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BKK Family Restaurant
- 1500 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109

Thai restaurant ★3.0·$$

1500 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109, USA

3.0
Place ok to many shootings around that area rather eat somewhere safe - Ray benitez
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BKK Family Restaurant Introduce

For residents across the Lehigh Valley and greater Pennsylvania who are seeking a truly satisfying and flavorful dining experience, BKK Family Restaurant in Allentown offers a dedicated taste of Thailand. Located conveniently on Union Boulevard, this local establishment focuses on providing authentic Thai cuisine in a friendly, family-run atmosphere. It is the perfect spot for those craving the complex and vibrant flavors that Thai cooking is famous for, from the heat of a curry to the sweet and savory balance of a stir-fry.

The restaurant's menu is comprehensive, ensuring that every member of the family or group finds a dish to enjoy. Diners can explore popular dishes such as Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle, and Pad See Ew under the Noodle & Fried Rice section, or delve into the rich and aromatic Thai Curry offerings, which include Yellow, Massaman, Red, Green, Panang, and the unique Mango Curry. The core of the kitchen's philosophy is delivering fresh, well-prepared meals that serve as both comfort food and healthy options.

BKK Family Restaurant features an extensive array of proteins and specialty preparations, including a full section dedicated to Duck dishes—such as Holy Basil Duck and Three Flavor Duck—and Fish entrées, like Red Snapper Three Flavor, Holy Basil Salmon, and Red Snapper Basil. For those who prefer meatless meals, there are numerous options across the menu, supported by dedicated choices like Tofu Tod (fried tofu appetizer), Edamame, and various stir-fried entrées that can be made vegetarian, such as Pad Pak (Mixed Vegetables) and Basil Eggplant.

The menu’s breadth is impressive, starting with a wide selection of Appetizers including classics like Spring Rolls, Summer Rolls, Curry Puff, and Thai Dumplings, alongside fun additions like Crab Rangoon, Hot Wings, and Scallion Pancake. Fresh, crisp Salads such as Som Tum (Papaya Salad) and Larb (Tradition Spicy Chicken Salad) offer lighter alternatives. With options available for Lunch, Dinner, and even Dessert, BKK Family Restaurant is positioned as an all-day culinary anchor for the Allentown community, known for being a nice, chill spot with a cozy and casual atmosphere.


Location and Accessibility

BKK Family Restaurant is centrally located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, at 1500 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109, USA. This placement makes it easily accessible for customers driving from different parts of the Lehigh Valley.

The restaurant prioritizes accessibility for all patrons, offering several key features for convenience:

  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom.
  • Wheelchair accessible seating.
For vehicle owners, the location is highly convenient with both a free parking lot and free street parking available, eliminating the stress of searching for a spot before enjoying your meal. The neighborhood is a major commercial corridor, and while some public concerns about the surrounding area have been noted in broader local media (in relation to a nearby lounge operating at the same address), the restaurant itself strives to maintain a welcoming, quiet, and family-friendly dining environment for its patrons.


Services Offered

BKK Family Restaurant is dedicated to providing flexible service options to meet the needs of the Allentown community.

  • Dine-in: Customers can enjoy table service in the casual, cozy, and quiet atmosphere. The restaurant accepts reservations, making it an excellent choice for groups and family gatherings.
  • Takeout: All menu items are available for easy pickup, perfect for busy evenings or a quick lunch break.
  • Dining Options: Available for Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert, providing an all-day option for satisfying Thai cravings.
  • Payment: Major Credit Cards are accepted, ensuring a convenient payment process.


Features / Highlights

BKK Family Restaurant stands out in the Allentown dining scene due to a combination of menu diversity and a focus on customer comfort.

  • Extensive Thai Menu: Features a wide selection of curries, stir-fried entrées (including Prik Khing, Sambal, and Pad Krapow), noodle dishes, and specialty duck and fish preparations.
  • Vegetarian-Friendly: Offers a number of dedicated vegetarian options and dishes, such as Tofu Tod and Pad Pak, catering to meatless diets.
  • Comfort and Health: The menu successfully balances hearty comfort food with healthy options and small plates, accommodating various meal sizes and preferences.
  • Family-Run Atmosphere: Known by local patrons as a friendly, family-run business, providing a warm and welcoming environment.
  • Cozy Environment: The dining space is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, suitable for relaxed meals.
  • Excellent for Families: Considered good for kids and popular among family-friendly crowds.
  • Convenient Parking: Offers the ease of a free parking lot and free street parking.
  • Soup Selection: A variety of comforting soups are available, including Veggie Soup, Tom Kha Chicken, and Royale Tom Yum Shrimp.
  • Side Orders: Includes several distinct side orders such as Brown Rice, Steamed Noodle, and Sweet Coconut Rice.


Contact Information

To place a takeout order, make a reservation, or inquire about the menu, BKK Family Restaurant can be reached at:

Address: 1500 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109, USA

Phone: (835) 245-5717


What is Worth Choosing BKK Family Restaurant

BKK Family Restaurant is worth choosing for Allentown and Lehigh Valley diners because it provides a reliable, high-quality Thai experience in a welcoming setting. The sheer variety on the menu—from a classic Pad Thai to specialty Holy Basil Duck—ensures there is always something new to try or an old favorite to revisit. The emphasis on having ample vegetarian selections and accommodating dining options makes it a great choice for diverse groups and families. The friendly, family-run aspect fosters a connection with the local community that larger chain restaurants simply cannot replicate.

Customers consistently appreciate the overall dining experience, describing it as a "nice lil chill spot." The convenience factors, including table service, accepting reservations for groups, and the highly desirable free on-site parking, all contribute to a smooth and enjoyable outing. For those seeking authentic, flavorful Thai food—whether for a quick, healthy lunch or a cozy, full-service dinner—BKK Family Restaurant stands out as a dedicated and approachable local option on Union Boulevard.

BKK Family Restaurant Soup

  • Side Order

  • Brown Rice $3.00
  • Steamed Vegetable $5.00
  • Steamed Noodle $3.00
  • Steamed Jasmine Rice $2.00
  • Sweet Coconut Rice $3.00
  • Duck

  • Holy Basil Duck $25.99

    Spicy. Half boneless crispy roast duck with onion, bell peppers, chili and basil leaves.

  • Spicy Duck $25.99

    Spicy. Half boneless crispy roast duck with sautéed onion, bell peppers, pineapple chunks and tomato in homemade spicy sauce.

  • Red Curry Duck $25.99

    Spicy. Half boneless crispy roast duck with red curry, pineapple chunk, green peas, cherry tomato, bell peppers and basil leaves.

  • Three Flavor Duck $25.99

    Half boneless crispy roast duck with onion, bell peppers, scallion, cherry tomato and pineapple chunk in three flavor sauce.

  • Honey Duck $25.99

    Half boneless crispy roast duck with carrot, green peas, cashew nuts in homemade honey sauce.

  • Ginger Duck $25.99

    Half boneless crispy roast duck with young ginger, mushroom, onion, scallion, bell peppers in homemade ginger sauce.

  • Noodle & Fried Rice

  • Drunken Noodle $14.99

    Spicy. Fresh flat rice noodle with broccoli, tomato, onion, bell peppers, egg, chili and basil leaves.

  • Lo Mein $14.99

    Stir-fried egg noodle with egg, onion, scallion, carrot, bell peppers and baby corn.

  • Udon Basil $14.99

    Spicy. Stir-fried udon noodle with egg, broccoli tomato, onion, bell pepper, in chili paste.

  • Pineapple Fried Rice $14.99

    Curry powder, pineapple, onion, scallion, tomato, cashew nuts, raisins and fried shallot.

  • Thai Fried Rice $14.99

    Spicy. Authentic stir-fried white rice with egg, onion, scallion, tomato, peas and carrot.

  • Pad See Ew $14.99

    Stir-fried noodle with egg, Chinese broccoli, carrot in sweet black soy sauce.

  • Basil Fried Rice $14.99

    Spicy Thai fried rice with egg, bell pepper, chili, onion and basil.

  • Crab Meat Fried Rice $16.99

    Egg, crabmeat, onion, peas, carrot, scallion and tomato.

  • Glass Noodle $14.99

    Vermicelli, egg, napa, bean sprout, scallion and garlic sauce.

  • Pad Thai $14.99

    Stir-fried rice noodle with egg, sweet radish, scallion and bean sprouts, ground peanuts.

  • Crazy Noodle $14.99

    Spicy. Stir-fried flat noodle with broccoli, tomato, onion, bell pepper, egg, chili and basil leaves.

  • Appetizers

  • Tofu Tod (8 Pieces) $7.99

    Fried crispy tofu served with sweet chili sauce topped with ground peanut.

  • Fried Calamari $9.99

    Deep-fried calamari served with Thai sweet chili sauce.

  • Golden Shrimp $8.99

    Deep-fried shrimp in spring roll skin served with chili sauce.

  • Edamame $7.99

    Steamed soybeans.

  • Gyoza (4 Pieces) $7.99

    Steamed dumpling wrapped with shrimp, pork and scallion served with Thai dumpling sauce.

  • Summer Roll (2 Pieces) $7.99

    Vegetables and basil wrapped in rice paper.

  • Curry Puff (4 Pieces) $7.99

    Pastry dough stuffed with chicken, onion, potato, garlic, and black pepper served with cucumber sauce.

  • Chicken Satay (4 Sticks) $8.99

    Grilled marinated chicken on skewer served with peanut sauce and cucumber sauce.

  • Scallion Pancake $7.99

    Deep-fried scallion pancake served with black sauce.

  • Thai Dumpling (4 Pieces) $7.99

    Steamed wonton stuffed with onion, water chestnut, crab meat and shrimp topped with roasted garlic served with sweet soy sauce.

  • Crab Rangoon (4 Pieces) $7.99

    Deep-fried wonton stuffed with cream cheese, crab meat and scallion.

  • Hot Wings (6 Pieces) $10.99

    Deep-fried marinated chicken wings served with hot and spicy sauce.

  • Spring Roll (4 Pieces) $6.99

    Crispy rolls stuffed with cabbage, carrot, celery, and glass noodle served with plum sauce.

  • Fish

  • Red Snapper Three Flavor $22.99

    Spicy. Deep-fried red snapper, pineapple, bell pepper, onion and scallion, tomato and three flavor sauce.

  • Red Snapper Ginger $22.99

    Deep-fried red snapper fresh ginger, mushroom, onion, scallion and bell peppers and celery.

  • Holy Basil Salmon $22.99

    Spicy. Pan seared salmon with onion, bell peppers, chili and basil leaves in homemade basil sauce.

  • Red Snapper Basil $22.99

    Spicy. Deep-fried red snapper with onion, bell pepper, mushroom and basil leaves.

  • Red Snapper Garlic And Black Pepper $22.99

    Deep-fried red snapper garlic and black pepper, carrot, mushroom, onion, scallion and fried crisp garlic served over lettuces.

  • Salmon Teriyaki $22.99

    Pan seared salmon with onion, bell peppers, broccoli, and butter in teriyaki sauce.

  • Soup

  • Veggie Soup $6.00

    Vegetables in specially flavored broth.

  • Royale Tom Yum Shrimp $6.00

    Spicy. Thai spicy soup with coconut milk, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, mushroom, chili, lime juice, and cilantro.

  • Tom Kha Chicken $6.00

    Coconut milk soup with mushroom, galangal, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, chili's, and lime juice.

  • Tom Yum Shrimp $6.00

    Spicy. Classic Thai style spicy hot and sour soup with galangal root, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, Thai chili sauce, onion, mushroom, tomato, lime juice.

  • Stir-fried Entrées

  • Prik Khing $14.99

    Spicy. Sautéed with chili paste, string beans and red bell pepper.

  • Sweet And Sour $14.99

    Sautéed cucumber, tomato, pineapple, bell pepper, onion and scallion, celery.

  • Praram $14.99

    Sautéed chicken with lightly peanut sauce and steamed mixed vegetables.

  • Prik Pao With Crispy Chicken $14.99

    Spicy. Stir-fried with chili paste, onion, scallion, bell pepper, and cashew nut.

  • Spicy Bamboo $14.99

    Spicy. Sautéed bamboo shoot with red curry paste, coconut milk, string beans, bell peppers, kaffir lime leaves and basil leaves.

  • Pad Pak (Mixed Vegetables) $14.99

    Fresh mixed vegetables stir-fried with napa cabbage, broccoli, carrot, string bean, mushroom.

  • Sambal $14.99

    Spicy. Stir-fried onion, bell pepper, carrot, celery, ginger, with sambal chili sauce.

  • Cashew Nut $14.99

    Sautéed with cashew nuts, onion, scallion, bell pepper and pineapple and celery.

  • Pad Krapow $14.99

    Spicy. Stir-fried with Thai chili, garlic, onion, bell pepper, green bean, mushroom and basil leaves in brown sauce.

  • Basil Eggplant $14.99

    Spicy. Stir-fried eggplant, broccoli carrot, onion, bell pepper, basil leaves in light brown sauce.

  • Garlic And Black Pepper $14.99

    Stir-fried with garlic, carrot, mushroom, onion, scallion and fried crisp garlic.

  • Ginger $14.99

    Fresh ginger, mushroom, onion, scallion and bell peppers.

  • Salad

  • Thai Salad $7.99

    Lettuce, carrot, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and fried tofu served with house peanut dressing.

  • Beef Salad $11.99

    Spicy. Marinated steak slices served over lettuce, cucumber, onion, tomato with spicy lime vinaigrette.

  • Som Tum (Papaya Salad) $8.99

    Spicy. Shredded green papaya, shrimp, carrots, tomato, string beans, peanuts, chili's, and lime juice.

  • Larb (Tradition Spicy Chicken Salad) $9.99

    Spicy. Ground chicken with roasted rice powder, chili powder, lime juice, red onion, scallion, and cilantro.

  • Thai Curry

  • Yellow Curry $14.99

    Coconut milk, cherry tomato, pineapple chunk, carrot, onion, bell pepper.

  • Massaman Curry $14.99

    Potato, carrot, onion, roasted peanut in coconut milk with massaman curry paste.

  • Red Curry Or Green Curry $14.99

    Spicy. Slice bamboo shoots, string beans, bell peppers, kaffir lime leaves, basil leaves with coconut milk.

  • Mango Curry $14.99

    Coconut milk with ripe mango, onions, bell peppers and carrot.

  • Panang Curry $14.99

    Spicy. String bean, red bell pepper, kaffir lime leaves, in coconut milk with panang curry paste.

BKK Family Restaurant Details

  • Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

BKK Family Restaurant Photos

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BKK Family Restaurant Location

BKK Family Restaurant

1500 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109, USA

BKK Family Restaurant Reviews

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