Chabaa Thai Bistro

Was in manayunk with the family and has such a great " stumble upon" experience at this restaurant! There are so many restaurants packed down the strip of manayunk and it was really hard to choose. What made this choice easy was that they had the most food options my daughter would like on the menu lol walking in the atmosphere was so beautiful and service was immediately welcoming and let us know the kitchen was closing within 30 minutes but we could take our time ordering. I ordered Thai tea along with some pad Thai because I can't help but want to try these two items everywhere I go. We also ordered the fresh spring rolls. My favorite thing was definitely the pad thai which was made traditional with the cilantro and sprinkles of peanuts everywhere which I love. Some places don't use onion sprouts but I really love that this place does. My daughter really loved her chicken skewers which is the biggest win. I can't wait to intentionally dine here again.

Man, talk about a cool interior. Incredibly stunning flooring and wooden frame chock full of wonderfully authentic-appearing Thai decor. Felt like I was transported to a different world there. The food was outstanding - can't remember all that we got, I think Crab Fried Rice, Tofu Green Curry, Pad Thai and one more that is slipping from my memory... but check out the pics. It was delightful :) Generous portions, not terribly busy, and an overall super satisfying meal during an otherwise hectic graduation weekend!

What an interesting restaurant. A truly Tai eatery, with a full choice of sushi dishes and sashimi from their sister restaurant next door. The Thai food was really excellent, with many fresh ingredients and flavorful. Probably one of the Tai food places I have been too. Our entire party really enjoyed the food and also their sushi! The service was very good and the ambiance is true to the culture they represent. Would definitely return for a meal here.

Everything went well including the food quality, presentation, service, and ambience. The dining room was empty early Friday night after my daughter's graduation. The take out door was very active and never disturbed our experience. We had soup, fish, pad thai, salad, and tofu. Everyone loved what they ordered. The portions were generous for the price. The wait staff was accommodating and friendly. The decor was cultural, comfortable, and casual. It seemed authentic to me. We had fun and left very satisfied.

This place is spot on point. Every other place we tried in Manyunk was eh. On tops if that the parking sucks. This place I would brave their unbearable parking situation for. I was worried after trying that new Thai place in fishtown nothing would compare. This place is different. Not as fancy or expensive. Plus for me. Good just as delicious. We had four people checking on us and I think one was the owner. Even though we were the only people out front. There is outdoor seating along the side we didn't notice that looked real quaint. Next time we will try that. AND THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME.

Blind order via Door Dash....1st try.Called to vet the spot.. I got questions!Septo picked up... he was super cool and advised me that they were closing for the day at 3pm and assured me that if I ordered they would deliver by 530 ish as they reopen at 5pm He answered my questions and we hung up. Order pre placed and I waited. Nervous as my stomach doesn't like surprises lol Food came...it was still on the warm side and I tasted.. wow I was happy. I requested my onions be chopped down finely.. and asked for sweet and sour sauce.. they missed the mark on those but food was tasty. Thai Fried Rice with Extra Chicken...no tomatoes No Broccoli. Simple like I like it. Thank you! I will visit & Order again.

I visited Manayunk and decided to have dinner at Chabaa Thai Bistro. The experience here was excellent! The food is generously portioned, super flavorful and very heavy on varied and quality ingredients. The price point is a little more than your usual Thai spot - around $19-25 for the average entree or noodle/rice dish. It's justified by the quality and portion size in my opinion.The restaurant itself is clean, spacious yet cozy and great for a date night. Service was friendly and quick!I got the Panang curry which was rich, flavorful and the perfect curry consistency.

Dining here was a great experience! The price point is slightly higher than your average Thai spot, but their portions are huge and definitely match the price. The service was super attentive and came by our table multiple times to check in and make sure that we had everything that we needed. (5/5) Thai Iced Tea: This tea was excellent! It wasn't overpowered with sweetness to the point where you couldn't taste the tea. (5/5) Spicy Basil Fried Rice: This dish came in a HUGE portion. You can choose your spice level from 1-5, and I got a 4, which was decently spicey. The rice was flavorful and had a lot of basil in it.(5/5) Crispy Duck Pad Thai: There are plenty of protein options to choose from for their Pad Thai, but the crispy duck is definitely something unique and special. The dish comes with many pieces, and the noodles were bouncy and not heavily coated in sauce.

I really tried to like this place given how nicely decorated it is and the relaxing ambiance. The Pad Thai was good, portion is big, and the plating looks great as well. However their special/signature dish Panang Beef was a huge let down. There are 4 gigantic pieces of beef and they are the toughest and driest beef I had. They don't even provide a knife so I'm trying to break it apart with my fork and spoon. It's difficult to swallow them as they're so dense and hard. I hope the chef can do a better job actually tasting and checking the quality of their food because there's definitely something wrong if this is what their signature dish is like

The staff were all so friendly and welcoming! The atmosphere is warm. I had a special, which was crispy branzino in a chili sauce with peppers, and it was delicious! The waitress was helpful in describing the spice levels. I had mango sticky rice for dessert, and it was great, even during winter. BYOB. I'll definitely be back!