Thaiwat
145 Berkshire Blvd, Reading, PA, 19610
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Address :
145 Berkshire Blvd
Reading, PA, 19610 - Phone (610) 898-9191
- Website https://thaiwatrestaurant.com
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Erin C.
One of my favorite places in the area. I've only ever ordered take out but the dining area is cute and quaint. The vegetarian jack and sue is one of my all time favorite dishes ever and the coconut sauce is amazing and the vegetables are perfectly melded. That being said I've never ventured beyond that much in the menu as after living/ traveling in Asia/Thailand I've never truly found food that compares, so haven't tried pad Thai or any other traditional dishes. Definitely satisfies any Asian food cravings though.
(5)Mike F.
Every now and then, I get a severe craving for drunken noodles. There are times the cravings get so intense that I'd do horrible things - unforgivable things - just to get a plate of drunken noods' inside of me. The good news is Thaiwat is close enough that I can usually get there in time before my innocuous yearning is whipped into an insatiable, hunger-driven rage. Thaiwat's rendition of this Chinese-inspired dish surely hits the spot, with its broad, glossy noodles, tender chicken, signature heat, and colorful peppers that add a refreshing level of freshness and texture. I always like to try something new on each visit, so this time I ordered the tulip dumplings as a starter. They were little flower-shaped dough clumps filled with chicken, shrimp, and crab meat. Sadly, the dough was so dense and the filling so bland that I couldn't really tell WHAT I was tasting. If it weren't for the soy vinaigrette dipping sauce, this dish, while pretty, would have lacked any semblance of flavor. Sadly, Thai restaurants really haven't quite yet caught on in the Reading area. On my most recent visit, there was one other table for dinner at 7:00 p.m. So, uh, I must say, the service was quick and attentive, to say the least. Location may hurt this place, as it rests deep, deep in the bowels of Berkshire Square. People driving by the shopping center certainly wouldn't see it from the road. It's worth checking out, though, if you're just stopping in for a quick bite. I'll frequently pop in after I do my grocery shopping at nearby Redner's.
(3)Jeff S.
The last time I ate at a Thai place in the Reading area it was years ago and it was downtown and quite expensive. Thai places in other areas are as common as Chinese places and are a bit more affordable. So when I saw this one in the same shopping center as some of the other businesses I frequent when I am in the Reading area, I just had to try it. Inside the decor is simple. The ceiling really needs some work as there were plenty of water spots everywhere. (My visit was in June 2014 so this may have been fixed by now). The food menu is quite extensive. When I visit a new Thai place, I usually get the same thing to test things out. So I went with the Basil vegetarian option. It came with Jasmine rice. It was ok. Even if you ask for it spicy, it came out mild. The portion size was small for a full portion. The tofu looked like it was deep fried and wasn't very tasty. The sauce had a decent flavor. Service-wise, it was ok. Nothing really stood out to me. It's nice to see more diverse asian places like this popping up in the Reading.area. As more Thai places open, the food quality can only get better!
(3)Judy N.
I love their lunch special ... Especially the green curry ... So much flavor and perfect portion for me. I usually order at least two lunch special because the price is reasonable ..$6.95 for a soup or app and a half portion entree. My favorite dishes are the green curry, tom yum soup and the pineapple fried rice
(5)Chris Z.
Great hometown Thai place... Atmosphere is inviting with Thai traditional decor. Their food offerings consist of the standard American Thai favorites, like pad Thai, drunken noodles, curries, etc. You won't be able to get some of the authentic Northeast/ Northern dishes that the big city Thai restaurants offer, but they certainly do the staples well. My girlfriend is Thai, and they are always able to cater to her tastes. She enjoys the lard na and yum woon sen.
(5)Laura K.
Visiting from NYC and was fortunate to happen upon decent Thai food in Reading. We ordered vegetarian dishes and all were very good and they didn't skimp on the veggies! And happy to say this is one of the healthier alternatives in the area (in comparison to what there is to choose from in Reading). For the area, this restaurant gets 5 stars!
(5)Lee P.
Thaiwat is truly a hidden gem. It's location is deceptive to how wonderful it truly is. It's quiet, which I love, I know sometimes people find it to be off putting when they're in a restaurant hat only has a few guests. I've been here a few time and most recently I ordered the Tom Yum Talay (hot and sour soup with seafood) and the drunken noodles. The soup, notably the broth, is fantastic. It's light but packs some powerful flavor. The drunken noodles are a go to, but I would recommend the "evil jungle princess" which my friend had, it was the perfect combination of veggies and meat in a delectable sauce. I know the service is minimal but I do lean towards that as my preference. The server, who is also the hostess, is present at all times but don't expect her to continually check on you. Coming from philly, I've missed authentic Thai food dearly. I've found what I've been missing in Thaiwat. Not only is the food great but the menu also includes a little story of the history and the meaning behind the name. There's also a page describing the spices and flavors used in Thai cuisine. I also appreciate that not only do they have their traditional dishes but they also offer variations and vegetarian options.
(5)Darlene O.
My friend took me here for Thai and I was excited because we both love Thai and have similar palates! So I thought this restaurant was about to be bomb! Decor was great! Simple but the wall art and the pictures give it good ambience. Service was a bit standoffish initially and then warmed up a bit towards the end. I ordered the corn cakes and shrimp blanket as appetizer. The plates were more fascinating than these dishes. The corn cakes tasted like fried mush; no distinct flavors and the corn wasn't really any different than the mush filling. I only forced myself to finish the appetizer because I didn't want to waste it but I literally stopped eating it after the first corn cake and forced down the last two after my entree. The shrimp blanket tasted like it was unseasoned shrimp wrapped in rice paper and deep fried in corn oil. The oil had a distinctive taste and I was not a fan. Plus the shrimp itself wasn't seasoned. Normally, the shrimp blanket appetizer at Thai restaurants are well seasoned and also have basil leaves added to give it a savory taste. For the entrees: My friend ordered the Sweet Garden entree that came with white rice. She really liked it! It came in a red tomato-based thin soup (but not watery, very flavorful). It had broccoli, thick cut wedge tomatoes, pineapples, and chicken. The chicken was dry. I ordered the Pad Thai and I was disappointed. The Pad Thai had more of a vermicelli-type noodle than a flat rice noodle. The color also threw me off. It was light brown which reminded me of a Pad See Ew than a Pad Thai. There was no lasting flavor that would make me want to order this dish again or even patronize this restaurant. FYI: Spicy means spicy at this restaurant. My friend felt it was too spicy and for me (a spice lover) I agreed with my friend and had to keep my water close by.
(2)Felix S.
Have been living in Berks county for about a year now and as a New Yorker, I love to try new food. Randomly came in with my friend to eat. Let me start off by saying the architecture and atmosphere of this location is beautiful. Very Buddhist style and felt like you were in another country... So we decided to go with the Calamari for the appetizer and this was so good! The sauce it came with was delicious. A sweet and sour peanut sauce to perfection. For our entrees I was so indecisive between pad Thai, seafood and DUCK!. Let me tell you, I never had duck and I decided to go for it.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT was the best DECISION EVER! This DUCK WAS AMAZING. It was nice and crunchy with lots of meat. I was so scare but because of this, I can say I want more DUCK.! The plate was garnished with a orange/red curry sauce with tomatoes on top and a side of jasmine rice. It was about 18 dollars but the plate was TRULY WORTH IT. My girlfriend order the Basil Thai rice which was also good but not better than the duck. Overall the service was amazing. There is a story behind the opening of the location. It really connects to family ties! I RECOMMENCED!
(5)Jeff D.
Bad. Felt like we wasted $30 after first bite. Did takeout tonight and ordered: + pad Thai which was all noodles, 4 pieces of stale shrimp and an odd sweet taste that required lotsa siracha to go away + thai chicken that was chewy and had a Clumpy oil + vegetable rolls that were tasteless and microwaved Don't eat here. It's very disappointing.
(1)Ming W.
The Asian food scene in Reading makes me want to cry. Coming from Miami, where every Asian restaurant was some crappy ghettofusion of Cuban, Chinese, and sushi, I didn't think it could really get that much worse. It can and does, right here in Reading, PA. Thaiwat is exactly what its name implies. Not memorable. "Hey you know that thai place?" "Thai wat?" "Yeah I dont remember the name either" My friend and I made an extremely simple takeout order last week. One drunken noodle and one pad thai. These are dishes that any halfway decent thai restaurant should be able to prepare at least moderately well and as such are a relatively stable benchmark of my evaluation of a Thai place. Both dishes were bitterly disappointing. My friend's veggie pad thai tasted like cardboard. There was little flavor at all and the noodles were some variety of thin noodle that neither of us have ever seen used in pad thai. As for my drunken noodle, it was a small step up from the pad thai but not by much. The noodles were overcooked and limp as were the few beef slices mixed in. I think I had like 7 beef slices in my dish. Thanks for splurging on me in the ingredients department, guys. Will not be back.
(2)D M.
Been here couple times but it's been a little while... Decided to read some reviews before hand and it made me leery about going. Glad I came... The sum Tom salad is absolutely one of my favorites! Very unique and fresh! Also had the pad tai and my dinning date had the vegetarian rolls and jasmine soup... All dishes were fresh and delicious.... Great service although we were one of 3 tables. Definitely coming back
(4)Samraj P.
Average Thai eat out in Berks, quality of rice dishes are not that typical Thai expectations...
(3)Robin Z.
My go-to place for Thai in the area. Good pad thai but my absolute favorite dish is the Penang curry with chicken. BYOB. For dinner, I'll take a bottle of Gerwertraminer as the sweetness in this white wine pairs very well with anything in the menu.
(4)Michael H.
It's the best Drunken Noodle I've ever had, and I try to get that dish at every Thai place I can. Veggie Tom Yum soup is great too. The service is often poor though. It can be rough, but it's worth it to me.
(4)Gregg C.
Food was great. I got the fried duck breat over jade rice and my lady got the spicy drunkin noodles. Great idea for lunch or date night with that special someone.
(4)Kimba Z.
A surprise in the elbow of an L-shaped shopping center behind the Berkshire Mall, Thaiwat has been going strong for years. The space was once a pet shop, but the beautiful wood paneling makes the room pretty, despite the bright lights. Sometimes I crave their limey coconut soup and the cabbage salad with peanut chili dressing. There is plenty for vegans, and we often get the green curry, with a hint of spice. The Jack & Sue dish is very cute, a vegetable patty shaped like a heart. And they have corn cakes. I regret to see that a huge tv has horned into this zen space, but at least it was turned off. I believe the same family runs the larger Lemongrass in Lancaster. That one has a bigger veg menu. This place does a lot of takeout business too. The lunch specials are a good deal. BYOB of course. They let us take over for our work holiday party, which includes about 50 people.
(4)Taylor P.
Got pad Thai here once and it was horrible. Tasteless and nothing but noodles. Total waste of money and time. Service was horrible too. Took probably 10 mins for anyone to know I was even there. Should of left in that ten mins they gave me.
(1)Greg P.
Thaiwat is your best bet for legit Thai Cuisine in Berks County. And while there are other places in the area that advertise Thai food, this is the only place where you'll find truly authentic Thai fare. Or at least reasonably authentic. Thaiwat presents a nice cute and at least somewhat intimate atmosphere with booths and small tables. The place fills up pretty good on the weekend nights. The menu contains a pretty standard selection of Thai items. They have little "pepper" icons on the menu to indicate relative spiciness with a range of one to three "peppers." They will also tone down (or up) a dish if you ask them to. In my brief experience here, the one-pepper dishes just aren't spicy at all, so don't be afraid. It seems that they are very conservative in their use of the famous Thai chili pepper, ostensibly to cater to the presumed tastes of the local clientele. In short, if you want real heat, you'll have to ask for it, maybe even beg for it. Some dishes I think they do well: Chicken Satay: Marinated grilled chicken skewers served with peanut sauce and pickled cucumber. This could be the perfect appetizer. Everyone seems to like this one. Tom Yum Kung: Spicy shrimp soup with lemongrass. A Thai classic. My only disappointment is that it was not made spicy enough. Next time I'll coerce them into adding more chilis. Thai Basil Chicken: Sautéed With red pepper, green beans, garlic, onion and the perfect thai basil. I recommend asking for extra chilis with this one. Panang Beef Curry: This dish could be the single greatest thing ever produced by the nation of Thailand. Period. End of story. Forget everything you've ever known about curries and try this one. Speaking of curries, in Thai cuisine, the word curry simply means a mixture of spices. The Thais make a whole range of curries and few bear any resemblance to the yellow "curry" that many Americans think of. So give them a try. Here's a suggestion for a fun night out with a date or some friends: In Thailand, food is almost always served "family style" with the food dishes placed in the center of the table and each person gets an empty plate and just takes what they want. The idea of each person ordering their own meal is very strange to most Thais. Thaiwat is used to serving American style; they will serve family style, but you'll have to ask. A good general rule is to order two or three more dishes than the number of people at your table. For example, if there are two of you, order 4 dishes. Ideally, you'll try to create the perfect balance of dishes: salty, spicy, sour, and sweet. Include a soup and salad in your dishes and you'll have a true masterpiece. The jasmine rice is the canvas upon which you'll create your masterpiece. Put a serving of rice on your plate. Then go for the dish of choice, placing it on the rice before you consume. Most of all... enjoy!
(4)Janell S.
We ate lunch here on a Saturday. Be advised that they don't have lunch specials on the weekend so you have to get the full meals at full meal prices. That being said the food was very good and had good flavor. We shared a shrimp in a blanket appetizer and it was served very nicely in a boat with sauce. I had the Pad Thai with chicken and tofu. It had very good flavor, a nice balance between salty and sweet with a hint of citrus overtones. The waitress was very good about customizing our orders - I have an egg allergy and they worked with me no problem. I was slightly underwhelmed with the portions. It was a nice amount, I just expected a bit more for the full meal price. On a side note, the bathrooms were also very clean and the inside was well maintained. All in all a very nice addition to the area that doesn't have nearly as much ethnic diversity as one would expect for an area of this size.
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