Circles Thai | Northern Liberties

Chadwick Hunt
Chadwick Hunt
07:28 27 Mar 17
This is a pretty cool spot. The restaurant has a nice vibe and the staff are welcoming and friendly. I was a little under the weather when I came in and all I wanted was a big hot bowl of pho... and they delivered! Delicious! There's also lots of other great things too. I will def be back to check out some other dishes. Parking can't be tricky but it's Melrose so no complaints! Cheers!!
Justin George
Justin George
13:29 12 Apr 17
Great food. Nice little spot. Really authentic.
Dev B
Dev B
18:21 16 Jan 17
Truly awful customer service! I purchased takeout there last night - 2 curry dishes. When I got home, I found that they had forgotten rice in the order. I called and returned and got the rice. They were hardly apologetic and offered nothing for my trouble. I then returned home, only to find that one of the curry dishes had the wrong meat in it, and they had forgotten to put meat in the other. The receipt had the correct order, so it was not a miscommunication. I called again, and was told the kitchen was closed and there was nothing they could do. They offered half off my next order. Not wanting to ever go back there, I asked for a refund. They refused unless I brought the food back. Not wanting to drive back again, I asked to talk to the manager. I was told the owner was there but did not speak English. Stay away.
Virginia Osorio
Virginia Osorio
22:29 11 Mar 17
The food is delicious The staff is really nice and attentive
Grace Bellato
Grace Bellato
03:52 28 Feb 17
BYOB with amazing food options and phenomenal desserts which I never would have expected.
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About Us 2017-12-15T18:54:30+00:00

THE HISTORY OF CIRCLES THAI

Circles Thai was founded in 2008, when Le Cordon Blue-trained Alex Boonphaya and his family purchased a Chinese takeout business deep in the heart of South Philadelphia at 15th and Tasker Streets. They christened the new restaurant Plan-Eat-Thai, a Thai takeout and delivery concept devoted to exposing Philadelphia to the wide variety of authentic Thai dishes.

The cuisine resonated with South Philadelphians, and Plan-Eat-Thai quickly gained success. Plan-Eat-Thai became Circles Thai in 2009 and the menu grew to include more progressive Thai dishes blended with other Asian flavors inspired by the chef’s visits to the East. Word of Circles Thai’s well-balanced Asian fusion conceptual dishes began to spread further than South Philadelphia.

In early 2011 the business expanded to a 36-seat dining room across the street from the takeout restaurant. Food was carefully caried across the street to the loyal fans intent on satisfying their Thai cuisine cravings. In late 2011, Circles moved their new location in Northern Liberties, a full-service restaurant that houses the kitchen and dining room in the same building at 812 N. Second Street.

Philadelphia magazine awarded Circles Best of Philly honors in 2011 for “Best New Thai”, and in 2012 and 2013 for “Best Thai Restaurant.”

FINEST INGREDIENTS

TENDEREST MEAT AND FRESHEST VEGETABLES.

Quality has always been the core of Circles Thai cuisine. Thai cooking places an emphasis on complex dishes with strong, aromatic components and a spicy edge. Dishes are designed to awaken fundamental taste senses: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and spicy.

  • Enjoy traditional Thai cuisine fused with Philadelphia favorites like our Cheese Steak Spring Rolls, General Thai Chicken, and Thai Burrito.

  • Circles Thai proudly uses D’Artagnan Duck Meat, a premier free-range, farm to table meat distributor.

  • Our dishes feature local produce from Philadelphia-area farms.

  • Your palate will never be bored; our menu changes frequently to include Thai dishes inspired by visits to Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai and other destinations within The Land of Smiles.

DRINK WITH FRIENDS

BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND B.Y.O.

Enhance your Circles Thai experience with your favorite beverage; bring your own beer or wine to our dine-in locations.

We recommend off-dry white wines with a bit of sweetness to offset our spicier dishes and have also found that smooth, medium red wines pair exceptionally well with our meat dishes.

Or who doesn’t love a cold beer (like Singha, brewed in Thailand) with dinner? At Circles Thai we have one rule: let your palate be your guide.

 

#1 FOOD DELIVERY

HIGH QUALITY FOOD DELIVERED IN A TIMELY MANNER.

Get Circles Thai to come to you!

Have your Circles Thai favorites like Cheese Steak Spring Rolls, General Thai Chicken, and Thai Burritos delivered to your door.  You’re not alone — Circles Thai delivers more Thai food orders than any other Thai restaurant in Philadelphia.

This is a pretty cool spot.

This is a pretty cool spot. The restaurant has a nice vibe and the staff are welcoming and friendly. I was a little under the weather when I came in and all I wanted was a big hot bowl of pho... and they delivered! Delicious! There's also lots of other great things too. I will def be back to check out some other dishes. Parking can't be tricky but it's Melrose so no complaints! Cheers!!

Chadwick Hunt