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    Bua Thai

    4.2 (206 reviews)
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    Open • 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    L3. Drunken Noodle
    Eastie T.

    Best Panang Curry in the DMV! Wifey frequents this place and I got take out a couple of times. Somehow never tried the Panang curry until today, though the 'Tofu Panang with Thai Spice' is her go-to dish here. And realized this is the best Panang curry I have had in a while and in the area. Drunken noodles were great too! P.S : Pictures from lunch last Friday

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    Janice T.

    Food was delicious! The service was great as well. We went on Saturday afternoon, I was surprised how slow the day was them but they had a ton of door dash orders so I guess it makes up for it. We ordered papaya salad, shrimp lumpia, spicy calamari and pad see ew. Portions were perfect for one person. The spicy calamari wasn't really spicy, sliced jalapeños were in it but I don't think it really added any heat. The calamari came with a subtle sweet sauce, really tasty. The papaya salad had tomatoes, green beans and peanuts so be aware if you have allergies. The main course pad see ew was delicious!! Perfect sauce, noodle cooked perfectly and enough for 2, imo. This is also a super cute place. The decor was cute and colorful. Perfect place for a group or by yourself to eat. Trendy spot to hang out with friends and eat good food. All in all it was a great place to eat in and everything was perfect.

    Thai friend rice!
    Bhavna C.

    Thai fried rice.. It's a hole in the wall kind of place. Loved its location and food was yum and very economical. Went twice in the last 2weeks and enjoyed the experience. Will surely go back. Service was amazing. The appetizers were delish too!

    Tom Yum Soup 
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    J E.

    While I was in the area I stopped in to get carry-out for dinner. Service was fast and friendly. The restaurant has an interesting/homely feel inside. Their menu is pretty big and laid out nicely in many categories. I opted for some chicken KaProw, Chicken Pad See Ew, Chicken Basil Fried Rice, and Chicken Tom Yum and I have to say that it was all outstanding! The soup was one of the best I've had, the broth had a really nice, fresh, lemony flavor from the lemon grass (unfortunately, there was a couple of large piece of lemongrass stalk in the soup, but it was easy to spot and remove) and the spice level was excellent! The flavors of the stir fried items was spot-on and had that "flame kissed" flavoring to them. Definitely would recommend stopping in... Really good Thai eats here!!

    A4. Bikini Shrimp (5 pieces)
    Trendy D.

    This place is really good!! I live the idea of the different bento style boxes. I got the Chicken Drunken Noodle Box and Bikini shrimp. Wasn't a huge fan of the bikini shrimp but I loved everything else. The box gives you a variety of options to try which I love. Service is a bit slow and I went on a Thursday night. It seems there's not enough staff for the demand. Also, it's not a huge place, most people ordered out. I'll be back. Affordable and tasty. My meal was $23

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    Jon S.

    We ate at this location with the previous restaurant and decided to try the new restaurant for lunch. My son ordered Duck Curry and I ordered a Drunken Noodle Box. They were both very good. I love Thai so I am a bit picky. Everything we had was better than I expected. Very good flavor. Good portion size. The owner took the time to speak to us about his food and restaurant. That says a great deal about a restaurant!! They are now on my short list of good local restaurants. Give them a try. You will leave happy.

    Thai Beef Jerky
    Mary C.

    Our appetizer was amazing, especially the sauce. Thai beef jerky was delicious! I tried the chicken Kaprow box to sample a couple of different items, and it was great! This was our first time, and we know we will be back. Prices are very reasonable and the food is great! What more could you ask for?

    Cashew chicken

    I got impressed every time coming to Bua and the food quality has been very consistently. Cashew chicken and Kaprow pork belly is highly recommended.

    Thai Iced Tea
    Christopher S.

    LEESBURG, VA 05/23/20 TAKE-OUT DINNER +Free Thai Iced Tea with Yelp check-in. +They offer the Thai spice rack in to-go containers. +Curbside take-out behind the restaurant. +The meat portions are huge. -Monosodium glutamate (MSG) overload. Get ready to go to sleep right after eating. -The dishes had too much grease and oil, to my liking. -The to-go containers aren't too sturdy and leak. -All my stir-fry entrees were basically containers of soup. What we ordered: '1 Pad Kana Moo Krob (Crispy Pork with Chinese Broccoli) 13.95 '1 Thai Famous Kaprow (minced chicken) 13.95 '1 Chicken Satay 6.95 Overall, the presence of MSG disappointed me and the fact that my stir-fry dishes were filled to the brim with liquid. Also, the quality of the meats were not all that great but it explains the price points for some of the dishes. On the plus side, they do offer special items, as well as, chef specialties. With some operational and cuisine improvements, I would not mind giving them another shot down the road. Let me know what y'all think, so that I can up my Thai game.

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    5 months ago

    Great food, good service. Portion sizes are on the smaller side but overall a nice place for casual weeknight dinners.

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    This is the best Thai Restaurant I've ever been. The food tasteAnd the owner is so nice & so amazing.

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    Went for lunch special amazing food and very reasonable prices. Good polite staff. Jo

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    I LOVE Bua Thai! The food is great, the service wonderful & friendly, and it's my go to lunch spot every time!

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    Thank you very much for a great review

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    2 years ago

    Omg d ... eating bua 30 plus years ...yummiest thai resto...very authentic... gen the manager very pleasant and hospitable

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    I recommend this place for good service and good food. The server was friendly and knowledgeable.

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    Thaitastic Thai Cuisine - Thai Crispy Basil Chicken Thai Ice Tea Drunken Noodle

    Thaitastic Thai Cuisine

    4.6(209 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    •$$

    I was traveling for work and searched for something decent on Yelp - Thaitastic was awesome! Super…read moreclean restaurant in between a bunch of other stores and restaurants. The staff were very friendly. Food was excellent. I had chicken satay, Tom Kha Gha soup with side of glass noodles. No Thai place has ever given me that many noodles before. I was pleased! Main course I had drunken noodles with chicken or pad kee maow. I highly recommend!

    Thaitastic came to my attention through a Yelp email recommending restaurants to try. After…read morelooking at their menu and the great reviews, we decided to give them a try. We were here for an early dinner on Saturday. Once we were greeted, we were told to pick where we wanted to sit. As other Yelpers mentioned, the dining area is small. We sat at a two-top next to another couple, who were clearly regular customers. After we looked at the menu and decided what we wanted, our server arrived promptly. For a starter, we both ordered "vegetable and tofu soup," which consists of "mixed vegetables and tofu in light broth topped with fried garlic and scallions." Sadly, it arrived at the table with no "fried garlic", but still had good flavor. We liked the variety of veggies: baby corn, broccoli, cabbage, snow peas, and carrots. We both thought that the broth could have been a bit more flavorful. To drink, I ordered a Thai iced tea, which was well made. My husband had a light beer. For my main course, I got "lava chicken". I asked if this dish had white meat, and our server said "yes". It consists of "lightly battered chicken stir-fry with sweet chili sauce, topped with scallions and carrots." I had never seen this dish on any Thai restaurant menu before. I would order it again; the sweet chili sauce had a little kick, which I didn't mind. The portion was huge! I took the leftovers home, and we ate them for dinner last night. The dish was still as flavorful as if we had just ordered it. My husband got the "cashew" entree and added shrimp for his protein. Besides the shrimp, the dish consists of "stir-fried cashews, scallions, onions, and carrots in sweet chili paste sauce." Both dishes were served with white rice. Thinking about the food we had, I told my husband it was made with love. His dish was very attractive-looking. In fact, the couple sitting next to us asked my husband about his dish and if he liked it. The server offered us a portion of ice cream; it had a great flavor. Every staff member we interacted with was very polite and friendly. One of them, an older man, insisted on boxing up my leftovers. I wouldn't have minded doing it myself. It was a nice gesture. When we left, the staff wished us a good evening, and we returned the greeting. We let them know that we will be back. Some things to know: they have quite a few tables outside. The restaurant is hard to see because it is set back from the main parking lot. If you see Qdoba, Thaitastic is a short walk around the corner. There is parking in the rear, too.

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    Thaitastic Thai Cuisine - The view from the front door.

    The view from the front door.

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    Shrimp papaya salad

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    Sense of Thai St - Curry Puff (veggie) - yummy.

    Sense of Thai St

    3.9(819 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    So many wonderful things to say about this restaurant. I really like how they invested into the…read moredecor. It does feel like a modern dining experience with authentic tastes. And of course the food! Although the food can sometimes be greasier than my preference, the taste is exceptional. My family and I have been here at least three times and continue to keep this restaurant in mind when we are in the mood for Thai. My go tos are the drunken noodles and most recently the crab fried rice. And the customer service. As far as that goes, it has been consistently positive. Wait staff is timely and attentive. Thank you!

    Let me start off with the positives, because I really don't like leaving bad reviews, and if you…read morekeep this in mind, you might actually enjoy some great food. The positive is that the food was fantastic. I ordered the Lamb Massaman, and my wife got a yellow curry seafood dish. Both were delicious and more than enough food for each of us, but it was so good we managed to finish it all. We're foodies, and honestly, we'd probably order takeout from here in a heartbeat. For takeout alone, this would be an easy 5-star review, no question. Now, onto the bad. I've been to countless restaurants, both great and terrible, and this was the first time I genuinely felt like walking out. My wife felt bad, but I actually set a three-minute timer, and the server barely beat it. And by that, I mean bringing our drinks (our very first order) after a 45-minute wait. When we first sat down, the server came by within three minutes to take our order, but I asked for a few more minutes. Ten minutes later, we put in the drink order. My wife and I couldn't agree on appetizers, so we asked for a little more time before ordering the entrées. Fast-forward 45 minutes, and we were still sitting there waiting on our drinks, while the table next to us arrived, got their drinks, and even received food all within 30 minutes. It felt like our server was far more focused on bussing and resetting tables to turn covers than actually taking care of the guests already seated. I told my wife we should just get up and go somewhere else; after all, date nights are rare for us, and we deserved a better experience. To make matters worse, when the drinks finally arrived, they were just okay; they tasted watered down and didn't impress me at all. Unless I see consistently great reviews down the line, I'm never setting foot in here again. The atmosphere didn't help, either. It was loud, with the background music turned down so low that you could clearly hear everyone around you shouting and laughing. The place would definitely benefit from turning the music up a bit to drown out the noise. Maybe my expectations were high, but at $28 to $30 per entrée and $16+ per drink, our bill came out to $110 before tip for two plates and two drinks. For that price, it was hands down the worst dining experience I've had anywhere.

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    Christmas at Sense of Thai

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    A special stool for your purse!

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    Red Bar Sushi & Best Thai Kitchen - Salmon toro

    Red Bar Sushi & Best Thai Kitchen

    4.0(101 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    The ambiance in this place is very relaxing and is great for a date night. There are two sides, one…read morewith a little more music playing than the other, but equally nice and clean. The service is excellent, and the owner (Neil) is outstanding. You would not know he was the owner. He provides table service and great recommendations. Everyone is very approachable and wants to serve you. Now the sushi chef is into his work and really doesn't want to be bothered, but he will give you ideas and accommodate your sushi wish. There are always sushi specials and chef specials. They do have a happy hour, and the bar is stocked. The sushi is also always good with or without something from the bar. The menu is extensive, and everything I have gotten has been excellent. I love their curries, mainly the Panang. The drunken noodles are also good, but I do love the spicy stuff. Honestly, I have not been disappointed in this place. Oh, they do have a Japanese and Ramen menu also. They offer generous portions, which is becoming a rarity in restaurants now. They do offer vegan and gluten-free. If you are in the Leesburg area, I recommend you come try this place out. It is very cozy.

    We have been going to the Red Bar and Best Thai Kitchen in Middleburg forever. This was our first…read morevisit to the Leesburg location. We sat at the sushi bar and ordered a plethora of rolls, some sashimi, and each had a seaweed salad. Everything was so good. I love Mackerel thanks to a Japanese roommate I had in college, and it always surprises sushi chefs when I order it. They remark every time. This time our chef took the time to explain the process in how he prepares it, as it has a special method of marinating for sushi. It was excellent and we will be back for sure!

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    Red Bar Sushi & Best Thai Kitchen - Sushi dinner: cali, spicy tuna and shrimp tempura rolls

    Sushi dinner: cali, spicy tuna and shrimp tempura rolls

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    Patama Thai Kitchen - My friends pad see ew. She originally requested something else and interrupted my order so my order became confused and wrong.

    Patama Thai Kitchen

    4.5(93 reviews)
    11.9 mi

    Ordered to-go just before closing by mistake and they were so kind to complete my order! Very quick…read moreto have it ready for me, and I appreciated that they mostly use paper products for containers! The sticky rice & mango is delicious and the green coloring on the rice is a very cute touch. My panang curry is to die for! Thank you!!!

    I rate restaurants within their category and concept. I am not comparing a casual neighborhood Thai…read morerestaurant to a Michelin star dining experience. If a place delivers flavorful food, solid execution, and a meal that makes you want to come back, that earns a strong rating from me. We recently visited Patama Thai Kitchen and had a very enjoyable meal overall. The pho was good, comforting, and satisfying. The broth had nice flavor and made for a solid start to the meal. The beef and broccoli was also well done. The beef was tender, the vegetables were cooked properly, and the dish came together nicely without being overly heavy. The fried rice was enjoyable, though in my opinion it could have used just a touch more seasoning to really make it pop. Still a good dish, just one small adjustment away from being excellent. The Yum Yum noodles were one of the highlights of the meal. They were very good, light, flavorful, and had a nice balance that kept the dish from feeling overly rich. Overall, this was a very solid experience with multiple dishes we enjoyed and no major misses. That is always a good sign. A solid 4 stars from me, and we will definitely be going back.

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    Patama Thai Kitchen - Our seating.

    Our seating.

    Patama Thai Kitchen - Hhmmmm. Spring rolls were ok. Were they made to order? I'm not so sure and I wished for more flavor.

    Hhmmmm. Spring rolls were ok. Were they made to order? I'm not so sure and I wished for more flavor.

    Patama Thai Kitchen - Small spoon and small dish but eco friendly.  I asked for veggie curry.

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    Small spoon and small dish but eco friendly. I asked for veggie curry.

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