Thai Square Restaurant

I cannot say enough about how good this food is! Hands down the best Thai food in Philadelphia. It’s a small hole in the wall place near our neighborhood, and we chanced upon it one day.
Got the coconut milk soup to start with. It was the perfect tang, and the perfect spice. Speaking of spice, these people do not fool around with their spices, so when you order the Thai spicy, it’s going to be in your face spicy! We thoroughly enjoyed the flavors in each dish.
The spring rolls are also really good. I think the drunken noodles I’ve had here are the best I’ve ever had. Hubby got the pad see ew and was very pleased too.
This is definitely going to be our go to Thai food place on lazy nights!

Orderd delivery, drunken noodles and panang curry. Was delish and delivery came quickly. Will do a dine in soon.

Ok first my likes: i like the fact that I can finally order a tasty pad thai. I also love that they have calamari, and I like that they deliver to me.
Ok dislikes: my pad thai seemed dry, the noodles are sticky and actually resemble a broken noodle type dish (as far as the noodles being broken up. I feel that it’s very over priced for such a small portion, I have had delish pad thai with husky portions at 8 – 10 bucks vs. Their 14.80. I also didn’t like that for 14 dollars and change I have to put down my chops sticks and pop the tails off my shrimp that was stiff from over cooking. On to the calamari. i expected tempura style, welp i got these huge dough covered skimpy rings of squid… the dipping sauce was nice though. I told her my address and also spelled it out. Of course the driver calls me to tell me to come out, I get to the door and he’s not there. I call him back and he says he is on the 1500 block of MANTON street? I spelled out and said MARSTON on the phone. So with a 3 dollar delivery charge he is no where near me… so I still was shocked that it was still a 3 dollar delivery charge. Anyways, I’ll give this place a try again… only if I sit in and try other dishes.

Really good basic Thai food — the pad thai was standard and what you would expect/​hope for. The crispy duckling (red curry sauce) was delicious — meaty and flavorful. The crunchy coconut shrimp and curry chicken dumplings were excellent. Delivery was quick. Will definitely order from here again. Welcome to the neighborhood.

Philly food, I have missed you so much. A good friend wanted to bring us to her «favorite thai food place», so four of us wandered over on a late Friday evening. The restaurant is a little out of the way, but seems like a great neighborhood gem. The service was stellar (the waitstaff seemed to recognize my friend and her boyfriend), and everything was cooked to perfection. Probably some of the best drunken noodles I’ve ever had (and spice levels are on point!), and others at my table had the same to say about the pad thai. Prices were so affordable too, for the most delicious and filling welcome-​back-​to-​Philly meal I could ask for.

Needed a neighborhood spot, and our area of Grad Hospital doesn’t have that many amazing options. Enter Thai Square.
I didn’t have high expectations, but it’s quickly become our go-​to when stressed/​tired/​boiling pasta becomes an inconceivably stressful burden. It helps that it’s a family place where the proprietors are super nice (and they used to be involved with Erawan, which in itself is a really solid Philly Thai option).
Their food is pretty darn good. Among the best Pad Thai I’ve had in Philly — 11 bucks for chicken/​pork/​veggie, and their spice levels are legitimately hot and not fake/​diluted hot, which I’m a fan of. Drunken noodles and eggplant dishes are also consistently good. There are some other things that are pricier and which I haven’t sampled (duck, seafood based dishes). I’ll stick to my cheapish noodles.
Closed on Mondays, but open every other day of the week. We’re working our way up to the free entrée currently with one of their rewards cards, only three more stamps to go.

Great Thai food, friendly owners, and always fresh. This place has been a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. You can tell that they not only care a lot about their food by using the freshest ingredients, but they also care a lot about taking care of the people in their neighborhood. Our favorite dishes: the Pad Thai and Massaman Curry. Also, get their Tom Yum if you are starting to feel a little tickle in your throat. It hits the spot.

Great food and service! We’ll surely visit again and again. Great food, great atmosphere, good prices.

Some friends and I dined in their outdoor space recently and rather enjoyed our experience — and that’s not just the BYOB wine talking. The menu is just about the right size to offer a good range of options without being overwhelming, and includes the dishes you would expect to see on a Thai-​restaurant menu. Since my friends are awesome and share, I got to try a mix of dishes, and all were yummy.
The fresh spring rolls were stuffed with fresh veggies. The papaya salad was refreshing. The curry chicken dumplings crispy and warm. The pad thai was better than any I’ve had in a while. The red curry was spicy, creamy, and colorful. The drunken noodles had the right amount of chew. And, for dessert, the fried banana and ice cream was a fitting coda for the meal. All the dishes were professionally presented in real dishes with real silverware, which is nice.
The staff is friendly and prompt. Our water glasses never went empty. Prices are relatively inexpensive, especially considering the quality. The outdoor space is clean and comfy and the indoor space looked nice, as well.

I’m with Lia B — Thai Square is definitely the best and most affordable Thai in the Graduate Hospital area. Not only is it a cute, BYO restaurant right in the neighborhood, but they also have delivery for those nights when you just don’t feel like leaving the house.
I’ve tried a lot of the menu at this point, and favorites are the vegetable spring rolls, curry chicken dumplings, chicken skewers, coconut shrimp, curry entrees, shrimp pad Thai and tom yum soup. Actually, I don’t think I’ve had anything I didn’t like from Thai Square. Also, their spice levels mean business. I generally order medium which can occasionally be almost a little too hot for me (in a good way — please don’t change this, Thai Square!).
The folks who own the place are very friendly, and I’m happy to have such a solid spot so close to home.

Great food and good prices, at first I was skeptical but am now a true believer in this great thai restaraunt. Good selection, BYOB, and varying levels of spice on each dish makes this my local neighborhood Thai joint. Staff is friendly and care, I’m a repeat customer and they always remember me when I come in. In fact, I was there very first customer when they opened, I want for lunch and dinner!

When thai square opened I thought to myself — well it’s close to home, but don’t get too excited bc its never going to be circles– hmmm it’s actually JUST like circles except cheaper and closer to me!
The menu is pretty much a direct rip off of circles, (obviously not a bad thing) and the food quality is just as good and I want to even say the portions are bigger.
My go to is the holy basil supreme — Thai hot, and it’s tremendous! I also like the spring rolls and my boyfriend gets the pad Thai (no egg) with tofu. He loves it!
Also any restaurant that has a vegetarian or vegan section on their menu already has a small piece of my heart!
They have no cork fee, beautiful outside seating, and fast /​friendly service.
Can’t wait to go back

We came here from the suburbs, not sure of what to expect. On a Friday, we got seated outside right away, and were pleasantly surprised. This is a cute little restaurant with amazing food. The service is great, such sweet women and the outside area is relaxing. Try the Thai iced coffee, you will not be disappointed. Every item of food we had was amazing. Typically the duck we have at Thai restaurants is chewy or full of bones, this was neither, just one amazing piece with crispy skin and handmade mango sauce.
Try this place out!!! YOU WIL LOVE IT I PROMISE. Ignore these negative reviews, they can not have ate at the same place I did.

Neighborhood gem! I can’t believe it took is so long to find a place that is right around the corner. Never again am I ordering from Circles or My Thai. This small business delivers big food making it quickly becoming a staple in our restaurant rotation. The people who work there are SUPER nice. They have a well decorated outdoor area where you can bring you dog (flowers and lights!). The food is beyond yummy. Get the crispy duckling with basil sauce, all meat no bones! The portions and quality of food is a steal for the prices. The golden spring rolls are so good you don’t even notice they are vegetarian. The pad kra pow and Drunken noodles were solid. The Thai ice tea is real tea not chalky powder. You will want to keep eating even though you are full! We haven’t had dessert yet because we are too full from one app and entrée.

It has been a long time since I was in the Gray’s Ferry neighborhood, and it was good to be back. I had heard rumors about a Thai house that was opened at 25^th & Christian serving up good and relatively authentic Thai cuisine out of a small storefront. So, after a great massage @ V&V over at 11^th and Washington, I headed west and found Thai Square sitting right on the corner.
Parking can be an issue in these parts, but I was lucky to find a spot behind the restaurant on one of those super narrow backstreets. Parallel parking requires the front tire to go over the opposite curb to get the right angle for backing. Lucky my city skills had not abandoned me and I slid the chariot right into the space like a pro. So, I was feeling pretty good even before walking in.
The dining room was small, but clean, with the entire southern wall in glass overlooking a simple but attractive outdoor seating area. The Madame moved toward us with a warm welcoming smile. Handing us the menus, she suggested the specials and asked for our drink order. The Ginger Tea she brought us a few moments later was excellent, with a nice ginger bite and honey background. Our water was complemented by a small dish of squeezed lime juice and a small spoon. Another great notion that brought the agua to life. That was a first for me. Much better infused that a mere wedgely squeeze.
We were on a roll and the anticipation of what was to come grew. While the Calamari was a small disappointment in that all the rings were large and coated in a hard jacket rather than a softer finish, the dipping sauce was good enough to demand we finish it with a spoon after the squid was gone.
Then we received our Tamarind Duck and Shrimp Pad Thai.
The Duck was nearly perfect. Crisp skin. Fully cooked and tender meat. Tamarind Sauce that was sweetly tart and mild citrus finish, in a sultry dark red amber demi-​glaze. It was so good, I stuck my finger in it to suck it off. This was a treasure too special to waste a drop.
The Pad Thai was also very good; a full plate complemented with ground Peanut and fresh Sprouts. It was a strong straight man to the wild machinations of the Duck.
This was one of those meals that I didn’t want to end. I strung it out as long as possible with rice to absorb all the outrageous moisture on the platter, and another glass of water with lime to carry it all the way down.
Yes. I took the rest home to savor tonight.
4.5 Stars with a Bullet!

Second time I am here, the food is fresh, the chef has an amazing talent, the prices are good and the Service is outstanding !
I recommend this place

Tried a variety of dishes for delivery on a weeknight. Delivery was prompt and the order was correct.
Shrimp pad Thai-​a bit dry and taste was about average.
Drunken noodles-​nice and chewy noodles, rich flavors.
Red curry-​spicy but otherwise did not stand out
Overall decent but nothing special. Will order from somewhere else next time though I don’t regret trying it!

Never ever disappointed but watch out! Medium is spicy! Real deal here with fresh ingredients and awesome owners and staff.

I am surprised that the reviews for Thai Square have been so polarized… people must have been super critical toward the place when it first opened, or they are really picky about getting «authentic» Thai cuisine. Whatever it is, I don’t get it!
This place is a solid Thai option and a great addition to the neighborhood. I’ve eaten here twice, and both times it was flavorful, spicy, and delicious. I’ve gotten the drunken noodles and the pad thai, and I’ll definitely order those again sometime (I order medium-​level spicy, and there’s definitely some heat to it!). I don’t think that my pad thai has bean sprouts, which was kind of disappointing, but it did have plenty of chicken. Maybe I’ll request bean sprouts next time– their website says that they are open to suggestions about their dishes.
When I ate in, the restaurant had a great atmosphere, it was really clean and had relaxed feel to it. And the next time I went, when I ordered takeout, my food was ready in less than 10 minutes (and this was on a Friday night, at 6pm). I will definitely be back for more!

Thai Square just moved into the Grad Hospital neighborhood, and I was very excited to welcome a new Thai place so close to my house. My Thai is a bit further from us and unlike Thai Square, they don’t deliver.
My overall experience was dismal. First of all, what restaurant offering take out does not have a working phone line? Strike one… While my husband was there placing the order in person, a woman came in to order the soft-​shell crab, which she then paid for. Then, a guy from the kitchen emerges to announce that there is no soft-​shell crab. «But I just paid for it!» the rightfully irate customer objected.
Then, we waited nearly an hour for our delivery to arrive, although we live about one block away! Strike two. We had ordered the T-​Sampler platter that included fried curried chicken dumplings, a spring roll, and chicken satay with peanut sauce. Everything was dripping with oil. The fried dumplings were tasty; they were saved by the curry spice. The chicken satay was decent as well.
The coconut soup husband ordered was not coconut soup; it was a red, smelly broth with sliced mushrooms floating in it. He took a few bites and abandoned it. My main course was pad thai with chicken. It had no bite whatsoever. No heat at all!!! That is what Thai food is about! Otherwise, it gets overpowered by sugar and becomes cloying, which is exactly what my pad Thai tasted like: bland, sugary noodles. No heat, no ground peanuts, not even any bean sprouts for a fresh crunch. Husband’s shrimp fried rice was the same: «I can taste the MSG,» he groused. We tossed our dinner into the garbage.
This was, perhaps, the worst Thai food I have eaten in Philadelphia, ever, and I have sampled many Thai places over the years. If you live South of South and want great, flavorful Thai dishes, make the short trek and go to My Thai.
What baffles and saddens me is the continuing dearth of great eateries in this neighborhood. With the exception of Honeys, we have no good places. It’s amateur hour all the way.