Kerbside pickup
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Xiandu Thai Fusion Cuisine in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, US
Service options
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 215-940-8855
Site: http://xianduthai.com/
Site: http://xianduthai.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11:30AM–10PM
- Tuesday:Closed
- Wednesday:11:30AM–10PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–10PM
- Friday:11:30AM–11PM
- Saturday:11:30AM–11PM
- Sunday:11:30AM–10PM
Comments (199)
I absolutely love this place. The food is amazing and the drinks are STROOOONNNG. The customer service is also unmatched. The food is tasty and unique. I recommend eating here for lunch, brunch and dinner.
I got dandan noodles and it was really really good, I loved it. Their spice index is a little off, I asked for a 4/5 on the spice scale and it tasted like a one. So know that going in
Ordered take out from here for the first time, everything else we got was delicious. Only big disappointment was the Pad Thai. Have had Pad Thai many times, from other places with a wonderful peanut sauce so we missed the fact that this one was made with tamarind sauce….Honestly tasted like noodles with ketchup. ***Called to question the flavor of the dish since we are very familiar with Pad Thai… (would say we get it like every other month so we expected the usual peanut flavor… hence why we didn’t read what was in the dish) We were told it was on the menu so therefore it was our misunderstanding… we were also told they are one of the few places that don’t use a peanut sauce. Wouldn’t recommend their Pad Thai dish if you like it with peanut sauce.
The food was yummy and reasonably priced. Its right across from the theaters and a couple doors down from a nice parking garage so it was convenient to not have to walk far in the cold. They have a lot of nice little touches that made us feel like we were in a high end restaurant but then the bill came and we were shocked at how low it was. It was the best of all worlds.
I ordered the Pad Thai for delivery. The portion is pretty large and there were a lot of vegetables - all different types too! Unfortunately, it was too sour for my taste. Also, the sauce tasted different than any other pad thai I’ve had, so it threw me off a little. I would probably order from there again but would get something different.
I read some reviews on Google about the lack of flavor in some of the dishes, which scared me to bring my friends here. However, after my dining experience today, my friends and I enjoyed the meal and service. I forgot the dish I had, but it had Chinese eggplant, carrots, mushrooms, onions, and other vegetables stir-fried and served with jasmine rice. A simple yet flavorful dish. I also had a cucumber and mint alcoholic drink, which was surprisingly refreshing and was quite strong (not a complaint. I’m a casual drinker).I would love to come back and try out different foods!
Ordered takeout on a Sunday night, it was ready in 10 minutes. Pineapple fried rice was fresh and delicious! I asked to make it not spicy, and it was not spicy at all! Good size portion, I will have a tasty lunch tomorrow:)
Best shrimp fried rice I ever had. The staff is friendly and very welcoming.
I loved the vibe I had by sitting on the outside tables with my boys and had a delicious Thai food.
Visited for date night and enjoyed the experience. The strawberry martini is very tasty and fresh. Appetizer Roti with vegetable was closer to Indian taste. Especially enjoyed all the drinks that was crafted with love and patience. The staff was very welcoming and considerate they even asked if you want water with ice or no ice. The social distancing is maintained. Loved the entire experience of 3 hrs :)
I visited Xiandu this past weekend for the first time. Space/decor are very low-key but the food… Oh, yeah, *the food*. Best Pad Thai I’ve had in ages, including those hole-in-the-wall NYC spots. Highly recommended!
Food was good and service was excellent. Everything came out super fresh and on time. I had the pineapple fried rice with shrimp and the ratio of pineapple to shrimp and rice was perfect.
Very tasty food, wonderful staff, big portions so be prepared to get full quick! Definitely will be visiting again.
One of my favorite restaurants! The Lechee martini is to die for. The service is amazing, the ambiance is perfect. Its always a great time here. You wont be disappointed.
Green Curry was AMAZING!! Also had the Pineapple Duck and Pad Thai which were both VERY good. Staff were super friendly and service was quick. Will definitely go again.
Favorite Thai food in Philly. Get the panang curry - is one of a kind. Pad Thai is also out of this world. Is a place we consistently visit and food is consistently good. Will 100% return.
So freaking good! The service is great, The food and drinks are just as fantastic. The singapore pai-koot is to die for. The curry is so well spiced, the pork falls right off the bone. Mango martini 🍸 was perfect. Quantity and quality! Excited to come back again
The Tom kha soup was really salty. The pad Thai was not good and lacked flavor. The green curry had no spice. Ill have to try this place again for the good reviews but not sure what happened this time. Very surprised.
The restaurant looks small from the outside, but it’s actually pretty big inside. Our friend has a gluten+soy intolerance and the waiters were so accommodating in checking the ingredients with the chefs. Food was tasty, great portion. We got pad thai, pad kee mao, pad see ew, and seafood delight. Thai ice tea was nice and not too sweet!
I love this restaurant. The staff is so friendly & the food is always amazing. It’s a perfect spot for a lunch break or an evening date. My go-to favorite is the salmon spring-rolls & the yellow curry with shrimp.
From the beautiful outdoor seating, to the warm and bright customer service, they had me at Hello!! The mango martini was super yummy and sweet.The Thai roti duck tacos are the Bomb!!! Sooo much flavor, slight kick, not too much and super filling. Two large tacos Served per oder.Hubs ordered fried rice, veggie spring rolls and thai wings with a Stella on the side.Cant wait to go back!! Always great service!!
Great option for outdoor dining with a heater. We were the only ones there and it was great to get out of the house and have a meal while still feeling safe. Our food was really tasty and the menu had a nice selection. Great service. Highly recommended if you are looking for a good meal at a decent price point.
LOVEEEEEEE THEM!!!!! Bonnie is a great server and she makes sure her customers feel welcome. Food A1, Drinks A1, Atmosphere A1. Highly recommend Xiandu!!!! I can’t stress this place enough. They can take all my money.
Excellent food and service, we ordered 10 dishes and all were exceptionalphenomenal green curry and good mochi ice cream
This is hands down my favorite Thai spot in Philly thus far. Food is really good. Prices are really good as well considering you’re in the heart of the city. I get the same thing every time. Fried dumplings, fried spring rolls & chicken Pad thai with extra peanut sauce.... smh.
While the atmosphere of the restaurant was lovely (not too loud even though it was fairly busy), the restaurant was clean and well furnished, and service was extremely accommodating (able to help with multiple allergies and gave great suggestions) the food itself was pretty unmemorable.The Tiger beer was great. Would try again.
Great place, great food, amazing people! The waitor serving us was super nice. We ordered dumplings and tom yum soup as appetizers. For entree we had pineapple fried rice, red curry and mango chicken. Everything was really tasty. Will definitely come back again.
The place was clean and we got our food pretty fast. The food was a good temperature and the tasted really good. If you have a hotel make sure u have access to a microwave because the portion size is pretty good. The service was also good and my drink was always filled.
Good thai fusion food. Loved the Chicken soup and Thai Fried Rice. Slightly different flavors as its a fusion cuisine. Overall liked everything we ordered.
The service is always great and the food comes out so quickly! Everything Ive tried there has been delicious.
I have been here twice, and both times it has been wonderful! Their menu offerings may not be the most authentic Thai cuisine options as the title suggest, so this place has some small fusion components built into it, but this does not mean they have sacrificed any quality in delicious traditional Thai food. For vegetarians, note that all the curries except the yellow curry have fish sauce; the yellow curry is quite incredible though. Their Pad Kee Mao with vegetables and tofu was also excellent; it had relatively fresh, tasty rice noodles, with a perfect level of heat and spices mixed with well-cooked firm tofu and vegetables. I would definitely come back to have this dish again!They sadly do not have vegetable egg rolls, but that would be a great addition for them to put into their menu! However, in the meanwhile for the vegetarians, I would recommend trying the veggie dumplings; the outside is slightly on the chewier side, but the filling is flavorful and the dipping is some curry-like ginger chili sauce.I recommend this place for sure; it is also reasonably priced for the quantity of food provided.
Decided to try the lunch special here that range from $10 to $12, and went with the Xiandu chicken and soup. The Xiandu chicken is a cross between a Kung Pao chicken and sweet & sour - at least thats the best way I can describe it. The soup was delicious with a slight tanginess to it.This place got quite busy at lunch time, but service was good.
Nice place , nice server.Ordered GreenCurry - 7/10 not that great , even @Orchidcafe makes it way better.Chicken Satay - Was dry not great with peanut sauce was average.Spring Roll was nice , no magic in that ,any deep fried is always tasty.Thai tea was nice, should be little thick how exactly its done.Overall 3 stars.Service was nice and place is good enough for a bigger group.
What a great surprise. Found this spot on our last night in town and was having a hard time finding somewhere to eat. Great pad Thai and cool cocktails. Reasonably priced and quick good service.
Amazing food. Moderately priced. And our waiter was extremely friendly and accommodating. It was a great dinner experience for the family.
I was never particularly curious about this place because the word “fusion” put me off. Then I was searching for any place in Philly that might have khao soi, and found several reviews claiming this was the best khao soi people had found in the US. Cant disagree. Had the khao soi, laksa, and roti canai—all fantastic. Service was awesome too.
Really great Thai food! I tried the broad noodle dish and my friend had the pad thai. Both classic dishes. They were both amazing. Even though the place looks kind of fancy, the pricing is reasonable with excellent service. Highly recommended.
Food was good. I always get shrimp pad Thai. Level 2 spicy wasnt that spicy. If you are not afraid...get level 3. Got my fried to ordered the beef pad Thai and she loved it! Price was decent. We had 2 orders of spring rolls with the food. I finished my plate!
Delicious food great service. Best Thai food we had and were from Brooklyn. Decided to walk in place looks really nice low lighting and my experience here was AMAZING!!!! I will come back. 💚
The pad see ew was amazing and delicious. Highly recommend getting if you like that type of noodle. Also the pad Thai is good and super flavorful.
Food is excellent and definitely comes very close to most of the textures and flavors that Ive experienced in Thailand. And knowing that my wife is from Thailand a lot of foods out in the countryside does not consist of pesticides so everything seems so much more flavorful and natural. But I still give this a very high rating because they come very close to a lot of dishes that my wife and Thailand usually prepare. I had the pad-see-yu with beef and chicken.
My wife and I ordered the bee hoon and the pad thai. Both were excellent! We ordered each meal 3/5 spice level and it was the exact heat you would expect to receive. Some of the best thai we’ve had in Philly (tried 5ish places now) and will definitely be coming back!
Be sure to order Green Curry with shrimp, tofu and delicious vegetables superbly delivered as a shareable dining festival!Seated promptly with immediate table service. Delicious appetizers and exactly what I was craving for an entrée: Red Curry with tofu. Excited atmosphere; not too loud to enjoy the cuisine.Second Fabulously satisfying Calamari, Mausserman curry shrimp with oinions and carrots, Shrimp Pad Thai served alfresco 11Aug2020. Wear masks for takeout.
Great and friendly service! They were able to seat us before our reservation time. Food was great!
As always, this place delivers! Top notch Thai food. Even the desserts are to die for.Have the roti kanai, drunken noodle, fish taco...so good!
Food was yummy, customer service always on point.. drinks are popping...reasonable priced..
Best Thai food ever!
I have been going here for years and this place is awesome. They have great sauces. I would highly recommend.
I ordered drunken noodles and a Thai tea. I’ve never seen tomato slices and cauliflower in drunken noodles. The broccoli pieces didn’t have a head, all stems. And the Thai tea was disgusting
Food and service were excellent! Would highly recommend this place to anyone in Philly looking for great meal!
This is one of the best Thai restaurants in the city. The food was very fresh and authentic. The service is quick. The menu consists of good vegetarian options as well. The Thai iced tea is the drink to try if one has not tried it. My personal favorite was drunken noodles.
Great time. Good food. We all got the yellow curry which was delicious. We ate ALL of it.
Pad Thai had too much sauce and was too sweet for my taste. The shrimp was huge and cooked well, I could careless about the noodles.
Out of all the Thai places I have tried bybfar the best one.
I go to this lovely place quite often! This is the best place to have a bite. I go there frequently. The food is fantastic, the team is polite and the price is good. I like eating in this place over a tasty dinner.
Came in New Year’s Eve 2021. The Lychee martini was not cold like typical martinis, I asked to get something instead of it since they made it incorrectly and they did not why would I drink something awful that makes me sad and pay for it? I liked the Xindu chicken dish however the celery and green peppers were somewhat raw. Other dish ordered was Thai fried rice. The rice was soggy not fried. I would only come here for a beer and a Xindu chicken.
Absolutely incredible Everythings incredible but I especially like the Khao soi Kai (noodle soup) Green curry But truly everything is great I havent had anything bad The staff is incredibly professional friendly and very kind I dont drink cocktails but theyre look incredible and people say they are Very highly recommended!!!!!
The spring rolls were pretty good. Pad Thai is just ok. I’ve definitely had better. I will say the portion size is pretty large. We sat outside. I wish I took a picture of the wipes we used to clean the tables. We used 3 wipes and they were BLACK. That means they’re dirty and never wipe their tables down! I don’t think I would come back.
Xiandu is one of my favorite restaurants. We first discovers Xiandu 6 years ago during their happy hour. Since then we have been there 30 plus times. We travel over 90 mins to dine in or take out. The environment is peaceful, the service is fantastic, the wait staff is fast and friendly, the prices are fair and the food is delicious. We love the Roti Cani, Dumplings, Chicken Satay, Pad Thai, Angry Beef, their Curry’s, Pineapple Fried Rice, the Ribs, Mango with Sticky Rice and the Leeche Martinis. You will not be disappointed.
This place is great. We had a family dinner hear a few weeks ago and the service was wonderful. The food was amazing and everyone was happy. No great feat for my family - we have omnivores, carnivores and herbivores. But the staff made us feel welcome. ThNk you for making our family time special.
If you’re into spicy drinks, treat yourself to the Tom Yum Martini.One of my favorite places to dine whenever I’m in the mood for a nice vibes and delicious Thai food. Nice service, reasonable prices and a variety of food options.
We had a very delicious 3 course meal, roti canai was our favorite appetizer, Singapore noodles, Thai fried rice were really good entrees. Cream brûlée was our favorite dessert.
I had ordered from here. I had also had dine in. Excellent food. Would 100% recommend.
Had a great experience here, the pad thai and veggie spring rolls and dumplings (fried) were excellent. they were very nice, letting us stay until we finished about a half an hour after closing. they didn’t bother us or rush us at all, which i greatly appreciated.
Good experience here with a large party. Staff was attentive and food/drinks came out at a good pace. Noodle dishes were great. Drinks were not very strong. And I would skip the vegetable dumplings.
The food is phenomenally good but the customer service makes the entire experience beyond exceptional. The people that work there truly cater to their guests and make you feel special and appreciated. I would give more than 5 stars if I could.
We love to go out. Yesterday we arrived in this fine restaurant which friends recommended to us. We spent a delightful evening there with high-qulity dishes and a nice team and a talented cuisine. We added this restaurant in our phone list and we will certainly come back soon. We warmly recommend.
Very nice staff, but this food was very lackluster. The spring rolls tasted like cardboard, cold and dry and most likely not fresh. I ordered a vegan version of the curry stew. It was not made with love in any way. I guess Im used to eating fresh food and so eating here just made me realize that not many restaurants cater to foodies who can tell how much energy is put in a meal. I can say most of the ingredients probably came from a frozen bag from a grocery store. If you just want something that is around, this will do because they do stay open till 10pm. This is probably more of drinking place than food spot. Saving my money next time. Spring rolls killed all the dreams I had of this place.
Love this restaurant. Have yet to have anything I didn’t like and the portions usually leave me with leftovers for lunch the next day. Top favorites are their pineapple fried rice, pad Thai, pad see ew, and massaman curry.
Great atmosphere! Awesome server!!! Delicious food. I hope I can go back. Good time.
Where do I began , customer service is superb, food always made hot and fresh . Today I tried the samosa (not my favorite ) but the red curry was heavenly.
Was told the restaurant was out of their delivery range when I ordered through DoorDash!I looked up the restaurant and it is in fact only a 10 minute drive (I live in fairmount)My ordered was cancelled. How is a 10 minute drive out of the delivery range?
Just Don’tAwful - absolutely awful. Waited over an hour for delivery to eat flavorless mush. Save your time and money. Would of given 0 stars if possible.Threw it away immediately and ordered Chipotle.
Very knowledgeable about vegan/vegetarian food. The waitress let us know that certain foods had oyster sauce and recommended ones which did not have oyster or fish sauce. Good food.
Excellent Thai restaurant! Pineapple fried rice and yellow curry were both delicious and very tasty!
This place is sooooo good. The food is always delicious, and the staff is always friendly. They make excellent cocktails as well. Hands-down my favorite restaurant in the city.
2nd time the thai iced tea tasted bad…had a strange after taste, almost musty like. Maybe the milk was bad?? Idk but its not good. Food is okay, most places dont charge a $1 extra for chicken but they do and theres not even a good amount of it or tofu.
We have always had the best time and the best meals here!
We had a really great dinner here. The food was very fresh and most importantly, the service was absolutely amazing. We were visiting Philly for the weekend and no restaurant surpassed the attentive and friendly service we received here. We sat outside as the sun set on a very warm day and our water glasses were never below half full. That was just one of many little things they did to make this such a memorable experience. It’s the little things that make a big difference.
The Drunken Noodles with Shrimp are awesome and spicy, and the customer service here is great. Highly recommended!
AMAZING place! Amazing people! Went for my birthday with my girls. We had a fabulous night! They offered us water as two of us awaited the other three missing from our party of five. We had a little wait once everyone arrived but they sat us in pretty decent time. We ordered our food, the waitress didn’t even have a pad to jot down our orders she recalled everything we ordered every little detail perfectly! It was impressive! The appetizers were really good. And everyone’s food was Amazing! We ended up shutting the place down, us and the managers were left, they never rushed us or asked us to leave just waited for us to wrap up our evening! It’s a small place and well known! But worth the visit! One of the managers even took of few pictures of us as we headed out the door. A fabulous night with my group of fabulous friends!
Came in for lunch with a friend.The place is nice, with relaxing music.From time to time you can hear a loud car horn or a siren as the restaurants entrance is right on the road. We started with a small appetizer, the salmon rolls, which is 4 rolls of deep fried salmon in a thin crispy crust with a side of green sauce.My friend ordered the Thai Mango Chili Chicken(Lunch menu) with brown rice, came with a choice of soup or salad. I ordered the Red Curry Shrimp(regular menu) and brown rice with a side of salad. The food was delicious, full of Thai flavors which are a little spicy. We also got a margarita each to start the day right. The service was good, food came on time and always with a smile. The price is reasonable came out to $56 which is a great deal for the amount of food we got.
We ordered from here on Saturday night and my father, who is difficult to please, was very very delighted with his meal. Between me, my Dad and my kids we devoured our plates!!! We loved everything from the wings, roti, spring rolls, pork chops and chicken with noodles. We can’t wait to order from them again!
Honestly, the prices are not low. But the food is almost always excellent.Ive had meals here over the years, and I LOVE their yellow Thai curry. Its phenomenal!They also have other good dishes...Drink before you go. Eat anything you want (it wont be bad).Youre right in the head of the city!Strong recommend!
Fast to go. Huge portion. Tastes delicious. Good service.
Beautiful view, excellent, professional staff, and delicious authentic Thai cuisine. They serve various dishes, and I always leave with a smile on my face. Peter and Bonnie are extremely attentive, and this is a very well put together business and experience that feels more like a small family.
Excellent food with a unique thia flare.Food was fresh and delicious.Staff was friendly, assisted us with making wonderful recommendations.Atmosphere was neat, clean and colorful.Prices for entrees range from 12 to 16 dollars.Specialty entrees range in mid 20s.There was a small crowd for a Saturday night.Reservations were not required.Would definitely go back.
This was a interesting restaurant to be at on a Friday night. The restaurant had 2 waitresses that I saw on a Friday night which was odd to me. I went with a group of 6 of my friends which we made reservations for but we were not able to sit as a group of 6 but instead had separated seats for 2 of us. The waiter that was taking care of my group was very busy taking care of the other tables when we arrived to the restaurant. We waited for about 10 minutes for water to be bought to our table and another 15 minutes for the order to be taken. We all tried mostly everything on the appetizer which was not as good as we expected. The only order I recommend from this restaurant is their Thad pai which could also be called Drunken Noodles. I have been to many restaurants and this is one of the restaurant that adds a 20% tip automatically to the bill.
Hands down my favorite Thai place in center City. My #1 favorite dish: beef pad Thai spicy level 1! I could literally eat it every day. Id highly recommend the red curry w/ chicken and the summer rolls. The food will not disappoint, they are consistent and Ive never had a bad experience in the 3 years Ive been eating here. Thanks Bonnie for always being so kind & welcoming!
Good Thai place. Ive only been here during lunch. Service is always good. Their lunch specials are great. They have plenty of accidentally vegan options, but be careful with a few things that seem vegan. Only one of their curries is vegan (I think it was the yellow curry), the others have fish sauce. Their ginger dressing is not vegan either, it has egg whites. It seems like most of the staff are pretty knowledgeable about what is vegan on the menu, and they are friendly enough to ask. Im giving 4 stars instead of 5 because Ive been to other Thai places that are just better than this one, but Im always down to come to this one when going out with omni friends.
We really enjoyed our dinner here. The staff was courteous and the food was great.
Food was delicious. Service was great . I would visit again
Started with appetizers of calamari and Asian duck tacos. Calamari was very fresh, and the taco was a little oily but very tasty. Also tried the Xiandu chicken, spicy but good. To top things off, had a Lychee martini. All in all.. dinner was very good, and the service was fabulous. 5 stars.
Amazing genuine hospitality from two phenomenal sisters makes this one of the best go to Thai restaurants I’ve ever been to! We love their Currys and the great selection of proteins that you can match with different sauces. A brilliant idea! It lets you fine-tune your dinner the way myou like it! Reasonably priced with top-notch service and the best bartender ever name Peter, I would recommend this whole heartedly for lunch and dinner! It is our favorite restaurant in Philadelphia!
Ordered pineapple fried rice and two PKM (drunking noodle) . The pineapple rice was okay not much flavor but curry nothing special. The noodle in the drunking noodle was Over cooked very mushy and was wayyyyyyyy too spicy to take a third bite. Not sure why they didnt have an option in the level of heat when you order online.. I guess the hunt for drunking noodle continues..
This beautiful but modern restaurant has a level of upscale but laid back atmosphere. The food is well prepared with care. I love eating here from time to time especially during the evening summers. The staff open up the downstairs front part of the restaurant to invite the outside nightlife in while you eat and feel the breeze. Love it!
Absolutely loved every second of our experience here. Peter made the best Margarita Ive ever had. He was attentive and his recommendations were spot on. The food was great and the ambiance was relaxing. Bonus: The bathroom was clean!
The food here is amazing and the service is excellent. They really treat you like family here and make you welcome and happy. Its a great atmosphere and Ive been coming here for almost two years now and will definitely continue to do so. All my friends and family that Ive reccomended here love it as well.My favorites here:Yellow Curry with chickenPineapple Fried RiceBee HoonPad Kee Maw (Drunken Noodles)
Waitress was pleasant. Food was good.
Highly recommend them.I am from out of town on a business trip staying in downtown Philadelphia and decided to have Thai for dinner, went to this place. In all possible ways as a restaurant: food, service, atmosphere, friendliness and cleanliness they are by far excellent plus.I do not see how one would expect any more especially for the price they charge.Well done!!!!!
Excellent food, great atmosphere and friendly service. I took my boss here who generally doesnt eat Asian food... he loved the heat and flavor of the food down to the last bite and finished off his plate commenting that was awesome. I would have to agree, and I highly recommend this restaurant for its variety of authentic dishes and great balance between flavor and spice. I could eat here again and again.... thank you 🙏🏼
Delicious food. Excellent price and service
So much flavor! It was the first Thai restaurant I discovered in Philly and I never wanted to try another place after it. My family always wants to eat there whenever they visit and their happy hour is great as well. Really nice interior and and has outdoor seating in the summer. Service is good too. Highly recommend 😀
Excellent scene for quality Thai food. Came here on a Friday I think. The service was friendly and sociable. The prices are good for what you get. Reminds me of a place in New York I liked to visit.
The food was extremely hot (temperature) which I like and tasty and the servers were attentive and friendly. But, the portions are extremely small for dinnertime prices $$. Although the atmosphere was pleasant and the newly remodeled building (formerly Indian restaurant) was chic and stylish....I will not be returning, nor would I recommend this place!
We had a great experience! I have food intolerances that the staff took seriously. Service was amazing! They also made sure we knew about the happy hour pricing.. . Great food, healthy pours, nice ambiance!
GREAT find! I was with a party a five and cant say enough good things about this excellent restaurant! Food was AMAZING- cocktails were delish and staff was SUPERB. Every person we encountered was warm and friendly, including our great server Rafael! Highly recommend this restaurant for superior food and service!
Absolutely incredible thai food only got take out but when I picked up the attendant was very friendly and kind. Highly recommend.
This is the best Thai place Ive ever been to - Ive tried some others and they just dont compare. The food is delicious and the people are wonderful. Eating yellow Thai curry here feels like coming home. If you come here often enough, Bonnie (the owner) and the staff warmly greet you by name every time they see you.
If I could give 100 stars I would. Amazing service. Amazing food. Amazing dessert. Amazing energy.
Great Thai food with awesome atmosphere. We walked in with a fresh mind looking for some good Thai dishes, and was no disappointed. We received great service, and the food was fast and delicious. Will definitely visit again! I personally recommend the dish that I got, the basil beef.
I visit this place a lot since I work in the area. I have to say their service is always awesome and they keep the spot well kept consistently. Rates are fair and they serve generous portions.
I was pleasantly surprised by this Thai place. I first I was skeptical because its located across from Hamilton the Broadway show so there were a lot of white people inside the restuarant. So I thought it would be Americanized. But its actually a cute spot with great happy hour prices and portion.Happy Hour is daily from 5 to 7 PM. Select cocktails are $6. I had the tropical sunrise which had coconut which was delicious. Select appetizers are $4 which included the ratoni with side of curry. Select entrees are $7 which include chicken pad Thai. It was a good portion and I liked how it had bean sprouts, thinly sliced eggs and small chopped tofu. It may not be traditional Thai but I like the Chinese spin on it. I feel the owner is Chinese because I heard them speaking Mandarin.Ill definitely be back if I crave Thai food!
Our waiter was great! He cracked me up. Food came out very quick and was absolutely delicious. Made for great leftovers as well. Was pleasantly surprised by the stuffed tofu!
Prompt and courteous service, great food. Hit the spot. Lots of vegetarian options. The papaya salad and yellow curry were outstanding!
Xiandu... hmmm I simply love this food. I should state that I’m vegan simply because I know it’s not a 100% vegan eatery. I love Thai food... simple because they can easily make it vegan. I ordered the vegetable and tofu pad Thai on a scale of 4/5 on spice. I ordered to go but the place looks nice and relaxing. They were playing one of the older avengers movie. So I’m sure I would’ve definitely felt relaxed sitting in. The pad Thai was awesome. The rice noodles were good, the tofu was perfect texture and the spices were amazing. I love anything spicy so I know I wouldn’t be let down. The food was ready within 10 minutes on a Sunday early evening, it wasn’t packed at all. The woman offered me to have a seat while I waited which was nice! I would most definitely come back here when I visit Phila again. ♥️
I ordered the roasted duck for $26 last night. I enjoyed the roasted duck during 2019 summer. The duck was very tender and juicy, however last night was a completely different experience. The duck I tried to eat but couldnt was hard and dry. A waste of $26.
I absolutely love the Thai food here. Probably my favorite spot to eat out in center city. Although Ive only tried the classic thai dishes, I am excited to try all the dishes they offer. Ive been here a couple times and tried the pad si ew, pad thai, and pineapple fried rice and loved all of them, but I would say my favorite is the chicken pad si ew. This restaurant is one of my go-to places when I have friends/family coming into town.The restaurant is modern and nice. The main dining area is on a higher level from the bar/entrance, which is nice for reducing noise.My waiter the most recent time I went was Brian and he was excellent! So attentive and happy. He explained all the menu options for us and immediately asked if my mom/aunt/grandma wanted hot water, which a lot of Asian moms love. We went for my graduation lunch and had a fairly large party but I never felt like I had to track him down for service. He went above and beyond to make sure our dining experience was pleasant. If the other waiters are a fraction as helpful and optimistic as he is, Xiandu is in a good place.
I was having a good experience until I asked to switch my meal because I really didn’t like it. Instead of accommodating to my needs the owner of the restaurant came up to our table and started questioning me so rude and loud in front of customers ... I was so embarrassed. Never experienced that ever. Our beautiful waitress had to come apologize to us. Our waitress Marina was amazing though. The owner is very rude and disrespectful.
Love the food. Right spice fast.
My sister became engaged, reasons I visited. Very nice atmosphere. I ordered the Asian Taco (duck) and the Sexy Fingers (shrimp).I enjoyed the duck, the pancake was a neat trick in place of a conventional taco, but the pancake needed to be thicker and cooked longer since the sauce will cause the pancake to become mushy. The sexy fingers were too dry for my liking...but wouldve been great if not so dry. Over all this is a cool place to hang out. I wouldve given a 4 * if wasnt for the mushy and dry show lol....
Skip the cheesesteak and go here for excellent Thai. Best Pad Thai Ive ever had and my wifes Thai Basil Chicken was equally delicious. Greeted with a warm friendly smile at the door by who I assumed was the owner. Even if she wasnt she is running the restaurant accordingly. Excellent service from Ryan and even reseated us without us asking so we could charge our phones and brought us a pitcher of water so we could rehydrate from a lot of morning walking touring Philadelphia. A million restaurants to choose from but we will definitely return here on our next visit. Also a pleasant Thank You on our way out. Its the simple little things.
Wow. This place is great! Awesome atmosphere, fantastic food.
This is my favorite Thai restaurant in Philly. Everything is delicious. Service is great and the location is right where it needs to be. Do not hesitate to come or order.
Very affordable and delicious Thai food in center city. I love their pad see ew and my boyfriend loves their pineapple fried rice. We order takeout often and they always have the food ready quickly. Restaurant itself has a nice ambience in the back... Good for a date night and large groups.
The service was atrocious and food mediocre, I dont understand the 4.4* rating at all. Didnt look understaffed - Different chef?On a less than half-filled Thursday night, the service was cool (bored? Aggravated by kitchen or management?), haphazard and aggravatingly slow. Thai iced tea and club soda took 15-20 minutes. Food took 30-40 minutes, appetizers were bought out with main course without asking preferred order of delivery, food was lukewarm, fulfilled in error, under-salted and under-flavored and uninspiring. It took 3 requests and 30 minutes for chili sauce to show up. When I asked for fish sauce, a Thai staple used instead of salt, I was told they dont have any!One of our 3 main plates took an additional 15-20 minutes (45-60 min. total) so the other two diners were nearly finished before it arrived. No apologies, offers of credit or comps.Highlight was pleasant modern decor including nice white leather chairs.
The good is amazing!! Porkchop and eings are great.. only reason I gave 4 stars because our waitress didnt check up on us or refill our water. Also $3.50 for a soda thats 3/4 filled with ice and watery.
Have been to this place many times, its always been great. Good and fast service and delicious food!
Wonderful experience. I had the best time with my wife and my girlfriend here. Just love the Hendricks gin tomyum martini. Pair that with jumbo shrimp drunken noodles to make the evening perfect. Will definitely come back with my mistress next time.
Xiandu is my go to whenever im craving Thai! The team there is always super friendly and able to accommodate my gluten allergy! Great for take-out and certain nights of the week theyre a BYOB for dine-in.
Lovely food loved it... A dumpling order seemed not fully cooked but our host was kind enough to take it out of the bill... but other food was great.... pineapple fried rice was too good.
Outstanding place. We can get a table without any reservation. Quality food and excellent service. We had jasmine tea which was really good. I will definitely come back here again! Definitely worth a visit.
Really good Pho, like really good. springrolls nicely done. The pad sauce was a little thick for my taste but the flavor was good. Overall very nice place. Good service, very friendly staff.The decor is upscale but relaxed. Will definitely return and try other items.
The food was awesome and tasted fresh. Loved the yellow lentil soup and Pad thai. Would definitely be back when in Philly.
Cool spot with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The dishes are very well done, with good flavor and are not drenched in sauce like other restaurants of similar cuisine. Would definitely recommend!
Phenomenal service with a kind and caring staff. Bonnie in particular was superb, she made the atmosphere quite joyful with her beaming smile and helpful nature. The food was equally amazing! I had the Chu Chee Duck, I would recommend this (and the restaurant) to anyone!
My favorite location for tasty Thai food. You wont be disappointed in the menu and service. This place has an awesome feel to it. They have so many good reviews for a reason.
Food is amazing, so is the ambience and the staff is very friendly too! Perfect place for a relaxing dinner with your close friends, or even for a date!Xiandu Chicken is really good, as well as the Thai curries, vegetarian items on the menu are very good too!
I travel overseas very frequently, and I try many authentic and original cuisines in their homecoutry. As a side effect, I stop liking the food here in the US. It was not the case with this restaurant, Ive been to Thailand 3 times and I know how the food tastes like there, Xiandu is just amazing, it is really bringing the real thai food to philly. I love it! And the waitress is my favorite 😊
This place is awesome. Amazing service and the food was really good. All four of us enjoyed our meals. We got the samosas and red chicken curry, as well as the dumplingsNOTE this is a new restaurant that has been here since December 2014
Had the lunch special which, btw, is only available as an eat-in. Nevertheless, the food was good. I ordered the drunken noodles, which is how I gage a Thai place Ive never been to. The default spice level was just right, and the flavors were refreshing. Certainly interested in try more food off the menu.
Bonnie is the best and Peter makes the most original exotic drinks of his own blends ... Great hospitality and foods awesome... Terry from Septa
Fantastic environment and super friendly service. The menu was fresh and enchanting. Will absolutely recommend this spot to my friends. Convenient prices and generous portions. Keep up the great work.
Very tasty! I wasnt sure when I showed up to this place whether it was open, because it looked dark from the outside, but to my relief it was indeed open, a nice long restaurant with a bar at the front. The service was prompt--running over to replace chopsticks that had dropped in little more than a minute--and the food delicious, with a medium portion (not the largest Ive seen, but not a small plate either) running $12, which seems like a good price for how delicious it is! Yum!
Another amazing spot, the service and food are great! I love how spicy the fried rice can be, 1 or 5, I definitely recommend going there!
Stopped in here while waiting to check in at my hotel. The sushi was good, I had the Fantasy roll (spicy tuna, salmon, avocado). The fish tasted fresh and the rice was good. The hot and sour soup left a little to be desired. My server was very pleasant and talkative.
Really good food fast service
The only vegetarian split pea soup is terribly unsalted and the manager was explaining to me why she sacrificed flavor for a vegetarian friendly dish lol but they were nice and gave me free egg rolls instead! I went here with my mum celebrating our birthday weekends and will be back not because of the soup, but everything else! Including the amazingly hilarious waiter Brian! He has jokes fer deyz!I highly recommend the $10 Bok Choy 🥬 ! It’s worth it for the flavor, freshness, and size!!! Thank me later!
If you go, be sure to request Brian as your server- hands-down the best server I have ever had! He was extremely pleasant and made us feel right at home. Such a kind soul. We will definitely visit again!
Food was great. I loved the atmosphere and the server was really friendly
I love the food. People were very very nice and very considerate. My husband and I had our baby with us and they were very mindful of the door being wide open.( We sat in the front). We will definitely be going back.
- Pad thai reminds me of the same I had in Kho Phangan during the full moon festival - made with ketchup and real cheap.-Fried rice was salty yet somehow bland?-Pad see ew was sorta dry and the noodles were very broken. -Perhaps the greatest transgression, none of it was spicy or tangy.
Great food, great staff, great atmosphere. The Singapore Pai-Koot was amazing.
Food here is fine but man, what a terrible customer service experience. Placed an order on their website, which had me enter my delivery address first. Called one hour later as I still had not received any updates only to find out that i was out of the delivery zone (Just over the walnut st bridge). I told the person that the problem seems to be with the website and that they need to update to recognize areas further than they would travel to. I then had to convince her to finally send a driver and when I had requested they throw in a soda for the inconvenience, she told me no i am already doing you a favor by bringing the food. Can only sit back and laugh. Will take my business elsewhere.
Lovedddd the food. Would def go back again.
I got takeout for me and my wife for a nice meal while she was in jeffereson hospital for our first child. The staff were so nice and gave me water at the bar as I waited for my order. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was top notch!
Probably the worst Thai food I’ve ever had. Pad se ew and pad prik king were flavorless and over cooked. Thai iced tea had a weird flavor. Maybe some of their other dishes are good but everything we had was mediocre.
Excellent authentic Thai food in the neighborhood. Panang curry and Tom yum soup are my favourites. Place looks high end and kept well maintained. Beverages are good too. You would not regret visiting this place if you like Thai food.
The food was great. Will definitely go back again! The only thing was the lights were dimmed too low. Had to use the light on my phone to see the menu. Other than that service was good as well.
Excellent Thai, great and friendly service. Location is very nice, open seating to sidewalk. Overall, a great experience.
Such a great spot for Thai food. I loved seating outside with my dog and enjoying the view of the busy area. The meal was outstanding and the people were friendly.
Delicious gluten free food. Very friendly staff
Nice staff. Prompt service. Pad thai was good, unique. Tom Kha soup was good and flavorful, loaded with veggies and protein.
One of the best Thai food Ive ever had. If you like ur food spicy this is the one to go.
Service was very prompt and attentive and food was decent, though I wasnt terribly impressed. I was in the mood for a Thai-style curry, and my meal seemed a little more Indian than Thai. Maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, and the food was good for what it was, but Im not sure Id go back.
Love their curry laksa, steamed chicken dumpling were average. Nice cozy restaurant, with friendly staff.
Best meal I had while visiting Philly. Not just Thai food, best meal overall! Beautiful place with fantastic service. Give it a try, you can not go wrong.
My coworkers brought me here for my birthday lunch. The food was amazing and good size portions. The waitress also surprised me with ice cream for dessert because it was my birthday! I cant wait to come back.
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in the city! Great atmosphere, the people are so friendly, and the food is always excellent! All of their fun drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are very tasty, especially the lychee martini.
The best Tom Yam that I ever had , after Thailand, seriously 👍🏼
Really really great food and drinks! The server was attentive and funny. He was sure to warn us over spice levels! Will definitely be returning!
Great food and great service make this restaurant a family favorite. Do not miss the curries. Each one (and I have had them all) is full of flavor and great for vegetarians.
Outstanding all around. The food is fantastic and the service is top notch. The peanut satay went beyond expectations and the yellow curry was just out of this world. I’d go back in a heartbeat.
The food is great!!!! AMAZINGGGGGG! I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Try everything, you wouldnt regret it! Desserts are all good. Try the sticky rice (not sure the name) Brian, our server is very friendly and very accommodating. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The most creative and delicious Thai accented food we have had at any restaurant in the Philadelphia area. The staff was friendly and attentive. It is also a great value!
The service was quick and friendly. The restaurant was also very clean and cozy and in a wonderful area of Center City. If youre looking for good Thai food this is the place to go.
We had a group of 7, and everyone loved their drinks, main dishes, and apps. Highly recommend everything! Great place to go for weekend date night. Strongly suggest making a reservation.
Only downside is that portion sizes seem small for the price. The food tastes great. The staff were helpful and made accommodations when we showed up with a group of 16 people without notifying them beforehand (a mistake on our part; not recommended).
The place offers an awesome variety of delicious food. I liked dining here. Employees are always nice, pricing is convenient and the spot is always well organised.
The food was delicious and they were very hospitable with a great attitude.
Excellent food, very friendly staff, consistently great character. They charge convenient rates and the food quality is awesome. Highly recommended.
Best thai food. Loved their sauces [mild,sweet,hot] perfect combination.Yellow curry , sexy fingers, fried dumplings and fancy fried rice are my best picks and a perfect 10 on 10.#revist #perfectdinner #spicy #savoury #bestthaifood
The food is soooo delicious!!!! Great customer service EXCELLENT WAITERS im totally in love with the place is nice block parking is iffy but the rest makes up for it .
We have been dining (and taking out) from New Heaven religiously for years!The food is better than anywhere else in the city; both Japanese and Chinese. Their lobster in scallion sauce is to die for as is the hot and sour soup, two of my personal favorites. They also make a string bean with minced pork dish that is sautéed in brown sauce and is absolutely fabulous! Ask them to make Candaces string beans for you :-)Everyone is super nice in the restaurant and the atmosphere since they completely renovated last year is beautiful which is unusual for a Chinese restaurant. Wine is only $3.50 a glass; another plus!Thank you New Heaven for lots of great meals!
Nice staff, accommodating. Good Pad Siew. My favorite Thai place in Philadelphia. Fair prices, FODMAP friendly, recommended.
Im so sad to say after going here for years and having this place as my go to spot at least twice a week. Now to order and get cold slop arrive that in no way resembles Pad Thai. After attempting to eat I was left sick to my stomach with a pounding headache. DO NOT TRUST THEM WITH ANY FORM OF A FOOD ALLERGIE 🤢🤮 very sad to see such a lack of care for food
Absolutely terrible experience with this place. STAY AWAY!Tried to order food for delivery and the manager refused to serve me. She said I had not tipped the driver in the past which I had every single time before and accused me of lying and gave me terrible attitude.When I order food for delivery I dont expect to be on trial. I expect to be treated like a human.
Very flavorful, authentic Thai food!
The food was good and the staff were friendly! I went on a weeknight, and it was a very chill time. I enjoyed the music that they played as well!
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Xiandu Thai Fusion Cuisine 2023:
Review №1
2021-12-19This restaurant has been by far one of the best Thai cuisines I’ve had in the Philly area. First off the drink menu has plenty of options for specialty cocktails which are a must have and they are very well balanced. Appetizers are pretty good too, we usually order the chicken satay and dumplings. Lastly, the entrees are delicious and flavorful where you can choose your spice level. My go to is the Singapore Laska Noodles and the serving size is plenty. Xiandu is a must try!!!
Review №2
2022-04-26A truly delectable experience. We kept coming back for the appetizers (although the main courses were amazing and authentic as well). The Roti Canai is a MUST-HAVE!! You need it in your life. Will be visiting every time I come! BEST THAI FOOD IN PHILLY
Review №3
2022-03-27Excellent service. I had the pineapple fried rice, and it was very tasty! It definitely doesn’t disappoint. The shrimp pad Thai was really good, too. The ambiance is also nice and relaxing.
Review №4
2022-01-29Im not impressed with this place. This was my second time eating here. My salad was supposed to have ginger mayo dressing and another flavor dressing ( I cant remember). It was overpriced iceberg lettuce, unripe tomato, and too many cucumbers, and the dressing tasted like plain mayo. The chicken was good, however. The first time I ate here, I got wings and pad thai. They were just okay. Dont plan on going back.
Review №5
2022-02-11Food was really good. Staff friendly and helpful.We had duck, noodles with shrimp and beef and can’t remember the names of the others but they’re all in pics.
Review №6
2021-11-23We were visiting Philly for the weekend and our local friends recommended Xiandu as the “place to go” for great Thai food. It did not disappoint. We ordered the Vietnamese summer rolls with tofu, the cucumber basil gimlet, the jack fire green tea, and the xiandu chicken (with extra spice). The food was all delicious, well seasoned, and came out quickly. The summer rolls came with both peanut and spicy sauce which was delicious. The Xiandu chicken came with rice that was super fluffy and delightful. The texture of the chicken itself was amazing. Our server was great- attentive and refilled waters before they were low. If we lived in the area, this is a spot we would frequent often. Give Xiandu a try, you will love it!
Review №7
2021-12-19Excellent service, good food, nice ambience that compliments everything. Staff was really welcoming and friendly.Spring rolls, vegetables dumplings were really good, so was chicken satay. I would recommend trying spring rolls which were really crispy for appetizers.We tried Pad Prik King and Panang curry for main course and absolutely loved it, especially the smoky smell in Pad Prik King. Cant wait to come back and try more.IG: journey_man16
Review №8
2021-12-30Loved the place and the food! Their yellow curry is delicious and everything we ordered we really enjoyed.
Review №9
2021-11-23This was my second visit but I forgot how amazing this place is. Prices are great for lunch (I, however, got three appetizers and a glass of wine so my bill was more like a light dinner). Portion sizes were great, and I cant even begin to describe how great the food is. I had shumai that were the tenderest Id ever had and curry puffs with the flakiest, tastiest pastry and filling!! I also had delicious dumplings and my companions had gigantic plates of noodles and spring rolls. Everything is carefully and beautifully prepared, and it all came out quite fast as well. Just a fantastic experience yet again and cant wait to come back.
Review №10
2021-09-17Amazing outdoor seating ! Great delicious food. Nice and fast serving. Will definitely go here again!The actually understand 🔥 level.Love the servers ! No nice and fast and sweet. Very professional. I go there again n again not just for the food, but the outdoor seating and the service.Its my forever goto place.