Peppy Thai Deli

We have always loved Peppy Thai Deli ever since it opened. We have always been addicted to their dry noodles that my tita used to send our driver to their first branch in Sambag just to have this for lunch. Every time we are home, we try to make it a point to visit Peppy Thai.

The new branch in Plazuela Iloilo is a very far image from the simple hut in Sambag when they started years ago. It may no longer feel like the whole-in-the-wall type of restaurant but the food is still comforting and I'm quite surprised that the price increase is of acceptable range despite the more commercialized location.

The set up is similar to a turo-turo and some of the food has been cooked in batches already. There are dishes however that they cook only when you order. After ordering at the counter, we were given these buri hats which will serve as our table number.

I had my staple of Red Beef Curry (89 PHP). It is placed in a very small bowl but you'll be surprised to see that is actually full of beef and not much extenders. The beef was vary tender and the curry paste was well balanced with the coconut milk. The curry was not too strong with just a touch of sweetness and evened out by the lemongrass. 

Titit had Pandan Chicken (45 PHP) and Choking opted for the Pork Barbecue (34PHP). These were both served per cut/stick. The pork had a very good kick as well.

Khiao (34 PHP) is another one of out favorites. These are deep fried pork wontons served with sweet chili sauce. The wonton has good crunch as you bite into it. It was richly filled with very taste ground pork. I enjoyed the textures of crunchy and soft on the khiao as well as the flavors of sweet and spicy.

Khao Phat served with egg (75 PHP) is best accompanied by the earlier mentioned dishes. You have an option of ordering this without the fried egg as what we have done in the past. For some reason, I find my meal at Peppy Incomplete without this fried rice.

Our favorite Dry Noodles or Kwi Tien Nam usually arrives last as it is being made as you order. It is rightful indeed that this is the last one as it serves as the great climax of a good meal. There is another version of this dish at Peppy that is served with soup but I prefer the dried one. The bowl is filled with rice noodles with some sugar, sliced pork, liver, veggies, peanuts and a little bit of chili. Each component plays around your mouth with the variety of textures and flavors. 

I like Peppy because some of the dishes they serve are not the usual ones we see in Thai restaurants. The food will always be comforting. I hope they can serve the food warm thought but I'm pretty sure that if they do that, prices will get higher. 


Peppy will always be on my list on where to eat when in Iloilo.


Peppy Thai Deli is located at the GF Plazuela Iloilo Diversion Road Mandurriao.


P.S. I hope they serve milk tea soon though. Do try their dried squid as well.