Smile cafe Thai Restaurant — Restaurant in Philadelphia

I ordered take out (the only option). I read the mixed reviews first and was hopeful. The service was great-very friendly which counts for a lot. Unfortunately the chicken pad Thai lunch special was inedible. Salad was dry and old; Rice noodles were mush; very little chicken; tofu chunks mixed in, and no pad thai flavor. My guess was it was all days old and/or completely overcooked. I like to support small businesses but I literally threw my money away. I had to throw it away. I hate writing negative reviews but there is no excuse for what I got. I hope it improves but...

I just want to give some love to my favorite go-to Thai food spot in Philly. Smile Cafe's curries are delicious and have been my comfort food for years.

I highly recommend the Panang, Red, and Green Curries. Even though they come packed with veggies, I love that they offer sides of steamed veggies, which I frequently add to my order. The veggies always seem fresh, never overcooked, and have the perfect bite to them.

I'm a big fan of the Chicken Satay, and the peanut sauce on the side is delicious.

Big love to the cooks and the owners - this...

I used to live near this place and would pass by it frequently but ignorantly never thought to try it based on outside appearance...now I work near by and recently ordered lunch & dinner one day. It is AMAZING! The flavors are great, the curries aren't watery like some other places, and the portions are hefty, you definitely get your money's worth. Coconut soup is great, pad thai was great, and red curry also great. Thai iced coffee packed a punch too! Can't wait to try more...