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options, and lighter dishes including<br />

pizzas. <strong>Web</strong>: table–31.com<br />

The Palm Restaurant<br />

200 S. Broad Street, At the Bellevue,<br />

215–546–7256. ($$$) In the Bellevue<br />

Hotel, one of the best steak restaurants<br />

in the city. Pricey, but worth<br />

it. While the lobster, steak, lamb and<br />

veal is made to order, relax in the portrait<br />

gallery of famous Philadelphia<br />

faces. <strong>Web</strong>: thepalm.com<br />

THAI<br />

Aqua<br />

705 Chestnut Street, 215–928–2838.<br />

($$) Aqua serves Thai and Malaysian<br />

cuisine, offering a wide variety of<br />

soups, noodles, rice dishes and some<br />

seafood entrees. There is karaoke<br />

available upstairs, so check it out for<br />

a full night of fun! <strong>Web</strong>: philadelphia.<br />

menupages.com/restaurants/aqua<br />

(PLEASE SEE OUR AD, PAGE 20)<br />

Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine<br />

1009 Arch Street, 215–592–8288.<br />

($) Banana Leaf is a Malaysian restaurant<br />

bringing you classics like Hainanese<br />

Chicken, Roti Canai and Curry<br />

Mee. It is consistently bursting with<br />

flavor and prepared with the freshest<br />

ingredients available. <strong>Web</strong>: yelp.com/<br />

biz/banana–leaf–philadelphia<br />

Cafe de Laos<br />

1117 S. 11th Street, 215–467–<br />

1546. ($$) Tiny BYOB <strong>spot</strong> featuring<br />

Thai and Laotian Cuisine with great<br />

dishes such as Kiew Nam, Pad Kee<br />

Mao, Namtok beef salad and more!<br />

Its affordable prices and delicious<br />

food makes it a great choice for dinner!<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: cafedulaos.com<br />

Chabaa Thai Bistro<br />

4371 Main Street, 215–483–1979.<br />

($$) It doesn’t matter if you are a true<br />

fan or a first–time explorer to Thai<br />

food; your dining experience will never<br />

be the same once you dine at Chabaa.<br />

Enjoy a heaping portion of pad Thai<br />

noodles or pad krapao, a spicy meat<br />

and vegetable stir–fry. The more expansive<br />

dinner menu adds appetizers<br />

such as grilled squid and fried organic<br />

tofu; entrées include sweet–and–sour<br />

lobster, and pan–fried prawns with<br />

garlic, peppers and cilantro. <strong>Web</strong>:<br />

chabaathai.com<br />

Circles Contemporary Asian Cuisine<br />

1514 Tasker Street, 267–687–1778.<br />

($$) A Thai restaurant and BYOB with<br />

great food at terrific prices. Known for<br />

its mix of traditional and contemporary<br />

flavors. Offers extraordinary curry<br />

dishes. <strong>Web</strong>: circlesthai.com<br />

Circles Contemporary Thai Cuisine<br />

812 N 2nd St, (267) 687–1309. ($$)<br />

Circle Thai introduces Philadelphia to<br />

the taste of Thai by providing a mix<br />

of traditional and contemporary Thai<br />

foods. <strong>Web</strong>: circlesthai.com<br />

Erawan Thai Cuisine<br />

123 S. 23rd Street, 215–567–2542.<br />

($$) Philadelphia’s first Thai restaurant<br />

is nestled on the edge of the Rittenhouse<br />

neighborhood. A large variety<br />

of authentic dishes on the menu,<br />

prepared to accommodate both the<br />

most delicate and daring of palates.<br />

The friendly staff welcome you to<br />

their warm and colorful dining room<br />

to enjoy an ambrosial meal. <strong>Web</strong>: erawanphilly.com<br />

Jasmine Rice<br />

306 S. 16th Street, 215– 546–<br />

0818. ($$) Small, cozy restaurant<br />

that serves exquisite and delicious<br />

Thai cuisine. Try the Pad<br />

See Ew, crispy duck fried rice, and<br />

curry chicken wings! <strong>Web</strong>: yelp.<br />

com/biz/jasmine–rice–philadelphia<br />

(PLEASE SEE OUR AD, PAGE 15)<br />

Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant<br />

3630 Lancaster Avenue, 215–222–<br />

8042. ($$) Features imaginative<br />

dishes, such as Evil Jungle Princess,<br />

Swimming Rama and Young Girl on<br />

Fire, and an extensive vegetarian<br />

menu. Also some fabulous desserts,<br />

such as mango with sticky rice and<br />

fried banana. <strong>Web</strong>: lemongrassphila.<br />

com<br />

My Thai Restaurant<br />

2200 South Street, 215–985–1878.<br />

($$) A cozy restaurant that serves excellent<br />

food such as green tea noodles,<br />

chicken curry, blackened salmon, and<br />

pad thai. My Thai serves its food on<br />

the spicier side, so those of you who<br />

like a little kick in your food, be sure<br />

to check it out! <strong>Web</strong>: philadelphia.<br />

menupages.com/restaurants/my–thai/<br />

Pad Thai<br />

606 S. 2nd Street, 215–592–1168.<br />

($$) Authentic, contemporary Thai<br />

restaurant with a colorful and energetic<br />

atmosphere. Combination BYO<br />

with beer and wine service. <strong>Web</strong>:<br />

padthaiphilly.com<br />

Pattaya Grill<br />

4006 Chestnut Street, 215–387–<br />

8533. ($$) Tradition thai menu as<br />

well as foods like Rack of Lamb, Alligator<br />

and Venison. Each dish is made<br />

with the finest and freshest ingredients<br />

and our restaurant is located<br />

conveniently one block from The Rave<br />

in University City. <strong>Web</strong>: pattayarestaurant.com<br />

Penang Malaysian Cuisine<br />

117 N. 10th Street, 215–413–2531.<br />

($$) Authentic Malaysian cuisine<br />

that is a taste above the rest. The<br />

decor is very chic and edgy, which<br />

makes for a pleasant dining experience.<br />

They have a wide selection<br />

of noodles, soups, rice, and seafood<br />

dishes. <strong>Web</strong>: <strong>penang</strong>usa.com/backup/<br />

archive082205/location_philly.html<br />

(PLEASE SEE REVIEW, PAGE 21)<br />

Smile Café<br />

105 S. 22nd Street, 215–564–2502.<br />

($$) Authentic Thai food served at a<br />

reasonable price. The menu offers a<br />

variety of dishes ranging from traditional<br />

pad Thai to seafood served with<br />

a mango sauce.<br />

Tamarind<br />

117 South Street, 215–925–2764.<br />

($$) This Thai restaurant boasts natural,<br />

MSG–free ingredients. Specialties<br />

include pad thai, sautéed shrimp, and<br />

chicken in curry–coconut sauce. <strong>Web</strong>:<br />

tamarindsouthstreet.com<br />

Thai Singha House<br />

3939 Chestnut Street, 215–382–<br />

8001. ($$) Authentic Thai cuisine in<br />

a cozy, warm atmosphere. Specialties<br />

include fire game hen and spicy shellfish.<br />

Six time Reader’s Choice Award<br />

from City Paper and Philadelphia<br />

Inquirer says “exotic and delicious.”<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: thaisinghahouse.com<br />

Trio<br />

2624 Brown Street, 215–232–8746.<br />

($$) Perhaps one of the best French–<br />

Thai fusion restaurants. Not to be<br />

missed are lemon grass soup, tamarind<br />

lacquered pork loin, and crispy<br />

tofu with julienne ginger. In desserts,<br />

their creme brulee made from silky<br />

custard flavored with floral Thai iced<br />

tea is a must try! <strong>Web</strong>: triobyob.com<br />

Vientiane Cafe<br />

4728 Baltimore Avenue, 215–726–<br />

1095. ($$) Vientiane is a comfortable<br />

BYOB with eclectic but tasty Laotian<br />

and Thai entrees. <strong>Web</strong>: philadelphia.<br />

menupages.com/restaurants/vientiane–cafe<br />

VEGETARIAN/HEALTH<br />

Atiya Ola’s Spirit First Foods<br />

4505 Baltimore Avenue, 215–939–<br />

3298. ($) Healthy and delicious raw<br />

foods and drinks, with many tasty vegetarian<br />

and vegan options. The flavors<br />

are very unique and deep, so be<br />

prepared for a tasty meal! <strong>Web</strong>: yelp.<br />

com/biz/atiya–olas–spirit–first–foods–<br />

philadelphia<br />

Energy Zone<br />

3701 Walnut Street, Pottruck Center,<br />

215–387–4977. ($) Refreshing,<br />

great–tasting smoothies! Meal–<br />

replacement and recovery shakes,<br />

supplements and bars as well as numerous<br />

healthy snacks for the body–<br />

conscious gym–goer. <strong>Web</strong>: upenn.<br />

edu/recreation/facilities<br />

Essene Market & Café<br />

719 S. 4th Street, 215–922–1146.<br />

($) Gourmet organic foods and cuisine<br />

featuring vegetarian/macrobiotic<br />

entrees, pasta, salads, sushi,<br />

and sandwiches. Fresh–made juices,<br />

served cafeteria style in side the natural<br />

foods market. <strong>Web</strong>: essenemarket.<br />

com<br />

Fare<br />

2028 Fairmount Ave, (267) 639–<br />

3063. ($$) Fare serves an organic<br />

and locally grown menu. Great for<br />

vegans, vegetarians or carnivores. Everything<br />

is served fresh and delicious.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: farerestaurant.com<br />

Fresh Fruit Salad Cart<br />

37th Street and Spruce, . ($) Fresh<br />

fruit served with a smile. The fruit<br />

cart owner includes a free banana<br />

with all orders.<br />

Fruit Salad Cart<br />

33rd Street and Spruce Street, . ($)<br />

Located near HUP (Penn’s hospital),<br />

this food cart serves a variety of fruit<br />

salads.<br />

Fruit Salad Truck<br />

34th Street and Walnut Street, . ($)<br />

This food truck serves a variety of<br />

fresh fruit salad combinations, offering<br />

customers a healthy alternative<br />

lunch option.<br />

Govinda’s Gourmet Vegetarian<br />

1408 South Street, 215–985–9303.<br />

($) Located right on the corner of<br />

Broad and South Streets, Govinda’s is<br />

a restaurant with delicious, original,<br />

famous variety of Vegetarian, Vegan,<br />

Vedic, Halal and Kosher meals prepared<br />

with love and delicious to enjoy.<br />

Try the Golden Tofu or Kofta Balls<br />

smothered in a tangy red sauce. Enjoy<br />

contemporary cuisine in a charming<br />

atmosphere. <strong>Web</strong>: govindasvegetarian.com<br />

HipCityVeg<br />

127 S. 18th Street, 215–278–7605.<br />

($) Great vegan option in Rittenhouse.<br />

“Fast food” for vegetarians<br />

and healthy eaters, with a comprehensive<br />

menu that offers a wide range<br />

of plant–based salads, sandwiches,<br />

wraps and sides. <strong>Web</strong>: hipcityveg.<br />

com<br />

Mi Lah Vegetarian<br />

218 S. 16th Street, 215–732–8888.<br />

($$) This restaurant serves local,<br />

seasonal, vegan and vegetarian food.<br />

Aiming to fill the need for healthy,<br />

whole and delicious cuisine in Philadelphia,<br />

MiLah Vegetarian’s menu<br />

features the freshest fruits and vegetables<br />

from local farms instead of<br />

heavy sauces and substitutions. <strong>Web</strong>:<br />

milahvegetarian.com<br />

Miss Rachel’s Pantry<br />

1732 W Passyunk Ave, (215) 798–<br />

0053. () A cozy and casual cafe, Miss<br />

Rachel’s Pantry is a vegan’s delight.<br />

Walk in, have some lunch, and stay<br />

awhile! Or, take treats and sandwiches<br />

to go. On Saturday evenings, the<br />

cafe turns into a venue for our 12–<br />

seat Farmhouse Table Dinners. Delivery<br />

and catering are available as well.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: missrachelspantry.com<br />

New Harmony Vegetarian Restaurant<br />

135 N. 9th Street, 215–627–4520.<br />

($$) Harmony is a smoke–free restaurant,<br />

offering over 100 items on its<br />

menu. We use soy products, wheat<br />

gluten and vegetables in our creations.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: philadelphia.menupages.com/<br />

restaurants/new–harmony<br />

Produce Cart<br />

40th Street and Locust Street, . ($)<br />

With a variety of fresh fruits and<br />

vegetables, this cart has everything<br />

you need to stock your kitchen for<br />

healthy eating. While the prices are a<br />

little higher than other fruit carts on<br />

campus, they are better than those<br />

at Fresh Grocer, and this cart carries<br />

vegetables, which the others do not.<br />

SaladWorks<br />

3728 Spruce Street, 215–222–8899.<br />

($) Make your own fresh, delicious<br />

salad masterpiece! SaladWorks also<br />

serves fresh turkey sandwiches and<br />

pasta dishes. <strong>Web</strong>: saladworks.com<br />

Vedge<br />

1221 Locust Street, (215) 320–<br />

7500. ($$$) Vedge is a modern<br />

vegetable restaurant by Philadelphia<br />

Chefs Richard Landau & Kate Jacoby.<br />

Landau & Jacoby have taken their acclaimed<br />

Horizons vegan restaurant.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: vedgerestaurant.com<br />

VIETNAMESE<br />

Cafe Huong Lan<br />

1037 S. 8th Street, 215–629–<br />

9966. ($) Cafe Houng Lan’s delicious<br />

dishes include beef noodle<br />

soups, Vietnamese hoagies, congee,<br />

rice platters, vermicelli and traditional<br />

noodles. <strong>Web</strong>: yelp.com/biz/<br />

cafe–huong–lan–philadelphia<br />

Kung Fu Hoagies<br />

600 S 43rd Street (at Baltimore),<br />

267–344–6259. ($$) This Vietnamese<br />

food truck offers a selection of<br />

vegan hoagies, including the famous<br />

banh mi hoagies, with fake (soy protein)<br />

chicken, ham, or beef. Also be<br />

sure to check out the delicious rice<br />

noodles!<br />

Nhu Y<br />

802 Christian Street, 215–925–<br />

6544. ($) Nhu Y will personalize<br />

your hoagie, along with everything<br />

else on their menu, with Vietnamese<br />

flair. Using spices, sauces, and<br />

vegetables such as cucumbers and<br />

jalapeno peppers, Nhu Y makes<br />

even the most basic hoagie full of<br />

flavor. Hoagies are only $3–3.50!<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: philadelphia.menupages.com/<br />

restaurants/cafe–nhu–y<br />

Pho Cali Vietnamese Restaurant<br />

1000 Arch Street, 215–629–1888.<br />

($) Join the “Pho craze”... the Vietnamese<br />

noodle soup raised to the<br />

nth degree. A myriad of options to<br />

personalize your pho bowl. We offer<br />

a perfect blend of Vietnamese cooking<br />

in a relaxed atmosphere. <strong>Web</strong>:<br />

philadelphia.menupages.com/restaurants/pho–cali<br />

Pho Ha<br />

610 Washington Avenue, 215–<br />

599–0264. ($) Low prices,<br />

great pho, and exquisite service<br />

make Pho Ha a must visit.<br />

(PLEASE SEE REVIEW, PAGE 6)<br />

Pho Xe Lua Viet Thai<br />

907 Race Street, 215–627–8883.<br />

($) Saturday lunch at Pho Xe Lua in<br />

Chinatown puts you in the company<br />

of enormous platters of Vietnamese<br />

food (there are also some Thai options).<br />

Service is brisk, as the waiters<br />

serve up raw fresh flank steak<br />

with lime juice, sautéed chicken<br />

with lemongrass on rice, snails with<br />

coconut and basil, and grilled pork<br />

balls on vermicelli. <strong>Web</strong>: philadelphia.menupages.com/restaurants/<br />

pho–xe–lua–viet–thai<br />

Saigon Cuisine<br />

4000 Chestnut Street, 215–222–<br />

9777. ($$) University City restaurant<br />

offering Vietnamese fare such<br />

as pho, bun, soup/congee, noodle<br />

dishes, and rice plates, all at reasonable<br />

prices.<br />

Vietnam Palace<br />

222 N. 11th Street, 215–592–<br />

9596. ($$) Casual Vietnamese dining<br />

that is located in Chinatown.<br />

There are banquet facilities for parties<br />

up to 100 with a full bar available.<br />

<strong>Web</strong>: vietnampalace.net<br />

Vietnam Restaurant and Cafe<br />

814 S. 47th Street, 215–729–<br />

0260. ($$) This offshoot of the<br />

popular Vietnam restaurant in Chinatown<br />

arrives in West Philly. With<br />

only 11 tables, this “elegant yet<br />

casual”. <strong>Web</strong>: eatatvietnam.com/<br />

vietnam_cafe.php<br />

Dining Guide<br />

34TH STREET Magazine February 13, 2013<br />

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