Don't think I would come here again. I ordered the fried tofu which had the texture of burnt toast and had no flavor. The coconut soup was very salty. The waiter also had a bit of an attitude.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Noryb Sema
The food and service were excellent. Appeared to be a family owned and operated business and that's just an added bonus as we like to support local establishments when we can. It was a little overly busy visually and would benefit from a more flowing feng shui but otherwise it was a very pleasant dinner outing.Parking: Not many free parking options that we could find, but there is paid parking in the back. They hose you on ta large after hours fee around dinner so you don't get the normal hourly options but it the only real option we could find.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Red Curry, Shrimp Roll
Elias Duthinh
Best Pad Thai I’ve had in Philly hands down. I’d almost given up trying to find an authentic one until I found this while in the wall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Inessa G.
OMG ! Curry was amazing and this beef dish I forget what it's called but wow, can't wait to go back, AMAZING. Don't sleep on this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Green Curry, Crab Rangoon
Andrea Perri
The pad thai has the perfect amount of flavorful, delicious sauce in it and the crab Rangoon is some of the flakiest, crunchest and well filled I've ever had. Very reasonably priced for the amazing quality of food and although I didn't eat inside, I stopped to pick up my food and it is super cute in there!Vegetarian options: Tofu was perfectly cooked
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon
Juliana Krivokon
Best take out Thai food in Manayunk/Roxborough. We’ve tried many dishes on the menu. Our go-to is Tom yum(very rich flavor) drunken noodles (I always get beef -it’s very good) and coconut curry. Great portions, good to share. I also like how they add lots of veggies to their dishes. It really helps with my vegetable intake! The lady who cooks is really nice and always smiles when I come to pick up my food. Everything tastes fresh and homemade.
Jasmine Mcclain
I was gravely disrespected by the owner once I called them immediately after I found this in my spicy Basil rice. I was hung up on multiple times, and then asked to bring my food all the way back in order to get my money refunded. Once I was there I was chastised and accused of lying. Was told my business was unwanted, even though I respectfully was accommodating, even after I was the one inconvenienced. Been a customer for years. The owner yelled at me saying that I have never been there before like that has anything to do with conducting your business properly in front of several people waiting.
Philip Kline
Should have been 5 stars - food is tremendous and the portions very generous - but the dishonesty is upsetting. I walked in and picked up a take-out menu from a stack of newly printed menus. Above the stack was a sign indicating that prices had gone up 20%. "Okay," I thought, "that makes sense, they've raised their prices and are letting customers know." Nope, it ACTUALLY meant was that the prices on the takeout menus are ALL inaccurate and the customer needs to do the mental math to add 20% to each and every list price.So, the takeout menu prices that they are handing out are lies. Total lack of transparency, very deceiving. If they won't spend a couple hundred dollars to reprint their takeout menus, just don't hand them out! It's false advertising. Unbelievable.
Kijg Mugabi
Disclaimer: I really like thai foodWhile the space and service was good, my khao soi came out simultaeneousely too bland and too much curry powder flavor. The veggies didnt mix well with the broth. I tried to wolf it down but had to give up in the middle of it. I ended up having to go next door to get a $2 dollar hotdog with sauerkraut and mustard, which hit the spot.The fried stuff was safe bet to go, but the spring rolls tasted suspisciousely like ones ive had at costco before.Also there menu and prices are vastly different on the internet, and felt overpriced, for what it was. This and the same items appear multiple times on yhe menu at different prices, and they told us the menu was outdated when orders came out without everything that was on the menu.You could do better with a $50 friday night meal
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Bee Chanthavesouk
Great experience food was fabulous. Great customer service highly recommend
This is my absolute favorite Thai restaurant. The pad thai and wontons are delicious(chefs kiss)
Melissa Teetie
Everything was delicious and fresh. Best crab rangoon I've ever had. Definitely homemade. Laos sausage was unusual and fantastic. Friendly service.
Y. Jesse Zlatsin
We’ve had better. I won’t say it was bad, but it also wasn’t something we’d want to repeat. Notably, both the Pad Thai and Thai Basil Fried Rice were needlessly overly spicy—to the point that both dishes had a red tint. Just the color itself was enough to be a turnoff. This may be desirable for some—just not us.
Heather M.
I had an amazing dinner here tonight! The Thai Fried rice was great, a lot of food - I got full quickly. The chicken pad Thai was great as well! The restaurant was quiet, a little chilly, but overall quiet and intimate. It was in a great location, and the window views are great.
Jesse Wilson
The food at Ban Bamboo is great! I like the Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai, and Spicy Basil Rice. Highly recommended.
Don't think I would come here again. I ordered the fried tofu which had the texture of burnt toast and had no flavor. The coconut soup was very salty. The waiter also had a bit of an attitude.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
The food and service were excellent. Appeared to be a family owned and operated business and that's just an added bonus as we like to support local establishments when we can. It was a little overly busy visually and would benefit from a more flowing feng shui but otherwise it was a very pleasant dinner outing.Parking: Not many free parking options that we could find, but there is paid parking in the back. They hose you on ta large after hours fee around dinner so you don't get the normal hourly options but it the only real option we could find.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Red Curry, Shrimp Roll
Best Pad Thai I’ve had in Philly hands down. I’d almost given up trying to find an authentic one until I found this while in the wall.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
OMG ! Curry was amazing and this beef dish I forget what it's called but wow, can't wait to go back, AMAZING. Don't sleep on this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Thai Green Curry, Crab Rangoon
The pad thai has the perfect amount of flavorful, delicious sauce in it and the crab Rangoon is some of the flakiest, crunchest and well filled I've ever had. Very reasonably priced for the amazing quality of food and although I didn't eat inside, I stopped to pick up my food and it is super cute in there!Vegetarian options: Tofu was perfectly cooked
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon
Best take out Thai food in Manayunk/Roxborough. We’ve tried many dishes on the menu. Our go-to is Tom yum(very rich flavor) drunken noodles (I always get beef -it’s very good) and coconut curry. Great portions, good to share. I also like how they add lots of veggies to their dishes. It really helps with my vegetable intake! The lady who cooks is really nice and always smiles when I come to pick up my food. Everything tastes fresh and homemade.
I was gravely disrespected by the owner once I called them immediately after I found this in my spicy Basil rice. I was hung up on multiple times, and then asked to bring my food all the way back in order to get my money refunded. Once I was there I was chastised and accused of lying. Was told my business was unwanted, even though I respectfully was accommodating, even after I was the one inconvenienced. Been a customer for years. The owner yelled at me saying that I have never been there before like that has anything to do with conducting your business properly in front of several people waiting.
Should have been 5 stars - food is tremendous and the portions very generous - but the dishonesty is upsetting. I walked in and picked up a take-out menu from a stack of newly printed menus. Above the stack was a sign indicating that prices had gone up 20%. "Okay," I thought, "that makes sense, they've raised their prices and are letting customers know." Nope, it ACTUALLY meant was that the prices on the takeout menus are ALL inaccurate and the customer needs to do the mental math to add 20% to each and every list price.So, the takeout menu prices that they are handing out are lies. Total lack of transparency, very deceiving. If they won't spend a couple hundred dollars to reprint their takeout menus, just don't hand them out! It's false advertising. Unbelievable.
Disclaimer: I really like thai foodWhile the space and service was good, my khao soi came out simultaeneousely too bland and too much curry powder flavor. The veggies didnt mix well with the broth. I tried to wolf it down but had to give up in the middle of it. I ended up having to go next door to get a $2 dollar hotdog with sauerkraut and mustard, which hit the spot.The fried stuff was safe bet to go, but the spring rolls tasted suspisciousely like ones ive had at costco before.Also there menu and prices are vastly different on the internet, and felt overpriced, for what it was. This and the same items appear multiple times on yhe menu at different prices, and they told us the menu was outdated when orders came out without everything that was on the menu.You could do better with a $50 friday night meal
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great experience food was fabulous. Great customer service highly recommend
Restaurantji Recommends
This is my absolute favorite Thai restaurant. The pad thai and wontons are delicious(chefs kiss)
Everything was delicious and fresh. Best crab rangoon I've ever had. Definitely homemade. Laos sausage was unusual and fantastic. Friendly service.
We’ve had better. I won’t say it was bad, but it also wasn’t something we’d want to repeat. Notably, both the Pad Thai and Thai Basil Fried Rice were needlessly overly spicy—to the point that both dishes had a red tint. Just the color itself was enough to be a turnoff. This may be desirable for some—just not us.
I had an amazing dinner here tonight! The Thai Fried rice was great, a lot of food - I got full quickly. The chicken pad Thai was great as well! The restaurant was quiet, a little chilly, but overall quiet and intimate. It was in a great location, and the window views are great.
The food at Ban Bamboo is great! I like the Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai, and Spicy Basil Rice. Highly recommended.