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    Bua Thai

    4.2 (202 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:15 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Gina R.

    The food was okay, but the portions were small and the service was horrible. To make matters worse, the noodles were overcooked and soggy. For our party of four adults and an 18-month-old toddler, they charged an 18% tip ($11.83), counting the toddler as an adult. I won't be returning to this restaurant.

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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.

    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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    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

    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 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?

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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 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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    4 months ago

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

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

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    6 months ago

    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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    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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    Thank you very much for a great review

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    3 years ago

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

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

    Sense of Thai St

    3.9(808 reviews)
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    Upgrading from my review 10 years ago! Wow, a decade I've been periodically coming to this place…read more Hard to believe that One Loudoun is that old already. I would say that Sense of Thai St. has become a neighborhood staple and stands strong among the other great Thai places in the area. Definitely has improved and remained steady over the years. The service is always top-notch, and the bar with limited kitchen options stays open late as one of the only late-night options in that immediate area, which is nice after a big gym session in the evenings. I still think the prices are a little hard to swallow for the portion sizes in terms of how much actual protein you get with any one dish. But it's undeniable how perfectly balanced the flavors and spices are, and the menu is always evolving with a very wide range of Asian fusion and traditional Thai dishes. I have a TOUGH time figuring out what to order because every creation sounds so amazing! I recently got the beef noodle Thai ramen with the five-spice egg added (see photo), and it was really good. The five-spice egg is a must try, bursting with a rainbow of flavors and accenting any dish.

    I always go to its sister restaurant Tiki Thai in Reston. It's been almost 2 years since I last…read morevisited Sense. Decided to go back again. Tried their appetizer Siam platter. A good starter. Liked most of the appetizer except for the wings. They are a bit too sweet for me. For entrees, we got a whole fried fish. The branzino was a good size and perfectly fried. We were trying to find pictures of Siam chicken and unable to find any. It is more like orange chicken to be honest. It was decent. Final dish was chicken pad Thai and that was good. Their pad Thai is always delicious. Overall the food was good but the service was spotty. Had to ask for water refill even though the waiter walked by and can see the almost empty glasses. We were there later in the evening so it was not really busy.

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