Grandma's – American
This vibrant eatery captures the soulful essence of a family kitchen, where the air is perfumed with the bright, citrusy steam of lemongrass and the comforting aroma of golden curry puffs. The experience centers on a bold balance of heat and heart, ranging from the refreshing, zesty crunch of traditional papaya salads to the fiery, deep-flavored intensity of the signature Crying Grandma. Every bowl of aromatic noodle soup and coconut-laced broth feels like a warm embrace, inviting guests to savor the nostalgic, punchy flavors of authentic home-style cooking.
Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 https://grandmasphilly.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, gerd, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, low-fodmap, tlc, renal, volumetrics, raw-food, alkaline, detox, macrobiotic, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Tu-Th - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM, 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
- Monday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for being a solid option for a quick bite, guests appreciate the reliable experience and find the portions adequate for a casual meal. Diners highlight the straightforward atmosphere, noting it as an acceptable and convenient choice for those seeking a simple, no-fuss dining experience.
Menu
- Grandma's Salad - $11.38: Mixed Greens with Radish and Tomato, with Peanut Dressing or Cilantro Lime Dressing, Romaine Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cilantro, Carrots, Tofu, Eggs w/ Peanut Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Thai Cole Slaw - $9.26: Made to Order Cole Slaw with Cabbage, Carrots, Thai Chile, Cilantro and a Sweet and Sour Dressing. Topped with Toasted Peanuts. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Thai Papaya Salad - $12.42: Green Papaya Sizzling Lime Dressing with Peanuts topped with Crispy Shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Catfish Salad - $20.69: Cabbage, Lettuce, Onion, Sizzling Lime Dressing with Peanuts topped with Crispy Minced Catfish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Crying Grandma - $21.73: Your choice of Protein grilled with Nana's Spicy Tamarind Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Tom Kha Soup - $9.31: Coconut Cream, Onion, Garlic, Jalapeno Pepper and Mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Tom Yum Soup - $9.31: Thai Lemongrass Sweet and Sour Soup with Mushrooms, Scallion, Red Onion and Cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Kang Ron - $9.31: Coconut Soup with Glass Noodle Dry Shrimp and Mushrooms Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
- Tom Yum Noodles - $17.59: Thai Lemongrass Sweet and Sour Soup with Rice Noodles and Boiled Egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Curry Puffs - $9.31: Chicken, Potato, Onion, Curry in a Pastry Puff Wrap Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Grandma's Meatballs - $10.35: Meatballs in a sweet-savory Thai Sauce made by Grandma Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Thai Pork Dumplings - $10.35: Pork and Thai Spices wrapped in Wonton Wrappers and Deep Fried til Golden. served with our housemade dumpling sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Thai Pork Spring Rolls - $9.31: Ground pork, cabbage, carrots, and glass noodles wrapped in crispy rice paper served with sweet and sour sauce. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Satay Skewers - $9.31: Marinated Chicken Breast on skewers served Roti and Peanut Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Fried Calamari - $16.56: Fresh Fried Calamari served with a Sweet Chili Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tofu Satay Skewers - $8.28: Marinated Tofu on skewers served with Roti and Cucumber salsa Peanut Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Sriracha Wings - $11.38: Jumbo chicken wings in a Sriracha lime sauce served with fresh carrots and celery. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Grandma’s Glass Noodles Salad - $13.45: Glass Noodles with a Sweet and Spicy Dressing, Red chili, Garlic-Lime Cilantro with Romaine Lettuce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Thai Sausage - $12: Hand-made Thai Sausage with pork and Thai herbs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Grilled Sticky Rice + Pork - $14.49: Grilled sticky rice served with pork Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crispy Chive - $9.31: Sweet Chive Cake deep fried served with Housemade Dumpling Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Chicken Lettuce Wrap - $13: Ground Chicken with Romaine Lettuce Wrap with Ginger Scallion and homemade Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Fish Cake - $9.31: Coconut milk, brown sugar, bread crumbs, fish sauce, fish fillets Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Veggie Spring Rolls - $9.31: Edamame, Corn Cabbage, Carrots, and Glass Noodles Seasoned to perfection wrapped in Crispy Rice Paper served with Sweet and Sour Sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Steamed Dumplings - $10.35: Khanom Jeep (Steamed Shrimp Dumplings) Minced Pork and Shrimp Dumplings in a silky pleated wrapper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Satay Skewers - $15: Marinated Shrimp on skewers served Roti and Peanut Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Crab Rangoon - $14: Crab Puffs Grandma's Style - Combination of cream cheese, fresh crab meat, scallions onion, garlic and love Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kad Prao Chicken or Beef (Basil) - $16.56: Ground Chicken Breast or Beef with Green Beans, Red Bell Peppers, and Onions in a Sweet Thai Basil Sauce served with Jasmine Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Salmon Nom Pla - $25.82: Khanom Jeen style vermicelli with spicy coconut-based curry served with local vegetables, sprouts, and pickles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Thai Basil - $19.66: Thai Basil Stirfry (pad kra pao). Choice of Chicken or Tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crabmeat Fried Rice - $33.12: Stir-fried Jasmine Rice with Crabmeat, Egg, Onion, Carrots, String Beans, and scallions. Serve with homemade spicy lime sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spicy Bamboo - $17.54: Bamboo Shoots in a Spicy Basil Sauce. Choice of Chicken or Tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Spicy Garlic Eggplant - $19.66: Eggplant in a Spicy Garlic Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Green Curry - $20.18: Thai green curry with fresh Coriander, Makrut Lime Leaf and Peel, and Basil. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Detox
- Crispy Pork Belly (spicy) - $20.7: Crispy Pork Belly in a Tangy Spicy Basil Sauce with Jasmine Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Steak - $39.33: Thai Style New York Strip Steak Served with Sticky Rice, Onion, Lettuce Wrap and Savory Dipping Sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Panang Curry - $20.18: Rich and creamy curry with chicken, veggies and fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Khao Soi - Curry Noodles - $19.66: Thai-Northern Curry Noodles, Wonton Noodles in Curry Soup Broth with Fried Noodles on top serve with pickle. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pad Thai - Stir Fried Noodles - $17.59: Stir-Fried Rice Noodles, Tofu, Bean Sprouts, Egg, Garlic, and Red Chili, in a Tamarind Sauce topped with Peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Pad Kee Mao "Drunken Noodles" - $17.59: Stir-Fried Wide Rice Noodles, Green Beans, Onions, Bell Peppers, Red Chili, and Thai Basil Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Green Squash Curry - Beef (Special) - $19.66: Green curry with Japanese Squash and Flank Steak Slow Cooked and Simmered. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pineapple Fried Rice - $17.59: Stir-Fried Jasmine Rice with Pineapple, Carrots, String Beans, and Bell Peppers served with Cashews, topped with Egg, Onion, Tiny Crispy Shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Massaman Curry - $20.18: Fusion of Thai and Indian style curry with red curry paste, dry spices, coconut cream, meat, potatoes, onions, and peanuts. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- Ratchada Duck - $22.77: Crispy Duck Confit topped with Fresh Mango, Mixed Vegetables, Tamarind Sauce, and Fried Shallot. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Green Curry Fried Rice - $17.59: Stir-Fried Jasmine Rice with, Green Curry, Carrots, String Beans, topped with Egg, Onion. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pad Si Ew - $17.59: Stir-fried jumbo rice noodle, sweet soy sauce, carrots, Chinese broccoli and egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Massaman Curry Beef (Special) - $19.66: Steak, Massaman Curry, Pineapple, and Peanuts Served with Steamed Jasmine Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Steamed Jasmine Rice - $2.07: Steamed Jasmine Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Sauteed Veggies - $8.8: Veggies Stir-Fried with Garlic and herbs Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Sticky Rice - $3.11: Thai sticky rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Frequently Asked Questions about Grandma's
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers vegan, keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options including Pad Thai, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Kang Ron, and Grilled Sticky Rice.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Moderate ($$) pricing and a 3.0/5 rating offer a reliable experience with adequate portions for a quick, straightforward meal.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers appreciate this reliable, no-fuss spot for quick bites, noting adequate portions and a straightforward atmosphere despite its 3.0/5 rating.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Grandma's is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as indicated by the restaurant's official website at https://grandmasphilly.com/.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Grandma's offers a straightforward, no-fuss atmosphere ideal for a quick bite, featuring a vibrant, casual setting with soulfully inspired decor.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This restaurant is better suited for quick, casual meals rather than special occasions, offering a straightforward, no-fuss dining experience.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates diverse diets with vegan, gluten-free, keto, and halal options, including Pad Thai, Kang Ron, and various satays.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- With a 3.0/5 rating, this restaurant is a reliable, moderate-priced option for quick, no-fuss American-Thai fusion with extensive dietary flexibility.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the signature Crying Grandma, papaya salads, curry puffs, aromatic noodle soups, and coconut-laced broths.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit for a quick, no-fuss meal featuring signature dishes like Crying Grandma and curry puffs in a straightforward atmosphere.