Absolutely devoured our meals. This spot was such a great find with decent size portions and flavorful options. Ordered the corn cakes to start with which were delicious and I loved the small salad that it came with. My friend ordered the basil fried rice which I wasn't as big of a fan for since it was a tad spicy and seemed heavy handed in the spices. I don't believe they asked for the spice levels on any of the dishes we ordered either. I am still dreaming about my soup noodles I ordered. I loved how accommodating they were when I asked for a side of chicken since I wanted to share with my vegetarian friend. They came out with this huge bowl of ground chicken. The soup was flavorful and mild seasoning and not spicy for me and the noodles were cooked to perfection. We were so full we didn't have room for dessert - next time! I'll be back.
Jeff Dugan
Incredible Thai food! The Khai Soi Kai and Green Curry dishes are fantastic and perfectly seasoned. The restaurant is BYOB which is great. Consider getting a reservation if possible because it gets busy weekend nights!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Green Papaya Salad, Satay, Mango Sticky Rice
Jamie L.
I've been loyally ordering takeout from Ratchada since I moved to the neighborhood in 2020. The quality of the food slightly varies but has typically been reliable. My last takeout order, the portions were so small I even checked if something had spilled in the bag. The side of white rice that comes with meals was at most 2 large spoonfuls and only covered the bottom of the container. I'm curious if they were having supply issues or if this is the new norm. For over $100 for 3 meals, this was a bit disappointing and will be on the lookout for a new local Thai spot.
isis ferreira
Amazing place! Authentic Thai restaurant, family owned with great, outrageously delicious food. I am not exaggerating. Ordered Chicken Satay and a Chicken on Tamarind sauce. Sophisticated flavor, presentation, great service and ambiance. New favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Asha Advani
Amazing! Never disappoints! Delicious Thai food. Our favorite in Philly. Highly recommended and a BYOB!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tom Yum Soup, Green Papaya Salad, Thai Crepes
Josh Smertz
Love this place. After coming here several times and having a great experience, I recently had an issue with an order. The chef quickly reached out and fully remedied the situation. Great people, food and service overall
Dexter V.
A slight let down compared to the Thai food I ate last week. Ambiance - great Appetizers Buddha dumplings - A+ Sausage - A Papaya salad - B+ Basil rice - A Thai green curry - C. We asked for Thai spice but this wasn't even American spice Red curry - C. Too sweet Sticky rice with Mango - A
Anna S.
We came early on a Friday night without a reservation and were able to get seated immediately. They had a special menu with many delicious options but I was a bit overwhelmed since there were barely any photos of the dishes. It was very hard to decide what I want since there were many options to choose from. I would highly suggest adding some photo on the menu! We ended up getting the Lao sampler (came with Lao sausage, jerky, spring rolls, and Laotian papaya salad) and the chef special steamed squid. The dishes were delicious; however, the sauce for the steamed squid was actually quite spicy - even though on the menu it didn't have a spicy sign. I am also not a big fan of Laotian papaya salad. The fish sauce is very pungent so it's not for everyone. However everything else from the Lao sampler was delicious! We also ordered items we have not had before because we wanted to be more adventurous, so it's more likely to encounter something we do not like. I think if I had ordered the common dishes that I already know I like, I'm confident I would have liked the dishes here. This place feels very authentic and I like the ambiance as well. One thing I appreciate is how much space was between the tables. A lot of places in Philly tends to squeeze as many table as possible in a room, but this place felt spacious. There aren't many Laotian places in Philly so highly recommend to give this place a try!
Pete Ashman
Love this place!Vegetarian options: Try the Lovely Eggplant!!! Plus the Chocolate Banana dessert!!!! You won't be disappointed...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tom Yum Soup, Mango Sticky Rice
Katelyn Santo
Best drunken noodles I’ve found so far in the city.
Vu was absolutely amazing to speak to on the phone. She was patient and super sweet. 10/10 will be eating here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea F.
Our go to! Ratchada is always delicious. We normally get the tofu satay skewers, veggie spring rolls, pad kee mao, panang Jay Curry.
Josh R.
Solid Thai food. Not too Americanized, so keep that in mind when requesting the spice level. We appreciate that their ingredients are higher quality than competitors, especially the green beans and shrimp.
Megan C.
Ordered Ratchada for delivery this past weekend and am now a huge fan! Papaya salad? Best I've had in a while and covered with peanuts just how I like it. Massaman curry? Flavorful, sweet, and creamy with perfectly slurpable vegetables and tender beef. Drunken noodle? Perfect amount of heat for me with perfectly oiled up noodles, chicken, and veg. Overall, a perfect order perfectly executed. I haven't tried much of the takeout Thai/Laos cuisine in Philly (save the big names like Kalaya and Grandma's) but it'll be hard to switch up from Ratchada after really enjoying the price and selection. They have a perfect menu and I look forward to trying the curry puffs and the duck on my next order. I don't live near here so it's unlikely I'll stop into the restaurant itself, but will be sure to post an update in the event I do! Thanks for the existing and the amazing cuisine, Ratchada!
Andrew D.
This is the BEST Thai/ Lao food in Philly. My partner is Cambodian and I lived in Thailand for five years. This is the most amazing flavors , service and the ambiance will make you feel like you are in an old Teak traditional home in Northern Thailand/ Laos. The catfish, Lao papaya salad, Sai Kog sausage and curry puffs are phenomenal. lovely staff and so welcoming!
Absolutely devoured our meals. This spot was such a great find with decent size portions and flavorful options. Ordered the corn cakes to start with which were delicious and I loved the small salad that it came with. My friend ordered the basil fried rice which I wasn't as big of a fan for since it was a tad spicy and seemed heavy handed in the spices. I don't believe they asked for the spice levels on any of the dishes we ordered either. I am still dreaming about my soup noodles I ordered. I loved how accommodating they were when I asked for a side of chicken since I wanted to share with my vegetarian friend. They came out with this huge bowl of ground chicken. The soup was flavorful and mild seasoning and not spicy for me and the noodles were cooked to perfection. We were so full we didn't have room for dessert - next time! I'll be back.
Incredible Thai food! The Khai Soi Kai and Green Curry dishes are fantastic and perfectly seasoned. The restaurant is BYOB which is great. Consider getting a reservation if possible because it gets busy weekend nights!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Green Papaya Salad, Satay, Mango Sticky Rice
I've been loyally ordering takeout from Ratchada since I moved to the neighborhood in 2020. The quality of the food slightly varies but has typically been reliable. My last takeout order, the portions were so small I even checked if something had spilled in the bag. The side of white rice that comes with meals was at most 2 large spoonfuls and only covered the bottom of the container. I'm curious if they were having supply issues or if this is the new norm. For over $100 for 3 meals, this was a bit disappointing and will be on the lookout for a new local Thai spot.
Amazing place! Authentic Thai restaurant, family owned with great, outrageously delicious food. I am not exaggerating. Ordered Chicken Satay and a Chicken on Tamarind sauce. Sophisticated flavor, presentation, great service and ambiance. New favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing! Never disappoints! Delicious Thai food. Our favorite in Philly. Highly recommended and a BYOB!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tom Yum Soup, Green Papaya Salad, Thai Crepes
Love this place. After coming here several times and having a great experience, I recently had an issue with an order. The chef quickly reached out and fully remedied the situation. Great people, food and service overall
A slight let down compared to the Thai food I ate last week. Ambiance - great Appetizers Buddha dumplings - A+ Sausage - A Papaya salad - B+ Basil rice - A Thai green curry - C. We asked for Thai spice but this wasn't even American spice Red curry - C. Too sweet Sticky rice with Mango - A
We came early on a Friday night without a reservation and were able to get seated immediately. They had a special menu with many delicious options but I was a bit overwhelmed since there were barely any photos of the dishes. It was very hard to decide what I want since there were many options to choose from. I would highly suggest adding some photo on the menu! We ended up getting the Lao sampler (came with Lao sausage, jerky, spring rolls, and Laotian papaya salad) and the chef special steamed squid. The dishes were delicious; however, the sauce for the steamed squid was actually quite spicy - even though on the menu it didn't have a spicy sign. I am also not a big fan of Laotian papaya salad. The fish sauce is very pungent so it's not for everyone. However everything else from the Lao sampler was delicious! We also ordered items we have not had before because we wanted to be more adventurous, so it's more likely to encounter something we do not like. I think if I had ordered the common dishes that I already know I like, I'm confident I would have liked the dishes here. This place feels very authentic and I like the ambiance as well. One thing I appreciate is how much space was between the tables. A lot of places in Philly tends to squeeze as many table as possible in a room, but this place felt spacious. There aren't many Laotian places in Philly so highly recommend to give this place a try!
Love this place!Vegetarian options: Try the Lovely Eggplant!!! Plus the Chocolate Banana dessert!!!! You won't be disappointed...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tom Yum Soup, Mango Sticky Rice
Best drunken noodles I’ve found so far in the city.
Food: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Vu was absolutely amazing to speak to on the phone. She was patient and super sweet. 10/10 will be eating here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our go to! Ratchada is always delicious. We normally get the tofu satay skewers, veggie spring rolls, pad kee mao, panang Jay Curry.
Solid Thai food. Not too Americanized, so keep that in mind when requesting the spice level. We appreciate that their ingredients are higher quality than competitors, especially the green beans and shrimp.
Ordered Ratchada for delivery this past weekend and am now a huge fan! Papaya salad? Best I've had in a while and covered with peanuts just how I like it. Massaman curry? Flavorful, sweet, and creamy with perfectly slurpable vegetables and tender beef. Drunken noodle? Perfect amount of heat for me with perfectly oiled up noodles, chicken, and veg. Overall, a perfect order perfectly executed. I haven't tried much of the takeout Thai/Laos cuisine in Philly (save the big names like Kalaya and Grandma's) but it'll be hard to switch up from Ratchada after really enjoying the price and selection. They have a perfect menu and I look forward to trying the curry puffs and the duck on my next order. I don't live near here so it's unlikely I'll stop into the restaurant itself, but will be sure to post an update in the event I do! Thanks for the existing and the amazing cuisine, Ratchada!
This is the BEST Thai/ Lao food in Philly. My partner is Cambodian and I lived in Thailand for five years. This is the most amazing flavors , service and the ambiance will make you feel like you are in an old Teak traditional home in Northern Thailand/ Laos. The catfish, Lao papaya salad, Sai Kog sausage and curry puffs are phenomenal. lovely staff and so welcoming!