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Chic destination serving noodles, curries & fried rice for lunch & dinner in a contemporary setting.
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Address: 5517 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Phone: (717) 695-9889
Website: http://chalitsthaibistro.com/
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Chalit’s Thai Bistro | Located in Mechanicsburg
… Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. (717) 695-9889 (717) 695-9879. Hours of operation. LUNCH DINNER. Monday. 11AM – 2PM 4PM – 9PM. Tuesday. 11AM – 2PM 4PM – …
Menu | Chalit’s Thai Bistro
Dinner Menu, Specials, Catering, Thai Tapas, Half order available with Lunch Menu, Buddha Dumplings 8 / 4.5, Steamed chicken potstickers served with mild green …
Contact | Chalit’s Thai Bistro
5517 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. (717) 695-9889 (717) 695-9879. Hours of operation. LUNCH DINNER. Monday. 11AM – 2PM 4PM – 9PM. Tuesday.
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Anthony Camina
Stopped in for dinner. Staff was friendly but warned that they were booked because of reservations but could seat us if we would be done after an hour. It was no problem so we agreed. The interior was beautiful and atmosphere was sophisticated with genuine thai decor. The food also came out quickly and was beautiful to look at. I liked the touch of adding ground peanuts on top of the pad thai with lime. However the pad thai was way too sweet compared to what I had regularly in Thailand. The padseeiu was better but still on the sweet side. The broth in my Tom yum was excellent but adding quartered button mushrooms took away from the dish. You are supposed to use straw mushrooms or at least sauté and slice the button mushrooms so you don’t have chunks of Styrofoam floating in the otherwise flavorful broth. This place was good but needs a few tweaks to be great.
Also, for a place that was supposed to be booked for the evening there were at least a quarter of the restaurant full of empty tables most of the time we were there. Perhaps only allowing for a percentage of reservations on the weekend would be a better business model.
… moreAlso, for a place that was supposed to be booked for the evening there were at least a quarter of the restaurant full of empty tables most of the time we were there. Perhaps only allowing for a percentage of reservations on the weekend would be a better business model.
Lexi Mediavilla
Chalits Thai Bistro quickly became one of our go-to spots. I love their cucumber salad, the Thai tea is so good, and honestly the quality of the food never misses. We have so many favorite appetizers and dishes at this point. The staff is genuinely kind and welcoming. You really can’t go wrong with Chalits.
… moreAvin Patel
I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant, primarily because of the service. Our server never informed us about the kitchen’s last call, which is something most restaurants normally communicate to their tables as a courtesy. When we later asked about ordering additional food, we were told that the kitchen was already closed.
What made the situation worse was the server’s response. Instead of acknowledging the lack of communication, he rudely replied that he “didn’t know we were planning to order more food.” That response was both dismissive and unprofessional. As guests sitting at a table, it should not be our responsibility to guess when the kitchen is closing. A simple last-call notification would have avoided the entire situation.
The attitude of the server made it clear that he simply didn’t care about the customer experience. Rather than trying to help or apologize for the misunderstanding, he seemed annoyed that we even asked.
Good food can bring customers in, but service is what makes them come back. Unfortunately, the lack of basic communication and the rude attitude we encountered completely ruined the experience for us.
I hope management takes this feedback seriously and ensures that staff are trained to communicate last calls and treat customers with basic respect.
… moreWhat made the situation worse was the server’s response. Instead of acknowledging the lack of communication, he rudely replied that he “didn’t know we were planning to order more food.” That response was both dismissive and unprofessional. As guests sitting at a table, it should not be our responsibility to guess when the kitchen is closing. A simple last-call notification would have avoided the entire situation.
The attitude of the server made it clear that he simply didn’t care about the customer experience. Rather than trying to help or apologize for the misunderstanding, he seemed annoyed that we even asked.
Good food can bring customers in, but service is what makes them come back. Unfortunately, the lack of basic communication and the rude attitude we encountered completely ruined the experience for us.
I hope management takes this feedback seriously and ensures that staff are trained to communicate last calls and treat customers with basic respect.
Molly Kate Photography
We’ve been searching for a great Thai restaurant for a while, and Chalit’s has checked all the boxes and then some. We love their Pad Thai and have enjoyed many other dishes on the menu as well.I have never had anything I did not like! I especially appreciate being able to choose the level of spice in some of the dishes.
The staff has always been kind and helpful without being overbearing, which we really value. It’s nice to be able to sit and chat without being interrupted. The atmosphere is calm and classy while still feeling relaxed and welcoming.
… moreThe staff has always been kind and helpful without being overbearing, which we really value. It’s nice to be able to sit and chat without being interrupted. The atmosphere is calm and classy while still feeling relaxed and welcoming.
Sylvia Chang
Delicious food, friendly staff, and cool interior decoration! We showed up at 8pm on a Friday night. Easy (and free) parking, no wait time. Very spacious and comfortable atmosphere. We ordered Tom Kha chicken soup, Thai ice tea with lime, Drunken noodles, and green curry. We had our spice level set at 2-3 out of 10 (3 was the medium hot) and it was plentiful hot! We had to adjust to the taste of the Thai ice tea with lime at first but we eventually grew to like it– especially when it starts getting hot after eating spicy food! Everything else was delicious! Great food portion! We walked out feeling super full! Would come back again!
… moreMonique Wills
Food was delicious great presentation and flavor, interior is pretty and service was good. I had lunch there and they offer half portions of appetizers which I thought was very thoughtful as you may not have the room or convenience to take away leftovers.
… moreDhruval patel
Very poor service. Our server never informed us that the kitchen was about to close or gave any last call for orders. When we asked to order more food, he rudely responded that he “didn’t know we were planning to order more.” The response was dismissive and unprofessional. A simple heads-up about the kitchen closing would have easily avoided the situation. Instead, the server came across as rude and uninterested in providing good service, which really ruined the overall dining experience.
… morekevin clancy
Large, kind of overwhelming menu but lots of good options. I thoroughly enjoyed the Chalors pineapple fried rice with chicken. I enjoy spicy food, but I’m thankful I went with medium with the waitress asked what spice level I wanted. I thoroughly enjoyed the dinner. Chicken, veggies, rice, and pineapple were soo flavorful and delicious!! Portions were of a good/hearty size! My wife ordered the pad Thai with shrimp and she was not as much of a fan of hers as I was of mine. Specials sounded good too, but many of them included some type of seafood and I was not interested in that tonight. Decor in the restaurant was nice too.
… moreImraan Ayub
Calling this a Thai restaurant is an insult to Thai food.
The highlight of the evening was the beer I brought myself. They offered a chilled glass and for a moment I thought we might be in capable hands. That was the high point.
They present themselves as an authentic Cali-Thai spot. What arrives is Thai food that has been reconstructed and reprocessed into something unrecognisable.
The server came by once after the mains were dropped and then not again until the bill arrived. Our chicken satay never appeared. I wanted to ask about the papaya salad, which arrived with no peanuts, but there was never a moment to do it. I asked for chilli sauce instead, just to see what would come out. It was from a bottle. That told me everything.
The papaya salad was fully mixed with chopped iceberg lettuce so it was soggy with no texture. No peanuts. No shrimp crackers. No lime. Two mystefragments of green bean. The carrots dominated the dish. It was essentially a carrot salad pretending to be papaya with a sweet, slightly stale dressing.
I ordered the pineapple fried rice as a litmus test. Pineapple, rice, tofu should be hard to offend with. The tofu was burnt and overcooked. The peas didn’t just taste freezer-burnt, they looked it. I knew something was off as soon as the plate came out. The carrots were cut into perfectly uniform little cubes, i.e., frozen. The green onion was nowhere to be found. The pineapple was warm but never caramelised. Nothing tasted freshly prepared. It tasted reheated.
My friend’s green curry wasn’t green. The brown rice looked burnt. I didn’t need to taste it.
I have worked in a Thai kitchen. I’ve cooked on the street in Thailand. You don’t need to order half the menu to understand what a kitchen is doing. I actually felt bad that this was my friend’s first experience of papaya salad, and a bit sorry for the other tables happily eating, unaware of how far off the mark the food really was.
I noticed the owner invites one-star reviewers to tour the kitchen. I would gladly take that tour. I’ll bring a handful of fresh peppercorns, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lemongrass, and Thai basil so we can have a brief discussion about what real aromatics look and smell like before they hit a pan. I can even leave behind a proper chilli oil recipe and a decent satay oil recipe while we’re at it. It would be a useful contrast to whatever came out of the bulk spice aisle back there.
If you have a passport, this is an easy pass. This is Thai food for people who think soy sauce is a complete flavor and doesn’t need anything else.
Do not come here expecting authentic Thai cuisine.
… moreThe highlight of the evening was the beer I brought myself. They offered a chilled glass and for a moment I thought we might be in capable hands. That was the high point.
They present themselves as an authentic Cali-Thai spot. What arrives is Thai food that has been reconstructed and reprocessed into something unrecognisable.
The server came by once after the mains were dropped and then not again until the bill arrived. Our chicken satay never appeared. I wanted to ask about the papaya salad, which arrived with no peanuts, but there was never a moment to do it. I asked for chilli sauce instead, just to see what would come out. It was from a bottle. That told me everything.
The papaya salad was fully mixed with chopped iceberg lettuce so it was soggy with no texture. No peanuts. No shrimp crackers. No lime. Two mystefragments of green bean. The carrots dominated the dish. It was essentially a carrot salad pretending to be papaya with a sweet, slightly stale dressing.
I ordered the pineapple fried rice as a litmus test. Pineapple, rice, tofu should be hard to offend with. The tofu was burnt and overcooked. The peas didn’t just taste freezer-burnt, they looked it. I knew something was off as soon as the plate came out. The carrots were cut into perfectly uniform little cubes, i.e., frozen. The green onion was nowhere to be found. The pineapple was warm but never caramelised. Nothing tasted freshly prepared. It tasted reheated.
My friend’s green curry wasn’t green. The brown rice looked burnt. I didn’t need to taste it.
I have worked in a Thai kitchen. I’ve cooked on the street in Thailand. You don’t need to order half the menu to understand what a kitchen is doing. I actually felt bad that this was my friend’s first experience of papaya salad, and a bit sorry for the other tables happily eating, unaware of how far off the mark the food really was.
I noticed the owner invites one-star reviewers to tour the kitchen. I would gladly take that tour. I’ll bring a handful of fresh peppercorns, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lemongrass, and Thai basil so we can have a brief discussion about what real aromatics look and smell like before they hit a pan. I can even leave behind a proper chilli oil recipe and a decent satay oil recipe while we’re at it. It would be a useful contrast to whatever came out of the bulk spice aisle back there.
If you have a passport, this is an easy pass. This is Thai food for people who think soy sauce is a complete flavor and doesn’t need anything else.
Do not come here expecting authentic Thai cuisine.
Eugenia Russell Hargrove
BYOB Chalit’s Thai Bistro offers a relaxed Cali Asian atmosphere and has served tasty popular foods since 2009.
I couldn’t resist Pad Thai, the stir-fried noodle dish that is Thailand’s National dish. Vietnamese spring rolls (Gõi cuôn) with dipping sauce look too pretty to eat, but are a refreshing appetizer.
Still excellent service and attention to detail after sixteen years serving the Harrisburg community.
… moreI couldn’t resist Pad Thai, the stir-fried noodle dish that is Thailand’s National dish. Vietnamese spring rolls (Gõi cuôn) with dipping sauce look too pretty to eat, but are a refreshing appetizer.
Still excellent service and attention to detail after sixteen years serving the Harrisburg community.