Thai Kuu Restaurant

This is the closest Thai food restaurant and admittedly we haven't been here for a few years. I know the hours have changed post pandemic. I enjoy the spring rolls and crispy rolls, pad thai and Thai basil and need to return soon to try out more of the menu.

The reviews were right, the pad Thai is really bland. I had to add fish sauce and chilli powder to make it taste a little better.

The food seemed fresh and tasted great. I recommend the drunken noodles (level 2 or 3 for hotness). I also enjoyed the egg rolls: delicious! The service was quick and the staff was nice. A straightforward thai restaurant!

Sitting back off Bethlehem Pike a block from the top of Chestnut Hill @ Germantown Avenue, Thai Kuu is a small attractive Asian dining room. Buddhas and elephants adorn the walls and menus giving a serene atmosphere that augurs well for the meal to come. This establishment offers weekend lunch at a reasonable price, and I was there to check it out. Many similar houses eliminate the midday meal discount on weekends, and I appreciated that this one kept it in play. I saw what I wanted and ordered Tom Ka Soup and Spicy Pad Kee Mao (aka Drunken Noodles). Service was provided by a gentleman I took to be an owner/manager. While efficient and cool, he also had an officiousness that was subtly off-putting. Maybe he objected to my black hoodie or my dining solo, but I wasn't going to allow his silent judgment interfere with my enjoyment. The food, on the other hand, could impact my take on the experience. At the end of my meal, that opinion was less than my first impressions. The Tom Ka was pretty good with strong coconut flavor, a hint of lemongrass and fair amount of string bean, carrot, mushroom and broccoli. I lifted the square bowl to my lips to suck it all in. I anticipated the Pad Kee Mao would be hot and spicy from a chili pepper base sauce, and from the word "spicy" in the name on the menu. Not the case. Instead, the word was used to label the sweetness of the middle width noodles and brown sauce, not its heat. An exceedingly small portion, its lack of traditional burn was disappointing; pointing to the conclusion that Thai Kuu was far more an Asian fusion kitchen than anything close to vibrant Siam fire. It was all okay, but could have been so much more had they the courage of their culinary convictions.

I ordered the shrimp pad thai and crab fried rice & it came out very bland... granted I did ask for mild sauce for the pad thai, but I didn't think that meant absolutely no sauce. There was very little spice and almost no sauce. However, I did order some thai coffees and they were delicious. Overall 3/5 probably won't order from them again, but if I do I'd get a spicier sauce. Hope this rating helps someone decide where to eat for dinner lol

First let me say that I absolutely love Thai food so I always try to find a great Thai spot in the city. I was feeling adventurous on a Saturday night after shopping, so I decided to try Thai Kuu. I got shrimp pad thai and veg spring rolls. The service was fast and the lady who gave me my order was friendly. The food was just ok, nothing special. I wasn't disappointed, it was just regular smegular thai food. No flavors were outstanding or memorable, it was all pretty basic. The food was very expensive maybe because of the location, so in my opinion, the price tag didn't match the taste. I didn't dislike it, but if someone asked for recommendations- that wouldn't be the 1st place that I would say. Overall, the food was filling and I was no longer hungry but I probably would not try it again. Sorry

Lovely restaurant and staff. I've ordered close to a dozen times in the past year and yesterday was my first trip dining in. Their shrimp pad Thai is my go to dish! Wish I was a bit more adventurous with their menu but maybe in due time. Pickup times are very accurate when ordering out and their site is convenient and simple. I also like that you can customize the spice level and even though I eat every part of their dish, I never leave feeling uncomfortably stuffed. You can tell they use quality ingredients and not a lot of oils or additives and my body really appreciates that lol

Has gone to complete crap. Can only assume it's under new ownership. I've been a customer for 20 years or whenever they opened. Go to Manayunk or Roxborough for far better quality Thai food.Tried to explain issues to the manager that didn't want to listen to specific feedback, was only offered a free entree. Not what I wanted. I wanted to help them get back to half decent quality. Maybe don't let your staff sit around a table by the kitchen door smoking weed and cigarettes.Get a new manager and kitchen staff.

The customer service was amazing! The food couldn't be more fresh. You have to try the mango sticky rice!

Awesome! Food is always on point. Wide variety to choose from and love the different spice levels.