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Top Thai restaurants in Arlington, United States
Top Rated Thai restaurants in Arlington
Top Reviewed Thai restaurants in Arlington
Thai Treasure Restaurant and Bar
Bangkok 54 Restaurant
Thai Select
Thai Square
Thai Noy Restaurant
Urban Thai Restaurant
Buuz Thai Eatery
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant
Thai Leaf Restaurant
Reviews
Really one of the better Thai restaurants in the area. Great selection as well as classicly seasoned with spice, sweetness, and crunch texture.
100/10 highly recommended! My partner and I came to DC for a vacation and found this amazing Thai restaurant. We went there two days in a row. The food is very authentic Thai food and the staff are very friendly and nice. We’ll be back for sure (:
Absolutely love this place. Everything is always delicious, fresh, and a great value. When they were undergoing redecorating/rebranding, I tried four or five other Thai restaurants to try to fill the gap and they were all so disappointing in comparison.
I lived in Thailand for 7 years and this restaurant is the closest most authentic food thai food I’ve ever had in the USA. It’s a very simple restaurant, but the prices are unbeatable and genuinely better than any other Thai place I’ve tried. I always come back, and I love how casual and no frills it is. Just the best in the DMV!
The best drunken noodle I ever had in a while. Highly recommended.
The noodles are just right! Portion is big. Love 🫶🏻
The noodles are just right! Portion is big. Love 🫶🏻
My absolute favorite restaurant in Virginia-- I've gone here countless times with many different people and each time, everyone is delighted. I always order the vegetarian dishes (pad see ew and the green curry). Everything I've tried here has been great. My friend gets the pad thai with chicken and she's just as obsessed.
For all Thai Thai lovers, Thai Leaf is just as delicious (owners are friends with old owners) with attentive service and the same wonderful family-owned vibes! We had the green curry, crispy pork, and pad thai and all were delicious. Prices were also very reasonable. All in all, while I miss Thai Thai, I am more than happy to enjoy Thai Leaf and look forward to coming back again.
Just have a phenomenal supper at the new Thai Leaf (opened 2 and a half weeks ago). It is a small family owned place.
We had the crispy duck, massaman curry, traditional chicken salad with roasted rice, an eggplant dish, and cashew chicken.
Prices are very, very reasonable given the high cost of other restaurants in the area and the large portion sizes at Thai Leaf. Rice also comes with the meal as opposed to other places that you have to pay extra for it. Prices ranged from $12.95 for veg entrees with rice to $16.95 for more exotic items. Portion sizes were large, in some cases almost enough for 2.
Service was very attentive and accommodating. Parking in front is free. Lunch specials are $11.95-16.95.
We had the crispy duck, massaman curry, traditional chicken salad with roasted rice, an eggplant dish, and cashew chicken.
Prices are very, very reasonable given the high cost of other restaurants in the area and the large portion sizes at Thai Leaf. Rice also comes with the meal as opposed to other places that you have to pay extra for it. Prices ranged from $12.95 for veg entrees with rice to $16.95 for more exotic items. Portion sizes were large, in some cases almost enough for 2.
Service was very attentive and accommodating. Parking in front is free. Lunch specials are $11.95-16.95.
What I needed. Great Thai food. Good service nice and clean facility. The eggplant with seafood dish was excellent
The environment was nice, menu was easy to follow, and the food came out quickly. I definitely recommend the drunken noodles with shrimp. The initial server was super sweet and attentive. Our waitress was a little disconnected from us. I asked for water twice and it wasn’t until the male server that sat us walked by that we got a refill. She didn’t really seem too interested in assisting us during the visit so that was a little disappointing because the restaurant is great besides that. I’ll come back for the food any time though! Just might do take out instead.
So delicious. Ordered a pork belly dish, Kra something. I can taste the pork and the vegetables blended well together. The rice was good and not overcooked.
Casual spot to find tasty Thai dishes. Great for grabbing a bite by yourself or with a few friends. The Pad See Eew with shrimp is on point, I highly recommend it.
Mind blowing food and wonderful service. The Thai tea has the right level of sweetness and the steak like salad was a party in our mouths. Mango sticky rice was also off the charts. Can’t wait to return!
Usually pick up food from here but decided to actually dine in this time and it will be my first and last time. The service was nonexistent. They weren’t welcoming or friendly at all and to think these are your own people….The server was on his phone the entire time and never even bothered to refill my milk tea which I actually enjoyed and emptied. And I know they give refills cause I literally saw him refilling other people’s from the pitcher earlier. The food is pretty good (both from the Thai and Mongolian menu), but it’s not worth coming back for especially to have lackluster service.
Enjoyed my meal. The service was great. You can turn up or turn down the spices. Went with a group of friends. We are and talked for awhile after the meal. No problem. Food was very good. Will go back with or without my friends.
Ordered take out from Urban thai for dinner this evening - food is pretty good. I ordered spicy string beans (kad prik ) and added tofu and broccoli. Dish is not as spicy and flavorful as other Thai restaurants. Rice was nice and fresh. I'd like to give them a try in person.
Chicken satay is one of the best I have had. Very juicy, and the dipping sauce adds the favor a lot - I think it contains peanuts inside and it is very tasty. On the other hand, the fried rice is not ideal. They might have been putting too much oil and it makes the rice moist and sloppy.
Waiters are not helpful as they seem to be sitting at other tables and doing their own businesses, not circling around and providing napkins and refills. Also, two flies were trying to crawl on my plate.
Waiters are not helpful as they seem to be sitting at other tables and doing their own businesses, not circling around and providing napkins and refills. Also, two flies were trying to crawl on my plate.
I found this spot when I lived in the area. Every time I return for any reason, it is a required stop. The crab meat fried rice is absolutely amazing. The first time my son tasted it, he asked "Poppa can I order another" before he finished the first one. Thai spicey is the level I prefer. The dish has never wavered in the quality or quantity. Paired with the Thai beer, Sincha completed a very good meal. Service slipped a bit, as I had to get the server's attention to get a couple things. Overall a good experience.
Always fresh food with fat service. Probs are small for the price, so if you're not a big eater this shouldn't be an issue. For me I typically order the mock stick with an appetizer which sets you back around $30+
A delightful culinary experience offering a wide array of flavors, complemented by attentive service and a welcoming ambiance.
Been coming here for a few years now and they recently expanded the seating into the adjoining space and they did a really good job at it. Happy hour has beers under 5 bucks and the food is slightly below area prices. If you call ahead you can get takeout pretty quick too. Definitely would recommend dinner for families, but there might be a better place in the area to catch a game.
Ordered mango sticky rice and received the tiniest serving I’ve ever seen. See photo for reference. This was two table spoons of rice and 5 pieces of mango for $10
Discovered this Thai restaurant after a year of living here, because it’s buried in a quaint little neighborhood area. I’m so glad I stopped to check it out, because it is amazing, and the food is great. The family has been running the restaurant for 25 years, and the recipes reflect it. Very worth it.
We travel alot and try Pad Thai in every city and this restaurant goes above and beyond expectations! The Thai Tea is made with real authentic tea leaf, not powder or syrup. The coconut water with coconut meat was refreshing (my favorite brand) and the Bua Loi was so warm, soft and comforting; perfect for ending the meal.
Seems my review was recently removed to keep the ratings up… There were a few duck dishes I was considering and I asked the owner if she thought any of them were crispy. She indicated the Duck Kapao was the crispiest, so I ordered it. Sadly, it was gooey, and so fatty I couldn’t eat it. I asked the owner if she could exchange that dish for something else and she said no problem. Then when she brought me my bill, she charged me full price for both dishes which I thought might have been a billing error. So I politely asked if she could adjust the bill and she indicated that the ‘kitchen could not pay for the meal, and neither could she.’ I found her response quite shocking. I won’t be back due to the lack of the quality of Thai Noy’s food, BUT also left this review due to the lack of customer service I encountered. Most thai restaurants in the area offer better food and service.
Thai Noy is my favorite Thai restaurant in the DMV. The dishes I've tried are flavorful and spicy. I often have the green curry, which is excellent! For call-in or website take-out orders, I've found the service fast -- often only a 15-minute wait time. When dining in the service is great.
The lunchtime prices are very good as well.
The lunchtime prices are very good as well.
My first time here. My mom told me that I need to try this restaurant because you can taste the wok heat in the noodles. She is right. Beef drunken noodles was excellent. Will come back to try other dishes.
Our family has been coming here for last 20 years. Great service and great food. Great prices. We went here for Easter. Ordered drinks, many appetizers and many entrees for 11 people. I did not take photos of all the appetizers and entrees. With tip it was $308. It's better to dine in smaller restaurants and mom and pop places like this than corporate chain restaurants. See my review for the exceptionally LOUSY Cheesecake Factory in Tysons. The meal was for $80 (including $5 tip) for lousy food and lousy service. I don't usually eat at chain restaurants but have gone to CF maybe once a year or every other year.
Support local family owned restaurants like Bangkok 54!
Support local family owned restaurants like Bangkok 54!
One of my fav spots! I usually stick with Green Curry but decided to get a poke bowl this time and it was phenomenal. The fish was fresh and had lots of sauce if you got a marinated option. The toppings were also fresh and delicious and the rice is always good. The prices are so reasonable, service is fast, and I always enjoy my meal.
Everything was great and nice! Walked in on a Friday night and was seated immediately. Water arrived as we sat at that was impressive. Chicken meatballs for an appetizer, hot and coated with a crunchy batter. My wife got drunken noodles with beef, and it was a large portion of both! I got the fried chili pork belly, which was a lot of crunchy fried pork belly bits mixed with peppers and the like, really good.
Undoubtedly, this is the best Thai restaurant in the DMV. They consistently serve the most authentic Thai dishes with exceptional taste and flavors. I have no complaints and highly recommend this place to everyone!
Food: Endless menu items and delicious. They offer familiar Thai dishes like Pad Thai and papaya salad and unfamiliar Thai dishes that other places don't have. What I like most about their food is that they use authentic spices and recipes that are close to the original taste.
Ambiance: Cozy and warm. The place is decorated with nostalgic Thai elements from childhood snacks, etc.
Service: Top-notch professional waitresses that go above and beyond.
Food: Endless menu items and delicious. They offer familiar Thai dishes like Pad Thai and papaya salad and unfamiliar Thai dishes that other places don't have. What I like most about their food is that they use authentic spices and recipes that are close to the original taste.
Ambiance: Cozy and warm. The place is decorated with nostalgic Thai elements from childhood snacks, etc.
Service: Top-notch professional waitresses that go above and beyond.
We tried Bangkok 54 today for lunch and ordered spicy cashew chicken and basil chicken. We got them both at the spicy level which wasn’t that spicy but still good. We preferred the cashew chicken over the basil chicken. We ordered over the phone and our order was ready within 15 mins. They also have a small Asian market next door where we got some snacks!
A good neighborhood Thai restaurant for both takeout and in-store dining, with several classic options across the menu.
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After a long week, my significant other and I came here for a nice, simple dinner for two. We have ordered DoorDash from here a few times prior, and always had solid experiences, but never dined in before.
Most of the business they receive does appear to be takeout and delivery, and there were a lot of people coming in and out. There were still a few parties seated in the small eating area, both families and couples, and the tables and interior was certainly more than nice enough. Our service was friendly and prompt, and easy to get ahold of even though she was also running takeout orders.
While the menu was expansive, we kept it simple and ordered off the Thai menu. We had Chicken Spring Rolls for the table, and I ordered for myself Chicken Pad Thai and Spring Rolls (my significant other ordered Curry). The food came out fast. The Spring Rolls were first - they were very simple, yet good. The Pad Thai was a sizable portion, and was everything I needed and dreamed of after a long week. I would have ideally liked it to be a bit spicier and pack a bit more of a punch flavor wise, but I also knew what to expect ordering one of the more 'common' dishes on the menu.
Overall a very good experience, and a restaurant I am happy to continue to support both in person and for takeout. In the future, I would be very curious to try their Mongolian Menu, or the additional entrees off the Thai menu.
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After a long week, my significant other and I came here for a nice, simple dinner for two. We have ordered DoorDash from here a few times prior, and always had solid experiences, but never dined in before.
Most of the business they receive does appear to be takeout and delivery, and there were a lot of people coming in and out. There were still a few parties seated in the small eating area, both families and couples, and the tables and interior was certainly more than nice enough. Our service was friendly and prompt, and easy to get ahold of even though she was also running takeout orders.
While the menu was expansive, we kept it simple and ordered off the Thai menu. We had Chicken Spring Rolls for the table, and I ordered for myself Chicken Pad Thai and Spring Rolls (my significant other ordered Curry). The food came out fast. The Spring Rolls were first - they were very simple, yet good. The Pad Thai was a sizable portion, and was everything I needed and dreamed of after a long week. I would have ideally liked it to be a bit spicier and pack a bit more of a punch flavor wise, but I also knew what to expect ordering one of the more 'common' dishes on the menu.
Overall a very good experience, and a restaurant I am happy to continue to support both in person and for takeout. In the future, I would be very curious to try their Mongolian Menu, or the additional entrees off the Thai menu.
Good Thai food. Not the best I’ve ever had. Some of the veggies in my curry didn’t taste the freshest. But overall, good. Service was quick and I enjoyed the unassuming atmosphere. The peanut sauce with the spring roll is to die for.
I picked up some noodles and they were all very good. Big portions snd the price is not bad. Will go back again.
We got takeout on a Friday night - ordering online was super easy and the service was quick. We got the basil chicken and chicken pad Thai - both were delicious!! They had a good amount of spice and portion sizes were GREAT. Honestly we loved that there were no filler veggies in the basil chicken - we love our protein over here. Would definitely come back and try another dish!
I order on door dash and everything was good. 2 things bother me during my dinner it was the portion of the mango rice was tiny for the price. The second things was that the mango was too ripe (see picture) or not good to serve because under the mango it was very brown ... The other food was good but this nope
So, so sad to write this honest review on what I've considered my favorite Thai place for more than 2 decades!
I've celebrated birthdays here, met a bunch of friends, shared food, laughter and made memories here, too. Unfortunately, that changed a few years ago when a rat (yes a big rat) ran through the restaurant under the tables while a friend and I ate there!!! I took a break from the place for some years (plus I had moved to another state) but I went back because honestly I like their food.
Last January I took my sister there for her birthday and the service was bad and we saw a roach crawling on the wall 😩😩😩
Forward to some months later I did takeout and today did takeout again. The service is worse and no matter how much I like their food it isn't even the same quality anymore. It's time that I seriously hunt for a replacement.
Bangkok used to be much much better than it is now. Sad truth!
Forgot to take photos before finishing my soup.
I've celebrated birthdays here, met a bunch of friends, shared food, laughter and made memories here, too. Unfortunately, that changed a few years ago when a rat (yes a big rat) ran through the restaurant under the tables while a friend and I ate there!!! I took a break from the place for some years (plus I had moved to another state) but I went back because honestly I like their food.
Last January I took my sister there for her birthday and the service was bad and we saw a roach crawling on the wall 😩😩😩
Forward to some months later I did takeout and today did takeout again. The service is worse and no matter how much I like their food it isn't even the same quality anymore. It's time that I seriously hunt for a replacement.
Bangkok used to be much much better than it is now. Sad truth!
Forgot to take photos before finishing my soup.
Very high quality Thai food in the Westover/Dominion Hills area of Arlington. It's our go to Thai place and we have eaten Thai all over the world. Always great food which is well prepared.
Lunch specials are priced right. App portions are definitely small but for 14$ you can’t beat it. Thai ice tea is definitely on the pricy side, $5
We decided to try to this place just to be cute. We wanted to try a different Thai spot from our usual place just to see what else is out there.
Not sure if I would order from here again.
Rice seems kind of stale. Drunken noodles are decent. Shumai was not good at all. Prob the least desirable item we ordered. The Penang curry is ok as well. It’s not a fantastic meal but a decent meal.
Not sure if I would order from here again.
Rice seems kind of stale. Drunken noodles are decent. Shumai was not good at all. Prob the least desirable item we ordered. The Penang curry is ok as well. It’s not a fantastic meal but a decent meal.
Stopped here based on the reviews. Dined in and it's a cute mom and pop restaurant. Glad I did. The food is excellent. Ordering more to go. I ordered the Pad See Ew as my dine in order and the Pansang Curry Thai to go and enjoy for dinner tonight. Free parking is in a lot in front of a Chinese Takeout
I am a big fan of Thai food and went to this place, expecting some real, genuine Thai as it was recommended by a local. The food is really too mediocre. Ordered combo platter comprising Phad Thai and chicken curry. Phad Thai had too much fish sauce in it, and curry had too much sugar. White rice that came with it was turning quite hard and tasted as if it had been cooked a while ago. I have been to many Thai food joints in various countries, but food here lacks the authentic taste of Thai. Disappointed.
Our Thai friends introduced us to this restaurant, they see their food as real Thai Street food.
Me and my husband loving it, this is our third time at the Urban Thai restaurant. It’s located in a very nice street, the restaurant is a cute and cozy place to dine in, meanwhile, their food is great. Today we ordered to meals both were so delicious, me and my husband finished the whole plates.
We first ordered spring rolls, they were acceptable, we used to eat really super delicious spring rolls in other Thai places but this was acceptable.
My drink (homemade lemonade) was really good, a bit pricey but it was good. Although my husband’s drinks were a bit warm or not enough cold, the waitress was super nice tried to help but it seems all the drinks (beers) they had for tonight was not really cold.
Me and my husband loving it, this is our third time at the Urban Thai restaurant. It’s located in a very nice street, the restaurant is a cute and cozy place to dine in, meanwhile, their food is great. Today we ordered to meals both were so delicious, me and my husband finished the whole plates.
We first ordered spring rolls, they were acceptable, we used to eat really super delicious spring rolls in other Thai places but this was acceptable.
My drink (homemade lemonade) was really good, a bit pricey but it was good. Although my husband’s drinks were a bit warm or not enough cold, the waitress was super nice tried to help but it seems all the drinks (beers) they had for tonight was not really cold.
Kind staff, good price for lunch prix fixe, good seatings available for one, and authentic food imho!
Chicken Pad Thai was delicious. Chicken was tender and moist and the sauce wasnt too sweet like many of the restaurants. And the noodle was well cooked and had good texture. I will go back again to try other dish. Service was great too.
Sawatdee was a favorite of my husband when he lived on Clarendon several years ago. On a trip to Arlington, we tried this spot for lunch for old times sake. We ordered way too much for lunch but everything was great. The spring rolls were average, the veggie potstickers had a ton of flavor and were fried/seared perfectly. The green curry was good but the veggies inside the curry were so tender and flavorful. The best broccoli I’ve ever had! The drunken noodles had a kick but it was perfect for me since I like spice. I’d definitely come back and try other dishes on their plentiful menu.
I have had oh so many Thai dishes over the years… I ordered the pepper steak from Thai Noy tonight after eating hospital food for the last 2 days. I have never been so disappointed - to the point of disgust - as I am with Thai Noy at this moment.
My wife and I were so excited to have real flavor again after bland hospital food while we welcomed our third child into this world…
The Pepper steak was bland, had no life to it, the meat was grey, not brown, or any pink, or anything remotely appetizing… it was grey and tough. The sauce was brown and oozy with zero flavor, the vegetables were mushy and had no life - let alone any flavor to them.
I cannot express how bad this dish was. If I could give a lower score, I would. Give me hospital food 10/10 over this trash.
My wife and I were so excited to have real flavor again after bland hospital food while we welcomed our third child into this world…
The Pepper steak was bland, had no life to it, the meat was grey, not brown, or any pink, or anything remotely appetizing… it was grey and tough. The sauce was brown and oozy with zero flavor, the vegetables were mushy and had no life - let alone any flavor to them.
I cannot express how bad this dish was. If I could give a lower score, I would. Give me hospital food 10/10 over this trash.
Great place to eat with delicious food, fun drinks, and great apps. A bit pricey but overall good!
Had fried calamari, fried tofu, and the drunken noodles with beef. Everything was cooked well and seasoned well, too. I kept seeing other people get these large dumplings, which looked like empanadas, and I missed out on ordering them as they looked really good, we'll have to remember for next time.
Loved this place! Very well situated— about 10min walk from Crystal Gateway Marriott. Excellent atmosphere. Waiters are attentive but not over the top; straight to the point, yet kind, customer service, and I appreciate that, especially on business trips. Ordered the pork and crab dumplings as starter and fried tofu Pad Thai as main course, both finger licking good. Fresh ingredients and generous portions. Added veggie spring rolls to go, and was very surprised these are fried and not the traditional spring roll, but not a show stopper. I actually look forward to try them for dinner. Paid $35 for all three, including tip. Would recommend and will absolutely come back.
my family just discovered this place 2 weeks ago and we've already visited 3 times!! really fresh food, really welcoming and understanding service from employees, and affordable.
we’re obsessed with the papaya salad, cashew chicken, and gai kau noodles!
we’re obsessed with the papaya salad, cashew chicken, and gai kau noodles!
Excellent service. Good food. Nice Plates. Coming to this location for a long time. Quality has always been great. Tum Yum Kai soup is what brings me back to this location. You don't see this massive soup. Usually in small portions.
Came to visit my sister in Arlington and decided to eat here. Staff were nice and service good. Thai bubble tea was good for 3.50 and the appetizers were also really good; small portion but good. Pineapple fried rice was kinda bland and just ok! Kinda disappointed!
Classic Thai restaurant with all the staples. This restaurant is also interesting since they only have one "spice level" denoted by a chili pepper next to the dish. These dishes have the perfect amount of spice.
I really enjoyed the Drunken Noodles, but their curries and Pad See Ew were also delicious. Can't wait to try their duck rolls the next time I go!
The restaurant usually isn't too busy with a large interior and outside seating too
I really enjoyed the Drunken Noodles, but their curries and Pad See Ew were also delicious. Can't wait to try their duck rolls the next time I go!
The restaurant usually isn't too busy with a large interior and outside seating too
Truly a magical place to enjoy authentic Thai and Mongolian food. The taste is as real as it gets for the foodies and same alike. The aura of the place is warm and welcoming and the staff and the people are always friendly and professional. As one would wonder, the experiences between people are best shared over great meals and this place has it all. Bring your friends and bring your family to have a wonderful time to pass the time. We will be back for again and again. Thank you.
My native Thai dining companion says that it was all fantastic, although the satay was a little dry. Which is a damn fine endorsement. Oddly, wasn't as spicy as I'd hoped for, but that's often a local adaptation. Overall, very nice. The mango sweet sticky rice was fantastic. Who am I kidding? I'd drive here again to eat and grab some food to go from the adjoining market. If you like authentic Thai, then it's the real deal.
If you're looking for a taste of authentic Mongolian cuisine, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. The vibe might be on the smaller side, but it's clean and comfortable, providing a cozy atmosphere for your meal. The food is undeniably the standout feature here - delicious and bursting with flavors that transport you straight to Mongolia. Overall, if you're a fan of Mongolian cuisine or just looking for something new and exciting to try, this spot is a must-visit.
Tip: It's a little chilly inside, so make sure to wear layers.
Tip: It's a little chilly inside, so make sure to wear layers.
Our Thai food destination! We go sometimes more than once a week. Food and service are amazing. You need to try the sun dried beef appetizer! I tried between 10 and 15 plates and maybe one or two were good but not my taste.
I visited Thai Treasure twice for dinner in the last week and both times were great experiences. The staff are truly friendly as well as professional. The space itself is upper scale in the decor. I really like that the food menu specified the region of Thailand it originates from. The bar area is the perfect size to fit the restaurant and has two televisions. I noticed top shelf liquors and somewhat unobtainium like Blantons easily seen on the shelves. I ordered a classic Old Fashioned and it was exactly as I would expect....delicious. My husband ordered "The Dude" and it was also very good. The steamed dumplings were the perfect appetizer for two....though one extra dumpling to make it an even six would have been even better. We ordered the Pad Thai and Lava Beef for entrees. Both were very flavorful and complimented the sweet and savory cravings we came in to satisfy. We would definitely come back. The location is decent for street parking and was not crowded for an early dinner on a Saturday night. Thanks for a great experience! :-)
Thai Treasure Restaurant & Bar is located in the Ballston area in Arlington, VA and is literally a 15 minute walk from Ballston Quarter.
Dumplings are my weakness and the veggie dumplings were flavorful and beautifully crafted. Adding the chili sauce kicked up the heat factor and didn’t over power the dumplings.
The Pad Thai Chicken was a crowd pleaser among the Yelp NoVa elite squad.
And no Thai meal is complete without having a glass of Thai Ice Tea to wash it down. I should have took a cup to go, but you know there’s always next time. 😋
Dumplings are my weakness and the veggie dumplings were flavorful and beautifully crafted. Adding the chili sauce kicked up the heat factor and didn’t over power the dumplings.
The Pad Thai Chicken was a crowd pleaser among the Yelp NoVa elite squad.
And no Thai meal is complete without having a glass of Thai Ice Tea to wash it down. I should have took a cup to go, but you know there’s always next time. 😋
Disappointing. Appetizers were tiny, but prices did not reflect that. Look at the pictures of the crab rangoon of how small they are. We ordered to go, so maybe the to go is smaller. The curry dishes were very watery and flavor was lacking. Also, the website promises a discount if you order over $100. They told us we ordered from Google, even though we ordered from their website. I do not recommend this place.
I think I found another awesome restaurant in VA! I ordered catfish & eggplant with spicy sauce, seafood soup in lemongrass broth, and Kaeng som that sour and spicy soup. They are so DELICIOUS ! The layers of flavors are incredible. It's not just spicy or sweet. Definitely, I want to go back and try other dishes😋
Their green curry is really yummy! I didn’t love anything else though. Pad See Ew wasn’t that great, and the eggplant tempura had zero flavor. That being said the service was good and so was the curry
Family owned and operated with street parking right out front! What more could you ask for? Well, it gets better so stay in your seat! They have DAILY specials and happy hour as well.
We had dinner here and it was phenomenal and got to meet the super sweet owner and her amasing daughters who both operate the restaurant and bar. I HIGHLY reccomend The special TT pad Thai, it was extremely delicious with mum's chili oil. 10/10
Tom Kha soup: 10/10 it was perfect for a rainy day and loved it with some rice
Nature roll: a summer roll with tofu 9/10
Lava beef: sautéed beef, peppers and pineapple 9/10 I really loved the pineapple together with the beef
Satay chicken skewers: 10/10 JUICY & DELISH
Passionate drink:10/10 absolutely loved it and was so cute
Thai tea: a classic and sooooo good
Overall will 100% be back here. It was great food, aesthetically pleasing and very easy to get to/from the highway.
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We had dinner here and it was phenomenal and got to meet the super sweet owner and her amasing daughters who both operate the restaurant and bar. I HIGHLY reccomend The special TT pad Thai, it was extremely delicious with mum's chili oil. 10/10
Tom Kha soup: 10/10 it was perfect for a rainy day and loved it with some rice
Nature roll: a summer roll with tofu 9/10
Lava beef: sautéed beef, peppers and pineapple 9/10 I really loved the pineapple together with the beef
Satay chicken skewers: 10/10 JUICY & DELISH
Passionate drink:10/10 absolutely loved it and was so cute
Thai tea: a classic and sooooo good
Overall will 100% be back here. It was great food, aesthetically pleasing and very easy to get to/from the highway.
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Food was very fusion that it almost has nothing Thai left (should have called Thai-inspired food or something). Lunch special doesn’t worth that much. Ordering other menu won’t differ in terms of price. Otherwise everything else was great. Our server was a bit confused throughout the meal but it was decent overall. Great decoration though!
My friends and I decided to check out Buuz for dinner. After looking at the menu, we really couldn't decide what to eat so we decided to order a bunch of appetizers to share. The server recommended a number of the dumplings and we added in the deep fried green beans, curry puffs and the air-dried beef. One of my friends had the wonton soup also. My favorite were the Mongolian beef steamed dumplings. We all wanted to eat more but there was just no room left in our bellies. We were so happy! Definitely recommend!
The fresh spring rolls with shrimp from here are great!!! The cilantro is a wonderful flavor addition. A couple of weeks ago, I ate chicken fresh spring rolls with chicken from a *different* Thai place and they were nothing compared to these (only had lettuce, chicken and carrots). The only thing I would add to the spring rolls with shrimp is more shrimp!!!
The curry puffs are good but fried a little too long for my liking. My husband's spicy chicken fried rice with shrimp was great but again, need more shrimp (there were only 3, so you may want to ask for extra if you order this add-on). His food container was filled to the top like it should be (and is what we're used to receiving), but mine wasn't, so I was a little disappointed about that.
Last but not least, my garlic chicken was good, but didn't have as much garlic flavor as what I'm used to from similar restaurants. The vegetables were definitely fresh tasting and not overcooked, so I was pleased.
The restaurant is in a small shopping strip; not a lot of parking out front but perhaps there's more parking in the back. Also, they have a nice patio area for those who want to eat outside.
The curry puffs are good but fried a little too long for my liking. My husband's spicy chicken fried rice with shrimp was great but again, need more shrimp (there were only 3, so you may want to ask for extra if you order this add-on). His food container was filled to the top like it should be (and is what we're used to receiving), but mine wasn't, so I was a little disappointed about that.
Last but not least, my garlic chicken was good, but didn't have as much garlic flavor as what I'm used to from similar restaurants. The vegetables were definitely fresh tasting and not overcooked, so I was pleased.
The restaurant is in a small shopping strip; not a lot of parking out front but perhaps there's more parking in the back. Also, they have a nice patio area for those who want to eat outside.
My date and I tried this place out for the first time last night and it was decent. I’m always honest and fair in my opinion on reviews but it was way too cold in the dining room for my date and I. Honestly, if we haven’t already ordered I would of left but I didn’t want to be rude. It was like 20 degrees outside and it was about 66 inside the restaurant. We both were basically cold for the whole experience. I would recommend you to get your food to go and not dine in during the winter. The food was good and tasty. It’s a mixture of Thai, Chinese and Mongolian my date told me. If the staff asks you for the different menu it’s the Mongolian dishes menu. We realized that too late and they have tasty dishes on that menu. Loved the healthy options section on the menu. Again, I would go back here but I get it to go. Good food and friendly staff with a clean restroom too.
Hometown hole in the wall. Great people, great food. Not a single noodle unsauced in the pad see-ew, the crispiest tilapia and a sauce you'll want to douse everything in.
I'm not normally a huge fan of Thai, but this place is absolutely exceptional. From the outside, this place looks very understated. On the inside, it's beautifully decorated, with excellent food presentation. The environment is nice and quiet, great for a date night or meeting (if you care to hear the other person).
The soups are bar none the best I've had in any circumstance. The food is delicious and moderate in portion size. Most everything is spicy, but just enough to enhance the flavors. The overall variety and blend of flavors is truly fantastic and complex, and not something easily replicated at home. One of my favorites here is the Sapporo on draft. This is an unusual treat that keeps me coming back.
Service is good as well. Always attentive and pleasant and thankfully not too overbearing.
Two big thumbs up to Sawatdee. I highly recommend this place, especially for an in-person visit.
The soups are bar none the best I've had in any circumstance. The food is delicious and moderate in portion size. Most everything is spicy, but just enough to enhance the flavors. The overall variety and blend of flavors is truly fantastic and complex, and not something easily replicated at home. One of my favorites here is the Sapporo on draft. This is an unusual treat that keeps me coming back.
Service is good as well. Always attentive and pleasant and thankfully not too overbearing.
Two big thumbs up to Sawatdee. I highly recommend this place, especially for an in-person visit.
Wow, I was blown away by how delicious the food was here. I am furious at myself for having lived in Arlington for many years and never went here. The lunch special was only $8 for a delicious entree, tasty lemongrass soup, and a spring roll. I highly recommend this place. I plan on returning to find out if lunch was a fluke or are dinner entrees just as satisfying.