curry puffs were perfectly flaky and flavorful. But let me tell you, the coconut chiffon cake was the real masterpiece. It was incredibly light and airy, with fresh coconut that gave it a tropical burst of flavor. The whipped cream added a soft, creamy finish without being too sweet. I wasn’t expecting dessert to be my favorite part, but this cake was unforgettable. Highly recommend!

Diner Review №90

Vladimir is fantastic! Food was phenomenal and they’re serving food pretty late which is a rarity anymore. Will be back

Diner Review №91

I love this place so much. the service was incredible, the lighting is great highly suggest going at night, food was fantastic. celebrated my anniversary and the lit a candle in our dessert! the food was just incredible and staff gave great suggestions. the chiffon cake was great even for people who dont really enjoy coconut. they were so accommodating to our requests ie no peanuts, less bean sprouts, etc. the dishes themselves are gorgeous. i loved how everything was presented. i would highly suggest going here and i will definitely be back

Diner Review №92

I was really hoping to like this place but it was a little disappointing for the price and portion. The plates are smaller than what I saw online but they cost at least $20+ per plate. The flavors were good but again it's so small for what you're paying for. You can just go to Chinatown and get something similar. We also barely got any service, we sat there for a while and no one came by (this was when they were less busy too).

Diner Review №93

Amazing from start to finish! Cozy place, kinda tight but we had dinner at the bar. It was scrumptious! The bartender was cool and had a nice, chill attitude not cocky like some other restaurants in CC. Hostess was pleasant and nice. The food was phenomenal and piping hot. Egg rolls, curry noodles..everything was yummy and we ordered a lot. My new favorite place!

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Damn good Thai food. We got the pad see ew and a green curry. Both were phenomenal. The Thai iced tea was also great.

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Atmosphere is super busy and dark. Food was ok, I asked for spice level of 5 but we got no spice and side of chili powder. Kinda wish they cooked it in and still gave us chili on the side but they were swamped and way to busy to ask for anything.

Diner Review №99

GEORGE IS THE BEST!!! I was so welcomed by George, the best bartender, ever! He will cater to your palate!! The food is so flavored and definitely recommend!! Ask for George, that’s my dude!!

Diner Review №100

Amazing experience I got the pleasure of having George and he was amazing absolutely had me and my husband cracking up the whole night and just a great person to get to know overall. Thank you for the amazing drinks!! SHOUT OUT TO GEORGE!!!!

Diner Review №101

Yo this place blew my mind with the drinks and great service. We had the pleasure of having George (the bartender) serve us and I got to say. I don’t think I’ve had better service any where else. This guy just get is and is on his A game whether it comes down to the drinks or his service and professionalism. Definitely my new go-to bar. Keep up the amazing work everyone here.

Diner Review №102

Truly a great spot. The food was delicious and they were able to happily serve a party of 8. Vladimir was fantastic and the chef so kind. Will absolutely come back!

Diner Review №103

Hell yeah Vlad! Food was great and our server was so nice!

Diner Review №104

Delicious food, waiter was kind.

Diner Review №105

Seriously, you have to go here!!! The best Thai restaurant is town. The food is absolutely mindblowing. My friend and I both agreed it was the best meal of the year. We got the famous meatballs, curry puffs, papaya salad, crispy pork Thai basil, and mango sticky rice. The meatballs were juicy and packed with flavor, perfect with rice. The curry puffs were fragrant, soft, and pillow-y. It's a party in your mouth. The papaya salad was umami, a bit spicy, a bit sweet, and packed with different textures. You just can't stop eating it. The crispy pork was no joke! It was truly crispy even with sauce over it. Delicious with rice. And you can't ever go wrong with mango sticky rice. I'm so excited to come back again and introduce my other friends to this place.

Diner Review №106

Best thai food in center city! The restaurant was so cute, and Vladimir was the best server.

Diner Review №107

This restaurant had such a cute atmosphere and Vladimir was a great waiter!

Diner Review №108

Great find in the downtown area. We came across this place after a concert and they made sure to fit us in even though the kitchen was closing. Vladimir served us and was very personable. The food was delicious and the ambiance felt authentic to place we’ve visited in Thailand

Diner Review №109

George was awesome bartender.

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Came here for restaurant week, good food, Vladimir was a great server!

Diner Review №112

Great food and a great environment! Vladimir was a wonderful server!

Diner Review №113

Had a great time here for Philly restaurant week! Vladimir was great and we had a great meal.

Diner Review №114

Best pad thai, vladamir was a great server

Diner Review №115

Food was excellent and fast. Great service from Vladimir.

Diner Review №116

yup! George is easily the best bartender in the city! 👏🏾 5 starts!

Diner Review №117

Came here a few years ago for the meatballs and also got the pork spring roll. Mainly came in since had to charge my phone and was able to to sit near window where there was outlet. Came in n was sat right away. Nice staff and will have to come back but loved the meatballs and the spring rolls were good too

Diner Review №118

This place!! It was recommended by a loyal customer and it was amazing! We had a window seat and were able to people watch while we enjoyed the authentic cuisine. It is rare to find a place with such fresh and crisp vegetables, spices and noodles. We are already planning our trip back!

Diner Review №119

Seaso took fantastic care of us!! Will be coming back to see him regularly. Fantastic food and service, very grateful for our time this evening. This is the best spot in Philly service + food = me being very happy.

Diner Review №120

Seaso helped us feel welcome and gave great food recommendations. Very personable service.

Diner Review №121

Finally a solid Thai restaurant downtown!

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Skip the fried banana, go straight to the mango sticky rice!! Trust me, it’s AHMAZING!

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George was amazing!

Diner Review №126

Had reservations but decided to sit at the bar instead because the bartender George was super friendly and accommodating. He gave us food recommendations and the drinks were spot on. I had the Cucumber Gimlet and it was fantastic. Our second time visiting and we will definitely be back!!

Diner Review №127

George at the bar is the best! He was friendly and helpful and funny. The food was excellent as were the drinks.

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George was fantastic at the bar. Defensively coming back

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Went for the first time today for lunch really enjoyed are server was super great and helpful

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George at the bar is the best!!!! Keep this man around.

Diner Review №131

Stopped in for dinner on my way through town. Sat at the bar. George was the bartender. Dude is awesome. And the food is excellent. Thank you all!

Diner Review №132

It’s my first time here and I had an amazing time. First, I was greeted with a smile and welcomed nicely. I had the pleasure of Cso and Gift taking care of me, both helped me navigate the Thai food menu, gave me recommendations, and told me about some other spots in the city. Eventually my phone was about to die and Cso plugged it in on the charger which was very helpful. Gift stopped by the table frequently and had a great sense of hospitality. Lastly at the bar I met the bartender, George. It was a pleasure meeting George as he gave me some recommendations for some of their Thai beers. He was also so nice to talk to, he had some amazing stories and some great advice. It had a great time here and I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
I will be back :)

Diner Review №133

The best Thai food I have ever had. The Khao Soi was better than any I’ve had even in Thailand. The chicken was remarkably tender. I ordered low spice and it was perfect (still had a kick). I will be back as soon as I can.

Diner Review №134

Khao soi tasted great but was really thick and in a bowl that was too small. Vibe and decor were really off. Packed in too close to other people. It was also bizarrely loud inside for 6:00 on a Monday night. Not bad but won’t be going again. Really aggressive signage in the bathroom.

Diner Review №135

Loved it here! The pork pad Thai was amazing and the bartender George was awesome! Great drinks as well

Diner Review №136

Great high quality food. The service was ok. Got Khao soi with chicken but not sure if it was served in an appropriate bowl, everything was so clumpy.

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We had a great meal. The appetizers and mains were great. We enjoy Thai food often and this was well above average! Our server at the bar, Jasper, was great and made us some good drinks. Highly recommended!!

Diner Review №138

Sat at the bar. Jasper took great care of us. Fabulous meal and service.

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The food, cocktails, and people at Grandma’s Philly are always top-notch for me so far. I’ve stopped in probably 4 times over this past year, and it’s been consistently good. Traditional flavors, soothing ambiance. Pleasantly full with Tom Yum Noodles and pork dumplings (taking most home cause I’m stuffed). Choose your own spice. On a scale on 1 to 5, I chose 2.5 and it was just what I was looking for, a little sweat, no pain. I didn’t have any cocktails today because I am in the midst of work, but Jasper the bartender provides excellent service and also mentioned they have a second restaurant about a mile south of here called Ratchada Thai & Laos Cuisine, must try that next!

Diner Review №140

Dined in Saturday 4pm. Service was below average- no sharing plates no one asked how we were doing. Food was not consistent with past visit , curry puffs were not bad , but undercooked. Duck was dry. Disappointing.

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Food was delicious and came out quickly! Kind of a club vibe with the music late at night. Good service with Vladimir - attentive and helpful with allergy questions.

Diner Review №142

Amazing food and Vlad was the best server!

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What a hidden gem! Me and my friend ordered meatballs (they’re worth the hype), shrimp skewers and curry noodles. Everything was delicious! Our server Vladimir was very attentive and me and my friend had a great time.

Diner Review №145

Placed orders beforehand (at 5pm and to get delivered at 7pm) - they never prepared, made the driver wait for more than 30 mins and then cancelled the order. Utterly trash

Diner Review №146

Pretty tame for thai food especially the curry, needs more spice for me. But the mango sticky rice is 💯!!

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Brought my parents here and they loved it! Food was incredible and at a great price, service from Vladimir was hospitable and fun, and the soft jazz playlist was an elegant touch. Will be coming back again!

Diner Review №149

Our waiter Vladimir was wonderful! The food was absolutely delicious. What a wonderful experience all around!

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Ohh gosh! Where do I start! Can’t even begin to do justice to how amazing the Chicken Drunken Noodles and the Khao Soi were..just out of the world! Simply spectacular! Went for my wife’s b’day and we were blown away! Mouth watering and yummy and flavorful! So rich and classy on the taste buds..we ended up taking to-go orders of the very same dishes we had for dinner, so that we could relish it the next day too! We ended up at Grandma’s Philly purely because we couldn’t get a reservation at Mawn! We were so unbelievably happy that this place turned out to be such a blockbuster hit for our tastebuds! Keep up the great tasty food, Grandma’s Philly..you have in me a fan of yours for as long as I can breathe!

Diner Review №151

Excellent and friendly service by Valdimir. One of the best Thai food I had outside of Thailand! Highly recommended if you visit Philly.

Diner Review №152

Very hip, unique interior. Wait staff are super friendly and accommodating. Food is delicious! Get the Thai Basil rice and tofu satay, incredible!

Diner Review №153

Authentic food, great service by Vladimir , great crowd and convenience location.

Diner Review №154

Outstanding food with fast service. The curry puffs are a must try.

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Loved this place especially our attentive server, Vlad!

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Love this place! Amazing green curry and Vlad is the best!

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So yummy! One of the best Thai restaurants in Philly for sure. the staff were super nice and even helped us surprise our friend for her birthday!! Will be coming again

Diner Review №159

I had ordered from Grandma’s Philly for delivery but finally had a chance to check out the brick and mortar on a cold winter night. It was super inviting and nice inside, and I opted to sit at the bar with a friend. Every dish was amazing- we ordered the curry puffs, grandma’s meatballs, and noodles! Everything was flavorful and fresh. George took care of us at the bar and had great suggestions and recommendations! Wish I had not been too full for dessert!!

Diner Review №160

The food is absolutely delicious as are the drinks. The meatballs and the curry puffs are to die for. The drunken noodles are the best I’ve had. George hooked us up and took care of us the entire time.

Diner Review №161

Phenomenal food, service and atmosphere. This is my absolute go to place for Thai food in Philly. If you go here at night and have the opportunity to sit at the bar, hopefully George is working. He makes great drinks and always good conversation. Highly recommend.

Diner Review №162

Muy guapo el tío del bar Jorge el mono curioso

Diner Review №163

Diner Review №164

Food was good! We were lucky we didn’t have to wait even though it was Friday and busy. The host was friendly, our servers were nice, informative, and did not check on us too many times to make us feel rushed. A very nice man wearing a yankees hat thanked us and wished us a good night. Staff was top notch for center city. Food was delicious, reasonably priced, and not too sprawling of a menu. Docking points for the annoying usb charged table lamp, the back of the restaurant is very dark and the front of the restaurant was pretty bright. Also both my bowl and plate had a chip on it. I think the overall vibe/ aesthetic can use a bit of an upgrade.

Diner Review №165

I’ve only been here once, but it’s beautiful inside. They have a great menu filled with different options for various diets. I had their Thai green curry with tofu, which was phenomenal!! I will definitely be returning.

Diner Review №166

Diner Review №167

First time here on New Years Eve and did not disappoint! The food was amazing. Great thai flavors, and great cocktails as well! We love going to restaurants that have a bar to sit at, and we were extremely happy that Grandma's has one. Special thanks to George for taking of everything and making perfect drinks. We will be back many more times....

Diner Review №168

First time visiting Philly and a friend recommended this place. The curry I had was amazing and Jasper, my server, made the whole experience even better. Will definitely come back.

Diner Review №169

Excellent atmosphere and food. Very well taken care of by Jasper at the bar and would recommend to all.

Diner Review №170

Rude and non existent service. Waited 20 minutes on the “2-5” minutes waitlist then received a text that we would not get a table even though the restaurant was half empty. Try the Thai places across the street.

Diner Review №171

Diner Review №172

Get the lychee cocktail!

Diner Review №173

I loved the food, I got the drunken noodles which is definitely an excellent choice. The service was also top notch, our server was Vladimir and he was nothing short of perfect. Really had a great time here and will be coming again.

Diner Review №174

The food was really good and Vladimir was friendly and welcoming! Cute spot for dinner

Diner Review №175

Diner Review №176

The food here remains amazing and George (our server) is phenomenal! We loved every aspect of our dinner at Grandmas!!!

Diner Review №177

George made my first time at grandma’s unforgettable. Excellent customer service and great salesman!

Diner Review №178

Everything was great! Had the khao soi and massaman curry, both were absolutely amazing!! Our waiter Vladmir provided great service. Would definitely try again

Diner Review №179

Everything was perfect. Excellent service, front of house to back and bartending.

If you come to Philly & eat Thai food, Massaman curry w/roast beef is an area specialty. Grandma's does it with wide appeal and style.

Ask for a side of spice/extra spice if you want it any level above saltine crackers.

Diner Review №180

The place is a decent spot for a date. They had some good options. We had a great server - Vladmir, who was more than accommodating. The food was quite decent.

Have a reservation and choose your seats beforehand, as they don't allow for a change later.

Diner Review №181

Very good! Vladimir our waiter was very kind and gave us some great suggestions!

Diner Review №182

Great food at a great price! Our server Vladimir was great as well ! I highly recommend this restaurant!

Diner Review №183

We've dined at Grandma's Philly Thai Restaurant on numerous occasions and have found it to be consistently excellent. The shrimp dumplings were succulent and mouthwatering. Our favorite entree, the Drunken Noodles (with chicken), was well seasoned and flavorful. A word of caution is that the food tends to be spicy, so better to err on a lower number (2 or 3 out of 5) unless spicy is your thing. Overall, this restaurant rates 4.5 stars.

Diner Review №184

What a wonderful experience! My partner & I were visiting from New York for a few days & was recommended by a friend and my gosh was it phenomenal. The chive dumplings and the sauce were to die for. The meatballs were so flavorful! We absolutely loved the atmosphere the service & the best Thai food we've had. Will be back!

Diner Review №185

We had an amazing experience sitting at the bar! The vibe was fantastic, and George, our bartender and server, was exceptional. His food recommendations were spot on, and his great personality truly elevated our night.

We tried the Crab Fried Rice – absolutely amazing, the Green Curry (spicy level 3) – perfection, and the Tom Yum Soup (spicy level 3) – a bit too spicy for me, but still absolutely delicious. For dessert, the Fried Banana was so good I could have easily eaten four more servings!

We’ll definitely be back and have already recommended this place to friends and family. If you’re looking for great food, a fun atmosphere, and stellar service, this is the spot to go!

Diner Review №186

Food was great, service was better, George was the man. We Are.

Diner Review №187

George was the best at the bar. Great service. He is a fine young gentleman. Food outstanding!

Diner Review №188

I chose this specific restaurant bc of the vegan-friendly options and previous reviews. I will start by saying that the food was amazing! I get Pad Thai at every Thai restaurant first to see how it is and this has been the best by far! It’s interesting that they serve it deconstructed but delicious nonetheless! My husband got the Thai Basil Rice 🍚 with shrimp. He got it at a level 3 spicy and said he could’ve had it spicier but it was still good.
There was some questionable behavior from our bartender but he apologized and we moved on.
I would return to this restaurant and recommend it but would just hope for a better experience.

Diner Review №189

Food was delicious. Vladimir had great suggestions and was attentive. We hope to return and try more dishes!

Diner Review №190

George took care of us! Also got the game on for us

Diner Review №191

Great food, great service. Vladimir was amazing at service and making sure we were okay throughout our dinner.

Diner Review №192

Our waiter Vladimir was really great!

Diner Review №193

Had a great New Year’s Eve dinner here! Our server Vladimir was so friendly and answered all our questions about the menu. He recommended a delicious entree! This place remains one of my favorites in Philadelphia.

Diner Review №194

Vladimir is the best! Great food, atmosphere and service!

Diner Review №195

Not too loud.

Diner Review №196

I came with my wife a few days before our flight to Thailand. Wanted something to compare the food to in thailand... she was saying cmon babe you know it won't compare... but that Khoa Soi was crazy good! The server (not the waiter) gave her my 3/5 spicy one though... she can't do spicy at all! That's the only complaint. Shootout Vladimir - he took great care of us!!

Diner Review №197

GEORGE AT THE BAR!!
I’m telling you this guy will take care of you
Funny as hell tooo 😂😂

Diner Review №198

George at the bar was funny and attentive. Love the food!

Diner Review №199

Curry dishes were pretty good - curry puffs + Penang. pad see ew was a little atypical and the grandmas meatballs were interesting but we wouldn’t get it again

Diner Review №200

Sausage was good, papaya salad not at all … but the entrees were just bad (drunken noodles and Thai basil). I seriously don’t know how in a foodie city like Philly they have 4.8 while other great Thai places have less. I’m sorry since the service and the place were nice, but the food was not good.

Details
  • 17 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.7 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 215-315-9050
  • Website: http://www.grandmasphilly.com/
  • Location: 1304 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
  • Map: 39.9489101, -75.1624159
Menu Highlights
  • Thai restaurant
  • Bar
  • Lounge
  • Small plates restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM–12:30 AM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM–12:30 AM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-owned: Available
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • Kerbside pickup: Available
  • No-contact delivery: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
  • Sport: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Happy-hour drinks: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Organic dishes: Available
  • Small plates: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Gender-neutral toilets: Available
  • Toilet: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
  • Wi-Fi: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Trendy: Available
Crowd
  • Family friendly: Available
  • Groups: Available
  • LGBTQ+ friendly: Available
  • Tourists: Available
  • Transgender safe space: Available
Planning
  • Dinner reservations recommended: Available
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Paid multi-storey car park: Available
  • Paid parking lot: Available
  • Paid street parking: Available
Pets
  • Dogs allowed outside: Available